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Community rewards CVHS seniors

From left, Lauren Leonard and CV Women’s Club president Shirley Boyd JILL BEDECARRÉ Clayton Pioneer

CVHS honored over 100 of its outstanding seniors at their annual awards assembly last week. Among them were several deserving seniors recognized

by Clayton based businesses and organizations. Clayton Business and Community Association (CBCA), the Clayton Pioneer, Clayton Women's Club, American Association of University

Women (AAUW) and Council Member Pete Laurence. All awarded scholarships to deserving graduates.

The Clayton Pioneer honored three journalism students each with a $400 scholarship.

Ashley Farizell received an award for photojournalism with a photo essay on "Clayton Nature. She will attend Sonoma State College to pursue a career in teaching. Farizell is a California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer and was

From left, Pioneer publisher Tamara Steiner, Ashley Farizell, Jennifer Tun and Justin Soanes.

From left, councilmember Pete Laurence and Kevin Mizuno

also a winner of a $500 CBCA academic scholarship.

Jennifer Tun won the Pioneer award for graphic design. Tun is a California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer and will attend San Francisco State University in the fall. At CVHS, she was involved in leadership, soccer, Teens Who Care and the Multicultural Club.

The Pioneer recognizes Justin Soanes for his journalism talents. He will attend UC Santa

Luke Madera $1500. Coleman will attend Claremont McKenna College in the fall. He was a member of Senior Men and received the Presidents Education award, John Millar Track and Cross Country Scholarship and he was the CVHS Athlete of the Year.

Crockett is a California Scholarship Sealbearer and received the President's Education award. She will attend U.C. Santa Cruz and major in mathematics. Madera will attend

Tamara Steiner/Clayton Pioneer

VFW Quartermaster Rob VanBuskirk addresses the Memorial Day Celebration as representatives of the armed forces stand with the colors.

Inset, Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier

Barbara for marine biology and he hopes to get involved with the school newspaper. He received the CVHS Department Award for Publications and was editor of the CVHS Talon this past year.

The CBCA had 15 applicants for their scholarship program and gave a total of $5500 to seven CVHS students. Farizell joined three other students who were recognized for academics. Adam Coleman received $1000, Stephanie Crockett, $1000 and

When the Eneas sit around the dinner table at a family gathering, you're likely to hear talk about felony arrests, speeding tickets, perpetrators and petty theft. Sound unusual? Not if you know that four members of the Enea family are pursuing careers in law enforcement.

Sgt. Rich Enea has been a Clayton Police officer for the past 14 years and his son, Richard II, was recently sworn in as a new member of the Clayton Police Department.

Mom, Elizabeth works as a

Community Services Officer for the Antioch Police Department and daughter, Mary, works as a dispatcher and trainer for the Sheriff's department in Martinez, soon to attend law school at Golden Gate University. It's been a labor of love for the Eneas.

They love their work and the communities they serve.

Becoming a police officer was something Rich senior always wanted to do. From the time he was a student at Pittsburg High School, he had a hand in law enforcement, first as a Pittsburg Police Explorer and cadet at the age of 16 and

“This isn’t a town that’s afraid to show the flag,” said Ron Van Buskirk, Quartermaster of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1525, addressing the largest crowd ever to attend the Memorial Day Celebration in downtown Clayton.

A crowd of over 500 gathered under sunny skies to pay tribute to all servicemen and women who have lost their lives in war.

“It’s a somber and important day,” said Mayor Julie Pierce, “and I’m happy to see so many young people

From left, Elizabeth, Sgt. Rich, Rich II and Mary Enea. then as a reserve officer. He attended Sacramento State College and majored in criminal justice. In 1974, he was hired by the Crescent City

See Rewards, page 22

Police bust auto Clayton theft in remembers progress fallen heroes here. It’s important that children understand the meaning of the day...that it isn’t just a three day weekend and another chance to go to the mall.”

In his closing remarks, Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier reminded those present that “today, we hear some (critics) say that our country is divided.

But, it’s not what drives us apart, but what connects us that makes us uniquely American.”

Then, as the strains of “Taps” floated over the crowd from the hill above, the flag was lowered to half mast and and past VFW Quartermaster Ming Hanson solemnly led the retiring of the colors.

Eneas keep it all in the family JILL BEDECARRÉ Clayton Pioneer

the University of California Berkeley. He received numerous CVHS awards including Science Department, Governor's Scholar's Program and Richard B. Irvine Scholar Athlete.

Police Department and then worked as a detective for the Belmont Police Department. In 1990, he joined the Clayton Police force. This Sunday, June

Photo by Jill Bedecarré

6, Enea celebrates 30 years as a police officer.

See Family, page 22

Clayton police stopped an auto theft in progress recently and recovered stolen items from four Clayton car burglaries occurring earlier the same evening.

According to Sergeant Jason Russo of the Clayton PD, around 11:30 p.m., May 17, an Eagle Peak resident reported to police that his keys and lunch pail had been stolen from his 2001 Dodge truck. The truck was parked in front of his house. On duty that night was Officer Tim O'Hara. O'Hara, figuring that the likelihood of the thieves coming back to steal the truck was high, patrolled the street in the hours following the report.

As O'Hara drove by the house at 2 a.m., he saw the truck coming down the street followed by a 1999 Dodge van.

O'Hara attempted to stop both vehicles. The Dodge van stopped, but the driver of the Dodge truck fled the scene.

The Dodge van had been stolen out of Antioch five days earlier.

A search of the van turned up stolen articles from four auto burglaries reported that night in Clayton and at least four other car burglaries reported in Antioch the day before.

Recovered items include cell phones, mail, car amplifiers, clothing, bags, backpacks, computer hardware and CD's.

Many items are still unclaimed.

They may be identified and picked up at the Clayton police department.

A 21-year-old Antioch man was arrested and is being held at County Jail for possession of stolen property, grand theft and auto theft. The 2001 Dodge truck belonging to the Clayton resident had not been recovered at press time.

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Around Town DVMS students explore Mt. Diablo

Clayton women win highest CVHS honors Elizabeth “Beth” Lenz was named Grand Altair and Norma Galan received the Altair Award in Leadership at the CVHS Awards Assembly on May 26. The Altair awards are the highest honor bestowed on a graduating senior. Both young women are Clayton residents.

Lenz was recognized for outstanding academic achievement, graduating with a 4.0 and

Norma Galan

completing Honors courses in English, Math and Science and for her accomplishments in Drama and on the tennis court.

Her Drama teacher, Mr. Wills, not at all surprised that Lenz was named Grand Altair, describes her as being “a team player that can always make things work, willing to try new things, and almost inhumanly kind.”

Lenz will attend the University of California at Davis in the fall with a major in the life sciences.

Galan received the CVHS Altair Award for Leadership.

She served as class president in her freshman, sophomore and junior years and was elected Associated Student Body President in her senior year In April of this year, she represented 7,600 highly qualified students who were denied access to the UC system because of state budget cuts at

The seventh grade class at Diablo View Middle School spent an entire week on Mount Diablo participating in a lecture series on the geology and history of the mountain. The program was offered by the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association based at the Mitchell Canyon Interpretive Center. Some 50 students per day spent the morning at Rock City and the afternoon on the summit. It's a great way for students to connect to this amazing park that is literally in our backyard," says Cindy Brewington, DVMS Science teacher who orchestrated the field trip. She explained that the school plans to adopt a trail in the park which would be maintained by DVMS students.

Photo courtesy of DVMS DVMS SEVENTH GRADERS study Rock City on Mt. Diablo while on a week long field trip offered by the Mt. Diablo Interpretive Association

Elizabeth Lenz a “Town Hall Meeting” at San Jose State University. Invited to speak by State Senator John Vasconcellos, she addressed lawmakers and members of the media on the lack of funding for education in California.

Norma will attend Diablo Valley College in the fall and has been guaranteed a transfer to UC Davis in the fall of 2006 as a junior, where she will major in International Studies.

Carondelet girls to attend CSJ leadership conference

MDES “You look ridiculous” is a hit

HIPPOS Spencer Wallin, Casey Smith and Tyler Bryce (front row) with the jungle animals in “You Look Ridiculous.”

The Mt. Diablo Elementary kindergarten students of Miss Curtis, Miss Solo, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. West learned to be careful what they wish for when three hippos, jealous of all the other animals’ much glitzier body parts, dreamed of having the long necks, manes and wings of their jungle mates.

Luckily, they woke up before they ended up “looking ridiculous.”

The students performed the play, adapted from the book by Bernard Waber, in front of a packed house on May 26.

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Three Carondelet students, (pictured above from left), Shannon Collyer, a senior, Jennifer Edwards, a sophomore, and Charlotte Lewis, a junior, have been chosen to attend a leadership conference at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles from June 7 - 10.

Shannon, Jennifer and Charlotte, all Clayton residents, are three of the 10 girls who will represent Carondelet High School at the 2004 CSJ leadership conference.

This is the seventh annual conference, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, where girls from CSJ high schools gather to share experiences of leadership, ministry, prayer and fun.

Clayton Resident THE LYNNE FRENCH TEAM From left Julie Clairmont, Heather Gray, Sharon Sundin, Angelique Stone, Lynne and Danny French, Ruth Reed, and Julie Dunn.

Thank you to all the readers who have completed the reader survey inserted in the May 21 issue. Your feedback has been very helpful.

We are compiling the results and you may see some changes soon. If you have not yet sent us your survey, you can complete it on line at www.claytonpioneer.com.

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797 Armstrong Way 2131 Jefferson Way 719 Eagle Court

Recent Concord Sales Address 1975 Bonifacio Street #6 1133 Meadow Lane #88 4888 Clayton Rd #7 1133 Meadow Lane #9 5450 Concord Blvd. D1 2055 Sierra Road UnitA 3815 Northwood Drive F 3055 Treat Blvd. #29 1420 Bel Air Drive #206 3641 Clayton Road #48 1555 Schenone Ct A 5333 Park Highland Blvd. #36 1540 Lexington Road 1310 Lexington Road 1437 Saint James Parkway 1321 San Jose Drive 1737 Sapling Court 3330 Alfonso Drive 2543 Montgomery 2077 Carmel Drive 3156 Ida Drive 3580 Cranbrook Way 1986 North 6th Street 2524 Prestwick Ave 1889 Granada Drive 2937 Glenside Drive 3384 Benton Street

Price 128,000 131,000 159,000 180,000 206,000 266,000 260,000 276,700 275,000 273,000 277,500 304,000 330,000 390,000 360,000 360,000 352,500 355,000 395,000 357,000 376,500 392,500 415,000 390,000 420,000 410,000 415,000

Sale Date 5/4/04 5/7/04 4/29/04 4/28/04 4/29/04 4/30/04 5/4/04 4/30/04 5/5/04 5/10/04 4/28/04 5/7/04 4/30/04 5/6/04 4/29/04 4/30/04 4/30/04 4/30/04 4/30/04 5/7/04 5/2/04 5/6/04 4/30/04 5/3/04 4/29/04 4/30/04 4/28/04

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Bed/Bath Studio/1 1/1 1/1 2/1 1/1 2/1 3/2 2/1 2/2 3/2 2/1 2/1 3/1 3/1 3/2 2/1 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/2 4/2

283 Aria Drive 5476 Roundtree Place, K

Address 2040 Esperanza Drive 5449 Anselmo Court 4260 Lancelot 4984 Hames Drive 2031 Fir Street 3072 The Alameda 934 Faned Way 1494 Duncan Drive 3872 Larkspur Drive 1553 Thorn Drive 3895 Village 4638 Adams Drive 1765 Glazier Drive 5352 Meadow Wood Place 5373 Meadow Wood Place 1790 Clinton Drive 1614 American Beauty Drive 4464 Pinon Court 1380 Water Lily Way 4717 Springwood Way 1830 Paul Lane 1170 Camino Solano 5180 Heritage Drive 5382 Aspenwood Court 1951 Holly Creek Place 5290 Homedale Drive 963 S Rosehedge Court

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16711 Marsh Creek Rd. 991 Almaden Court Price 399,950 435,000 410,000 460,000 459,000 455,000 485,000 475,000 470,000 505,000 470,000 505,000 495,000 517,000 540,000 545,000 555,000 559,950 600,000 610,000 605,000 667,000 765,000 850,000 831,000 851,500 926,500

Sale Date 4/29/04 4/30/04 4/29/04 5/4/04 5/5/04 4/29/04 4/30/04 5/5/04 5/7/04 5/4/04 5/7/04 5/7/04 5/5/04 5/7/04 5/7/04 4/29/04 4/28/04 5/11/04 5/5/04 4/29/04 5/6/04 4/29/04 4/28/04 5/5/04 4/30/04 5/4/04 5/11/04

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There’s no place like home Full sunlight is no problem for most Salvia choices Salvia is a sensational choice for any Clayton Garden. This plant may be an evergreen, deciduous shrub, perennial, biennial and sometimes an annual.

Salvia is the largest genus of the mint family, numbering over 900

NICOLE HACKETT

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species throughout the world.

Salvia and Sage are the same.

They all have square stems, and whorls of two-lipped flowers, either distinctly spaced along flower stalks or tightly crowded to look like one dense spike.

Many colors are available, from whites to salmons, pinks to scarlet, lavender to purple, and some true blues to thrill. Salvia foliage is aromatic, and is used for cooking and oils. These plants attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and also make great cut flowers.

Full sun is no problem for several Salvia choices. Salvia Indigo Spires is one of Clayton standard perennials. This plant is a sure thing, Plant as the background perennial. Indigo Spires reaches four to five feet tall and wide with age. Oval, dark green leaves topped with violet-blue flowers that can reach two feet long. This perennial looks poor during winter but recovers quickly, and blooms spring through late fall. Excellent in a container and makes a great cut flower.

Surround with yellows for contrast. Coreopsis Crème Brullee and Moonshine Yarrow make distinct companions, and provide high interest.

Salvia sylvestris 'Maynight' is another great selection. This sage satisfies the need for a plant that grows wider than tall.

Maynight Sage has more bloom than leaf, three inches long indigo flowers with green bracts have continuous blooming with deadheading. Place in full sun and combine with Gaillardia Goblin for some showy fun.

Salvia verticillata 'Purple Rain' is a unique perennial when planted along a moss rock wall. This sage reaches one to two inches

tall and two to three inches wide.

Basil shaped leaves are topped with deep purple blossoms and calyxes appear late spring through mid fall if deadheaded.

Protect this sage from slugs.

Salvia x.Maraschino has vivid red flowers the color of maraschino cherries. This plant is irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. Best planted ingroups for more impact. Not fussy about soil or fertilizer. Cut back hard to encourage density.

Salvia lemmonii is yet another full sun salvia; this woody perennial has dark pink blooms for the pastel garden. Growing four feet tall and wide plant this perennial in the back of your perennial bed.

Layer with other pastel tones such as 'Heidi' Yarrow and 'Apple Blossom' Penstomen.

Salvia leucantha is the most common salvia that you see around town. Mexican Sage is it's other name. Grey, fuzzy foliage and dark purple spikes of flowers are enjoyed most of the year. This plant loves to have its old wood removed every year in March. This plant is front yard worthy. For curb appeal mix the Mexican Sage with Crepe Myrtle and Rose Carpet. This combination is sun, heat and drying winds. Sounds like home.

Some Salvia appreciates part shade in our hot climate. It is great to know that such a reliable perennial can be enjoyed in so many growing situations. Salvia Guaranitica 'Purple Majesty' and 'Costa Rica Blue' are both stunning, tall selections that favor a sun-shade-sun location. Each reaches a four to five feet tall and nearly as wide, with a very upright growth habit. Distinctly spaced green calyxes hold deep purple and cobalt blue flowers.

These selections are very dramatic. They become a sunshade-sun garden focal point.

'Purple Majesty' looks fabulous with Corokia 'Sunsplash' a fancy leafed, pyramidal shaped ever-

Salvia green, and Sizzling Pink Loropedalum. The 'Costa Rica Blue' is exquisite when placed under the red foliage of the 'Bloodgood' Japanese Maple.

The cobalt color of the bloom looks amazing with the red foliage. Surround this garden with the chartreuse Abelia, and use Ajuga for a groundcover.

This is excellent salvia inspired garden. Salvia chiapensis with it's dark green basil shaped leaf and watermelon pink bloom is a show stopper. This perennial grows two feet tall and two feet wide. Skirt this salvia with Dickens Gold Campanula. The yellow foliage contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green leaves. This plant blooms spring through frost. This makes Salvia chiapensis a worthy addition to any part shade bed. Plant beneath trees, birch, and flowering plum for some extra interest. Salvia Elegans 'Pineapple' is a tall, bushy sage with deep coral blooms atop fragrant foliage.

This plant smells as good as you would think. Clayton Gardeners should grow Pineapple Sage just for the conversation it creates.

Share the fragrance with friends, and admire all the hummingbird activity that this introduction will bring.

Salvia Mexicana'Chartreuse' is rare and may require some winter protection, but for those who collect Salvias, it is a chance worth tak-

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ing. Light greenish gray leaves soft and fuzzy to the touch. Plant near the home in the shade for some winter warmth. This plant may reach three to five feet tall and wide if you are lucky.

Blooms are later in the season.

Starting mid summer. Once the heat comes more consistently.

Yellow green calyxes with deep blue blooms are total perfection.

This bloom is a photo opportunity. Admire this plant, it is beautiful.

Some plants are so magnificent that they are given the name sage in their common name.

Jerusalem Sage, is really Phlomis fruticosa. The leaf is lance shaped and gray, the bloom is golden yellow one inch flower ball of many small whorls. This plant blooms in several waves if deadheaded. We know Perovskia Atriplicifolia as Russian Sage.

Tall gray foliage spikes to four inches tall and wide. Periwinkle two lipped flowers start in mid spring and dazzle through early fall. This plant is worthy, even though it's not really a sage.

Salvia is an absolutely sensational choice for any garden.

They are faithful and inspiring.

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31 Atchinson Stage Road $ 5187 Keller Ridge Drive 4103 Coyote Circle 567 Mt. Olivet Place 136 Joscolo View 615 Julpun Loop 3064 Windmill Canyon 534 Mt. Dell Drive 104 La Encinal Court 387 Blue Oak Lane 6040 High Street

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610,000 710,000 395,000 680,000 725,000 520,000 579,000 497,000 750,000 895,000 535,000

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What's in a name? Arcane British and Irish foods explored In a few weeks, this babbling brook is going to have a country cousin for dinner. I'll be serving cos, cock-a-leekie soup, chump chop with liquor, marrow and swede, and a sultana tart with coffee sugar crust.

What was that, you ask?

Well, I was drawing from the vernacular of Cockney English rhyming slang and my friends and family across "The Pond" in the U.K. I, the cook (babbling broo"), was announcing an upcoming dinner for a dozen (country cousin) of romaine (cos) salad, chicken leek soup, lamb chops (chump chops) with parsley sauce ("liquor"), with squash (marrow) and turnips (Swede), and a dessert of raisin pie with sugar crust (brightly colored crystals, no coffee).

I spent part of my law school in Ireland and England.

Lucky me, I had a kitchen and hosted many a meal for my fellow students. Two or three times a week, I'd ply the butcher shops, bakeries and greengrocers to cobble together some American fare. Just as often, I'd try a different cut of

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explaining the ingredients and products I was looking for. I'd want a hamburger bun, but I'd have to ask for a bap. If I were looking for a chocolate chip cookie, I'd look for a biscuit.

For a quick meal, I might grab a couple of meat pasties (please, pronounce it with a short "a" like in "had") or coley at a chippie (fish and french fries at a corner stand).

For some things I would

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I'm not a fan of coddle (bacon boiled with potatoes), but I'd join in a dish of Ruby Murray (curry).

There are many tasty Irish and English dishes to intrigue the palate, satisfy the soul, and tell a story at the same time.

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Fools-fruit dishes, not people-date back to the 16th century in England, where the term was originally one of endearment. A simple dish of fruit and cream, here updated, calls for low-fat cheeses.

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I grant you that the names of some dishes are quite misleading. While Welsh rabbit is actually a lacto-vegetarian dish, toad-in-the-hole has nothing to do with Prince Charming's alter ego--it's really a sausage cooked in a Yorkshire pudding-type batter.

Toad-in-the-Hole 4 large breakfast sausage links ½ c all-purpose flour 2 eggs ½ tsp. salt 1¼ c milk Preheat oven to 450°F. Sauté the sausages until nearly cooked through and cut into chunks. Pour fat from the sausages into 9x9 square metal pan (should yield 1-2 Tbsp, add butter if necessary) and place pan in oven until fat is very hot. Meanwhile, make batter, mixing together remaining ingredients until very smooth.

Pour batter into hot pan, add sausage chunks and return to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes at 450°F; then reduce heat to 400°F and bake until puffed and golden (about 25-30 minutes). (Look through the glass in the oven door if you have one or peek quickly, because the batter can fall when the cooler kitchen air lowers the temperature in the oven.)

Serve immediately with beef au jus or brown gravy.

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There’s no place like home You may need a review appraisal There are two parts to the home-mortgage approval process. One part is to make sure the buyers are qualified to carry the financial burden of the mortgage payments.

The other is to make sure the property is acceptable to the lender.

The property is usually the lender's ultimate security. The

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lender wants to make certain that the property sells for enough to pay back the mortgage if the buyers stop making the mortgage payments.

Before a mortgage approval, the lender reviews a title report on the property to verify that there aren't any unacceptable title defects. In addition, a professional appraiser prepares an appraisal of the property. The appraisal report includes details about the property such as the square footage, the lot size, amenities, deficiencies, the cost to rebuild and a description of the neighborhood.

The appraisal report also includes information about similar properties in the neighborhood that sold recently. These similar properties are called comparable properties or comparables (comps, for short). Appraisers arrive at a market value for the subject property by compar-

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ing it to the comparables.

Make adjustments to the subject property for amenities it has or lacks when compared to the comparable properties.

The mortgage is approved when the subject property appraises for the purchase price, the title report is clear and all buyers' financial documentation is acceptable to the lender. But occasionally lenders ask for additional documentation or for an appraisal review before they will unconditionally approve a mortgage.

An appraisal review is an examination of the appraisal report by a second appraiser to confirm that the value is accurate. Some review appraisals include a physical inspection of the property. This can delay loan approval.

Don't remove the financing contingency from your purchase agreement until all of the lender's approval conditions, including an appraisal review, are met. If your financing contingency is due and the lender won't give final loan approval until a review appraisal happens, you have two options. Either you can ask the sellers for an extension on the financing contingency or you can remove the contingency subject to a satisfactory appraisal review. The latter is usually preferable because it gives sellers the security of knowing that all but one of the lender's approval conditions

has been satisfied.

Appraisal reviews are more common when home prices are rising or falling. In these cases, yesterday's comparables may be out of date in terms of current market value.

Recently an appraisal review was required before granting the final mortgage approval to the buyers of an Oakhurst home. The home had sold for significantly more than the asking price with multiple offers. The lender wanted to make sure that the home hadn't sold for an over-inflated value.

Appraisal reviews rarely result in a denied loan. But, what happens if the review appraiser thinks the property sold too high? If your purchase contract includes a contingency for the home to appraise for the purchase price, you can probably with-

draw from the contract without penalty.

However, if you and the seller want to keep the deal together, one option is to have the seller carry financing for you to make up the difference between the amount the lender will lend and the mortgage amount you need to close the sale. Alternatively, if the seller agrees, lowering the purchase price could reflect the new appraised value.

Better yet: ask your agent to provide the lender with recent comparable sales information that will justify the original purchase price.

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There’s no place like home Have a Happy Bird Day in your own backyard Thanks to everyone who has commented on the column and asked me their bird questions. At least I know I am not the only one enjoying our feathered friends.

So, Happy Bird Day! I like Bird Days because you can

have them as often as you want.

All you have to do is notice a bird, identify it if you can, and it's a Happy Bird Day. No counting unless you want to (sounds like golf).

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pretending to be injured while emitting their loud cries.

A treat for me around the sixth hole was a Western Meadowlark perched in the top

Western Meadowlark

of a tree, singing his heart out, looking like he just had a bath in the nearby pond. The Western Meadowlark is approximately nine inches long, has a long sharply pointed bill, white and black streaks, with white and brown head stripes, mostly yellow neck, breast and under parts with a broad black "V" on its breast and a brown tail with white outer tail feathers. The yellow neck and breast with the big black "V" along with the long pointy beak are the easiest identifiers. Males commonly use fence posts as perches while singing. They will sing to stake out a breeding territory that averages seven acres in size but may vary from three to 15 acres.

Males have been known to have more than one mate, sometimes up to three females may nest within its territory.

Meadowlarks are ground nesters; they weave dried grasses into a bowl shape, typically within a larger grass clump for shelter and camouflage. Nesting and brood-rearing chores are done primarily by the female, although the male may help feed the young.

Another common frequenter of the golf course is the Barn Swallow. They are easily distinguished from other swallows by the deeply forked tail and rust colored under parts. The barn swallow's aerial maneuvering is unexcelled.

They effortlessly make sharp turns while flying at high speed, zipping here and there, catching flies and other insects on the wing and in great numbers. Barn swallows usually nest in small colonies and also hunt togethe. When a cat or other predator approaches their nesting site, the entire colony will sometimes mob the intruder in an impressive display of aerial acrobatics. Most of their hunting is done near ground level, over open fields and especially near water. So look for them dipping into ponds, zipping over greens, and darting along fairways. Sort of sounds like that dimpled white ball, just please don't try to hit these joys of nature with your clubs.

Until next time, my wish is for you to have many Happy Bird Days.

Cathie Gernhardt has lived in Clayton for the past 38 years.

Bird watching is one of her greatest joys. She has taken classes at Wild Birds Unlimited and has frequently participated in local bird walks. You can email her at Cathie@claytonpioneer.com.

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Preserving the architecture of the Old General Store I was happy to see your article that the landmark old general store known as the Village Market, which recently sustained a fire in downtown Clayton, will be restored. I say “landmark” not in the legal sense, but because the store is just thatreadily identified with that

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Week ending May 21, 2004 The dates and times shown indicate when the incident was reported to the Police Department.

ACCIDENTS 05/21/04, 5:12 p.m.

Clayton Road and Diablo View Lane. Traffic Accident, no injuries.

05/25/04, 2:50. Clayton Road. Traffic Accident.

Property damage only.

ARRESTS 05/21/04, 6:13 p.m. Marsh Creek Road and Pine Lane. A 35 year old Stockton male was stopped for speeding and found to be driving without a license. He was issued a citation and released on his signed promise to appear.

05/22/04, 2:05 a.m. Eagle Peak Ave. and Oakhurst Drive. A 23 year old Antioch female was stopped for expired registration. She was found to be driving on a sus-

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western historic character that makes Clayton special.

A building does not have to be 100 years old to be historic. There can be no question that the general store has contributed to giving Clayton that small town flavor we are so fortunate to enjoy. Too many small towns

across America have lost their wonderful old buildings to replacement development rather than restorative development. Yes, the building needs paint and repair. And the owner should be permitted to make the enhancements he seeks. However, I do hope that the City, the

owner, and the architects will recognize the architectural value that this old western general store has, fit for a Norman Rockwell painting, and will preserve for future generations its general architectural character.

Bruce Feld Clayton

pended license, displaying false tabs, expired registration and no insurance. She was issued a citation and released on her signed promise to appear.

05/22/04, 4:19 a.m. Kirker Pass Road. A 41 year old Concord male was approached when he was seen near a business that was closed. He was identified and found to be in possession of stolen property and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to Concord Police Department for booking.

05/23/04, 3:20 a.m.

Clayton Road and Washington Blvd. A 28 year old Concord male was stopped for speeding. He was arrested after failing a field sobriety test and transported to Concord Police Department for booking. The passenger in the vehicle, a twenty-seven year old Concord male, was released at the scene.

05/24/04, 10:11 p.m.

Clayton Road After responding to a domestic violence call, a 41 year old Clayton male was arrested for battery and transported to Concord Police Department for book-

ing.

05/26/04, 12:00 p.m.

Kirker Pass Road. A 20 year old Concord female, known to have an outstanding warrant, was arrested at her resident without incident. She was transported to Concord Police Department pending transport to County Jail.

05/26/04, 5:49 p.m.

Clayton Road.

Police responded to a call regarding an altercation over a parking stall between a 55 year old Clayton male and a 55 year old Concord female. A Private Person’s Arrest form was completed against the 55 old Clayton male.

05/27/04, 1:30 p.m.

Wallace Drive and N. Mitchell Canyon Road. A routine traffic stop was made on a bicyclist for not having any lighting equipment. The 25 year old Martinez male was found to be in possession of drugs and known stolen property.

He was issued a citation and released with his signed promise to appear.

05/27/04, 7:28. Alef Court.

A 29 year old Pittsburg male was stopped for not having a rear brake light. He was identified and found to be driving

with a suspended license and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and transported to Concord Police Department for booking.

05/27/04, 2:20 a.m. Main Street and Oak Street. A 25 year old Concord male was stopped for speeding. After failing a field sobriety test he was arrested and transported to Concord Police Department for booking. The passenger in the vehicle, a 25 year old Clayton male, was also arrested for disorderly conduct/alcohol. He was transported to Concord Police Department with the driver of the vehicle.

BURGLARIES/THEFTS 05/22/04, 5:21. Pine Hollow Road. Burglary Residential.

05/24/04, 6900 block of Marsh Creek Road (Easley Ranch). Burglary Commercial.

Golf cart taken from a shed.

Later recovered.

05/24/04, 12:29 a.m.

Kirker Pass Road, Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church.

Food items stolen from a storage room.

05/26/04, 6:52 a.m.

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Clayton Sports CVLL Challenger Division says "play ball"!

JIM ZEWAN Clayton Pioneer

Little League Baseball does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender or religious preference.

Meeting that high standard for children with disabilities while they are playing baseball is no small feat, as you might imagine.

In 1991 Little League Baseball established the Challenger Division to make that dream possible. The Challenger Division of Little League Baseball is a program specifically designed for mentally and physically disabled youth to allow them to enjoy the full benefits of little league baseball in an athletic environment structured to their particular abilities.

The most fundamental goal of the Challenger Division is to give everyone who wants to play a chance, regardless of their personal limitations. Clayton Valley

Little League (CVLL) also started its Challenger Division in the early 1990's. Alan Hatcher was the CVLL President involved at the time and Jennie Fitzgerald is the current President of CVLL. Youths with all types of disabilities are welcome.

Challenger Division teaches more than the skills of baseball, although that, in itself, is very important to many of its athletes.

The true value of the Challenger Division program is the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports including building friendships, participants' self-esteem and learning the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.

Brophy is the Challenger Division Vice President at CVLL and he has personally been involved with Challenger baseball for over 13 years. Brophy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each season of Challenger baseball. He can be

found on the baseball diamond with his Challenger team every Sunday when games are scheduled. He got started with the program when his son, "J J," who has cerebral palsy joined the league and he has been involved ever since. He knows the Challenger Division and its values and he knows firsthand how to make it work for disabled youth and their parents. "We let the players do everything they can," Brophy said.

Brophy recalls the time his team had a blind player, and in order to allow that player to bat, he got a special ball that made noise after it was pitched. The blind player could hear the ball in order to hit it. And, it worked!

Accommodations of all kinds are made so that a player with almost any disability can play.

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CHALLENGER LEAGUE PLAYERS from left: front row: Stephen Truong, Samantha Alexander, Ryan Goldman, Kimberly Strader, Jesse Rodgers, Chris Anderson, Pat Briggs, Ryan Redding. Middle row: Nathan Arisco, J.J. Brophy, Jade Ho, Zachary Hom, Ben Inoeller, Arista Dawson. Back row: Joshua Wilson, Maricella Menjivar, Stephanie Vigil, Mike Carter, Ryan Aryer. Coach Jim Brophy (left) and Manager Roger Wilson are holding the banner. lar league, the entire Challenger team, which can be up to 15 or more, play in the field at the same time. In addition, players often have "buddies" who help players with certain tasks while they are playing, depending upon the athlete's disabilities. It can get a little crowded defensively when there are a lot of people in the field at the same time.

However, getting it done together is important. Players with one disability may help another player with a different disability.

Every player gets up to bat in

each inning. Sometimes pitched balls are hit and sometimes a tee is used. No balls, strikes or outs are recorded. Those things are not really that important. The inning is over. No scores are kept. The thrill of the game is in the playing of the game..

Jim Brophy explained that Challenger is the fastest growing division in Little League Baseball. And he would like more of the disabled youth of the Clayton Valley area to give it a try.

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at the three CVLL Major, Minor A, and Minor B fields behind Clayton Valley High School and occasionally at the Boatwright field on the local Cal State Hayward campus.

District 4 of the Challenger Division currently has 13 teams participating. The teams include 6 teams from Clayton Valley Little League, which are the A's #1, A's #2, Cards, Giants, DBacks and Rockies teams as well as five teams from Walnut Creek.

There are also two teams from Pinole/Hercules. CVLL teams plays home games within its own league and "inter-league" home and away games with the teams from Walnut Creek and Pinole/Hercules.

Local Clayton Valley residents involved in CVLL Challenger baseball include Matt Chirco, Manager of the CV A's #1 Team, Alan Hatcher, Manager of the CV Giants Team, Mike Hamilton who is a player/coach and players, Zachary Hom, Cheyanne Andrus, Ryan Goldman, Marichella Menjivar, Ben Moeller, Cassie Beretta, Jonathan DeCosta, Jenna DeCosta, John Gazaway, Katherine Kreft, Nathan Arisco, Ryan Arter, Maxx Kleinman, Zach Kleinman and Peter Mason.

The season runs from late March through June 27 this year.

The next home game at the Clayton fields are scheduled for Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. so stop by to see a game . . . you won't be disappointed.

Brophy made it clear that any player interested in Challenger baseball could sign up at any time. There are no restrictions or deadlines. Anyone interested in joining or needing more information should contact Jim Brophy at 685-1801.

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Clayton Sports Vincent and Laux rock at NCS track finals MIKE WAGNER Special to the Pioneer

Clayton Valley freshman Alana Laux had a "coming-out" party the week before last at the North Coast Section Track and

Moresi named WAC player of the week Fresno State's freshman outfielder Nick Moresi, son of Clayton resident Ed Moresi who is the owner of Ed's Mudville Grill, was named the Western Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the week for May 10-16.

The Clayton native hit .667 (4-6) with a home run and six

place overall with a time of 50.28 at the "Tri-Valley" meet which included BVAL, DFAL and EBAL teams from across Diablo Valley.

On the Boys side, senior Justin Vincent took second place in both the 110m high NICK MORESI

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Laux, who played JV soccer earlier this winter for the Eagles also qualified to go to the North Coast "Meet of Champions" in the 200m as well, placing 4th with a time of 26.32. In other girls events, junior Stephanie WarrenKigeny came in 4th place in the triple jump with a fine effort of 34'-4.50". She also qualified for the "Meet of Champions" May 28 and 29 at Cal-Berkeley. The Eagle's Girls 400m Relay team of Mehan Dickey, Nicole Stupka, Hayley Gourlet, anchored by the swift Alana Laux, garnered a qualifying 6th

hurdles and 300m low-hurdles races with times of 15.08 and 39.64. Vincent, who has only been running the high hurdles for one year is San Jose State bound and credits coach Dwight Anderson with some of his hurdling technique. Vincent will be a #3 seed heading into the North Coast "Meet of Champions" at Cal-Berkeley and has an excellent opportunity to qualify and advance to the CIF State Meet Championships in Sacramento, June 4 and 5.

Other boy competitors qualifying for the NCS "Meet of Champions" were senior Alex Ross in the 100m with a time of 11.39, good for 6th place; and Justin Vincent's twin-brother, Troy who also qualified to go on with a 23.52 in the 200m, good enough for 7th place.

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SOCCER TEAM OPENINGS. Class 3 (U16) Competitive Boys Team needs two or three more players to finish its roster. Practices are held close to Clayton. Anyone who is interested or who needs more information should call Coach Ric Schiff at (925) 6722347, or e-mail rschiff@pacbell.net JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS AT OAKHURST. Junior golfers can join the professional staff at Oakhurst for a week of fun and specialized instruction at a Junior Golf Camp right here in Clayton from 8 to10 a.m.each day. The young golfers will learn the rules of golf as well as golf etiquette, grip, alignment, posture, basic swing mechanics and stance.

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MIKE ROSE’S AUTO BODY CVHS VARSITY SOCCER player Buffy Garchar got dunked at the Bocce Ball fundraiser as JV boys soccer coach Mani Salimpour looks on.

Clayton Valley High School's "Bocce and Fun Day" fundraiser for the new track and field was held Saturday, May 22 and was a huge success. "It was a quality event and people who came were saying they were anxious to attend the next one," said Pat Middendorf, CVHS Girls Athletic Director.

The event featured bocce ball competition and a host of fun activities.

To no one's surprise, the CVHS Bowling team took second place in the bocce competition and the overall winner was the Phys Ed Dept/Coaches team that included Bob Ralston, Brian Baker and A.J. Hanson. "The hit of the day was the dunk tank," Middendorf said. Some of the favorite dunk tank "targets" included Football Coach Herc Pardi and 'Maggie, the Narc', (the onsite narcotics officer at CVHS, as she is often affectionately called)."

Other favorite games included the football team's "Punt, Pass & Kick" competition as well as the soccer team's "Shootout Contest". The event raised close to $4,000. According to Middendorf, about $60,000 is still needed to cover the base costs of the new synthetic field and track that will be installed at CVHS soon. Groundbreaking and work on the new

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Congratulations Clayton Valley High School Class of 2004 Erwin Jay Dichoso Abalos Paola Margarita Acevedo Michelle Louise Adams Jared Allen Adkins Kevin Prescott Adkins Ricardo Aguilar Dominic Patrick Aguirre Kayhan Nakhostin Ahmadi Masood Nawabi Ahmadi Luisito Stanley Alamares Cory John Alden Tyler Jedediah Almond Madison Lydia Altamirano Rene Alvarez Rebecca Kay Anderson Timothy Michael Andryauskas Zachary Thomas Arata Leonardo Jose Arevalo Christian James Arnot Brandon William Arp Gabriel Michael Arruda Amir Ali Asghar James Elliot Bailey Sean Patrick Bailey Carrie Dianne Baioni Stefanie Torreno Banas Ellis Cabril Barnes Nicole Christina Barrios Robert James Bartling Aaron Charles Bates Jacob Daniel Baturin Danielle Dominique Bay Cindy Ann Becker Harold S Bell Luke Michael Beranis Emily Lynn Berby Jacqueline Michelle Bernardo Shane Michael Berrett Jordan Scott Bevan Tracey Irene Bevans Christina Mae Blackshere Jonathan Gregory Blaine Chelsey Lynette Blatter Eric Ryan Blickensderfer Sara Jean Boessenecker Wesley Toshio Bohn Kevin Robert Bowen Jennifer Lauren Boyle Veronica Caroline Brandt Amber Michelle Branske Courtney Ann Brown Troy Martin Brown Jenna Nicole Bruno Jennifer Melissa Bryan Joseph Martin Bryant Marc Francis Buhagiar Nam Thanh Bui Danielle Nicole Burdette Brie Lynn Burnham Harmonee Suzanne Burton Geoff Byrns Heather Nicole Cable Sarah Jean Cahill Saul Eliezer Calderon Jared Richard Caldwell Michael Abalos Calpito Micah Quinn Cantrell Jonathan Augustine Cantu Michael Allen Caponio Danielle Lee Carman Mickey Alexander Carmo Courtney Ellen Caro Jameson Daryl Carter Zachary Thomas Case Ryan Samuel Cassity Miguel Antonio Catala Jordan Eric Caviness Valerie Kathleen Celle Ovan Ngok Fung Chan Kimberly Cheng Mark Raymond Cherko Cady Elizabeth Child Brigitte Lynn Christensen Brittany Jean Christensen Brett Douglas Christman Pierce Uy Chua Nicholas Andrew Cinto

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Clayton Pioneer Congratulates Clayton Valley High School Class of 2004 Award Winners Adams, Michelle CVHS Department Award Special Education Adkins, Kevin CVHS Department Award-Industrial Tech Anderson, Rebecca President's Education Award Arp, Brandon Matt Galvin Memorial Scholarship Bailey, Sean California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Banas, Stefanie SERVICE ALTAIR California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Bevan, Jordan President's Education Award Boessenecker, Sara California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Governor's Scholars Program Bowen, Kevin California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Boyle, Jennifer Bank of America Achievement Award - Clayton Arts Certificate Governor's Scholars Program Contra Costa Musical Theater Scholarship University of Colorado at Boulder Scholarship Branske, Amber President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Brown, Courtney California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Byrns, Geoff Matt Nolen Memorial Scholarship Cheng, Kimberly California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Christensen, Brigitte California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Bank of America Achievement Award Home Economics Certificate Christensen, Brittany California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Brigham Young University Award of Excellence Chua, Pierce California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Cinto, Nicholas President's Education Award Cohn, Rebecca CVHS Department AwardClayton Arts Contra Costa Musical Theater Scholarship Colao, Ryan California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Coleman, Adam California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award John Millar Track/Cross Country Scholarship Clayton Business & Community Association Scholarship CVHS Athlete of the Year Cook, Ryan CVHS Alumni Scholarship Crockett, Stephanie California Scholarship

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Hooks, William California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program CVHS Department Award-Music Clayton Business & Community Association Scholarship Hunter, Amanda Stephens College Scholarship Jamali, Ghani Diablo Scholarship Kanitkar, Kedar California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award CVHS Department Award-Social Science National Merit Finalist Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship CSF Seymour Memorial Award Finalist Kaiser Permanente Student Volunteer Scholarship Bank of America Achievement Award--Liberal Arts Plaque Governor's Scholars Program Keeler, Nicole California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Diablo Scholarship Connors/Felix Alumni Scholarship Kenney, Kellie Bank of America Achievement Award--Drama Certificate Pittsburg Community Theater Governor's Scholars Program Lawrence, Emily California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Wells Fargo Dependent Children Scholarship National Merit Letter of Commendation CVHS Department AwardEnglish Lenz, Elizabeth GRAND ALTAIR California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Leonard, Lauren California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program America Association of University Women Scholarship Clayton Women's Club Scholarship Bank of America Achievement Award-French Certificate Clayton Valley Future Teacher Scholarship Connors/Felix Alumni Scholarship Senior Women's Gold Scholarship St. Mary's Honors at Acceptance Lewis, Afton Bank of America Achievement Award-English Certificate Machado, Inez Academy of Art College Scholarship Madera, Luke California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award CVHS Department Award-Science Governor's Scholars Program Bank of America Achievement Award Plaque Math Clayton Business & Community

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Award-Spanish Certificate Governor's Scholars Program Schroeder, Kristen California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Schuh, Katie California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Governor's Scholars Program Smiley, Katie California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Soanes, Justin Clayton Pioneer Scholarship CVHS Department Award-Publications Swanson, Shawna California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Bank of America Achievement Award-Fine Arts Plaque Governor's Scholars Program TenBrook, David California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Terminello, Will President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Texiera, Jason California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Tongol, Michelle CVHS PeerTutor Scholarship St, Mary's Scholarship Tun, Jennifer California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Clayton Pioneer Scholarship Ty, Justin Daughters of the America Revolution Good Citizen Award St. Mary's Scholarship Wadsworth, Tabitha CVHS Department Award--Art Williams, Carolyn California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Wills, Kristopher California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Bank of America Achievement Award-Math Certificate Governor's Scholars Program Wilson, Julie California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Wirtz, Jenna California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Senior Women's Silver Scholarship Young, Christopher California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Zachan, Matthew California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Zewan, Matthew California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer President's Education Award Governor's Scholars Program Zolfaghari, Rahman California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer Don H. Splawn Scholarship Clayton Valley Future Teacher Scholarship

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Hikers’ Haven

Black Diamond Mines (Chaparral/Manhattan Canyon Loop)

KEVIN PARKER

AVID OUTDOORSMAN Imagine if you can, the five thriving mining towns of Nortonville, Somersville, Stewartville, West Hartley and Judsonville employing over 900 miners between the 1850's and the early 1900's.Today, little remains of these mining communities, with the exception of Rose Hill Cemetery and other various remnants scattered throughout the park.

I consider an area so rich in history to be a bonus for Hikers' Haven. What was once California's largest coal-mining operation has been transformed into a 5,985 acre preserve known as Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. With the urban sprawl mounting a heavy attack on our wide-open hillsides, be thankful that the land within the boundaries of Black Diamond is protected.

Upon entering the park, old supplied sand for glass making.

Chaparral Loop dives deep mine shafts, tailings, excava- Continue towards Chaparral down into Manhattan Canyon tions, chambers, and tunnels Ridge until you reach the trail and eventually terminates at the provide obvious clues about the junction and stay on the loop footbridge near the next trail nearly four million junction. At this tons of coal which point, I recommend was removed from the a hard left onto earth during the 50 Manhattan Canyon years the mines were Trail as you wind in operation. While your way through most of my hikes dry creek beds, up highlight the actual well maintained trails themselves, stairways until you Black Diamond offers find the sage and an abundance of chaparral at your opportunities to simback and wide ply wander aimlessly open golden fields and enjoy. Within a laid out in front of ten-minute walk from you. As Manhattan the parking lot, you Canyon intersects can visit mining feaBlack Diamond tures such as "Eureka Trail, spend some Slope" and "Powder time enjoying the Magazine." view. This portion After you have of the hike is withspent some time out a doubt, one of exploring the area, the most scenic in pick up the Chaparral the park.

Loop Trail just past Black Diamond the picnic area near Trail skirts the the Greathouse ridgeline and then Visitor Center (open meets up with on weekends and Nortonville Trail Photo courtesy Kevin Parker near Rose Hill (el. most holidays). This trail begins as a gravel SANDSTONE ROCK FORMATIONS in the Black 1506) and Rose road but quickly Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.

Hill Cemetery. It transforms into a is definitely well-used single-track trail that trail which heads due west worthwhile visiting the cemesteadily rises through black revealing expansive views of tery. Some serious history can sage and sandstone.A quick Black Diamond Regional be found just by reading the side trip will take you to the Preserve in almost every direc- dozens of headstones scattered Hazel Atlas Portal, a mine that tion. throughout the area.

Tip-a-Cop a big success earned from Tip-a-Cop, the department also donates proceeds earned from selling Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt's.

My first thought upon enterRusso credits all of the officers ing Mudville's Saturday night who volunteer their time to the and seeing wall to wall cops was, fund-raiser and its success.

"Who's protecting the city?" No, A special participant in it wasn't a raid nor were they Saturday night's event was new filming an episode of COPS in Clayton officer Rich Enea II. Clayton. Saturday, May 22 was Enea, 24, was officially sworn in Tip-a-Cop night at Ed's Mudville Monday May 24 and makes up Grill. half of Clayton's first 2004 marks the father-son law enforcesixth year that the ment team. Sergeant Clayton Police Rich Enea, Sr. has been Department and with the department for Ed's have collabo14 years. rated to help raise June 22, Explorer funds for the Special Scouts Andrew Sammut Olympics. Officers and Kimberly Nelson and Explorer Scouts participates with Russo from the Clayton in the Torch Run when Police Department the Special Olympics volunteered their "Flame of Hope" makes services as "celebriits way from The ty waiters," donating Chronicle Pavilion to their "tips" to the Clayton where it will Special Olympics of FROM BACK LEFT, Sgt. Richard Enea, Police Northern California. Explorers Steven Moeller, Justin Munden, Jasmine remain overnight. The Sergeant Jason Moghadam, Austin Pervoe, Intern Kimberly Nelson, next day the torch will be handed off to the Russo has been Community Services Officer Susan Burdett.

Police spearheading Tip a Kneeling from left, Officer Richard Enea II, Explorer Concord Department in route to Cop since he and Ashley Nelson, Intern Andrew Sammut.

Stockton for the start of fellow former Clayton officer Eric Batchelder road but every year it gets bet- the Northern California Summer Games, June 25-27. first became involved in the fund ter," he said.

From my vantage point, it Although he was officially on raising event. For the past three years, Community Services duty and in full police uniform, appeared that they are well on Officer, Susan Burdett, assisted he attempted to help by taking their way to another successful Russo. 2004 represents the unof- my family's order. But, when he night in aiding the cause of ficial passing of the leadership asked one of the waitresses for Special Olympics. Many thanks torch as time constraints made it an order pad, he discovered that to the officers who give so freely difficult for Russo to continue to Ed's has gone high tech: they of their time to support. See you next year. write orders electronically. head the event.

In addition to the funds The constables turned counJOE ROMANO Special to the Pioneer

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With the hot season almost upon us, don't forget to always carry water, a quick snack and sunscreen.

Note: This area of Black Diamond can be accessed from Clayton via the "Cumberland Trail/ Mt. Diablo to Black Diamond Mines Regional Trail", however I believe due to the extensive mileage and time commitment involved, it is much better to enter via the trailhead described above.

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Religion

KAREN LAIBLE RELIGION EDITOR

St. Bonaventure Catholic Community St. Bonaventure will experience a number of staff changes over the summer months. Fr. Jim McGee, a parochial vicar in the parish for the last two years, has been reassigned as parochial vicar at Christ the King parish in Pleasant Hill. Fr. Robert Rien, currently serving at Queen of All Saints Church in Concord, will become a member of the staff at St. Bonaventure as the new parochial vicar. Seminarian Aidan McAleenan, who is completing his pastoral year at St. Bonaventure, will return to St.

Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park for his final year of seminary studies. Karen Laible has accepted a new position at the Catholic Community of Pleasanton as Director of Family Life Ministry. Karen has been on the staff at St. Bonaventure for the last eight years, serving as coordinator of liturgy and infant Baptism and as pastoral associate.

Former seminarian Ismael Gutierrez was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Oakland on May 28 at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Allan Vigneron at St. Elizabeth Parish in Oakland.

For more information call 672-5800.

St. Martin of Tours Anglican On Saturday, June 5, the Youth Group of the parish will hold a car wash in the parking lot to raise funds for the Youth Group Summer Camp in July.

Also that weekend, June 5-6, all are welcome to toss their unwanted items in the church dumpster for $25 (no tires, appliances, oil or batteries, please).

On Saturday, June 19, a Centering Prayer Workshop will be held in Chrisman Hall, adjacent to the church, from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. This workshop is open to all and is designed to enrich and enhance prayer life.

On Sunday, June 20, a Youth

Group brunch will follow the morning Holy Communion service. For more information: call 680-1613.

Hide and Seek, Part 2: The DaVinci Code

BY REV. JOHN BENNISON, RECTOR St. Johns Episcopal Church Special to Clayton Pioneer

In the last issue of The Pioneer, we began to decipher this popular fictional tale. In Part II, we continue and conclude.

To recap briefly, The DaVinci Code is a story about code makers and code breakers, about secret conspiracies, corruption, power struggles, mystery, murder and mayhem, with a little romance, and only an allusion to sex and the startling revelation of a hidden progeny.

Without giving too much away, the code reveals the marriage (and subsequent lineage) of Jesus of Nazareth and Mary Magdelene, presumably suppressed by the male-dominated, hierarchical authority of the Catholic Church.

Such a notion, or even possibility-whether historical or fiction-may be startling to some folks. But, for others of us, it may simply lead to other more intriguing possibilities. The incarnation of God in human form through a virgin birth by a human mother is a contradiction, taken on one's faith. The assertion Jesus the Christ, is both fully human and fully divine already shatters the illusion of the divine expressed in

exclusive terms; and that could even go so far as to dismantle the notion of divine gender. But, just how successfully, or unsuccessfully Christian tradition suppressed or expressed the various manifestations of the feminine divine it's still worth exploring.

So, what of the novels assertions when it comes to Mary Magdelene's greater prominence, rather than the castigated manner in which she is traditionally cast? The main character of the novel is a Harvard professor of symbology, named Robert Langdon. But, a real Harvard professor, Karen King, wrote a book about the real papyri fragments of an early 2nd century document found in 1896, called The Gospel of Mary. King reconstructed an authentic document that clearly depicts Mary Magdelene as a prominent disciple of Jesus and influential leader in the early Church after the resurrection.

But, wait. Wasn't she a woman of ill repute?

Beyond this discovered Gnostic text (so called becauseif it had circulated in the early Church-it was obviously not deemed divinely-inspired by the all-male Council of Nicea in 325 CE); the canonical gospels themselves which we do have in our New Testament never refer

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to Mary as a prostitute. What do the gospels say about Mary?

Luke records the story of Jesus healing her of seven demons and her following him thereafter. She is the one mentioned witnessing the crucifixion after the male disciples fled in fear.

She is the one to whom the resurrected Lord first reveals himself. She is the one instructed to go tell the male disciples. How is Mary Magdelene so maligned?

Near the end of the 6th century a pope preached a sermon, equating Mary Magdela with Mary of Bethany, the penitent sinner who washes Jesus' feet and wipes them with her hair, referred to in John's gospel (John 12). Thirteen hundred years later, in 1969, the Vatican made an official distinction between the two figures again.

While some might cry conspiracy, it might also be noted the Roman Church-more than any other Christian tradition perhaps-is able to suppress the prominence and importance of the feminine in the presence of another Mary, the mother of Jesus. It would seem evident that what we refer to as "the fourth person of the Trinity," that is the sacred feminine, is as irrepressible as the larger nature of God itself. Here, it seems, is a God that both embodies and transcends human form. Or, in this case, even gender.

It is more than a bit amusing to consider some of the negative reaction and controversy swirling around The DaVinci Code when one looks again at this fictional story that, in many respects, isn't that novel.

Okay, the book is all about keeping secret the subversive power of the feminine divine, which threatens a male dominated Church for two millennia.

Yet, the story itself hangs on the ability of yet another male hero to unravel it all-and rather ineptly at that-as he encounters other villains and their accomplices that are all male too! The only

woman in the entire tale is the female , French encryption expert, who ends up more a sidekick first, then a dutiful student to be educated and finally a romantic love object of the protagonist! So much for blazing a new trail or breaking the mold along with the code.

A story like The DaVinci Code is based on a certain presupposition, of which the author himself may be unaware. The novel assumes that-once left in mere mortal hands-divine revelation inevitably becomes hidden treasure which must be obscured, like a puzzle to be solved; and presumably, only to be unraveled and revealed once again by the "truly worthy" and those of "true faith."

For those who view God as just such a divine trickster playing an elusive game of hide and seek, The Code merely prolongs the pursuit. But, for others of us, God is better experienced the way Jesus tells the divine tale.

Recollect the story of a shepherd who seeks the one who is lost. Better yet, how about the mother hen, who longs to gather her brood (Mark 13:34)?

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Clayton Community Calendar PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CLAYTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVENTS BY 5 P.M., JUNE 7 FOR THE JUNE 18 ISSUE. FAX TO 672-6580 OR E-MAIL calendar@claytonpioneer.com

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ONGOING - SEPTEMBER 26 Unfinished Quilts of the 30’s & 40’s @ Clayton Historical Society Museum 2-4 p.m. and by appointment. Everyday items from the 1930s and 1940s will also be on display including pictures, depression glass, clothing, toys and books. A finished “Lone Star” quilt from 1942 will be displayed.

Clayton Historical Society Museum, 672-0240, 6101 Main Street, Clayton.

ONGOING - AUGUST Concord/Clayton Mt. Diablo Region YMCA Spring and summer programs at the Clayton Community Gym for adults and children including hockey, basketball, soccer volleyball, fitness classes and art classes. Call 8891600 for information. Clayton Community Gym, 700 Gym Court, Clayton.

JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 Digital Thunder Bowling @ Clayton Valley Bowl 4-6 p.m. Digital Thunder Bowling on Friday afternoons for kids includes music, lights and bumper lanes. 6894631, Clayton Valley Bowl, 5300 Clayton Road, Concord.

JUNE 3-6 Contra Costa County Fair Carnival open Thurs. 1-11 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 11a.m.-11p.m., exhibit buildings open until 10 p.m. 925-779-7916 Thurs. June 3 (50's Nite): the Diamonds 5 & 7:30 pm Fri. June 4 (Kid's Day): Crdle 7 pm; Molly Hatchet 8 pm Sat. June 5: Smokin' Armadillos 8 pm, Sat. June 5 (Grad Nite): Red With Envy 10 pm, Sun. June 6 (Hispanic Day): Hispanic Rodeo 7:30, Fri & Sat 5, 7 &9 pm: The Hypnosis Company, Ages 6 and under free, 7-12 $4, 13-61 $7, 62 and up $4. info@cccfair.org. 1201 W 10th Street, Antioch, JUNE 4-26 I Do! I Do! @ CTA Crossroads Theatre Follow the life of a couple from their wedding day through 50 years of life together, as they navigate family, mid-life crises, quarrels, reconciliations and growing old together. Written by the authors of The Fantasticks.

Opens June 5, preview June 4. Saturdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8 p.m., Saturday matinee 2 p.m. www.ctacrossroads.org. 944-0597, CTA Crossroads Theatre, 1277 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek.

JUNE 5 Experimental Aircraft Association Rally @ Buchanan Field 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 393 is offering free airplane rides to kids ages 817. For applications and information call Pat Peters at 925-930-6447. A short ground school will be conducted by a qualified pilot prior to the free ride to explain the basic principals of flight. MDPA Club House, 200 Sally Ride Drive, Concord.

JUNE 6 Happy Farms Organic Farm Open House 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Not-for-profit organic farm run by Dave Buck and 40 member families. Focus on demonstrating healthy, sustainable farming. Looking to increase membership. 672-4464, www.happyfarms.org.

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JUNE 12 - AUGUST 28 Bound for Books, Summer Reading Program @ Clayton Community Library Keep up your reading during the summer and win exciting prizes. See librarian for details. Clayton Community Library, 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton.

JUNE 12 YMCA Art Fair @ Clayton Community Gym 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Demonstrations and work for sale by Bay Area artists. Fun activities for kids of all ages.

Admission is free. Clayton Community Gym, 700 Gym road, Clayton.

JUNE 13 Concord Mt. Diablo Gymhkana Trail Ride @ Russelmann and Marsh Creek Roads 7:30 a.m. sign ups, 8:30 a.m. start. Classes- pole bend-

ing, bi-rangle, hurry scurry, speed barrels, skill barrels and cloverleaf barrels. All age groups welcome. For information and entry forms call Jennifer or Linda Hull, 6731838 or CMDTRAplayday04@aol.com. Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association, Russelmann & Marsh Creek Roads.

JUNE 14 - AUGUST YMCA 1/2 Day Sports Camps @ Clayton Community Gym 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1/2 day sports camps for boys and girls entering grades 1-6. Coaches will focus on fundamentals, skill improvement, learning the basics of offensive and defensive strategy, and sportsmanship through age appropriate games and activities. Camps in baseball, flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and super sports.

Clayton Community Gym, 700 Gym Court, Clayton.

JUNE 15, 22, 29 Story Book Club @ Clayton Community Library 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Be your own author! Write and illustrate a picture book for display in the library. Registration required, program is free. For children entering grades 2 and up. Sponsored by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation.

Clayton Community Library, 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton.

JUNE 20 Great American Bake Sale @ St. Bonaventure Church 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Great American Bake Sale is a groundbreaking program to end child hunger in America. Buy a treat for a special dad this Father's Day. Delicious homemade cakes, cookies, breads, and pies will be sold. All proceeds will be donated to Share Our Strength and will be used to fight childhood hunger in the United States. To donate baked goods call Linda Minorsky, 672-4475 or Andrea Raymond, at 673-3067. To make a cash donation, www.greatamericanbakesale.org, bake sale #10130. St. Bonaventure Church, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord.

JUNE 22 12 - 1 p.m. Torch Run for Special Olympics, Downtown Clayton The torch will come over Kirker Pass at 12 p.m. Sgt. Jason Russo, and interns Kimberly Nelson and Andrew Sammut will bring the torch up Clayton Road to Main Street, Clayton. The torch’s destination is Stockton, CA, where the Special Olympics Games will be held in on Friday, June 25, 2004. Call Susan Hulse, Regional Director, Special Olympics for information 673-7350.

JUNE 22 - JULY 29 Patty Cakes @ Clayton Community Library 11 a.m. Story time for birth to 3 years. Clayton Community Library, 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton.

JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Friday Night Family Movies, Clayton Community Church 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Outdoor movies and social in the parking lot next to the Clayton Community Church offices, 6055 Main Street, Clayton. For information call Brad Carter, 673-2159.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS JUNE 10, 17, 24 Weights Watchers Weekly Meeting 10 a.m., 5 & 6:30 p.m. Weekly Weight Watchers weigh-in & meeting on Thursday. Prospective members welcome.

800/326-8450 x2023.Contra Costa Farm Bureau, 5554 Clayton Rd., Concord.

JUNE 10, 17, 24 Rotary Club of Clayton Valley Concord Sunrise @ Oakhurst 7 a.m. Meets every Thursday for breakfast meeting that usually features a speaker.www. claytonvalleyrotary.org Chuck Graham 689-7640. Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton.

BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT JUNE 8, 15, 22, 29 Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Meeting @ Clayton Library 9 a.m. County Board of Supervisors holds regular weekly meetings Tuesday mornings. Open to the public. www.co.contra-costa.ca.us 335-1900. County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Room 107, Martinez.

JUNE 8, 22 Planning Commission Meeting @ Clayton Library 7p.m. City of Clayton Planning Commission meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month. Open to the public. www.ci.clayton.ca.us 673-7304, Clayton Library Community Room, 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton.

JUNE 10, JULY 8 Clayton Community Services Commission Meeting @ City Hall 7 p.m. City of Clayton Community Services Commission meets 2nd Thursday of month. Open to the public. www.ci.clayton.ca.us 673-7304, Clayton City Hall Conference Room, 6000 HeritageTrail, Clayton.

JUNE 15 Clayton City Council Meeting@ Clayton Community Library 6 p.m. City council meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Open to the public. Agendas posted at the following locations: City Hall, 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, Ohm’s Bulletin Board, 1028 Diablo St., Clayton, Clayton Community Library, 6125 Clayton Rd., Clayton.

JUNE 23 Notice of Public Hearing, @ Diamond Terrace Senior Complex Dining Hall 3:30. Public hearing scheduled to receive comments on a proposed minor service adjustment to the Route 110 bus.

The proposed change would eliminate the Main Street portion of the route and add Center Street in order to service Diamond Terrace. Diamond Terrace, 6401 Center Street, Clayton.

JUNE 24, JULY 29 Clayton Business & Community Association Meeting @ Oakhurst 6:30 p.m. Monthly dinner meeting on last non-holiday Thursday of month. Reservations due by Tuesday noon. Ed Hartley, 672-2272. Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton.

SCHOOLS & EDUCATION JUNE 8 Parent Faculty Club (PFC) Meeting @ Multi Use Room, Mt. Diablo Elementary 7 p.m. Don't miss this important meeting! The allocation and spending of carryover funds will discussed. PFC Executive Board members will be voted in. Babysitting provided. If you would like to have a specific item included on the agenda contact Rosy Straka at rosystraka@yahoo.com or 672-3200. http://www.mdusd.k12.ca.us/mountdiabloelementary. Mt. Diablo Elementary Multi Use Room.

JUNE 4 CVHS Color Guard/Drill Meeting @ Clayton Valley High School, outside Room M3 3:30p.m. Gymnasts, tumblers, twirlers, and marchers needed for fall performance season. Guys and girls going into 9th, 10, 11th, and 12th grades are eligible.

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So, Doc, why is my dog still scratching?

Here you are back at my hospital for a re-examination for your dog’s scratching. You tell me you have done all the flea control we talked about last visit. You have not seen a flea on Fido since, but he is still annoying you with his scratching. Now what?

Other causes of scratching include mites, fungal infections, bacterial infections, allergies and immune medicated skin diseases. Today we'll explore the surface causes for itching.

Ectoparasites are those parasites that live on the surface of the skin. The diagnosis of mites is done by performing skin scrapings. We use a dull, scalpel blade to scrape the surface of the skin until the skin starts to bleed. Then we place the skin cells in a drop of mineral oil on a glass slide and examine them under the microscope to find the different types of mites that pets get.

The round scabies mite causes the most intense itching.

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Scabies is contagious to other household pets as well as people. This mite can affect the whole body, but primarily involves the head and ear tips.

Lesions in people appear as red irritating rashes under watchbands, waistbands and straps.

Since only a few mites can cause symptoms, scrapings are often not diagnostic.

Your veterinarian may go by the history of several itchy pets and people in the household to

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determine any needed treatment.

We treat scabies by injections of ivermectin and antibiotics for any secondary infection.

Cheyletiella is the round "walking dandruff" mite.

Excessive scaliness is noted. If you observe closely, you can see the flakes of skin move.

Cats, dogs, rabbits and human beings get this mite, but, luckily flea products and thorough environmental treatments easily treat this condition.

The demodex mite is long and cigar shaped and lives in the hair follicles. Every pet normally has a few mites, but if their immune system is low, the mites multiply causing hair loss and often a secondary bacterial infection. The most common localized demodex cases have hair loss patches around the face and front legs. Young puppies that have yet to develop their immune system commonly develop these lesions, which often become self-limiting as they mature. The more difficult to treat generalized form causes patchy baldness over the body.

Treatment involves either special dips or ivermectin given as injections or oral administration. A follow-up skin scraping will monitor progress.

Treatment may take months.

If your pet is scratching at his ears, he may have earmites.

Earmites live only in the ears and are contagious to other pets. These creepy crawlers produce dark, dry earwax. and will show up on a microscopic examination. The older types of eardrop treatment, applied to the ears several times a week for a couple months, often left pets and owners in dismay.

New spot-ons (placed on the back) or eardrops applied once or twice easily controls these mites.

Fungal infections, a misnomer of "ringworm," appear in a circular round rash in peo-

ple. Some people think a worm causes it, but in fact, a fungus causes it. These specific fungi called dermatophytes, cause crusty hair-loss regions anywhere on the body. Some people are very susceptible to exposure depending on their immune system. It’s a fungus transmitted by contact with pets, people or objects harboring the organism. Diagnosis is either by observing the area under a bright-green fluorescent UV light or more accurately by culture. Treatment involves topical fungicides, oral medication and bathing in antifungal shampoos. In recurring infections, extensive environmental treatments are necessary. This involves washing surfaces, brushes and bedding with a weak bleach solution and steam cleaning the furniture and carpets.

Pyoderma or skin bacterial infections also cause severe itching. The early lesion appears as a pimple or whitehead, called a pustule. As the pet chews or scratches the lesion will become crusty forming collarettes. Skin scrapings help in diagnosing pyodermas.

You must examine the slides for white blood cells and bacteria.

If your veterinarian catches the early stage "pimple" before it breaks open, he can swab for a bacterial culture and sensitivity.

The culture identifies the bacteria, and the sensitivity will tell us which antibiotic is the most appropriate to treat the infection. It often requires six weeks of the appropriate antibiotic.

Medicated shampoos also help.

Two examples of pyodermas seen in our pets are puppy impetigo and feline acne.

Puppy impetigo, caused by sensitivity to staphylococcal bacte-

ria affects the groin area of young dogs. Treatment consists of daily antibacterial shampoo scrubs and possibly antibiotics.

Cats develop feline acne on the chin, one location the cat cannot clean well; food and fluids accumulate on the chin creating pimples. You will notice black dirt on the chin, which is often confused with flea dirt, but fleas do not live here. The chin becomes very swollen in severe cases. Use antiseptic washes and creams to cleanse the chin

daily. If severe, oral antibiotics may work.

If there is no diagnosis after performing skin scrapings and cultures, your veterinarian may consider allergies and immune medicated diseases. We will help Fido with these causes in Part 3 of this article.

Marybeth Rymer, DVM, can be reached at Monte Vista Veterinary Hospital, Concord.

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If you are one of those unlucky adults who still needs to work and can't enjoy a couple of months off, then you may just want to stop reading now. If you have continued reading, we are now going to cruise the hallways of Clayton Valley High School to discover some of the exotic (and not so exotic) plans of students.

Some people wish to be traveling to the Amazon or hunting on the plains of Africa, but this article is about true plans and destinations, not wishful thinking.

Students are planning a variety of activities, most of which are matched up perfectly with their love of sports, arts or even kids. It is true that

CYNTHIA WEST CVHS STUDENT REPORTER some teens are going to join the adults in the work world to learn responsibility, but most teens are focusing on enjoying the "best years of their life."

Junior Heather Pimentel plans to soak up the sun with her friend by riding a wakeboard and kneeboard on Lake Tahoe. Other students are

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passing their time at a hip-hop club, summer sports-lacrosse, swim team, soccer, softball, wrestling, etc- and others plan to attend summer camps like EFY, Especially for Youth, Camp. Although many students are staying in California for the majority of their summer, an incredible number of teens will be traveling the USA and other countries around the world.

So where will we find CVHS teens this summer?

Junior, Natalia Escruceria says, "I'm going to my birth country, Colombia. This is the first time since I was two years old that I'm going to be there. I'll be there for six weeks!" Other students plan to volunteer their time in Mexico with a church camp that builds houses for the needy.

Some students are planning trips to Europe with friends, while others want to work in the UK on an ambassadorship. The teens staying in the US are not going to be bored because they all have exciting plans too. These plans include traveling to Oregon to see the Warped Tour, flying to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall with Contra Costa Children's Chorus and galloping over Massachusetts with a world class dressage trainer.

Even as we teens roam the United States and foreign countries, school will slip into our minds once and awhile.

Some of the juniors report they will be touring colleges during the summer, and the seniors, who may have

thought that they finally escaped school will work on the transition from life at CVHS to a college campus.

As you can see from this small snapshot, teens will be all over the world in the upcoming months.

Now let's peek into my "relaxing" summer. Although I don't have a passport and won't be fighting my way through customs, I will be doing a lot of traveling. To start the summer off, I am driving up to Lake Tahoe with my parents and friend for a little outdoor activity-maybe even learning to water-ski and having some indoor fun. I am also going down to San Diego twice, once with a friend's family and once with my family.

Other than meeting my favorite Disney characters and perfecting my tan, I will be looking at colleges during my time in Southern California-no one can escape this "fun" activity! When I return, I will be taking off for Kentucky to visit my aunt, uncle, cousins and grandparents. In the short weeks that I am home, I will be filling up my days teaching piano, babysitting, and hanging out with friends. I am entertaining a foreign exchange student for two weeks, but that is a whole other story. If your summer is this crazy, or even if it isn't, remember to sit back, enjoy the California sun and relax. After all, summer break only comes around once a year!

Cynthia West is a junior at CVHS. E-mail her at cvhsnews@claytonpioneer.com

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New salon opens in the “little red house” HAIR BY JIM owner Jim Frasier

City votes no on two traffic issues After hearing from more than a dozen Dana Hills residents, at the May 25 city council meeting, the council voted four to one against reducing Mountaire Parkway from four lanes to two between Marsh Creek Road and Mountaire Circle.

The City had considered narrowing the road both to cut the cost of the re-paving required later this year and as a measure to slow traffic and reduce noise on the heavily traveled street. The majority of residents commenting on the proposal felt that narrowing the street would not slow drivers down, but would encourage them to accelerate to “beat the other guy” and pass where it was unsafe to do so. Some complained that the two lane street would not be aesthetically pleasing.

Council member, Walcutt, a resident of Dana Hills disagreed.

“Since we (had to) raise the speed limit, the speeding has gotten worse, not better, and narrowing the road from four lanes to two will not detract from the beauty of

“I’m a true Clayton Pioneer,” says Jim Frasier. “I’ve been told that I am the first AfricanAmerican to open a business in Clayton.”

Frasier is the owner of “Hair

by Jim” which will have its Grand Opening this Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the “little red house” at 6000 Main Street in downtown

Clayton.

Formerly of Lisa’s Hair and Nails, Jim is only one door down from his old digs, but the move is an exciting one. Jim will have his own place and will add another chair to his salon, manned by Clayton resident Amy Miller.

Hair by Jim will feature multiethnic hair styling including all the latest looks in precision cuts,

color, highlights and fades.

Frasier’s hours are sure to be popular. His shop will be open Thursday through Monday. The Grand Opening on June 5 will feature a raffle for free haircuts for a year, a gift basket of Scruples products and a 30minute message at Clayton Mind & Body connections. David of Clayton Mind and Body will also

the area.”

In other business, the council heard from several residents of Regency Meadows, Oakwood Circle and along Marsh Creek Road, both in favor of and against installing a traffic light at Diablo Parkway for the purpose of slowing traffic entering the city from the east.

Joe Coonan, a 15-year resident of Regency Meadows argued

strongly in favor of the traffic light at Diablo Parkway. Coonan, who generally avoids turning on to Marsh Creek from Diablo Parkway by taking an alternate route said “I sat for 25 minutes the other day trying to get on to Marsh Creek (from Diablo Parkway) and gave up. It would have been suicide to try and get out of there.”

After hearing from the resi-

dents, the Council decided against installing a signal at Diablo Parkway without further study, but will consider either a signal or a metering light further east at a later date. Council member Dave Shuey was against “rushing to judgement,” noting that a light at Diablo Parkway would simply cause a traffic back up further east and would do nothing to slow it down.

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Clayton’s first Soap Box Derby comes to town on Labor Day

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Local kids are invited to build their own derby car and compete in a family-friendly race down Main Street.

Event Chairman Mike Fossan is enthusiastic. "Derby cars can reach speeds of up to 30 mph in some races, but our slope will be quieter and, we think, better for younger kids' safety."

Derby cars travel slightly faster than a bike coasting downhill. However, Fossan explains, they are much safer because the racer is on four wheels and protected by the shell of the car and a racing helmet.

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spirit of friendly competition and build the old-fashioned familyvalues that come from a project such as this," said Fossan.

The Soap Box Derby has a long history. The national event started in 1934 in Dayton, Ohio and (except for during World War II) has run throughout the nation every year since.

Clayton's Inaugural Great Labor Day Derby will include girls and boys between the ages of eight and 17 from local communities to enjoy the thrill of competitive derby racing and the Clayton's small-town-USA atmosphere.

Participants can assemble a kit in as little as three hours with the help of a parent or other adult. Kits can be purchased by calling the AllAmerican Soap Box Derby (330) 733-8723, or on the Web at www.aasbd.com. The kit includes a fiberglass body shell, wooden floorboard and hard-

ware. The event committee has made special arrangements for group purchase discounts. Call Mike Fossan at (925) 672-1646 to add your name to the this list.

For those opting to build their own derby cars or team up with neighbors and group drivers, there is an Outlaw Class forming now that will be open to racers from eight to 17.

"Racers are encouraged to get creative," said Fossan.

"We've seen limos, airplanes, even the H2 Hummer can be an awesome derby car." The only requirement is that every car must use the sanctioned wheels.

They can be purchased AASBD for $90.

And for those kids who won't be buying or building their own derby car this year, local sponsors will provide "community cars" for their enjoyment. Community Car sponsors include Clayton Community Church and

DRIVE! Magazine.

Other "derby day" festivities include a classic car show, ice cream social, concert, inflatable bouncy rooms and mazes, food and raffles.

This inaugural event is presented by Clayton Community Church and sponsored by IMC, the Insurance Management Corporation. Other sponsors include The Clayton Pioneer, DRIVE! Magazine, West Coast Muffler and Sport Truck, Clayton Sales and Marketing and YardBirds Home Center.

For the business community, sponsorship means an opportunity to help local youth and show support for local families.

All of the sponsorship funds will go to purchase enough community cars so that every child who wants to can participate. For sponsorship information, please contact Mike Calamusa, (925) 212-2950 or email mikec@driveonline.com.

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VENI, VIPI, VICI, I came, I’m a very important person, I conquered.

VENI, VIDI, VICE, I came, I saw, I partied.

VENI, VIDI, VELCRO, I came, I saw, I stuck around .

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RIGOR MORRIS, The cat is dead.

RESPONDEZ S’IL VOUS PLAID, Honk if you’re Scottish.

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LE ROI EST MORT. JIVE LE ROI, The king is dead. No kidding.

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ALOHA OY, Love; greetings; farewell; from such a pain you would never know.

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COGITO, ERGO SPUD, I think, therefore I yam ICH BIT EIN BERLINER, He deserved it.

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CSA grows food uncommonly natural TAMARA STEINER Clayton Pioneer

Think of it! The warm sun is on your back. Your nostrils fill with the fragrance of sweet new earth turned and ready for seed. Mt. Diablo is touching distance from your rake, and the air is filled with the buzz of bees busily going about the business of pollinating.

You look up from your work and the soft and mournful brown eyes of a young doe stare at you from the other side of your boysenberry vines, as she lazily munches away on your basil, lettuce and onions. Welcome to a regular day at Happy Farms where "Happy Farmer" Dave Buck is digging in the garden, boxing up fresh veggies and engaging in the never-ending war to outwit the Morgan Territory critters intent on

their daily (and nightly) banquets.

Happy Farms is a not-forprofit CSA (Community Supported Agricultural) organic farm with a focus on community involvement. Their mission is to teach and demonstrate healthy, sustainable living and farming by growing FUN-food uncommonly natural.

Buck has been farming the

HAPPY FARMER, DAVE BUCK

17 acres on Morgan Territory for six years. An admirer and follower of the late Buckminster Fuller, Buck's goal is to raise healthy food, free of chemicals and to live lightly on the land while discouraging, but not killing, the local critters. The farm's buildings are constructed of mud and straw from the land and of garage doors and other materials reclaimed from landfills.

Nothing is wasted.

Newspapers are shredded and fed, along with table scraps, to the worms--important players in the ecology of the farm, and the farm's two vehicles run on homemade fuel made from vegetable oil.

Happy Farms CSA currently has 40 member families, which support the endeavor.

The Farm needs to add 20 more member families in order to be completely self-sufficient. Members buy a share or

a half share in the venture and spend a few hours a month working on the farm. However, with the coop's tiered membership fees, it's possible for a family to reap the benefits of the farm's fresh produce without having to put in hours hoeing and harvesting.

Happy Farms will be open to the public on Sunday, June 6 Tamara Steiner/Clayton Pioneer from 1 to 5 p.m.. HAPPY FARMS, inspired by the teachings of Buckminster Fuller, shows that humans To reach the can grow food without reliance on harmful chemicals and demonstrates “healthy, susfarm, take Marsh tainable living.”

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Rewards, from page 1 In the area of music, CBCA gave three $500 scholarships to Jennifer Ricks, Will Hooks and Laura Sandoval. Ricks was a member of the CVHS Women's Ensemble and orchestra and will attend Brigham Young University in Utah. Hooks plans to attend Cal Poly in Ponoma majoring in electrical engineer-

ing. He plays the saxophone and was a member of CVHS woodwind ensemble, jazz ensemble, marching band, and Winterguard.

Majoring in Intercultural Studies, Sandoval will attend Biola University in Los Angeles. She was in the Concert Choir, Women's Ensemble and Honors Choir.

Lauren Leonard received a $2000 scholarship from the Clayton Valley Woman's Club and a $500 award from the American Association of University Women. She was president of the CVHS French Club and received numerous high school awards including Senior Women's Gold Sponsorship and Clayton Valley Future Teacher Scholarship. She will attend St. Mary's College in

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Clayton council member Pete Laurence presented CVHS wrestler Kevin Mizuno with a $2000 scholarship. Kevin is a California Scholarship Federation Sealbearer and a leader in his sport. He was accepted at San Diego State College. Laurence has awarded this scholarship for the past 16 years and was a state wrestling champion and CVHS team captain.

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Rich Enea II at swearing in ceremony on May 24.

CBCA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS, above left seated, Stephanie Crockett, Ashley Farizell. Standing, CBCA scholarship chair Ron Munk, Luke Madera, Adam Coleman, CBCA president Ed Hartley. Above right, from left Hartley, Will Hooks, Laura Sandoval, Jennifer Ricks, Munk.

Golden Girl speaks at Aegis grand opening celebration Golden Girl Rue McClanahan strutted her stuff as she entered the courtyard at Aegis's May 23 Grand Opening, just like her character Blanche on the popular TV sitcom. She spoke to a crowd of over 1,000 and shared a few tips on how to grow old gracefully. "Good health is a matter of being, not just doing. Believe it and you shall get it," she said. Her speech

number, and mine is unlisted," she chuckled.

McClanahan's guest appearance set the tone for the day which included tours of the retirement community, ballroom dancing in the dance hall, food and refreshments in the dining room and strolling musicians and singers in the hallways and lobby.

Aegis offers a tranquil and relaxing resort setting complete

Residents enjoy a theater, library, beauty salon, country store and fitness facility along with a host of daily planned activities. McClanahan is a proponent of daily exercise and a healthy diet. "It's never too late to modify your bad habits," she told the crowd.

Aegis also provides transportation, weekly housekeeping and laundry facilities. According to Executive Director Sam Faye, the new facility is more than half leased and the first residents will move in this month. For more information on Aegis Senior Living call 692-5838.

"I hope to retire in about a year," he says. Although he has made no formal plans for his retirement, he knows he will spend time in his family's oceanside home in Crescent City. He has a lot of memories of living and working in Clayton. As a police officer Enea has responded to many calls for help and he's handled small cases and big ones as well.

One such case stands out in his mind. In 1990, Clayton was hit with two homicides and Enea worked and solved both cases. One, involved a realtor who shot and killed his wife and the other, an 18 year old who accidentally shot and killed his friend.

As Sgt. Enea winds down his duties as a Clayton police officer, his son begins a new chapter in his own career…

protecting and serving the City of Clayton. The 24year-old joined the Police Explorers in Clayton when he was 17. He attended the Los Medanos College Police Academy and then worked for the BART Police. He just finished a stint with the Concord Police Department as a Community Services Officer and Reserve Officer.

Like his dad, Rich always knew he wanted a career in law enforcement. He grew up in Clayton, played on local soccer and baseball teams and graduated from Clayton Valley High School in 1998. "I've always wanted to work in Clayton and keep the community I grew up in safe. It will be something special to work with my dad," he said.

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