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U15 (Galaxy) Mustang Soccer Team wins BUSC Fall Harvest Soccer Tournament
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The U15 Mustang Soccer Team (Galaxy) won the Ballistic United Soccer Club (Pleasanton) Fall Harvest Soccer Tournament, winning all 4 games. The team consists of players from Danville, Alamo and San Ramon. Pictured (from left to right) George Opacic (Assistant Coach), Andy Berg (Assistant Coach), Juan Pablo Botello Deras, Jordan Miller, Matt Murdough, Nick Vomund, John Giagiari, Danny Tovani, Tyler Opacic, Ryan Tacconi, Navid Kazemi, Eric Wood, Alec Blanda, Aaron Lee, Hayden Berg, Rohan Dutta and Paul Miller (Head Coach).
The historic aviation beacon that has sat atop Mount Diablo since 1928 has returned to the summit after undergoing significant repairs. The 48th annual beacon lighting ceremony will take place at sunset on December 7th.
Save Mount Diablo Purchases: 1,080 acre, $7.2 million Curry Canyon Ranch On November 6, Save Mount Diablo announced that it had secured its top priority acquisition over the past 25 years, the 1,080 acre Curry Canyon Ranch, from the estate of Ettore and Geraldine Bertagnolli. The purchase price is $7.2 million and the group has three years to raise the funds to permanently protect it. “Curry Canyon Ranch is amazing in every way,” said Scott Hein, president of Save Mount Diablo, “from its huge incredible landscapes, and spectacular beauty, to its rich biological diversity and cultural history. Eight miles of fire road solves not one but four significant trail gaps. The acquisition is the culmination of decades of effort, especially
over the past five years, to secure the largest and most expensive property in Save Mt. Diablo’s history. This is Save Mount Diablo’s most important acquisition ever, and the most important for Mt. Diablo since North Peak was protected in 1980.” Lush, Diverse Landscape “This property is a ShangriLa of sycamore lined creeks, lush canyons studded with house-sized boulders rising from a fragrant isolated valley to exposed grassland ridges, with incredible views, bordered by a mile of rocky cliffs and wind caves-all supporting incredible biological diversity,” said Seth Adams, Save Mount
Diablo’s Land Programs Director. “Its dry rocky areas look like Pinnacles National Park or the Mojave desert. Its canyons could be the wet Pacific Northwest.”
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Home: Shelter and Habitat in Contemporary Art Now-November 17 Home investigates the ro l e t h a t h o m e, h a b i t a t ,
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Barn Dance: Celebrating Our Agrarian Heritage N ove m b e r 1 5 - D e c e m b e r 16. Rustic California imagery coming to Village Theatre Art Gallery The Town of Danville we l c o m e s t h e B ay A re a Studio Artists (BASA) to the Village Theatre Art Gallery for this exhibit which features acrylic and oil paintings that represent a wide range of aesthetic choices and viewpoints on California. The opening reception for the exhibit will be in conjunction with the Village Theatre’s 100th Anniversary Grand Engagement Celebration on November 16 from 5pm to 7pm in the Village Theatre Art Gallery, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: call Amy Miller 925-314-3460. or visit www.danville.ca.gov.
Saturday Morning Lecture Series Presents Raffi Minasian: Car Design-The Road to the Future November 16 10 : 3 0 a m - 1 2 p m . O n November 16, take a ride down the highway toward the future of car design with noted automobile designer, w r i t e r, a n d e n t h u s i a s t Raffi Manasian. Join Raffi touring through the history of the automobile, cruising through the cultural and social impact, accelerating through the technology and performance advances in recent years, and previewing the bold hyper-spaced future of transportation. Saturday
Lectures are free with admission to the Museum and Museum Members are always free. Blackhawk Museum; 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle; Danville. Information: www. blackhawkmuseum.org
Fairy crafts November 16 11am-12pm, San Ramon Library; 2pm-3pm, Dougherty Station Library. Put on your fairy finery and visit the library for some easy fairy crafts. Crafts available as supplies last. Information: e m a i l p a r k s @ s a n ra m o n . ca.gov or visit ccclib.org
Dixieland Jazz November 16 2-5pm. On the 3rd Saturday of every month you can enjoy the music of the Devil Mountain Jazz Band. Bring your own beverages, snacks and a friend or two! There is a large dance floor and lots of free parking. $15. Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Road, Danville. Information visit www.jazznut.com or phone 510-655-6728.
“Classic(al) Rock” November 17 7:30pm. The Contra Costa Wind Symphony unites with Bay Area rock musicians for the US premiere of a new arrangement for wind symphony and rock band of Deep Purple’s “Concerto for Group and Orchestra” “Concerto for Group and Orchestra” is composed by Deep Purple’s Jon Lord, with lyrics by Ian Gillan. The concert will also feature the music of Queen, the Beatles, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin, with special guests See A & E page 3
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bassist Terry Miller (currently touring with the Zac Brown Band) and Terry’s Kids. $25 adults, $18 seniors, $10 students. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: 925-943SHOW or lesherartscenter.org or www.ccwindsymphony. org City Read Author Event Featuring Mary Roach November 20 7:30pm. C i t y Re a d concludes with a special presentation and signing featuring Mary Roach, bestselling and award-winning author of Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal. Tickets are FREE and must be reserved prior to the event. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Ctr; 10550 Albion Rd; San Ramon. Tickets and information: 9 2 5 - 9 7 3 - 3 3 4 3 o r w w w. sanramonperfomingarts.com.
An Evening of Poetry: Open Mike and Readings by Tess Taylor November 21 6:30-8pm. An “Open Mike” session will start the evening; arrive early to sign up. After a short break and refreshments, featured presenter Tess Taylor will read from her recently published book of poems, The Forage House, followed by Q&A. Tess is a winner of
november 2013 several prestigious awards, and her poetry has appeared in numerous publications. She reviews poetry for NPR’s All Things Considered, and teaches writing at UC Berkeley. Registration suggested at ccclib.org or 925973-2850. San Ramon Library; 100 Montgomery Street; San Ramon. Information: ccclib. org
Lady K and the Kings of Swing: Winter Wonderland– A Big Band Holiday Show November 30 Swing into the holiday mood with Lady K and the Kings of Swing. This will be a fun concert for all ages, as we put a jazzy twist on your holiday favorites. Tickets are $15 adults / $5 youth and can be purchased online at SanRamonPerformingArts.com, at the box office or at the door. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Ctr; 10550 Albion Rd; San Ramon CA 94582. Information: sanramonperformingarts.com or email parks@sanramon. ca.gov. Santa’s Arrival! December 1 11am – 3pm Santa officially arrives at the Danville Livery! Santa
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The condition known as Sciatica is one of the most common conditions that we treat at Align Healing Center. Some of the typical symptoms of Sciatica are sharp pain in the low-back and/or buttocks accompanied by numbness, tingling, aching or burning down the back of the leg. In severe circumstances, weakness in the leg may also be seen. The Sciatic Nerve is large and travels down the back of the leg to the foot. The nerve is buried deep within the muscles of the buttock and leg making it difficult to treat with common physical therapy methods. The Sciatic Nerve is composed of several smaller nerves and originates from the low back. It passes under the piriformis muscle (underneath the main buttock muscles) on its way down the leg. Irritation of the Sciatic Nerve at any point along its path is commonly known as “Sciatica”. Understanding Sciatica Let’s talk about nerves for a moment. Nerves are the electrical wiring of the human body. They carry the signals that allow us to move, feel, digest, detoxify, respond to our environment, and so much more. Plain and simple, if the nerves do not work the
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Walking off Thanksgiving By Beverly Lane, East Bay Regional Parks District
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Prepare for cold weather— drain irrigation lines, prepare frames for cold-sensitive plants, irrigate plants if cold temperatures are anticipated and it has not rained recently. Mow lawns, add a thin layer of compost if needed. Consider replacing lawns with less resource intensive (and labor intensive) plants. Rake leaves and shed as mulch or compost. Cover the compost pile(s) to keep them warmer and to minimize leaching. Remove winter weeds while small. Trap or bait for snails and slugs. Check your garden for empty pots, etc., that can hold water and provide a habitat for mosquitoes. Fruits & Vegetables Clean up summer vegetable garden. Remove all spent plant material and chop into bits for your compost pile.
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The Thanksgiving holiday traditionally involves family, football, and feasting. And unless you’re on a team, none of these activities burns many calories. On the contrary… Fortunately, the East Bay Regional Park District stands ready with venues to help with pre-and post-Thanksgiving fresh air and exercise. Here are some suggestions: Martinez Regional Shoreline is a good place to start, because it’s flat but scenic, with lots of bird life and an interesting history. To g e t t h e r e , d r i v e across the railroad tracks on Ferry Street in downtown Martinez. Pick up a map at any information panel and take the Boardwalk Trail to Arch Bridge for an overview. Continue out the Pickleweed Tra i l t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n panel at the sunken lumber schooner. An advisory: dogs are allowed on leash in picnic areas, but are not allowed in the marshlands. Briones Regional Park south of Martinez is another fi ne hiking park. There’s a trailhead at the top of Old
turn yellow in the fall. And the canyon is a cooler, shady walk in the summer. There’s a picnic area, ball field and swimming pool too. To get there, just drive to the end of Castle Rock Road past Northgate High School in Walnut Creek. Pick up a map at the information panel and follow the Old Stage Road Trail up the canyon. The Iron Horse Regional
Martinez Regional Shoreline is flat but scenic, with lots of bird life and an interesting history.
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Briones Road off Alhambra Valley Road a short distance west of the T-intersection with Reliez Valley Road. From there you can climb to beautiful views of Martinez, Suisun Bay, Mt. Diablo and even the Sierra crest on a clear day. Look west from the heights and you’ll spot Mt. Tamalpais. Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area in Walnut Creek has several special attractions. The Castle Rocks are spectacular sandstone cliffs where birds of prey nest in the spring. The bigleaf maples in Pine Canyon
creek through the bay-oak woodlands. As an incentive to get people out into the parks, East Bay Regional Park District and the Kaiser Permanente health maintenance organization sponsor an annual Trails Challenge program, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The idea is to complete any five of a list of 20 trails, by foot, bicycle or horse,
along the Ringtail Cat and Madrone trails at Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. Drive to the end of Hemme Avenue off Danville Boulevard in Alamo and follow the trail up the
to receive a commemorative pin and t-shirt. M o re i n f o r m a t i o n i s available at the park district web site, www.ebparks.org. But three of the challenge trails are located in parks just mentioned: the Pickleweed Trail at Martinez, a moderate five-mile loop at Briones, and the Stage Road Trail at Castle Rock. There’s still time to complete this year’s challenge, but if your schedule is too full, never fear. There’ll be another Trails Challenge in 2014. And in conclusion, if you’d like some postThanksgiving exercise in pleasant company, naturalist Sara Fetterly will lead a “Burn the Turkey” hike from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 29. It’s two-and-a-half miles through the shady slopes of Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. Meet Sara at the park’s Skyline Gate entrance on Skyline Boulevard a bit south of Pinehurst Road in the Oakland hills. For information, call 888-327-2757, ext. 3187. Rain cancels.
Big-leaf maples add an occasional splash of color along the Ringtail Cat and Madrone trails in Las Trampas Regional Wilderness.
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Tree lighting ceremonies ring in the holidays Spirit of Danville Holiday Shopping and Dining Event November 14 11am-8pm. Kick-start the season at the Spirit of Danville Holiday Shopping Event. Over 80 merchants and restaurants will be open late offering free wine tastings, hot cider, cookies, and other goodies along with great deals on gifts for everyone on your list. Take the free trolley between downtown and the Livery, and be sure to dine in town because participating restaurants will be giving exclusive discounts to event goers. So make your list, check it twice, and get a jump on holiday shopping at this enjoyable holiday event. Downtown, the Livery and the Rose Garden Shopping Center; 760 Camino Ramon; Danville. Information: visit www.discoverdanvilleca.com Tre e L i g h t s o f 2 01 3 remembrance presented by Hospice of the East Bay November 15, December 11 Nov. 5:30 pm; Dec. 12:15 pm. Hospice of the East Bay invites the public to participate in its 27th Annual Tree of Lights ceremony for residents of Alamo, Danville and San Ramon. The Danville/San
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6th annual Spirit of Danville kicks off holiday shopping season on November 14 Get into the Spirit! With the holiday season fast approaching, Danville merchants have come together for an evening of holiday cheer that will save you money while benefiting local charities. The 6th Annual Spirit of Danville Pre-Holiday Shopping and Dining Charity Fundraiser takes place Thursday, November 14th from 11am to 8pm.
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has been mailed to the homes of people with Medicare and it’s also online at: www.medicare. gov/pubs/pdf/10050.pdf. · Get one-on-one counseling assistance from your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Local SHIP contact information can be found: o At www.medicare.gov/ contacts/organization-searchcriteria.aspx or; o On the back of the 2014 Medicare & You handbook or; o By calling Medicare (contact information above). People with Medicare who have limited income and resources may qualify for Extra Help paying for their Part D drug plans. There’s no cost or obligation to apply for Extra Help, also called the low-income subsidy. Medicare beneficiaries, family members, or caregivers can apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ prescriptionhelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users should call 1-800-3250778) to find out more. Please watch out for scammers during Medicare open enrollment season. Don’t give personal information to anyone who shows up at your home uninvited or makes an unsolicited phone call to sell you Medicare-related products or services. If you believe you’re a victim of fraud or identity theft, please contact 1-800-MEDICARE. More information is available at www.stopmedicarefraud.gov. David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227).
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Fall Fitness for Seniors: Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Yoga and More By Nora Heston
Healthy aging has been at the forefront of the healthcare industry with more attention being paid to senior health and fitness. Aging used to be an excuse to live a more docile lifestyle, but as of late, our older generation has been more focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, living longer and keeping chronic illness at bay. The town of Danville has been doing its part to help the efforts by offering fitness classes and senior outings on a regular basis. With fall weather setting in, there is still plenty to do at the Danville Senior Center. The Danville Senior C e n t e r, l o c a t e d i n t h e Veterans Memorial Building, 115 E. Prospect, puts a large emphasis on keeping seniors active with stretching classes, yoga and more. “ Pa r t i c i p a t i o n i n activities such as senior yoga, stretching and low impact aerobics continue to grow and provide astonishing results for those older adults who
are committed to improving their health,” according to the town’s website. The key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle and according to MayoClinic.com, making healthier lifestyle choices like incorporating d a i l y exe rc i s e i n t o yo u r routine can go a long way toward healthy aging. Currently on the schedule for the Danville Senior Center are senior yoga and zumba classes, martial arts, a bocce league and basic stretching. With fitness classes available almost every day of the week, it’s easy for seniors to fit these activities into their weekly schedules, regardless of their specific interests and activity levels. A large emphasis has been put on senior yoga, a unique form of yoga where instructors typically curb the exercises to fit the general senior demographic, a group of people in which, according to a study done at Duke Integrative Medicine, Duke University in 2010, 80 percent suffer from one chronic health
condition and 50 percent suffer from two. According to the study, “seniors age 65 and older represent the fastest-growing sector of the population and, like many Americans, are increasingly drawn to yoga. This presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a serious challenge for yoga instructors who must be both a resource and guardians of safety for this uniquely vulnerable group.” The study went on to define three areas that pose the greatest risk of compromise to older adult yoga students: sedentary l i f e s t y l e, c a rd i ova s c u l a r disease and osteoporosis. Yoga has the potential to combat all three of these common issues for seniors. “Many active adults are attending daily, weekly or monthly sessions in exercise, cultural arts, excursions and themed special events. The activities continue to be well received from people with all different skill levels and interests,” states the town of Danville’s website. To see a list of upcoming activities for seniors, visit w w w. c i . d a n v i l l e . c a . u s / Recreation/Seniors.
American Cancer Society honors Hope Hospice Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Wong T h e American C a n c e r Society recently recognized the lifelong medical contributions of Hope Hospice Chief Medical Officer Peter Wong, MD, at their annual Jewel Ball fundraiser. Honored at the event along with Dr. Wong was the Honorable Ellen Tauscher, a former member of the United States House of Representatives and a cancer survivor. Dr. Wong was honored for his many years of dedication to helping cancer patients in our community. He has been a medical leader with Hope Hospice for more than 30 years. He is also the founder of Valley Medical Oncology Consultants (VMOC), which is celebrating its 35th year of
caring for cancer patients in the Bay Area. Among the first to be certified as a specialist in palliative care, Dr. Wong says what attracted him to this rather new development in medicine is the belief that, “Each patient is an individual and needs to be treated as such without stock or glib answers.” He explains that it’s more important to treat the patient who has an illness rather than to treat an illness that’s in a patient. “There are now studies showing that patients who receive simultaneous palliative care along with standard treatment for their cancer are more satisfied, less depressed and live longer than those who do not receive palliative care,” he adds. “Our patients and our organization have benefitted from Dr. Wong’s dedication, compassion and
expertise,” says Victoria Emmons, Hope Hospice CEO. “Congratulations and thank you for your service to so many cancer and hospice patients over the years.”
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County reaches out to Korean War Era Veterans 60 years after the end of one of the shortest but most deadly wars, Contra Costa County is reaching out to Korean War era veterans to encourage them to be a part of the 2013 Veterans Day celebration. The Board of Supervisors and the Veterans Service Office will pay tribute to all veterans during a community event on Tuesday, November 12. Special attention will be focused on those who served in Korea as part of the nationwide awareness campaign called “The Year of the Korean War Veteran.” For decades, the Korean Wa r wa s k n ow n a s t h e Forgotten War, and men and women who served believed their sacrifices had gone unnoticed. The Department of Defense initiated the yearlong recognition to honor and thank all Korean War veterans. Contra Costa County is home
to more than 65,000 veterans, and the Veterans Service Office would like to connect with area residents who served, and hear their stories. The County will incorporate some of those stories into the November 12th event. If you or a family member served on the Korean Peninsula or provided support back home, please contact our Veterans Service Office at 925-313-1481. You can also reach us by email at veterans@vs.cccounty.us. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors pays tribute and gives thanks each year to those who have sacrificed so much on our behalf, and looks forward to recognizing and honoring our Korean War vets to ensure that their legacy is appreciated and remembered by all. The public and media will be invited to attend the ceremony.
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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.) Free E-Waste Recycling Event 1st Saturday every month 9am-1pm. Got E-Waste? Bring unwanted electronic equipment, such as tvs, monitors, printers, computers and more to a FREE EWaste Recycling event. ALL e-waste collected will be recycled in the U.S. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Management, a U.S. Certified E-Waste Collector. DVC on Golf Club Rd. in Pleasant Hill. Please visit www.noewaste.com or call 866-335-3373 for accepted and nonaccepted items and more info. San Ramon Library: Something is Happening Upstairs Now-May 14 3-4:45pm. Middle Schoolers are invited upstairs on Wednesdays for movies, games and other activities. There will also be space for you to do your homework or just hang out. Address: San Ramon Library; 100 Montgomery Street; San Ramon. Information: ccclib.org Spirit of Danville Holiday Shopping and Dining Event November 14 11am-8pm. Kick-start the season at the Spirit of Danville Holiday Shopping Event. Over 80 merchants and restaurants will be open late offering free wine tastings, hot cider, cookies, and other goodies along with great deals on gifts for everyone on your list. Take the free trolley between downtown and the Livery, and be sure to eat out because participating restaurants will be giving exclusive discounts to event goers. So make your list, check it twice, and get a jump on holiday shopping at this enjoyable holiday event. Downtown, the Livery and the Rose Garden Shopping Center; 760 Camino Ramon; Danville. Information: visit www.discoverdanvilleca.com Tree Lights of 2013 remembrance presented by Hospice of the East Bay November 15, December 11 Nov. 5:30 pm; Dec. 12:15 pm. Hospice of the East Bay invites the public to participate in its 27th Annual Tree of Lights ceremony for residents of Alamo, Danville and San Ramon. The Danville/San Ramon Tree will be lit in November, at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front Street, Danville. Reception to follow. The Alamo Tree is to be lit in December at the Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd. By dedicating a Memorial Light for a minimum gift of $25, you can honor someone you love while directly supporting end-of-life patient care. Information: call 925-887-5678 or visit www.hospiceeastbay.org. Village Theatre 100th Anniversary Grand Engagement Celebration November 16 5-9:3 pm. As the Town of Danville’s celebratory 100th year comes to an end, the Town cordially invites the community to attend the final event which features an opening reception, a gala and a centennial presentation. This event is free and open to the community. RSVP to vt100years.eventbrite.com. Village Theatre and Art Gallery, 233 Front St., Danville. Information: 925-820-1278 or www.danvilleareachamber. com or www.villagetheatreshows.com “Speak Up!” English Conversation Groups for Adults November 18, 25 6:45-7:45 pm. No homework, no tests, just conversation! The Speak Up! series offers you the opportunity to practice and improve your English language conversational skills in an informal, small group setting. The final sessions are held at either the San Ramon or Dougherty Station Libraries. Cost: Free. Address: Dougherty Station Library: Monday, 6:45-7:45 pm: Nov.18. San Ramon Library: Mondays, 6:45-7:45 pm. Nov. 25. Information: ccclib.org or email parks@sanramon.ca.gov Chabot to Go: Astronomy at the Dougherty Station Library November 19 6pm. You say you daydream about the stars, Mars or the moon? Chabot Space and Science Center is coming to the Dougherty
Station Library for a far out presentation featuring many heavenly bodies. If you are a space case, this program is for you! Dougherty Station Library; 17017 Bollinger Canyon Rd; San Ramon. Information: ccclib.org 2013 Lighting of the Old Oak Tree November 29 5:15- 8:30 pm. One of the town’s most charming events, the Lighting of the Old Oak Tree, will be held the day after Thanksgiving in downtown Danville. Please note that the tree is located on Diablo Road and surrounding roads will be closed, but parking will be available at Danville municipal parking lots and the Community Presbyterian Church, located at 222 W. El Pintado Road. Information: call 837-4400 or visit www.danvilleareachamber.com Holiday Parade of Lights, Retailer Open House & Tree Lighting at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek December 5 6-9pm. The entire community is invited to join in the festivities during Broadway Plaza’s annual Holiday Parade of Lights. This special event will feature a special retailer open house, a live parade down Broadway Plaza Street, caroling lead by the Mistletones and a community tree lighting ceremony led by none other than Santa Claus himself! Gardening Workshops: Holiday Decorating From the Home Garden December 5 6:30- 8pm. The San Ramon Library Foundation brings back landscape architect and designer Jill Appenzeller to demonstrate how to make stunning seasonal decorations using materials from the home garden. She will demonstrate how to make a holiday wreath or swag, using foliage from home brought to class by participants. Limited space; registration required. San Ramon Library; 100 Montgomery Street; San Ramon. Information: email parks@sanramon.ca.gov or visit ccclib.org Bishop Ranch Tree Lighting Celebration Friday, December 6 5:30-7:30pm. What would the holidays be without our annual TreeLighting Celebration? Gather family and friends at the snow park (with real snow!) for live music and the ceremonial lighting of a spectacular 75-foot tree. The guest of honor, of course, is Santa Claus! Bring your camera and strike a pose with jolly old St. Nick. There will refreshments, activities for the kids - and this year, the Rotary Club will be on hand to accept donations for One Warm Coat. Bring your family and friends, your cozy attire, and help spread the holiday spirit! 6111 Bollinger Canyon Road (BR1), San Ramon. Saturday, December 7 and Sunday December 8 Holidays in the Vineyards: 12 - 4:30 p.m. Livermore Valley Wine Country celebrates the season with a weekend full of holiday cheer! Holidays in the Vineyards is an annual wine country tradition where wineries showcase their tasting rooms with arts and craft vendors, special wines, festive activities, Santa visits, carolers and more. Over 35 participating winery locations. For more information visit www.lvwine.org Bah Humbug! 5K Run/Walk December 7 Registration: 7:30-8:50 am. Race: 9am. Start the holiday season off with a healthy fun run or walk through San Ramon. Participants will receive a holiday long sleeved t-shirt and plenty of goodies provided by local sponsors. Awards: Medals are given to the first three finishers in each age division. Costume awards will be given for Most GrinchLike, Best Holiday Spirit, and Best Group Theme. Registration: $35 postmarked by November 20 and $40 on Race Day. Preregistration family rate for 3 or more is $30 per person. Must be immediate family only, and all entry forms must be submitted at the same time. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. Start & Finish: Bishop Ranch #2 on the corner of Camino Ramon and Bishop Dr. Information and registration: www.active.com or www.sanramon.ca.gov/calendar. Remembering President John F. Kennedy Now-November 24, 2013 John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States in 1960. He was the first President to be born in the 20th century and he energized the nation with his new ideas, ready wit, style, and compelling speeches. His young, attractive wife and family led writers to call Kennedy’s 1000 days in office “Camelot.” The museum’s mini exhibit features his Presidency and his shocking assassination on November 22, 1963, fifty years ago. There are magazines, newspapers and books for visitors to sit down and read as well as a video of Kennedy’s speeches. A notebook will be available for visitors to record their memories of that time. 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville. Information: 925-837-3750 or www.museumsrv.org
Plant Identification Lecture–Plant Families Agavaceae and Asphodelaceae November 23 10am-12pm. The highly informative Ruth Bancroft Garden Docent Training Lectures have now been opened up to the public! Join us for in-depth succulent identification classes and boost your plant smarts. Learn how to distinguish Agaves from Aloes, delve into the depths of the Echeveria plant family, including the popular “hens and chicks” and much more. These classes focus on identifying the plants of the Garden and will showcasing unique characteristics of particular plants. Classes will be approximately twice a month, November 2013 through April 2014. $20 general admission, $12 members. 1552 Bancroft Rd., Walnut Creek. Information: www. ruthbancroftgarden.org How to Research Portuguese Ancestry November 19 10am-12pm. You are invited to attend the San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society program, which will be of interest to both beginner and the more advanced genealogist. LDS Church library, 2949 Stone Valley Road, Alamo. Iinformation call Ed O’Donnell (925) 310-4691, or visit srvgensoc.org,or e-mail SRVGS@SRVGenSoc.org 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. Buzz Sessions: Get the buzz on topics and issues facing today’s older adults and talk with the experts. Buzz Sessions are always free! Information: 925-314-3400 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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BUSINESS Business After Hours Mixer November 14 5:30-7pm. Business After Hours Mixer. Come network, meet new and old friends and bring lots of business cards! $5.00 members, $20.00 prospective members. Chase Bank; 185 Railroad Ave. Information: www.danvilleareachamber.com Alamo Chamber Mixer November 20 5:30-7:30pm. Chamber mixers are a great way to meet new people and network with business owners. $10 for members, $20 for soon-to-be members. Address: TBD. Information: alamochamberofcommerce.com CLUBS and ORGANIZATIONS 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 648-5163 for details. Visit http://daw-ca.aauw.net for meeting dates. 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 925-837-0510. Hope Hospice Grief Support GroupsOngoing Hope Hospice provides support to help you understand and manage grief in a way that is healthy and appropriate. Our Grief Support Center is available to all community members at minimal or no cost. Information: visit www.HopeHospice.com or call 925-829-8770. Wind ‘n Sea Sailing Club Sailing training classes take place at members’ homes. The first class will be “Introduction to Sailing on San Francisco Bay” and will be followed by further sailing classes. Information: Call Jan at 925-837-3381.
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Recurring: Mondays: The Walnut Creek Garden Club Meets the econd Monday of each monthThe 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-garden-club Danville Rotary 12pm. Meets every Monday. Faz Restaurant, Danville. Information: danvillerotary.org. San Ramon Alzheimer Support Group 7-9pm. Meets the second Monday of each month, except on holidays. Sponsored by the Alzheimer Association. People who know or are caregivers of Alzheimer victims can get information on how to help them through this difficult time in life. San Ramon Senior & Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Information: 925-973-3250. Tuesdays: Danville am Toastmasters 7-8:30am. Meets every Tuesday. New members welcome. Father Nature’s Restaurant, Danville. Information: danvilleam.freetoasthost.org. Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary 7am. Meets every Tuesday morning. Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville. Information: dsvrotary.com. Diablo View Toastmasters 8:15-9:15am. Meets every Tuesday. CMG Mortgage, 4th Floor Conference Room, 3160 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Information: 4160.toastmastersclubs.org. ARF Pet Loss Support Group 12-1:30pm. Meets first Tuesday of every month. In a nurturing small group, you are encouraged to process feelings of grief resulting from the loss of pet. Register with Vicki at 925-887-5678 or vickis@hospiceeastbay.org. ARF, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: arf.net. Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Workshop Tuesdays, April 16 through July 30
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Walnut Creek Kiwanis Club 12:10-1:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Massimo’s Ristorante, 1604 Locust Street, Walnut Creek. Information: kiwanisofwalnutcreek.org. Walnut Creek Rotary 12:15-1:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Heather Farms Garden Center, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: rotarywc.org. Tri-Valley Weight Loss Team Meetup 5pm-6pm. Meets every Tuesday. Join a small, supportive group of people who have a common goal of losing weight. Led by Dr. Dan Perez, the meetings focus on effective lifestyle strategies to lose weight and keep it off. Information: www.meetup.com/Tri-Valley-WeightLoss-Team. 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/ community-programs.html. Wednesdays: 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 925275-2412. Information: coachstepper@ yahoo.com. Alamo Rotary 12:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo. Information: alamorotary. org. 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.
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San Ramon Valley Rotary 7pm. Meets every Wednesday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonvalleyrotary.com. Walnut Creek Toastmasters 7-8:15pm. Meets every Wednesday. 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Information: walnutcreek.freetoasthost. net. 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. Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. Information: diablovalleyquilters.com. Danville Toastmasters Club #1785 7:30-9pm. Meets every Wednesday. Room W204 at Diablo Valley College,1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon. Information: danvilletoastmasters1785. com. 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. Thursdays: San Ramon Valley Newcomers 11:30am-2pm. Meets the third Thursday of every month. New and long-time residents are welcome. Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. $21 for lunch. Reservations/information: 925828-8554. Rotary Club of San Ramon 11:45am. Meets every Thursday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonrotary.org.
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Church room 7, 2491 San Miguel Drive, W alnut Creek. Information: 925736-8627. 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. Fridays: Montelindo Garden Club 9am. Third Friday (September through May) St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 66 St. Stephens Drive, Orinda. Information: www.montelindogarden.com or luiseh@comcast.net 925-254-3906. TENS - Thriving Empty Nesters 9:00am - 11:30am, Every Friday, Room 116; Community Presbyterian Church; 222 W. El Pintado Road; Danville, CA 94526. 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. 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 Numismatic Society 7-9pm. Meets the third Thursday of every month. Concord Police Community Meeting Room, 1350 Galindo Street, Concord. Information: diablocoinclub. org. Clutterers Anonymous 7-8pm. Meets the second Thursday of every month. St. Luke’s Lutheran
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Forget everything you thought you knew about Jeep quality. Long gone are the days when the interior of a Grand Cherokee resembled the lobby of a Motel 6. When you gain admittance to the cockpit of the new Grand Cherokee SRT, you’re more likely to think Ritz than 6. Chrysler has managed to elevate the SRT experience to a level of gratification previously reserved for Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 and Audi Q7 owners. Swing open the door and you’ll observe a distinctly European mode of finish, trim and appointment that will stagger your sensibility. For example, almost every seam from the top of the dash to the bolsters of the seats is double stitched with white thread for a custom tailored look. Instead of phony wood dash inserts, Chrysler provides carbon fiber slashes to the door panels and dash face that look just right with the purposeful, supportive SRT-embroidered front seats. Best of all the competition inspired touches is the Launch Control panel on the center
console which allows you to program the SRT for instant departure when the light turns green. Backing up the trackready promise of this Jeep, Chrysler has provided a series of performance measurements available via steering-wheel toggled menu: 0-60mph; 1/8 and 1/4 mile acceleration times; peak lateral and longitudinal G-Forces; instant peak G-Forces; Braking Distance from 60mph to zero. In case you’re wondering why a mass production 4x4 requires such meticulous performance documentation, think of the SRT version of the Cherokee as a race truck first and a passenger Jeep second. Just look at the specification sheet and you’ll get the idea. Instead of the base Cherokee ‘s 290hp V-6, or optional 360hp V-8, the SRT harnesses Chrysler’s top HEMI V-8, the 6.2 liter monster that produces 470hp and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. Couple that prodigious output to a paddle-shifted, 8HP70, 8-speed automatic gearbox that will hold any gear as long as you like when manual mode is selected.
The gearbox also tunes itself to your preferred style of driving within the first 300 miles of operation. Adding to the joy of such extensive gear selection are the extra-large alloy paddles affixed to the superbly designed sports steering wheel. This SRT wheel features a tactile lower quadrant formed from buffed aluminum feeding into side grips of perforated leather with deep thumb indentations. Jeep did not stint on premium suspension apparatus to cope with the engine’s humbling horsepower. The front geometry features independent short/ long arm design modulated by adaptive Bilstein gas dampers, while rear architecture consists of multiple links, adaptive Bilsteins, and adjustable toe links. Front and rear sway bars maintain equilibrium, and Jeep’s patented Selec-Trac works with the Bilstein dampers to provide 5 ride settings: Tow/Snow/ Normal/Sport/Track. These refined suspension bits feed thrust through new 5-spoke SRT-specific “Goliath” 20 inch diameter polished alloy rims
supporting huge Pirelli P Zero run flat tires (295/45 ZR20 all around). Equally impressive Brembo disc brakes - 15 inch, 6 piston front, 13.78 inch, 4 piston rear - haul this monster truck down from its top speed of 160mph. From the outside, the SRT is all nostrils and gill slits, meaner than a catfish, more purposeful than an MP. Yet the whole design blends together so successfully that unless you’re super-attuned to Cherokee variants, this super Jeep could easily pass muster as a common grocery getter. After all, it still has all the attributes to fulfill that prosaic occupation. The rear tailgate is power assisted to lift or shut at the press of your key fob remote. The rear seat will hold 3 in a pinch, 2 comfortably, and provide them with A/C outlets, heated seats, and reclining backrests to boot. The Panorama sunroof enlightens front and back seat occupants with its generous sweep, and visibility to the rear and sides is unusually informative for an SUV of this type. The Grand Cherokee in SRT trim is expensive, at $69.470, but worth every dollar when you
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but is closer to Blackhawk (less than one mile) and Danville (three miles). Mt. Diablo State Park surrounds the Ranch on three sides, including half of its nine mile boundary. More than 30 species are rare, threatened or otherwise significant including peregrine falcon, Alameda whipsnake, California red-legged frog, and California tiger salamander. Four plant species- Diablo manzanita, Contra Costa manzanita, Mt. Diablo sunflower, and Mt. Diablo globe lily-are endemic to the Mt. Diablo region. R e c r e a t i o n Opportunities “Curry Canyon Ranch is the missing link in four major trail connections between Rock City and Diablo’s main peak, across Curry Canyon, to Highland Ridge and Riggs Canyon. When we mapped the 30-mile Diablo Trail,” said Brown, “we had to loop it in and out of four canyons to travel from Rock City to Riggs Canyon, along one of our most narrow strips of state park land. Curry Canyon Ranch more than doubles the size of that corridor, includes a ridgeline connection so you can skip all four canyons or make a loop, and completes three other major trail gaps too. You can spend all day in areas so rugged and isolated they deserve the term ‘wilderness’.” The Purchase Representatives of the Bertagnolli Estate approached Save Mount Diablo. With the help of Adam Watt and David Pierce, brokers at the time for Prudential, and Jim Sarro, an expert real estate negotiator funded by the Coastal Conservancy, a deal was signed at the appraised value of $7,173,800. The purchase was made with a private loan, which must be repaid within three years. Next Steps Save Mount Diablo will ow n a n d m a n a g e C u r r y Canyon Ranch until it can be transferred to the State, probably in phases over an
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extended number of years. But Curry Canyon Ranch and other recent acquisitions have required a substantial increase in the organization’s capacity for owning, funding and managing properties. Save Mount Diablo currently owns and/or manages twenty properties totaling nearly 2300 acres - an area that because of Curry Canyon Ranch has doubled in size in one year. Fundraising is ongoing for acquisition of the property and for ongoing stewardship. The Coastal Conservancy and The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation h ave a l re a d y c o m m i t t e d $4.2 million. Individual contributions are going to be critical to reaching our goal. In addition to acquisition costs to permanently protect Curry Canyon Ranch, Save Mount Diablo is raising the stewardship funds needed to take care of properties for the many years that Save Mount Diablo will own them. As part of the purchase, Save Mount Diablo agreed to place a monument on the property within a year, detailing the history of the property and of the Bertagnolli family. Public tours will begin next year. Save Mount Diablo is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation organization, which has been preserving lands on and around Mount Diablo and educating the public to the mountain’s natural values since 1971. Contact: Save Mount Diablo, telephone: (925) 947-3535, fax: (925) 947-0642, 1901 Olympic Blvd., Suite 320, Walnut Creek, CA 94596; www. SaveMountDiablo.org
Congressman George Miller was clearly having a busy day packing three town hall meetings with District 11 constituents on Saturday, November 2. The second at Walnut Creek’s Las Lomas High School started at 10:30 am and drew some 200 people, predominantly seniors, as well as a healthy sprinkling of young adults. The pace of the morning seemed to give the longstanding Congressman, first elected in 1974, an adrenaline rush as he strode briskly to the podium in a long sleeve shirt minus tie, apologizing for having to stand at the podium microphone so that he could be heard by those seated in the back and standing along the walls. Clearly the Congressman preferred to cruise the center aisle and engage more directly with his audience. Recognizing that it is difficult to address all the important issues of the day in these hour-long town hall meetings, his staff had two handouts available to supplement his comments. One was a Fact Sheet on Covered California, California’s marketplace offering a variety of health insurance plans for purchase, established as a result of the federal government’s Affordable Care Act. The other a mini-newsletter titled “Congressman George Miller, Growing and strengthening the middle class” offered his views in brief on such
the minimum wage, and the economy among others. There was no mistaking the Congressman’s support for education; he is the senior Democrat on the House Committee on Education and Labor. He stressed the importance and value of early childhood education and programs like Head Start. He pointed out the irony of wealthy people signing up and paying for their still-infant children to get an advance jump into the best pre-schools and elementary schools so their chances for admission years later to an elite university are enhanced. He advocates strengthening programs for young children believing that they help increase the time young people stay in high school and also attend college. In his position statement on education, Miller indicated he had introduced new legislation to upgrade technology in the classroom to improve outcomes and close the achievement gaps. The first question from the audience had to do with the national debt now about $17 trillion. The Congressman explained that for a time the country was taking in 19% in revenue and expenditures were a close match. More recently, revenue is at 14 % but spending has continued. Saying that the country must bring these two back into balance, he admitted there were a number of plans for how to do this, but since they all
(social security, Medicare/ Medicaid), there was a lot of disagreement about how to effect that balance. “You can’t solve this with pistols at 20 paces,” he stated. Another questioned how the country re-established democracy and another man asked for a show of affirmation from the audience regarding their disgust with government and allowing those with deep pockets to control Congress. That affirmation surfaced. The Congressman answered that Americans can fix democracy by going back to democracy. “Don’t let others shut down access to the ballot box.” In his opinion a constitutional amendment would be required to change the Supreme Court’s January 2010 ruling that the government may not ban political spending by corporations, associations or labor unions in candidate elections, thereby allowing unlimited funding. “ Tra n s p a re n cy i s re a l l y important; we can’t let people threaten campaigns by buying influence over candidates’ positions on issues of economic importance to corporations.” (editor’s clarification) The handouts encouraged people to continue the conversation with the Congressman using Miller’s web site, GEORGEMILLER@MAIL. HOUSE.GOV, on Facebook at /REPGEORGE MILLER or on Twitter @ASKGEORGE.
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