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Challenges for the new school year By Staff Writer
From all reports it appears that the first week of school went very well. I very much appreciate the effort of staff members and parent volunteers for their assistance i n m a k i n g i t a n San Ramon Valley excellent start to the Superintendent of Schools, Steven Enoch school year. Now, with September upon us, we enter into the routine of the year, which is a good thing. We are still sorting out enrollment numbers but it appears that we have grown more than 900 students from this time last year. With the weak economy this continuing high rate of growth is somewhat surprising, but given the performance of our schools it is certainly understandable
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Hundreds enjoyed celebrating the Labor Day weekend at the Heartland Danville Antiques and Art Faire while strolling through historic downtown Danville.
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mission. It’s a compelling story, since the anti-submarine warfare carrier USS Hornet had just returned from its third tour of duty in southeast Asia when it was selected as the primary recovery ship. Fish s a i d , “ Ho r n e t ’s participation in the recovery operation binds together three major threads of the Cold War with Russia – chasing Soviet submarines away from the US coast, supporting combat operations in the Vietnam War, and ensuring success in the technological battlefield known as the ‘space race’ to the moon.” He used a small publisher in Reno called Beagle Bay to keep the sales price within reach of the youth market. Fish said, “Also, both NASA and the Navy are huge bureaucracies and I didn’t want any “spin” added to the already rich insights provided by the participants. The reader gets information that comes directly from the guys who made it happen.” In late July, the Hornet Museum commemorated the 40th anniversary of its special section................7-10 recovery of Apollo 11. Called “Splashdown 2009,” the headline participant of this classifieds...........................12 4-day event was astronaut Buzz Aldrin,
Bob Fish, a long time Danville resident and trustee for the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda, believes that young people gain a much better appreciation of history when they can touch it, rather than just read about it in text books. “Important historical events are not just dates in time; they are the result of critical decisions made by humans who are faced with certain situations,” said Fish. “My primary goal at the Hornet is to ensure that our young citizens understand the thought process, teamwork, and preparation that went into performing the flawless recoveries of the epic Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 space flights.” Earlier this year, Fish published Hornet Plus Three, the first book that details the splashdown and recovery of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing
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Have Crowning Moment By Staff Writer
Ari Eastman, left, receives the 2009-10 “Cover Girl” crown at the National American Miss California Pageant in Santa Clara, from Allie Curtis, right, the 2008-09 “Cover Girl.” Both teens live in Danville and are seniors at Monte Vista High School.) Photo credit: Mark Curtis
Monte Vista High School seniors Ari Eastman and Allie Curtis, both of Danville, share a special onstage moment as 2008-09 “Cover Girl” Allie Curtis passes the title and crown on to her good friend Ari Eastman, the new 2009-10 see gIRls page 5
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Now through September 27 Quilts Join together for a quilt show, a tradition with a twist at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and The Quilters’ Inn. The exhibit features traditional quilts, old quilts and art quilts including collage, landscape, photos on fabric and Round Robin quilts. Saturdays at the Museum will feature demonstrations of quilting techniques. There will also be opportunities to try your hand at making a yo-yo circle. Regular Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1-4pm & Saturday 10am-1pm. Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville – at the Depot. Information: 925837-3750. Now through September 27 Diablo Theater Company presents “On the Town” Enjoy the hi-jinks, high jacking, a little romance and a trip to the slammer as three young sailors on 24-hour leave sing and dance their way through the Big Apple. Dancers from Company C will join the cast. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Call for tickets
and time: 925-943-7469. Now through October 10 Center Repertory Company presents “All Shook Up” The stor y is all new. The hits are all Elvis. Songs include, Love Me Tender, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Don’t Be Cruel, Fools Fall in Love – over 20 of the King’s hits make this an exhilarating new musical comedy with a whole lot of shakin’ going on. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Call for tickets and time: 925943-7469. September 17 Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Presents 18th Annual Business Showcase, Food & Wine Event 5pm–8pm. Come enjoy a fun evening at the “Turning Back the Clock-50s, 60s, 70s” themed event. Enjoy the beautiful cars in the museum while sampling fine food and wine, interspersed with our Chamber members showcasing their products a n d s e r v i c e s. E n t r a n c e fee $20 online at www. danvilleareachamber.com or $25 at the door. Food
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Cauliflower – A Healthy Heads Up By Ron Ottobre
Okay, so cauliflower isn’t on the top of your shopping list. You probably don’t have a plethora of recipes for preparing it in your notebook. Well maybe just one; the one with cheese sauce on it. And you certainly couldn’t imagine your family being served this subvariety of broccoli several days a week. After reading this article you just might reconsider. It is great in soups, salads, pasta, casseroles, and in stir-fries. Cauliflower can also be served as a side dish or as the major ingredient in entrees like quiche. A Heady History Cauliflower is a member of one of the seven subcultivars of Brassica oleracea, the wild mustard plant. The Botr ytis Group, or subcultivar, includes cauliflower, Romanesco broccoli and broccoflower. Other members of the Brassica family include brussels sprouts, kale, rutabagas, turnips, kohlrabi and radishes. Wild mustard varieties are of North Middle East origin and have been cultivated for thousands of years. Over time, the wild mustard was bred into many cultivars that today hardly resemble each other or the original wild mustard. Cauliflower was probably first grown by the Ancient Greeks but became ver y popular with the Romans, and later, the Italians. It wasn’t until the 1500s that the French
became enamored with it. And so with France went the rest of Europe. It was first grown in North America in the late 1600s. Varieties There are four major groups of cauliflowers: First and most importantly is the Italian group. They are diverse in appearance and come in biennial and annual types. These include the common white varieties, Romanesco and var ious green, purple, brown and yellow cultivars. This is the ancestral group from which all others were derived. There is the Northwest European biennial group, which is used in Europe for winter and early spring harvest. It developed in France during the 19th century. It includes the old cultivars Roscoff and Angers. The Northern European annual is another group. It was cultivated in Europe and North America for summer and fall har vest. It was developed in Germany in the 18th century and includes the old cultivars Erfurt and Snowball. L a s t l y, t h e r e i s t h e Asian group. It is a tropical cauliflower and is grown in China and India. A l l i n a l l , t h e re a re hundreds of cultivars in all shapes and colors. Some common varieties grown in California include Sn ow b a l l , Sn ow Crow n ,
Weight-Loss Formula is good to know by Shannon Williams Ciatti
Have you been reducing your caloric intake and still not losing weight? Eating too little can contribute to the difficulty in losing body fat and gaining muscle. We each have a basal metabolic rate (BMR) based on our age, gender, height and weight. You can look up BMR on the internet to find an easy calculator to determine your BMR. If you were to lie in bed for 24 hours and not move, your body still requires a certain amount of energy ( c a l o r i e s ) t o s t a y a l i ve. Your heart keeps beating, your lungs are breathing, your body temperature is regulated, your brain is active, etc. When you eat less than your metabolic rate, you are causing your metabolism to
slow down. When we slow our metabolism for an extended period of time, we force our body to store the foods we eat as fat. In this way the body can have surplus on hand in case the famine goes on for an extended period of time. When you eat the amount of food required based on your BMR, you encourage your body to utilize the fuel (calories) coming in and it won’t have to conserve energy any longer. It seems counterintuitive to losing weight, I know, but it works! Then there’s the issue of making your calories count. If you eat donuts and drink lattes and maintain your BMR caloric intake you could lose weight. BUT, you would become irritable, tired, pale, sleepless, and not look very good (other than thin).
Mayflower, Snow White and Snow Grace. Ninety percent of cauliflower grown in California is white varieties. Different cultivars have different growing seasons. A few of the pigmented varieties include Purple Cape, Cheddar – which is orange, Panther – which is lime green, and Romanesco – which is green. A Vegetable Medicine Cabinet Cauliflower, like the other cruciferous vegetables, contains phytochemicals, called indoles, which stimulates enzymes that block cancer growth. It also contains glucosinolates and thiocyanates, substances that help increase the liver's ability to detoxify. Another benefit is Sulforaphane, a substance cauliflower contains that encourages the liver to produce enzymes that can remove cancer-causing chemicals. Sulforaphane can also stop the spread of cancer cells, even in the later stages of their growth. Cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables also contain indole-3carbinol, which can affect the metabolism of estrogen and help prevent breast and ovarian cancer. Cauliflower is thought to also help with kidney a n d b l a d d e r d i s o rd e r s , asthma, high blood pressure, arthritis, bad complexion and constipation. To maximize its benefits, consume your cauliflower On the other hand, if you eat foods that are rich in nutrients and get the proper amounts of healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and lean proteins you could lose weight, gain muscle, improve the quality of your sleep, mood, energy, and skin tone and manage your glucose levels. People who need to gain weight would take their BMR and add 800-1,000 calories. Again, making nutrient-rich food choices will help add muscle, not fat. Your health is reflective of your daily diet. If you want to improve your health, you’ll need to improve your food. It’s that easy! Shannon Williams Ciatti is a Certified Nutrition Consultant at Successful Health & Nutrition Planning in Danville. For more information visit her website at www.successfulhealth.info or call (925) 820-6205.
raw or steam lightly. Cooking Tips Cauliflower can be boiled, steamed, sautéed, deepfried, roasted or eaten raw. To prepare: cut the head in half, remove leaves, carve out the stem and then breakdown the halves into small florets about an inch across. The most important tip is not to over cook it. Steaming or boiling usually takes less than a minute. I personally like a trick that I just learned. Slice the florets into quarter inch slices then toss with olive oil
and sea salt and roast for a couple of minutes in a 375°F oven. Cauliflower pairs well with almonds, bacon, breadcrumbs, cheese, cream, curry, ham, mushrooms, nutmeg, parsley and tomato sauce. I’m sure that with a slight amount of creativity you can cajole your family into being a “head” in the health game. Remember Mark Twain said, “A cauliflower is nothing more than a cabbage with a college education.” Now that’s a smart vegetable.
Coconut Cauliflower Soup with Red Curry Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 large carrot peeled and diced small (1 cup) 1 tbsp. Thai red curry paste (not actually a curry – can be purchased in most large grocery stores) 2 c. vegetable or chicken broth 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz.) 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar 1 small head cauliflower, prepare as recommended above (6 cups)
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and carrot over medium heat until tender. Add the Thai red curry paste, stock, coconut milk, vinegar and cauliflower. Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Cauliflower should be very tender. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Puree in a blender in batches, then return to soup pot and heat before serving. Serve with lime wedges and rice crackers. Yield 8 to 10 cups
Cauliflower and Apple Pie with Cheddar Cheese Now this is a savory dish that I serve as a first course or side dish but it could be served as a dessert course. But forget the ice cream. By the way, my family raved about this one. Ingredients: 1 pie shell ½ head cauliflower, florets sliced into ¼ inch slices (2 cups) 2 apples, cored and sliced 3 eggs ¾ c. half-and-half ¼ tsp. nutmeg 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded Pre-bake pie shell at 400° until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Roast cauliflower and apple
slices separately. Spray with vegetable spray and sprinkle with a pinch of Kosher salt. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Beat eggs with half-and-half and nutmeg. Place roasted cauliflower and half of the apple slices in the pie shell evenly. Pour custard mixture over the cauliflower and apples. Top with grated cheese. Arrange remaining apples slices on top of cheese. Bake for 1 hour at 350°F. Serves 6 to 8
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San Ramon strives for “Sustainability” H. Abram Wilson Mayor San Ramon
I am very proud of our staff ’s effor ts to ensure that the city of San Ramon continues to implement sustainable or “green” policies and programs to promote reduced energy consumption, sustainable development and recycling in our community. In the past few years, the city has been very proactive in developing programs to: increase residential recycling options; implement new free recycling programs for multi-family units; promote composting programs and use of compost in city parks and landscaping; develop a Green Building Guidelines for New Construction; increase commercial recycling options for businesses; and promote e-waste events in San Ramon. San Ramon has made a commitment that the City Center project will be a Silver LEED certified project. LEED is
an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across the board in energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. Staff has been working with PG&E to identify specific strategies and technologies which deliver immediate e n e rg y s a v i n g s f o r c i t y facilities. Its comprehensive view of all the city’s energy management options includes energy efficiency opportunities, time of use management, demand response opportunities and self-generation and renewable energy information. San Ramon uses energysaving devices in areas such as lighting, computers, windows, window coverings, roofing materials and HVAC systems. This fall, San Ramon will begin converting streetlight and parking lot lighting to LED lighting technology, which will reduce energy
costs by approximately 50 percent. San Ramon also assists employers to develop onsite transportation programs and provide information about local and regional transportation programs. The Green Business Guide was developed to help businesses looking to reduce operating costs and become “greener.” Topics include lighting, furniture, appliances, water efficient products, cleaning supplies, recycling resources, transportation and green certification. Look for the Bay Area Green Business Program logo at participating businesses. Currently there are 18 certified Green Businesses in San Ramon. To g e t h e r w e c a n – maintain our quality of life here in San Ramon. Together we will – as a community working together — make a difference, make a better community, make a better San Ramon. You may contact Mayor Wilson by email at hawilson@ sanramon.ca.gov.
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Get Involved and Make a Difference Leadership Contra Costa, sponsored by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for enrollment in the 2009-2010 session. The twenty-third year will kick off at the end of September. Leadership Contra Costa is designed to motivate and identify potential leaders and prepare them for community leadership. Participants meet once a month by means of workshops, presentations from community leaders, and group exercises to develop their understanding of leadership roles and prevailing issues with the community. Leadership Contra Costa accepts 28 to 32 individuals from throughout the county with diverse backgrounds to participate in the program. To request an application for the Leadership Contra Costa, 2008-2009 session, please contact Marcie Hochhauser, Chamber Vice President and Program Coordinator at 925-934-2007.
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crisis was creating such deep anxiety. As we look ahead to this school year I am certain it will again be a year of great student success combined with plenty of challenges. One possible challenge will be the H1N1 flu. I recently attended a meeting with the Directors of Contra Costa County Health Department. The website, http://cchealth. org/topics/swine_flu/parent_ information.php provides an excellent overview of their recommendations regarding this flu. While parents should read this information, my quick summary of what I heard is that we all need to promote hand washing and general good hygiene at home and at school. Students who do become ill are to be kept home until they are well. We do not anticipate closing schools as this is no longer the recommendation. Please know that we have taken steps to add hand sanitizer in all of our schools and have placed decals in restrooms reminding
students and staff to wash their hands. Our custodial crews will be paying special attention to those surfaces most touched by hands. Perhaps the most important recommendation is to get immunized as soon as the H1N1 vaccines are available. ( They also mentioned the importance of the seasonal flu shot, which is just now becoming available.) On a much different subject, the Board of Education is now accepting applications from people interested in serving on the Measure C (parcel tax) Oversight Advisory Committee. Please check the district web site, www.srvusd. net, for more information about the committee, the deadlines and process for applying. As always, thank you for taking an interest in public e d u c a t i o n i n t h i s g re a t community. Again, I believe we are off to a positive start for the school year and with your continuing support, we anticipate another great year ahead.
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TRAFFIX is a new program designed to reduce traffic congestion caused by parents driving their children to and from school through some of San Ramon Valley’s most congested intersections. It is funded by Measure J, the halfcent sales tax extended by Contra Costa voters in 2004. TRAFFIX began service in August with a small fleet of new clean-burning buses with state-of-the-art safety features. To determine where the program would reduce t ra f f i c m o s t e f f e c t i ve l y, TRAFFIX conducted comprehensive traffic studies throughout the valley and surveyed parents at all San
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Green Home and Garden Tips By Alexandra Rajaofera
Although fall is a season known for browning leaves and orange pumpkins, you can still stay green both inside your home and out. As the weather cools down, turning to greener, alternative methods for maintaining and improving your house and home can help save the environment – and save you money too.
From solar paneling to homemade cleaning products, the wide variety of creative alternatives available to spruce up your home may surprise you. Here are some tips and alternatives for typical home and gardening improvements. A few simple
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This summer, construction workers discovered centuries-old human remains in Danville while working at San Ramon Valley High School. Dating back at least 200 years, these remains are likely those of members of the Bay Miwok Tribe of the Tatcan Indians, who lived in modern day Danville, Alamo, and parts of San Ramon and Walnut Creek. The entire construction area, which is not far from a creek, may have been an Indian burial site. Studying American Indian life in the East Bay can be quite fascinating, and there are plenty of enriching opportunities right here and throughout the entire Bay Area. The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is a good place to start. Located at the corner of Railroad and Prospect avenues in downtown Danville, the museum offers a variety of programs and exhibits for all age groups, including a permanent exhibit of local
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valley history. From October 5 through November 20, the museum will feature a special “Indian Life” exhibit. To take part in living history, take a trip across the East Bay to the East Bay Regional Park District’s Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. A visitor center is dedicated to the study of American Indian life and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30am-5pm. The park also contains a 2,000-year-old Ohlone village site with recreated structures, which is available to tour on select weekends. On Sunday, October 4, from 10am-4:30 pm., the Park District will hold its annual Gathering of
the Ohlone Peoples festival, where Ohlones from several tribes share their culture and history with music, song, dance and stories. The festival and visitor center are free with a $5 parking fee. Visit www.ebparks.org for more information. Continue farther east for another adventure in Native American discovery. Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, north of Livermore, is home to archeological sites containing Indian rock art as part of a complex reaching back nearly 10,000 years. The tours include transportation via a district-provided bus from Round Valley or Brushy Peak regional preserves to Vasco
page 11 Caves, followed by a two- to three-mile moderate hike through the archeological area. Access to this park is through East Bay Regional Park District guided tours only. The District will offer a new Vasco Harvest Moon Hike on Sunday, October 4, from 4-8:30pm. and a standard Vasco Caves Hike on Saturday, October 17, from 9am-2 pm. Reservations are required and the fee for each hike is $30. Call 1-888-327-2757, option 2, then 3, or go online at www.ebparks.org under Reservations/Registration and then EBParks Online to register. As for the remains found
in Danville, according to an article in the July 30, 2009 issue of the Contra Costa Times, the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office is providing safekeeping for the remains and has contacted the state Native American Heritage Commission. A representative of the most likely descendants, and an archeologist, are on site to monitor the construction, per state protocol. Andy Galvan of Archaeor, a consulting firm that specializes in American Indian archaeology, is working with the school district and its contractors. According to Galvan, construction is continuing, but with modified equipment.
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Thursdays: Business Development Network 8:00-9am. A professional group that shares resources & networks. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday at Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Info: Bonnie, 925-648-0222. Fridays: Business Network International 7am. Meets every Friday. Business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and referrals. Guests welcome. Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Info: Glenn, 925-831-3372.
CLUBS Mondays: Danville Rotary 12:15-1:30pm. Meets every Monday. Brass Door Restaurant, San Ramon. Info: Victor, 925-838-8721. Tuesdays: Danville/Sycamore Valley Rotary 7am. Join us at the Crow Canyon Country Club every Tuesday morning for a good breakfast and great company. Info: Scott Sampson, 925-743-8449. Wednesdays: Alamo Rotary Noon. Meets every Wednesday at Round Hill Country Club, Alamo. Info: Mark Kahn, 925-837-3262. San Ramon Valley Rotary Club 7pm. Guests welcome. Join us at the Crow Canyon Country Club every Wednesday for dinner. A great way to make new friends. Info: 925-838-9110. Danville Lions 7pm. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Join us and learn about the good work Lions do around the world. Brass Door, San Ramon Info: Ted, 925-227-6617.
October 24 & 25 Danville Fall Crafts Festival 10am – 5pm Event for the entire family! Over 200 art and craft exhibits, glass pumpkin patch, entertainment, Halloween costume parade, safe trick-or-treating, kids activity area, great food, fine wines & microbrews. Free Admission. Hosted by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce at (925) 837-4400 or visit the festival Web site at www. mlaproductions.com. Hartz Avenue, Downtown Danville.
Thursdays: Rotary Club of San Ramon 12:15-1:30pm. Meets every Thursday at the Crow Canyon Country Club, San Ramon Info: Bill Nethercott, 925-337-3311.
BUSINESS
The San Ramon Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors,players,and volunteers who helped make the 20th Annual Golf Tournament a great success. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the San Ramon Valley Business and Education Roundtable Student Recognition Project.
Danville Chamber September Events: September 10-5:30pm. Business After Hours Mixer – Held at Mechanics Bank, 499 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. $5.00 Chamber Members, $20.00 Prospective Members. September 17–Business Showcase Food & Wine Event – 5:00pm. Held at 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. September 22–Ribbon Cutting at Vinoteca, 12 noon 148 E. Prospect, Danville. September 24–Ribbon Cutting at Danville Yoga, 5:00pm. 125-A Town & Country Dr., Danville. September 23 Alamo Chamber of Commerce Mixers 5:30 – 7pm. Hostess; Kathy Chiverton, managing director, YMCA. Come out and see what the New YMCA is doing in our Community! YMCA San Ramon Valley, 2029 La Gonda Way, Danville. Tuesdays: Diablo View Toastmasters Club 7:55-9am. People who get ahead in life are those who can communicate effectively. Toastmasters will show you how to listen effectively, think on your feet and speak confidently. You will learn valuable hands-on leadership skills. Open to public. Center Plaza Building - Conference Room (First Floor), 2333 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Ramon. Website: diabloview.freetoasthost.ws. Contact: Ernie DeCoit, 925-699-7103.
Kiwanis of San Ramon Noon. Meets every Thursday at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Rd, Alamo. For information call 925-648-4800.
Danville AM Toastmasters 7am. Father Nature’s Shed, Danville. Contact: Christopher Sherry 650-703-6424. Wednesdays: Danville PM Toastmasters Club 7:30-9pm. Meets every Wednesday at DVC San Ramon Campus, Room 217. A great way to meet new people and practice your public speaking skills with feedback. Guests welcome. Info: anup@danvilletoastmasters1785.com.
Please email or fax your Calendar Events to the Sentinel by 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 23 for the October issue. Fax No. 925-820-6048 or info@valleysentinel.com. Inclusion in the calendar pages is at the sole discretion of Sentinel Newspapers, Inc.
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September 2009
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DASHA paves a new road for Danville Seniors By Bob Moore
The Danville area has always been a wonderful place to live for people of all ages and at any stage of their lives, and one of the things that makes it so great is that the local citizens and businesses work together to continually improve the quality of life for all residents. A recent example of this effort is DASHA-The Danville Area Senior Health Advocacy
Group – which came into being in April of 2009 with the mission: “To assist seniors and families in accessing quality local resources ,services and information for every level of senior care” according to Lisa Wright, Director of Community Relations at Danville Rehabilitation. DASHA is comprised of a panel of concerned Senior Specialists that want people
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DASHA BUSINESSES Skilled Nursing Facility Danville Rehabilitation is the regions’ premier postoperative recovery facility. We provide exceptional physical, occupational and speech therapies combined with 24 hour nursing care. Our goal is to assist patients after a surgery or illness to reach their prior level of function, enabling them to return home. 336 Diablo Road ~ Phone 925-837-4566 ~ www. DanvilleRehab.com. Assisted Living Diablo Lodge is the premier Independent and Assisted Living Community. Residents enjoy a stimulating lifestyle with diverse activities, wellness programs, restaurant style dining, and s c h e d u l e d t ra n s p o r t a t i o n . Families gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are living in a safe, clean and loving environment. 950 Diablo Road ~ Phone 925-838-8300 ~ www. DiabloLodge.com. Home Care Visiting Angels, locally owned by two Danville families, is a non-medical homecare company helping people maintain their independence wherever they call home. Our employees provide assistance with all activities of daily living, including transportation, meals, personal care and medication reminders. 16 Crow Canyon Ct., Suite 200, San Ramon ~ Phone 925-552-6500~ www.jmhomecare. com. Tender Heart Home Care Locally owned and operated, provides responsible caregivers in clients’ homes for 2 to 24 hours, including grooming, medication reminders, housekeeping, meal prep, etc. Our goal is to help clients remain independent in their own homes as long as possible. “Put our Heart in your Home.” 1320 El Capitan Dr., Ste. 330 ~ 925-838-4444 ~ www. atenderheart.com. Home Health Alliance Home Health Care provides customized services utilizing registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, physical, occupational and speech therapies, all in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to improve health and quality of life, while maintaining an optimal level of patient independence. 12657 Alcosta Blvd., Suite 130, San Ramon ~ Phone 925-275-9300 ~ www. alliancehhc.com.
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