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California High School teacher John Korzick has been named the San Ra m o n Va l l ey Unified School District 2010-11 Teacher of the Year. Korzick, who represented S a n R a m o n John Korzick Va l l ey i n t h e C o n t ra C o s t a County Teacher of the Year program, was recently announced as one of five semifinalists in the county competition. He will be recognized by the SRVUSD Board of Education at its meeting on Tuesday, May 11. “John is one of those educators who is always thinking ‘out of the box’,” said Superintendent Steven Enoch. “His fearless approach to new ideas and innovation has
The SRVGAL Fire Fairies catcher Stella Serpanchy stands watching as pitcher Nicole Elissiry attempts to tag Gold Rush Madison Weil sliding into home. Gold Rush won the game 17-8 over the Fire Fairies, played at the Danville softball field at John Baldwin School on May 8.
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As America’s veterans from World War II pass from society’s landscape, there are fewer and fewer to remember the sacrifices and glories of a generation. Lt. Colonel John Hampton, a retired Marine, is the personification of a group quickly disappearing and a shining reminder of the enduring relevance of Memorial Day for us all. His story may serve as a way to remember those before us who have given so much. On Monday, May 24, John Hampton will celebrate 103 years of adventures, accomplishments, and accolades. When hospice nurses Jennifer Natsch and Kari Rayford met him for the first time, they knew he had a story to tell. His bright eyes and charming banter
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delighted the residents and staff at Deer Hill Care Center in Lafayette as well as the team from Hope Hospice. Hampton’s life has included stints in journalism, public relations and the military. After a career in the newspaper business, John joined the Marines and began a journey filled with opportunity and challenges. He recalls, “The Marine Corps commissioned men with certain abilities. I applied and was sent to officer training camp in Quantico, VA. A few weeks into the training, during a snow storm, we were dumped in a forest one dark night with a compass and flashlight and told to find our way back to camp!” After See toys page 5
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The East Bay Regional Park District is featured in a new book published by Wilderness Press titled “Living Landscape.” According to Wilderness Press’ website, “Living Landscape” traces the East Bay Regional Park District’s 75-year history, from its beginnings in the depths of the Great Depression when voters approved a tax hike to its establishment as the largest and most innovative See Lane page 5
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May 30 & 31 San Ramon Art & Wind Festival 10am-5pm. Shop for handmade items at 200 arts & crafts booths featuring a wide range
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Artistic spirit reflected in Danville Fine Arts Faire By Staff Writer
Enhancing the spirit and culture of the San Ramon Valley, 200 artists will gather for the Danville Fine Arts Faire, June 19-20 along Hartz Av e n u e i n t h e heart of downtown D a n v i l l e. T h i s premiere fine arts festival, sponsored by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Danville, is in its 19th year of showcasing the best artists at their crafts. Painters, potters, jewelers, photographers, glass blowers, sculptors and more from around the state gather from 10am – 6pm on both days, to showcase their art in four blocks between Diablo Road and Hartz Way. In addition, watch artists in action as they re-create s c e n e s f ro m t h e S i s t i n e Chapel and other Renaissance masterpieces at the must-see Weekend with the Masters street painting, presented by Diablo Magazine. Talented artists work in chalk for two days on 12x12 foot squares of pavement on Prospect Street, with a 10x15 Apollo and Daphne as a highlight. “The Danville Fine Arts Faire is a tremendous opportunity to show off Danville and draw people from surrounding areas,” says Melony Newman, president and CEO of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. “The Weekend with the Masters street painting is not something typically found in art fairs, and it’s amazing to watch artists transform a piece of pavement into incredible art. It’s breathtaking.”
As you stroll among the artists, Lisa Lynne on harp, Kaweh on Latin guitar and Jeffrey Michael on keyboards
will entertain from strategic street corners. A Beverage Garden, hosted by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce, will serve microbrews and fine wines, and plenty of food will be offered by food vendors. Admission is free, as is parking on all city-owned lots and spaces near the event throughout the weekend. Dublin Cadillac, located on Church Street, will be providing test-drives. Find out more at www.mlaproductions. com or call (925) 837-4400.
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the first promotional poster for the nationwide campaign in 1948, and also designed the three car train logo that he graduated and got “those continues to serve as the silver first lieutenant bars official logo of Toys for Tots pinned on my shoulders,” he today. worked in the cryptology office Looking back, at USMC Air Station John Hampton doesn’t in Santa Barbara boast about his ties to coding and decoding the famous program messages and later which has distributed served in Japan, over 419 million toys the Philippines and to 195 million needy Hong Kong. children in the U.S., His most notable Puerto Rico and the accomplishment Virgin Islands. “He’s came in 1947 when very modest, “says Hampton worked as his daughter, Clare a public information Reve l l i . “ H e h a s officer for the Marine always harbored a Corps Reserve in Los Angeles. Fellow John Hampton with Hospice Nurses Kari Rayford and soft spot for children,” she added. M a r i n e re s e r v i s t Jennifer Natsch-Jensen. Photo by Pushpa Dalal. Hampton’s 103rd Major Bill Hendricks, the public information officer toys for children in the Los birthday will be celebrated at at Warner Brothers, had an idea Angeles area. Based on the Deer Hill Care Center with for helping needy children. success of that first campaign, much fanfare. Sharing the Hendricks drafted Hampton to the Commandant of the Marine day with his daughter, fellow help organize a toy collection. Corps directed every Marine residents, staff members and He and Hendricks decided to reserve unit to conduct a local Hope Hospice nurses, John place a toy barrel in a Warner Toys for Tots campaign. In Hampton has much to be Brothers theater entrance. The support, Walt Disney designed proud of.
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regional park agency in the U.S. The agency’s unwavering focus and sophisticated methods have allowed it to preserve 100,000 acres of public parklands in 65 parks throughout San Francisco Bay Area’s East Bay. The book explores the politically charged annexation of new territory in 1964, board members whose controversial tactics nearly brought the agency to its knees, the clashes of “pure” open-space advocates with those favoring increased public access to parks and many more pivotal moments. Set against the coming-ofage of the environmental movement, the book reveals how these extraordinary events unfolded through the eyes and words of people behind the scenes. “Living Landscape” informs and surprises readers interested in the environment, California history, politics, law or simply a good story. Wilderness Press is taking pre-orders for “Living Landscape,” which was written by Laura McCreery, oral historian with University of California, Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies, in cooperation with the East Bay Regional Park District. Pre-orders can be placed at www.wildernesspress.com or by phone at 800-443-7227. The books will be shipped as soon as the book arrives from the printer in mid-May
sign on the barrel read “Toys for Tots” — a campaign that would eventually become a national effort. The first year Hendricks and Hampton recruited other reservists who collected 5,000
and will also be available at local bookstores and district interpretive centers. Many of the photographs in the book were shared by local park users who enjoy photography and are part of the East Bay Regional Park District online Flickr group. If you would like to see our beautiful parks or share your photos for others to view, go to www.flickr.com/groups/ ebparks. Also, the Park District is in the middle of its 2010 photo contest, which is open to all professional and amateur photographers taking pictures in the regional parks. The deadline to enter is May 31. Winning photos will appear in Diablo Magazine and in a
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Vietnam Veterans honored for service
Danville town officials and nearly 150 residents turned out April 18 to offer a special “Welcome Home” and congratulations to over two dozen Vietnam War veterans from the community. Mayor Mike Doyle presided over the event at the Danville Community Center, which he said was well deserved and a long time coming. “This is a program that is long overdue, believe me,” he stated. “We welcome home all the other veterans; let’s welcome home these Vietnam vets. They haven’t been welcomed home in 50 years.” Doyle called off the names of 28 U.S. service men and
women living in Danville. To loud applause and standing ovations, each was presented with a Town proclamation honoring their service to their country. They received similar commendations from several county and state officials in attendance, as well as a flag from the Lafayette Flag Brigade. Addressing the crowd, Doyle said, “The Town of Danville, all the citizens of Danville and my fellow council members really appreciate all veterans, but the vets of Vietnam are something special because they were not recognized as they should be for doing the tremendous job that they did.”
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Beverly Lane is vicepresident of the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors. Her ward includes Central Contra Costa County from San Ramon through Concord.
Cut-a-Thon to support cancer research By Staff Writer
Maurice Cohen, owner of Maurice Salon de Coiffure in Danville, and his wife June are embarking on a three day, 60-mile walk to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s breast cancer research. Their goal is to raise $10,000 between them. Maurice Salon de Coiffure is holding a “Cut-a-Thon” every Wednesday through August 15. For a minimum donation of $25, you will receive a haircut and styling by Kara, Keeley or Whitney. All of the proceeds will go to support cancer research. Maurice and June Cohen
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Standing left to right Whitney, Kara and Keely. Seated is Maurice Cohen owner of Maurice Salon de Coiffure.
will be walking to honor the memory of Maurices' sister, Helene Hanson, his past clients and all the people who have lost the fight against breast cancer.
D i d y o u k n o w, t h a t according to the American Heart Association, 80 percent of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the home? Being trained to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can mean the difference between life and death for someone you love. Students can choose from two c o n ve n i e n t locations and class times. Select either Monte Vista High School in Danville or Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon. Register for the morning session beginning at 9:00 am or the afternoon session starting at 12:00 pm. Don’t wait, sign up now by visiting www.firedepartment. org/cprsaturday and filling out the registration form or by calling 925-838-5133. Re g i s t ra t i o n i s re q u i re d and classes will fill up fast.
Students must be at least 12 years of age and are asked to bring a towel for use during instruction. Please note this training does not qualify for a CPR certification card. The HeartSafe Community Initiative Committee would like to thank all the organizations helping to make this event possible. Partners in the CPR Saturday event include the City of San Ramon, the Town of Danville, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, The American Heart Association, San Ramon Regional Hospital and Contra Costa County Health. For more information a b o u t C P R S a t u rd ay o r about the San Ramon Valley HeartSafe Community Initiative visit the website www.firedepartment.org.
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maximize the sunlight they get during the day. 4. Roof type: Solar installers can install on any type of roof, but some are more complicated than others. • Composition shingle is the
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Gale Ranch Team Second in National Science Bowl By Staff Writer
Congratulations Gale Ranch Middle School in San Ramon, the second place finishers in the National Science Bowl (middle school level), held at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. The Gale Ranch team members are: Rishi Krishnan, Ayush Rath, Saran Prembabu, Sijung-Jason Kim, Agustine Chemparathy and coach George Chemparathy. First Lady Michelle Obama asked the bonus questions in the championship middle school match. The First Lady also spoke to the more than 500 students and 100 teacher/ coaches about the importance of science education to the nation’s economic and technological future. One hundred five teams from 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands competed in the national finals of the 20th annual Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl in Washington, DC.
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June 5 & 6 Walnut Creek Chamber Art & Wine Festival J u n e 5 : 11 a m - 7 p m , June 6: 11am-6pm. Music, entertainment, and arts and crafts from more than 200 artisans. Wines and micro brews, ethnic and traditional festival fare, children’s area, premium wine tent, the Wine Experience (free wine appreciation seminars) and the Grape Stomp competition. Paid parking on site; free shuttle from Shadelands Business Park. Free. Heather Farm Park at San Carlos Drive and Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Information: www. walnut-creek.com. June 6 Author Dave Eggers 1pm. The Contra Costa C o u n t y L i b ra r y f e a t u re s internationally-acclaimed
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Registration opens for Danville Summer Programs An online copy of the Summer Activity Guide can be found at http:// www.ci.danville.ca.us/Recreation/. Registration is filling up fast, so sign up now. Register online at www.danvillerecguide.com or call 314-3400. Fax to 820-2782. Now-August 5 Veterinarian & Pet Grooming Volunteers Needed Needed: Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Dog & Cat Groomers for East Bay Stand Down, a 4-day event in Pleasanton, which provides a variety of services for homeless veterans providing care for the dogs and cats including medical, dental and grooming services. Volunteers can participate during any or all of the four days. If interested call 925-216-2569, or email tvarleslie@ prodigy.net. Now-May 25 Dog Bone Alley’s Pet Poetry Contest Create a poem about your pet and submit by May 25. Three winners will be selected. Poems may be submitted by emailing them to info@dogbonealley.com. Please type “Poetry Contest Entry” in the subject field. Poems should be 100 words or less. Store is located in the Rose Garden Shopping Center in Danville. Now- September San Ramon Farmer’s Market 9am - 1pm. 30-35 vendors offering the best in local and organic produce. The market also boasts local arts & crafts, a food courtyard, coffee and juice bar and live music. Forest Home Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. June 5 – August 16 Summer Reading 2010 – Make a Splash At your Library Programs and events for kids ages 2 through 5th grade, Teen Reading for students in 6th – 12th grade, Parents and caregivers of babies from birth to 2 years. Readers ages 18 and up can submit a book review online at ccclib.org or at your local library. June 5 Sign-ups for CPR Sessions are from 9-11am. or Noon-2pm. Firefighters, nurses and other emergency workers teach participants how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Monte Vista High School or Iron Horse Middle School. Space is limited. Sign up early online at www.firedepartment.org/cprsaturday or call 838-5133. June 6 Author Dave Eggers 1pm. The Contra Costa County Library features author Dave Eggers, screenwriter for “Where the Wild Things Are.” Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For ticket information call 943-7469. June 6 A Celebration at the Ranch 11am-4pm. A celebration honoring all cancer survivors and their families. Live music, dancing, games, swimming, bingo, ping pong, foosball, volleyball, basketball, tetherball, massages and games for the kids. A picnic lunch is included. RSVP to Mary at 734-3319 by June 2. Little Hills Ranch, 18013 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon. June 6 Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Orientation 1-2:30pm. Learn about volunteer opportunities like fostering dogs/ cats, socializing shelter animals, helping at adoption events & fundraisers and more. Must be 18+. Bring $10 cash or check to help cover the cost of material. East Count Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin. June 8, 15, 22, & 29 Grief Journeys Support Group 7-8:30pm. An 8-session Parent Loss Support Group or an 8-session Spousal Loss Support Group. Sessions free to family members of former Hope Hospice patients. $40 for all 8 weeks. Hardship scholarships available. Enrollment is limited, call early: 829-8770. Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Avenue, Dublin. June 12 Jewish, but not religious? 5pm. Meet the families of the Jewish Culture School and enjoy a traditional, short, non-religious havdalah ceremony and pizza dinner. Open to children 5-14 from families of all backgrounds. Bothwell Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Info: 485 1049. June 12 – 13 Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon Dog & Cat Adoptions will be FREE to qualified homes throughout the weekend at the following locations:Dog & Cat adoptions, Sat. & Sun., 11:30am-5:30pm., East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin. Dog & Cat adoptions, Sat., 9:30am-1pm., Pleasanton Farmers’ Market, Main Street at West Angela Street, Pleasanton. Dog & Cat adoptions, Sat., Noon-4pm., Sun., 1-4pm., PetSmart, 6960 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin. Cat adop-
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tions, Sat.&Sun. Noon-4pm., Pet Extreme, 4500 Arroyo Vista Drive, Livermore. June 12 & 13 Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale This special shopping event will take place during participating business store hours. All participating stores have super savings and great bargains for all to shop! Information: www.walnutcreekdowntown.com. June 21-August 6 Little Peanut Summer Camp 9-Noon. For 3-4 years. Several week long camps to choose from. Two locations: Hap Magee Ranch Park or Oak Hill Park Community Center. $90.00(R), $108.00(N) for weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. $72.00(R) $86.00(N) for week 3 (No camp 7/5). Registration can be done online at www.danvillerecguide.com or by calling 925-314-3400.
BUSINESS Alamo Chamber of Commerce Events: May 26: 5:30-7pm. Chamber Mixer. Alamo World Travel, 3201 Danville Blvd. #255 Alamo, Ca 94507. Call 837-8742. Danville Chamber of Commerce Events: May 24: 11:30am. Business By Referral,The Business Connection, The Business Connection Networking Group . One member per industry. Call for availability 2nd and 4th Monday. San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Events: June 8: 11:30am-1:30pm. Monthly Networking Lunch - Speaker TBD. $25.00 for Chamber members and $35.00 for non-members. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Tuesdays: Diablo View Toastmasters 7:55-9am. Held at 111 Deerwood Rd., San Ramon. For more information, call 925-736-8808. Danville AM Toastmasters Club 7-8:30am. Meets every Tuesday at Father Nature’s Shed, 172 E. Prospect Ave., Danville. Guests welcome. Info: Gayle Studt, 925-833-8001 or email gstudt1@aol.com, or visit www. danvilleamtoastmasters.org. Diablo Valley Networking Group 7:30am. Meets every Tuesday. Father Nature’s, Danville. Info: coach2excel@aol.com. Wednesdays: Le Tip Danville 7:15pm. Meets every Wednesday at Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. For information call 510-409-2144. Danville PM Toastmasters Club 7:30-9pm. Meets every Wednesday at DVC San Ramon Campus, Room 217. Guests welcome. Info: anup@ danvilletoastmasters1785.com. Danville Midday Business Network International (BNI) 11:30am-1pm. Meets every Wednesday at Denny’s, Danville. Visitors welcome. Info: 925-361-8859. The National Exchange Club of San Ramon 10am-12pm. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. Information: 275-2412. Thursdays: Business Development Network 8:00-9am. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday at Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Info: Bonnie, 925-648-0222. Fridays: Professional Women’s Business Exchange – San Ramon Chapter (PWBE) 9:30 – 10:30am. Meets on the first and third Friday of each month. Guests welcome. Please contact Susan at 925-806-0643. Business Network International
7am. Meets every Friday. Guests welcome. Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Info: Glenn, 925-831-3372.
CLUBS June 10 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Post 75, San Ramon Valley 7pm. Meets every second Thursday. Information: Post Commander Nathan Greene at 875-1747 or visit www.vfw.org. Meet
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at Swain House at Hap Magee Ranch Park, 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville. June 17 The San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club 11:30am-2pm. New & long-time residents are invited to a monthly luncheon. The speaker will be San Ramon mayor, Abram Wilson. Cost is $19. Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Restaurant, Danville. Information: 560-0656. Mondays: Danville Rotary 12:15-1:30pm. Meets every Monday. Brass Door Restaurant, San Ramon. Info: Victor, 925-838-8721. Tuesdays: Experience Unlimited Contra Costa 9am-11am. Meets every Tuesday. EU is a no-fee, nonprofit volunteer organization helping professionals who are seeking employment. Meetings include guest speakers and networking opportunities. Temple Isaiah of Contra Costa, 3800 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. For more info: 602-0166 or visit euccca.org. Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary 7am. Join us at the Crow Canyon Country Club every Tuesday morning for a good breakfast and great company. Info: Scott Sampson, 925-743-8449. Alamo-Danville Newcomers’ Club 10am. For ladies, new or long-time residents of Alamo, Danville or surrounding areas. Call for next welcome coffee. Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at various locations. To attend, please call 925-775-3233. The San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society 10am. Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Alamo History Center, 2249 Stone Valley Rd., Alamo. Guest speaker at every meeting. Info: Ed, 925-299-0881. MOMS’s Club of Danville-Tassajara 10:00am. Do you live in the 94506 zip code and are looking for a supportive MOMS club for stay-at-home Moms? We meet the last Tuesday of every month. Dues are $28 a year. For more information call Sarah at 804-6253 or go to momsclubdanvilletassajara.com. Wednesdays: Alamo Rotary Noon. Meets every Wednesday at Round Hill Country Club, Alamo. Info: Mark Kahn, 925-837-3262. San Ramon Valley Rotary Club 7pm. Guests welcome. Join us at the Crow Canyon Country Club every Wednesday for dinner. A great way to make new friends. Info: 925-838-9110. American Legion Post 246 Noon. Meets every 1st Wednesday of each month at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave,. Danville. For more information call 683-5507. Soroptimist International of the San Ramon Valley 12pm. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our mission is to improve the lives of women and girls. Crow Canyon Country Club. Info and reservations: 925-355-2442. Danville Lions 7pm. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Join us and learn about the good work Lions do around the world. Brass Door, San Ramon. Information: Ted, 925-227-6617. Blue Star Moms 6:30pm. Chapter 101 meets every second Wednesday of the month at the Danville Veterans Memorial Building at 400 Hartz Avenue in Danville. Alamo Women’s Club Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo. 2nd Wednesday for Tea, and 4th Wednesday for special program. Mahjong group meets every 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Membership is also open to non-residents, More club info: call Gene 837-6548. Thursdays: Rotary Club of San Ramon 12:15-1:30pm. Meets every Thursday at the Crow Canyon Country Club, San Ramon. Info: Hermann Welm 925-838-8261. Kiwanis of San Ramon Noon. Meets every Thursday at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Rd, Alamo. For information call 648-4800.
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2010 Aston Martin DBS Carbon Black Special Edition By David Colman
Stealthier than Her Majesty’s Special Agent, faster than a Beretta’s bullet, and blacker than Sean Connery’s toupee is this very special Aston Martin bete noir. In the event that the standard DBS doesn’t have enough cachet for you, Aston is producing just 40 of these Carbon Black specials. What distinguishes them from lesser Astons? How about usage of every variant of black you can imagine. The wheels, for example are gloss black, 10spoke, diamond-turned alloys. The interior consists of obsidian black leather playing off a piano black center console and vertical fascia. The cockpit’s threshold plates and interior door grabs are carbon fiber black. The magnesium alloy and aluminum bodywork is painted carbon black metallic while the front splitter, rear diffuser, and rearview mirror struts are all fashioned from carbon fiber. In other words, this DBS is a symphony in five parts, all derived from the noncolor black. The result makes such a stunning statement that James Bond would trade his old silver DB5 in on this rakish newcomer in a London minute. And does it ever go! With 6 liters of V12 power under the hood, 48 valves, 510 horsepower, and 420lb.-ft. of torque, the Carbon Black particle trips the 0-60mph clock at 4.1 seconds. Top speed of 183mph is sure to outrun any chase car Goldfinger can conjure. The Carbon Black
edition features a paddle shift, 6-speed Touctronic2 transmission. Four buttons are arrayed across the center console to manipulate Touchtronic. Press “D� for drive, “R� for reverse, “N� for neutral or “P� for park. It’s such a simple and obvious arrangement it’s a wonder nobody’s done this before. O n c e u n d e r way, t h e oversize magnesium paddles attached directly to the steering column (and not the wheel) allow you to override Drive and shift manually, with the left paddle for downshifts and the right for upshifts. The downshift command is augmented with rev-matching throttle blips. The sound of the V12 is glorious indeed, with a decisive burble at idle and a “Jack the Ripper� scream at redline of 6850rpm. At that point the rev limiter will cut you off at the knees, so you’ll want to be quick on the upshift paddle lest the carbon wonder fall flat on its face. Although the coupe is substantially heavier than a Corvette or Porsche 911 at 3,730 pounds, this bad boy sticks to the asphalt like a limpet to a rock thanks to fat Pirelli P Zero rubber tips (345/35R20 front on 8.5� x 20� rim, 295/30R20 rear on 11� x 20� rim). Brakes are LeMans ready thanks to massive Carbon F1 style discs measuring 15.5� front and 14� rear. Six pistons arrest the front discs while four pistons do the rears. Suspension is by double wishbone at all corners. Shock
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to generate more side drift in the turns before override. All in all, the DBS Carbon is not only one of the most expensive cars you can buy – at $283,350 – but unarguably
one of the finest products in the world. If you’re lucky enough to be one of the forty to snag this beauty, then maybe you really are James Bond.
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Cheri Martin R.N., BAEd. Infusion Center Employee of the Year & Caregiver of the Year
Marie Mayo R.N. Outpatient/GI Unit
Jane Roberts-MacArt Human Resources & Service Excellence Hero of the Year
Tom Perry CBET Biomed
Chris Nartker R.N. Emergency Services
Veronica Jackson R.N., CRRN Medical/Surgical Unit
Esmeralda Morones The Breast Center
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Susan Stinson MT(ASCP), CLS Laboratory
Deborah Bangoli R.N., MSN Definitive Observation Unit Florence Nightingale winner
As we celebrate National Nurses Week and National Hospital & Healthcare Week, we take a moment to recognize those employees who make both San Ramon Regional Medical Center and our community such a remarkable place. They exemplify the commitment, skill and compassionate care we offer. This recognition begins with our special employees honored this year: Cheri Martin, R.N., Infusion Center, our Employee of the Year and Caregiver of the Year; Jane Roberts-MacArt, Human Resources and Service Excellence, our Hero of the Year; Deborah Bangoli, R.N., MSN, Definitive Observation Unit, our Florence Nightingale winner; and all of our 2009 Employees of the Month. From the emergency room, to the operating room, to the patient room, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for you.
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