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Vascular and Endovascular Specialist San Ramon Regional Medical Center South Conference Room South Building 7777 Norris Canyon Road San Ramon, CA 94583 50% OFF Storewide Wallpaper Reservation Required Call 800.284.2878 or visit www.sanramonmedctr.com Furniture Framed Art Fabric remnants Ceramics Candles Store Samples Lamps Drapery Hardware EVERYTHING!! Accessories 275-8055 460 Montgomery St. San Ramon, Ca 94583 (Market Pl. Shopping Center. Next to B of A) Prices taken off suggested retail. Good for instore items only. Page 2ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ f Streetwise ‘...He knows how to make his case with carefullyreasoned storytelling and plaintive questions...’ ASKED IN DANVILLE How do you alleviate stress? READ MORE/COMMENT I do yoga twice a week. It helps me refocus on my priorities. I would love to do it everyday. Heather Brown Mother Nature ¦ Q: Town Square Forum 4KKJWJSIX I eat and walk. I don’t listen to music when I walk; it’s more relaxing that way. I like it because the phone is not ringing and I can hear my own thoughts. Marina Leusing stay-at-home mom I kind of thrive on stress. I am adrenaline based. I eat, drink, exercise, have a meltdown and then regroup. That’s my cycle. Heidi Stepp sales I take a bike ride or go for a walk. I walk a lot! I try to do it a couple of times a week. Child rearing can be stressful. Being Mr. Mom is not easy. Far Niente - Nickel and Nickel Winemaker Dinner - January 27, 2009 Ron Tess $95 Mr. Mom 6:00-7:00 Wine and Cheese Reception at The Vine I play with my Heeley shoes. I also like to go motocrossing on my new bike. It’s so much fun. (Nickel and Nickel Vineyard Designate Tasting) 7:00 Dinner at Bridges Om Kumar 44 Church Street Danville 925.820.7200 www.bridgesdanville.com Wolf Scout COMPILED BY PATTY BRIGGS A B O U T T H E C OV E R Events In a scene combining 21st-century technology with good old-fashioned patriotism, students from Pam Vamvouris’ fifth-grade class at Greenbrook Elementary School in Danville watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Tuesday and take photos with their cell phones. Photo by Geoff Gillette. Vol. IV, Number 38 The Danville Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 117 Town and Country Drive, Suite D, 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. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Danville Weekly, 117 Town and Country Drive, Suite D, Danville, CA 94526. © 2009 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Jan. 28th 6:30-8pm 480 Hartz Avenue Downtown Danville 925.820.7210 Wine Appreciation Class California Region $30 >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 3 N E W S F R O N T C NEWS DIGEST ompassionate therapy QUOTE OF THE WEEK for change, helping you move from merely surviving to thriving. Dr. Sara Denman Licensed Psychologist | PSY19808 Areas of Dr. Denman’s expertise include, but are not limited to: parenting challenges, eating issues, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, past and present trauma, life changes, and all forms of PTSD including Veterans. 145 East Prospect Ave Ste 218 | Danville | 925-648-4941 VOTE NO ON INCORPORATION! ALAMO SPOTLIGHT YOUR COMMUNITY WEBSITE www.AlamoSpotlight.com WE R ALAMO Help support our fight against incorporation! Volunteers and/or Donations Welcome! Email: focus@alamospotlight.com Phone: (925) 820-8158 FPPC 1313955 A Professional Accounting Corporation You’re More Than Just a Number! ANT IMPORT “ I can’t believe the stuff that people throw away. — Sixth-grader Jonathan Adams during an audit of the lunch hour trash at Charlotte Wood Middle School. See story, page 6. Football ‘treasure’ to be honored Famous face in Danville Brent Jones will be honored at the Living Treasure program tonight, Jan. 23, at the Danville Community Center. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the program plus Q&A from 7-9 p.m. Jones played in the National Football League for 12 years, was All-Pro four years, Pro Bowl four years, and Super Bowl Champion XXIII, XXlV and XXIX with the San Francisco 49ers. Jones lives in Danville with wife Dana and two daughters, who went to Monte Vista High School and are now in college. He was born in San Jose and attended the University of Santa Clara, where he graduated with a BS in economics in 1985. He is owner of Northgate Financial Services in Danville. This program is free to the public. Call the Museum of the San Ramon Valley at 8373750 to reserve a seat. Hospice thrift shops need gently used goods Hospice of the East Bay urges folks to resolve to get organized in 2009 and declutter their homes for a fresh start. Its thrift stores need donations of gently used clothing, collectibles, furniture, housewares and jewelry. Items can be dropped off at its shops in Stone Valley Plaza (near Longs) in Alamo; and at 444 Diablo Road in Danville, in Green Valley Shopping Center next to the freeway. Call 674-9072 for pickup of large items. Proceeds from sales benefit patients and families in the care of Hospice of the East Bay, which was established in 1977 to help people cope with life-limiting illnesses. Specialized programs include Anna’s Program (for women with recurrent breast cancer), Comfort for Kids (pediatric hospice and palliative care), Skye’s Angels (perinatal hospice care), and Bruns House (in-patient hospice facility). World Affairs come home TIP FO RY! A U N A J R >ÌÊ ÊÃV>ÃÊÌ > Êi v iÊ Ê ÀÊ}°Ê/ Ê iÊ>Ü>Ài i > Ê ,ÃÊ ÌÞÊÕÃiÊ Ìi`Êi> V à vÀ>Õ`Õi ÊÕ ÕÌÊ ÊÌÊÃi` ÌÞÊÀÊ>VV À ,-Ê`iÃ Õ V i ÌÊ Ê ÀÊ-V> >ÊLiÊÃi ÊV à > >Ã}Êv Êi Õà °Ê-ÕëV Û° ÕLiÀà }JÀð} à ʫ Ì >ÊÕÃÊÌÊ ÃiÌÊÕ«Ê>Ê >««ÌiÌÊ vÀÊ>ÊVÃÕÌ>Ì° vations call (415) 293-4600 or e-mail registration@wacsf.org. Future programs will include: s “Dateline Havana: The Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Future of Cuba” with Reese Erlick, foreign correspondent and author; Wednesday, March 18, at the Lafayette Library, 952 Moraga Road; and s “Guantanamo Trials for Terrorists” with Peter Jan Honigsberg, USF Professor of Law, in April at the Lafayette Library. For more information, visit www.itsyourworld.org. Senior Coalition sets forum on abuse and fraud Join the Central County Senior Coalition for a free information fair and panel presentation on “Elder Financial Abuse and Fraud: How NOT to be a victim.” Panelists will include the following experts: Virginia George, associate professor, director and supervising attorney, JFK University Elder Law Clinic; Cinda Stoddard, detective, Financial Crimes, Concord Police Department; and Darren Mazaika, CFE, credit card investigator, Financial Crimes Investigations, Wells Fargo Bank. The panel will be moderated by Karen Stein, elder law attorney, Lafayette. The free event will take place Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Jewish Community Center, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., in Walnut Creek. The fair begins at 5 p.m., with a complimentary dinner and panel presentation from 6-8:15 p.m. Reservations are required and space is limited. RSVP to Lindsay Freeman by Feb. 2; telephone 787-5413 or e-mail FebForumRSVP@gmail.com. Go Hollywood—in Danville When the red carpet is rolled out in February for the 81st annual Academy Awards ceremony, Danville residents will have a chance to get dressed up and head to the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., for their own Oscar Night. Danville Arts Commission Chairwoman Celeste Evans said they will be holding their annual Oscar party at the theater Feb. 22. Residents will be able to come, relax in the theater seating and watch the entire broadcast on a 20-foot screen. Evans said the doors will open at 4 p.m. and the telecast begins at 5 p.m. Food will be served, guests will be given the opportunity to test their knowledge in games of movie trivia, and prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Tickets are $25 each, with funds raised going to help with the cost of the annual International Children’s Film Festival held in the spring. Tickets can be ordered online at www.caindiefest.com. Julie Loomis, CPA Óx®Ên{È£nxÊUÊÜÜÜ°V«>°iÌ £äÓ{Ê-iÀ«iÌiÊ>i]Ê-ÕÌiÊ£äxÊUÊ*i>Ã>Ì Page 4ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ The East Bay World Affairs Council’s next program is “U.S.-Russia Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for the Obama Administration,” on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Diablo Country Club. The presenter will be Ned Walker, executive director of the Berkeley Program in Eurasian and East European Studies and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at UC Berkeley. Registration and reception begin at 4:30 p.m. with the program at 5 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. The cost for the program only is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. The program plus a three-course dinner is $50 for members, $55 for non-members. For reser- ” Corrections The Weekly desires to correct all significant errors. To request a correction, call the editor at (925) 837-8300 or e-mail: editor@DanvilleWeekly.com Newsfront SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DANVILLE U BLACKHAWK U DIABLO U ALAMO Danville teen shot and killed on porch of his home Police investigation focusing on boy’s known associates by Geoff Gillette who the people involved were. Police have ruled out random anville police are looking violence as a cause for the shootfor suspects in a Tuesday ing and are focusing on other stuevening shooting that left dents who were known to associa 17-year-old Danville ate with Fuchs. boy dead. Speaking “We’ve talked to to reporters at a press friends, family and conference, Police neighbors. It’s based on Chief Chris Wenzel the information we’ve said they were called collected at this point,” to the 1000 block of El Wenzel explained. Capitan Drive at 9:15 No motive has been p.m. on a report of a given for the shooting. gunshot. Fuchs was a senior At the scene, a young at San Ramon Valley man identified as Rylan High School, set to Rylan Fuchs Fuchs was found bleedgraduate in June. ing from a gunshot wound to the School District spokesman Terry throat. Fuchs was transported to Koehne addressed reporters and John Muir Medical Center, where offered the district’s sympathy to he died of his injury at 5:20 a.m. Fuchs’ family. Wednesday. He said the students and faculty Wenzel said Fuchs’ mother at SRVHS were shocked by the reported hearing an altercation of news. some sort outside the home prior to “They’re very emotional. the single gunshot. He did not say They’re trying to grapple with how many people were on the porch ° Continued on page 8 at the time or whether she knew D COURTESY NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Danville pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III safely crash landed this US Airways plane in the Hudson River last week and made sure all 155 passengers were safe. Town readies for hero’s return Danville pilot is national hero after amazing landing by Geoff Gillette Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III and his family were invited to attend the Obama Inauguration by the first family. The family is expected to return to Danville this weekend for a town celebration. D anville residents are invited to turn out this weekend to celebrate the return of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, dubbed “The Hero of the Hudson” following his miraculous landing of US Airways flight 1549. Mayor Newell Arnerich said the Sullenberger family will be returning to Danville and the town is preparing a celebration in their honor. It will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, on the Town Green, 400 Front St., in front of the library. “Capt. Sully did something extraordinary and unprecedented on Jan. 15,” said Arnerich. “I can think of at least 155 reasons why our town should join together to celebrate our neighbor and friend, and his family.” “We’re expecting several thousand people to be there,” Arnerich added. Town officials are working out the logistics of making room for the expected 200 members of the media to cover the event and thousands of people. Heads of several town departments, including police, fire, streets and maintenance will be scrambling to prepare for the influx of such large numbers. Initial plans may lead to several streets being closed during the event. Sullenberger, 57, of Danville, was the pilot of Flight 1549, bound from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 15. The plane lost its engines after striking several geese. Displaying remarkable reflexes and presence of mind, Sullenberger guided the de-powered airplane to a safe landing in the Hudson River. Cockpit recordings showed that Sullenberger radioed in about a “double strike” on the airplane, meaning Stay tuned The Town of Danville is planning a big celebration at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Town Green on Front Street, in front of the library, for Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III. For the details as they become available, go to www.DanvilleWeekly.com. that both engines were affected by the collision with the birds and the plane lost engine power. New York City emergency crews leapt into action and brought rescue boats to the downed craft. While some passengers fell into the icy waters, most huddled safely on the wings of the plane until help arrived. Within minutes, everyone had been safely evacuated from the plane and were being treated by emergency personnel. Injuries were few and none was life threatening. All 155 passengers and crew of the Airbus survived the crash, a fact New York Gov. David Paterson referred to as “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Sullenberger was lauded by passengers and emergency officials alike as a hero, calm and cool during the terrifying event and showing a strong sense of duty in remaining aboard the aircraft until he was certain everyone was off. None of this came as a surprise to Sullenberger’s friends and neighbors. Jane Garcia, a friend of the family, described Sullenberger as “Extremely intelligent. Very conscientious. His whole family is like that.” Garcia’s husband John expressed gratitude for the work Sullenberger did in landing the plane and said that it gave him an entirely new perspective on the job of an airline pilot. “I fly all the time and I never really had a good appreciation for what pilots do,” he said, “but now I’m going to have a whole lot more respect for the job pilots do.” Neighbor Frank Salzmann said he believed that if anyone could land a plane that way it would be Sullenberger. “That’s Sully. He’s just the kind of person you’d think could pull something like that off.” He added, “When you think of what the captain of an airplane should be like, you’d think of Sully.” Officials from the US Airlines Pilot Association, the union representing US Airways Pilots, requested that the Sullenberger family not speak to the media until an investigation was completed, but that did not stop friends and neighbors from stepping up to sing their praises. Friends from as far away as Monterey came to help keep the family insulated from the dozens of reporters camped out in the area. Some, like Jim Walberg, took a moment to offer their thoughts on Sullenberger. “He was the right guy at the right place at the right moment,” Walberg stated. “He’s just an amazing, humble man.” Walberg reiterated what so many others had already said: Sullenberger is a man of extraor° Continued on page 8 Sacramento can’t touch school parcel tax money Trustees mull over how much to ask from voters by Harry Stoll T he San Ramon Valley school board heard a consultant emphasize that revenues from a proposed parcel tax would remain under local control, at the Sept. 13 meeting. He also strongly stated that the board should recommend a moderate amount for a parcel tax, which would replace the current one that expires June 30. “From $128 to $144,” would be the parcel tax comfort zone said Jared Boigon of EMC Research, the firm whose barchart report analyzed the results of 603 December telephone surveys with voters. He said to go higher would be risky. “$128 is ridiculously low,” said Realtor Chris Hopkins, who advocates a tax of at least $350. That would yield approximately $15.4 million to make a significant dent in a projected deficit of $23 million. Hopkins said if the tax is set from $128 to $144, voters would still see steep cuts. He said talk of a recession is overblown and that his business is doing well. The expiring tax is $90. Gary Ware, a business broker specializing in optometry businesses, supports a parcel tax even though, he reported, “Business is down dramatically.” He is a board member of the San Ramon Education Foundation, and his two daughters-in-law are teachers in the district. A tax of $144 is the recommendation of a parcel tax task force headed by Nancy Vandell that includes school board members Paul Gardner and Rachel Hurd, Superintendent Steven Enoch, assistant superintendents, and representatives from the PTA and from unions. “There’s a certain segment of voters who are opposed to public education and will always vote No,” said Trustee Greg Marvel, who estimated them to be around 20 percent. And, he said, about half the voters will always vote Yes. The undecided voters should be the target of any effort, he said. He said he will try to persuade the board to ° Continued on page 8 >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 5 N E W S F R O N T Dumpster diving 101 Middle schoolers get a messy course in value of recycling by Geoff Gillette Page 6ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ GEOFF GILLETTE Students at Charlotte Wood Middle School should be on the alert ... the trash police are coming. Especially if your name is Pixie, Jordan, Kursty or Jules. “They threw away their whole lunch,” joked eighthgrader Justin Bangay. “We’re going to find them.” Bangay’s comments were lighthearted, but the sentiment behind them was sincere, as a group of students at the middle school had an opportunity to see just what goes into the trash bins in their cafeteria every day. More than a dozen students participated in a “trash audit,” conducted by Lois Humphreys. Humphreys, an environmental consultant, has been contracted by the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority to travel to the 46 schools within the authority’s boundaries to talk about recycling and ways for students to reduce the waste stream. “We do waste audits, field trips, assemblies. It’s about educating the kids and making them aware of how much impact they have on the planet and what they can do about it,” Humphreys said. At the end of the Charlotte Wood lunch hour Jan. 16, the students gathered outside the multi-purpose room and worked on several tables. They donned safety glasses, aprons and rubber gloves and started bringing the full garbage bags up onto the tables. “We do waste They emptied out the trash, took out those items audits, field trips, that were recyclable and assemblies. It’s put them in bins. Then they re-bagged the trash about educating and moved on to the next the kids and sack. For most it was an making them eye-opening experiaware of how ence. “There’s a lot of nasty things at this much impact they school,” said sixth-grader have on the planet Jonathan Adams. “I can’t the stuff that peoand what they can believe ple throw away.” do about it.” Adams’ comment was echoed by many of the —Lois Humphreys, other participants who environmental consultant were amazed not only at the amount of recyclables put into the trash but the sheer volume of food that is wasted daily. “One lunch bag was completely full,” said seventh-grader Annie Kaplan. “There were two sandwiches, a granola bar, juice ... all thrown away.” Students from the middle school’s video production class videotaped the event and interviewed many of the students. Bangay said it gave him a new appreciation for how much the students are putting into the waste stream. “It was totally disgusting. It made me really want to eat all my lunch.” School custodian Fernando Melo watched the sorting process with interest, telling the students, “If you do this in the cafeteria, you wouldn’t have to be out here doing this.” Some things students were finding that weren’t being recycled efficiently were milk cartons, yogurt containers and aluminum cans. The students were provided with a list of instructions on how to go through the trash bags, Humphreys said. They were required to wear the safety clothing and rubber gloves as well as exhibiting caution in sorting. The students also were warned to dump out the trash and sort it instead of reaching into the bag, and were told that under no circumstances were they to eat anything that came out of the trash. Humphreys said that while there was only a very small percentage of the student population in attendance for the trash audit, she is hopeful that word will spread and the students at Charlotte Wood Middle School will learn to become better recyclers and help to reduce the amount of waste being produced by the school each day. N Above: EWWW! Martha Mrdja (left) and Annie Kaplan are less than thrilled over digging through the refuse of the day’s lunch at Charlotte Wood Middle School. Left: Charlotte Wood students emptied more than a dozen full trash bags onto tables and sorted out the recyclables that were thrown into the regular trash. The level of recyclables in the outgoing waste from that lunch hour was estimated at 25 percent. Below: Two students mug for the school’s video production class, mock threatening to “hunt down” the student whose name was on a full lunch bag that was thrown away. 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Expires 3-01-09 FREE CONSULTATION New clients only Pleasanton 374 St. Mary St. 925 846-5614 D anville Mayor Newell Arnerich brought his concerns to legislators on Capitol Hill, meeting with Rep. Jerry McNerney (D., 11th) and others while in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Arnerich joined the Tri-Valley mayors from San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore to present a slate of six issues they hope to see addressed at the federal level. No. 1 on the list is road improvements for the I-580 corridor. Their request in the area of roads was two-fold. First, on road projects that are currently under way through a combination of state and federal matching funds, they are asking the federal government to make up the state’s portion of the cost if money needs to be pulled back due to California’s $42 billion deficit. Second, they asked for assistance in securing transportation bonds. “We approved letting the state go out and sell transportation bonds,” Arnerich explained. “Nobody will buy them.” They are asking the government to buy some of those bonds, and asking them to provide the “full faith of the U.S. government” to guarantee the bonds. Other requests were an Emergency Communications System to allow towns throughout Northern California to coordinate in the event of a natural disaster; aid for the TriValley Housing Opportunity Center; and funding projects relating to Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Arnerich said the joint meeting between the mayors and the congressman was to allow the mayors to speak with one voice to the federal government and work toward Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich shares his concerns with U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney. getting some much needed help for the state. “We all were asking Congress and the federal government to help California as a whole,” Arnerich said. He explained that because of the tight economic times and the demands being placed on the federal government it is imperative that the mayors work together and present a unified front in order to make their needs felt. “People are asking for things at an extraordinary level, like you’ve never seen before,” he said. “We have to make sure that we’ve done our homework and present our case the best we can.” McNerney, a Pleasanton resident, said he was pleased to see the unified stance by the mayors. “It’s delightful seeing our mayors working together to answer our Tri-Valley needs, and I hope to see progress,” he said. There could be some forward momentum if a stimulus package currently being considered in the Legislature is approved. McNerney said the package under consideration would provide help to the state of California in a number of ways. “I’ve been told that there will be direct federal aid, direct to states,” said the congressman, explaining there will be “significant” funds coming to the state for infrastructure and education, among other things. “We’re so pleased that you are so supportive of the things we are doing in our communities,” Arnerich told McNerney in a conference call for the media. “There’s a lot of excitement about change coming— and from California’s perspective, change is what we need.” If a stimulus package is approved, McNerney said that out of the six issues presented by the mayors, it is most likely that federal dollars would go toward the I-580 improvements. An area of concern expressed by legislators in Washington is that in order for federal aid to come to California, there needs to be a state budget to work with. Since federal funds are matching funds, the state has to have dollars or bonding authority in order for the federal funding to take effect. Arnerich agreed, calling for immediate action at the state level. “The state needs to get off their rears and make a decision,” he said, adding, “The paper shuffling on the budget issues has been smoke and mirrors for five years.” Overall, the mayors were excited by their visit. Arnerich said he felt the response they received in Washington has been positive and he is looking forward to continuing the dialogue they’ve established as the new president is sworn into office and begins his term. Arnerich and others from the mayor’s conference stayed in the nation’s capital for the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Tuesday. 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ENTIRE STORE INVENTORY! 40% OFF Through January 31, 2009 350 Main Street, Suite E, (off West Angela St.) Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-249-1209 www.shopsugarshack.com ROLE PLAYERS ENSEMBLE THEATRE January 16 - February 7, 2009 The Underpants THE VILLAGE THEATRE, 233 Front Street, Danville “The Role Players cast utilizes Martin’s trademark style, in turns with the deftness of a surgeon’s scalpel or the power of a sledgehammer, reducing the audience to quivering laughter and applause.” —Geoff Gillette, Danville Weekly Written by Carl Sternheim Adapted by Steve Martin Directed by Sue Trigg Tickets $15 - $25 Purchase tickets online at www.villagetheatreshows.com or at The Community Center 420 Front St, Mon-Fri 8:30 - 5 pm or call (925) 314-3400 Bring a group of 10 or more and save: $15 per ticket Presented in association with the Town of Danville >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 7 Diablo Views BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI The dangers of parking lots and Facebook L ast Friday, mid-afternoon, I pulled into the Costco parking lot, taking a break from work. When I saw a car pulling out of a spot right in front of me, on the row directly facing Fostoria Way, I came to a halt to wait and take the space. Then I noticed a white truck to my left and wondered if that driver was also waiting. “Are you waiting for that space?” I gestured to the driver. “Yes, you go ahead,” he gestured back. Or so I thought. The car exited in his direction, blocking him, and I pulled into the space. As I walked to the entrance of Costco, the truck pulled up next to me. “You took my space,” said the middle-aged man who was driving, although he said it in a friendly tone. “What?!” I answered. “I thought you told me to take it. I am so, so sorry.” Well, I was indeed very sorry. Sorry that I’d taken a space out of turn but, I must admit, more sorry that perhaps I’d offended a stranger in a parking lot who could now very easily get even with me by keying my car or letting the air out of my tires. He smiled in a friendly way, I thought, and continued in his pursuit of a parking place. I located my four items in record time, stood in the blessedly short, mid-day mid-week line, and soon was back out in the parking lot. I noticed the white truck in a primo spot right in front. Aha! His karma had come through when he was nice to me. Should I get his license plate number, I wondered, just in case? No, I decided to have more faith in my fellow man and trust Win ter Prix F ix e M e n u $30 Three Cour se D i nner Monday - Saturday 5 0 0 H a r t z Av e n u e | 9 2 5 . 5 5 2 . 5 2 3 8 w w w. a m b e r b i s t r o . c o m / p r i x f i x e Facebook, although two said their husbands were. However, since I want to stay part of the incredibly shrinking newspaper industry, I joined Facebook. Before this I viewed Facebook as something my kids did. When my son Pepe was home for Christmas he showed me some of his old Stone Valley Middle School classmates and their updates. If you accept someone as your “friend” on Facebook, you can read their profile, see their posted photos and communicate via the medium. You can also get a glimpse of their friends and perhaps ask them to be your friends so friendships spread like wildfire. My daughter Zoe sometimes shares an update with me, too. I declined the kind, if tentative, offers of Facebook friendship from both Pepe and Zoe. That would be like listening in on their phone conversations. Even adult offspring need their own space, as in My Space— or Facebook. Communicating with them via regular ol’ e-mail and telephone works just fine. Facebook also appeals to the ego. “What are you doing right now?” it asks every time you go to your site so it can be shared with your Facebook friends. My immediate responses were: “who cares?” and “none of your business.” But in fact I did sort of find it interesting that one of my friends was “making coffee, feeding Willie and checking e-mail” at 7:15 a.m. Sunday. Or that another friend was wishing someone would fold her laundry for her. My biggest complaint about Facebook is that it gobbles up time. The Internet in all aspects has proven to be a time-trap—you log on to read a movie review, check out a link or two, and before you know it so much time has passed that you no longer have time to see the movie. That’s why I’m going to have to say No to future requests to be friends. Or would that be rude? What a dilemma. I guess I am learning all about Facebook. —Dolores Fox Ciardelli can be e-mailed at editor@ DanvilleWeekly.com. Shooting An autopsy on Fuchs was held Wednesday afternoon in the Contra Costa County Coroner’s office. Chief Wenzel said incidents like this one are isolated in Danville and they are working around the clock to see it resolved. “We’ve got 10 detectives working on this case,” he said. Fuchs’ death is the first homicide in Danville since January 2007. Wenzel asked that any person with additional information immediately contact Danville Police Lt. Mark Williams at 314-3701. N Danville Police Chief Christ Wenzel speaks to the press about the Tuesday night shooting. “We are still gathering input from the community at the remaining Community Forums,” wrote Hurd. The forums were scheduled for Jan. 12, 15, 20 and 22. “I have not yet decided on the amount I would support,” wrote Clarkson. He said the board would make its recommendation at its Jan. 27 open meeting. The parcel tax is levied on each property in the School District, and is the same amount regardless of assessed valuation. Assistant Superintendent, Business, Gary Black said it is the only way to override the restrictions of Proposition 13. Vandell pointed out that senior and disabled parcel owners would be exempt, the tax would last seven years, and there would be an oversight committee. The consultant said any amount would be a hard sell. He recommended a robust, privately financed campaign to solidify support, which right now is at a touch-and-go two-thirds. Measure D last June asked for $166 and was defeated, with 63 percent voting in favor of it. The school board will set the proposed amount for the parcel tax at its Jan. 27 meeting. N very easily,” Walberg explained. “He was just doing his job.” The incident has received international attention, and Sullenberger received phone calls from both President Bush and President Obama. Sullenberger, his wife Lorrie and his daughters Katie and Kelly were invited to attend Obama’s Inauguration in Washington, D.C., and they agreed. The family was reunited in Washington, four days after the plane crash. Mayor Arnerich, in Washington for the Inauguration and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, expressed his gratitude for Sullenberger’s actions as well as his joy at the positive outcome of what could have been a deadly situation. “We are looking forward to seeing Sully come home,” he said. N ° Continued from page 5 this.” He added, “Rylan was a relatively quiet but well known kid on campus.” Counselors have been called in to the high school to handle the situation and to help the students and faculty work through the shock and grief. “We’ve mobilized our crisis team on campus,” said Koehne. “They will be there for as long as they’re needed.” Parcel tax Purchasing Jewelry? Why not repair or redesign instead! ° Continued from page 5 recommend a tax much higher than the recommended $144. Board President Bill Clarkson and board members Gardner and Hurd were more cautious. “Personally, I’m inclined to recommend an amount around $144, despite the fact that we could use so much more,” wrote Gardner in a post-meeting e-mail. He believes that while a majority would support more, a two-thirds vote is required and it’s just too risky. Sully ° Continued from page 5 Pleasant Hill 1600 #B Contra Costa (Near Melo’s Pizza) San Ramon 181 Marketplace (Near San Ramon Library) 925-685-2943 925-830-9130 www.jewelsmiths.com Page 8ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ dinary control and calm, and that he did a great job in landing that plane. Walberg did say his friend would probably take exception to the “hero” label being applied so liberally. “It’s not a name he will take to GEOFF GILLETTE Enj oy o u r re gula r m e nu a s w ell that his smile indeed had been understanding. And, yes, my car was just fine. sss Recently the editors and publishers from our six weekly newspapers met to talk about our Web sites and the new Express editions we are sending out. Danville Weekly Express goes to e-mailboxes every Friday—be sure to sign up at www. DanvilleWeekly.com. Starting Feb. 1, it will go out three mornings a week and, at some point, we will begin delivery every weekday morning. At the meeting, we discussed the phenomenon of Facebook and its part in social networking and news delivery; the president of Embarcadero Publishing said we should all become members of Facebook so we can learn about it firsthand. Now I had no desire to join Facebook, believing it better suited to the younger folk. I asked my book group last week and none of the eight in attendance were on D A N V I L L E W E E K LY Wine and the Weekly Great Wall, great reading Former wine columnist Gregory Peebles enjoys his Weekly with Danville resident Paul Englert after tasting several worldclass wines near the Tuscan hillside town on Montalcino. Alamo residents Dody Jernstedt, Doug Tinker, Marilee Tinker and Dick Becher visit the Great Wall in China with their Danville Weekly. TAKE US ALONG In merry old England Six-year Danville residents Rob, Jayne, Julie, Laura and Claire Managan think about home while on a trip to Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, London and Manchester in July 2007. Their trip was a continuation trip after choir leader Ken Abram’s SRVHS tour to Spain with his Concert Choir. This was at their bed ’n’ breakfast near Knutsford, Cheshire. DIANE CARPENTER Sacred to the Aborigines Danville resident Les Carpenter (left) and his new friend Ace Wanket pose with the Weekly in Australia’s Outback at Ayers Rock, the world’s largest monolith, while Les and his wife Diane were on a Grand Circle Tour of Australia, New Zealand and the Fiji Islands. Golfing pilgrimage Eric and Jewel Stoddard and their Weekly visit St. Andrews, the home of golf, in September 2007. The couple toured golf courses, castles, cities and the countryside. It’s a small world after all Walking on water Danville residents Claudia Samson, Janet Orgill and Janet Johnson share Danville news with their friend Diane Blatter (who is taking the picture) on vacation in Punta Mita, Mexico. They said their week last February was warm and relaxing. Bob and Gail Burt and their Danville Weekly visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok while on a two-week trip to Singapore and Phuket and Bangkok in Thailand. After getting their picture taken, a couple of ladies approached them and said, “Hi, Danville, we are Pleasant Hill!” >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 9 Perspective EDITORIALS U LETTERS U OPINIONS ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY /",ÊUÊ/Ê"* " Ê " Ê / Ê 7 9 Parcel tax can’t fix everything The school district has just completed forums held at its four high schools to get feedback from the community on how best to continue the parcel tax, which expires June 30. The tax, passed in 2004 as the Excellence in Education Act, assesses each property in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District at $90 per year. It has funded specific programs, such as class-size reduction, fifth-grade instrumental music, middle and high school libraries, and counseling during the last four years. A new parcel tax will be even more important given the current budget slashing going on in Sacramento. Measure D was on the ballot last June to continue the tax, asking for $166, but it was defeated, with 63 percent voting in favor when it needed two-thirds to pass. Now the district must decide on a monetary amount for a new parcel tax. Consultant Jared Boigon of EMC Research suggested to the school board members that they recommend a moderate amount for the new tax, something from $128 to $144. Although at least one resident at the meeting recommended going as high as $350. Although it is tempting to go for an amount that would make a dent in the projected deficit, the tax amount should be set closer to that recommended by the consultant. We cannot solve all the district’s financial problems with a parcel tax. A certain segment of the population is against any new taxes, and it would only strengthen their argument to set the proposed tax too high. The forums were held in an effort to gather information and do everything possible to get the voters to renew the parcel tax. After this good start, it would be a shame to jeopardize it by asking for too much money. We must remember the heartbreaks of 2003 and 2008, when the parcel taxes passed by a majority but not the requisite two-thirds. And this was before the economy entered its current challenges. 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 editor@DanvilleWeekly.com or mail to 117 Town and Country Drive, Suite D, Danville, CA 94526. 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 Fox Ciardelli, editor, at 837-8300, ext. 229. Page 10ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ //,-Ê/"Ê/Ê/", Horsey rumor Dear Editor: Horses in Alamo? There will always be horses in Alamo. Some opposed to incorporation are trying to scare Alamo voters by saying that the first act of the new town council will be to remove horses from Alamo. My family has owned and operated cattle ranches for over 30 years where horses are not only a means of transportation but an indispensable tool used in the cattle business. Although there are only a few areas in the San Ramon Valley where cattle still graze, horses still dot the hillsides and grace hundreds of back yards. It is very easy to find horse properties in both Danville and San Ramon and neither the Danville Town Council nor the San Ramon City Council is contemplating the removal of horses from their borders. As a founding member of AIM and the current owner and landlord to several horses, I can assure you that if there were any possibility that horses would fall into disfavor with the new Alamo Town Council, I would have fought the movement at its outset. And if I hadn’t, my wife Jan, the horse project leader for Tassajara 4-H, would have found another place to board me. Randy Nahas, Alamo Alamo seniors left out in the cold Dear Editor: This is in regard to your article on Jan. 9, titled “Registration program puts Danville seniors first.” This new policy does not seem fair to me as an Alamo resident since anyone outside Danville pays extra for these trips so are not getting a so-called free ride! I shop in Danville all the time, so much of my time and money is spent there. As Alamo does not have a Senior program it seems like a rather discriminatory move to leave the adjoining areas out in the cold. Even though we are being accepted a day later than Danville residents, the chance of getting into any of these popular programs is very remote. I hope the committee will rethink this policy. Diane Biasatti, Alamo Three reasons to incorporate Dear Editor: Alamo incorporation is good for Alamo for three simple reasons: 1. Decisions affecting Alamo residents need to be made by Alamo residents. Today, decisions that affect our land use, our traffic, our police protection and our parks are made by five county supervisors who do not reside in Alamo, do not have to live with the consequences of their decisions, and who are struggling with larger issues than those items that bug us. Alamo Incorporation will allow Alamo voters to select a town council who live here and will be held accountable for the decisions they make. 2. Alamo’s economics will be stronger after incorporation. The county is not required to spend all of the tax revenue collected from Alamo residents for services to Alamo residents. The exhaustive (about 150 page) LAFCO study of the economics showed that Alamo can form a local government, provide the current level of services, AND generate a surplus to enhance our community over coming years. 3. Incorporation will make Alamo a stronger community. The first task to be performed by a new Alamo Town Council will be to generate Alamo’s General Plan. A detailed look at what our town, working together, can be in the future—now that will be exciting. Ed Chiverton, Alamo Fact: Alamo is fine unincorporated Dear Editor: Regarding incorporation, let’s use facts not speculation. A letter Nov. 16 from Nancy Dommes stated she wanted to share some “truths.” When what she really provided was all opinion not facts! She has no more knowledge of what the county will do than any of us. For the voters of Alamo to decide on becoming an incorporated city, with all that this means in the way of building a city government and infrastructure, we should not be misled by pure speculation and personal opinions. Using these tactics to try and “scare up” the vote is disingenuous and has no place in the debate. The facts are, Alamo currently suffers no ills from being unincorporated, we enjoy a stellar reputation as a desirable place to live, property values are among the best in the Bay Area, and we have it all without having to support a city government. There is an old saying about the devil you know vs. the devil you don’t; it just could apply to Alamo! Phil Erickson, Alamo " Ê,,Ê*" Give your opinion at www.DanvilleWeekly.com This week’s online poll: Do you use Facebook? Results from last week: Should the State Legislature stay in session until it passes a budget? Ê \ 0% Ê 1`iV`i`\ 8.33% Ê ✔ 9iÃ\ 91.67% Total votes: 36 Serving the communities of Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo PUBLISHER Gina Channell-Allen EDITORIAL Editor Dolores Fox Ciardelli Staff Reporter Geoff Gillette Editorial Assistant Amory Gutierrez Contributors Susan Astbury Patty Briggs B. 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Mailed at Standard Postage Rate. The Danville Weekly is mailed free to homes and apartments in Danville, Blackhawk, Diablo and Alamo. Voluntary subscriptions at $30 per year ($50 for two years) are welcome from local residents. Subscription rate for businesses and for residents of other communities is $50/year. © 2009 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG U OBITUARIES U BIRTHS & WEDDINGS OBITUARIES POLICE BULLETIN Burglary suppression nets suspect An effort to put a dent into property crimes in Danville reported some success, following the arrest of a Fremont man found to be in possession of burglary tools. Danville Police Lt. Mark Williams said a pair of plainclothes police detectives were in the 200 block of Eldorado Drive at 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning last week when they spotted suspicious activity. Williams said the officers saw a pair of young women in a carport of an apartment at the location and stopped to check it out. When they approached the women to make contact, they noticed a man hiding behind a nearby car. They ordered the man, identified as Alejandro Estevez, 28, to come out from behind the vehicle, which he did. Officers said Estevez appeared nervous and unable to stand still. While the officers watched, the man attempted to drop a bag behind him and hide it. The bag was found to contain a quantity of methamphetamine and Estevez was taken into custody, according to reports. Estevez refused to tell officers how he got to the area, so they checked the registration of vehicles in the area until they found one that was registered to the suspect. Two men were found sleeping in the auto, and a backpack was in it. The backpack belonged to Estevez and contained wirecutters and a pair of screwdrivers, tools used in breaking into automobiles, police said. Police also found jewelry, a wallet and other items that did not belong to Estevez in the backpack. Estevez was charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of burglary tools and parole violation. He was transported to the Martinez Detention Center. 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He was born April 25, 1917. He was a World War II Veteran and former Bank of America employee of 40 years. He married Arlene Pearson in 1939 and moved from Oakland to Danville in 1951. He spent his time loving his animals and devoting time to feeding the wildlife on his four acres. Woodworking was one of his favorite hobbies and there was nothing more important than the love he felt for his family. He also looked forward to his Thursday night card games with the boys. For the past 69.7 years he was the devoted and loving husband to Arlene Pearson; father to Ardy Deardorff passed (Mel), Susan Archibald (Bob) and Arnold Pearson (Margo). He is survived by 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. There was a private burial. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the East Bay Bruns Home of Alamo, 2849 Miranda Ave., Alamo, 94507. Horace B. Simi Horace B. Simi, a former resident of Blackhawk, died Dec. 25 at the age of 86. He was born in Berkeley and raised in San Francisco. He graduated from Polytechnic High in San Francisco at age 16 and attended San Francisco Junior College. He joined the Army Air Corps in Sept. of 1942 and served as a Link Trainer Instructor at Hobbs, NM. It was here in 1943 that he married the love of his life Helen Ivers of Stockton. After the war they returned to the Bay Area. He was in sales and management with several trucking companies in San Francisco, Chicago, Denver and Dallas. In 1965 he joined SeaLand in Oakland, a pioneer in the container shipping industry, and spent three years living in Tokyo and three years in Hong Kong. He retired in 1986 and returned to his beloved Bay Area to be close to his family. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Simi of Walnut Creek; daughter Valerie Simi of Concord; son Ron Simi and daughter-in-law Linda Simi of Orinda; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rachel J. Weiner Rachel J. Weiner, a former resident of Alamo, died Dec. 25 at the age 20. She was born Jan. 3, 1988, and her early and happy childhood in Fresno and moved to Alamo with her father in 2002. She attended Monte Vista High School for one year before transferring to Cross Creek Manor for Girls in LaVerkin, Utah. After graduation she returned to the Bay Area and most recently resided in the Sacramento area. She is survived by her father, Michael Weiner; her step-mother, Denise Weiner; her mother, Nancy Miller; her step-father, Randy Miller; and her siblings, Joshua and Jessica Weiner. Eleanor J. Randall Eleanor J. Randall, a resident of Danville, died Dec. 27 at the age of 90. She was born on Dec. 23, 1918 in Seattle, Wash. She attended and received a degree from the University of Utah. She taught physical education at Bishop O’Dowd High School. A longtime resident of San Lorenzo, she attended church at St. John’s. She was a member of the St. Gerard Women’s Club and Mother Singers. She loved to play bridge, but her favorite pastime was watching baseball. She is survived by her loving daughters, Cathie North, Susan Defesi, and Pamella Highfield, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grand-children, one great-great-grand-child, and many extended family and cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Randall, Jr. in 2006 and her son, George Randall, III in 2003. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Jan. 5 at St. John’s Catholic Church, in San Lorenzo. She will be laid to rest with her husband at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Frederick M. Hanson, M.D. Frederick M. Hanson, M.D., a resident of Danville, died peacefully Dec. 27 at the age of 87. He was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Geneva, Ill. He attended the University of Illinois where he graduated with honors. He received his M.D. from the Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina. For a year he interned in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University, then entered the U.S. Navy, where, as part of the Naval Medical Corps in Kentucky, he did psychiatric counseling with wounded veterans. Returning to civilian life in 1945, he worked at the Cushing Veterans Hospital in Massachusetts, became a research fellow with Harvard University, and then, coming west, pursued his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. In 1953, he established his own practice in Walnut Creek, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. He was one of the “founding fathers” of the original John Muir Memorial Hospital and its first Chief of Staff. He is survived by his wife Diane O. Hanson; son F. Michael Hanson; daughter Karen Phillips; stepsons Scott Tillinghast and Brian Tillinghast; and five grandchildren. A memorial service was held Jan. 9 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Danville. Memorial donations can be made to the John Muir Health Foundation, 1400 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek, 94597. Gale Newcomb, D.D.S. Gale Newcomb, D.D.S., a resident of Danville, died Jan. 2 at the age of 81. He was born Feb. 1, 1927, in Oakland. He served in the Air Force after World War II in the occupation and later became a dentist. He had a practice in Castro Valley for 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia; daughter Carolee and her husband Dave Thompson, D.D.S.; son Paul and his wife Grace; and four grandchildren. At his request there were no services. Patricia (Mostny) Hejtmanek Patricia (Mostny) Hejtmanek, a Danville resident, died Jan. 7 at the age of 58 after a nine-year battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 12, 1950, in Santiago, Chile, as the first of five children. At the age of 12, she immigrated to San Francisco with her family and quickly adapted to American life. She was married happily for many years, and had three children. While she spent most of her life in the Bay Area, she also lived in Bakersfield and El Paso. Her primary focus was being a mother and she volunteered at her children’s schools, Jewish Organizations and Junior League. In recent years, she became successful selling real estate. She is survived by her children: Jen and husband Tom, Steven and Rachel; two grandchildren; parents Kurt and Marion Mostny; siblings Daniela van der Steen, Yvonne Nouri, David Mostny and Andrea Mostny; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Jan. 11 at Peninsula Temple Sholom in Burlingame. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Anti-Defamation League. Nasser Shariatpanahy Nasser Shariatpanahy, a 20-year resident of Danville, died Jan. 6 at the age of 50. He was born July 17, 1958, in Tehran, Iran. He received his computer science degree in Michigan and worked in software development for 25 years. He loved children and enjoyed coaching his son’s soccer team, the Mustang Red Devils. He is survived by his loving family, beloved spouse of 17 years, Sheila Linehan of Danville; his cherished son Dylan Shariatpanahy of Danville; brothers Saeed, Masood and Mansur, all of Iran; sister Parvin of Iran; and many nieces and nephews. His sister Parvaneh preceded him in death. His funeral was Jan. 10 at GrahamHitch Mortuary in Pleasanton. >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 11 C O V E R Danville goes t by Mark Curtis ‘W Page 12ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ ANDY STONE WASHINGTON e are ready to lead once more,” said newly sworn-in President Barack Obama in his Inaugural address. It was a speech that at times was uplifting and inspiring and at other moments brutally honest. Obama spoke at length about the “gathering clouds” caused by the U.S. economic recession and uncertainties about tensions overseas. The message was not lost on Danville and San Ramon Valley residents who were in attendance. Young people turned out in droves for Barack Obama this year, voting in record numbers. Among them was Danville resident and San Ramon Valley High graduate Melanie Bowman. She is now studying political rhetoric at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. She says she loved Obama’s speech. “I thought it really captured well the emotions of everyone in the crowd,” Bowman said, “the tensions and anxiety, but also the hope and excitement for the future.” Bowman, who is 18, added that many young people finally realized that they could affect the political system by going out to vote. Local political leaders were impressed, too. Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich, a fellow Democrat, found Obama moving. Arnerich said when he arrived at the National Mall at six o’clock on Inaugural morning, police were already estimating 1 million people were there waiting in the bitter, cold temperatures. “Regardless of your philosophical beliefs or whether you are a Democrat of Republican, it was an exciting place to be,” said Arnerich. “I haven’t seen this many together in one spot, who all had a common cause, who all felt comfortable even in very tight circumstances and in the cold, who felt so proud to be here,” he added. The Inauguration was a special moment for San Ramon Mayor Abram Wilson, an African-American and a Republican. “I have a frame of reference that I think is unique,” Wilson said. “I still remember growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, and seeing, ‘No Negroes Allowed’ (signs),” Wilson added. Wilson also found irony that Obama was being sworn in on steps that were built by slave labor. “How far we’ve come,” Wilson said. That message rang true for another Danville resident. Steve Lincoln and his wife Tracy Davis traveled to Washington, D.C., with their three children. Lincoln is white; his wife is black; and their children, ages 10, 8 and 5, are bi-racial, like President Obama. Lincoln said his family headed to the Mall at 5:30 in the morning. “It was cold and dark, but the kids held up OK,” he said, and they enjoyed the event Lincoln also hopes that as an AfricanAmerican, President Obama can help heal some of the racial strife that has scarred this country. “I hope that this gives my kids hope,” Lincoln said, “that as they grow up, their opportunities will be as good as everyone else’s.” Lincoln wants more than just racial healing; he wants the economy to mend as well. He works as legal counsel to a biotech firm and his wife is employed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. There were other San Ramon Valley residents here, too. Twenty students from Athenian School in Danville made the journey to the Inauguration strikes optimistic note for residents who travel to the capital Melanie Bowman, a student at Bryn Mawr College who graduated in June from San Ramon Valley High, enjoys the excitement of Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C. You can read her blog at www.DanvilleWeekly.com. Check out Inaugural blogs Go to www.DanvilleWeekly.com to read blogs written onsite at the Inauguration by Danville political analyst Mark Curtis and San Ramon Valley High grad Melanie Bowman. nation’s capital, with their teacher April Smock. One of the students was 16-year-old Kristina Meyer of Danville. “I decided to take the trip because I am really interested in politics,” Meyer said. “It was really great to experience what I have been studying in action.” Like many people, Meyer was just glad to see an Inauguration in person, instead of on television, and it may just have inspired a career choice. “I want to study journalism,” Meyer said, “but I would like to be a political analyst or a foreign correspondent.” Meyer felt the most important part of the Obama campaign was that it showcased how community action could help people at the grassroots level and cause change. “I want to help people struggling in their communities,” Meyer added. Of course, once all the pageantry of the Inaugural Parade and Balls are over, there is work to do. President Obama must work with Congress in leading the country. That means that local mayors did not just come here to hear inspiring speeches. They came looking for support for projects in their local communities. “In California, and particularly in Danville, we realize that in order to get people back to work—which is what we need to focus on locally—we have to focus on construction,” Mayor Arnerich said. Arnerich cited economic studies that conclude that for every dollar spent on municipal construction, the economic impact is doubled or tripled by workers spending their paychecks in a whole host of places. “We have projects in Danville, particularly construction projects, that are ready to go,” Arnerich said. Specifically he talked about federal dollars needed for completion of the auxiliary lane on entrances and exits of Interstate 680 in Danville, similar to the ones at Sycamore Valley Road. San Ramon Mayor Wilson, a successful businessman, wants the federal government to be more accountable, and to help ease the nation’s credit and financial liquidity crises. Wilson, Arnerich and other Tri-Valley mayors met with legislators while attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors as well as the Inauguration. “As mayors, we came here to make sure the (federal) money goes directly to cities and not states,” Wilson said. He noted that funds for local municipal construction could create new jobs. “We can start programs today,” Wilson said. “We can put shovels in the ground.” The two mayors and a handful of residents from Danville gathered at the Capitol Hill office of U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA), who was just elected to his second term in Congress. McNerney is also focused on reviving the slumping economy, but in new ways. “Well, the thing that I am most excited about,” said McNerney, “is that if we move forward with the new energy technologies, that we can bring so many of those jobs home.” McNerney cited two businesses in Pleasanton that can employ people from nearby Danville. “One that is going to use municipal solid waste to produce energy,” McNerney said. “We have a company that uses algae to produce energy,” he added. Of course, it wasn’t all business. Both mayors were excited to see Danville resident Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III and his family as “front row” guests of President Obama. Sullenberger, a US Airways pilot, successfully landed his badly damaged jetliner on the Hudson River in New York last week, saving all 155 people on board. “It was real special for them to be here,” Arnerich said. Everyone talked about the different needs the country has today, but there was a tone of optimism at this Inaugural that was shared by many from the San Ramon Valley. When Obama made his laundry list of challengers facing America, he said, “But know this, America, they will be met.” Steve Lincoln of Danville was touched by that. “I think it really shows that we’ve gotten to the point where we can fulfill the promise of our ideals,” Lincoln said. Day one of the Obama Administration, it seems, got off to an optimistic start. —Mark Curtis is a Danville political analyst and freelance reporter. His book, “Age of Obama: A Reporter’s Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President 2008” (Nimble Books, LLC), is out this week; Curtis will be doing a book signing at Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville, at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6. S T O R Y to Washington ANDY STONE More than a million people were in Washington to witness the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States of America. MARK CURTIS Left: Political analyst Danville resident Mark Curtis checks out the scene around the Washington Monument. MARK CURTIS Above: Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich and San Ramon Mayor Abram Wilson spend time at the Capitol Hill office of U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney on Inauguration Day. >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 13 SPORTS DIGEST Sports In memory of Hannah The U13 girls Mustang Fury won the elite division of the “On Your Toes” Hannah Welker Memorial Tournament held in memory of a San Jose player who lost her life in an automobile accident on July 20 coming home from a soccer tournament. The Fury players, who wore arm bands with Hannah’s jersey No. 47 in her honor, won in bracket play against Tracy Dynamite, 2-0; Livermore Crew, 2-0; Bay Oak Bombers, 3-1. The Fury battled San Juan Spirits 96 in the championship game coming out on top with a 4-2 victory. Players were Melissa Lewis, Ashley Christensen, Madison Castelein, Dana Outcalt, Allie Dutto, Chelsea Arnold, Zoey Bauman, Erin Donnelly, Sarah Peterson, Jessica Gillespie, Alyssa Herwatt, Makenna Kummer, Jamie Speros, Kathleen Hupke and Erika Perez. 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 CHRIS SCOTT/WWW.CALSPORTSPHOTO.COM Successful Winter Stampede Four vs. four vs. four vs. four, etc. The Mustang Soccer 4V4 tournament drew more than 120 participants Jan. 17-18 at the Mustang Soccer Complex on Camino Tassajara in Danville. Teams of four players, grouped by ages U-8 to U-13, faced each other on 1/8-sized fields, playing two 20-minute halves with a five-minute intermission. The five-week 4V4 Winter League play begins Jan. 31. SAN RAMON VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS WRAPUP by Tanner Himmelman Men’s Basketball The SRV men’s basketball team had a tough time last week going 1-1. The wolves battled Granada (9-7) (2-2) in East Bay Athletic League on Tuesday and received a devastating loss at the hands of the Matadors. The Wolves fell just short, losing 49-46. The Wolves Tad Fisher attempted a last second 3-pointer and just missed. The Wolves are (11-5) (3-1) in EBAL and had to bounce back on Saturday against Cal High. SRV came out strong, dominating the Grizzlies and winning the game by 19 points. The MVP of the game was Wolves guard Chris Mc Nealy (11) who did not miss a free throw and seemed to not miss a shot. “We’re going to play hard and we’re going to do well in this league,” said Mc Nealy. “We want to be the best.” Although Mc Nealy has carried most of the load for the team, newcomer Jordan Guisti (10) has become a force as only a sophomore. The Wolves look to keep their winning ways going up against Foothill next week. Women’s Soccer The back to back to back North Coast Section women’s soccer champions have jumped out to a roaring start, going 7-2 in the early going of the season. The Wolves always have high expectations to win the NCS title again. Although many seniors graduated last year, new leaders have been born, including California- bound Grace Leer (11) and Cal Poly-bound Morgan Griffey (11), who have taken leadership roles on this team. This week the Wolves lost to the Foothill Falcons, 5-0, the worst defeat of the season, a very disappointing loss. But still the team has a positive outlook on the rest of the season. “I think our team chemistry on and off the field will play a huge role on the rest of the season,” said Allie Begin (10), a superstar sophomore with a bright future with the Wolves soccer team. Second Flame win for St. Isidore sixth-graders St. Isidores’ sixth-grade boys for the second year in a row won the Flame tournament, which is sponsored by the San Francisco Fire Department in historic Kezar stadium. Sixteen CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) teams participated. Games were played on separate days in December and a team had to win four games to win the championship. St. Isidore beat Holy Name, 33-15; St. Francis, 38-23; St. Joan of Arc, 31-22, in the semifinals; and, in the championship game, prevailed 44-20 against St. Anselmo. Team members are Christian Fuca, Mitchell Allan, Tyler Watson, Nick Bartenetti, David Klop, JT Marcinkowski, Dylan Dewalt, Julian Corpus, Riley Moore and Matthew Eckermann, coached by Joe Fuca with assistant coaches John Corpus and Steve Marcinkowski. Each player was personally awarded a first-place plaque by the San Francisco Fire Battalion Chief Skip Olsen. Page 14ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ Over this last weekend of Jan. 10-11, the Town of Danville once again allowed the Mustang Soccer League to host the Winter Stampede. Unlike last year the skies were blue and the weather was warm, allowing many teams to enjoy the tournament that much more. Congratulations to the U-14 Mustang Blast Girls and their coaches for winning the Championship in a 4-3 PK end result versus Bay Oaks. Many thanks to all of the teams that participated and to the volunteers who made this event so successful. PREP SCHEDULE Friday, Jan. 23 Women’s Soccer San Ramon Valley vs. Livermore, 6 p.m. Monte Vista at Foothill, 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball San Ramon Valley at Carondelet, 7 p.m. Monte Vista at Amador, 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball Monte Vista vs. Amador, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 Men’s Basketball San Ramon Valley vs. De La Salle at Monte Vista, 4 p.m. Wrestling Albany Invitational at Albany, 9 a.m. Monte Vista at Albany Men’s Soccer San Ramon Valley vs. Pinole Valley, 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 Women’s Soccer San Ramon Valley vs. Washington, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Men’s Basketball San Ramon Valley at Monte Vista 7 p.m. Men’s Soccer San Ramon Valley vs. Amador, 6 p.m. Monte Vista vs. Granada, 6 p.m. Women’s Basketball San Ramon Valley at Monte Vista, 5:30 p.m. Living PEOPLE & LIFESTYLES IN OUR COMMUNITY by Geoff Gillette Y COURTESY OF MELAINE BRYANT Author Melaine Bryant spends several hours a day either writing or researching the concepts and creatures with which she populates her novels. Her lovebird Jack perches on her shoulder throughout the day. A rich fantasy life Former Danville resident publishes inventive new series ou never know where inspiration will strike. Perhaps a scenic vista sparks a lovely poem, or a particular word could bring you to compose a song. In the case of author Melaine Bryant, the long drive down I-5 to Los Angeles stirred her psyche and a story bubbled to the surface fully formed. A story of a teenaged girl faced with impossible odds, a dark prophecy, unexplained powers and stalwart allies. The first of a five-book series that reviewers are already comparing to the works of Tolkien and Peter S. Beagle. Bryant, a former Danville resident, is the author of “The Prophecy Keepers,” a young adult fantasy novel published by Empyrean Hill Publishing of Walnut Creek. It is the first novel for Bryant, who now lives in Santa Monica. The story centers around a 14-yearold girl named Lisandra who lives in the world of Ard. “Ard is a world kind of like ours in the Middle Ages, but different,” Bryant explains. “There is a prophecy from the beginning of time that says darkness will come to the kingdoms of Ard. The prophecy also states that at that time a human child will be born with the powers of the magic races.” Bryant said that in the book a few humans have seen magical creatures like goblins and faeries, and fewer still believe they exist. The prophecy is thought to be only a story and no one believes that a Darkness will fall on the land. The novel, first in a five-book series, chronicles five months in Lisandra’s life after she learns that not only is the Darkness coming but that she is the prophesied savior of the world. Unwilling to believe the enormity of the situation or that she is the chosen savior she refuses to help, but when her brother is kidnapped by goblins she is forced to undertake a quest to save him. Bryant, a UCLA graduate with a degree in literature and languages focusing on the classics, utilized a lot of the source material from her studies to put into the novel. “I was reading a bunch of different things at the time. I was working on Homer, Beowulf, Spenser’s ‘The Faerie Queen.’ And I had this friend who wanted me to write something for him. So all this stuff was sort of in my head and by the time I got to L.A. from Northern California I had an outline for it,” she said. Bryant has been writing since childhood. “I have always written fantasy and science fiction. I wrote all through high school and college. After college I did a lot of freelance writing and then I started working on ‘The Epic.’” Drawing on the source materials from her classics education, Bryant populated her fantasy world with creatures out of myth and story. Goblins and faeries most people have heard of but few have heard of Fenmean, reptilian creatures posited by Pliny the Elder. Bryant added her own flourishes to the ancient historian’s work. “They look human but can change their faces to look serpent-like. Weasels are the only way to kill them. Even the scent of weasels repels them,” she stated. But having the idea and having the source material to draw on are not enough, there is the actual work of writing the novel. Getting the words down on the page, reworking them, editing. Bryant said she began work on “The Prophecy Keepers” five years ago. “I wrote the mythology right away. There’s a lot of backstory in there so that I can hint about some things and then bring them in later.” Bryant said she devoted herself full time to writing the novel, which entailed days of writing chapters, followed by days of research, where she looked for creatures to put into the situations in her world. How they would react, what they would do. After five months of writing she penned an end to the novel. And then the work of editing began. Bryant used friends, relatives and her own daughter as test readers to see what would or would not work in the manuscript. “It evolved over time. I think there have been about 50 different drafts of the first book. I was getting used to the characters so it really changed from what was originally written,” she laughed. A year-and-a-half later Bryant began shopping the manuscript around to various publishers. After some rejections, she came across Empyrean Hill. “It just ended up in the right hands and people really liked it. It was serendipity,” she said. That’s not to say that such a serendipitous beginning wasn’t fraught with challenges. Editors at Empyrean Hill got the book ready for sale in less than a year, which required some long hours. The print run was delayed. But finally the book came out in late November. “I was worried about how it would do, because nobody really knows me. It’s so hectic before Christmas—and after Christmas it’s hectic, too.” Early reviews have been very positive and Bryant said she is feeling good about the next books in the series. Two and three have been written, she said, and are in the editing phase now. Books four and five are proving to be a new challenge, Bryant said, because the tone of the books has changed as Lisandra has gotten older. While the first three novels engage in the battle between good and evil on a more physical level, Bryant said the conflict will become more cerebral and ideological in the later installments. Still she is excited to see a book with her name on it gracing the shelves of a bookstore and she continues to move forward with the succeeding parts of the series. Some people say that doing what you love as a career is “living the dream.” For Melaine Bryant, it’s more like living the fantasy. N >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 15 ‘Underpants’—a revealing look at society More information by Geoff Gillette I Jewish man also suddenly in love. Louise seeks advice on how to deal with these romantic entanglements from Gertrude (Bonnie DeChant), the upstairs neighbor. Lacking attention from her husband, and at the urging of Gertrude, Louise experiences empowerment from all this attention and a sexual awakening. All members of the cast work well in giving the double entendres and innuendoes associated with “The Underpants” a thorough workout. Director Sue Trigg makes good use of the simple yet engaging set designed by Eleisa Cambra in moving the players around with an energy at times bordering on the manic. Manic would also best describe actor Michael Sally’s portrayal of Cohen, a character that could easily be lost behind the power of e c r e d i t fo r a g r e at i d e a ! Go on...tak PATRICK TRACY What: “The Underpants: Who: Role Players Ensemble Theatre Where: Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville When: Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Cost: $22-$25; $15 for students Tickets: 314-3400; www. villagetheatreshows.com t’s been said that the best jokes contain a kernel of truth. That said, there are kernels of truth liberally sprinkled throughout “The Underpants,” the latest effort from Role Players Ensemble Theatre. A play originally written by Carl Sternheim in 1910 and adapted by comedian Steve Martin, “The Underpants” shows the silliness of cultural mores and the hypocrisy of those who view such things in black and white terms. Taking place within the confines of the small home of Theo and Louise Maske, the show focuses on a simple wardrobe malfunction and the far-reaching consequences it brings. While Theo and Louise (Eddie Peabody and Xanadu Bruggers) are attending a parade she experiences an unfortunate mishap where her underpants accidentally slip off and fall to the ground. Theo, a government clerk, believes his life may have come to an end as a result of the event, while Louise doesn’t think anyone even saw it, as the King was going by at the time. The couple soon find themselves bombarded by men looking to rent the empty room. First comes Versati (Craig Eychner), a nobleman, poet and dandy who is besotted with Louise and her daring exposure. Then comes Cohen (Michael Sally), a sickly Blitt’s hale and hearty Theo or Eychner’s foppish Versati. Sally channels a demented sort of Jerry Lewis physicality to Cohen’s character, allowing him to steal more than one scene. Bruggers and DeChant have a number of scenes together and the pair complement each other well. DeChant’s salacious Gertrude proves a strong enabler to Louise’s burgeoning sexuality, urging her along toward an affair with Versati while she herself is drawn to the loutish Theo. Peabody does an excellent job of making Theo larger than life. He brings an interesting combination of conviction, hypocrisy and willful ignorance to the character, which fits perfectly within the time the piece was written and can be ascribed to many a “modern” man as well. He is a poster child for “do as I say, not as I do.” Kudos should go to John Blytt as well in the understated role of Klinghoffer, a third boarder attempting to rent the room and completely unaware of the ongoing uproar around him. His scenes with his pet fish Ludwig brought down the house. The packed house on opening night roared through much of the show, enjoying the at times over-the-top innuendoes employed by all the characters. Steve Martin’s writing is characterized by a razor sharp wit and a keen eye for social Xanadu Bruggers stars as Louise Maske in the Role Players Ensemble Theatre production of “The Underpants.” satire. The Role Players cast utilizes Martin’s trademark style, in turns with the deftness of a surgeon’s scalpel or the power of a sledgehammer, reducing the audience to quivering laughter and applause. What makes the show work so well is that it holds up a mirror to the cultural views regarding sex and gender that continue even today. It’s easy to laugh because at some level we are laughing at ourselves. There is another old saying: “Sex sells.” So with that thought, “The Underpants” is sexy, it’s funny, and it should have a pretty good run. N OF NOTE There WILL be CHAMPAGNE Fabulous 4 Course Menu $65 Valentine’s Day AT&!:2ESTAURANT 925 838 1320 • 600 hartz avenue, danville www.fazrestaurants.com BOX YOUR WAY INTO A MILLION DOLLAR BODY! 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Scouts enjoy many fun activities including camping, hiking, building cars, learning and performing skits and much, much more. Through the 12 core values of Cub Scouts, they learn respect, courage, compassion, resourcefulness and responsibility while having fun with friends and family. For more information on how to join, call 674-6125. New Eagles join the nest Eric Bergquist, Jason Lucibello and Alex Morris were awarded Boy Scouts’ highest rank at a National Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Dec. 20. Only 2 percent of all boys who enter scouting achieve this honor. The three are members of Troop 36, a unit chartered by St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Eric, Jason and Alex have spent extensive time hiking and backpacking in the wilderness. All three did a 60-mile trek on the John Muir Trail in 2006 and a 100-mile backpacking adventure at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico in 2007. In 2005, Eric and Alex accompanied the Troop on its 50-miler in the Alaskan wilderness. Eric’s leadership service project was to clear 2,000 feet of barbed wire fence and posts from Mount Diablo to return the land to its native state. Jason organized a drive to collect and deliver over 5,600 care package items to the servicemen and women in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Blue Star Moms. Alex collected over 19,000 household items for the Family House at Children’s Hospital Oakland. Presenting the Past The Y Files B Y B E V E R LY L A N E BY MARIA SHEN Real teens, TV teens “SAN RAMON VALLEY: ALAMO, DANVILLE, AND SAN RAMON” BY BEVERLY LANE AND RALPH COZINE The entire student body is pictured, c. 1912, in front of the first public high school, the Eddy House, located on Church Street in Danville. New public high school opens F or decades San Ramon Valley students had no high school in the valley. But, at the turn of the 20th century, that changed. The Danville Grange No. 85 and the Danville Improvement Club (established in 1905) joined to organize a new high school. At that point state law required that children between the ages of 8 and 14 attend school, usually for five months. They received an assured, but scant, grammar schooling. For high school, students went to school in Oakland or San Francisco and boarded during the week. A Grange resolution dated June 19, 1909, stated: whereas there is no high school in this area, most of the children are being denied this educational advantage be it resolved that every effort must be made to secure a high school in Danville. A committee of five members was named, authorized and instructed to hold meetings of the general public to secure information on procedures to secure a high school in the valley. The Grange committee consisted of Nina Williams, Ben Boone, W.E. Stewart, Ida Hall and Florence Steinmetz. On Nov. 13, 1909, the Contra Costa Gazette reported a meeting was held in Danville to discuss the high school project. “The Danville Grange, one of the oldest organizations of the kind in the State, is back of the movement,” it read. “At present the only recourse ... for high school privileges is Concord, Oakland and other Alameda county towns, all too far away to be reached by pupils who will have to make daily trips.” The absence of “such school has repeatedly deterred homeseekers from settling in the valley.” At that meeting W.N. Hanlon, county Superintendent of Schools informed the citizens gathered that a census of 200 students was necessary to establish a high school. If Lafayette and Central District would form with Danville, Alamo, San Ramon, Green Valley, Sycamore Valley and Tassajara grammar school districts, there was a possible 452 children. The taxable property of such a district was $2,311,888 with a net tax role of 15 cents on the $100. A census was taken and, after Lafayette, Central and Tassajara schools decided against joining, the five other grammar schools agreed to form a high school district. On Jan. 15, 1910, Charles J. Wood announced to the Grange and to the general public that he had secured the necessary and proper papers and notices calling for an election to create a unified district and elect a board of trustees. After a successful election, the first meeting of the elected trustees of the San Ramon Valley Union School District was held March 31, 1910; John F. Baldwin was elected president and W.E. Stewart, secretary. It was moved and carried unanimously that the high school be located in Danville. The first board of trustees consisted of Baldwin, Stewart, Charles J. Wood, William Meese and David Bell. The trustees planned to open school in early August, with a 10-month school calendar. Mr. Eddy rented the district one of his houses, located two doors east of Hartz Avenue on Church Street. A Mr. Cutting was hired as teacher/ principal for $150 a month. He insisted another teacher was needed and was instructed to make a trip to Stanford and Berkeley to find a “suitable” teacher. He hired Miss A. Maude Cornwall for $80 a month. Rent was $25 a month with Mrs. Eddy doing the janitorial work for $1 a month. The trustees worked hard, creating a new curriculum by visiting other schools in the Bay Area. The school initially offered six courses: commercial, history, English, German, mathematics and physical geography. Chemistry and physics were added in 1912. A porch on the house was enclosed to create the lab. Thirty children attended the first school year; the Eddy house served as the school from 19101914. As the student population grew, another location was needed. A new Social and Fraternal Hall on Front Street had been built in 1913, making the former Odd Fellows Hall down the street available. In August of 1914, 48 students and four teachers opened the new rooms, which were upstairs in the Close building. The first students to complete all four years at the San Ramon Valley Union High School were Astrid Olsson, Viola Lynch, Ora Bell, Ruth Weinhauser and Alice Bell, who graduated on May 29, 1914. The trustees continued to look for property for a new high school and, in 1915, they found 10 acres of land north of Danville. Next week’s column tells that story. Sources: Inez Butz’s “The Founding of San Ramon Valley Union High School,” Contra Costa Gazettes, Valley Kernel for 1925, museum archives. Beverly Lane is curator of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and co-author of “San Ramon Valley: Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon” and “Vintage Danville: 150 Years of Memories.” I don’t watch TV. But, uh, I do watch one highly embarrassing show—Gossip Girl. I received the first season of Gossip Girl on DVD for Christmas from one of my friends and have been unable to stop watching. The cover itself is promising. Six happy, beautiful young people hold hands and cell phones against the bright backdrop of Manhattan lights. In the show, a ring of wealthy, private school students stirs up drama as they bar-hop and bed-hop. I took a sneak peak of what’s happening on the second season (I’m very behind compared to longterm Gossip Girl fans). What I saw from the recent episode summary does not disappoint: Serena (Blake Lively) is having a blast in Buenos Aires. Blair (Leighton Meester) slept with her sort-of boyfriend’s uncle on New Year’s. And, Chuck (Ed Westwick), Blair’s sort-of boyfriend, returns to school after having disappeared to Thailand. I know, I know, it’s stupid, but I’m not the only one who watches this show. Season Two of Gossip Girl has averaged 3.19 million viewers per new episode. I can’t even imagine what others must think of people my age when they watch this show. The truth is, if I really wanted to watch a TV show about regular teens ... I wouldn’t. Unless, of course, I was really keen on being bored to death. What does an episode of a real Danville teen’s life look like, you ask? Well, when we come home from school and shut ourselves in our rooms, what we’re doing is only mysterious and exciting to an outsider. In reality, we’re either browsing Facebook, chatting with friends, doing homework, or all three. I don’t have enough money to jet off to Los Angeles, much less Thailand or Buenos Aires. This weekend, I alternated between watching “Star Wars,” reading “The Brothers Karamazov,” and finishing up a charcoal, black-andwhite piece I’m drawing. I used to have enough money to go to the theater or visit Berkeley, but since the economy took a nosedive and my mom lost her job, I’ve been living more frugally. I don’t think real teen lives can ever make it on TV even though some of us are reasonably amusing. (I sing in the shower. Other teens can cartwheel. Some juggle.) I wonder if shows like Gossip Girl give middle school students a misleading view of high school life. It does seem to me that children are growing up faster these days. When I go to Stoneridge mall, I have to do a double-take every time an 8- or 9-year-old girl walks past me with giant Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie bags half her size. But, I’ll be fair. Shows like Gossip Girl don’t only have an effect on young, unsuspecting minds. I do eye my wardrobe more critically after each episode, noting the lack of designer brands like Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana. I also wish my hair were a lot smoother. But, ah, I shall not give in to the unreasonable societal pressure. Especially since I have finals to worry about instead—something I don’t think the high schoolers on Gossip Girl ever had to take. E-mail Maria Shen at youngbohemians@gmail.com The Wine Guy BY DON COLMAN, THE EVERYDAY WINE GUY Whine not over white wine N ormally I review red wines. I like red wines! Every once in a while it is good to try a white wine just to reaffirm my love for the Vino Rosso. As my father always says, “Variety is the spice of life.” This week I gave it a shot with a well known Chardonnay vintner, Chateau St. Jean, and its 2007 Chardonnay ($14). My taste in white wine is different from red. In white wine I love butter. I want something that tastes like you are licking a stick of the cholesterol “causer.” The more butter the better. I love oak in red but I find it heavy in a white wine. I uncorked the Chardonnay and let it breathe for about 20 minutes. (Tip: Make sure you let it breathe because if you drink a wine right out of the fridge, you will find that your first smell and taste will be all alcohol.) The smell to this was very refreshing—I could pick up fruit, especially apples, pears and a bit of grapefruit. There is also a nice hint of vanilla that grows as you continue to sniff it. My most important test always comes in the taste. Would it leave me wanting more? The taste was very fruity. Some would call it clean or refreshing— whatever the taste was, it was pleasing and then it hit. It was as if I were eating a heavily buttered piece of toast. I loved it! The best part, that buttery taste, stays with you, almost like you are chewing it causing you to want another sip. Shockingly, this red wine lover was willing to polish off the bottle with dinner. As for a recommendation, if you are looking for a reasonably priced white wine that goes well with a turkey, chicken or a white fish then you will not be disappointed in the Chateau St. Jean 2007 Chardonnay. E-mail everydaywineguy @hotmail.com >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 17 Calendar 7 / ½ - Ê * * Ê Art Kevin Milligan Gallery Abstract paintings by Michael Leventhal and Ricia Araiza and wrought iron furniture by Gert Rassmussen will be on display from 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., daily, at the Kevin Milligan Gallery, 408 Hartz Ave., Danville. Call 309-4648. Auditions ‘Three Tall Women’ by Edward Albee Role Players Ensemble Theatre is looking for three females ages 26-90 and one male, age 25, for “Three Tall Women.” Auditions will be at 7 p.m., Feb. 8-9, at Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Call backs will be at 7 p.m., Feb. 15. Cold read and applicants must be familiar with the piece. Call 820-1278. Diablo Valley Masterworks Chorale Auditions for the Diablo Valley Masterworks Chorale will begin at 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at Diablo Valley College Music Building, M-101, 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill. Program includes Karl Jenkins’ beautiful “Requiem,” Bach’s double chorus Motet “Singet dem Herm” and Haydn’s “Te Deum.” Call 228-3293 or visit www.masterworkschorale.net. Author Visit Mark Curtis Rakestraw Books will host Mark Curtis, author of “Age of Obama: A Reporter’s Journey with Clinton, McCain and Obama in the Making of the President 2008,” at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. Call 837-7337. Reese Erlich and Norman Solomon Reese Erlich, author of “Dateline Havana: The Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Future of Cuba,” and Norman Solomon, author of “Made Love, Got War: Close Encounters With America’s Warfare State,” will speak at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $12-$20 for general; $5 for students. Call 933-7850 Clubs Alamo Women’s Club Luncheon This club will start its 2009 program with guest speaker, Rev. Doug Heisal and his wife, Crystal, at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo. He will talk about “Uplifting All Women.” Cost is $20, including lunch. Reservations are required by Jan. 23; call Vicki at 820-3999. Alamo-Danville Newcomers Club This club is open to new and longtime residents of the surrounding areas. If you are interested in making new friends, learning more about the area or getting involved in various activities, call 775-3233 or visit www. alamodanvillenewcomers.com. Bay Area Single Christians BASC club is a free, large, online group with event listings for Christian single adults around the S.F. Bay Area. See information at http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/bascsingles/. Business Development Network BDN is a group of professionals that share resources and develops business through relationships. It meets 7:45-9 a.m., the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Call 648-8316 or visit www.bdndanville.com. Ê"1,Ê "1 /9ÊUÊ*"-/Ê Danville Job’s Daughters Job’s Daughters International is an organization for young ladies (minimum age 10 for full membership) who enjoy dances, sleepovers, parties, social events, snow trips and more. The girls develop confidence, good character, life-long friendships, moral and spiritual values, and leadership abilities. The group meets at 7 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, at the Danville Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Rd. Call 829-8505 or email IOJD247@yahoo.com. Danville Lions Club This club meets at 7 p.m., on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at the Brass Door, San Ramon. For information, call Tom Jackson at 984-1541. Danville Mid-day Referral Group, BNI Danville Mid-day Referral Group, a chapter of Business Network International, meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every Wednesday, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Call Eric Samuels at 946-1400. Danville PM Toastmaster Club #1785 The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m., every Wednesday, at DVC, San Ramon Campus, 1690 Watermill Rd., San Ramon. Guests are welcome. For information, call Debra Elmore at 934-3113 or visit www. danvilletoastmasters1785.com. Danville Rotary The Danville Rotary meets at noon, every Monday at the Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. For information, visit www.danvillerotary.org. Danville Women’s Club This club meets for lunch, a program and a business meeting on the third Thursday of every month, SeptemberMay and on the first Thursday of June, at the clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa Ave., Danville. Dues are $30 annually with a $5 initiation fee for new members. Call 837-1165. Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary The Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Join them for great fellowship and make a difference in your community and the world. Call Scott at 743-8449. Delta Nu Psi Delta Nu Psi provides packages to troops in the War Zone. The group collects donations before the third Friday of every month in front of Longs Drug Store in Alamo and before the third Saturday at Lunardi’s in Danville. It puts together the packages on the third Wednesday of every month. For information, e-mail Alicia at deltanupsi@comcast.net. Diablo Chapter, Order of Eastern Star Eastern Star is a social order with a concentration on philanthropy. Currently, the Diablo Chapter is collecting and making baby quilts, hats, booties, clothing, etc. for the babies at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. Additionally, care packages are sent to the troops in Iraq. The club meets at 7:30 p.m., on the second Monday of every month, at the Orinda Masonic Center, 9 Altarinda. Call 283-7176. Diablo Diggers Dance Club The Diablo Diggers Dance Club meets five times a year for dinner and dancing with a live band in the Danville or Walnut Creek area. The club is looking for a few new members, couples only. For information, call 938-0316. Diablo Singles Dance Club Diablo Singles Dance Club dances regularly the last Wednesday of the month from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the Arts Education Building, corner of Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. The cost is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. All are welcome. Call 837-2851. Page 18ÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊUÊ>ÛiÊ7iiÞ , Ê / - Ê / Ê 7 7 7° Diablo Valley Fly Fisherman This club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Heather Farm Lakeside Room, 301 N. San Carlos, Walnut Creek. Guests are welcome. For information, visit www. diablovalleyflyfish.org. Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild The Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild meets at 7 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month at the Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Guests are welcome ($2 donation). Annual membership fee is $30 ($20 for seniors 65+). For information, call Dianne at 837-1863. Diablo View Toastmasters AM Afraid of public speaking? Lose your fears and develop communication and leadership skills by meeting with the Diablo View Toastmasters from 7:55-9 a.m., every Tuesday, at 2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Call Sahar Kordahi, VP of Membership, at 315-8730. 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. Moms Club of Danville-Tassajara Come join a support group for stay-athome moms. It meets at 10 a.m., the last Tuesday of every month; moms with children of all ages are welcome. Dues are $28 per year. E-mail Angeline at hal2006@att.net. Mt. Diablo Genealogical Society The society meets from 1:15-3 p.m., the third Thursday of every month except August, at the California Savings Building, Rossmoor Shopping Center, Tice Valley Blvd. and Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek. Guest speakers are at each meeting. Porsche Club of America, Diablo Region This club is for owners and enthusiasts of all Porsches. It meets at 8 a.m. every Saturday for breakfast at Marie Callendar’s, 1101 S. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. Visit www.pca. org/dia. 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. San Ramon Valley Newcomers Luncheon This club will host Harry Harbinger, a world traveler of 115 countries, at its luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at Marriott’s Stix and Steaks, San Ramon. For reservations, call Paula at 735-6483. Visit www.srvnc.com. San Ramon Valley Rotary Club This club meets for dinner at 7 p.m., every Wednesday, at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Guests are welcome. The club offers a great way to make new friends while making a difference in your community. Call Dany at 838-9110. Concerts ‘Grateful Dead’ Tribute California Symphony presents “Dead Symphony: An Orchestral Tribute to the Music of the Grateful Dead” and Igor Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25 and at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Tickets are $39-$59. Visit www.lesherartscenter. org or www.californiasymphony.org. Carlos Reyes’ Latin Jazz See brilliant Latin Jazz and traditional folkloric 6 7 9° " WEEKEND PREVIEW Rising stars here at home Stars 2000 presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” featuring Danville residents Jennifer West, Madeline Kay, Emily Jones, Lindsey Scanlon and Brittany McIntosh; and Alamo resident Nick McKenna. The play will show at 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Jan. 23-24; 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25; 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29; 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Jan. 30-31; and at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31; all at Las Lomas Theatre, 1460 S. Main St., Walnut Creek. Tickets are $15 for general; $13 for students and seniors; and $12 for groups. Call 324-7359. music by Carlos Reyes, instrumentalist of the highest caliber, 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, San Ramon Valley High School Performing Arts Center, 501 Danville Blvd., Danville. Tickets are $40 for Gold Circle; $25 for adults; $10 for SRVHS staff and students with ID. Call 229-2710. Jazz at Peace Jazz at Peace presents “MLK,” an oratorio for jazz orchestra composed by Marcus Shelby, at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville. This composition is a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Freedom Songs and Spirituals of the Civil Rights Movement. This concert is free. Call 648-7000. Events ‘Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again’ A comic monologue, “Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again,” will be performed by Wes “Scoop” Nisker at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $12-$20 for general; $5 for students. Call 933-7850 or visit www. mtdpc.org. Antique and Art Faire Discover Danville Association will host an Antique and Art Faire from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15, on Railroad Avenue in downtown Danville. Appraisal clinic will be held for $10 per item benefiting the Tao House. Spaces are still available for vendors; call Marcia Harmon at 837-2664. Contemporary Ballet’s Program A Company C Contemporary Ballet presents Program A, which includes the world premiere of Charles Anderson’s “The Song Remains the Same”, a new ballet set to six Led Zeppelin songs at 8 p.m., FridaySaturday, Jan. 23-24, at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Tickets are $40 for general seating, $25 for students and seniors. Call 943-SHOW (943-7469) or visit www.companycballet.org. Crab Feed and Awards Dinner Alamo Chamber of Commerce will host a Crab Feed and Awards Dinner starting at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, at the Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd. The night will include dinner, installation of officers, Super Bowl polls and a drawing. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased by any Board Member or at www.alamochamberofcommerce.com. Installation Dinner and Awards Danville Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2009 Installation Dinner and Awards at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Tickets are $90. Call 837-4400, ext. 11 or visit www.danvilleareachamber.com. Oscar Night Town and Danville and the California Independent Film Festival present Oscar Night at 5 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.), Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Tickets are $25. There will be great food, door prizes, games and Oscar trivia. Call 314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. San Ramon Valley Town Hall Meeting Save the date for the San Ramon Valley Town Hall Meeting from 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, C A L E N D A R at Stone Valley Middle School, 3001 Miranda Ave., Alamo. The topic will be underage drinking and youth access to alcohol. To reserve your seat, contact Emily Justice at 687-8844, ext. 222 or emily@chd-prevention.org. Film ‘Peace One Day’ An inspiring film that tells the story of one man’s impassioned and improbable quest to create an internationally recognized day of peace and cease-fire will be played at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center, 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. This event is free, but donations are accepted. Call 933-7850. Fundraisers ‘Hollywood Night of Stars’ St. Isidore School will host “Hollywood Night of Stars” charity auction at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Rd., Alamo. Tickets are $95. Proceeds will benefit the school’s programs. The event will feature a live auction as well as a silent auction. Call 964-0257 or visit www.stisidore.org. ‘It Shouldn’t Hurt to be a Child’ Benefit Luncheon Auxiliary for the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County will hold its fifth annual Benefit Luncheon from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at Round Hill Country Club, Alamo. Start with a champagne and hors d’oeuvre reception as you browse the silent auction tables, followed by an elegant lunch and drawings. Tickets are $65. Proceeds benefit programs provided to the community by CAPC. To purchase tickets, visit www.capc-coco.org. 14th Hats Off America Run and Walk Join Sparky George at the 14th annual Hats Off American Run and Walk from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at Sycamore Valley Park, 1211 Holbrook Dr., Danville. Cost is $35. Proceeds benefit Gold Star Military families. Call 855-1950. A Night in the Catskills Spend a super night in our Beth Chaim “camp” schmoozing with old friends while making new ones in the Jewish Community from 6-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at Beth Chaim Congregation, 1800 Holbrook Dr., Danville. The event will feature authentic Jewish foods and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $75 in January; $90 in February. Call 640-2547. Danville Rotary Crab Feed Join friends and neighbors for a fun night of crab, pasta, salad and dessert from 6:30-10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Isidore’s Small Gym, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. The evening will include door prizes and a silent and live auction. Tickets are $45. Proceeds benefit the community good works of Danville Rotary. Call 831-1100. Family Pancake Breakfast A family pancake breakfast will be held from 9-11:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at the San Ramon Senior Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. Cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit activities and programs for seniors. Call 973-3250. TVAR’s Claws for Paws Crab Feast Join Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore, for its fourth annual crab feast with all the crab you can eat plus Caesar salad, pasta, French bread, dessert, coffee and tea and a no host bar. Games and drawings for baskets and cash will be held. The cost is $50. Visit www.tvar.org or call 323-8517. Health Cardio Tennis Looking for a challenge? Join former world ranked tennis professional, Brett Stephenson, at Cardio Tennis from 6-7:30 p.m., every Monday, at San Ramon Valley High School, 501 Danville Blvd., Danville. Fast pace tennis drills combined with yoga, pilates and calisthenics. Cost is $15. Call 683-2460. Minimally Invasive Treatments for Varicose Veins Free Seminar Soohyun Kim, M.D., will discuss surgical and non-surgical treatments for varicose veins, and how to reduce pain and discomfort from 7:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, south conference room, south building, 7777 Norris Canyon Rd. This event is free. Call 275-8230. Kids and Teens ‘Punch and Judy’ Friends of the Danville Library will host Piccolo Puppet Player’s “Punch and Judy” at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Danville Library, Children’s Reading Room, 400 Front St. This program is suited for children 4 years and older. Call 837-4889. ‘She’s All That!’ Conference A special conference will be held for middle school girls and their parents from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at Gale Ranch Middle School, 6400 Main Branch Rd., San Ramon. There will be a keynote address by Sejal Hathi, 17 workshops for girls, four for parents; and “Live Your Dream” info tables. Cost is $30, including lunch for the girls. Register by calling 355-2442 or visiting www. soroptimist-sr.org. ‘Trixie Loves Speed Racer’ Blackhawk Museum presents a drop-in funshop “Trixie Loves Speed Racer” for children 3-10 years old from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at the museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Children will decorate Valentines, make snacks and more. This event is free with museum admission. Call 736-2277. Free Online Tutoring Available Contra Costa County Library is offering free homework help from expert online tutors to students grade 4-12 and beginning college from 1-10 p.m., Monday-Friday, at http://ccclib.org Hospice Support Group Hospice of the East Bay will host a support group for kids and teens from 5:156:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 24-March 31, at 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill. This group is offered for a fee and requires pre-registration; call 887-5678. Paws to Read Friends of the Danville Library and the Valley Humane Society presents “Paws to Read” at 4 and 4:35 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 23 and March 2, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. Children in grades 1-5 will read to dogs brought by handlers from the Valley Humane Society. This event is free, but registration is required by calling 837-4889. Pinewood Derby Cub Scout Pack 689 of Tassajara Hills Elementary School is extending an invitation to all non-Scouters (boys ages 7-10 years old) to join the Pinewood Derby festivities at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at Tassajara Hills Elementary School, 4675 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Visit www.pack689.org. Scout Sunday The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before Feb. 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Wear your class A uniform to church and have your Pack/Troop info available. Web Wizard Library Database Workshop Do your kids need help finding information for school work? If so, come to a workshop from 6:307:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. This program is for students in grades 3-5. Space is limited and registration is required; call 837-4889. Lectures/ Workshops Cancer 101 The Wellness Community will host a workshop on cancer which will cover subjects like understanding your diagnosis, what cancer is, navigating the health care system, using the internet as a research tool and more from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Call 933-0107. How to Start and Build Your Business Rick Elfman, a SCORE counselor and 32-year business owner, will share his knowledge about how to start and build a business at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. This workshop is free, but reservations are required by calling 646-5377 or e-mail jmills@ contracostasbdc.com. Stop Smoking Naturally Elephant Pharm will host a workshop on how to stop smoking and effective ways to address irritability, anxiety, coughing and food cravings from 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Elephant Pharm, 1388 S. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. This event is free. Call 8263858. Literary Events ‘R is for Rose’ Friends of the Danville Library presents “R is for Rose,” part of its First Wednesday Program at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Danville Community Center, Valley Oak Room, 420 Front St. Carolyn Parker will speak about the roses that grow in her garden. This event is free and open to the public. Call 837-4889. Miscellaneous Adopt a New Best Friend Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) offers wonderful animals for adoption every Saturday and Sunday, excluding most holidays. On Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., dogs and cats are available. For dates and times and other information, call TVAR at 803-7043 or visit its Web site at www.tvar.org. American Red Cross Public Blood Drive The American Red Cross is holding a public blood drive from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Rd., Danville. Appointments are required; visit www. beadonor.com. Continuous Progress Program Information Night The Vista Grande Continuous Progress Program will host an orientation meeting from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at Vista Grande Elementary School, multipurpose room, 667 Diablo Rd., Danville. The meeting is held to inform the community about the unique aspects of the program. Kindergarten applications will be available. Call 362-4098. Free Computer Instruction The Danville Library is offering free computer instruction on Word, Excel, Powerpoint or the Internet by appointment only. To make an appointment, visit the Danville Library Information Desk or call 837-4889 Recycle for Breast Cancer Recycle for Breast Cancer is open seven days a week accepting free dropoffs for computers, monitors, cell phones, laptops, servers and TVs, at 31 Beta Ct., Suite C, San Ramon. Call 735-7203 or visit www.recycleforbreastcancer.org. On Stage ‘Defending the Caveman’ A solo play of “Defending the Caveman” will be performed at 8 p.m., FridaySaturday and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Tickets are $49. Visit www.sanramonperformingarts.com. ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ The Saint Mary’s College Performing Arts Department will present a stage adaptation “Rumpelstiltskin” at 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at St. Mary’s College, LeFevre Theatre, 1928 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga. Tickets are $8. Call 631-4670. ‘The Underpants’ Come and enjoy Steve Martin’s adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s hilarious comedy “The Underpants” at 8 p.m., ThursdaySaturday and at 2 p.m., Sunday, until Feb. 7, at Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. General tickets are $22-$25; $15 for students with ID and groups of 10 more; to buy tickets visit the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., call 314-3400 or visit www. villagetheatreshows.com. Political Notes San Ramon Valley Republican Women Federated This club invites everyone to a luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. The program will be a panel discussion titled “Alamo Incorporation... Should They or Shouldn’t They?” Vicki Koc will represent the “Yes” side and R. Jean Taylor will represent the “No” side. Cost is $23, including lunch. Call Sonali at 314-9129. Seniors Bridge Seniors meet to play bridge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday at the Danville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Experienced players only. Cost is $1. Reservations are required. Call Jerri Kaldem at 8376283. Buzz Sessions Town of Danville presents Buzz Sessions for seniors from 1-2:30 p.m., each fourth Tuesday of the month, at Danville Library, Mt. Diablo Room, 400 Front St. These events are free, but register to reserve your place by calling 314-3400. Danville Senior Citizens Club The club meets from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., every Monday at the Danville Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., for line dancing exercise, bingo, mah jong and more. New members are welcome. Membership is $12 a year. Call Patricia Graber at 443-0268. Free Tax Help For seniors 60 years and older, free tax help for middle or low incomes is available Tuesdays, Feb. 7-April 11. For an appointment, call Gloria at 837-7628. HICAP Appointments The Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers its services free to anyone on Medicare or at least 60 years old with questions about health insurance coverage. Appointments are available the second Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday of every month by appointment; call 314-3400. Senior Crime Prevention The Town of Danville Police Department and Senior Services Division are partnering together to host a Senior Crime Prevention Workshop from 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, March 10, at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., Danville. The workshop will include the following topics: elder abuse, financial crimes, and fraud and property crimes. This workshop is free. Call 314-3705. Senior Sneaker Trips Town of Danville hosts Senior Sneaker Trips to different attractions throughout the area. For a list of dates, go to the Danville Community Center at 420 Front St., call 314-3400 or visit www. ci.danville.ca.us. Seniors Program Danville Veterans’ Memorial Hall Lounge hosts a senior drop-in program from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday, at Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 400 Front St., Danville. Activities include playing cards and board games, visiting with friends and meet- ing new people. Call 314-3400. St. Isidore’s ‘Young at Heart’ Join this group for a meeting from 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month at St. Isidore’s Ministries Center, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Optional Mass starts at 11:15 a.m.; lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. Nonprofit bingo follows. This event is free, but reservations are appreciated by calling 820-4447. Sports Adult Open Gym Basketball Danville Parks and Recreation Department holds drop-in basketball year-round at the Los Cerros Middle School, 968 Blemer Road, for ages 18 and over. Drop-in times are 7:30-9 a.m., Saturdays. Bring your own ball. Cost is $3 for residents, $5 for nonresidents. Call 314-3400. Adult Softball Adult Softball plays pickup softball at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays year-round. New members welcome. Call Bob Randall at 855-4646 for more information Danville Little League Player Tryouts Danville Little League Player Tryouts are from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 for 9 year olds; at the Charlotte Wood blacktop. Arrive 30 minutes before call time to check in and receive tryout number. Visit www.danvillelittleleague.net. Danville Tennis Club The Danville Tennis Club meets 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m., Saturdays for drop-in tennis at San Ramon Valley High School. This free co-ed club provides play for 4.0 to 5.0 and very strong 3.5 level players. See information at http://groups.yahoo. com/group/danvilletennisclub. Learn Tennis, Get Free Racquet Learn to play tennis in six hours and receive a free Dunlop Tennis Racquet. Sponsored by the United States Tennis Association, new classes start the first Monday of each month, from 6:30-8 p.m., at San Ramon Valley High School. The cost of six hours of group lessons is $100 per player. Lessons taught by former world ranked tennis professional/30-year coach. To register, call Brett, USPTA P-1 at 683-2460. San Ramon Valley Tennis Club This women’s league is year round for both A and B players meeting for practice weekday mornings. Membership is $30 annually. For information, call Patty at 820-8131 or Laurie at 820-0695. Walnut Creek Tennis Club WCTC is a free, co-ed tennis group for single adults of all ages and levels (primarily 2.5-3.5). It plays drop-in tennis from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays and Sundays at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek (S. Main). See information at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/ group/wctc/. Support Groups Addiction Counseling Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and referrals to centers nationwide to families in need of drug or alcohol addiction help. Call (800) 468-6933 or visit www.stopaddiction.com. American Chronic Pain Association The ACPA group meets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Monday at the Community Presbyterian Church Library at 222 W. El Pintado Rd., Danville. Bipolar Support Group The TriValley Support Group provides free peer support for people with mood disorders. It meets from 7:15-8:45 p.m., every Wednesday, at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Call 560-0842 Blue Star Moms California Blue Star Moms is a support group for families of members of the U.S. Armed >ÛiÊ7iiÞÊUÊ>Õ>ÀÞÊÓÎ]ÊÓääÊU Page 19 C A L E N D A R Forces. It meets at 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the month, at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Call Peggy at 866-7035 or Patty at 838-9096 or visit www.bluestarmoms.org. Cancer Support Groups Free support, education and stress management for cancer patients and their loved ones, including general support groups for all types of cancer patients as well as cancer specific groups for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumor, support groups for caregivers and life after cancer. Groups meet at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. For times and days, call 933-0107. Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery is a forward-looking and balanced Christ-centered recovery program for people with hurts, habits and hang-ups. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and the program starts at 7 p.m., every Friday, at East Bay Fellowship, 2615 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Childcare available for ages 5-11. Call 736-5100, e-mail celebraterecovery@eastbayfellowship.org or visit www.eastbayfellowship.org. ClutterLess Self Help Group Is clutter stressing you out? Cluttering is a psychological issue, not just an organizing issue. Join the group at their meeting from 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, at Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Mirador Dr. Optional $2-5 donation. Call 297-9246 or visit www.clutterless.org. Danville TOPS The Danville chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 9 a.m., every Tuesday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1550 Diablo Road. Call Bob Blendow at 935-9344 or Rosemarie at 838-7870. Find Help For Addiction Problems with drug or alcohol addiction in a loved one? Don’t know whom to turn to for help? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation to find the help you need. Come In for the Beer, Come Back for the Food Join us for the "Beer Drinker Bailout Hour!" $1.50 Off ALL Beers! Sun-Thurs 4pm to 5pm Call (866) 649-1594 or visit www. drugrehabresource.net. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? There is a solution to weight and diet obsession. This effective 12-step program has proven results. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. This group meets from 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. For a complete listing of East Bay meetings, call 838-1837 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. Heart Support Group This group provides support for people with heart disease, undergone a heart procedure and their families and caregivers and meets from 1:30-3 p.m., on the fourth Saturday of every month, at Kaiser Hospital Medical Office Building, 3rd Floor, Walnut Creek. Hear and learn from healthcare professionals speak on a variety of heart-related topics. Call 708-4151 or visit www.mendedhearts254.org. Hospice Support Hospice of the East Bay offers a variety of support groups and workshops for people experiencing grief after the death of a loved one. “Understanding Grief” workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20; “Widow and Widowers’ Support” is from 6-8 p.m., Feb. 9-March 30; “Grief Support for Families and Friends” is from 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 10-March 31, all at 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill. All groups are offered for a fee and require pre-registration; call 887-5678. Man to Man Prostate Cancer San Ramon Regional Medical Center offers “Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group” from 7:30-9 p.m., the second Tuesday of every month, at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, South Building, West Day Room, 7777 Norris Canyon Road. Call 933-0107. Newly Formed Proactive Group for Women Support Group for FIBRO, CFF and Chronic Pain meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m., every other Wednesday. Call 234-5621 or e-mail dsashby@msn.com. Overeaters Anonymous The group offers a 12-step approach to issues around food, overeating, anorexia and bulimia. There are many different groups that meet at different times and places, visit www.dvig.org. PFLAG The Danville/San Ramon Valley Chapter of Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a support group that meets at 7 p.m., every third Monday at the Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 838-8632. SRV Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating and bulimia. This group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St. Call Gordon at 8993117 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. Stroke Support Group This group will hold its monthly meeting from 7-9 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, at the Ball Auditorium at John Muir Medical Center, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek. Kyle Sullivan will be the guest speaker talking about “WalkAide.” After the talk, attendees will break into three coping groups. Call Ann at 376-6218. Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County This group meets at 7 p.m., the second Monday of every month (except August), at John Muir Medical Center, at either the Walnut Creek Campus, Ball Auditorium or the Concord Campus, Concord Room (locations alternate every other month). The group hosts guest speakers and provides coping groups for stroke survivors with and without aphasia or caregivers of stroke survivors. Call 376-6218. Tri-Valley Parkinson’s Support Group The group meets from 10 a.m.-noon, on the second Saturday of every month, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The group provides peer support for Parkinson’s patients and for their caregivers, families and friends. Call Norman or Jackie Bardsley at 831-9940. Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club This club provides support, information and friendship for mothers of any number of multiples meeting every second Tuesday of every month, at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. R/T discussion begins at 6:30 p.m.; roundtable discussion is open to all current and prospective members from 7:30-9 p.m., hosted by a twin mom member. Dads and babies welcome! Call 484-5886 or visit www.tvmotc.com. Volunteering American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation The American Red Cross is holding a volunteer orientation. Tour the Pleasanton Donor Center and learn about different ways to help from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5556-B Springdale Ave., Pleasanton. Advanced sign-up is required; call (510) 594-5165. 4-6 p.m. Animal Fosters Urgently Needed Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is looking for short-term fosters for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. ARF will provide the food, supplies and vet care; all you need to do is provide the love. Call 296-3173 or visit www.arf.net. Anna’s Program The specialized program of Hospice of the East Bay, Anna’s Program, is looking for dedicated and caring volunteers to provide companionship and practical support for women with recurrent breast cancer. To apply for free training, contact Vicki Smith at 887-5675 or e-mail vickis@hospiceeastbay.org. Assistance League of Diablo Valley This chapter of the National Assistance League seeks new volunteer members to help with a wide range of philanthropic service projects in many Contra Costa communities. 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Bruns House In-Patient Hospice Bruns House In-Patient Hospice is seeking volunteers to fill two- to fourhour shifts during the weekdays and weekends. To apply for free training, call 887-5678 and ask for the volunteer department, or e-mail volunteers@ hospiceeastbay.org. California Independent Film Festival Association Support the Arts in the Tri-Valley by joining the California Independent Film Festival Association. The donation of the membership will support independent film events. For information, visit www. caindiefest.com. CCI Volunteer Puppy Raising Program Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) are looking for special volunteers interested in raising a CCI puppy for 15-18 months and are now accepting applications. For information, call 1-800-572-BARK (572-2275) or visit www.cci.org. Child Abuse Prevention Council The Contra Costa County Child Abuse Prevention Council needs volunteer speakers for the community education program. 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Dhar for $1,030,000 505 Preakness Court Ponderosa Homes to D. & J. Jernstedt for $1,152,000 1978 South Forest Hill Place Dreisbach Trust to E. Carlson for $529,000 915 Trebbiano Court M. & J. Sinicropi to D. & E. Luciano for $950,000 Walnut Creek 1651 1st Avenue V. Eclipse to D. Breshears for $835,000 4285 Arbolado Drive Harding Trust to H. Lao for $1,420,000 58 Autumn Trail Lane Braddock & Logan to E. Flannery for $735,000 84 El Camino Corto A. & A. Hyman to M. Jessup for $207,000 345 Fenway Drive Sidorsky Trust to M. & J. Wasserman for $680,000 3033 Citrus Circle US Bank to K. Lam for $555,000 2586 Oak Road #132 G. Riis to R. Driscoll for $380,000 2594 Oak Road #162 R. & C. Chapple to M. Gager for $390,000 30 Pleasant Valley Drive Wells Fargo Bank to H. & S. Nep for $600,000 1879 Pomar Way C. Havercroft to T. Scarrow for $373,000 249 San Antonio Way T. Duncan to B. Duncan for $615,000 3625 Terra Granada Drive #1A Gans Trust to J. Lash for $425,000 Highly upgraded 4 bedroom 4.5 bath. 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