Danville Living Magazine February 2019

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Jo Peek, Danville Resident since 2014 Content Coordinator: Eve Marie Shahoian, Danville Resident since 2013 Designer: Emily Lund Jo Peek

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Dear Neighbors, In this issue you will learn about former Mayor Newell Arnerich, and his amazing service and contributions within our community. You will also find a calendar filled with interesting local events, community photos, a story in the Arts and Culture section about the 10th Recreation Expo, an invite to Danville Living Magazine’s 3rd Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 21st at Auburn Lounge, and so much more!

We are eager to hear from you and share your stories whether you have a recipe, hobby, interesting adventure to share or any other topic you think the West Danville neighbors would like to learn more about. We are also looking for families to feature each month on the front cover. We believe that interesting stories don’t just come from celebrities, but from our own communities. Everyone has a story to tell, and we would love to tell yours. Send your articles and photos to jpeek@bestversionmedia.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Did you know we are online? Follow us on Facebook @ TheDanvilleLivingMagazine Website: www.danvillelivingca.com.

Eve Marie Shahoian Content Coordinator/Writer, Danville Resident Since 2013

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Expert Contributors To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Jo Peek at jpeek@bestversionmedia.com.

Architects

Steven Wynn, AIA is an Architect with over twenty years’ experience designing custom homes, additions and remodels. A Cal Poly grad, Steven is NCARB certified and a LEED accredited professional with expertise in historic preservation and adaptive use. He and Blair Barry, a Danville native, are partners in their award-winning firm, Barry & Wynn Architects. Steven enjoys hiking with his camera and enjoying time with his family, including two young daughters.

Chiropractor

Dr. Mahsa Khodabakhsh is best known for her dedication to her patients. As the founder and director, her mission has always been to help people in need, not only by removing their pain but to inspire them to live life empowered. She has a diverse background and believes in a comprehensive approach to health and wellness utilizing personalized chiropractic care, nutritional counseling and the latest technologies.

Custom Medication

Part of the Tri-Valley Community for more than 20 years, Custom Care Compounding is family-owned and owner operated.

These communities are not just where we work, they are where we live. Our customers are not just patrons of our businesses, they are our neighbors. We are very grateful to be part of the Tri-Valley area and are committed to providing the most professional care along with the highest quality service.

Steve Wynn Barry & Wynn Architects 925-837-1422 stevew@barryandwynn.com www.barryandwynn.com

Dr. Mahsa Khodabakhsh, B.S., D.C. Empowered Chiropractic Pain Relief & Wellness Center (925) 523-7564 www.drmahsa.com

John Clauser Custom Care Compounding Pharmacy (925) 830-4631 alcostarx@gmail.com

Dentistry Paul Cannariato, DDS Danville Dental Care (925) 820-2121 www.paulcannariatodds.com

Dr. Paul Cannariato and his team have been providing friendly and professional care in Danville for over thirty years. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific in 1987, and thereafter studied Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain at the University of California, San Francisco. In addition to his own practice he enjoys mentoring other dentists as a visiting faculty member of the Spear Institute.

Education

The Dorris-Eaton School serves preschool through eighth grade students and is recognized locally and nationally for its academic excellence. Strong writing, grammar, and reading classes are paired with interactive science, math and history courses. Foreign language, technology, art, music, and physical education are integral components of the program. Our experienced faculty provides the solid foundation that enables our graduates to succeed in the finest high schools and universities in the country.

Event Coordination and Design

Rayna Hess has over 15 years of experience in corporate and private event planning. She is an expert at bringing your vision to life, creating a spectacular event that friends and co-workers will talk about for years to come. Rayna’s sophisticated designs, and effortless management style, make her a preferred vendor at a number of popular, local venues including Blackhawk Country Club. As co-owner of Chairs for Affairs Party Rentals, she also has high quality event rentals at her fingertips for each of her clients.

Fashion

A Dress Change has been outfitting Danville and the surrounding areas since 2009. We are now the only women’s consignment shop in town and have grown our clientele to over 2500 consignors.

Our labels range from high-end couture such as Chanel and St. John to casual clothing such as Chicos and Eileen Fisher as well as purses, shoes and jewelry. A Dress Change prides itself on customer service and are here six days a week to serve your needs.

Financial

A Bay Area resident since 1985 I have spent my entire career as a financial advisor. I am committed to helping clients enjoy and preserve their wealth with sophisticated, personalized strategies. I accomplish this by designing and developing investment portfolios that reflect each client’s specific, long-term needs with a focused investment selection process and strategy implementation.

General Contractor

S&J Properties is a Design/Build company that specializes in residential remodeling construction projects. By performing both the design and construction, we provide the most beautiful, long-lasting and highest value remodeling projects in the industry. Our planning process is extremely thorough, which results in “no surprises” and a rapid and real timeline. Communication with clients, our partners and other regulatory organizations are optimized. We specialize in providing inspiring and custom solutions.

The Dorris-Eaton School (925) 930-9000 www.dorriseaton.org

Eventfully Yours Event Designs Rayna Hess (925) 370-1300 rayna@eventdesignsbyrayna.com www.eventdesignsbyrayna.com

Jonni Smith A Dress Change Consignment (925) 855-5581 www.ADressChangeConsignment.com

Jeff Gustafik Wells Fargo Advisors LLC (925) 472-5200 jeff.gustafik@wfadvisors.com www.umanziogustafik.wfadv.com

Jim Long S&J Properties Office: (925) 820-2924 Cell: (925) 575-0183 jim@propertiesbysj.com www.propertiesbysj.com

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Jewelry, Diamonds & Timepieces

Steve and Judy Padis own and operate Padis Jewelry, which has four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. They founded the company in 1974 and are proud to have earned a reputation as one of the finest jewelers in San Francisco, serving generations of clients for their most precious moments in life, from engagement to anniversary to milestone gifts. Padis Jewelry maintains top-tier relationships with the most sought-after designers including Tacori, Forevermark, Verragio, Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Roberto Coin. As members of the American Gem Society, Padis is among the top 5% of jewelers across the country.

Mortgage

Lynn and Kelly have more than 25 years in the industry, Lynn brings a broad base of knowledge and experience to your transaction. Focused on solutions, she has built and maintained a strong referral base through diligence, persistence and puts e client’s needs first. Given the ever-changing environment of lending, Kelly strives to make the home buying process as simple and stress-free as possible.

Music/ Singing Lessons

Elizabeth works as a Professional Lyric Coloratura Soprano, Private Voice Teacher, Philanthropist. Ms. Hunter Ashley specializes as a Soloist in Oratorio, Opera, Concert, Sacred, Musical, and Cabaret. She performs in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, the United States, and internationally with renowned conductors. As a Private Voice teacher Elizabeth is the sole proprietor of The Elizabeth Hunter Ashley Performance Studio in Danville, California.

Steve Padis Steve Padis Jewelry info@padisjewelry.com www.padisjewelry.com

Lynn Eskew and Kelly Allen Diversified Capital Funding / NMLS#1850 Lynn 925-899-0777 Kelly 925-457-1738 lynn@divcap.net kelly@divcap.net

Elizabeth Hunter Ashley The Performance Studio 925-548-2694 Elizabeth@elizabethhunterashley.com www.elizabethhunterashley.com

Pool Service

Jon Lubrano, President Atlantis Pools Inc (925) 736-0447 info@atlantispoolsdanville.com www.atlantispoolsdanville.com

Atlantis Pools Inc is a family owned business that has been serving Contra Costa County for over 25 years. From pool repair, maintenance needs, remodels and updates, no job is too big or small for us. We take pride in the high quality service we give to each customer.

Real Estate

Barbara loves working with families wanting to find the home of their dreams and has been helping people make all the right moves since 2003! She works with clients to advocate on their behalf. A Relocation and Luxury Specialist, assisting families moving

Senior Living/Assisted Living

Andrea Campisi is the Director of Marketing for The Reutlinger Community, rated 5 stars, that provides high quality health care to seniors for Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing.

She has worked with the elderly for many years and is an advocate for making their lives the best possible.

Tree Service

Buena Vista Tree Service is committed to preserving our urban forests and environment. They recycle 100% of our green waste into a reusable landscaping product. Trex safely and efficiently handles all types of tree emergencies 24 hours a day to eliminate tree risks to people and property and significantly reduce your liability exposure.

Veterinary

Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital is a full-service hospital serving Danville and the surrounding East Bay. Our clients and patients are considered an extension of the Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital family, and we strive to provide excellent and compassionate care combined with outstanding customer service. From vaccines to surgery we have all of your veterinary needs covered.

Barbara Wilson, SRES Coldwell Banker Barbara (925) 989-9559 barb.wilson@cbnorcal.com

Andrea Campisi The Reutlinger Community (925) 964-2062 acampisi@rcjl.org www.rcjl.org

Trex Donovan Buena Vista Tree Service 925-449-1203 ntdonovan@yahoo.com buenavistatree.com

Dr. Nick Bricaud DVM Blackhawk Veterinary Hospital (925) 736-7440 drnick@blackhawkvet.com www.blackhawkvet.com

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Resident Feature

Meet the

Arnerich Family: A Life Dedicated to Giving Back to the Community

By Eve Marie Shahoian, Danville Resident since 2013

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ewell Arnerich, Danville Councilmember and previous Mayor (six terms), who was first elected in 1995, is often asked, “Why did I get involved on the Danville Council?” The answer begins with his wife of 45 years, Janis Arnerich. His community involvement started thirty years ago on Danville’s Architectural Design Review Board and Planning Commission. Janis, a westside Montair Elementary Kindergarten teacher at the time, saw the advertisement asking for volunteers to serve on the Architectural Design Review Board, and as Newell explains, “she reminded me I had always wanted to get involved. I applied and went through two of my toughest professional interviews even though it was a volunteer position.”

After serving six months there was an opening on the Danville Planning Commission for a Design Review Board member to serve on both entities. Newell applied, had another rigorous interview, and was appointed by the Danville Council to the Planning Commission.

After Newell served 5 years on both, he came to realize that Danville was not in very good financial shape and saw signs of missteps with the then current leadership. It was 1995, just having graduated Leadership San Ramon Valley, Newell applied his experience as a business owner of many years and decided Danville needed a new direction and to get its finances in order. Since that time, Danville’s financial health has been guided by Newell’s “pay as you go” fiscal policies, which have kept Danville fiscally strong. Newell explains, “a town must move cautiously and hold levels of service to the highest standards even during bad economic times. In Danville we were able to keep our services level at a very high mark throughout the great recession with no layoffs and no debt.” This was accomplished on the basis of both the ‘pay as you go’ philosophy and by extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of all of our Town employees. I can confidently say now that Danville’s financial management, staff and senior leadership is a shining example of how to run a cost-effective local government with no debt, saving and paying cash for capital projects and is the most cost-effective town in the area by a significant amount with no unfunded liabilities in any category.”

As Mayor, Newell presided over “hometown hero” celebrations of Captain “Sully” Sullenberger and Olympic Gold Medalists Jessica and Maggie Steffens. Newell serves on a variety of local and statewide committees keeping Danville at the forefront of engagement. These include, Rotary Club, past member for 23 years, Discovery Counseling 20 years, Leadership San Ramon Valley 20 years, Danville Library Endowment Board Member, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Posse, 100 Club Contra Costa County Life Member, Tri Valley APAPA, a

Newell and Janice on a walk in Mt. Diablo

Their Son Anthony with his wife Laila

volunteer for Hospice of the East Bay, Organization Welcome Home, supporter of Sentinels of Freedom, and a Volunteer/Supporter for Operation Wounded Minds. An advocate for public education serving on Measure D School Facilities Bond Committee and Co-Chair, Valley Wide Committee on Youth Safety and Development. Graduate of Leadership San Ramon Valley, League of California Cities Mayors & Council Members Academy for Leadership and Advanced Leadership.

Newell earned a Bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley in 1974, Master’s degrees in Architecture/Urban Design at UC Berkeley in 1976, and taught at UC Berkeley from 1975 to 1977. In 1978 Newell co-founded AD Architects in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Honolulu, and a joint venture office in London. He has been the President/CEO of this awarding winning architectural firm in the Bay Area and Los Angeles for the past 40 years.

Janis and Newell have been living in West Danville now for 31 years, and for the last 16 years in the Remington area. Prior to that they lived in London from 1978- 1981. They moved to the west side as they needed a flat lot with a single-story level home as Newell’s father was going to live with them, who at the time had a severe memory disease with limited mobility. Their first west side home was a two-story on a steep hill which led them to find a single-story home with a large garden area on .45 acre close to the old town area.

Janis and Newell first met on September 8, 1957 at John Muir Elementary school in Mrs. Emily’s Kindergarten class. Later they both worked together as crossing guards in 6th grade, dated in high school and college and were married September 8, 1973, the summer before the beginning of their senior year in college.They have been married 45 years and have two grown children, Julia Arnerich Drake, 36, is married to Mike Drake. Julia is an ER Trauma Manager, and her husband works in the MediCal fraud unit with the State of California.

Their son, Anthony Arnerich, 34, is married to Laila. He is a former Cpl. USMC, and both now work in banking.

Janis received her undergraduate degree at San Francisco State University in 1977, received her Master’s in Education and a second Master’s Degree in Administration, both at St. Mary’s College. She was a teacher in SRVUSD, elementary school Vice Principal in Pleasanton, and Principal in Orinda. Janis is now retired and decided

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Their Daughter Julia with her Husband Mike

to work for a non-profit coaching teachers and principals mainly in the Oakland School District. Janis and Newell love their community, hiking locally and everywhere while traveling the world sometimes upwards of 10,000 ft. in elevation. When not traveling or volunteering, Arnerich enjoys following Cal Bears, Oakland A’s, Giants, 49ers and Warriors.

Some fun facts about their family is that all of them are very good cooks and enjoy unique foods and fresh items from their garden and occasionally some wine grapes from their small vineyard. Their family used to volunteer for 10 years at a cultural center in San Francisco to do catering for wedding and special events, one per month. Janis, Newell and their children worked together in the kitchen typically for 10-12 hours preparing buffets (an Arnerich specialty) and 5 course meals for 200 people. “We did this because the organization needed to pay for its new building and ran very short on fundraising. With one very experienced chef, a small group of members from the organization signed up as volunteers, and our head chef got us all well trained. We typically grossed $450,00 per year for 10 years. It was hard work, but a fun family experience.” Now the Arnerichs and their adult children all enjoy cooking for just a few friends.

Because of the type of work Newell’s firm has done over the years, it has given their family a wonderful opportunity to travel to many European countries together. As well, having an office in Hawaii has allowed their children to travel extensively throughout all the islands, and led to the Arnerichs eventually owning a timeshare in Princeville, Kauai. Most recently, Janis and Arnerich travelled to Sicily, Ireland and China. Like the play called “The kids are gone, the dog died, now what do we do?” Newell explains, “We have date nights, weekend getaways, and longer travel trips.” One of their weekly dates is to do a ‘walkabout’ old town Danville, stopping at three to four different restaurants to enjoy one course at each establishment. The Arnerich’s love living in their welcoming and friendly neighborhood with people always walking and many young children out and about. “The neighborhood is made up of people from very diverse backgrounds and careers, but all share the same feeling of loving the natural beauty of the Las Trampas open space on the west side, the cohesive neighborhood identity and feeling of camaraderie as we watch out for each other.”

Newell has a message for Danville Neighbors, “Danville is a special place to live, not only because it’s the safest community in California, but because of the neighbors who greet each other, look out for each other and occasionally lean in to help a troubled friend. All the while enjoying watching our children grow up and looking to the next generation to make their mark on the west side. A great place to live.”

Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues!

Contact us at eshahoian@bestversionmedia.com.

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Pet Adoption Corner

Cactus

Chloe

Meet your forever friend at Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, during adoption hours: Noon to 6 pm Wednesday & Thursday, Noon to 7 pm Friday, and Noon to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday.

One-year-old Cactus is a sensitive but curious fellow. This country boy is looking for a loving home with patient adopters and a quieter, lowkey household. If Cactus could talk he would want everyone to know that toys are pretty fun, quiet walks rock, and hot dogs are outta this world! Cactus is braver when he has a dog buddy and might be a great second dog.

Would you like to be part of the heroic team that saves the lives of rescued dogs and cats? Can you share your talents to connect people and animals? ARF volunteers are making a difference! For more information see our website, www. arflife.org, or call (925) 256-1ARF.

The adoption fee for puppies <6 months is $300, for adult dogs is $250, and includes a discount on the first six-week session of a manners class.

Three-year-old Chloe is a lovely Tuxedo cat with a lot of love to share. She takes time to adjust to new environments and can use some encouragement but when she is comfortable she is playful and fun.

Chloe would benefit from a calm home where she can be the only cat for you, where she can really flourish and show you her true colors, beyond black and white!

The adoption fee for kittens <6 months $125 and for adult cats is $75.

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Real Estate Listings in West Danville Addresses in Bold are Seller’s/Buyer’s represented by Ron and Joe Gatti | 1/10/19

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

211 Del Amigo Rd $2,295,000 918 Podva Ln $2,495,000 San Ramon Valley Blvd $575,000 San Ramon Valley Blvd. $675,000 Garden Creek Pl $719,000 Elworthy Ranch Dr $900,000 Elworthy Ranch Dr $949,000 Elworthy Ranch Ln $949,000 River Rock Ln $994,500

Matteson Ct Nadine Pl Elsie Dr Ramon Ct Briar Pl Kirkcrest Rd Montcrest Pl Wingfield Ct. Montcrest Pl

4722 2199 1114 1301 1357 1752 1804 1807 1544

5 5 2 3 3 3 3 3 3

2.5 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

$999,000 $1,049,000 $1,199,000 $1,249,000 $1,299,000 $1,449,000 $1,489,000 $1,999,900 $2,175,000

1812 1417 1908 1170 3158 2575 5966 4540 5700

3 3 6 3 5 5 6 5 8

2 2 3 1 3 2 6 4 5

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Elworthy Ranch Dr

Camino Encanto

$949,000

1752

3

2

$1,299,000

1587

3

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Sold Listings Sold Listings List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths Street San Ramon Valley Blvd $559,000 $540,000 Westridge Avenue $1,159,000 $1,143,000 Corte Encanto $1,149,900 $1,200,000

1114 2004 1251

2 4 3

1 2 2

Highland Dr Estates Dr Starview Dr

$1,699,000 $1,565,000 $1,598,000 $1,575,000 $1,898,000 $1,850,000

2725 2332 3172

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Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in this magazine is separate from any statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

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February

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thurs., Feb. 7

Wed., Feb. 13

Every Saturday

The Jazz Room Presents Broadway Lights and All That Jazz

BBR-Sunrise Alliance

Farmers’ Market

@VillageTheatreArtGallery Featuring Vocalist Lisa Lindsley and the Mike Greensill Trio!

Cost: Pre-sale $25 Door $30 Time: 8-9:30pm For more info visit www. villagetheatreshows.com or call 925-314-3400

@Danville Area Chamber of Commerce, 117 Town and Country Drive, Suite E One of the Chamber’s successful business by referral groups, Sunrise Alliance, meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to provide concrete business leads to one another.

Time: 7:30- 8:30am Cost: Free

Sat., Feb. 9 and Sun., Feb. 10

Wed., Feb. 20

@Railroad Ave. Municipal Parking Lot-Downtown Get the freshest seasonal fare at Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants and fresh breads. This event is located at Railroad & Prospect Avenues and offers free parking in the adjacent lot.

Time: 9am-1pm More information at www.pcfma.com

Danville Recreation Expo @DanvilleCommunityCenter The Danville Recreation Expo is celebrating it’s 10th year and will be showcasing some of the best summer camps you’ll find in the Bay Area.

For more information on the Danville Rec. Expo. visit www.danville.ca.gov/ Recreation or call the Danville Community Center at (925) 314-3400 Time: 10am - 1pm Cost: Free

Tues., Feb. 12

Leung’s White Crane Lion Dancers @ChildrensReadingRoom, Danville Library, 400 Front St. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with amazing acrobatics of Leung’s White Crane Lion Dancers! This exciting program features thunderous drumming and an awe-inspiring Lion Dance, traditionally thought to bring luck and happiness and drive away evil spirits. Sponsored by the Friends of Danville Library.

Time: 5pm Cost: Free

Danville Library Arts & Travel Presentation Series @Mt. Diablo Room, Danville Library, 400 Front St. Celebrating Lunar New Year: Mughals to Moderns Presented by the Asian Art Museum of SF. Arts and Travel Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Danville Library.

Time: 1pm Cost: Free

Thurs., Feb. 21

Danville Living Magazine 3rd Anniversary Celebration @Auburn Lounge Come celebrate Danville Living Magazine’s 3rd Year Anniversary at Auburn Lounge located in beautiful downtown Danville!

You will enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer and appetizers! It’s a night to toast and give thanks to our amazing advertisers, expert contributors and everyone in the West Danville community who contributes content to our publication. We are a magazine written for the people and by the residents, and we couldn’t do it without you!

No Host Bar Additional Drinks And Cocktails Time: 5-6:30pm

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Every Monday

Tips for Change Community Fundraising Events @Gianni’s Italian Bistro Gianni’s Italian Bistro opens up their restaurant to support our local nonprofit community. Tips for change is a fun and unique way for local local charity organizations to raise much needed funds.

Volunteers and supporters of local nonprofits suit up and become your servers for the evening with all tips and 10% of sales going to support their organization.

This event occurs most Monday evenings between 5 and 8pm and is open to the public. Reservations required. More information at www.giannissanramon.com

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We specialize in providing inspiring and custom solutions; whether it is a kitchen, bathroom, single room, landscaping, or an entire home or building. We invite you to take some time to explore us for yourself; talk with our clients and see a sampling of the high-quality work we perform.

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Quality Preschool Education is Important

By Nancee Watson, The Dorris-Eaton School

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Research clearly shows the lifelong impact of brain development during the early years. Linked to success throughout life, early experiences of children from birth to age five have a profound effect on the nature of their development as well as the quality of their brain’s architecture.

Enter the world of preschool. How important is it?

There are some who believe that enrolling a four-year-old in music, gymnastics, and dance classes will offer all of the early experiences necessary for success. However, what preschools do that individual classes don’t do is teach children how to be students. Preschoolers don’t automatically come with the ability to take turns and compromise, be respectful of others, raise their hands, and share the attention of a teacher. Students who enter kindergarten with these skills—coupled with the ability to easily separate from parents—tend to be the ones who are ready to learn and gain the most during the kindergarten year and beyond.

Experts have found that students who attend high-quality preschools enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger basic math skills than those who do not. So what defines a high-quality preschool environment?

Results of studies highlight stimulating activities that promote teacher-to-student and student-to-student interaction; a sequential building of instruction and curriculum; a well-designed outdoor play area to promote the development of gross motor skills and opportunities for social interaction; and a variety of activity areas with well-stocked materials such as books, art supplies, blocks, puzzles, and other manipulatives. But by far, experienced, welltrained teachers are the key ingredient. Teachers with college degrees with specialized early-childhood education and training have more positive interactions with children, provide richer language experiences, and are more engaged with their students.

So continue with the valuable music lessons and gymnastics, but in order to provide your child the best possible outcome for early brain development and educational readiness, make sure to include a high-quality preschool experience.

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Get a Jump on Summer Early!

Danville Rec. Expo turns 10!

By Stephanie Seaberg, Resident since 2013

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here’s no denying that Danville offers some of the best summer camps in California. The Danville Recreations Expose is celebrating its 10th year and will be showcasing some of the best summer camps you’ll find in the Bay Area. On February 9th and 10th, the Rec. Expo will be offering a variety of diverse choices ranging from sports to science to drama camp all under one roof. Geared toward children as young as 3 and all the way to high school seniors, the Rec Expo is a face-to-face meet and greet for anyone looking for a fun way to spend their summer. Locals see it as their “one stop shop” of summer enrichment. Parents and children alike lineup outside the doors of the Community Center adjacent to the Danville Library as early as 9 a.m. eagerly hoping to be the first in the door to grab a complementary tote bag and sign up for their favorite summer camps. This gives parents and children a chance to meet the class instructors, ask questions, and see demos of the classes. Each year brings new surprises, and you never know what you’re going to find. There is often a science experiment provided by Mad Science, musical instruments just begging to be played, Lego demonstrations and scripts from KAOS Camp to peruse. Anyone who signs up for the raffle also has a chance to win a fabulous prize. That’s just some of the many benefits of attending the Expo.

However, the biggest attraction at the Expo is the 10% discount parents receive if they sign their child up for a camp that weekend. This may sound like a small chunk of change to some, but it really does add up if you have multiple children or require several camps to fill your summer. Many of these camps fill the majority of their summer roster just from one weekend at

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the Expo. Georgia Buxton, who is a regular visitor says, “The Expo definitely gets bigger and bigger every year. You take away so much more when you have the opportunity to walk up to someone’s booth and ask questions about their program. You can’t get that from reading about it in the activity guide.” Buxton has not only been a spectator, but has worked some of the camp booths.

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People, Faces and Places

By Eve Marie Shahoian, Danville Resident since 2013

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The newly cleaned teeth can then be maintained with daily brushing.

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What Does it Mean to Respond in a “Timely Manner”?

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s a business owner, I believe the difference between decent and outstanding service is communication. One of the biggest aspects of good communication is a quick response time. At Atlantis Pools, we love what we do and being based in Danville and Alamo means we always have someone right around the corner who can stop by and take a look at your pool. We know when it comes to your pool, it’s important for you to receive a quick response from us, especially in urgent matters.

We are frequently asked how long it will take to complete jobs or how soon we can start. While we wish we could always say, “We can start today!” there are many factors to consider when scheduling repairs and installs, and we have to prioritize those customers with emergency situations like electrical and safety issues first. A safety hazard always gets top priority when it comes to scheduling, but please know we are doing our best to provide all our customers with the best service and the best quality work, and that means not taking any shortcuts and doing things right the first time. A pump or pool that is down is also a high priority for us to avoid unsanitary water conditions.

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“We are so grateful for Atlantis Pools! We were having a pool party and 30 minutes before the party, our spa drained! We couldn’t figure it out. Jon and his team came immediately and saved the day! They worked in the hot sun to fix our spa in time for the party. They are also great with our weekly cleanings and helping us learn about our pool and spa. They are very reasonable, too. I highly recommend Atlantis Pools!”-Liberty E. Danville

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Because we all love apps…

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By Lynn Eskew, NMLS 310381 and Kelly Stewart Allen, NMLS 261078 Diversified Capital Funding, NMLS 1850

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Additional Website Resources for House Hunting and Buying Not every helpful website has an app ready for you, but they still give you a virtual way to increase your knowledge during the home buying journey. Try these two additional sources as you house hunt: •

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Finding Natural Neuropathy Pain Relief

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eripheral neuropathy is a disorder that includes symptoms of numbness, tingling, and pain in the outer extremities of the limbs such as toes and fingers. Over time, the feelings of discomfort can sometimes move up toward the center of the body.

Peripheral neuropathy is usually associated with other serious medical conditions such as diabetes or malnutrition.

This condition can progress and hamper a person’s daily life if not managed properly. Because it can feel like poking needles or biting ants on your toes and fingers, it can be hard to concentrate on anything. Patients with PN often go through depression, anxiety, or sleep problems as they adjust to PN symptoms.

Unfortunately, while medications are present that can help cope with the symptoms of neuropathy, they mask the problem instead of dealing with its root.

This is where natural solutions like chiropractic care come in.

According to statistics, approximately 8% or 24 million Americans have peripheral neuropathy. Fortunately, there are options available

for those who don’t want to take medications every day.

Chiropractic care has long been relieving issues that tie to the nervous system. For instance, it’s a common treatment for back pain or migraines. Fortunately, chiropractic practices can help patients with peripheral neuropathy because the discomfort of the condition can be traced back to the nerves.

Patients experience symptoms of neuropathy when the nerves that carry messages to and from the spinal cord, brain, and the rest of the body suffer from damage or disease. Chiropractic care helps ease these nerves and allows them to repair over time so that they can heal and begin functioning properly again. So, chiropractic doesn’t just help improve your symptoms, but can also help in reversing the condition altogether.

A study published in the Diabetes News Journal shows results indicating that chiropractic care is a promising strategy for dealing with neuropathy.

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Chiropractic care for neuropathy works because it focuses on healing the entire body, not just improving symptoms in extremities.

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Should I Replace My HVAC System?

By Jim Long, S&J Properties, General Contractor, Resident since 1991

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f only your heating and air conditioning system could last forever. The heart of your home’s comfort is also your most expensive appliance. So how do you know when it’s time to replace it? Why can’t you just keep repairing it forever? What’s all this stuff you’ve heard about newer units being more efficient and saving you on your utility bills?

When to Keep Your HVAC System: A heating and air conditioning system under 12 years of age is generally not considered to be replacement worthy. According to Energy.gov the “lifespan” of a central air conditioner is about 15 to 20 years. A system younger than 12 years old should give you a few more years of life before you need to replace it. The best way to extend its life (possibly double its life) and lower your utility bills is to get annual tune-ups.

Two Reasons to Replace a Young System: (1) A Major Breakdown – if your heat exchanger (for a furnace), compressor (for an air conditioner), or motor fail, they definitely need to be replaced with new components. If the labor and part cost begin to approach several thousand dollars, replacing the entire system is probably your best option.

(2) Lack of Comfort in Your Home – if your heating and air conditioning system doesn’t get your house warm or cold enough, it’s often because it’s the wrong size or has been poorly installed.

When that’s the case, the only alternative to suffering for years in an uncomfortable house is to replace the system.

If Your HVAC System’s 12 Years Old or Older: Your utility bills are the main reason to replace your older system now as opposed to later. Energy.gov states that today’s best air conditioners use 30% to 50% less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as air conditioners made in the mid 1970s.

Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20% to 40% of your cooling energy costs by replacing it with a newer, more efficient model.

An untimely breakdown is the next reason to consider replacing.

In extreme cold or hot temperatures, your heating and air conditioning system works overtime to keep you comfortable.

An older system leaves you at higher risk when it’s struggling the most. Replacing an older heating and air conditioning system makes sure you stay cozy warm or comfy cool every day of the year.

The older your system gets, the more it costs to repair. Beyond 12 years, investing money into your system doesn’t guarantee the extension of its life. The rest of your system parts are just as old and can breakdown at any time. Installing a new system can include a parts and labor warranty of 10 years, meaning not having to pay a dime on repair bills for an entire decade.

Safety is the most important reason to replace your old system: Carbon Monoxide; Older furnaces are at risk of getting cracks in their heat exchangers, allowing carbon monoxide to leak into your home. The more years of use, the more likely corrosion has caused a crack to form. A carbon monoxide detector is the only way to tell if you have a leak.

Electrical issues; In heating and air conditioning systems over 12 years old, fuses short out and connection points get weak.

Hopefully, the only result would be your air conditioner or heater quitting and not a dangerous fire. Regular tune-ups are important to make sure you don’t have an electrical issue developing.

Whatever the age of your system, the best way to insure low utility bills and a long system life is getting regular tune-ups.

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