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Sustainable wine and art in Danville By Staff Writer
On Thursday October 25th AuburnJames in Danville held an event to celebrate the introduction of the 2008 AJ Napa Valley Artist Series Meritage wine. A painting by Alamo artist Linda Nearon was unveiled at the event to introduce the first in their Artist Series, as the painting, “Spring in Niles” was chosen to represent this release and is on the labels. Matthew Ospeck and winemaker James Frost love art and wine, and the 2008 Napa Va l l e y A r t i s t Series Meritage is a signature B o rd e a u x blend created by winemaker Jim Frost that exemplifies the 2008 vintage.
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More than 50 people attended Save Mount Diablo’s Lot 25 dedication which included a hike along the creek to the property and to the top of the parcel to take in the view. Photo by Scott Hein, heinphoto.com. Please see story on page 6
Bats common and beneficial in Contra Costa By James Hale
Editor’s note: With the recent report of a death from rabies caused by contact with a rabid bat in southern Contra Costa county, (story page 4) we asked James Hale to give us some background and information on bats and their various species, and to also remind readers that all wildlife should be left untouched when found. Bats are one of our most misunderstood animals. They are thought to be mysterious creatures of the night, souls of the dead, and blind, rabid creatures that commonly become entangled in peoples’ hair. In fact, bats are an extremely beneficial wildlife species whose considerable collective consumption of night-flying insects results in fewer agricultural pests and annoying mosquitoes. Bats have been flying mammals for perhaps 60 million years or more
and are highly specialized in both physiological structure and behavior. The power of flight allows some species to avoid inclement weather by migrating to more favorable conditions. In Babylonia bats represented the souls of the dead. In China they were symbols for happiness and long life. To the ancient Mayans, they were symbols of initiation and rebirth. To the medieval peoples, they were miniature dragons. Native Americans believe the bat is powerful medicine, always indicating initiation - a new beginning that brings promise and power after the changes. From a naturalistic view, bats are not sinister. They play a valuable role in nature. Most bats feed on insects, with the fruit and nectar-feeding bats being essential to the pollination of many plants.
Their waste product, guano, is also used as a valuable fertilizer. The high nitrogen content of guano made it useful in the manufacture of gun powder. Contrary to popular belief, a University of Calgary study of bats in North America, shows that the percentage of bats that are rabid, regardless of species or where the bats roost, is less than one half of 1%. Individuals of some bat species can capture 500 - 1,000 mosquitoes in a single hour, with large colonies consuming tremendous quantities. For example, a Florida colony of 30,000 southeastern bats consumes 50 tons of insects annually. Approximately 80% of Little Brown Bats living in the northern United States and Canada eat mosquitoes. Worldwide other bats are adapted to feed on fish,
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frogs and other resources. The Vampire Bat of Central America, a bat responsible for many of the misconceptions, laps blood from their host after making small incisions to a blood vessel. There are about 850 species of bats worldwide, almost one quarter of all mammals on the planet. Thirty-nine species occur in the United States with 25 found in California. Bats are second only to rodents in both diversity and number of individuals. Weighing
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Specimens in Contemporary Art Exhibit Now-November 18 The intersection of art and nature has inspired artists for centuries. Artists have looked to the natural world as a source book for creative projects and strategies. This exhibition will address the changing nature of our relationship with the natural world. Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: bedfordgallery. org or 925-295-1417.
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Hammers, Horseshoes, and Hulling November 10 10:00-11am & 12:00-1pm. Join in on this special event to see a blacksmith at work, shaping heated metal into various types of tools like magic. The horses will also visit the farm. Watch the blacksmith shoe the horses and trim their hooves. You can also join in on arts and crafts and fun games. Free. Forest Home Farms Historic Park. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. Information: 925-973-3284 or visit SanRamon.ca.gov. The Little Mermaid Jr. November 16 7:30pm. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Tickets: $5. Danville Village Theatre, 233 Front Street. Information: 925-314-3400. Night at the Improv November 16-17 8:00pm. Join San Ramon Improv U Players and the resident troupe Twisted Gray Matter for an interactive evening of improvisational
valleysentinel.com comedy. The show is created on the spot with the help of audience participation and suggestions. Not suitable for children under 18. Tickets: $10. Front Row Theater, Dougherty Station Community Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon. Information: 925973-3343 or www.sanramon. ca.gov/parks/theater. November 18 Diablo Symphony 50thAnniversary Season Continues 2pm. Annie Wu, a 16-yearold awardwinning flautist will perform with the Symphony. Wu , a student at Foothill High School in Pleasanton is a member of the San Francisco Youth Symphony. Last year she became the youngest winner of the young flute soloist competition in the 33year history of National Flute Association. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets ($10$25) on sale at the box office. Information: 925-943-7469, www.lesherartscenter.org.
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Status Update: World Premiere of a New Play and Music Now-November 18 Annabel has a boyfriend, two dinner guests and 534 friends on Facebook. When her birthday party goes terribly wrong she decides to escape the “real world” by falling like a 21st century Alice Wonderland. Inside the Wonderland of the Internet she discovers many things and tries to find a way back to the real world herself. A comedy with music about Internet addiction for the curious and curiouser. Lesher Art Center. 1602 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Information: call 925-295-1400 or visit: www.lesherartscenter. org. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party! November 25 7:00pm. Back by popular demand! You’ll want to be there as these lovable hipsters turn yuletide classics like “Blue Christmas,” “Jingle Bells” and “We Three Kings” into a rollicking b i g b a n d ex t rava g a n z a ! Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center. 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon. Information: www. sanramon.ca.gov/Parks/theater or 925-973-3343. Walnut Creek Concert Band presents “Annual Holiday Concert” November 27 7:30pm. Ring in the Season with this Walnut Creek tradition! Seasonal favorites, carols and Yuletide classics the entire family will enjoy. $12-$17. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: 925-943-7469 or www.Lesherartscenter.org and www.walnutcreekband.org. Bah Humbug! Scrooge’s Christmas Carol November 30-December 15 Bring the entire family to share in the magic of this wonderful musical adaptation of the classic holiday story. See A & E page 3
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Ebenezer learns through song that money is not everything and that life is meant to be lived. Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon. Information: 925-9733343 or www.sanramon.ca.gov/ parks/theater. Holidays on the Farm at Forest Home Farms Historic Park December 1 & 8 10am-2pm. Two of Santa’s very special reindeer will be visiting so don’t miss the chance to see them up close. They’ll be here from 10:30am to 1:30pm for both days. Children also have a chance to tell Santa their wishes for the season. Free. Information: 925-973-3284 or visit SanRamon.ca.gov. Na Hula ‘O Moku’aina & Motu’aina Present Aloha Holidays December 2 2pm & 6pm. An exciting mix of traditions in one great show. Ancient hula, as well as hula danced to popular Christmas
november 2012 melodies, Ta h i t i a n drumming, a n d Po l y n e s i a n c h a n t s . Dougherty V a l l e y Pe r f o r m i n g Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. Information: 925973-3343 or www.sanramon. ca.gov/parks/theater. Diablo Women’s Chorale Launches its Heavenly Holiday Concert “Stars” December 8 2pm. Director Mary Sorenson and accompanist Stephen Evans perform with The All-Stars Band and Girl Scout Troop 30760. Audience members are encouraged to take flight in a sing-along and enjoy a twinkling holiday reception following the concert. $15 general admission, $10 for students, group rates available. St. Matthew Church, 399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. Information: www. diablowomenschorale.org.
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less than 2 grams, the smallest bat is the Bumblebee Bat from Southeast Asia, about the size of a large bumblebee. The largest is the frugivorous Flying Fox of Australia, Africa and other regions, weighing up to 3.5 pounds with a wingspan of almost 6 feet. A bat’s wing consists of double layers of skin stretched across the modified bones of the fingers and back to the legs. They generate lift by pushing their wings against the air’s resistance, so they tend to have large wing surface areas for their body size. Bats’ knees bend backward, unlike any other mammal, which allows them to roost upside down and capture aerial prey with their tail membranes. All bats have good vision, however their crepuscular and nocturnal habits have led to an increased dependence upon their sense of hearing. By emitting high - pitched sound, which bounces off of objects including aerial prey, they use echolocation to navigate in the dark. Their ears are large and
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well developed to receive and determine an echoʼs location. Locally, the Pallid Bat feeds largely on flightless insects, which it captures by foraging on the ground. Jerusalem crickets, scorpions and June beetles figure largely in the diet of this bat. Habitat destruction, disturbance to roosting sites in caves and mines and the recent discovery of a fungal infection pose serious threats to bats in North America. The White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a poorly understood disease associated with the death of at least 6.5 million North American bats. The condition, named for a distinctive white fungal growth (Geomyces destructans) around the muzzles and wings of hibernating bats was first identified in New York in February 2006. It has spread rapidly with no obvious treatment or means of preventing transmission. For more information on bat conservation : www. batconservation.org , or www. batcon.org James M. Hale is a wildlife biologist and member of the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee.
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Health officials caution residents not to handle wild animals after Contra Costa man dies from rabies Public Health officials are urging people to avoid handling wildlife after a 34-year-old Contra Costa County man died from rabies abroad after having contact with a bat locally. This is the county’s first death from rabies in nearly 20 years The man became ill after leaving the United States to return to work overseas and died in a hospital in Switzerland on July 31. Tests later confirmed the cause of death to be rabies. After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was notified of the man’s death in late August, an international investigation including local, state and federal health officials was launched to determine how he might have been exposed to the disease and if anyone else was at risk. Health officials concluded the victim had likely been infected in late March when he touched a bat in the southern part of Contra Costa County, said Erika Jenssen, Contra Costa Public Health’s Communicable Disease Program Chief. “Tragically, this man died from rabies,” Jenssen said. “To be safe, people should not handle wildlife, especially bats. It’s critical that people who have been bitten by bats or wild
animals seek medical attention immediately.” This case underscores the importance of raising public awareness about the risk of rabies exposure in the United States. Though rabies infections in people are rare in the U.S., once symptoms begin, rabies is almost always fatal, making it crucial that an exposed person receive vaccine (given in the arm) and human rabies immunoglobulin to prevent the onset of rabies as soon as possible. Most human rabies infections in the U.S. are attributed to rabid bat exposure. In Contra Costa, three bats have tested positive for rabies this year. In California last year, 211 of the 223 animals that tested positive for rabies were bats, said Curtis Fritz, State Public Health Veterinarian with the California Department of Public Health who oversees the statewide rabies prevention and control program. “The vast majority of bats pose no risk of rabies. However, a bat that behaves unusually, such as lying on the ground or being active during the daytime, is of greater concern and people should not attempt to handle it but should contact their local animal control agency,” Fritz said.
While human-to-human transmission of rabies is extremely rare, health officials provided precautionary treatments to several friends and family members, medical providers and others who had contact with the Contra Costa man while he was possibly infectious. The man’s identity isn’t being released because of health privacy rules. The symptoms of rabies in people can include anxiety, confusion, fever, headache and loss of feeling or muscle function. Dogs and Cats can be infected by wildlife as well, and it is important for pet owners to protect their animals by making sure their pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Rabid animals exhibit symptoms such as abnormal behavior, aggressiveness and excessive salivation. The last time a human died from rabies in Contra Costa was in 1993. In that case, a man was bitten by a rabid puppy in Mexico and later traveled to the Bay Area where he became sick and died. For more information about rabies, visit www.cchealth.org/ rabies/ and the CDC’s October 5 edition of CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is online: www.cdc.gov/mmwr
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Cancer and Bone Health By: Amanpreet Buttar, MD
Osteoporosis literally means “porous” bones. It causes bones to become abnormally thin, weakened, and prone to factures. Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk for osteoporosis as the levels of estrogen, a female hormone that helps maintain bone mass, goes down. In cancer patients the risk of osteoporosis is particularly high owing to the disease itself and the treatments used. Managing bone health has become an important part of cancer treatment, especially since most cancer patients are elderly. Along with managing other issues in cancer survivors, Oncologists need to keep abreast with the latest developments in managing bone health for their patients. Bone physiology In our bodies, bones are constantly being remodeled. In healthy bones with normal bone mass density there is a fine balance between bone destruction and new bone formation. Osteoclasts are the cells that cause bone destruction and osteoblasts help bone formation. Anything that tips the balance towards more osteoclast activity causes bone destruction and osteoporosis. Risk factors for bone loss 1. Calcium deficiency: Premenopausal women and
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Help for the Holidays: Take a Hike By Beverly Lane, East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors
You don’t need to let the holiday season add stress – or extra pounds – this year. Just include in your schedule some time for getting exercise, especially in the outdoors. There are miles and miles of regional trails right here in the East Bay perfect for hiking, jogging, or cycling. The East Bay Regional Park District has plenty of weekend – and some weekday -- group hikes planned with a special emphasis on birds and wildlife. Fall and winter are good seasons to see overwintering raptors such as golden eagles, hawks and falcons, along with many other migrating birds. Dates, times and information about
November and December hikes can be found on the District’s website at www. ebparks.org/activities If you’d like to go for a hike on your own, I suggest heading north from Briones Regional Park toward Martinez Regional Shoreline. The cooler weather and beautiful fall colors are a great combination. The hills part of the Martinez s h o re l i n e p a r k a n d t h e Carquinez Scenic Drive Trail offer fabulous views of the Carquinez Strait. Or choose one of the hikes featured in this year’s Trails Challenge, the free self-guided annual hiking program that gives you twenty local parks and trails with suggested hikes that range from easy to challenging. Register online at www. regionalparksfoundation.org.
Once you are registered for the 2012 Trails Challenge, you can access online not only the trails featured for 2012, but also you can see all the booklets from the past five years. Each one includes written hiking instructions, driving directions, and detailed trail maps along with some natural and cultural historical information about the park or trail. Some of the trails are paved which provide nice “bicycle challenges” too. The East Bay Regional Park District can help you to stay active, even in the busy holiday season. Beverly Lane is a member of the East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors. Her ward includes Central Contra Costa County from San Ramon through Concord.
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After ten years of work, S ave M o u n t D i a b l o h a s protected the missing link–in Mt. Diablo Creek that is. Save Mount Diablo’s newest preserve, Lot 25, is five acres of woodland and canyon near Mount Diablo State Park including 500 feet of Mt. Diablo Creek. With the help of Toll Brothers and the City of Clayton this section of creek is now protected. On Sunday, October 28, neighbors, Save Mount Diablo members, Julie P i e rc e o f t h e Clayton City Council and several City representatives hiked along the creek to Lot 25 where the p ro p e r t y wa s dedicated as open space and attendees hiked to the top of the property to take in the view which extends to Suisun Bay. “We wanted to involve the community in dedicating this property because it has the potential for future State Park access right here in the neighborhood. It‘s also an opportunity for neighbors to get involved in caring for the natural lands quite literally in their backyards. Our hope is that they will volunteer with us to restore the native habitat that they and wildlife can enjoy,” commented Julie Seelen, Save Mount Diablo’s Advancement Director. Beginning in 2003, the organization worked with the City of Clayton on a development project, Diablo Pointe, on the former Claretian Missionary property. The development included 24
homes but the remaining parcel, Lot 25, has been preserved which is important and precedent setting. During the development planning process, Save Mount Diablo focused on protection of the creek corridor, oak woodland and a canyon along the eastern boundary as well as buffers to the State Park on the east and south. “The most significant precedent in the agreement with the developer was that instead of three new houses along Mt.
Diablo creek, no houses were built there and an existing caretaker house next to the creek was removed and the riparian corridor replanted”, said Seth Adams, Save Mount D i a b l o ’s L a n d P ro g ra m s Director, “To our knowledge, it was the first time in County history that a house was removed specifically for environmental restoration.” On December 21, 2004 the redesigned Diablo Pointe project was approved. When the developer, Toll Brothers, asked the State Park to accept Lot 25 in 2011, the Park declined the offer due to budget cuts. Toll Brothers and the City then worked with Save Mount Diablo to transfer the property to the
Kristopher Conklin promoted 1st Lt. Kristopher Conklin US Army has been promoted to the Rank of Captain in a ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Washington State. Captain Conklin is the son of Mike and Peggy Conklin of San Ramon California and graduated from San Ramon High School in Danville CA. class of 1998 and joined the Army upon graduation. Captain Conklin spent 12 years at the 75th Ranger Re g i m e n t H e a d q u a r t e r s as a Signal Sergeant and completed OCS in 2010. He
has 14 years of service in the US Army. Captain Conklin has deployed multiple times t o A f g a n i s t a n , I ra q a n d additionally to the Horn of Africa and Bosnia. Some of his numerous awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Ranger Tab, Jumpmaster and Halo Instructor Badges . Captain Conklin is currently the S3 Operations Officer for the 51st Signal Battalion Joint Base Lewis– McChord.
organization for preservation. Ron Brown, Save Mount Diablo’s Executive Director ex p l a i n e d , “ S ave M o u n t Diablo will take care of the property until the State Park is able to accept it and make it part of the Park.” The property has a high quality, incised rock bottom, 500 foot segment of Mt. Diablo Creek with intact riparian vegetation including maple, cottonwood, sycamore, oak, buckeye, and willow trees. It’s lovely and overgrown, shifting between pools of w a t e r and rocky ripples. The old house site and flat area along the creek are now studded with 150 live and valley oak tree saplings planted to restore the corridor. Save Mount Diablo’s volunteers will do additional creek clean up and restoration in the near future. Save Mount Diablo is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation organization, which has been preserving lands on and around Mount Diablo and raising awareness about the mountain’s natural values since 1971. Preserved lands have increased from 6,788 acres in one park to more than 110,000 acres in 40 parks and preserves. Save Mount Diablo continues to preserve, defend and restore the remainder of the mountain for people and wildlife to enjoy. For more information call: (925) 947-3535, or visit www. SaveMountDiablo.org.
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november 2012
Savvy Seniors Seek…and Find Discounts By Joan Trezek
A well-known proverb says “With age comes wisdom”. And savvy seniors know that their years often make them eligible for discounts on services and goods. The really savvy ones realize that sometimes you just have to ask: “Do you give seniors a discount?” Many seniors recognize that their sheer numbers make them an attractive market segment. So retailers and companies often offer a discount, thereby stimulating demand and increasing volume and revenue. Most seniors, defined loosely as those age 55+, already take advantage of discounts for movie tickets or for trips on BART. However, the broad array of discount possibilities will probably surprise many. For those who are even modestly computer savvy, just typing a keyword phrase “senior discounts for …restaurants, supermarkets, clothing” will bring up lots of reading material. A word to the wise: always confirm your understanding of the guidelines for accessing a discount. Age eligibility varies considerably—some organizations define senior as 55+, some as 60+, 62+ or 65+. In the case of chain restaurants, etc. with franchisees, there may be some variation in discount policies. Well-Known Deals Let’s start with those movie and BART tickets. Two of the largest movie houses in the U.S. are Cinemark/ Century and Regal—both of which have theatres locally. The former offer seniors up to 35% off the regular adult ticket price and on Mondays, officially Senior Day, reduce ticket prices an additional 10%. Regal offers 30% off the regular adult price.
BART has changed the process for buying your green senior BART ticket. Supermarkets no longer sell them. But, fortunately, it is still possible to pay $9.00 for a senior ticket with a value of $24. The hitch is these tickets are available at “customer service booths” within certain BART stations. For example, at the Walnut Creek BART station, they are sold from a modular trailer a short distance from the vending machines and staffed by an agent during specific hours. A significant discount is also available with the new Clipper Cards, which work with various Bay Area transit operators. For example, if you travel by BART into San Francisco and then need MUNI to get to your final destination, your Clipper Card would be the only “ticket” you would need. Senior purchasers must provide proof of age. One site where Senior Clipper cards can be purchased is in the Ferry Building in San Francisco. AARP is another source of “deals” for seniors. The modest $16.00 membership fee entitles members to discounts on travel, dining, car rentals, health and wellness services and products. The member publications highlight many of these discounts as does the web site, www.aarp.org. Less well-known is the California Telephone Access P ro g ra m o f f e re d by t h e California Public Utilities Commission Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program which offers free specialized phones for those who have difficulty hearing, dialing or calling. Those interested can call 1-800-806-1191 or visit www.californiaphones.org for information. An application must be completed and signed off by a certified professional, e.g., physician. These free,
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Take Advantage of Medicare Open Enrollment By David Sayen
Medicare is stronger than ever, with more benefits, better choices, and lower costs to beneficiaries. Expanded Medicare benefits under the health
care law (the Affordable Care Act) continue to be available–including certain free preventive benefits, cancer screenings, and an annual wellness visit. W h e t h e r yo u c h o o s e Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, take advantage of Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period to review cost, coverage, or both for next year (2013). Open Enrollment
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began October 15 and runs through December 7. • More Benefits: Certain preventive benefits – including c a n c e r s c re e n i n g s – a re available at no cost to patients when furnished by qualified and participating health professionals. The annual wellness visit allows people to sit down and discuss with their doctor their healthcare needs and the best ways to stay healthy. • Better Choices: Medicare will notify beneficiaries about plan performance and use its online Plan Finder to encourage enrollment in quality plans. • Lower Costs: Average p r e m i u m s f o r 2 01 3 f o r prescription drug coverage and Medicare health plans will remain stable. People who are in the “donut hole” in Medicare’s prescription drug benefit will enjoy 53-percent discounts on covered brandname drugs and 21-percent discounts on generic drugs. Your health needs change from year to year. And your health plan may change the benefits and costs each year, too. That’s why it’s important to evaluate your Medicare choices regularly. Open Enrollment is the one time of year when all
people with Medicare can see what new benefits Medicare has to offer and make changes to their coverage. It’s worth it to take the time to review and compare, but you don’t have to do it alone. Medicare is available to help. • Visit www.medicare. gov/find-a-plan to compare your current coverage with all of the options that are available in your area, and enroll in a new plan if you decide to make a change. • Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to find out more about your coverage options. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. • Review the Medicare & You 2013 handbook. It is mailed to people with Medicare in September. • Get one-on-one help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Visit www.medicare.gov/contacts or call 1-800-MEDICARE to get the phone number for your state. • If you have limited income and resources, you may be able to get Extra Help paying your prescription drug coverage costs. For more information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/
i1020 or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. If you qualify, you might pay no more than $2.60 for each generic drug and $6.50 for each brand-name drug. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that more than 2 million people with Medicare may be eligible for the subsidy, but are not currently enrolled to take advantage of these savings. Even if you were previously turned down for Extra Help due to income or resource levels, you should reapply. If you qualify, you will get help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums, copayments, and deductibles. To qualify, you must make less than $16,755 a year (or $22,695 for married couples). Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some extra help. Resources include bank accounts, stocks, and bonds, but not your house or car. There’s no cost or obligation to apply for Extra Help. David Sayen is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800633-4227).
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november 2012 Advertorial
Helping aging seniors to accept help By Judy Horvath
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grooming or just managing a household. Yet most do not want to leave their home of many years and want to insist they can handle the duties. Sometimes the seniors actually delude themselves and twist the truth to their children, saying they are managing quite well. It is often their adult children who must take on the reverse role of caring for parents or insisting that they get help. How do you do this when they are reluctant to accept anyone’s help other than yours?
valleysentinel.com Here are a couple of s u g g e s t i o n s . Ta l k o f t e n and casually about the possibilities for assistance that are out there. There are many options including independent retirement living, assisted living, board and care homes, and in-home care. Take them to various places to consider and talk to people who can guide you and them in making the correct decision. It is usually different for each person. It may start as simply as someone to drive them to appointments or shopping assistance and home chores. The important part is to consider the options before there is a crisis situation.
Most important is to first make the call and then get help with your choices. The key factor is to have a positive experience with their first choice. Making a good match and good choice for their first experience is critical. J u d y H o r v a t h , C SA , Certified Senior Advisor, is the owner operator of Tender Heart Home Care. Te n d e r H e a r t i s headquartered in the Danville, San Ramon area and provides Seniors with in-home care. For further information, or to set up an in-home visit to discuss options with families at no charge, please call 925 838 4444 or email judyh@ atenderheart.com.
Donor Wall unveiled at the new Veterans Memorial Building By Karen Stepper
On Friday, October 19th, Veterans Memorial Building Development Committee hosted the Donor Wall Unveiling. The committee had meticulously reviewed and sorted the names and the stories that had motivated our donors to be part of this 100-year old building. Some donors had fought for America’s freedom. Others seized the opportunity to memorialize their family’s commitment to the community. A n d c o m m e rc i a l d o n o rs confirmed their support for the multi-faceted goals of this facility. Families have also honored living relatives. New donor names will be added periodically. And we can literally wrap it up with a bow for the holidays—a WINE from page 1
The AuburnJames 7,000 square foot facility in Livermore houses their entire winemaking operation. French Oak is used for 100% of their barrel aged wines. Stemming from a desire to do business in as “green” a way as possible, and having as little impact on the environment as they can they realized that wine bottles, corks, foils, boxes, etc. can all be recycled, and they chose lightweight glass for all of their wines. “One bottle may not seem like much, but when shipping a pallet of 56 cases of wine, the 900 lbs. we save using lightweight bottles means less fuel in transport and less environmental impact. It takes a huge amount of energy to make glass...our bottles weigh just 1/2 of many”, said Ospeck.
silver ornament of the Veterans Building in a box with your dedication to your loved one. If you give $500, you will also receive a Challenge Coin that depicts the new building. With a painting of Mt. Diablo on the reverse side of the coin. it is a memento of a building New Docent Program: If you come between 9 and 3, a docent will show you the donor wall as well as the historical displays of each conflict that was fought by the USA. The museum quality exhibits are built from the actual mementos and memories of San Ramon Valley’s men and women who served in earlier wars. Many soldiers hit the beaches of Normandy; women learned to fly and deliver new planes to our allies; Marines languished
in POW camps; others were emotionally ravaged by tragedies of war; and still others served in support roles that make United States leadership roles possible around the world. Karen Stepper is the Chair of the Capital Campaign for the Veterans Memorial Building Development Committee. For more information, visit www. srvVeteransHall.org or call Karen at 925-998-8865.
“AuburnJames has embarked on a pilot project with a pallet company, Axios Mobile Assets, that is aiming to reduce the cutting of trees used for wooden shipping pallets by replacing them with a lightweight sustainable recyclable non-petroleum bases composite. We ship all of our wines now on Axios pallets,” he said. The Auburn James Fine Art Gallery showcases many artists local to Danville, Alamo, and the East Bay as well as several nationally and internationally known artists. Currently, original works from Rick Reinert, Linda Nearon, Mark Horton, Hooshang Yashar, Wanda Kemper, Mike Ingle, Heidi Mann, Norma Webb, and Tom Lemmer are on exhibit within the gallery. Most all of the works are original oils and all are for sale with the few exceptions
relating to works on loan from private local collections. On some Thursday and Friday afternoons an artists can be seen painting in the gallery and available to answer questions. Artist Linda Nearon’s painting was chosen for the label because it is a deep representation of a beautiful split trunk tree that she found a few miles into Niles Canyon “on a beautiful spring day”, she wrote. Matthew Ospeck and his wife Mary are passionate about supporting local artists and creating great wines with “talented and meticulous” winemaker Jim Frost. Auburn James Tasting Room and Fine Art Gallery are located at 321 Hartz Avenue in Danville. For more information call 925984-2138.
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november 2012
5th annual Spirit of Danville coming November 24
Event Schedule: 11am-8pm
Holiday Shopping & Dining Extravaganza in downtown Danville, the Danville Livery, and The Rose Garden Shops The Discover Danville Association is busy in preparation for the 5th Annual Spirit of Danville event on Small Business Saturday, November 24th Get into the Spirit! Continue the Danville tree lighting celebration with holiday cheer on ‘Small Business Saturday’ throughout Danville. You’ll find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Be sure to dine out as restaurants will have wonderful menu offerings to satisfy the distinguished palette. Rain or shine, to keep your spirit warm, some merchants will offer hot cider, cookies, holiday ornaments and gifts throughout the day. Free trolley rides will shuttle shoppers in downtown Danville, the Livery and the Rose Garden Shops from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Santa will be visiting Downtown between the hours of 2 and 6 pm at The Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Bring your children to share their wish list with Santa. Be sure to visit the Museum’s Christmas Memories exhibit. There will be free admission daily. Please share in the spirit by supporting the participating local nonprofit organizations whose selfless work benefits our town and surrounding communities. Participating charities include Blue Star Moms, Lazarex Cancer Foundation, Hospice of the East Bay, San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, and Discover Danville Association. For more information, visit: www.discoverdanvilleca.com Blue Star Moms will be at the Veterans Memorial Building; Hospice of the East Bay will be
at the Danville Livery; Lazarex Cancer Foundation will be at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley; San Ramon Education Foundation will be at the Rose Garden Shops; and Discover Danville will be at the corner of Hartz & Prospect. At the five concierge stations, Discover Danville will provide a raffl e basket filled with merchandise and gift certificates. Raffle tickets will be sold for $1 each and proceeds go directly to the charitable organization. The drawing will be at 8pm, winner need not be present to win. Discover Danville will also provide 100 commemorative ornaments of the PodvaShuey House which may be given for a minimum $5 donation per ornament with 100% proceeds benefiting the non-profit.
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harder trail climbs. For more leisurely afternoons, stop by one of Mount Diablo’s parks. Many boast picnic areas, play structures, lakes and greenery that residents can enjoy for free. Diablo Vista Park, 1000 Tassajara Ranch Drive in D a n v i l l e, o f f e r s a s a n d volleyball court, covered picnic area, lighted sports fields and two tennis courts that are open year round; only the water features close for the fall and winter.
Activities can counteract holiday heavies By Nora Heston
As winter approaches, staying in for dinner and a movie can be all too tempting to those who don’t want to brave the cold, but bundling up to face the more extreme weather isn’t such a bad way to spend an evening. During wintertime Danville has an average daily temperature of 44 degrees, according to meoweather.com, so people can still get out and get active. Snowboarding, skiing and even snowmobiling are some great long distance options during the winter months, but with zero average snow days in November and December there are other outdoor activities residents can do without leaving the valley. The town of Danville, and the entire East Bay, are full of trails that are open (almost) every day of the year. According to Danville’s website, www.ci.danville. ca.us/Parks_and_Facilities/ Trails/, “The East Bay Regional Park District operates 65 parks and more than 1,150 miles of trails.” Ebparks.org breaks down the trails into segments and provides information about the trails that can help make the decision easier.
This leaves plenty of opportunity for a brisk walk after your evening meal. There are trails within the parklands as well as over 250 miles of paved trails that link the Regional Parks, according to the website. The trails have varying degrees of difficulty so walkers can pick the trail that best suites their skill level. With Mt. Diablo in resident’s backyards, there is an opportunity for them to challenge themselves with
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We hope to see you there! COMMUNITY EVENTS Forest Home Farms Historic Park & Glass House Museum Open for Fun on the Farm 10:00am-2:00pm every 2nd Saturday of each month. Enjoy free tours of the site and activities. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon. Information: (925) 973-3284 or visit www. sanramon.ca.gov. Beginnings and Endings for Fiction and Non-Fiction November 10 8:30am-12:30pm. Author Nick Mamatas will present a workshop at the next meeting of the Mt. Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club (CWC). Mr. Mamatas will explain the difference between hooking a reader and tantalizing a reader, what editors look for in the first paragraph, how to write a memorable conclusion, and more. Participants are asked to bring paper and pen for exercises. Reservations required. $35 for CWC members, $40 for guests. Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Information: Contact Jeannie Georgakopoulos at jeaniegpops@comcast. net or by phone at (925) 934-5677. Green Festival November 10-11 Enjoy more than 125 renowned authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music. Shop in our unique marketplace of more than 300 eco-friendly businesses-everything from all-natural body care products and organic cotton clothing to Fair Trade gifts and beautiful kitchen tiles made from renewable resources. Tickets $10 - $49. San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, 635 8th Street (at Brannan) in San Francisco. Information: www.greenfestivals.org/sf/updates.
AAUW San Ramon Hosts Annual Holiday Gala and Silent Auction November 29 7-8:30pm. This event is an opportunity to purchase many different items including gift cards from local restaurants and businesses, legal services, and gardening services. Beautiful themed gift baskets will also be raffled. Refreshments will be served and wine will be available for purchase. All proceeds support scholarships awarded to local high school girls and young women from Cal State East Bay’s Renaissance Scholars program. The event is open to the public and free to guests. San Ramon Community Center Terrace Room, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. Information: sanramon-ca.aauw. net/ or email aauwsr@gmail.com. Beacon Lighting - Lighting the Eye of Diablo December 7 3:45pm. Since 1964, the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association has memorialized Pearl Harbor Day by turning on the summit beacon atop Mount Diablo. The “Eye of Diablo” as it’s known, was extinguished in 1941 just after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The beacon is lit at sunset and shines all night on this single evening each year. The event begins at sunset and the public is invited to attend. Information: (925) 947-3535 or www.savemountdiablo.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 925314-3490.
San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday Mixer November 15 5:30-7:30pm Meet other business owners for an opportunity to network and publicize your business. It’s $5 for member admission and $20 for non-members. 2435 San Ramon Valley Blvd. #5, San Ramon, CA 94583. Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Holiday B.A.S.H (Business and Social Hour) November 29 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; please remember to bring your business card. Non-member admission is $10.00 (cash, payable at the door only) and a business card. Walnut Creek Marriott, 2355 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek. Information: 925-934-2007 or www.walnut-creek.com. San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Awards Dinner December 6 5:30pm. Recognition of individuals from San Ramon who strive each day to make a difference. $75.00 per person, $600.00 for a table of eight. We’re sorry that we are not able to sell tickets at the door for this event. You must be pre-registered to attend. The Bridges Golf Club, 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road San Ramon. Information: 925-242-0600 or www.sanramon.org.
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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 tend toward laughing while getting well. Call 925-837-0510.
Zumbathon Fundraiser for CHP Officer Youngstrom November 11 10am. In the gym at Las Lomas High School. $10 or donation. 1460 S Main St, Walnut Creek. Information: 760687-6238 or contact parkmichele@yahoo.com.
Sneaker Trips: All trips meet at the Danville Park & Ride lot unless otherwise noted in the trip details. Reserve your spot at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, on or before the registration date beginning at 8:30am. Information: 925314-3400.
Volunteers Needed: Read to Preschoolers Volunteers are needed to read to kids ages 3-5 in preschool 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.
Hope Hospice Handling the Holidays Workshop November 13 2-4pm or 7-9pm. If you have experienced the death of a loved one, the décor and carols that echo through the shopping mall can be painful reminders that the season won’t be the same. Holidays may bring forth powerful memories that can trigger your grief. It is important to find ways to take care of yourself during this time. Hope Hospice is hosting a free workshop to talk about ideas and choices that can make a difference in the way you handle the holidays. Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin. Please call 925-829-8770 to register as seating is limited.
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.
Hospice of the East Bay Offers Support: Widow and Widowers’ Support Now-November 15 (No meeting on November 8, 2012) Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Widows and Widowers can find consolation with the Hospice’s support group. Preregistration required. 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill. For pre-registration, call 925-887-5681.
The Town of Danville Presents: The Lighting of the Old Oak Tree November 23 5:15-8:30pm. Come to Danville’s annual tree lighting ceremony; watch Father Christmas and the Snow Angel sprinkle magic dust on the old oak tree, bringing it to light. Also enjoy local choral groups providing music and local businesses serving hot beverages. Diablo Road, Danville. Information 925-837- 4400 or http://www. danvilleareachamber.com.
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.
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Hospice of the East Bay Offers Support: Adults Who Have Lost a Parent Now-November 26 Mondays, 6-8pm. Adults who have lost a parent may attend this support group. Classes are at the Hospice’s administrative office. Pre-registration required. 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill. For pre-registration, call (925) 8875681.
Alamo Chamber of Commerce Mixer November 14 5:30-7:30pm. Meet other business owners for an opportunity to network and publicize your business. $10 members, $20 soon to be members. Chamber office, 120 B Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Information: www.alamochamberofcommerce.com. or 925-708-8546.
San Ramon Valley Rotary Presents: “One Warm Coat, Protection from the Cold” Now-December 17 Please help men, women, children, and infants in need and donate a coat, sweater, or blanket in good condition to keep them warm through the winter. Drop off points are in Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Dublin, San Ramon,
Trips Trip Desk is open Tuesday & Thursday, 10am-1pm. Information: 973-3250. Sign up for Casino Trips and Van Trips at the travel desk or by depositing payment with registration form in the gold drop box found at the main entryway.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12) Pleasanton and at the San Ramon Tree lighting Friday, December 7. For more information, call Dany at (925) 899-6771 or visit www. sanramonvalleyrotary.com.
November meeting since it falls on Veteran’s Day) San Ramon Senior & Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Information 925-973-3250.
Pet Loss Support Group November 12, November 26, December 10 7-8:30pm. In partnership, Valley Humane Society and Hope Hospice are providing a free Pet Loss Support Group which meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Hope Hospice Grief Support Center, 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin. Please call 925-8298770 to register. A phone interview is required prior to attending. To learn more visit www.HopeHospice.com.
Tuesdays: Danville AM Toastmasters 7-8:30am. Meets every Tuesday. New members welcome. Father Nature’s Restaurant, Danville. Information: danville am.freetoasthost.org.
The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley November 14 12-1pm. Sign-in and social time begins at 11:30. Meets for lunch the second Wednesday of every month. One-hour program features guest speakers and business networking. Guests are welcome with luncheon reservations. This month’s guest speaker Melissa Austin will talk about the Horses Healing Hearts organization. Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Avenue, Danville. RSVP to Karen Stepper at coachstepper@ yahoo.com. Information: www. srvexchangeclub.org. Recurring: Mondays: Danville Rotary 12pm. Meets every Monday. Faz Restaurant, Danville. Information: danvillerotary.org. San Ramon Alzheimer Support Group 7-9pm. Meets every 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. (No
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 Tu e s d a y. C M G M o r t g a g e , 4th Floor Conference Room, 3160 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Information: 4160. toastmastersclubs.org. ARF Pet Loss Support Group 12-1:30pm. Meets every first Tuesday of the 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. 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. 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: Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley 12pm. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Signin 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. 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. San Ramon Valley Rotary 7pm. Meets every Wednesday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonvalleyrotary. 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 7:30pm. 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 every third Thursday. Faz’s Restaurant, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. $21 for lunch. New and long-time residents are welcome. Reservations/ information: 925-828-8554.
Clutterers Anonymous 7-8 pm. Meets every second Thursday. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church room 7, 2 491 San Miguel Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: 925-736-8627. Diablo Valley Lions Club 7:30pm. Meets every 1st, 3rd, and 4th Thursday. 1400 Montego Drive, Walnut Creek. Information: diablovalleyca. lionwap.org. Saturdays: 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.
Rotary Club of San Ramon 11:45am. Meets every Thursday. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Information: sanramonrotary.org. Diablo Numismatic Society 7-9pm. Meets every third Thursday. Concord Police Community Meeting Room, 1350 Galindo Street, Concord. Information: diablocoinclub.org.
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.
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2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER By David and Judy Colman
Up Front Disclaimer: there’s a 1998 Porsche Boxster in our garage. Because it’s fitted with a factory hardtop, the soft top almost never goes down. During the week we spent with this latest Boxster, the soft top hardly ever went up. In its day, our ’98 Boxster was a great sports car, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the Porsche that goes by that name today. Because the 2013 Boxster is the best sports car on the market you can buy right now. And given its base price of $49,500, it’s also a sensational deal.
It’s unlikely you’ll find a new Boxster for $49,500 unless you order one that way from your dealer. Porsche offers so many options to customize this car that your head will spin just trying to make sense of them all. The options on our test Boxster added $15,735 to the car’s sticker, and there’s not a single one in the bunch that you’d want to eliminate, because they’re all worth the extra money. Start with the $2,385 Leather Interior in Yachting Blue. This is a bargain when you consider that not only the seats, but
the entire sweep of the dash, from windshield to console, is covered with pennant blue leather accented by deviated color stitching. This pale blue, combined with matching blue cloth roof, sets off the $710 Platinum Silver Metallic paint like a heavenly duet. The silver glows with a golden sheen that energizes the expanse of blue. O u r ’ 9 8 B ox s t e r h a s a thin-rimmed, 4-spoke steering wheel set on a fixed column, providing a take-itor-leave-it steering position. The newest Boxster offers electric positioning for reach and height of the wheel. The 3-spoke “Multifunction”
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wheel itself is perfectly configured for ease of grasp. It features knurled knobs on the left spoke for sound system volume control, and on the right spoke for multifunction readouts which appear in the right instrument face. You can scroll through a bevy of information, including tire pressure, trip details (including mileage to empty), oil and water temps plus oil
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pressure, and radio settings. Best of all, you can turn that right gauge face into a navigational map if you have ordered the $3,860 Infotainment Package. The fabric roof drops or raises in just 5 seconds, which is about what it takes the Boxster to sprint from 0 to 60mph. The handling of See PORSCHE page 15
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this mid-engine roadster is impeccable. Porsche fits 8 inch wide front, and 9 inch wide rear alloy wheels as standard. These 18 inch diameter wheels can be upgraded to 19 inch diameter Boxster S wheels for an additional charge of $1,560. Our test Boxster enjoyed this improvement. It charged through corners on its 235/40ZR19 front and 265/35ZR19 rear Pirelli P Zero tires with an effortlessness that defied the laws of physics. ACTIVE from page 11
Don’t forget about organized play. With team sports winding down, sports fanatics may find they have fewer ways to channel their competitive energy. The valley, however, will be offering organized runs that will not only give athletes a place to exercise and compete, but will also help benefit local organizations and charities through raised funds. If hiking, trails and sports aren’t your idea of a good
november 2012 You’ll want to option your Boxster with the $1,790 PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) which places a pair of buttons on the central transmission tunnel, one to stiffen the shocks for a more sporting ride, the other to quicken the response of your throttle pedal. It should not go unnoticed that Porsche has managed to green the Boxster by equipping it with an automatic idle shut-off feature that turns the engine off after a few seconds of waiting at a red
light. This new program saves fuel and engine wear, as well as cutting smog output. The Boxster scores 24 MPG overall, with a high of 30MPG on highway runs. The Auto Start Stop system, which you can turn off at will, is so slick you hardly ever notice it in action. This is in distinct contrast to a similar system on a 3 Series BMW which gyrated the whole car every time it sprang into action.
The Valley SenTinel Our test Boxster sported a 6-speed manual gearbox which is absolutely state of the art for ease of use, precision, and clutch engagement point feedback. Although you can equip your Boxster with a 7-speed semi automatic PDK transmission, the 6-speed is so fi ne that it burnishes the ownership experience to a shinier luster than the Platinum Silver Metallic paint.
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2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER ENGINE: 2.7 liter opposed 6, DOHC, 24 Valves. HORSEPOWER: 265hp. TORQUE: 206 lb.-ft. FUEL CONSUMPTION: 24 MPG City/30 MPG Highway. PRICE AS TESTED: $66,185. HYPES: Best two-seater you can buy. GRIPES: Poor rear vision with top up. STAR RATING: 10 stars out of 10.
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