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Danville Rotary honors female athletes By Kathy O’Donnell Chiverton Danville Rotary recognized four outstanding high school female athletes at a recent luncheon in their honor at Faz Restaurant in Danville. The athletes were each nominated by their school and were selected based on their accomplishments and honors in their sports, their leadership and sportsmanship and their service to their community. The four nominees for Danville
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Red-tailed Hawk comfortable in Contra Costa’s diverse habitats by James Hale
One of the best known and most widely distributed raptors in North America is the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis). It breeds from central Alaska, across Canada, and south to Florida, the West Indies, and Central America. The Red-tail is numerous throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area and northern California, and is frequently seen perched on a fence post, snag, or exposed limb overlooking open fields or grasslands. It occupies a wide range of habitats and altitudes, including grasslands, deserts, woodlands, agricultural fields, forests, and urban areas. It is second only to the Peregrine Falcon in the use of diverse habitats. The Red-tailed Hawk is quite tolerant to considerable human activity, unlike most raptors. They often nest in urban areas where rock pigeons and rats support their population. One famous urban Redtail, known as “Pale Male” for its light
coloration, has raised young in Manhattan on Fifth Avenue near Central Park for decades. The Red-tail is a common nesting raptor throughout Contra Costa County and the East Bay, and has benefited from the planting of Eucalyptus trees and construction of transmission towers, which provide nesting habitat. The distinctive shrill, rasping “scream” is often heard while hunting, soaring, during courtship or around its nest when defending its territory. The fierce, descending cry of the Red-tailed Hawk is frequently used as the raptor sound effect in motion pictures, television, and other media, even if the featured bird is not a Red-tail. The call is often imitated by jays, particularly Steller’s Jay. Red-tailed Hawks exhibit sexual dimorphism in size like
most raptors, with the females being up to 30% larger than males. Males average two and one half pounds in weight, with females averaging around three pounds. Large birds may weigh up to five pounds, with a length of more than two feet and a wingspan of almost five feet. Red-tailed Hawk plumage may be quite variable, depending upon the subspecies and region. In California and the west, three color morphs exist: light, dark, and intermediate or rufous. The dark and intermediate morphs constitute almost 20% of the population. The red tail, for which the species is named, is brick- red above and light buff- orange below with a dark terminal band in adults. Immature birds have barred tails and attain the red coloration of adults when sexually mature.
Immature birds can be readily identified at close range by their yellow irises which darken to a reddish-brown hue as the bird attains full maturity
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Spend a Cool Summer Night with a Moonlight Movie T h e To w n o f D a n v i l l e welcomes back the free Moonlight Movies series this s u m m e r a s a way t o s h ow appreciation to the members of the community. The five movie series, which will be held on the Town Green located at 400 Front Street, will kick off the second Friday in June. The following f i ve m ov i e s w i l l b e s h ow n throughout the summer: June 13 - The Croods, June 27 - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, July 18 - Independence Day, August 1 - Goonies, August 15 - Rio. Crafts and activities for children start at 6:30 p.m. with the movie following at sunset. Families are asked to bring a blanket and lawn chairs. Registration is not required. Information: call (925) 314-3400 or visit www.danville.ca.gov. Last Day of School Crafts June 12 3:30-4:30pm. Summer is finally here! Celebrate with a variety of crafts for all ages. C ra f t s u p p l i e s p rov i d e d by the library. Come in, beat the heat, and see what there is to create! For grades K - 5. Space is limited, registration required. To register, call 925-837-4889. Danville Library, 400 Front St., Danville.
20th Annual Sculpture in the Garden June 13-July 13 10am-4pm. For one month every year, Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft Garden transforms into an outdoor art gallery. Follow the meandering pathways to discover sculptures by local and regional artists. The stunningly sculptural succulent plants create a magical setting for public-scale works and pieces perfect for your home garden. Special events during the exhibit include the Preview Party, Opening Weekend and Father’s Day, Open-Late Thursdays, and Art & Jazz in the Garden. Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. Information: ruthbancroftgarden.org or 925944-9352 Studio 8 Dance and Performing Arts Center Spotlight Showcase 2014 10th Anniversary Show June 14 1 p m , 6pm. Studio 8 Dance and Pe r f o r m i n g Arts Center from San Ramon CA presents t h e 10 t h anniversary s h o w , Spotlight Showcase 2014. Dancers
June 2014 perform a variety of dance styles ages 2-adult. $20, $15 for each ticket when you buy a pair. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon. sanramonperformingarts. com. Arts Enrichment Book ClubTotem Pole June 18 3:30-4:30pm. Reading can be so exciting when it becomes interactive through art and presentation! Help your young reader stay engaged through Arts Enrichment. For this session, learn about the traditional native art of the Totem Pole with a modern folktale and make your own Totem with crafty Lisa Taft. For Kindergarten and 1st grade only. Parent must attend program with child. Registration required - space is limited. Register at 925-837-4889. Danville Library, 400 Front St., Danville.
valleysentinel.com 7:30pm. This special one day event, will transport audience members through Nashville classics plus the award-winning songwriter’s own soon-to-be standards are all presented with Makky’s renowned vocal styling’s and his winsome southern charm. $20. Village Theatre, 233 Front St, Danville. villagetheatreshows. com Dixieland Jazz June 21 1:30-4:30pm. The Friends of Jazz monthly Dance party/ Concert series continues at the Danville Grange Hall. The hall is at 743 Diablo Road, .7 miles east of I-680, has a large wooden dance floor, and plenty of free parking. Please BRING YOUR OWN REFRESHMENTS, SNACKS. For more information please call 510-655-6728 or visit www. jazznut.com.
June Wine Walk in Walnut Creek June 18 6-9pm. Enjoy a unique wine tasting event while strolling through beautiful downtown Walnut Creek. Downtown Walnut Creek. Invormation: walnutcreek.com Makky Kaylor- A Little Sentimental June 19
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2 : 30 p m , 7 p m . A m u l t i style dance show with performances by the San Ramon Valley Dance Academy’s Beginning & Basic Division students with performances by our dance companies. C h i l d re n ( 3 - 11 ) & S e n i o rs : $19. Adults: $22. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon. sanramonperformingarts.com.
Red Legged Frog Productions Presents: Tuck and Patti June 21 8pm. Tuck and Patti are a musical marriage unparalleled in jazz. Patti Cathcart’s gospeltinged voice can seer and soar. And Tuck Andress’ unique guitar playing evokes lush orchestras and ultra-funky R&B bands. If you haven’t experienced the magic of this duo, you’ll be a lifelong fan after this concert. $35-40. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. lesherartscenter.org.
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valleysentinel.com A&E from page 2 Night at the Improv June 21 8pm. Join San Ramon I m p rov U P l aye rs a n d o u r resident troupe Twisted Gray Matter for an interactive evening of improvisational comedy. The show is created on the spot with the help of audience participation and suggestions. Not suitable for children under the age of 18. $10 per show. Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon. san-ramon.ca.gov/parks/ theater. 2014 Danville Summerfest June 21-22 10am-5pm. The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the beginning of Summer with Danville Summerfest! Cosponsored by the Town of Danville, Danville Summerfest! (formerly the Danville Fine Arts Faire) features a dazzling spectrum of art, live music on stage and street corner, and a Children’s Fair including pony rides, train rides and arts & crafts. Hartz & Prospect Avenues. danvilleareachamber. com. Hula Halau ‘O Nalua – ‘Ote’a ‘Api June 22 5pm. Hula Halau ‘O Nalua a n d ‘ O t e ’ a ‘A p i , S c h o o l o f Polynesian Dance, under the direction of Ruth Nalua Manaois, Kumu Hula-Director, Anthony Waipa Manaois, Kumu Hula & Director of ‘Ote’a ‘Api and Katrina Haliimaile deJesus, Kumu Hula & Co-Director ‘Ote’a ‘Api, celebrates over 35 years of teaching traditional dances of Polynesia. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon. sanramonperformingarts.com. Sounds of Kathak June 22 5pm. Sounds of Kathak invites you to discover the beautiful art of North Indian Classical Dance, Kathak! Graceful dancers will present sweet stories of Krishna along with an exquisite performance of compositions, footwork, and spins. $10. Village Theatre, 233 Front St, Danville. villagetheatreshows.com.
June 2014 An Enchanting Musical Journey with David Helfand and Justin Lader June 26 6:30pm. This concert will feature original world music inspired by Celtic, Middle Eastern, and Sephardic traditions as well as Asian meditation. David and Justin will also perform pieces from their Space Music opus “Through the Portal.” Free. Walnut Creek Library, 1644 North Broadway., Walnut Creek. Information: call 925-977-3340 or visit the library’s website at www.ccclib. org. Register for this workshop online at WCLibrary.org/event/ musical-journey. Ella the Musical June 26- July 6 It’s a life lived out loud in this exhilarating new musical that weaves myth, memory and music to tell the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. $40-45. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. lesherartscenter.org. Ready or Not Improv Presents Speak No Weevil June 28
8:15pm. $15. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. lesherartscenter.org. Bella Dance Academy Presents: Once Upon a Time June 29 1pm, 6:30pm. Join for the show, “Once Upon A Time” featuring the dancers of Bella Dance Academy and music from movies, fairytales, tv shows and musicals! Come take a journey! $16. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon. sanramonperformingarts. com. Music Repertoire Presents 15th Year Anniversary Gala Concert June 29 3pm. Youth performers. $10. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. lesherartscenter.org. Summer Concerts in the ParkUS Air Force Band of the Golden West June 29 5:30pm. Bring the entire family for a beautiful summer evening in Central Park. Enjoy great music and dance the night away while visiting with friends and neighbors. Bring a blanket or chairs and a picnic. Adult beverages, soda and ice cream will be available for purchase. Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon. sanramon.ca.gov.
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4th of July Celebration July 4 The Walnut Creek Concert Band presents a July 4th Patriotic Salute at 6PM at Civic Park. Free Ice Cream by the City’s former Mayors in honor of the Walnut Creek Centennial 19142014.
the volunteer gets clean at the same time! $3. V i l l a g e Theatre, 233 Front St, Danville. villagetheatreshows.com.
Groovy Tie-Dye! July 10 3 : 30 - 4 : 30 p m . C e l e b ra t e summer with a radical tie dye craft program! This retro style combines science and art and will turn any summer into a summer of love. Bring something to dye! Acceptable garments are t-shirts, bandanas, or socks and are made of cotton. Make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Space is limited, registration is required. Register beginning June 16th. Parents can register children by signing up at the information desk or calling 837-4889. Danville Library, 400 Front St., Danville.
Lamorinda Theatre Academy Presents Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids
Preschool Performance SeriesThe Bubble Lady July 11 10am, 1 pm. The Bubble Lady delights her audiences with bubble space ships, bubble trumpets, baby bubbles, bubbles inside of bubbles, and with volunteers inside of really BIG bubbles. It’s fun, amazing and captivating entertainment - and
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It’s Princess Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, and three fairies – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather – must use their magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! Youth performers. De Valle Theatre,1963 Tice Valley Boulevard Walnut Creek, CA. lesherartscenter.org. Solo Opera Presents Chip and His Dog
July 11, 7:15pm. July 12, 2:15pm.
Solo Opera, the East Bay’s chamber opera company, in collaboration with the award winning Cantabella Children’s Chorus of Livermore, present an exciting double bill of opera and choral music for children and families. The program will feature Gian Carlo Menotti’s 30minute opera, Chip and his Dog. $22-27. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. lesherartscenter.org.
Danville Summerfest promises fun for the whole family By Staff Writer
The Danville Summerfest (formerly the Danville Fine Arts Fair) as been a tradition in the town since the early 90’s. It has been a showcase for fine artists and contemporary craft persons from all over the western United States. Award winning artists have exhibited and sold jewelry, ceramics, glass items, paintings, photography, and functional art along Hartz Avenue. This year, a number of new artists have been added to the old favorites
residents seek out each year to find out what is new. While the event will continue to offer the wonderful fine artists and contemporary crafts of the past, the new Summerfest will emphasize families and the activities the entire family can enjoy. For the small fries, they can enjoy a pony ride, giant bungee jump, or bounce. Andy Z will perform in the afternoon on both days, and Jungle James will bring his reptile zoo on Sunday
afternoon. Teens can literally walk on water inside the full size plastic balls floating in a pool. For the older generation, the main stage returns to the event and will showcase Jim Anderson and the Rebels in a tribute to the music of a pre-Las Vegas Elvis Presley, Soulstice with its Reggae sound, and Patron - a 10 member Latin Rhythms band. You can even try your hand at creating art by attending Pinot Palette’s
“On The Street” art class being offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. From haute couture to K9 couture, Elvis to Reggae, and pony rides to bungee jumps, the Summerfest will have something for every member of your family. You can check out all the activities and get an event schedule at www. danvillesummerfest.com. The Summerfest is brought to the community by the Danville Chamber of Commerce.
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Prescription for Danger: San Ramon Valley Task Force to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse related overdoses over the and youth in the Valley are box at any one of the locations By Candace Andersen
We have a prescription drug abuse problem in our community and there are people stepping up to do something about it. The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA) has been working diligently for the past four years to educate youth and adults about prescription drug dangers through parent education sessions, school assemblies, classroom presentations, and community awareness events. NCAPDA was founded by San Ramon resident April Rovero, who knows too well what a toll the prescription drug abuse epidemic is taking on families throughout the country. She lost her 21-year son Joey to an accidental prescription drug overdose in 2009 while he was attending college at Arizona State University. She has taken this personal tragedy and turned it into a way to help others.
One of NCAPDA’s latest prevention endeavors is the establishment of the San Ramon Valley Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force. Close to 25 San Ramon Valley community members attended the first two meetings and they have already identified specific projects that they plan to implement over the coming months including educating the community about how to lock up and properly dispose of their medications and about the availability of naloxone rescue kits for opioid (painkiller) overdoses. Additional projects will evolve around educating every community sector in the San Ramon Valley about prescription drug dangers and helping medical providers understand how they can make a difference through their daily medical practices and prescribing protocols. Over 20 people in the San Ramon Valley have died because of prescription drug
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past five years, including Joey. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the drug overdose death rate in the United States has more than tripled since 1990. Most of that comes from prescription painkillers. In 2008, 14,800 Americans died from a prescription painkiller overdose. Data now show that prescription drugs are a major gateway to heroin addiction: About 80 percent of heroin users reportedly start off abusing painkillers. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “Prescription opioid pain medications such as OxyContin and Vicodin can have effects similar to heroin when taken in doses or in ways other than prescribed, and they are currently among the most commonly abused drugs in the United States.” While there is already s u p p o r t f ro m n u m e ro u s youth and adult community members and leaders, the task force would like to have every sector represented so they can make the biggest impact possible. All parents
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in District 2 listed below. • Town of Danville, Police Department, 510 La Gonda Drive, Danville • City of Lafayette, Police Department, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #130, Lafayette (no liquids) • Tow n o f M o ra g a , Police Department, 329 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga • City of Orinda, Police Department, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda • City of San Ramon, Police Department, 2401 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon • City of Walnut Creek, City Hall Lobby, 1666 North Main Street, Walnut Creek Together, there are many things we can do to make our community a safer, better place to live. Please join me in both raising awareness about this issue and properly disposing of prescription drugs. Don’t hesitate to contact my office if I can provide you with additional information on this topic or on other County issues. I can be reached at SupervisorAndersen@bos. cccounty.us or 925-957-8860.
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encouraged to join in and be a part of the solution that will result in fewer lost lives in our community. The San Ramon Valley Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force usually meets on the 1st Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s Professional Development Center located at 3280 E. Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon. The next meeting will be held there on June 5th. Anyone interested in joining the Task Force is encouraged to contact April Rovero with NCAPDA at arovero@ncapda. org or by calling 925-4807723. You can also help with the safe disposal of your unused and unwanted prescription drugs by dropping them in a pharmaceutical collection bin in your community. Not only does it keep them out of the wrong hands, but it keeps drugs from entering our water supply through the sewer system. You should never flush medication down toilets. Take your drugs to the green drop
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Advanced Treatment: Cancer therapy has become m o re t a rg e t e d , a l l ow i n g treatments to be more effective and tolerable. We are not only beating this disease, the trade-offs in morbidity and mortality associated with traditional cancer treatment have diminished greatly. Advances in radiotherapy can now deliver radiation with greater accuracy and precision while sparing more normal tissue from unnecessary exposure. Improvements in surgical procedure and recovery have decreased peri-operative complications. Systemic therapy has also become more targeted and t o l e ra b l e a s t ra d i t i o n a l chemotherapy is replaced or augmented with more specific molecular targeting agents. A better understanding of cancer biology has allowed doctors to select an appropriate “individualized” regimen rather than going at it in an arbitrary manner. Healthy Lifestyle: It is now clear that having a healthy lifestyle such as incorporating a regular routine of physical activity, healthy eating (such as cutting down on high fat/
smoking cessation decreases the risk for having cancer. With multiple studies substantiating this positive effect, more people are applying this knowledge into their life. Even if a person is diagnosed with cancer, a healthy lifestyle allows for greater tolerance towards treatment and is linked to having a better outcome in beating the cancer. Finally, maintaining a healthy lifestyle after a cancer treatment has been shown to dramatically decrease one’s risk of having the cancer return. We are fortunate to live in an era where receiving the frightening news of a cancer diagnosis is now less likely a death sentence and more of a tough challenge that life throws your way. Applying a healthy lifestyle and finding a trusted partnership with a doctor who can provide you with the best preventative and individualized treatment ensures you can meet that challenge. Dr. K. Kenneth Chao is a board certified radiation oncologist with Epic Care, a group of experts in the diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of cancer and blood disorders. www.epic-care.com
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Healing Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Injury Exploring class IV laser therapy for shoulder rehab By Dr. Niele Maimone, DC
The Rotator Cuff muscles (four muscles in total) are the primary support structures for the shoulder. Therefore, eve n m i n o r d ys f u n c t i o n associated with these muscles can create pain and decreased performance of everyday tasks. A Rotator Cuff injury c a n b e c a u s e d by m a ny everyday activities. These activities include traumatic e v e n t s ( e. g . f a l l o n a n outstretched arm, “yanking” of the arm), repetitive motion (e.g. throwing a ball, carrying children) and chronic improper posture (e.g. operating a computer, driving). There are three major types of Rotator Cuff injuries that we treat successfully: 1. Rotator Cuff Muscle Tears: This is a partial tear of one or more of the four HAWKS from page 1
over the course of four to five years. Red-tailed Hawk feathers and other body parts were considered to be sacred, and widely used in Native American ceremonial regalia, religious ceremonies, and as arrow fletching. The Red-tailed Hawk is an opportunistic, bird of prey that feeds on small mammals, mostly rodents, which comprise 85% of their diet. Mice, gophers, voles, chipmunks, and squirrels are commonly consumed. Rabbits, shrews, bats, birds, reptiles, fish, crustaceans, insects, beetles, other invertebrates, carrion, and even earthworms are also taken as prey. Two h u n t i n g t e c h n i q u e s a re employed. After scanning for prey from an elevated perch, the raptor swoops down to seize its prey. They also watch for prey while soaring at up to 40 mph or hovering. Redtails are capable of diving in
Rotator Cuff muscles. Rotator Cuff muscle tears are often accompanied by deep achy pain in the shoulder and arm weakness. 2. Tendonitis: Tendons are at the ends of each muscle and attach the muscles to the bones they move. When there is inflammation of these tendons it is called Tendonitis. The symptoms of Rotator Cuff Tendonitis are often trigger point pain over the tendon accompanied by deep, achy pain in the shoulder and arm weakness. 3. Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome: Chronic injury of the Rotator Cuff can lead to a “pinching” of the nerves passing through the shoulder. This is commonly referred to as a Shoulder Impingement or Rotator Cuff Impingement. Symptoms often include numbness, tingling or sharp, shooting pain into the arm or hand.
How Do I Heal My Shoulder Pain? The most common forms of medical treatment for Rotator Cuff injuries are antiinflammatory medications, cortisone injections and surgery. Although meds and injections may reduce the severity of pain associated with rotator cuff dysfunction, they are not a long term solution and may do more bodily harm than good in the long run. Surgery is a last resort and should only be used if there is irreparable damage to the shoulder that cannot be handled with proper rehabilitation. The Natural Approach First: Heal the Damaged Tissue Ending the pain caused by a Rotator Cuff injury requires stopping the cycle of inflammation that is creating the pain. Class IV laser therapy is an excellent method for this, because it is presently the
excess of 150 mph. To this day, the Red-tail is sometimes called a “chicken hawk”. It was mistakenly thought to take chickens as prey during the days when they were mostly free ranging. Although a few chickens were preyed upon, rodents were the most popular food. Unfortunately, many hawks were killed, even as late as the 1950’s. In the mid 1980’s, I was hired to live-capture and relocate over 120 Red-tailed Hawks, mostly immature birds, who had congregated at San Jose International Airport. The fall- migrating birds found abundant prey in the fields between the runways, and were becoming a collision threat to aircraft. Relocation of birds and habitat manipulation solved the problem. Red-tailed Hawks are monogamous, pairing with the same individual for many years. The male performs elaborate courtship flight displays, diving steeply, and then climbing again. The pair fly in wide circles while calling to each other. During courtship and mating, a large stick nest is constructed by both birds in the fork of a tree, cliff ledge, or man-made structure. The nest is typically three feet in diameter and three feet tall. It is enhanced and reinforced in successive years, with some older nests exceeding six feet in diameter and height. One
set of transmission towers in East County, which runs from Jersey Island to Clifton Court Forebay, has provided nesting platforms for Red-tailed Hawks and Common Ravens. Nearly every single tower is occupied during the spring and summer months. A clutch of one to three, brown blotched, whitish eggs is laid between March and May. Primarily the female incubates the eggs, with the male substituting when she is off hunting. The male brings most food to the female while she incubates. The eggs hatch over several days after 28 to 35 days. The female broods the nestlings, known as eyasses, while the male provids them with food. After 42 to 46 days, the eyasses begin to fledge and leave the nest. The fledglings spend another three weeks in close contact with the parents, learning to hunt and avoid potential danger. The young Red-tailed Hawks begin to capture their own prey about six to eight weeks after fledging, and become independent around four months of age. Red-tails have lived more than twenty years in the wild. Pale Male was born in 1990 and is still raising eyasses this year at 25 years old. The oldest captive Red-tail was nearly thirty years old at the time of its passing. James M. Hale is a wildlife biologist and Vice Chair of the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee.
only modality that can both reduce inflammation and heal tissue simultaneously. During Laser Therapy, the infrared laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level, increasing metabolic activity and improving the transport of nutrients across the cell membrane. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms, stiffness and pain. As the injured area returns to normal, pain is relieved and function is restored. S e c o n d : C o r re c t t h e S h o u l d e r a n d Po s t u r a l Mechanics Long term pain relief of shoulder injuries involves rehabilitation of the shoulder, neck, and thoracic spine.
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When Contra Costa Joined the Regional Park District By Beverly Lane, East Bay Regional Parks District
This month – June 2 to be precise – marks the 50th anniversary of a major milestone in East Bay Regional Park District’s history: annexation of Contra Costa County. When the District was first established by public vote back in 1934, it included seven cities in Alameda County. At the time, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declined to support the election in its jurisdiction. The county was predominately
rural, and farmers opposed being taxed for parks. Although Contra Costa saw extensive residential and commercial development after World War II, several later attempts to pass park bonds were unsuccessful. However the tempo picked up substantially in 1962 with the appointment of William Penn Mott, Jr. as Park District general manager. A visionary with boundless energy, Mott made the welcoming of Contra Costa into the Park District fold one of his major goals. Several leading citizens enlisted in the cause. Among
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yes vote, “before the wilderness beauty is destroyed and land cost becomes prohibitively high.” Final results were not a landslide. Measure B on the June 2 ballot carried the day with 54 percent in favor, 46 percent opposed. Mott credited grass roots support for the victory. “The citizens groups who got behind us made the difference,” he said. “In fact, I don’t think we could have done it without them.” * * * The first two new regional parks to be opened as a result of the annexation were Kennedy Grove in El Sobrante and Briones near Martinez. Both had been acquired previously by the county. Part of Richmond’s Brooks Island was purchased in 1968. Another major acquisition was Las Trampas Regional Wilderness west of Alamo and Danville. Although it had not been mentioned as a potential regional park during the campaign, it was a particular goal of Manfred Lindner, an active Danville conservationist. Lindner and others formed a committee that promoted acquisition of Las Trampas by leading hikes and raising funds for its purchase. They emphasized its natural beauty, variety of environments, and proximity to urban areas.
Hulet Hornbeck, by now on Park District staff, worked to obtain State Park Bond funds for acquisitions at Las Trampas. The first purchases included 480 acres owned by the Nordstroms, 672 acres from Richard Mueller, and 313 acres owned by Al Kaplan. Funds came from state bonds and from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Another acquisition engineered by Hornbeck in 1974 resulted in the Park District obtaining 1,000 acres from Charlotte Gerdes. An additional 14 acres were opted to the Eugene O’Neill Foundation for preservation of Tao House and grounds, where the playwright wrote some of his most famous works. Today the National Park Service owns and operates Tao House, which is bounded on three sides by Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. * * * History and memorabilia from these events of 50 years ago are now on display in an exhibit ending June 8 at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Museum hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 925837-3750.
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How Medicare covers hospice care By David Sayen
Coping with terminal illness can be very difficult, for the patient as well as his or her loved ones. That’s why I want to pass along some information about Medicare’s coverage of hospice care. Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill. The focus is on comfort, not on curing illness. Hospice is intended to help people who are terminally ill live comfortably. If you qualify for Medicare’s hospice benefit, you’ll have a specially trained team and support staff to help you and your family deal with your illness. Yo u a n d yo u r f a m i l y members are the most important part of the team. Your team may also include doctors, nurses, counselors, social workers, physical and occupational
therapists, speech-language pathologists, hospice aides, and homemakers. The hospice team provides care for the whole person. That includes his or her physical, emotional, and social needs. Hospice services are generally provided in the home and may include physical care, counseling, drugs, and medical equipment and supplies for the terminal illness plus any related conditions. Your regular doctor or a nurse practitioner can also be part of your team, to supervise your care. Who’s eligible for Medicarecovered hospice services? You have to meet several conditions. For one, you must be eligible for Medicare Part A, which is hospital insurance. Also, your doctor and the hospice medical director must certify that you’re terminally ill and have six months or less to live, if your illness runs its normal course. Yo u h ave t o s i g n a statement choosing hospice
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June Garden To Dos General Garden Care Adjust your irrigation as needed, or invest in a smart controller. June has the highest evapotranspiration (ET) rates! Protect your skin. There’s lots of sun now, so wear a hat and keep some sunscreen on! Garden in the early morning and late afternoon taking advantage of all of the light. Keep yourself and your plants hydrated. Think fire safety! Prune branches well away from your home and roof. Aim for 15’ of clearance. Clear dried brush and grass. Compost all dried plant material. Add mulch—mulches need to be 3-4” deep to be effective in moderating soil temperature, reducing weed germination and reducing water loss. Organic mulches decompose and help build a healthy soil environment too. Turn compost piles and keep moist. Mow lawns frequently. Keep mower blades sharp to avoid damaging the grass. Renew (if needed) ant and/ or yellow-jacket bait stations.
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care instead of other Medicarecovered benefits to treat your terminal illness. (Medicare will still pay for covered benefits for any health problems that aren’t related to your terminal illness.) And you must get care from a Medicare-approved hospice program. If you qualify, your doctor and the hospice team will work with you and your family to set up a care plan that meets your needs. A hospice doctor and nurse will be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to give you and your family support and care when you need it. Medicare’s hospice benefit allows you and your family to stay together in the comfort of your home unless you need care in an inpatient facility. You have the right to stop hospice care at any time. Medicare will pay for a one-time-only consultation with a hospice medical director or hospice doctor to discuss your care options and how to manage your pain and symptoms. near problem plants. In the morning, tap the earwigs in the newspaper into soapy water or feed to the chickens. Remember that earwigs will also eat aphids & scale. Spray roses, if needed, for foliar diseases such as blackspot, powdery mildew, or rust. A simple mixture is 3-4 teaspoons Volck oil and 3-4 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 gallon of water. Mix well and spray to cover all foliage. Check apples and related Pome tribe members for fire blight. Check trees for scale crawlers. Sprays are effective when crawlers are visible. Use horticultural oil. Check the crowns of Prunus species (apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums) for signs of frass, which indicates borers. Paint the trunks of young trees with a 1:1 mixture of white or light-colored latex paint and water to prevent sunburn and reduce borer damage. Free paint is available at the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility in Martinez. For more information about the Contra Costa Master Gardeners visit ccmg.ucdavis. edu.
The Valley SenTinel After that, Medicare covers doctor and nurse services; equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers; supplies such as bandages and catheters; drugs to control pain or other symptoms; hospice aide and homemaker services; physical and occupational therapy; and social worker services. Medicare also covers dietary counseling; grief and loss counseling for you and your family; short-term inpatient care for pain and symptom management; and short-term respite care. Respite care is designed to help the caregiver for a terminally person. Often a spouse or other family member becomes the caregiver, and at some point they may need a rest. You can get respite care in a Medicare-approved hospice inpatient facility, hospital, or
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nursing home if your caregiver needs a rest. You can stay up to five days each time. You can get respite care more than once, but it can only be provided on an occasional basis. How much do you pay for hospice under Medicare? There’s no deductible. You’ll pay no more than $5 for each prescription drug and similar products for pain relief and symptom control. If you get inpatient respite care, you pay five percent of the Medicare-approved amount. For example, if Medicare pays $100 per day for inpatient respite care, you’ll pay $5 per day. David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, H a w a i i , a n d t h e Pa c i f i c Territories. You can get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1800-633-4227).
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Recovery from addiction is an active and continuous journey. In the early stages of recovery, individuals become abstinent and learn to live without drugs and alcohol. Building on this foundation, long-term recovery can involve significant changes in lifestyle, personal identity, and interpersonal relationships. Through continued growth and development, recovery can lead to finding more meaning and fulfillment. Lifestyle Addiction to drugs and alcohol takes over until it leaves little room for anything else. One of the first tasks beyond early recovery is to develop balance. This can include finding time for recovery, emotional and physical health, work, spirituality, family, and social relationships. Over time, denial and minimization can creep back in, in the belief “I can have just one.” In order to minimize the risk of relapse, it’s important to remember the consequences of using, and to stay connected to the recovery community. Good nutrition, exercise, and self-care are important changes to consider.
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June 2014 Heidi Poppe who is a twotime NCS winner in 100m breast stroke and four-time Short Course Junior National Champion. She is an Olympic trial qualifier and was named one of Contra Costa Times/ Oakland Tribune’s Top 125 East Bay Prep Athletes 2012. After much deliberation and, noting that all of the young women were worthy re c i p i e n t s, t h e s e l e c t i o n committee chose Madison R i c k s a s t h e 2 01 3 - 2 01 4 Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year. At the luncheon, keynote speaker, former Olympian champion and gold medal winner, Kristi Yamaguchi inspired the young athletes with the story of her journey to excellence in her field of figure skating. Her message to the women was that it can be extremely difficult to devote your life to the pursuit of a dream. She urged the athletes to set small, incremental goals for themselves and to find joy in what they do. Since winning her gold medal, Kristi has stayed active in the world
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Keeping kids healthy through the summer By Laurel T. Silver
With summer now in full swing, it’s time to pull out those knapsacks, swimsuits and water bottles, and send your kids off for a fun-filled season of camp. Whether your little one is heading to sports camp or to further their musical theatre skills, he or she is likely to have an unforgettable summer. With that being said, there are some basic health guidelines that will help ensure not only your child’s happiness at camp, but also their safety. The rising summer temperatures create hazards that aren’t always on our minds during the rest of the year. A significant risk is dehydration, particularly if your child’s camp is primarily based outdoors. Hot sun, high temperatures, and physical activity can be a recipe for disaster without proper liquid intake. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children who weigh 90 lbs or less should be consuming 5 oz. of liquid every 20 minutes. Children who weigh more than 100 lbs. need 9 oz. over the same time period. Sending your child to camp with a full water bottle is important, but often additional steps can be necessary. Because children aren’t always aware of the importance of staying hydrated, it can be helpful to remind them in the morning that they need to drink lots throughout the day. One way to do this is to provide your child with physical reminders, such as taking a drink every time they change activities. Dehydration is not the only risk that comes from prolonged sun exposure. The prevalence Hooper Dr
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Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center presents: The Alamo Run! On June 22 registration will begin at 7am, and the race starts at 8:30am. In the shade and quiet of Danville Blvd., the flat-surfaced running path circles back and returns on the Iron Horse Trail of the East Bay Parks District. The finish line is one block from the starting point and plenty of free parking is available in the immediate area. Prizes for fastest dog
(on leash), baby jogger and 7 age categories (including 70+). Sanctioned by USATF and professionally managed. T-shirt and refreshments included. Proceeds benefit youth education programs of Contra Costa County. $35 preregistered or $40 day-of-event. 3189 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Information: alamorun.com or call 925-933-7850
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San Ramon Valley students take the Street Smarts Walk/Bike Challenge This spring, 386 students from 7 elementary schools in the San Ramon Valley participated in the Street Smarts Walk/ Bike Challenge, a contest that challenges students to use their own power to get themselves to and from school. From March 31 to May 2, students from the following elementary schools were challenged to “Walk and Roll” to school as many times as possible: Creekside, Green Valley, Hidden Hills, John Baldwin, Quail Run, Vista Grande, and Walt Disney. Participating students went to www.walkbikechallenge. com and logged the number of trips that they walked, biked, skateboarded, or rode a scooter to and from school or to and from the TRAFFIX bus stop. During the five-week challenge, participating students made 7,403 walking, biking, skateboarding, and scootering trips. They walked over 4,000 miles to and from school, and they biked, skateboarded, and scootered over 1,500 miles. Cathy DeLuca, Street Smarts Program Coordinator, stated, “It’s exciting to see so many local children walking and biking to school. Not only is it great exercise, but a recent study found that walking and biking to school increases children’s
concentration for several hours afterwards. And when you add the environmental benefits of fewer cars on the road, the positive effects of this contest keep adding up.”
Grand prize raffle winner Kate Millis of Green Valley Elementary School shows off her $150 gift certificate to California Pedaler.
The following classrooms from each school had the highest rates of participation: Creekside – Ms. Miyamoto’s kindergarten class
G re e n Va l l ey – M rs. Ransdell’s 4th grade class Hidden Hills – Mrs. Van Aken’s 5th grade class John Baldwin – Tie between Mrs. Swanson’s 3rd grade class and Mrs. Daniels’ 4th grade class Quail Run – Ms. Sun’s 1st grade class Vista Grande – Mrs. Littlejohn’s 2nd grade class Wa l t D i s n ey – M rs. W i n d h a m ’s t ra n s i t i o n a l kindergarten class As a reward for their efforts, these classrooms each received a gift card for a classroom party. In addition, all participants were entered into a raffle to win one of three gift certificates to a local bike shop. The more trips the students made, the more raffle tickets they earned. The raffle winners were: 1. Kate Millis, Green Valley Elementary: $150 gift certificate 2. Augi Madia, John Baldwin Elementary: $100 gift certificate 3. W i l l i a m P i e r o t t i , Creekside Elementary: $50 gift certificate For more information about the contest, visit www. walkbikechallenge.com or contact Cathy DeLuca, Street Smarts Coordinator, at 925-3143382 or cathy@street-smarts. com.
The Valley SenTinel The Walk/Bike Challenge is just one of the many programs offered by Street Smarts, a traffic safety education program serving the San Ramon Valley. Funded in part by a federal Safe Routes to School grant, Street Smarts is a collaborative effort by the City of San Ramon, the Town of Danville, the San Ramon Valley Unified School
District, and the County of Contra Costa. Each year, the program holds contests, presentations, and hands-on activities at elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools in the San Ramon Valley. The program’s mission is to change driver, bicyclist, and pedestrian behavior. For more information, visit www.street-smarts.com.
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Student athletes receive recognition By Laurel T. Silver
On Friday, May 30, Monte Vista High School honored 23 members of their senior class at the Collegiate Athlete Recognition Ceremony. These 23 students will all be attending college in the fall, not only as freshman, but also as collegiate athletes. The ceremony was held at Monte Vista, just outside the Al Gentile Theater. Parents, teachers, and classmates gathered around to recognize the hard work and dedication of these young athletes. Each wearing a T-shirt with their future school’s name on it, the students lined up and came forward as their names were called. The sport and college of each one was announced as
they made their way across the stage. After stopping to receive a certificate of recognition and pose for a quick picture, each student took their place on the bleachers. Once all 23 students had been recognized, the crowd stood and applauded in their honor. Attendees were thanked and asked to stay for a complementary lunch, courtesy of the parent’s club. The beaming athletes remained on the bleachers, as parents and friends rushed forward to snap a photo of the group. During the luncheon that followed, students took the time to talk with friends and family about the start of their new chapter.
“I’m really really excited,” said Remi White, who will play soccer at University of California, Santa Barbara, in the fall. I’ve always wanted to play soccer in college and I’m so lucky to have been able to reach my goal.” The names of the students who were honored during the ceremony are listed below: Zack Bailey, Hailey Balma, Gabriella Barattolo, Sean Bloore, Madison Burroughs, Fiona Caulfield, Vincent Chapey, Cody Dalton, Lucas Halstead, Mimi Harris, Grant Jackson, Trevor John, Brendan Landman, Marissa Maddox, Michael McDaniel, Erin Morrison, Sara Nicolosi, Jessica Ober, Anna Peirano, Jordan Peterson, Remi White, and Chloe Winn.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Volunteers Needed: Read to Preschoolers Volunteers are needed at childcare centers in Concord, Pittsburg, and West County. The Contra Costa County Library will supply books and resources. For more information, please contact Maureen Kilmurray at 925-927-3288. Danville Farmer’s Market Every Saturday, Year-round 9am-1pm. Get the freshest seasonal fare at the Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. Railroad & Prospect Avenue, Danville. Information: www.ci.danville.ca.us. (You can make donations of fresh vegetables and fruit for our local food pantries at the Loaves & Fishes Booth at the Danville Farmers Market.) Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Workshop Tuesdays, Now - July 22 11am-1pm. This 12-week workshop is for women who have just been diagnosed and are either in treatment or starting treatment. This series will help them address the emotional and physical issues that surface after diagnosis. Guest medical experts will present information to the group. Free. Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Ave, Walnut Creek. Register at 925-933-0107. Canine Companions for Independence Puppy Class Each Saturday 11am-12pm. Become a puppy raiser! The East Bay Miracles Chapter invites you to help train puppies to become assistant dogs for children and adults with disabilities. Make sure to check out their online calendar before heading off to volunteer. Athenian High School, 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd., Danville. ccieastbay.org Free Car Seat Inspection June 10 9am-12pm. As many as 90% of car seats in the Bay Area get installed or used incorrectly. Make sure your littlest passengers are riding as safely as possible at our upcoming car seat inspection event. Join us BY APPOINTMENT ONLY to ensure you know how to properly install your car seat. AAA Walnut Creek, 1276 S. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. walnut-creek.com CPR Certification Class June 10 5-8pm. The CPR Certification class is recommended for teachers, nannies, parents, and anyone in the general workplace. $70. Concord CPR Classes, 785 Oak Grove Road, Concord. concordcprclasses. com Light the Night Community Breakfast June 12 7:30-9am. Please join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) at the annual Light The Night Community Breakfast. At this breakfast you will learn more about the wonderful work of LLS, details for the East Bay Light The Night Walk, and ways you and your company or organization can get involved.San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon. Free. RSVP at 415-625-1143. Forest Homes Historic Park- Fun on the Farm June 14 10am-2pm. Forest Home Farms welcomes your family to partake in interactive exhibits, visit the tractor and Glass House Museum, and enjoy the gorgeous grounds and activities centered around June’s theme, “Buzzing Bees and Beautiful Butterflies”. $5 per person on one tour, or $8 per person on both the Museum and Farm tour. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. 925-973-3284. How to Travel Like a Writer Saturday, June 14 Sign-in/Writers tables 11:15, buffet luncheon 12:00 pm, and business meeting/program from 12:45pm. Novelist and poet Mary Mackey will present at the next luncheon meeting of the Mt. Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club (CWC). Ms. Mackey is the best-selling author of thirteen novels which have been translated into fourteen languages. Ms. Mackey has traveled extensively and uses exotic backgrounds for her books. She is also a poet whose work has been featured in Garrison Keillor’s The Writers Almanac. $20 for CWC members, $25 for guests. Reservations required. Must be received by noon on Wednesday, June 11. Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Information: ragig@aol.com, or 925-933-9670, cwcmtdiablowriters.wordpress.com. NCHRA Greater East Bay Joint Networking Social Thursday, June 19 5:30-8pm.The Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA), is a nonprofit membership association which advances the HR profession and the professionals. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and libations while getting to know your peers and sharing invaluable tricks of the trade. General $35 / NCHRA Members $25.
Scott’s Seafood, 1333 N. California Blvd.,Walnut Creek, CA. Information: dgranados@nchra.org or 415-291-1992. Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. June 26 5:30-6:30pm. Join for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at the new San Ramon location for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Free for San Ramon Chamber members. 3223 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 150, San Ramon. sanramon.org Parks Make Life Better: Clean up Day June 28 9am-12pm. Join the professional park maintenance staff and your neighbors to help maintain and beautify our parks. Tasks may include planting, pruning, applying mulch, replacing sandbox materials, painting and general clean up. Open to all ages however children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Piccadilly Square Park, 2503 Piccadilly Circle, San Ramon CA. www.citylights.volunteerhub.com Fun Run San Ramon 10K, 5K, 3K July 4 10K race starts at 8:15am; 5K Run & Walk and 3K Walk starts at 8:20am. Get a healthy start to your 4th of July with this Independence Day Classic. Enjoy the measured, paved and looped course. The 10K course is a double loop of the 5K course. Participants will receive a short sleeve run shirt and goodies provided by local sponsors. $30-$40. Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon. sanramon.ca.gov Kiwanis Danville July 4th Parade presented by Heller Jewelers July 4 9-11:30am. - Shuttle bus service will be provided before and after the parade for all participants. Pre-parade pickups occur at the Sycamore Valley Road park n’ ride with drop off at the parade staging areas (at the beginning of the parade route near San Ramon Valley High School). After the parade, pick-up at Sycamore Valley Road to the staging areas. Free, monitored bicycle parking will be available from 8am until noon at 675 Hartz Avenue in the Balford Building parking lot (next to Country Waffles). Information:www.kiwanis-srv.org/parade.asp Danville Thursday Night Street Festival July 10 6-9pm. Shop, dine, and play in Downtown Danville during Danville’s Thursday Night Street Festivals. Hartz and Prospect Avenues are transformed into a festive, car-free environment lined with booths featuring local merchants, services and community organizations and grab a tasty meal and beverage at one of the many bistro dining areas. Hartz & Prospect Avenues. discoverdanvilleca.com/events
SENIORS Danville Seniors Unless otherwise noted, the following activities are held at the Danville Senior Center, Veterans Memorial Building, 115 E. Prospect, Danville. For more information call 925-314-3490 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us/ Recreation/Seniors. Sneaker Trips: The Town of Danville’s Senior Sneakers program is a great way for you to make new friends and get out and around the greater Bay Area. There’s always something new to see and learn. All trips meet at the Danville Park & Ride lot unless otherwise noted in the trip details. Reserve your spot at the Danville Senior Center, 115 E. Prospect, Danville, CA 94526, on or before the registration date beginning at 8:30am. Information: 925-314-3400 or visit www. ci.danville.ca.us/Recreation/Seniors/Senior_Sneaker_Trips.
Trips Trip Desk is open Tuesday from 10am-1pm. Sign up for trips at the travel desk or by depositing payment with registration form in the gold drop box found at the main entryway. Information: 973-3250. Wednesday Morning Hikes (time and location varies) Join the San Ramon Trailblazers if you are interested in meeting new people, enjoying the outdoors, having fun and getting in shape. The group meets once a week at various locations, This is an adults only group; pets are not permitted on hikes. To find out the exact meeting location and to get on the email list, please call the Senior Center or email trailblazer88@comcast.net. Page Turners Senior Book Group Third Tuesday of the month 1:30pm. Drop in–all are welcome! Copies of this month’s book are on reserve for you at the San Ramon Library Front Desk. Book group meets at Alcosta Senior and Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. Information: Carol Yuke, Adult Services Librarian. 925-973-2850.
BUSINESS Great Customer Service: How to Dazzle your Customers and get them to say Wow! June 12 7:45-9am. What makes customers tick? The answer can be found in a practical, entertaining 1-hour program created by Keith Woods, a veteran Chamber of Commerce executive and founder of the Customer Service Training Center. The program is ideal for all levels of employees: sales people, receptionists, clerical and administrative staff, managers, and business owners – virtually everyone in your organization. Crow Canyon Country Club. $15 San Ramon Chamber of Commerce members, $20 non-members. 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Register at sanramon.org Business After Hours Mixer: Danville Chamber of Commerce June 12 5:30-7pm. Business After Hours Mixer at Alamo Ace Hardware! Come network enjoy BBQ and come see one of the best hardware stores in the area! 3211 Danville Blvd., Alamo. danvilleareachamber. com San Ramon Chamber Third Thursday Mixer-Blackhawk Museum, co-hosted by Scott’s Catering Services June 19 5:30-7:30pm. Meet other business owners for an opportunity to network and make your business more visible. $5 for Chamber members, $20 for non-members. Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Register at sanramon.org San Ramon Chamber New and Future Member Orientation June 24 4-5pm. Please come and learn about the various Chamber services that can benefit your business. There will be some of our Ambassadors and the Chamber’s President/CEO, Stewart Bambino, there to greet you. Free. Bishop Ranch 6, 2400 Camino Ramon Conference Room 158/K, San Ramon. sanramon.org Walnut Creek Chamber B.A.S.H. (Business & Social Hour) Monthly Mixer June 26 5:30-7pm. The B.A.S.H. is a great opportunity to network with Chamber Members, Government Officials, Educators and Local Businesses. This event is FREE to all Walnut Creek Chamber Members and guests of members; Non-member price is $10.00. Please bring your business card. Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area, 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek. walnut-creek.com.
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The Danville Area Senior Hikes (DASH) are open to all adults and meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. The group starts at the Danville Park-n-Ride (next to the Sycamore Valley 680 North exit) at 9AM and returns about 1Pm. Most hikes are not strenuous, but gradients are involved due to the local terrain. Distances are usually in the 4-5 mile range, and the pace is moderate, with stops to view scenery, wildlife and to talk about location history when appropriate. Information: 925-314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us/ Recreation/Seniors/Senior_Hiking.
Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. AAUW membership is open to all graduates of accredited four year colleges or universities and those holding an Associate Degree or equivalent. Prospective members are welcome and may contact Liz at 389-0152 for details. Visit daw-ca.aauw.net for meeting dates.
San Ramon Seniors The following events are held at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, unless otherwise noted. For more information call 925-973-3250 or visit www.sanramon.ca.gov/ parks/programs/ages55+.htm.
Fibro? CFIDS? Chronic Pain? If these are familiar to you, call about the San Ramon Valley support group for people who need support, information, classes and friendship from people who know what it’s like. We like to laugh while getting well. Call 925837-0510.
Wisdom Wednesdays: Free workshops and informational sessions that will benefit you. They will give you free access to coffee, knowledge and a better understanding of important issues. Information: 925-973-3250.
Hope Hospice Grief Support Groups-Ongoing Hope Hospice provides support to help you understand and manage grief in a way that is healthy and appropriate. Our
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Grief Support Center is available to all community members at minimal or no cost. Information: visit www. HopeHospice.com or call 925-8298770. Wind ‘n Sea Sailing Club Sailing training classes take place at members’ homes. Information: Call Jan at 925-837-3381. San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society June 17 10am-12 noon. You are invited to attend the June meeting of the SRVGS. Program: Pennslyvania Research. Speaker: Richard Ferman. This program will be of interest to both beginner and the more advanced genealogist. LDS Church library, 2949 Stone Valley Road, Alamo. Information: (925) 310-4691, or srvgensoc.org, or e-mail SRVGS@SRVGenSoc.org. Recurring: Mondays: The Walnut Creek Garden Club Meets the second Monday of each month. The general meeting begins at 9:30 with community and socializing from 10:30 to 11:00. You do not need to be a gardener to join the club. The Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Road, Walnut Creek. Information: californiagardenclubs. com/content/walnut-creek-gardenclub or mslittle44@gmail.com Sons In Retirement Luncheon 11am drinks. 12 Noon lunch. Meets the third Monday of each month, except for May and December. If you are retired or semi-retired and want to make new friends, participate in fun activities and better enjoy your leisure time, we welcome you to join with us. Make $15 luncheon reservations by calling 925-806-8874 by the preceding Wednesday. Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, 1475 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek. Information: visit www.Branch116.org. Danville Rotary 12pm. Meets every Monday. Faz Restaurant, Danville. Information: danvillerotary.org. San Ramon Alzheimer Support Group 7-9pm. Meets the second Monday
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Prostate Cancer Group 7:30–9pm. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month. Drop-in prostate cancer group for men and their loved ones. San Ramon Regional Medical Center, South Building, West Day Room. 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Information: 925.933.0107 or www.twc-bayarea.org/communityprograms.html.
Wednesdays: Danville Lions Club 7pm. Meets the first and third Wednesday each month at The Brass Door at 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd. in San Ramon. Information: Pat.Porter@ hannaglobal.com Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley 12pm. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Sign-in and social time begins at 11:30. Guests are welcome with lunch reservations. Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. RSVP 925-275-2412. Information: coachstepper@yahoo.com. Walnut Creek Host Lion’s Club 12:15pm. Meets the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Black Bear Diner, 700 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. Information: walnutcreeklions.org. Walnut Creek Toastmasters 7-8:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Information: walnutcreek.freetoasthost.net Alamo Rotary 12:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo. Information: alamorotary.org. San Ramon Valley Rotary 7pm. Meets every Wednesday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonvalleyrotary.com. Blue Star Moms 7-9pm. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Danville Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Hartz Ave. Information: bluestarmoms.org. Diablo Valley Quilters 7-9pm. Meets the third Wednesday of every month. No charge for guests.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars 7:00pm. Meets the third Wednesday of every month. Veterans Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Avenue, Danville. Information: Post Commander Ernie Petagara at 925-362-9806 or vfwpost75.org. Danville Toastmasters Club #1785 7:30-9pm. Meets every Wednesday. Room W204 at Diablo Valley College,1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon. Information: danvilletoastmasters1785.com. Thursdays: Koko Fitbit Walk 9:30-11 am. Meets on the last Thursday of each month. Meet at Koko FitClub and walk the Iron Horse Trail. 499-B San Ramon Valley Blvd. Danville. Information: 925-743-0802 San Ramon Valley Newcomers 11:30am-2pm. Meets the third Thursday of every month with a featured guest speaker at a local Tri-Valley restaurant. $12. New and long-time adult residents are welcome. Reservations/information: 925-8379600 or www.srvnc.com. Rotary Club of San Ramon 11:45am. Meets every Thursday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonrotary.org. Clutterers Anonymous 7-8pm. Meets the second Thursday of every month. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church room 7, 2491 San Miguel Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: 925-736-8627.
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W. El Pintado Road; Danville. We are a Peer Community - Encouraging Women to Rediscover, Reconnect & Rejoice in the Empty Nest Stage of Life ! Information: Contact Barb Miller - baiumil@yahoo.com or Donna Hill at hillmom3@comcast.net Diablo Region of the Porsche Club of America 7:30-9am. Meets every Saturday. Buttercup Bar and Grill, 660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Information: diablo-pca.org. Saturdays: Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Call for time. Meets every 3rd Saturday. Join us to share, laugh, and learn from each other. Meeting location is the Fireside Room at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Contact Gregg Riehl at (925) 254-8349 or jgriehl@gmail.com. Caregivers meet at same time in Oak Room of Grace Church. Free. All are welcome. Information: contact Howard Zalkin at 925 939 4210 or Ronnie Wanetick at 925 933 6357. Sundays: Cars n Coffee: First Sunday of Every Month 8-10am. Blackhawk Automotive Museum is hosting Cars and Coffee for automotive enthusiasts in the parking lots of Blackhawk Plaza. Our partner, Scott’s Catering, will provide coffee and other refreshments. Afterwards, visit shops and restaurants in Blackhawk Plaza. Blackhawk Museum; 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle; Danville. Information: www.blackhawkmuseum. org.
Diablo Valley Lions Club 7:30pm. Meets the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of every month. 1400 Montego Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: diablovalleyca.lionwap. org. TENS - Thriving Empty Nesters 9-11:30am, Every Friday, Room 116; Community Presbyterian Church; 222
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2014 BMW 435i xDrive Coup By David and Judy Colman
BMW has introduced two new 4 Series coupes for 2014. What differentiates them is choice of engine. The 428i uses a turbo four cylinder engine, while the 435i offers a turbo six cylinder motor. Both are available in either rear wheel drive form or all-wheel-drive trim (which BMW calls xDRIVE). The top version of the 4 Series coupe is the 435i with xDRIVE, and this is the model we spent the last week exercising. Get a tight hold on the reins because it’s a mighty quick stallion. The 435 would is definitely the hot ticket for speed lovers. Its 3.0 liter turbo makes 300hp and 300lbft of torque. The 3,621 pound 435i, with its superior powerto-weight ratio of 12.07lb/hp, covers the Standing Start quarter mile in 13.7 seconds at 105mph, while posting a 0-60 run of 5.2 seconds. Though the 428i and the 435i look much the same and share virtually identical structures, they are vastly different vehicles in feel and performance. For comparison purposes, you would
do well to think of these two coupes in human terms. They represent the same person at different stages of the life cycle. The 428 is the youthful rebel, rambunctious, ready to party, a real back road butt kicker. But once the 428 gains a few years and a few pounds, it matures into the 435, graying slightly at the temples, a little thicker in the waist and thinner in the reflexes. These BMW coupes reinterpret BMW’s “ultimate driving machine” adage from different perspectives. The 428i is ultimate if you’re seeking hot laps with your tail and your tongue hung out. The 435i offers ultimate satisfaction if you aim to cover vast distance at a canter rather than a gallop. The Coral Red Dakota Leather interior of our 435ix looks positively opulent. Just the thing for the mature swinger who still boogies to the Latin beat of Xavier Cugat. While purists might dismiss this kind of visual flamboyance in such a serious sporting BMW, the red and black combo really knocks your socks off. The heavily
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pebble grained seat leather adds another dimension to the gripping support afforded by these special seats that are part of the coupe’s $3,100 optional M Package. The 435ix carries a reasonable base price of $48,000, but posts a whopping bottom line of $63,725 due to the following additions: the aforementioned M S p o r t ( $ 3 , 10 0 ) , C o l d Weather Package ($700), Driver Assistance Package ($950), Dynamic Handling Package ($1,000), Lighting Package ($1,900), Premium Package ($2,200), Technology Package ($3,150), M Sport Brakes (650), Concierge Services ($250) and Destination Charges ($925). I don’t know about you, but if I’m paying an extra $250 for “Concierge Services,” I expect a warm croissant and a cafe au lait be delivered to my Coupe every morning. But these many additions do bring multiple benefits, such as a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, retractable headlight washers (Cold Weather Package); adaptive full LED lights, automatic high beams (Lighting Package); comfort access keyless entry, lumbar support, satellite
radio with 1 Yr. subscription (Premium Package); navigation system with touchpad, Headup display, remote services, BMW apps, enhanced smart phone (Technology Package). The heated steering wheel is a particularly welcome addition on chilly mornings, a most worthy substitute for that missing concierge. The graphics of the navigation system maps are spectacular, showing 3D topographical details that will take your breath away. The Head-up display, on the other hand, is something of a mixed bag. It plays your speed on the windshield, right under your nose. So there’s no excuse for pretending you didn’t know how fast you were going when the officer arrives to hear your tall tale. It also keeps you apprised of
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your cruise control setting, and instantly notes any changes to your prescribed speed. Unfortunately, the mirror face of the Head-up unit reflects itself in the windshield during sunny conditions, so you get a helping of glare with your order of info. Although the 435i is slightly heavier, taller and more front weighted than its cheaper sibling, our test coupe had one big ace in the hole that was missing from the 428’s arsenal: all-wheel-drive. California State Route 175 connects the rural outposts of Hopland and Lakeport with 18 miles of the best driving roads you’ve ever traversed. On a midweek day, there See AUTO page 15
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Fallen soldiers honored at Memorial Day ceremony By Laurel T. Silver
On the morning of May 26th, residents of the San R a m o n Va l l e y g a t h e r e d beneath the trees of Oak Hill Park in Danville for the 23rd annual Memorial Day ceremonies. The public event was free to attend and was sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley. The Danville Community Band entertained guests prior to the start of the event, with a pre program concert. The program began as EMCEE and Chairman of the 2014 Memorial Day Committee, Bill Picton, welcomed guests and introduced elected officials and Military Flag Officers in attendance. Men, women, and children clad in patriotic apparel, all rose together for the singing of the National Anthem and
the reciting of the pledge of allegiance. Danville Mayor, Robert Storer took the stand and led the crowd in the recognition of the country’s current POWs and MIAs. Concluding with the words, “let us remember and never forget their sacrifices.” Mayor Storer bowed his head and took his seat. Few dry eyes remained among the crowd. Guests remained silent as recipients of the Purple Heart award and the “Sentinels of Freedom” Scholarship stood to be acknowledged. The focus of the ceremony shifted as several United States Veterans shared their own experiences in combat. Brian Vargas, a member of the USMC who served in Iraq choked back tears as he recalled the tragic fate of a close friend.
Calling All Instructors! The Town of Danville is currently seeking qualified independent contract instructors for two separate program areas within t h e Re c re a t i o n S e r v i c e s Department. Independent contractors create their own curriculum, provide their own supplies, and staff their activity entirely on their own. In addition, they set their own hours and budget, and are entirely responsible for submitting an invoice to receive payment. I n d e p e n d e n t c o n t ra c t o rs offer a general service to the
public and are required to abide by the terms of their contract with the agency for which they are providing the service. Youth Services is seeking independent contract instructors to teach academic preschool programs. Programs can include: Kindergarten Readiness, Early Literacy, Playgroups, etc. Classes can be parent-participation or dropoff. For more information about youth programming, contact Jessica Wallner at jwallner@danville.ca.gov or (925) 314-3477.
“It was hard to listen to,” said Danville resident Catilin Senter. “But it really reminded you what Memorial Day is all about.” The crowd was asked to bow their heads as the names of recently deceased local veterans were read aloud. These were followed by the recognition of Gold Star families, who stood to be acknowledged. The singing of Amazing Grace as well as a salute led by Joint Veterans Service Organization Rifle Team echoed throughout the park. Both paid tribute to these fallen veterans and their families. The ceremony came to a close at 1pm with the singing of America the Beautiful, and closing remarks from Bill Picton. Before departing, guests were encouraged to visit the All Wars Memorial, located inside Oak Hill Park.
The Danville Senior Center is currently looking for instructors to offer a variety of classes for adults 55 and older; classes can include the areas of nutrition, health and fitness, language, arts and crafts or hobbies. For more information about senior programming, contact Diana Tucker at dtucker@danville. ca.gov or (925) 314-3490. To a p p l y, v i s i t w w w. d a n v i l l e. c a . g o v / S e r v i c e s / Recreation-Services/ Instructors/ and complete a New Contract Instructor Application and a Course Proposal Form.
Danville Police warn residents about scam artists immediate payment the fines D a n v i l l e Po l i c e a re warning residents to be on the lookout for scam artists. Over the past week, the Danville Police Department has received an increase in reports from residents w h o we re c o n t a c t e d by scammers. Po l i c e C h i e f S t e v e Simpkins said several scams are being perpetrated over the telephone and by email. In one recent case, a resident was phoned and informed that they had won the lottery. They were told
that if they paid the taxes on their winnings up front, the scammer would send their winnings immediately. “That case had a happy ending,” Chief Simpkins stated, “because the resident called us to check it out.” He added, “Please remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Other scams perpetrated include claiming to represent a relative who is being held in jail and needs money to get out or insisting that back taxes are due and without
will increase. Residents are encouraged to contact the Police Department immediately whenever they receive a phone call of this sort demanding money or are approached on the street. Instead, it is suggested that individuals verify with law enforcement, before giving any money. For more information, c o n t a c t Ad m i n i s t r a t i v e Lieutenant Allan Shields at (925) 314-3700 or ashields@ danville.ca.gov.
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Exchange Club gives scholarship for best essay The results of the SRV Exchange Club’s 2014 $5000 Scholarship Essay Contest are as follows: Winner; Jayendra Jog, Senior, Dougherty Valley H.S., $5000; Runner ups; Alexandra Farly, Junior, Venture H.S. ;Luke Campopiano, Sophmore, California H.S. All three finalists will be honored at the Exchange Club’s May 14 luncheon meeting at Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Avenue, Danville, 94526 where they will be awarded certificates of recognition. The runner ups will also receive a cash token of appreciation and Jayendra, the winner will have his $5000 prize sent directly the college of his
choice upon the club’s receipt of his letter of acceptance. The judges were very impressed with all the essays making choosing the finalists very challenging. After choosing the three finalists, they were interviewed by the judges on the content of their essays after which the winner was decided. The Exchange Club thanks all the students who submitted essays for their efforts and participation. The subject of this year’s essay contest was “The War Powers Acts: 1941, 1942, 1973; Are these acts Constitutional or Unconstitutional?” Students argued both sides of this issue.
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in drift challenge showboat potential, the 435ix is the BMW 4 Series coupe I’d chose for a cross country trip with bad weather in the forecast. HORSEPOWER: 3000hp TORQUE: 300lb.-ft. FUEL CONSUMPTION: 20MPG City/30MPG Highway PRICE AS TESTED: $63,725 HYPES: Hyper Flashy Interior. 166mph Top Speed GRIPES: For $63K, They Could Put A Screwdriver in the Toolkit STAR RATING: 9.5 Stars Out Of 10.
was virtually no traffic in either direction to distract me from pushing the big BMW as hard as I dared. While it never seemed as light or agile as the 428i, it felt more planted and predictable than the four cylinder model when pushed to the limit. With the 19 inch Bridgestone run flat S001 tires (225/45R19 front, 255/40R19 rear) generating significant side bite, the 435ix refused to lose its tenacious grip on the pavement, no matter how hard I tried to conjure drift angles. While it may be lacking
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