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June 2013 Serving Alamo and Diablo Restoring the Eye of Diablo: Save Mount Diablo Lights the Way Alamo Summer Concert Series By Jody Morgan and Movie Under the Stars The Beacon atop Mount Diablo first lit up the night sky in 1928 as part of a string of transcontinental aviation guides. Doused in December 1941 in compliance with the World War II blackout, the Beacon has been switched on once a year since 1964 at sunset on December 7th to honor those who served at Pearl Harbor. Over time, the Beacon, also known as the Eye of Diablo, has suffered the ravages of the elements and become almost inoperable. Recognizing its historical significance and the need for intervention before irreparable damage extinguishes its light forever, Save Mount Diablo (SMD) has taken on the task of preserving the Eye of Diablo, the sole known working survivor of its line. In 1928, Standard Oil of California, now Chevron, provided five 36” Sperry Gyroscope Beacons along the West Coast. Charles Restoration will keep the Beacon watching over the Diablo foothills and Lindbergh pressed the Eye of Diavalleys for years to come. Photo by Cris Benton blo into action by remote control. Mounted on a 75-foot tower, the Beacon boasted the latest technology including a timer that automatically adjusted start and stop sequences seasonally. Walter Frick, who owned the land at Mount Diablo’s summit, gave his consent for the installation.
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The Alamo Rotary Club recently presented Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year Awards to the five schools which Alamo students attend. The awards were presented by the principals of each school. Pictured left to right: Janet Terranova, principal, Monte Vista High School; Ruth Steele, principal, San Ramon Valley High School; Turner Stanton, Student of the Year, SRVHS; Beverly Davies, Teacher of the Year, MVHS; Cindy Egan, Teacher of the Year, SRVHS; Shaun McElroy, principal, Stone Valley Middle School; Connor Cook, Student of the Year, MVHS; Teresa Butler Doran, Teacher of the Year, SVMS; Evan Segimoto, Student of the Year, SVMS; Stan Hitomi, principal, Alamo Elementary School; Emily Hora, Student of the Year, Alamo School; Beth Summers, Teacher of the Year, Alamo School; Linda Post, Teacher of the Year, Rancho PRSRT STD Romero Elementary U.S. Postage School; Anne Marie PAID Local Santich, Student of the Permit 263 Year, Rancho Romero; Postal Customer Alamo CA and Skye Larsh, principal, Rancho ECRWSS Romero School.
By Steve Mick, Alamo MAC
Put your dancing shoes on, pack a picnic, and enjoy live music at Livorna Park. 2013 marks the seventh year of the popular Alamo Summer Concert Series. Sponsored by the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), the four free concerts attract a large number of people and will be held on June 28th, featuring the Sun Kings (Beatles Tribute (At Band); July 12th, featuring Alma Desnuda (Original Pop); July 26th, featuring Evan Thomas & Papa’s Garage (Blues & Rock); and August 9th, featuring Mixed JuneAlthough 28th: Th Nuts (Classic Pop from 1940’s to present). PM Performing music of Th the concerts begin at 6:30 , many arrive early to the stake energy, authentic arrangemen out a good spot on the grass and enjoy a picnic dinner reminiscent of the earlie both before and during the concert. The band sets up in the park gazebo, which is almost totally surrounded by people on blankets and in lawn chairs when the concert starts. There are often many groups who plan a sumptuous shared picnic. The concerts offer an ideal experience for the whole family. For children, the large meadow offers opportunities for kite-flying, sand-court volleyball, games of tag, and Frisbee tossing. Another part of the park offers extensive play structures and a large sandbox. Parents can relax and enjoy the concert while their kids play. July 26th: Eva Each band will still be playing when the sun sets over Papa’s G Las Trampas Ridge. The air will turn a little cooler, and An electrifying experience pa PM before you know it, the concert will beshow! overInspired at 8:30by a.variety There is always a wonderful sense of community that pervades these events. In addition to the concerts, the MAC is also sponsoring a “Movie Under the Stars” night on July 19th, which will also be held at Livorna Park. This summer’s movie is Hugo, winner of five Oscars. Plan to bring your blankets or chairs, and sit out under the stars and enjoy the movie, which begins at 8:45PM. Please visit www.alamore.org for more information. The Alamo MAC is always interested in hearing from the residents of Alamo. If you have any suggestions or Bring b comments, please contact Supervisor Candace AnderFor inform sen’s office at (925) 957-8860 or Field Representative Donna Maxwell at donna.maxwell@ b o s . c c c o u n t y. u s . Volume XIII - Number 6 3000F Danville Blvd. #117, You are also welAlamo, CA 94507 come to attend the Telephone (925) 405-NEWS, 405-6397 Alamo MAC meetFax (925) 406-0547 ings that are held Alisa Corstorphine ~ Publisher at 6 PM on the first Editor@yourmonthlypaper.com Tuesday of every Sharon Burke ~ Writer month at the Alamo sburke@yourmonthlypaper.com opinions expressed herein belong to the writers, and do Chamber of Com- The not necessarily reflect that of Alamo Today. Alamo Today merce located at is not responsible for the content of any of the advertising 120-B Alamo Plaza. herein, nor does publication imply endorsement.
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