Lamorinda Weekly Issue 16 Volume 12

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Teacher and volunteer Toris Jaeger works with students Jonah Imberg and Ryan Stemmler at the Wagner Ranch Nature Area in Orinda. Photo Sora O’Doherty An asset for 40 years at Wagner Ranch Nature Area By Sora O’Doherty ometimes in the midst of life, we need to say to some- tucky, where she went into teaching K through 8 in Leitchfi eld. of the cultures and their contribution to California history.” Sone, “Wow. You are doing a fantastic job!” Not when Later she moved to Missouri, then to Minnesota, fi nally mov- She teaches children about the plants and animals, her curricu- they leave or retire, but right in the middle of their ca- ing to California in 1972, where she continued to teach for four lum evolves every year, and she personally tries to stay current. reer. Thus, Toris Jaeger was honored at a dinner on Sept. 29 years. Jaeger loved teaching, but she didn’t enjoy being inside. The nature area currently operates with a staff of four in the Orinda Community Center celebrating her 40 years of Moreover, subjects were taught separately and she wanted to people, in addition to Jaeger, who teaches every day. The service to the Orinda community as a teacher and volunteer at connect things, to make them meaningful. By 1976, Jaeger de- other staff share days. The staff changes, she says. The young the Wagner Ranch Nature Area, where she’ll be taking part in cided to get out of classroom. ones need to fi nd a full-time job. The ones who stay lon- the ninth annual Olive Festival on Sunday, Oct. 14. More than Jaeger found a master’s program at Cal State Hayward, ger are usually retired or have the knowledge and experience 10,000 Orinda children have experienced the hands-on envi- and signed up for her master’s in environmental education. In and don’t need the money. The Friends of the Wagner Ranch ronmental education and social studies programs led by Jaeger 1978, she heard of a job opening at the Wagner Ranch Nature have paid the staff a stipend since 2009 and money raised at since 1978 – and she doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. Area in Orinda. The rest, as they say, is history. the Friends’ Olive Festival pays Jaeger and the staff. Jaeger Teaching wasn’t Jaeger’s fi rst career choice. She thought Her goal is to keep the curriculum standards-based, she says she is 75 percent volunteer, 25 percent paid. But now the maybe she’d be an anthropologist, an archeologist or a veteri- says. “The core curriculum is trying to accomplish what we’ve school board is looking at funding the programs again. narian. But she wound up taking a teaching credential in Ken- been doing for 40 years: more hands-on teaching of the history ... continued on Page A14 Advertising

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Per the settlement agreement, AUHSD Board Room in legal fees to the attorney rep- tition challenging the ordinance, Save Lafayette. “The city’s goal O’Brien was required to indem- 1212 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette resenting Save Lafayette, a non- but the city refused to repeal the was to deny the right to vote, and nify Lafayette for the expenses, www.acalanes.k12.ca.us profi t that supports slow growth ordinance or put it up to popular we knew they would lose.” costs and fees the city incurred in Lafayette School District and the preservation of the city’s vote. The nonprofi t sued the city, Lafayette Mayor Don Tatzin the lawsuit. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. semirural character. The settle- lost, then won on appeal, and La- said the city did not put the mora- According to Jennifer Wake- Regular Board Meeting District Offi ce Board Room ment capped a legal fi ght over the fayette placed the Homes at Deer torium on the ballot immediately man, Lafayette fi nancial ser- 3477 School St., Lafayette Deer Hill Road housing develop- Hill referendum on the ballot in because it relied on case law that vices manager, the city received www.lafsd.k12.ca.us ment that has gone on for years. June. Voters rejected the ordi- had been overturned. “Because a $650,000 check from O’Brien Check online for agendas, meeting To facilitate the Deer Hill de- nance. Save Lafayette won, we had to on Sept. 19, and the city paid that notes and announcements velopment with the O’Brien Land The court set a November date make the payment,” Tatzin said. same amount to the Save Lafay- City of Lafayette: Company, the city passed an or- for a hearing on the resolution of Typically, when a municipal- ette attorney, Gary Garfi nkle, the www.ci.lafayette.ca.us dinance in 2015 changing the a claim by Save Lafayette for its ity approves a project like the next day. Phone: (925) 284-1968 parcel zoning designation from legal fees, but the city agreed to Homes at Deer Hill, the applicant Chamber of Commerce: offi ce buildings and administra- settle on Sept. 10. indemnifi es the municipality re- www.lafayettechamber.org Hardware problems delay major intersection technology upgrade By Nick Marnell ignaling improvements to the Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Bou- two weeks under terms of a $59,400 ler and computer processing unit we can calibrate the new equip- Smajor Lafayette intersection levard, and also authorized signal professional services agreement issues. Western offered to send new ment,” Hinkamp said, because that everyone loves to hate have technology upgrades at that inter- executed on July 9. Blaming com- hardware to the city, but according even when the order is fi nally de- been pushed back indefi nitely until section and the First Street - Mt. plications with one of its suppliers, to James Hinkamp, city transporta- livered, the city will have to verify the city receives and calibrates the Diablo Boulevard intersection. The Western did not deliver the hard- tion planner, no tangible product the specifi cations for system com- proper hardware from an outside project was expected to be com- ware until Aug. 24. The city tested exchange or transaction has taken patibility. vendor. pleted in early August. the equipment and found that its in- place since a Sept. 25 conversation Until then, a right turn onto Mt. In May, the city council reaf- But the city ran into problems stalled computer chips were out of with the company. Diablo Boulevard from northbound fi rmed support for the Downtown with its hardware vendor, Western date. “While we are hopeful this ac- Moraga Road can be navigated Congestion Reduction Plan strat- Pacifi c Signal of San Leandro. The The city sent a letter to Western celerates the project implementa- from only the far right hand lane. egy to test a second northbound company agreed to provide the Pacifi c demanding that the compa- tion from this day forward, we can- right-turn lane at the intersection of project hardware to the city within ny correct the traffi c signal control- not provide a specifi c timeline until A quick Q&A with County Superintendent of Schools candidates By John T. Miller and respect of educators through- of large departments, before being grams. Although the issue of out the county. appointed deputy superintendent. I funding is not one that the County As a current MDUSD board have worked in departments from Superintendent can “fi x” unilater- trustee, my record of organization- early education to adult education ally, I will ensure our agency works al change, educational advocacy, and everything in between. I am ac- collaboratively with every district governance expertise, and develop- tive on local and state levels in the in the county to ensure their fi scal ment of community partnerships work of statewide County Offi ces health. I am committed to provid- makes me uniquely qualifi ed to of Education, and have sat on a ing high quality and cost effective lead the CCCOE forward. number of boards and committees. services. I will continue to advo- Mackey: As deputy superin- I have the experience to keep conti- cate for adequate funding for all of tendent I have a deep understand- nuity, and the passion and enthusi- our classrooms. ing of the role and responsibility asm to effect change that will lead Another area of concern across of the superintendent. In addition to the future. all districts is balancing the social- to being a school administrator in LW: What do you see as emotional learning of students with Lynn Mackey Photos provided Cheryl Hansen Alameda County, I have worked at problems facing Contra Costa academic achievement. I will sup- amorinda Weekly reached out positive, forward thinking organi- every level of the Offi ce of Educa- County Schools and how do you port our districts and the County Lto Lynn Mackey and Cheryl zation that attracts and supports the tion over the past 21 years. My propose to fi x them? Offi ce programs by ensuring social Hansen, who will be facing each best staff, where students receive a long tenure at the County Offi ce is Mackey: One of the top con- emotional learning is given a high other in the upcoming Nov. 6 elec- comprehensive education prepar- a result of the quality of my work. I cerns is the fi nancial health of the level of support through the county tion for County Superintendent of ing them for college and careers. have been consistently selected for districts, with rising costs and fl at offi ce, focusing on the whole stu- Schools, about various topics in- I helped improve employee sala- steady promotion from classroom funding. Many districts struggle dent. volving education. ries and benefi ts, lifting MDUSD teacher, to principal, and director to keep their most promising pro- ... continued on next page LW: What are you most to one of the top three districts in proud of as an educator? Contra Costa, while maintaining a Mackey: I am proud of the balanced budget. work I have done to help students As a County Offi ce administra- in our County get back on track, re- tor, I developed and led credential- INTRODUCING turn to their district school, receive ing and leadership training for over 84 EL GAVILAN ROAD, diplomas, enter college, and start 1,700 administrators throughout ORINDA! careers. In my role at the County the county and state, and provided Tucked away behind a private Offi ce, I have developed partner- professional development to our gate is one of Orinda’s hidden ships with educational agencies county’s special education teach- gems, available for the first such as the Community College ers to increase support for students me in over 45 years! Two District and community based or- with special needs. parcels combine to create a ganizations to bring services to As principal, I opened and led a 0.5+ acre retreat featuring outstanding views, fabulous students throughout the county. I new comprehensive high school in level grounds and wonderful am proud of my work, when, for- Fairfi eld-Suisun now serving more privacy. mer students who had been unsuc- than 2,000 students. 3+bedrooms | 2 bathrooms cessful in their district school and LW: What are your qualifi ca- 3152± square feet plus ended up in juvenile hall, say to me tions? detached guesthouse/cabana “Do you remember me? You were Hansen: I am the only can- Call now for a private my principal and you helped me get didate with a breadth of authentic showing! my diploma.” eperience and proven leadership, Offered at $2,159,000 Hansen: I am proud of my from classroom teacher, to prin- contributions and dedication to the cipal, to CCCOE administrator to MARY BETH MACLENNAN success of all students, from the school board president. 925.324.6246 most fragile to the most indepen- I have fi rsthand knowledge TONY CONTE dent, in my roles as educator, from gained from 10 years as an admin- 925.708.1396 classroom teacher, to principal, to istrator with the CCCOE, and have [email protected] County Offi ce of Education admin- a deep understanding of districts, [email protected] istrator to School Board President. having served as vice principal, License # 01480008 | 00959101 As a three-time MDUSD Board assistant principal and principal in Pacific Union # 01866771 President, I provided leadership three diverse K-12 districts. My LAMORINDA ROSSMOOR GREATER EAST BAY changing the district culture to a experience has earned me the trust Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A3 City to name LLLC Community Hall after Don Tatzin By Nick Marnell

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My leadership and record in their oversight, advocacy, and of accomplishment will bring much protection of students’ educational needed credibility, new energy, and rights and welfare. hƉƉĞƌ,ĂƉƉǇsĂůůĞǇ͕>ĂĨĂǇĞƩĞͲϱͬϯ͘ϱͬϯϯϴϬ^Ƌ͘&ƚ͘ ϭϭϯϯWĂůŽŵĂƌĞƐŽƵƌƚ͕>ĂĨĂǇĞƩĞͲϯͬϮͬϭϴϬϳ^Ƌ͘&ƚ͘ vision to our County Offi ce of Edu- Mackey: Charter schools ĂůůĨŽƌWƌŝĐĞ KīĞƌĞĚĂƚΨϭ͕ϯϮϱ͕ϬϬϬ cation. should be held to the same level LW: Finally, what is your po- of accountably and transparency sition on charter schools? as traditional public schools and Hansen: Charter schools be- that academic and behavioral ex- gan with the goal of offering public pectations should be held to a high Let us help you make the right move. school choice, letting student and standard. There are good charters parents choose a school setting or and struggling charters. Issues Call us today! instructional program that could facing some of our communities address their learning needs. These around charter schools need to be charters share the goal of providing addressed at a state level to tighten the best education possible for stu- the approval process and ensure dents. that it happens on the local level Unfortunately, there has been with local involvement. As Super- an increase of “for profi t” charters intendent, I will ensure the charter run by noneducators whose pri- schools that have been approved ŵǇ^͘WƌŝĐĞΘŚƌŝƐƟŶĞ'ĂůůĞŐŽƐ mary focus is not on educating, but by the County Board and receive 925.997.6808 | 415.606.2047 using the system to exploit funding thorough and transparent oversight [email protected] streams. These “for-profi t” charters while also receiving the support pricegallegos.com License #01433269 | #01896511 do not understand they are public they need to ensure success for schools and subject to the same their students. 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JIM COLHOUN Council Chambers and Community Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. Design Review Moraga community groups sponsor mayoral candidates forum By Vera Kochan Monday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. would enlighten voters regarding ment.” Council Chambers and Community some of the key issues facing Mora- The proceedings began with Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. gans in the coming months. Viva moderator, Kathryn Oehlschlager, School Board Meetings Moraga’ s Stephanie Gray expects explaining the forum rules. Each Moraga School District the town leaders to help attract new candidate was allowed two min- Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m. retail to the area. Darlene Bennett utes for an opening statement, one Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School of We WILL, felt it was important minute 30 seconds to answer each Auditorium 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga to promote public art and creativ- question and two minutes for a clos- www.moraga.k12.ca.us ity. Her organization “would like ing statement. They drew straws to See also AUHSD meeting page A2 to hear how the candidates think determine who would go fi rst and Check online for agendas, meeting they can support these goals as we in what order. The questions were fi nd creative ways to express the provided by each of the sponsoring notes and announcements Photo Vera Kochan Town of Moraga: town’s welcoming personality.” groups. reserve Lamorinda Open Space, Trotter, Mike McCluer and Steve Co-founder of Safe Moraga, Allison When candidates were asked www.moraga.ca.us PViva Moraga, We WILL and Woehleke. Anderman, stated that she was “ex- what they thought it will take to Phone: (925) 888-7022 Safe Moraga facilitated a standing- The interest shown by the size cited for the opportunity to hear the move the Moraga Specifi c Town Chamber of Commerce: room-only city council candidates of the crowd mirrored Ana Moon of candidates’ views on how Moraga Center Plan forward in real and www.moragachamber.org forum – with audience members Safe Moraga’s thoughts: “It’s often can continue to be courageous and actionable ways in the next 12 Moraga Citizens’ Network: ranging in age from toddler to re- diffi cult to differentiate candidate’s proactive on gun safety.” Finally, months, Trotter said he supports www.moragacitizensnetwork.org tiree – at the Moraga Library Sept. positions just by looking at their Suzanne Jones, founder of PLOS getting empty retail spaces fi lled 17. The three candidates running websites or reading campaign mail- believed the forum would “allow quickly, especially the soon to be to fi ll two positions on the Moraga ers.” voters to learn about the candidates’ empty OSH building. Town Council are incumbent Dave Each sponsor hoped the forum positions on open space develop- ... continued on Page A11 HARDWOODS Council fills Jeanette Fritzky’s vacant seat with CARPETS commercial litigator RUGS By Nick Marnell open session interviews were con- Wykle agreed and said that Sos cil needs someone, like Sos, who LINOLEUM ducted on Sept. 25 and 26, three ap- would carry on Fritky’s legacy. understands land use and develop- plicants dropped out, including two Vice Mayor Teresa Onoda fo- ment. “I give the nod to Renata,” TILE who regularly criticized the town’s cused on the council succession he said. “We need to hit the ground failed stormwater fee measure on plan. “We need someone with expe- running.” LAMINATE social media. The eight candidates rience in the town,” she said. “Next Sos’ appointment was approved presented a wide swath of work year Dave may not be here. I won’t unanimously. She will be sworn in and life experiences, from a fi nan- be here. We could have three new at the beginning of the Oct. 10 town cial professional to a candidate with people.” Trotter is running for re- council meeting; her term runs until FAMILY -OWNED an extensive public policy back- election, and Onoda said she would December 2020. ground to an advocate of a radical not run. “I feel privileged and fl attered 30 YEARS ! Renata Sos Photo provided (for Moraga) suggestion to populate The mayor had asked Sos if the to have the opportunity to carry on he Moraga Town Council Sept. the town shopping center vacancies town has the right to reasonably reg- Jeanette’s legacy,” Sos said after the T26 appointed lawyer and former with high tech startups. Applicants ulate development, and she said that meeting. “This town has given me planning commissioner Renata Sos ranged in age from the low 40s to it did. Trotter wrapped up the dis- and my family so much, and I look to fi ll the vacancy created by the July the mid 70s. cussion by stressing that the coun- forward to giving back.” resignation of Council Member Jea- In the end, after very little de- The Lamorinda Weekly was saddened to hear that Jeanette Frit- nette Fritzky, who passed away on liberation, the council members Sept. 28. The makeup of the coun- chose Sos, the candidate they knew zky passed away on Friday, Sept. 28 from lung cancer. The Town cil will now include three lawyers: and no doubt felt the most comfort- of Moraga will fl y fl ags at half mast as a tribute to Jeanette and to Mayor Dave Trotter, Council Mem- able with. “To my surprise, there is support her desire to bring public awareness to the heightened risk ber Kymberleigh Korpus and Sos. clearly a superior candidate,” Kor- of non-small cell lung cancer for non-smoking Asian women. https:// Eleven candidates applied to pus said. “Renata will do Jeanette www.cancer.org/cancer/non-small-cell-lung-cancer/detection-diagno- fi ll the vacancy but by the time the justice.” Council Member Roger sis-staging/signs-symptoms.html

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Bullying Prevention Month in Moraga Update for Rheem Sinkhole By Vera Kochan ayor Dave Trotter issued a School. Baker’s community-wide their efforts. The Committee in- and Temporary Canyon Mproclamation at the Sept. program decided to use the same cludes Leadership and SMILE club 26 Moraga Town Council meet- name and became the Moraga students, teachers, staff and adult Bridge Reimbursement ing declaring October as Bullying iKind Project, which still works volunteers. By Vera Kochan Prevention Month. Bullying comes closely with the iKind committee at The C.A.R.E. Program (Com- in many forms, including physi- JM, as well as with groups at Cam- passion, Acceptance, Respect, ynthia Battenberg, Moraga in the process of submitting a re- cal, verbal, sexual and emotional. polindo High School, the Acalanes Equality), was developed by the Di- Ctown manager, confi rmed the imbursement package request to Research has shown that it affects Union High School District, and versity Committee of the Acalanes reimbursement of $1.5 million to- Cal Trans and are working closely millions of American children and other local organizations. Union High School District. Baker ward the Rheem Boulevard Sink- with state offi cials to dot all of the adolescents. Bullying has a wider “The vision of the Moraga states that “the four high schools hole Project. The payment from the “i”s and cross all of the “t’’s. “The reach now that cell phones and the iKind Project is to promote civility use the C.A.R.E. Program, so we Federal Highway Administration original budget has gone through internet are used as weapons to pro- and compassion in our community. decided we’ d use it as a basis for “has fully repaid the Palos Colo- changes during the course of in- mote hurt and hate. Our mission is to promote kindness programs in the elementary and rados Account, as well as, replen- stalling the temporary bridge. We Wendell Baker, co-founder of and courtesy, to foster courage and middle schools so that there is ished $1.4 million to the town’ s want to fi ne tune our package to the Moraga iKind Project, enthu- bravery, based on the belief that consistent messaging. We’ve also General Fund,” she says. With a prevent additional reimbursement siastically accepted the proclama- empathy and inclusion constitute promoted the idea that high school remaining $115,000 yet to be re- delays.” tion. Baker and co-founder, Eric the foundation on which commu- students should help with C.A.R.E ceived, it brings the reimbursement Construction of the new Can- Andresen, “were both working nity is built,” Baker said. programs at the middle school and up to 88.8 percent of costs. yon Road Bridge is scheduled with Scouts for Equality to change The Moraga Chamber of Com- middle schoolers should help with Edric Kwan, Moraga’s public for 2019 and 2020. The two-year the Boy Scouts policy that banned merce and town businesses are C.A.R.E. programs at the elemen- works director, and his team are process is necessary when dealing LBGT members. When the policy also encouraged to take the iKind tary schools.” handling the reimbursement for the with this type of structure. In order was changed to allow gay youth in pledge to promote and value kind- A free movie event is being Canyon Road Temporary Bridge not to completely close the bridge May 2013, we decided to devote ness; treat all people with respect; sponsored by Moraga iKind and Project. Kwan says, “We’ve basi- to traffi c, construction crews must our energies to help build a better show compassion and honesty; Stay KINecteD at the Joaquin Mor- cally got an IOU from the federal work on one lane at a time. climate for the youth in town. There demonstrate courage. By becom- aga Intermediate School Theater. government.” His department is was a lot of information online sug- ing a “supporter,” iKind will supply “Race To Nowhere” is a PG-13 gesting community-wide bully- free banners and window decals. documentary exploring the tragic ing prevention programs and very They will also provide free wrist- side of our achievement-obsessed Moraga Citizens Network hosts little on what it would look like. We bands and refrigerator magnets for society in regards to our children. met with Bruce Burns, the Moraga businesses to give away to employ- The fi lm screening will be at 7 Candidates Night, Oct. 3 School District superintendent, and ees and customers. p.m. Nov. 7, followed by a student Residents will have another opportunity to hear from Moraga Town the three of us decided we’d start a JM’s iKind committee chose discussion panel and ice cream. Council candidates at Candidates Night, sponsored by the Moraga community-wide program and see Stay KINecteD as this year’s The event is free, but you must Citizens Network from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Holy what works.” theme. By combining “KIND” and RSVP at www.moragaikind.org. Trinity Serbian Church, 1700 School Street in Moraga. Audience The local iKind program start- “Connected,” they remind every- members can bring questions. The event is free. ed at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate one of the importance to support

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Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Citizens’ Infrastructure Owner hopes for quick sale of Orinda eyesore Oversight Commission By Sora O’Doherty Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. ollowing a rather long and dif- Purcell says that even though other Sarge Littlehale Community Room, fi cult path, the property at 6 neighbors welcomed his plan, he 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 F Linda Vista in Orinda may soon be did not submit the plan to the city School Board Meetings sold as a teardown. Built in 1939, for approval, owing to the resis- Orinda Union School District the small two-story cottage occu- tance he had met. Instead Purcell Monday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. pied a wooded, nonconforming lot sold it to a woman who thought she Regular Board Meeting 8 Altarinda Rd., Orinda in the Orinda hills, on a little over a could redevelop it for sale. www.orindaschools.org quarter of an acre. The home was The new owner, Anna Siu, be- See also AUHSD meeting page A2 occupied for many years by one gan on a renovation, but had many owner, who passed away at the age problems. The building was taken Check online for agendas, meeting of 93 in 2012. His estate sold the down to the beams, and, as work notes and announcements property to a local builder, Brian failed to progress, the property City of Orinda: Purcell design rendering Image provided Purcell, who tried to redevelop the fell into disrepair. The Linda Vista www.cityoforinda.org property with a large residence for neighbors fi led a petition with the Phone (925) 253-4200 his own family, but was faced with city in April 2016, seeking redress Chamber of Commerce: resistance from some of the neigh- for the public nuisance. Siu default- www.orindachamber.org bors, who objected to the plans. ed on her loan at the end of 2017 The Orinda Association: and the property was repossessed by www.orindaassociation.org Crosswind Venture Fund LP. The property went to auction Upcoming EFO fundraising in January 2018, with a listed price of $947,500, but failed to sell. Ac- Read-A-Thon cording to neighbor Susan Lucier, the spokesperson for the Linda By Sora O’Doherty Vista neighbors, there is currently elebrate literacy with Orinda’s wine and dine dinner party with a a $1.4 million lien on the property, Cfi rst-ever all ages Read-A- famous local author. There will be far in excess of the $759,145 cur- Thon from Oct. 6-12. Sponsored special recognition for participants rent assessed value of the property. by the Educational Foundation of who spend time reading to others The house sits now in a boarded Current status Photo Sora O’Doherty Orinda and The Friends of the Orin- in the Orinda community, for ex- up condition, a dangerous eyesore new owners boarded up the unfi n- of loan production at Crosswind da Library, the event is a fundraiser ample those in senior homes. cordoned off by the city with chain ished structure as part of a nuisance Financial. “Our goal is to sell the for the library as well as Orinda All participants must meet the link fence. Orinda has responded to abatement code enforcement case property,” he said. “We are current- school libraries. Participants are Oct. 15 deadline – either online or requests from the neighborhood to by the city. However they never ly interviewing local realtors with asked to fi nd sponsors who agree by turning in their hard copy logs address potential fi re danger at the got the required ‘board up permit’ expertise in lot sales, who know the to donate for each minute read. at the Orinda Library. All results property. from the County. We re-opened the market,” he added. Cochrane ex- There will be a variety of prizes received by Oct. 15 will be eligible Drummond Buckley, Orinda’s case recently when we learned that pects that the property will be listed for most minutes read and most for the awards ceremony later that planning director, summarized neighbors are still very concerned.” with a local realtor in the near fu- money raised. Prizes range from week. For more information, visit the history of 6 Linda Vista. “For The neighbors have fi led com- ture, probably as a teardown. “I’m gift cards to the Friends Bookstore the Orinda library or the website: a long time it was an ‘active’ con- plaints with the County Building not sure if we’ll have to take a loss to a hosted pool/pizza party for the https://99pledges.com/fund/reador- struction site, although the con- Department, alleging that there are on it,” he said. “We’ve looked children or for the adults a hosted inda. struction was taking place very code enforcement issues with the at a lot of different options, and slowly. More recently the con- property. The Lamorinda Weekly hopefully we can get this resolved Share your thoughts, insights and opinions with your community. struction site was abandoned and contacted the current owner and soon.” Send a letter to the editor: [email protected] the property changed hands. The spoke with Doug Cochrane, VP City Council pauses to consider action on trail easement and closure By Sora O’Doherty t was a packed house at the Sept. the current owner of 53 Rheem, After moving into their home submitted a 2016 email from for- with their neighbors walking to the I17 Orinda City Council meet- this, in effect, made the easement last May, the family experienced mer Orinda Assistant Planner path. ing, due to a controversy regarding property private. several incidents where people us- Daisy Allen in which she told him, Of the three speakers who were a 10-foot-wide trail easement that Kent DeSpain purchased the ing the trail easement “have wan- “Your concerns are valid. You can- against the trail, Sally Kahn said runs across the parcel that is now Rheem property in June 2015 and dered into my backyard, and in not legally be required to keep the she has lived at 51 Rheem since 53 Rheem Blvd., providing a trail he stated at a Jan. 12, 2016 design one instance a man was talking to trail open to the public. . . .” De- 1989. There was not a path until connection from Rheem Boulevard review hearing, prior to building our two boys while we were inside Spain said, “It’s not the fault of 2010, she said, adding that she had to Parkway Court. Letters received their home, that he had no inten- the house,” DeSpain wrote, adding this council or the current staff, and never been in favor of the path, by neighbors in the area described tion of closing the trail. In a Sept. that he began a conversation with it’s not our fault either.” although her children did use the the trail as having been used by 13 letter to the council, DeSpain the city in mid-August, but nothing According to the staff report path before 53 Rheem was built, children to walk to Glorietta El- said he remembered four people happened. from the Sept. 17 meeting, “The “but we were right there, she said. ementary School, as well as by who spoke about the trail at the Other issues arose, and the owner of Parcel ‘A’ (53 Rheem “It wasn’t like we had to walk neighbors and the general public, January meeting. DeSpain, from family erected a locked gate across Blvd.) at the time did not challenge across anybody else’s property.” for more than 25 years. San Francisco, said it was the fi rst the pathway on Sept. 1, preventing longstanding public access.” Un- She complained that the path is A public trail easement was he had heard of a formal trail. “I any public access. der state law, the report stated, the used at night, by bicycles, even offered to the city in 2010 by the recall being a little taken aback, At the Sept. 17 council meet- offer to dedicate the trail easement motorized scooters. Her husband, prior property owner, but on the but I quickly understood that as a ing, DeSpain told the city council remained open and can be accepted Stuart Kahn, also opposes the trail. recorded subdivision map, the city new person in town and wanting to that he apologized for “this colos- by the city council by resolution at Don Weston enjoyed walking formally accepted the parcel map be a good neighbor, I said I had no sal mess.” He said that he had been any time. DeSpain did not want the his two daughters to school on the but rejected the offer of dedication intention of closing off the trail,” told many times that the easement city to accept the trail easement, trail. “I’ve used it for 25 years,” he of the trail easement. According to DeSpain wrote. and property was private. DeSpain expressing concerns about public said, “and as far as I know there safety as well as privacy issues. have been no incidents.” Several Of the 25 residents who spoke parents in their letters to the coun- at the Sept. 17 council meeting, all cil cited concerns about safe routes You Already Know Us … but three supported the easement. to and from Glorietta with the path Aaran Schultz, who served on the closed, and how Rheem Boulevard So let us help you sell your home! Parks and Rec Commission, sup- has no sidewalks and heavy traf- ported the easement, and Randy fi c. Leeann Brady, who has mul- Wondering about the value & cost of STAGING your home to Miller stressed that the planning tiple sclerosis and gait and balance sell? Our thoughts….. First of all staging is not always necessary! commission had promised to keep issues and has been walking the If the home is empty, in most cases it should be staged because the easement open and suggested easement path for 15 years, wrote empty rooms appear smaller & it helps prospective buyers that a privacy fence would solve “with the trail gone I have to get visualize how to use a room. Staging cannot & is not intended the DeSpain’s desire for privacy in my car to drive somewhere to to hide major defects or a home in poor condition. But it can enhance & update your home in their backyard. This idea was walk.” so buyers get more excited about it & posssibly sell faster than a non-staged home. A staged seconded by Connie Miller, who Naomi Greenstone asked the home also allows for stronger marketing materials & photography. pointed to the easement from Mar- council to accept the easement, Staging costs are usually by the month & based on the # of rooms. tha Road to Overhill, which has noting that its use can be limited Many agents (including us) will pay a portion of staging costs. fences on either side. by regulations prohibiting use at Many talked about how impor- night, or by motorized vehicles. Call us and let us give you with an updated market tant the trail was to them, and how Dave Simon, who lives on Park- valuation of your home! it had infl uenced the purchase of way Court on the other end of the their homes. 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Sept. 11 - Sept. 24 Alarms 51 Alarms 11 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 8 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 9 Traffi c 77 MOFD and the firefighters union come to Traffi c 59 Suspicious Circumstances 7 Suspicious Circumstances 5 Suspicious Subjects 6 tentative labor agreement Suspicious Subject 4 Suspicious Vehicles 5 Suspicious Vehicle 8 Patrol Request/ Security Check 29 By Nick Marnell Service to Citizen 45 Service to Citizen 53 fter nearly six months of ne- survey data showed fi refi ghters, employees and we need to pay Patrol Request/ Security Check 24 Supplemental Report 22 Vacation House Check 22 gotiations, which included engineers and captains were behind them well, but I have some serious Vacation House Check 5 A Supplemental Report 8Welfare Check 8 discussions with a state-appointed the labor market in both salary and questions about the MOU. Consid- Welfare Check 7 mediator, the Moraga-Orinda Fire total compensation. The purpose of ering our fi nances, we were overly Vehicle violations District and Local 1230 reached a the equity adjustment increase was generous.” Vehicle violations Abandoned Vehicle tentative agreement on a new three- to move district salaries closer in Other board members either de- DUI Misdemeanor Parkway Ct./Glorietta Blvd. 10 Block Eastwood Dr. year labor contract. The union line to salaries paid by comparable clined to discuss the agreement or Moraga Country Club Excessive Speed Auto Burglary ratifi ed the tentative agreement on agencies. could not be reached for comment. Donald Dr./Moraga Rd. (5) 20 Block Orinda Way Sept. 18. “We worked very long and hard Representatives from Local 1230 Moraga Rd./St. Marys Rd. 10 Block Southwood Dr. The term of the Memorandum on this. We came to a pretty good also declined to comment on the Moraga Rd./Corliss Dr. DUI Misd of Understanding runs from July 1, compromise,” Director Kathleen MOU. Lucas Dr./Rheem Blvd. 50 Block Lucille Way 2018 through June 30, 2021. Among Famulener said about the MOU. The full cost to the district to Moraga Rd./Lucas Dr. Hit And Run Misdemeanor its signifi cant provisions are salary Director Steve Anderson was implement the MOU for the 2018- Larch Ave./Wandel Dr. 200 Block Sundown Terrace increases of 3 percent across the out of town when the two parties 19 fi scal year comes to more than Miramonte Dr./Moraga Way Beverages And More Ivy Dr./Moraga Way (2) board for years one and two and 2 reached the tentative agreement. $750,000. At the Oct. 3 district 100 Block Spring Rd. Camino Pablo/Canyon Rd. 10 Block Casa Vieja percent in year three. A 2 percent “Before I left I was very clear on meeting, should the agreement be 7-00 Block Parking Lot Theatre Square equity adjustment will also be added what I would accept and not ac- approved by the board, the district Moraga Via/Ab Petty Theft From Veh to wages in the fi rst two years, with cept. When I came back, the MOU will decide how to account for the Draeger Dr./Moraga Rd. 80 Block Tara Rd. 1 percent added in year three. exceeded those upper limits,” An- added expenditure in the general Moraga Way/St. Andrews Dr. Reckless Driving According to the district, salary derson said. “We need to pay our fund. Moraga Rd./Buckingham Dr. Moraga Way/Camino Pablo Hit And Run Misdemeanor Moraga Way/Glorietta Blvd. St. Marys College Camino Sobrante/Orinda Way MOFD open house features fire prevention 300 Block Donald Dr. Moraga Way/Ivy Dr. Reckless Driving Moraga Way/Hall Dr. Rheem Buredwood Ln. exhibits and activities Moraga Rd./Donald Dr. Other Criminal activity Traffi c Hazard Battery By Nick Marnell Bollinger Canyon Rd./St. Marys Rd. Orinda Intermediate School wear or is hot to the touch when Moraga Rd./St. Marys Rd. Forgery 10 Block El Verano used. Dispose and replace all dam- Other Criminal activity aged extension cords. Best to plug Grand Theft Burglary Orinda Country Club the appliance directly into the out- 1100 Block Moraga Way 10 Block Orchard Rd. let. Corporal Injury Spouse Identity Theft - Turn off any portable heaters if 100 Block Cypress Point Way 50 Block Park Lane Dr. you leave the room or go to bed. Fraud Credit Card Petty Theft - Check the chimney damper to 400 Block Woodminster Dr. Beverages And More Grand Theft make sure it is open before having Police Department 900 Block Country Club Dr. any fi res in your fi replace. 200 Block La Espiral 500 Block Moraga Rd. 10 Block Camino Pablo Outside the home, Leonard Misc Burglary Robbery Strongarm stresses: Not Available Orinda Theater - Maintain your roof, gutters, decks Petty Theft Warrant Arrest Photo MOFD and around the home free of dead 100 Block Miramonte Dr. 10 Block Theatre Sq 106 ire prevention has everyone’s Learn two ways out of every leaves and vegetation. Campolindo High School Nuisance to the Community attention, with some areas room and make sure all doors and - Make sure your roof is clear from 60 Block Sullivan Dr. F Vandalism Barking Dog within the Moraga-Orinda Fire windows leading outside open eas- overhanging tree limbs, especially 1100 Block Alta Mesa Dr. 70 Block Brookwood Rd. District lying in what Cal Fire calls ily and are free of clutter. near your chimney. Sanders Ranch Rd./Peralta Ct. Tara Rd./Southwood Dr. a Very High Fire Hazard Severity “As we head into fall, we - Be aware of “Red Flag” warning 1500 Block Canyon Rd. Disturbing The Peace Zone. MOFD Fire Marshal Kathy should make sure our homes are days. These are weather conditions Library 100 Block Moraga Way Leonard offers advice for all Lam- safer from fi re risk from the inside that increase the risk of wildfi re. 10 Block Lloyd Ln. Nuisance to the Community Intoxicated Subject orinda residents, whether living in out,” Leonard said. She advises the “As we head into fall, it is im- Barking Dog a high danger zone or not, through following for inside the home: portant to remember that we must 10 Block Theatre Sq 106 1700 Block St. Andrews Dr. Juvenile Disturbance this year’s Oct 7-13 Fire Prevention - Check and replace batteries in all be vigilant about maintaining Drunk In Public 10 Block Edgewood Rd. Week campaign: “Look. Listen. smoke alarms and carbon monox- our vegetation to reduce wildfi re Moraga Way/School St. Loud Music Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen ide detectors. spread risk. We have dry conditions Loud Music 20 Block Charles Hill Rd. anywhere.” - Replace furnace fi lters and keep and any spark can easily ignite into 1200 Block Rimer Dr. 10 Block Camino Lenada Look for places fi re could start. clear all combustible storage a fi re. As the weather cools and 100 Block Calle La Mesa Loud Party 2000 Block Ascot Dr. Take a good look around your around furnaces and water heaters. the days grow shorter, we spend 30 Block Kellie Ann Ct. Loud Party home. Identify potential fi re haz- - Know and practice your fi re es- more time indoors, so we need to 100 Block Leslee Ln. St. Marys Rd./Bollinger Canyon Public Assembly Check practice fi re safety inside and out,” ards and take care of them. cape plan. Have two ways out of Hansen Ct./Francisca Dr. CVS Listen for the sound of the your home and a meeting place for Leonard said. Public Assembly Check Wagner Ranch School smoke alarm. You could have only your family. The fi re marshal encourages Rancho Laguna Park Public Nuisance minutes to escape safely once the - Check all home extinguishers and all residents to come to the MOFD 1500 Block Canyon Rd. St Stephens Dr./Eb Sr 24 smoke alarm sounds. Go to your replace if needed. fall open house at Fire Station 41 Rheem Valley Shopping Center 600 Block Tahos Rd. outside meeting place, which - Establish a “kid free” zone around in Moraga on Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to Public Nuisance School Assembly Check Rancho Laguna Park Miramonte High School (7) should be a safe distance from the stoves and ovens. noon to learn more. 10 Block Lynwood Pl. home and where everyone should - Check extension cords to make Wagner Ranch Elementary Larch Ave./Canyon Rd. Sleepy Hollow School know to meet. sure the insulation has no cuts, Other Trespass Accident Pd Needed 90 Block Underhill Rd. MOFD campaign ad correction St. Marys Rd./Bollinger Canyon Vandalism Accident Property 10 Block Sunrise Hill Ct. By Nick Marnell Camino Pablo/Canyon Rd. 30 Block Charles Hill Cr Rheem Bumoraga Rd. 20 Block Orinda Way Sept. 19 Lamorinda Weekly happen. To my knowledge and as event, and the campaign never Underhill Rd./Camino Encinas campaign ad for Moraga- a matter of policy, the Council received confi rmation of any Moraga Way/Ivy Dr. A Moraga Rd./Donald Dr. Orinda Fire District Division 1 has never collectively endorsed endorsement. Bensley has since Other St. Marys College Accident Property candidate Greg Baitx stated that candidates for other elected posi- apologized to each town council Death Non Criminal he had received the endorsement tions.” member and to Baitx’ Division 1 Library 1900 Block Joseph Dr. Moraga Way/Glorietta Blvd. of the Moraga Town Council. Baitx’ campaign manager Jon opponent, Nathan Bell. Mentally Ill Commit 100 Block Rheem Blvd. “It is not true,” Moraga Bensley said the incorrect en- “We have removed all town 100 Block Fairfi eld Pl. Fireworks Mayor Dave Trotter said. “That dorsement was printed because council endorsement statements Resist Delay Or Obstruct La Encinal/El Toyonal would require a properly agen- the campaign mistakenly heard from our election material and 100 Block Cypress Point Way Prom Shoot dized action taken by the Council that members of the town coun- future advertisements,” Bensley Threaten Exec Offi cer 200 Block Glorietta Blvd. 100 Block Draeger Dr. at a public meeting, which did not cil had endorsed Baitx at a public said. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A9 State Assembly candidates Baker and Bauer-Kahan woo Lamorinda voters By Nick Marnell ful scrutiny of this important budget teachers and other critical public deliver safe, reliable, and clean transit issue, to help craft budget solutions servants, such as fi refi ghters and service,” Baker said. “BART is strug- that will contribute more money to- police offi cers, to live close to the gling and needs our help to fulfi ll its wards education funding,” she said. communities they serve. duties as a transit agency, and now is “I was proud to support Assem- On being a strong advocate not the time to make BART respon- bly Bill 2168,” said Baker about a for local government in Lafayette, sible for housing.” bipartisan bill that provides signifi - Moraga and Orinda: Baker called SB 35 another ex- cant, sustained state funding for stu- Both candidates said that Sac- ample of overreach of local control. dents with disabilities and special ramento has overreached when it The bill essentially provides that if education needs. “This bill would comes to mandating local govern- developers meet certain high-densi- also create a funding mechanism ment actions, and the candidates ty and low-income housing require- for state support of special educa- primarily focused on AB 2923, the ments, their development proposals tion preschool.” The incumbent said bill that Gov. Jerry Brown signed must be approved regardless of lo- she also supported bills that provide Sept. 30 which gives BART exclu- cal input. Catharine Baker Photos provided Rebecca Bauer-Kahan special education teacher mentor- sive housing authority on land it Other issues they promise to ing and co-authored a bill that calls owns within a half mile of a BART take on in Sacramento: ncumbent Catharine Baker, R- student success and not just admin- on Congress to meet its promise to station, including land in Lafayette. “I support bipartisan, compre- IDublin, and challenger Rebecca istrative expenses,” Baker said. fund special education. “We cannot take local control hensive pension reform that will Bauer-Kahan, D-Orinda, are run- “I agree with the premise of the On increasing teacher salaries away from the cities and counties help school districts with the grow- ning for State Assembly in the 16th LCFF – it promotes local control and providing them affordable that know best how to tackle our ing impact of unfunded pension District, and the candidates dis- of spending and prioritizes school housing: housing crisis while not overbur- costs while protecting the pensions cussed what they plan to do in Sac- districts that need more resources, “The consistent theme among dening our schools, emergency ser- our teachers have earned,” Baker ramento for the Lamorinda area. but our legislators in Sacramento On the fact that the Orinda teachers is the extremely high cost vices, roads and other infrastructure. said. She named transportation a se- need to be prioritizing funding for of living. Housing is one signifi cant Unfortunately, we did not have a rious concern, and introduced a bill Union, Lafayette, and Moraga our schools and doing everything school districts are among the driver of that high cost,” Baker said, representative at the table that could that provides testing of autonomous they can to increase the base grant,” noting that she has supported, and make sure this bill would take into shuttles to BART stations. As a pro- lowest funded of all school dis- said Bauer-Kahan, who called it a tricts in California through the continues to support, various hous- account the needs and infrastructure ponent for the local environment, travesty that California is near the ing bills including Senate Bill 1413, of our cities,” Bauer-Kahan said. Baker said she has led the effort to Local Control Funding Formula: bottom in school funding out of the which authorizes school districts to While she agrees that safe, af- increase funding for the East Bay Baker said she will fi ght for re- 50 states. “In Lamorinda, parent-run establish programs to assist teachers fordable housing is an important is- Regional Parks District. forms of LCFF, a program that she foundations work tirelessly to raise and school district employees with sue, Bauer-Kahan said she will fi ght Bauer-Kahan said she will work said was clearly fl awed. She agreed the millions in additional funding their housing needs. The bill also for local control. “We need to make to promote gun safety. “I applaud that school districts in her assembly needed each year to fi ll in gaps in dedicates district-owned land to af- sure this housing is strengthening Orinda following Moraga’s lead and district are underfunded. “The base local school district budgets. We fordable rental housing and restricts the fabric of our community by pro- taking careful efforts to promote grant is inadequate,” Baker said. need to prioritize our children, our occupancy to teachers and school viding a place to live for those that gun safety on a local level,” she “That is why I co-authored a bi- schools, and our future, and that’s district employees. need it most. But it must fi t the char- said, referring to what she called the partisan measure to increase LCFF what I would do in Sacramento.” On increasing state special “This issue strikes particularly acter and existing infrastructure of city council’s investigation of ways funding levels signifi cantly in the close to home, as we lost a signifi - the community,” Bauer-Kahan said. to strengthen gun control within coming years and inject all of that education funding: cant number of teachers at an el- “I lead the fi ght against this bill, Orinda city limits and possibly increase into the base grant, which Bauer-Kahan said she would ementary school in Orinda last year because it put housing decisions – regulate the sale of fi rearms. The ... helps all schools and students explore ways to factor the Individu- because they could not afford to which should be left to local cities and challenger also said she is a fi rm ad- in Lamorinda.” She also called alized Education Program – devel- live near Orinda, and the commute counties who have the planning expe- vocate for women’s right to choose. for transparency and accountabil- oped for kids who need specialized to work was too burdensome. This rience, expertise, and local account- “I am proud to be the only Planned ity over the expenditures made by services – into the LCFF formula so is simply unacceptable,” Bauer- ability – with a transit agency that has Parenthood-endorsed candidate in school districts. “So we can better that schools have more funding for Kahan said. She would work with zero experience planning housing and this race and this issue affects all ensure the dollars are going where special education. “In the Assembly, local governments to fi nd middle- that already faces signifi cant chal- women, including the women in they should – to the classroom and I will devote signifi cant time to care- class affordable housing options for lenges meeting its primary goal: to Lamorinda,” Bauer-Kahan said. ConnectOrinda ... continued from Page A7 to connect the two sides of down- engagement and to produce grant- is the next scheduled step in the the opportunity to comment on the next September and will include a town for all users, to support fu- eligible projects that can be funded. process. Next year there will be a proposed projects. In May a single set of recommended projects and ture pedestrian access along San In August, city staff and the workshop in January during which set of near and long-term projects design guidelines for streetscape Pablo Creek, to preserve Orinda’s consultant team held stakeholder three draft sets of projects will be that have gathered broad commu- and other public improvements. unique sense of place, to beautify interviews with 18 community presented to the community, based nity support will be presented to For more information, visit the downtown, to build consensus groups and six commissions and on the ideas generated during the the community for fi nal comments. https://cityoforinda.org/391/Connect- to the fi nal plan through community committees. The launch event launch. The community will have The fi nal plan will be presented Orinda-Downtown-Streetscape-Mast. 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Division 3, West Orinda/Moraga Paid for by: Lucy Talbot for MOFD 2018 www.VoteRedSmith.com Red Smith for MOFD 2018 Bell for MOFD 2018 1,000+ endorsements by Moraga-Orinda Voters Page: A10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Letters to the Editor Note from the Editor: and that is to vote for independent Amy Worth for Orinda City I have known Lucy Talbot and trict to vote for Steve. citizens for the board of the Mor- Council have worked with her on vari- Fred Weil Due to an incredibly large volume aga-Orinda Fire District: Mr. Red ous community projects in Orinda Moraga of candidate letters, for and against, Please join me in voting for Amy Smith and Mr. Nathan Bell. for 26 years. She is a pillar of the (Endorsement also received from we were only able include one let- Worth for Orinda City Council on Rupert Dusauzay, Jr. community. She is open minded, John Wyro of Orinda, and Susie Ep- ter per candidate, but have noted if November 6, 2018. I had the plea- Moraga passionate and tireless. She is very stein of Orinda) multiple letters were received. sure of serving with Amy on the (Endorsement also received from knowledgeable about fi re depart- Orinda City Council, and I know her It Just Takes Two! Red Smith and Nathan Bell for Will Cogswell of Moraga) ment operations from her experi- to be smart, thoughtful, respectful MOFD board ence as a Motorola sales executive. Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston rode Michael Donner for MOFD, Divi- and a problem-solver. From plan- I write to express my concern about She has extensive and hands on fi - a popular wave with their hit tune,” sion 4 ning new playing fi elds and tot lots, the current elections in which fi re- nancial xpertise from her 33 years’ It Takes Two!” So goes the upcom- to providing books and supplies for men union members or their repre- I am writing in support of Michael experience running a family busi- ing election for Orinda City Coun- Orinda’s fi ne public library, to work- sentatives are running for the board Donner for the MOFD Board of ness. She is devoted to Orinda. cil, with candidates Eve Phillips and ing with our schools to support stu- of MOFD. While I deeply appreci- Director seat in Division 4. I have Join me in voting for Lucy Tal- Kathleen Jenkins. dent safety, to fi xing Orinda’s roads ate the honorable, even lifesaving known Michael for 15 years since bot. Vote to save our fi re protection. How do you know if Ms. Phil- and storm drains, Amy has worked work that our fi refi ghters perform my son was in kindergarten with his Carol Penskar lips and Ms. Jenkins deserve your tirelessly to enhance our civic life in in our community, it strikes me son. He has been involved in the Former Chairperson, City of Orinda vote? Orinda. Amy also works for Orin- as a signifi cant confl ict of inter- community and has done everything Finance Advisory Committee Do you believe, that all things dans at the regional level, ensuring est that fi refi ghters would populate from creating and painting Glorietta considered, Orinda is a pretty darn that we receive excellent recycling Steve Anderson for MOFD, the board of directors charged with Gopher yard signs to serving pizza nice place to live and is worth de- and garbage services, and that Division 3 overseeing the fi refi ghters. As a pro- for our fi refi ghters during the Ghost fending? Do you prefer council scarce State and Federal transpor- fessional in the fi nancial services Ship fi re and clean-up. I have the pleasure of writing to members who consistently seek to tation dollars are allocated to meet industry, I work with numerous Michael has served his entire ca- support the re-election of Steve get input, directly from you, Orinda our transportation needs. It is due corporations, and such a confl ict of reer as a fi refi ghter for the Oakland Anderson as a Director of the citizens, on important matters, rath- to Amy’s strong advocacy that the interest would never be allowed in Fire Department. Over the years, Moraga-Orinda Fire District from er than self-determining what is best fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel the private sector. Michael has become very passionate voting Division 3 of the District. I for you? Do you prefer that your was built to increase our safety and I’ve known Red Smith and his about emergency preparedness in served with Steve on the Fire Dis- council members have no ties to the ease our commutes! family for 17 years. Red coached our community. Throughout his 30- trict Board for four years. Steve al- always-lurking, real estate develop- Please vote for Amy Worth for my kids in the Moraga Baseball plus year career he has been to many ways put the interests and safety of ment industry? Do you prefer coun- Orinda City Council so that she can League, and our children went from major disasters. After returning from the residents of the District above cil members who question awarding continue to serve our community. Kindergarten through High School New York for 911, hurricane Katrina all other considerations. He was a succession of city contracts to con- Victoria Smith together. in Louisiana and the Loma Prieta exceptionally well prepared at ev- sultants, which never seem to result Orinda I know Mr. Bell and his fam- Earthquake he realized there was ery meeting. He consistently ap- in any positive results for Orinda ily by reputation as our children an information void in Orinda. He Don’t let the Union retake MOFD plies his decades of experience as citizens? Do you prefer council attended Campolindo High School worked with local schools to store a businessman to the issues of the members with successful experi- The MOFD is technically insol- together. More recently I’ve gotten emergency supplies. He collabo- District, making it clear that he ence in crisis management? Do you vent. It has unfunded retirement to know his background, experience rated with FEMA professionals to expects value for taxpayer dollars. prefer council members who under- liabilities of $62 million, about in the business world, and his guid- speak to the community on how to When Steve was President of the stand the link between city council $5,000 per family served. If not ing principles for the MOFD. prepare for disaster. Board, he conducted every meeting decision-making and the sustained fi xed, the MOFD will eventually I understand they are both en- Michael is a positive, passion- with courtesy and respect for every quality of Orinda schools? Do you go bankrupt and our fi re service cut dorsed by Senator Steve Glazer and ate and motivated person that gets visitor to our meetings and showed prefer council members who advo- severely. three of the current MOFD Board things done. He will make sound genuine interest in what they cate BART’s obligation to provide The MOFD put our fi re protection in members. decisions and bring much needed would say. In dealing with differ- adequate parking capacity for their grave danger on December 9, 2003 While both of these men have fi re experience to the board. Based ing views of Board members, he Orinda customers? Do you prefer when it signed a contract giving impressive credentials (MBAs from on Michael’s extensive experience worked hard every time to reach a strong council members committed fi refi ghters unsustainable retirement Cal and Harvard), maybe the most in the fi re service, his years of vol- consensus. After the coming elec- to local control of land use and zon- benefi ts. For the next 13 years the important title they can carry in this unteering to prepare our community tion, no Board member will have ing matters, who are independent of union ran the show. Alarmed, the election is independent tax-paying for a disaster and his dedication to more than two years of experience and willing to stand up to the outsid- community fi nally elected enough private citizen. These gentlemen the community, there is no doubt and at least two will have none. It ers, who seek to determine Orinda’s strong and astute board members are concerned citizens with the de- that he is the best choice for the job. is important to maintain continuity future? who have begun to lead us away sire and business savvy necessary to Please join me in voting Mi- in the District, and Steve’s intel- Vote Eve Phillips and Kathleen from a looming fi re protection Ar- balance the interests of the fi refi ght- chael Donner to the MOFD Divi- ligence, integrity and respect for Jenkins. mageddon. ers with the interests of the Moraga- sion 4 Board of Director seat! others make him the right person “It takes two, baby! It just takes Now is not the time to turn back. Orinda Community while respon- Amy Schioldager at the right time to be re-elected to two!” We need strong determined savvy sibly guiding the MOFD towards Lafayette another four year term as a Director Owen Murphy leadership. Fortunately, Lucy Tal- fi scal stability. I urge my neighbors (Other endorsement received from of the Fire District. I urge everyone Orinda bot is the District 2 candidate. to vote as I will this election season, Julianne and Chris Viadro of Orinda) in voting Division 3 of the Fire Dis- ... continued on Page A12

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51 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563 | Follow me @ Facebook.com/SherriePerlstein Public invited to Moraga Oversight Committee meeting regarding Measure V By Diane Claytor n 2016, Moraga voters approved done during the past two summer The spending of Measure V funds This Committee meets on a attend. The architect and construc- IMeasure V, a $33 million bond breaks but most of the major proj- is closely watched by the 13-member regular basis to review the projects tion manager for the next phase benefi tting the Moraga School Dis- ects, including improving the class- Citizen’s Bond Oversight Commit- and budgets. The next meeting is will be there, showcasing design trict; these monies are intended ex- rooms to make them more pleasant, tee, comprised of a cross-section of scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. and development plans. This is a clusively for repairs and improve- safe and productive for children, Moraga residents. Their responsibil- 4 at the Joaquin Moraga Intermedi- great opportunity for the communi- ments to the four aging school will be performed over the next ity is to make sure all bond monies ate School Library, and the public ty to take a look at the designs and properties. Some work has been two years. are spent only as the voters intended. is invited — and encouraged — to comment or ask questions. Moraga community groups sponsor mayoral candidates forum ...continued from Page A4 He’d like to revitalize Moraga said he supported the gun storage expressed support of the policies. purchase the 84-acre Painted Rocks network and collaborate with The Center and an extension of School proposal, “because we can’t have Woehleke said he is fi ne with the parcel, and what the candidates felt John Muir Trust Fund. Street. McCluer believed that the people selling guns out of homes or regulations and believes in protect- the Town Council’s role, if any, While both Trotter and Mc- Chamber of Commerce and Viva next to schools.” Woehleke said he ing open space in Moraga, Trotter should be in supporting such ef- Cluer both supported art in public Moraga must work together to help supported the ordinance because he noted how he became involved in forts to acquire open space for per- places as a good idea to beautify the town move forward toward lost a close friend to gun violence, Ridgeline protection fi ve years ago, manent conservation and public ac- the town, McCluer suggested us- prosperity, and Woehleke said the and Trotter said he helped to beef and said property owners should be cess, McCluer suggested building ing General Fund fees to support town’s relationship with contrac- up fi ndings in support of the ordi- given alternatives on their land for support for hiking trails with ser- the program, and Woehleke said he tors and property owners is acri- nance, and feels gun sales should building, and McCluer agreed with vice groups, such as Kiwanis, that was not enthusiastic about applying monious. A spirit of cooperation is not happen in neighborhoods and all parts of the ridgeline protection, can raise interest/support for this. 1 percent of development fees for necessary for progress. near schools. noting how he would like to limit Woehleke said he also supports art, since the town is currently fi s- As for whether they believe When asked about the newly building that blocks views. Moraga the collaboration approach, stating cally challenged. Moraga adopting a safe storage adopted hillside and ridgeline poli- can still develop, he said, but with that the Town Council should take “We can look outside everyday ordinance that requires unattended cies and which elements of the new parameters. a leadership approach and approve and see the art that is Moraga it- guns to be safely stored is neces- policies they most strongly agree As for the recently announced a bond measure. And Trotter sug- self,” Woehleke said. sary for public safety, McCluer or disagree, all three candidates efforts by John Muir Land Trust to gested providing an integrated trail Page: A12 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Letters to the Editor ... continued from Page A10 Teresa Gerringer and Karen Mag- missions over the years. I attended Of course while those years of ser- creek-oriented pedestrian trails and storm with minimal impact on stu- gio for Lafayette City Council the Lafayette Homeowners Asso- vice to this community have been walkable housing. It would also dents in the classroom. Moreover, I write in support of Teresa Gerrin- ciation town meeting on Thursday, important, Teri and I are strongly revive the historic Moraga Ranch as an emergency room physician, ger and Karen Maggio for the La- Sept. 20, eager to hear from the fi ve endorsing Red for MOFD Division buildings, putting their legacy and Chris knows how important health fayette City Council. candidates running for two open po- 3 now because he is running on a charm to work for the vibrancy of and wellness is to student success, We have an opportunity this year sitions for Lafayette City Council. I platform to demonstrably increase our town. Dave supports updates and intends to bring that focus with to add two exceptional new mem- expected that differences of opinion the District’s focus on fi re preven- to the existing MCSP, ensuring de- him to his role as trustee. bers to the Lafayette City Council. would be shared with respect and a tion which should be top of mind for velopment that accurately meets the Chris is committed to maintain- Teresa and Karen have been work- belief that all candidates want what every resident in our community as needs and wants of the community. ing and improving upon the excel- ing for years to make our city a bet- is best for Lafayette, no matter how we are surrounded by open space, I’m confi dent his dedication to the lent education our high schools ter place to live. We are fortunate they disagree on specifi c issues. Un- brush, and dry fuel. Red is not only MCSP’s vision of a thriving down- provide. I urge you to vote for Chris that they are willing to bring their fortunately, that is not how the eve- endorsed by the East Bay Times, but town where people can shop, dine, Severson for Governing Board experience, talent, intelligence, en- ning unfolded. he is also endorsed by Dr. John Rad- and gather with friends, is as strong Member for the Acalanes Union thusiasm, vision and integrity to the After Thursday’s forum, I rec- ke, PhD who is an esteemed Berke- as ever. High School District. Council. ognize that Lafayette needs to ley professor and global thought To make this vision a reality, we Sincerely, Because of all that they have al- choose between two distinct ap- leader on fi re prevention. need Dave’s wealth of experience Julie Rossiter ready done for us, they are the can- proaches to problem solving. On Additionally, most Moraga and and long-term knowledge of the Orinda didates that know best our city and one hand, we have three candidates Orinda residents know by now there Town. It’s good to add new voices Board Member, Orinda Union each of its neighborhoods. They will (Maggio, Gerringer and Smith) who is a massive unfunded pension li- to the Council, but we also need in- School District be effective from day one. advocate for collaboration and in- ability at MOFD, and that future stitutional continuity and a proven Steve Woehleke for Moraga Town Teresa Gerringer has served with creased participation by commu- obligation must be managed by leader, which only Dave offers in Council excellence on the Lafayette School nity members. They challenge our competent business and fi nance pro- this election. Please cast a vote for We are writing this letter to express Board for 19 years (four times as community to embrace the hurdles fessionals. Red has an MBA from Dave Trotter on November 6. our enthusiastic support for Steve President) and on the Lafayette we face over the next decade with Berkeley and a fi nance degree from Meghan Basso Woehleke for the Moraga Town Community Foundation Board for cooperation and inclusivity, mak- USC, and I know he will expertly Moraga Council. We are longtime resi- 17 years, and she co-chaired the ing our concerns known by attend- represent local citizens and taxpay- Mike McCluer for Moraga Town dents of Moraga and have known Lafayette Library Community Cam- ing city council, town commission ers, and not special interests, if he Council our neighbors, Steve and Peggy, for paign. It is exciting to consider what and school board meetings. I felt has to privilege to serve. I’m writing to ask Moragans to vote over 25 years. Steve Woehleke has she can do on the Council to advance assured that they will listen and Please join us and vote for Red for Mike McCluer for Moraga Town strong family and community val- the city-schools partnership. work with us. On the other hand, Smith by mail or at the polls. Council. After two sinkholes in ues, a tireless work ethic and a deep Karen Maggio has served with we have two candidates (Sampson Ron and Teri Fadelli recent years, Moraga is facing the passion for Moraga. That passion is distinction on the Lafayette Plan- and Candell) who do not appear to Orinda consequences of many decades of refl ected in his over 20 years of vol- ning Commission for 10 years put much value in collaboration and (Other endorsement received by deferred maintenance. Our storm unteer service in various activities in (twice as Chair) and in numerous respect. Over and above the content Hartwell Jordan of Orinda) drains need repairs estimated to support of Moraga including 5 years volunteer roles. Karen has been a that they proposed, I was disturbed Dave Trotter for Moraga Town cost over $25 million. Like other on the Design Review Board and 10 strong leader in Lafayette’s efforts by their disdainful tone. They were Council municipalities, we also have grow- years on the Moraga Planning Com- to protect our hillsides and our en- confrontational and dismissive of I’m writing in strong support of ing unfunded pension liabilities for mission, among others. vironment. She helped create the other points of view. Dave Trotter’s re-election to the Town employees. Meanwhile, we’re My wife and I strongly agree Hillside Ordinance, and she has We need City Councilors who Moraga Town Council. Many among the worst off of Contra Costa with Steve’s concerns that a very been a driving force in Sustainable listen to experts and citizens alike younger families in town - mine cities in terms of how little of each critical priority for Moraga is in- Lafayette and the Lafayette Envi- as opposed to Councilors who con- included - want to see Moraga of- property tax dollar actually reaches suring Moraga’s fi scal health. The ronmental Task Force. Among my sider themselves as the only experts fer more diverse, high-quality retail our Town coffers. These are chal- catastrophic events of the Rheem top priorities as a councilmember whose opinions matter. As psy- and restaurant options that better lenging fi nancial problems requir- Sinkhole and the demise of Can- and mayor were hillside protection chologist John Gottman’s research refl ect our community. Profession- ing leaders with fi nancial training yon Bridge have made a signifi cant and the environment. With Karen demonstrates, disdain is the biggest ally, I specialize in retail leasing and and experience. impact on the Town’s reserve to on the Council, I would feel confi - block to a healthy relationship. Let’s shopping center development and Lawyers and engineers are al- invest in infrastructure to minimize dent about our future. elect leaders who will lead by col- I’m working with other community ready well represented on the Town the chances of another catastrophic Teresa and Karen are the candi- laboration not litigation, and let’s all members to advance this goal. In the Council, but there is no council- event. We believe we need some dates who have a vision for our city. put in the time and energy it takes to process, I’ve been impressed by the member who can provide the benefi t more discipline in the Town’s fi scal They know what must be protected help them do their jobs. focused effort and skill that Dave of a career in fi scal management and performance. and preserved, and they know when Beth Ferree, Ph.D. has dedicated to this objective as a budgeting. Mike McCluer is the Steve advocates fi scal respon- we must be progressive. Lafayette Councilmember. only Town Council candidate with sibility, having more transparency, Teresa and Karen have supported Red Smith, MOFD board, Working with the Moraga Cham- that kind of professional experience. and improving the Town Council transparency in each of their past Division 3 ber of Commerce and others last After 30 years as a chief fi nancial decision making to more methodi- positions and have served with com- My wife Teri and I recently moved year, Dave took the lead in crafting offi cer and similar roles in the fi - cally assess alternative benefi t and plete integrity. If they say some- to the Wilder neighborhood in an amendment to Moraga’s zoning nance sector, he would bring urgent- risk scenarios to insure better out- thing, you can count on it, and you Orinda after decades in Moraga. ordinance that enables businesses ly needed fi nancial knowledge to the comes. We fi rmly believe that this know they have the facts right. We have noticed quite a bit of ac- and shopping-center owners to sim- Council. is the right approach to insure Mora- Teresa and Karen know what tivity regarding the MOFD Board plify and accelerate the zoning ap- Along with his fi scal expertise, ga’s fi nancial health. it takes to make Lafayette a better election in November, and we were proval process. With Dave’s leader- McCluer has shown a great con- We are also fully supportive of place because they have been doing pleasantly surprised to learn that ship, the Town Council approved this nection to and caring for Moraga . Steve’s commitment to protecting it for years. Please join me in voting our friend of almost 25 years, Red new “Planned Development - Com- Volunteering with Moraga Rotary, Moraga Open Space and Ridgelines. for Teresa and Karen. Smith, was running for MOFD Di- mercial” (PD-C) zoning district in he helped create the successful “All He promises to insure any new de- Carl Anduri vision 3, which includes our Wilder just three months -lightning speed Access” playground recently built at velopment approvals also include Lafayette neighborhood. for a public entity and a critical step the Moraga Commons. At a recent suffi cient ingress for fi re and po- Former Mayor of Lafayette (2002- Red is an accomplished tech- to attracting new business to Moraga. public candidate forum, he spoke lice emergencies as well as insuring 2003; 2010-2011; Council Member nology executive and he has run In 2009, after the Town spent unequivocally of the need to keep multiple egress for residents in case 2002-2012) several companies as a Silicon Val- three years gathering public and Moraga ’s open spaces and ridge- of emergency. (Both also endorsed by Don Tatzin) ley entrepreneur. Red has lived in stakeholder input, Dave helped lines safe from too much building. We are in total support with The differences in Lafayette City Moraga and Orinda for 30 years, draft the Moraga Center Specifi c He volunteers on the Planning Com- Steve’s principles and priorities Council Candidates and he has a passion for this com- Plan (MCSP), our community’s best mission as well, and has shown an which are fully aligned with the As a retired psychologist and 33- munity as evidenced by the dozens hope of creating a fl ourishing down- eager interest in helping our existing Moraga General Plan. (www.ste- year resident of Lafayette, I am of activities he and his wife Gina town retail district. This plan would businesses and adding new ones. ve4moraga.com) grateful to the people who have vol- have been involved with support- create a new “main street” connect- Moraga has diffi cult fi nancial is- My wife and I strongly believe unteered their time and energy serving their four children through local ing School Street and St. Mary’s sues which must be addressed soon. that Steve Woehleke’s passion for ing on our city councils and com- schools, pools, dance, and sports. Road, with retail space adjacent to A vote for McCluer is a vote to add Moraga refl ected over 20 years of fi nancial expertise to our Council public service in support of Moraga, that is sorely needed and—hope- his degree in Mechanical Engineer- fully—comes in time to prevent the ing and his MBA in Finance, his IT’S APRIL IN LAMORINDA next sinkhole. extensive business experience and Peter Bennett his commitment to insure Moraga’s FOR REAL ESTATE Moraga sound fi nancial future and main- Chris Severson for AUHSD Board tain Moraga’s natural beauty, make Consistently Representing Buyers and him an outstanding candidate for Sellers in Successful Transactions As a current school board mem- the Town Council. We urge you to ber on the Orinda Union School Exceptional Service • No Exceptions! join us in supporting and voting for District Board, I know that school Steve Woehleke. 925-253-2147 Giving Dreams an Address board trustees must have the ability Brian and Nancy Gillespie to listen to all viewpoints, to work Moraga [email protected] CalBRE#01221153 93 Moraga Way, #103, Orinda together collaboratively, and to al- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan for As- April Matthews www.villageassociates.com • www.dreamhomelamorinda.com ways keep in mind the best interests sembly of the students. Chris Severson em- bodies these qualities and deserves As I sat in my kitchen yesterday your vote in November for Govern- watching Dr. Christine Ford bravely Bridging the journey from ing Board Member of the Acalanes testify, I was absolutely dismayed to Union High School District. see the male Republican Senators Lamorinda to Rossmoor Chris has been a strong advocate on our nation’s Judiciary Committee ³2QHVDWLV¿HGFOLHQWDWDWLPH´ for public education for many years. working so hard to destroy a woman He has the benefi t of experience — who is trying to speak up for herself Chris served for four years with me and for all women. My takeaway? on the board of the Orinda Union We have no choice but to elect School District from 2010-2014. strong Democratic women in No- As a fellow trustee, Chris always vember at every level who we can acted with the utmost integrity, and consistently depend on to champion MariaMaria Eberle, Eberle, REALTOR® REALTOR® always kept the focus on what’s best the rights of women. That’s why (925) 478-7190 for students. Chris was instrumental Rebecca Bauer-Kahan gets my vote (925)[email protected] 478-7190 [email protected] in helping lead the district during for Assembly, today more than ever. www.MariaEberle.com the fi nancial crisis and, as a result, Stephanie Sandberg www.MariaEberle.comCalBRE #01798906 CalBRE #01798906 the district was able to weather that Lafayette

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Wagner Ranch Nature Area ... continued from Page A1 If the two bond measures pass this place. I wish we could be here ture Area is open to the public. Ad- next November, plans for the na- every day. It’s OK to make mis- mission is free, and the event takes ture area include building a visitor takes here, we can get dirty.” place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. center, restrooms, and other fa- The dinner in Jaeger’s honor at 350 Camino Pablo, Orinda (adja- cilities. Until 2009 the Educational was organized by Miriam Storch, a cent to Wagner Ranch Elementary Foundation of Orinda funded the board member of the Friends of the School). staff; after the position was elimi- Nature Area and a former student There will be tours of the his- nated, the Friends pay the stipend of Jaeger’s who has worked with toric Wagner Ranch Nature Area, Call Tom and the parents donate money for Jane Goodall. All of Jaeger’s sib- homesite of Contra Costa County’s for a free Since 1993! supplies. lings except one came to the dinner, ﬁ rst surveyor general, Theodore estimate Tom Gieryng, owner and operator “I found my niche, and I’m so including her four sisters and one Wagner, and opportunities to pic- glad,” Jaeger says. “I want to open of her two brothers. Other attend- nic amidst our county’s oldest-pro- the students up to nature and make ees included other former students, ducing olive grove. Five olive oil them feel a part of it. California and Lisa Siegrist, a direct descen- vendors will be doing tastings, and is part of their history, Orinda, its dent of the Wagners, who came in there will also be arts and crafts, ﬂ ora and fauna.” She talked about from Vermont; Jaeger promised her live music, pond and garden activi- overhearing students arriving at the a hike in the nature area. ties, and more. For information, Nature Area, not knowing that she The annual Olive Festival is visit www.fwrna.org. could hear them, saying, “I love one of the few times that the Na-

Trail easement and closure ... continued from Page A6 Terry Murphy, who was the also suggested that the easement ly agreeable solution to this matter. ability associated with it. Mayor on the issue and bring it back to the chair of the planning commission could be used by “the people we Citing the need to take more Amy Worth said that she wants to council at its Oct. 2 meeting. The when it dealt with this in 2010, hear about on the 6 o’clock news.” time and work through legal issues, resolve the issue as soon as pos- meeting occurred after this publica- said, “The city council rejected According to a letter submitted the council asked staff to continue sible. She talked about Orinda’s tion went to press. At that time, the the easement 10 years ago. Now to council from DeSpain’s attorney, to work on the issue. The city is Bike and Pedestrian Plan and said gate remained closed. here we are trying to get a public DeSpain has entered into discus- also weighing the ﬁ scal concern that she wished Orinda had more easement. To take the easement 10 sions with his neighbors as well as with the trail, including preparing pedestrian paths. years later,” he added, would be a with City Manager Steve Salomon the trail for public access and long- Planning Director Drummond taking without compensation. He and was working toward a mutual- term maintenance, and also the li- Buckley said that staff would work DUDUM REAL ESTATE GROUP

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Chicano 15, Quintin González, Serigraph 28” x 36” Fort Wayne Museum of Art Collection 2013.57.9 museum in 2018 to be rele- the Chicano Art Movement. The obvious messages that expand the vant is more than a mauso- works on display rise from the conversation on topical issues.” Aleum to 2D art on walls, 3D Serie Project, founded by Sam To that end, Bojorquez says sculpture on pedestals or artifacts Coronado in 1993 and based in programs like the exhibit opening behind glass. To attract and engage his hometown, Austin, Texas. The that included a dance performance visitors, modern day art institu- Series Project studio trains people by the Davalos Dance Company is STEPS AWAY FROM tions refl ect a local community or from underserved Mexican Amer- representative of the museum’s fu- region, capture the dynamic vibe ican and Latino communities in ture plans. Led by Artistic Director WORLD-CLASS SHOPPING, of an era, genre or social move- serigraphy printmaking; provid- Catherine Marie Davalos, who is ment, dazzle multiple generations ing not just an artistic outlet, but also the director of SMC’s Dance DINING, AND ENTERTAINMENT. with treasures of the past and in- a trade and means of income. Program, the dance company two novative art that is a precursor of “This art is signifi cant because of days later presented Radical Acts larger, future trends. Even with all the skilled printmaking technique of Love, a site-adaptive dance-the- manner of diversity at play, muse- shown, but also because it repre- atre work set to traditional Mexi- ums without hands-on, experien- sented and supported Latino art- can music, poetry, spoken word, tial programs that are accessible, ists. It gave them a body of work, and original compositions. occasionally even free, will wither. a series of sellable prints,” says Bojorquez says public pro- Which is why the energy pre- Bojorquez. grams they are developing will vailing at Saint Mary’s College The works on display demon- attract audiences from throughout Museum of Art as the fall season strate vast range in content, subject the Bay Area. The directors and begins is a fortunate sign. On dis- and the degree of advocacy or out- staff plan to visit local studios play now through Dec. 16 are three spoken, overt political messaging. in search of new work that “best admission free exhibits: “Graphi- Diverse also are the artists’ use of refl ects the people and work in canos: Contemporary Latino Prints color, added textures, digital and the Bay Area,” according to Bo- from the Serie Project;” “Stanley traditional techniques and style. jorquez. Art kits for families, Koppel: Artist as Activist;” and Even so, they collect cohesively, panels and presentations led by “Paint from Nature; William Keith such that a viewer can draw par- students, faculty, artists and ex- WALNUT CREEK’S PREMIER ACTIVE and the Sierra.” allels between the skeleton fi gure perts from the area invited in con- SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY It is not a referendum or cri- adorning the box of “Un-Naturally junction with exhibits, and other tique of the museum’s past to say Harvested” raisins in Ester Her- programs that place art as a touch- IN THE HEART OF THE CITY that director Lauren Macdonald, nandez’s Sun Raid to the bold stone for dialogue are in the mix. new Curator April Bojorquez and red heart pierced by an arrow and “Art makes words and individual Programs and Collections Man- wrapped in ropes that is held by a experiences visual, comprehen- ager John Schneider represent a heroic Latino fi gure in Mauro H. sible,” says Schneider. “There’s a fresh, energetic team. Instead, rec- Garza’s Corazon de Azteca. Other real life narrative here.” ognizing the strong leadership that works address social justice and Bojorquez, adding hopeful proceed them, Bojourquez and cultural pride with a lighter touch, words to remember, says, “Artists Schneider speak of the strength as in Margarita Cabrera’s Plan- speak out not only to the present of traditions and standards estab- cha de Hierro (Iron Will) that has social time and it’s struggles, but lished prior to their tenure. They a cloud of white birds rise from a to the future. Artists speak to what say the museum’s history, perma- household iron emblazoned with they imagine is a better way.” (925) 943-7427 | 1785 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek nent collection and past program- an image of Our Lady of Guada- theheritagedowntown.com ming provides fi rm foundation lupe (the Mexican manifestation for re-envisioned goals and objec- of the Virgin Mary). Portraits in tives. the works by artists Maceo Mon- Bojourquez, just a few months toya and Sandra C. Fernandez are into the job and new to the Bay equally compelling in presenting Area, says the “Graphicanos” ex- young people whose future years, hibit is exciting examples of poten- the works suggest, will be not be tial because a number of student easy and are to be approached with organizations are fully involved. caution. “Graphicanos” is a traveling “Graphicanos” emphasizes that exhibit that showcases 45 silk- art is visual literature, according screen prints representative of to Schneider. “It’s activism, with

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Building Youngsters roast marshmallows in preparation for making s’mores at the Moraga Country Club overnight Foundations campout last month. Photo provided • Lifting Under new Youth Activity Co- So far, MCC has held a number The Labor Day event, with • Leveling ordinator Kareena Manji, the of successful events, including a nearly 150 attending, featured a • Stabilizing Moraga Country Club has set up a Back to School Pool Party on Aug. Foosball Tournament with a Kids number of events with the goal of 18; an overnight Family Campout Division and a Parent/Kid Division improving the community feel of on Aug. 25-26; a Foosball Tourna- and proved to be so popular that the club. ment and barbecue over the Labor the adults want their own tourna- www.bayareaunderpinning.org Most of the events are open to Day weekend, and a Mother-Son ment, according to Manji. A barbe- nonmember guests, but a member Dance on Sept. 8. cue lunch and dessert followed the also attending the event must ac- Well over 100 people attended tournament, with games and con- company them. According to Man- the complimentary pool party, tests provided by a DJ. • Trust Agreement • Pour Over Will ji, “The cost of our events fl uctu- which was geared toward bringing The Mother-Son Dance fea- • Guardianship of Minor Children ate depending on the type of event, kids together on their last weekend tured a Safari theme and was host- • Power of Attorney for Finance • CommunityLI VProperty IAgreementN G TRUST but they can range anywhere from of summer. ed in the Main Dining Room with • Transfer of Real Property into Trust Plan Includes: complimentary pool parties to very Throughout the summer, the over 50 people attending. Moms Advanced Medical Directives, Including: elegant wine dinners.” MCC Waves swim team – with and sons dressed up like lions and • Trust Agreement • $Power of Attorney for Health Care • •TrustPour OverAgreement Will Events planned for the club’s over 250 youngsters participating – tigers. Again, a full buffet and • Living Will • Guardianship of Minor Children • HIPAA • Pour Over Will youth in October include a Father- played host to over a dozen social dessert were provided along with 895 • Power of Attorney for Finance Daughter Dance this Saturday eve- activities in addition to the weekly games and activities including lim- • •GuardianshipCommunity Property of AgreementMinor Children • Transfer of Real Property into Trust ning, Oct 6; a Drive-in Movie night swim meets. bo, freeze dance and many more. • Power of Attorney for Finance COMPLETE Advanced Medical Directives, Including: the following Sunday, Oct 7; a Kids For the Family Campout, 17 Manji summed up the Moraga Valid until November 14, 2018 • •TransferPower of Attorney of Real for PropertyHealth Care Halloween Party from noon to 3 tents housed about 65-70 people on Country Club’s purpose, saying, • Living Will p.m. on Oct 27, and a Halloween the driving range starting at 5 p.m. “We are continually working to INITIAL • •AdvancedHIPAA Health Care Directive Trick O’ Treat Buffet from 3:30 to Saturday, with a full buffet dinner build a community that families are FREE CONSULTATION Notary Services Included! 5 p.m. on Oct 31. and breakfast. 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our Lamorinda office, 911 Moraga Road call 925-962-9120. Lafayette, CA 94549 Host Your Event From left: Sarah Mitchell and Kimberly Ridgeway in “The Revolutionists” at Town Hall Theatre. Photos Jay Yamada At the historic Moraga Barn t was an especially hard time for Gouges wavers from passionate women in revolutionary France to being full of doubts, Kimberly I xSpecial Events – when a woman was still consid- Ridgeway as Marianne Angelle is a xBusiness Dinners ered a second-class citizen, and survivor and a fi ghter, Suzie Shepa- xReceptions xPrivate Parties could still be beheaded for her po- rd as Marie-Antoinette is moving xCocktail Parties litical opinions. Playwright Lauren despite her foolishness, or maybe xMixers Gunderson chose to give a glimpse because of it. xRehearsal Dinners xBirthday Parties of the life of four remarkable wom- De Gouges would have de- xWedding Showers xClass Reunions en of that time, and for us to ponder served a play of her own to pay Wine Tastings what fi ghting for women’s rights tribute to her extraordinary cour- x xSeminars really meant when one’s life was age and endeavors. She wrote, “A xArt Show xBenefits on the line. woman has the right to mount the The four very different women scaffold. She must possess equally on stage try in their own way to the right to mount the speaker’s CALL FOR RATES! transcend the predicament of their platform.” Because she opposed sex and attempt to effect change in the most extreme of revolutionar- Contact Greg Gaskin at (925) 376-7335 or visit us at www.moragabarn.com 925 Country Club Drive, Moraga, Ca 94556 a meaningful way during this tu- ies she was executed in Novem- multuous time. ber 1793. Corday was an educated The four characters are Marie- young girl living in the countryside Antoinette, former queen of France, who dreamed of republic and free- Charlotte Corday, political activist dom for all. When extremists en- Theater View Veterinary Clinic and assassin, Olympe de Gouges, tered the French revolution, terror- playwright and writer of the bill izing and killing their opponents, • Offering your pets compassionate care of writes of women, and Marianne she decided that the one journalist Angelle, a fi ctional black woman that had infl amed passions through • Modern hospital and equipment from the Caribbean who fi ghts to his fanatical writing had to die so • Long tenured, experienced staff free slaves. The play is not neces- all could be saved. She knew she • Puppy classes for our clients sarily a history lesson, though the would die for her action and she historical facts cited in the play are was executed in July 1793. Marie correct. Gunderson does not neces- Antoinette was executed in Octo- sarily spend her time detailing who ber 1793, 10 months after her hus- these four women were and what band, King Louis XVI. motivated them. What she presents Director Susan Evans, also ar- is more a silhouette of who they tistic director at Town Hall Theatre, Dr. Laurie Langford-owner were. Dressed in the accouterment explains that she was able to gather of the period, the four women use an entirely female crew, including 1 Bates Blvd., Suite 200 contemporary language – including all the production team, to produce Orinda, CA 94563 profanity, and body language that this play. She chose the play be- P: (925) 317-3187 do a lot for the farcical aspect of cause she found Gunderson’s text F: (925) 334-7017 the play. to be very relevant to our time, The character de Gouges is a and a poignant drama, with many E: [email protected] playwright herself and she wants moments of humor. She noted that W: www.theaterviewvetclinic.com Dr. Amelia Ausman to write something important about the writer was the most produced the events that are unfolding around playwright in America in 2017; her. She articulates the problematic Gunderson was also the winner that interlaces the whole play, is art of the Lanford Wilson Award, the necessary and meaningful when Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award history runs amok? Is writing plays and the Otis Guernsey New Voices something more than a distraction Award. This production of “The for the rich? Corday and Angelle Revolutionists” in Lafayette is a are action heroes, yet they seek the Bay Area premiere. writer, because, in their own words Opening night was Sept. 29 and if a story is not written, if words the play will continue at Town Hall are not put behind it, then the story Theater through Oct. 20. Different cannot endure, it does not exist. events, such as Theater Club nights The four women chosen by di- when patrons are encouraged to rector Susan Evans hold their parts stay after the presentation to talk with passion. Heather Kellogg as with the cast and director, are also Charlotte Corday, “the angel of scheduled. For information, visit assassin” is full of fi re and convic- www.townhalltheatre.com. tion, Sarah Mitchell as Olympe de

From left: Sarah Mitchell, Suzie Shepard, Kimberly Ridgeway and Heather Kellogg in “The Revolutionists” at Town Hall Theatre. Men’s Hair by Galina 1038 Second Street, Unit A Lafayette 415-640-4560 Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Girl Scout Troop 31881 Takes on GGENERATIONSENERATIONS Meet Artist of POP! MEL the Rainbow Community Center Featuring RAMOS Opening Night: Art Station October 27, 6PM By Aly Kirke MELMEL time, attend community events, make dona- RAMOSRAMOS tions, it all makes a difference.” & Friends Troop 31881 has been together since kin- gabriel Navar eric ghrbich Mel Ramos, 925.284.1485 dergarten and over the years it has become a Superman,1962. 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Oil on canvas.

& martin segobia Exhibition Oct 25 - Nov 10 group of four: Riley, Jordan, Natalie and Aly. LAFAYETTE The girls attend three different schools and the Troop keeps them connected. Looking Good in Lamorinda With approval from RCC, the Troop col- lected a donated shelf with rainbow bins in- Welcome to fall side and received generous donations of art By Moya Stone supplies. The girls organized supplies that Photo Linda Murphy RCC already had, painted the shelves with he struggles of the LGBTQ community rainbows and ﬂ owers, and restocked brush- Toften go unrecognized. Luckily, places es, markers and other supplies. like the Rainbow Community Center in Con- According to the True Colors Fund, the cord exist. RCC works to provide LGBTQ+ LGBTQ community makes up to 40 percent youth with anything they might need. of the homeless youth population. This can That’s why Lafayette Girl Scout Troop be because they were disowned by their par- 31881 decided to support the RCC, organiz- ents after coming out or being outed, to es- ing and helping stock a craft station where cape a dangerous situation. visitors can express themselves through art. RCC provides a Youth Program, coun- “The art station is a way for our youth to seling, a food pantry, a senior program, an express internal emotions through a different HIV program and school-based support, pre- and positive outlet. It’s also a way for youth sentations and guest speaking. The Commu- to connect with other LGBTQ+ people while nity Center is open Monday through Friday, sharing their art,” said Christian Aguirre, from 1 to 6 p.m., plus youth groups. RCC youth outreach counselor. “The girls are setting a good example. Volunteer your

Fashions by Indonesian designer Itang Fun at the Run on the Wilder Side Yunasz are part of Contemporary Muslim Submitted by Carolyn Mills Fashions at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. catwalks styled in different ways. From Hol- lywood starlet to Queen Elizabeth II, turbans to pirate style, head scarves are in. Accord- ing to W magazine the desire for an “air of mystery” is what’s driving this trend, which paired with sunglasses can help anyone go stylishly incognito. I found some beautiful scarf options at the Moraga Art Gallery in the Rheem Shopping Center. Hand painted silk Jamie Peters models a stylish fall sweater by by wearable art artist Natasha Faucault, these Banana Republic. One of many fashion fi nds scarves are a good size and come in an array available at Wayside Thrift Store. of fall colors for around the neck or head or Photos Moya Stone Photo provided both, your choice. recently popped into Wayside Thrift Shop ll ages enjoyed the Run on the Wild- Foundation’s campaign to raise money for I Speaking of covering up, the current A in Lafayette and met with Thrift Shop fashion exhibit at the de Young Museum in er Side fundraiser held at Wilder on the Community Park renovation. co-chair Arlita Smith and Clothing Team Sept. 3 to benefi t the Orinda Park and Rec San Francisco is the fi rst to explore Muslim Chairman Jamie Peters for a chat and a tour. fashions. Contemporary Muslim Fashions Wayside raises money for Assistance League is on now through Jan. 8 and features 80 AAUW Tech Trekkers thrilled by Diablo Valley and is named for the historic original garments created by designers for inn, which it is located on Golden Gate Way. Muslim women and all women who want to experiences at Grace Hopper STEM Locals know the shop to be a hot spot of dress modestly. These fashions are colorful, quality clothing, including some vintage, and made of rich and varied textiles, and appeal name brands such as J. Crew, Ann Taylor, to a global market. Participating designers Camp Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, to name a few. Submitted by Jan Cushman from the Middle East, Indonesia, Europe and “Wayside Thrift Store is an ideal place to the United States, provide examples of how bring anyone who loves fi nding unique gems cultural differences inform their designs. Ad- and well constructed pieces,” says Lafayette ditionally there are photographs and videos stylist Julie Rubenstein, who often shops at to help contextualize the fashions on display. the Wayside for her clients. Contemporary Muslim Fashions is a rare op-

According to Peters, customers run the portunity and a must see for serious fashion gamut from teenagers who come in on the followers. weekends wanting something different to Have a fabulous fall season and remem- moms needing kids clothes or something for ber, go forth in style. themselves. Smith says that Wayside “ap- Moya Stone is a fashion writer and blog- peals to that customer who is looking for a ger at www.overdressedforlife.com. treasure.” The shop brings out new donated merchandise every day and their special events are a big hit. Every couple of weeks, Wayside has a theme event in which particu- lar items are featured. Coming up on Oct. 9 is Cashmere. All the shop’s cashmere will be out on the ﬂ oor and at excellent prices. I’m told people stand in line waiting for the shop to open on event days. Photo Sandra Fox-Sohner Wayside is also a good option for Hal- loween costumes. I saw a fabulous vintage Seven enthusiastic eighth-grade girls from well as marine biology, CSI forensics, and Pendleton cape – hello Sherlock Holmes! Lamorinda who attended Tech Trek aerospace engineering. At camp, the girls There was also an adorable giraffe costume camp on the Stanford University campus in took apart computers, wrote computer code, just right for a toddler. Fall fashions now July were honored at a reunion and reception dissected ﬁ sh, went on a STEM hunt on in the shop include sweaters, jackets, wool on Sept. 7 in Moraga. campus, learned the physics of hand-made skirts, and blouses. I spotted several chunky

Mary Conklin, Ella Easley, Marianne cars and went on ﬁ eld trips. They stayed sweater dresses and men’s clothes, too, such Eichmann, Jada Hembrador, Liesel Hilke- up to midnight looking through a variety as tweed jackets, slacks and ties. Accessories meyer, Isabelle Katz, and Maya Martono of telescopes and talking with engaging abound. Jewelry, shoes, handbags ... oh my. attended camp on scholarships sponsored amateur astronomers. They “speed dated” Wayside Thrift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to by the Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette branch to learn about the STEM careers of profes- 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. of the American Association of University sional women, and learned about structural Among the trends for fall 2018 is a new Women. The OML Branch has been sending engineering and build structures using rolled twist on the scarf. Scarves are every wom- middle school girls to Tech Trek camp since up newspapers. an’s must-have for style and comfort around

1998, and to date, it has sponsored 86 girls. Some quotes from the girls: “This camp the neck but this season designers are show- The girls were delighted with their spe- has been a fun, amazing and life-changing the scarf in a new fashion – around the Hand painted silk scarves by Natasha Fou- cial experiences bonding with “like-minded ing experience that I will never forget.” head. Head covers were all over the fall 2018 girls” who love science and math and seeing “Thanks to this opportunity, I can leave with cault available at the Moraga Art Gallery. their future in a variety of possible STEM more confi dence and an even greater love for careers. STEM.” “Continue to inspire girls like me Share Your Celebrations and Remembrances Tech Trek math/science camp is de- to pursue STEM careers!” And “Tech Trek signed to encourage rising eighth-grade was one of the best weeks ever!” If you would like to share an announcement about a special event or achievement, girls to persist with their excitement about AAUW-OML scholarships are funded such as a wedding, engagement, scholarship or graduation of a local resident, science, technology, engineering and math through annual events, such as the Walnut or about a special person from Lamorinda who has passed, send a photo along through high school, college, and into their Creek Restaurant Walk featuring 16 restau- with your text (up to 250 words) to [email protected], and careers. The program features numerous rants providing food from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. include “Celebrations and Remembrances” in the subject line. hands-on activities as well as a chance for 9 or a paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to the girls to make friends with other girls in- noon at 5A Rent-A-Space in Moraga (Cost: Community Service: We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some terested in STEM and to meet professional $9 per fi le box). of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news and informa- women in STEM fi elds. For more information about Tech Trek, tion about their activities. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] This year, core classes at camp included visit http://oml-ca.aauw.net/tech-trek/. with the subject header In Service to the Community. computer coding and cyber sleuthing, as Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B5 Artist Michael Stehr shows work at Tally Home in Orinda By Sora O’Doherty ber, for which he produces some 40 new paintings and fabricates the frames for each, doing his own carpentry and metal leafi ng on the frames. In addition, Stehr applies his art history expertise leading groups of art lovers through Rome and Paris several times a year. He has just conducted his 16th guided tour of Rome. He shares his own experience of the art aloud with his clients. He did his fi rst guided tour in 2000. “It’s been fun to build relationships,” '( #'" "% "!"#$# # 0322544 he notes, “with both the art and " ! Photo Sora O’Doherty the people.” He feels at home staying in the same hotels each ally Home in Orinda will Unlike Corot, however, Stehr time he visits. In fact, he has had Thost a reception and display doesn’t have an allowance from an exhibition of about 16 of his works of local artist Michael wealthy parents that allowed him paintings, which he brought over Stehr at 5 p.m. Oct. 18. Currently the luxury of painting without and displayed in the hotel where some fi ve of Stehr’s pieces are concern about supporting his he stays. His clients usually ex- on display in the shop. Stehr is family. So Stehr in his day job tend their trips, either before or Bay Area a self-taught artist. A couple of is a decorative artist, offering his after joining him for the guided BAD years after he graduated from clients a range of special fi nishes art tour. He is currently putting INC. Stanford in 1991 with an art his- for their interior decorating, in- together a trip for painters, where Drainage, Inc. tory degree, Stehr began to study cluding murals, gold leafi ng, and they can practice their art in a the works of his favorite artists trompe l’oeil work. Stehr learned European setting, likely either to learn how they handled tech- his trade putting himself through Sienna, Italy or the Loire Valley Have You Checked Your niques such as composition and college as a house painter. in France. color. Working alone in his stu- Stehr devotes himself to his Stehr has done a lot of work Crawlspace Lately? dio, he copied his favorite works, fi ne art work on evenings, week- in the Carmel home of Tally learning in the manner of art stu- ends and holidays. But he says, Home founder Megan Lind- • French Drains dents often seen copying great “I don’t consider this work. It berg’s father. Lindberg admires • French Drains works of art in European mu- isn’t a hardship; I would do it for Stehr’s European fl are, which is • Underfloor Drains seums. Stehr’s favorite artist is fun.” Nevertheless, Stehr actual- what she wants people to experi- • Downspout Systems Camille Corot. He likes to say ly does work very hard. He won’t ence at Tally Home. “I want it to • Downspout Systems that he’s learned from his favor- exhibit his works unframed, and feel like people are walking into • Subdrain Systems ite artists and has had the great- doesn’t want to spend what it Europe,” she says of her store. • Subdrain Systems est teachers. Corot, who painted would take to frame his works, The Oct. 18 event will be a Meet • Sump Pumps in the early 19th century, was an so he does it himself. He has an the Artist Open House, with light • Sump Pumps inspiration to the Impressionists annual exhibit at the Piedmont appetizers, wine and other bever- • R etaining Walls who followed him. Center for the Arts each Novem- ages, starting at 5 p.m. • PavestoneR etaining Driveway Walls & Walkways • Pavestone Driveway & Walkways Beloved children’s book author speaks at A General Engineering Contractor local Rotary meeting Locally A General owned Engineering and OperatedContractor By John T. Miller Kraus paraphrased from the websites of Amazon and Barnes & Locally Contractor owned LIC and # 762208Operated blurb on the back of the book, Noble, the publishers, or through Contractor LIC # 762208 saying, “With the help of a sym- your favorite bookstore via In- pathetic teacher and class, Will gram. They will also be sold at learns that love and friendship this year’s Rossmoor Fall Bazaar 925•377•9209 don’t have to die as long as you from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 925•377•9209 remember.” Nov. 3 in the Oak Room at Gate- visit our website Rotary member Dr. Kelly way Clubhouse. www.bayareadrainage.com Hood, who practices dermatol- For more information, visit her ogy in Lafayette, invited Kraus to website at www.joannakraus.com. speak at the recent meeting. “My kids read her books growing up,” said Hood. “She’s delightful to hear from and has lead such a varied and interest- ing life. Her books have universal themes appropriate for every age.” Kraus also spoke about her Joanna H. Kraus Photo Andy Scheck personal essay from the August issue of “Alive,” a magazine pub- enowned children’s author lished in Alamo. The article, titled Rand playwright Joanna H. “Aging in Place – My Manor Kraus spoke at the Lafayette Ro- and Me,” describes a two-month tary meeting last week, entertain- nightmare at her Rossmoor home ing the members with her recently where sewage backed up into published children’s books. her tub. Just before that, she had Her two latest publications, endured bronchitis, an infected “Bravo, Benny” and “The Blue tooth, and a mysterious ailment Toboggan” are not at all alike. that made walking extremely They are from different publish- painful. ers, with their own illustrators and Once the problems were fi xed deal with very different subject – by plumbers and painters for the matter. manor, and several medical ex- “Both stories are based on ac- perts for her body – all returned to tual events,” said Kraus. “‘Bravo, normal. Until, that is, she learned Benny’ is more lighthearted about shortly after that a patio support a girl who desperately wants a pillar and surrounding tile were dog, but has to win over her grand- cracking and she needed retinal mother’s approval, while ‘Blue surgery! Toboggan’ deals with the grief of Kraus, who grew up in Maine, a young boy losing a close friend.” moved to California in the fall of “Bravo, Benny,” published in 1995 when her adopted Korean 2018 by Mirror Publishing, tells son, who attended college at So- the story of Nina, who has wished noma State, announced that he for a dog on the last “eight years would not be coming home to any of birthday cakes,” but must over- more snow. She took an early re- come her Granny Lil’s unwilling- tirement from her position as Pro- ness to have a dog in the house. In fessor Emerita of Theatre at the the end, Benny saves the day and College at Brockport, State Uni- wins Granny’s reluctant approval. versity of New York and moved to “Blue Toboggan,” a 2016 Rossmoor. publication by Mascot Books, is Kraus writes mostly for chil- a compassionate look at a young dren and is an award-winning boy, Will, who loses his best friend playwright of 18 published and Danny. The two of them were sav- widely produced scripts and an ing to buy a blue toboggan with author of numerous short stories, silver stripes so they could “fl y children’s books, articles and re- down Wildberry Hill, the two of views. us, faster than fast.” Her books are available on the Page: B6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Not to be missedNot to be missed Not to be missed ART ings by member artist Josie Osolin, or call (510) 559-6910 or email con- ongoing conversations. Tickets: $20 Join Orinda Books from 11 a.m. whose work invariably evokes a [email protected]. plus service fee; Lamorinda Mom’s to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 for Bay Area Studio Artists will pres- sense of energy and passion. Also Members and educators $10 plus Paw Fund’s Mobile Adoptions at the ent “Herd,” an exhibit of paintings featured in the show are two guest THEATER service fee. store. Looking for wonderful homes in acrylics and oils at Orinda Books, artists: Jenn Norpchen, specializing for rescue pups. And it’s also a day to 276 Village Square, Orinda, during in wild, whimsical gourds, reincar- Town Hall Theatre Company Trick or Treat Street from 4 to 6 celebrate dogs. Friendly leashed dogs the month of October. You’re in- nated as birds, frogs, snails and other presents “The Revolutionists” p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 in Down- are welcome. There will be games, vited to the artists’ reception from creatures, and Terry Ow-Wing, an through Oct. 20 at the Town Hall town Lafayette. For a fun, safe Hal- a raffl e, and tips from Tailored Dog 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6. Or Asian-infl uenced glass artist whose Theatre Company, 3535 School loween event, children and their Training and tons of dog books for stop by the bookstore during regu- work has evolved from her back- Street, Lafayette. For tickets, prices, parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat sale and book sales will also benefi t lar hours. BASA is a group of local ground in architecture, photography, and showtimes: www.townhallthe- on Mt. Diablo Boulevard from Plaza Paw Fund, which provides free and artists who have been painting and and glass blowing. The show runs atre.com; Box Offi ce: (925) 283- Way to Dewing Avenue, Lafayette low-cost pet health care and referrals showing their work together since through Oct. 20. For more informa- 1557. Circle and in La Fiesta Square. to community members in Contra 2010. Their show “Herd” explores tion, visit www.moragaartgallery. Costa and Alameda counties. the herd instinct, that urge to gather com or call (925) 376-5407. LECTURE & LITERATURE Trick or Treat with the kids 3 to 5 with others of your own kind. It ex- p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Serbian Food Festival from noon plores herds of many kinds, includ- MUSIC Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Cen- Rheem Shopping Center in Moraga. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at Holy ing some whimsical varieties. For ter is proud to host Bindu Mohanty, Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church more information on BASA, see the Gonna Take a Sentimental Jour- Ph.D., for its October Forum. Her OTHER 1700 School Street, Moraga. Live website: http://www.bayaareastu- ney at 4 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Lafay- presentation is entitled “Auroville: Serbian Music, delicious homemade dioartists.com. ette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 50 years of experimenting with hu- Lafayette Juniors 25th Annual pastries and a bounce house for the Knox Rd., Lafayette. Cantare Con man unity.” Mohanty is a writer, Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 kids. Fall Exhibitions at the Saint Vivo kicks off their 32nd season in educator and sustainability consul- p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at Lafayette- Mary’s College Museum of Art early October with the Chorale’s tant. This event takes place at 6 p.m. Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 The UC Theatre Taube Family through Dec. 16, opening reception annual Ice Cream Family Concert, Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Mt. Diablo Knox Dr., Lafayette. Special Early Music Hall presents “Teton Gravity 4 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 20. “Graphica- “Gonna Take a Sentimental Jour- Peace and Justice Center, located Bird Entrance fee of $5 per adult Research: Far Out” at 6:45 and 9:15 nos: Contemporary Latino Prints” ney,” featuring folk and popular at 1035 Carol Lane in Lafayette. from 7 to 8 a.m. Pre-loved designer p.m. on Oct. 12 at The UC Theatre from the Serie Project and “Stanley songs, Broadway selections, light Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, Taube Family Music Hall, 2036 Uni- Koppel: Artist as Activist.” https:// classics, and spirituals. In keeping the door; $5 for Center members children’s gear, furniture, house- versity Avenue, Berkeley. Join Teton www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum with tradition, ice cream will be and free for students. They may be hold goods, and much more. Cash Gravity Research for the winter provided free for everyone in atten- purchased online at http://ourpeace- and credit cards accepted. All sale kickoff party of the year, a one-night Valley Art Gallery presents its dance following the concert. Tick- center.org. proceeds benefi t local nonprofi ts only premiere of TGR’s new ski and new fall show “Art’s Up!” running ets: $27.50 General, $65 Family, that serve children, families, and snowboard fi lm, “Far Out,” present- through Nov. 10. Demonstrating a $10 Student. https://cantareconvivo. KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS communities in need. Visit www. ed by REI. Cost: $18 - 20. For more wide range of motifs, styles, media secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_ lafayettejuniors.org for more infor- info see https://www.theuctheatre. and prices, and representing the best a0F0B00000J5pASUAZ Lamorinda Moms Presents Dr. mation. org/event/1759412-teton-gravity- of the best from more than 100 East Allison Briscoe-Smith, “How to research-far-berkeley/ or call (510) Bay artists, the “Art’s Up!” exhibi- Crowden Music Center presents Talk to Kids About Race” beginning Lafayette Juniors 25th Annual 356-4000 or email information@ tion is a must-see show for residents Community Music Day from 10 at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 in the Orinda Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 theuctheatre.org. of the Diablo Valley! In addition, a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct 21. at Intermediate School Multi-purpose p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Special Ear- there are beautifully crafted, ce- Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose room. Broaching the topic of race ly Bird Entrance fee: $5 per adult The Lamorinda branch of AAUW ramic, wood and glass pieces, and Street, Berkeley. Crowden’s Com- with children can be challenging. from 7 to 8 a.m. at Lafayette-Orin- will hold its 5th Annual Tech Trek original designer jewelry. www.val- munity Music Day is a free musi- Many of us do not even know how da Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Shred Fest, a secure pulverized pa- leyartgallery.org; (925) 935-4311 cal carnival, with Instrument Pet- to begin to start such an important, Dr., Lafayette. Pre-loved designer per shredding event. Shred papers on ting Zoos, San Francisco Chamber complicated subject without feeling clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, site from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 13 at The Moraga Art Gallery presents Orchestra, face painting, prizes anxious about whether we are doing children’s gear, furniture, household 5A Rent-a-Space, 455 Moraga Road, “Walk on the Wild Side,” a new and more. Free. For more info see it right. In just two hours, Briscoe- goods, and much more. Visit www. Moraga. Cost: $9 per fi le box; keep exhibit featuring the distinctive, https://www.crowden.org/concerts- Smith will present powerful ways to lafayettejuniors.org for more infor- your boxes. strikingly colorful abstract paint- and-events/community-music-day help you facilitate these must-have mation. Art of Mixology from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at Orinda’s Theatre Square. This is Lamorinda Arts Council’s largest fundraiser of Lamorinda’s Religious Services the year, with an anticipated crowd of over 300 attendees, and host to over 20 bartenders creating luscious craft cocktails, competing for the JOIN US FOR WORSHIP Mixologist of the Year. Tickets are ALL ARE WELCOME $45 in advance, $55 at the door. For Lafayette United Methodist Church information, visit lamorindaarts.org. 955 Moraga Road 925.284.4765 thelumc.org Sundays, 9:30 am & 5 pm Sunday 10am Worship and Faith Formation for all ages Sustainable Lafayette and Town Opportunities to Love God, Love Others, Hall Theatre are co-hosting a spe- and Serve the World cial showing of “An Inconvenient Sequel – Truth to Power” at 6:30 10 Moraga Valley Lane p.m. on Oct. 16. Ten years after “An www.mvpctoday.org St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church Inconvenient Truth” brought climate 925.376.4800 A Loving Community change to the forefront of main- stream culture, former Vice Presi- Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM dent Al Gore continues his tireless

St. Perpetua Catholic Community In-church Youth Zone, 10 AM Nursery Childcare ﬁ ght to educate the next generation of climate champions. Reception 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws Y starts at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m., celebrating our faith enriching our community sharing our gifts Q&A at 8:45 p.m. More information Join us and tickets at townhalltheatre.com. Masses Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. The Saklan School is pleased to School for TK - 8th grade host a screening of “Beyond Mea- Faith Formation for children and adults sure” by Reel Link Films beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 3454 Hamlin Road | Lafayette | stperpetua.org 925.283.0272 Parish | 925.284.1640 School the Lafayette Veteran’s Hall, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. For more info or to RSVP visit: www.saklan.org.

Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church Women of Spirit is a group of in- 433 Moraga Way, Orinda, 254-3422 clusive, curious women seeking www.holyshepherd.org connection, shared learning and growth with other women of diverse 8:30 a.m. Traditions Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Education for all ages faith traditions. Women of Spirit is 10:45 a.m. Celebrations Worship Service not afﬁ liated with any religious in- Coffee Fellowship at 9:30 and 11:45 a.m. If you are spiritual and not religious, are looking for an alternative to stitution, and all are welcome. Their Childcare available for ages 5 and younger your childhood religion, seek a loving, accepting community, or are next meeting is from noon to 2 p.m. yearning for a deeper connection to Spirit, come and on Oct. 19 at Orinda Community

experience Unity of Walnut Creek. Join us for Sunday Services: Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda. 9:30am Contemplative Service Sunday Sacrament Service 11:30am Celebratory Service * Watch Online Saint Mary’s College Guild pres- at 10AM ents “A Night in Italy” from 5 to Visit the East Bay’s only Metaphysical bookstore! Scripture Study & 9 p.m. on Oct. 20. Delicious Italian Youth Programs 1871 Geary Rd, Walnut Creek unityofwalnutcreek.org cuisine, Bella Musica by Joe Simone Everyone welcome! Duo, great food and fellowship. This 3776 Via Granada, Moraga event will be open seating with the ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH exception of full tables of eight or 10 purchased under one reservation 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 form. Make check payable to SMC Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am Guild. Mail to: Donna Jollymour, Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm 387 Calle la Montana, Moraga, CA Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 11 – 2 94556. For information call Donna 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s www.christianscienceorinda.org Jollymour at (925) 299-1651. journey, you are welcome here!” Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. | Sunday School 10 a.m The giant fall book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Moraga Library ST. MONICA CATHOLIC CHURCH will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1001 CAMINO PABLO, 925-376-6900 Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Moraga Li- WWW.STMONICAMORAGA.COM brary, 1500 St. Mary’s Road. Books, 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, Orinda Mass Times: Daily Mass Monday - Friday 9:00 am CDs, and DVDs of every category 254-3770. www.ststephensorinda.org Saturday - Confessions 3:30 - 430 pm / Vigil Mass 5:00 PM will be sold at prices ranging from Sunday 8am, 10am Sunday - Masses at 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am 25 cents to $3. ... continued on next Page Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B7

Lorna Luft next to take the stage at Live at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church the Orinda Theatre, Oct. 4 1700 School Street; Moraga, CA 94556 ‘Star is Born’ remake opens Oct. 5 Invites You to our annual By Derek Zemrak Serbian Food Festival “An Evening with Lorna Luft: Featuring the Songbook of Judy Garland” is a theatrical ex- Saturday, October 6th, 2018 travaganza that melds one of the world’s most 12:00 Noon - 10:00 p.m. familiar songbooks with personal memories of a loving daughter. The show features such ٟ Sarma ٟ kobasice ٟ cevapcici ٟ raznici standards as “You Made Me Love You,” “For ٟ pork & lamb ٟ beverages ٟ other favorites Me and My Gal,” “The Trolley Song,” “Get

Happy,” “The Man That Got Away,” and many more. Variety called Lorna’s show “a rousing dramatically riveting music event,” and it received delicious homemade pastries two Los Angeles Theatre Alliance Ovation Awards (Best World Premiere Musical and Best Musical Direction).

If you have not had the opportunity to at- Live Serbian Music, Lorna Luft Photos provided tend one of the fabulous cabaret shows at the Trumpet Orchestra, & More! orna Luft was born into Hollywood roy- Orinda Theatre, you don’t want to miss this one. Lalty, the daughter of Judy Garland and fi lm Seating is limited. It is recommended that you Plus a bounce house for the producer Sidney Luft (“A Star is Born”). She purchase your tickets as soon as possible, online kids! at www.lamorindatheatres.com or at the Orinda will be bringing her musical talent to the Orinda Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 as part of the fall Theatre box offi ce. Please join us ! concert series, Live at the Orinda, where she Luft’s book, “A Star Is Born: Judy Garland will be singing the songs her mother taught her. and the Film That Got Away,” was released on Luft’s acclaimed career has encompassed Sept. 18. It explores the history of one of her virtually every arena of entertainment. A cel- mother’s greatest screen performances. The ebrated live performer, stage, fi lm and televi- 248-page book also includes never before seen Service Clubs Announcements sion actress, bestselling author, recording artist, family photos that capture Garland on and off Emmy-nominated producer, and humanitarian, the set as well as essays on the various abbrevi- she continues to triumph in every medium with ated cuts of “A Star is Born.” Lorna will be Breakfast, Friday 7:00 a.m. critics labeling her one of the most versatile and doing a book signing after the concert. The Lafaye e Park Hotel & Spa, exciting artists on the stage today. The daughter The most recent “A Star is Born” fi lm star- Mt. Diablo Blvd. of legendary entertainer Garland and producer ring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper will be re- www.lamorindasunrise.com or email [email protected] Luft, music and entertainment have always leased by Warner Bros. on Oct. 5 and opens at OCTOBER MEETINGS: been integral parts of her life. the Orinda Theater the same night. Warner Bros Luft is a gifted live performer, frequently studio released the following description: Sea- 5: Lost Language In Amazonia featured on the world’s most prestigious stag- soned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Coo- 12: Geologist, Bruce Bilodeau exploring California. es, including The Hollywood Bowl, Madison per) discovers and falls in love with struggling 19: Exposé ! Thomas Raeth Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, The London artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up 26: Professor Kam-Biu Luk on cosmic rays and on her dream to make it big as a singer – until Palladium, and L’Olympia in Paris. She proves Antar caCalifornia. again and again that she’s a stellar entertainer, Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as proudly carrying the torch of her family’s leg- Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their endary show business legacy. relationship is breaking down, as Jack fi ghts an ongoing battle with his own Lafayette Rotary Club internal demons. Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. How lucky are we Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. in Lamorinda to hear stories of the making of the October 4: October 11: Sidney Luft remake of “A Assembymember Dr. John Swartberg: Medical Star is Born” starring Judy Kathleen Baker Trends and What to Look out for. Garland as told by their Lafayette Rotary Golf Classic 2018 daughter one night, and be OCTOBER 15, 2018 MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB able to see the modern re- Reserve your spot! www.lafayettechamber.org/golf creation the following night www.rotarylafayette.org in the same movie palace, www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-CA the Orinda Theatre? Not to be missedNot to be missed Not to be missed to an hour of peace, enlightenment This free event is sponsored by the Services Team from 2 to 4 p.m. on OTHER ... continued and inspiration. Come to hear about Moraga Citizens Network. Oct. 11 at Byron Park, 1700 Tice GARDEN God’s spiritual power to heal, guard, Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. There East Bay Walk to End Alzheim- guide and love you. Consumer Action Committee is nothing quite like a meal created Montelindo Garden Club October er’s at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. (CAC) is hosting a Disability Edu- from farm-fresh, in-season ingre- meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday, 20 at Heather Farms Park in Walnut LOPC Breakfast Group at 7 a.m. cation forum with Catharine Baker dients. In this demonstration-style Oct. 19 at the Lafayette Library and Creek. Put on your walking shoes on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the La- and Rebecca Bauer-Kahan from 10 class, learn how easy and enjoyable Learning Center Community Hall. and invite friends and family to take fayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, a.m. to noon on Oct. 10 at Lafay- it is to visit your local farmers’ mar- Presentation: Creating Pumpkulets; part in the annual Walk to End Al- Davies Room. Speaker: Joe Terry, ette Methodist Church, 955 Moraga ket or produce stand in the morning Speaker: Shawna Anderson, Horti- zheimer’s, the nations largest event CEO of CVI Power Foundation. Road, Lafayette. Attend to hear each and create a delicious and healthful cultural Consultant and Manager of to raise awareness and funds for Al- Topic: Where the Bible and Ironman candidate answer questions about is- menu for that night’s meal using all the Custom Container Department at zheimer’s care, support and research. intersect. $5 donation at the door for sues specifi cally affecting individu- those fresh ingredients. RSVP to La- Lafayette’s Orchard Nursery. Shaw- Last year, more than 2,300 people breakfast. RSVP by noon on October als with intellectual and develop- fayette Senior Services by Friday, na will demonstrate how to create participated, raising more than half a 23 to [email protected] or (925) 283- mental disabilities. Oct. 5: [email protected] Pumpkulents, a craft using a pump- million dollars. This year the goal is 8722 x223. or (925) 284-5050. $10 credit card kin and succulents. You will discover to raise over $650,000 locally. Reg- In an effort to bring clarity to your deposit required to hold your spot. how you can create these perfect fall ister today at alz.org/walk. Daughters of the Goddess thoughts so that your well-informed Members: Free; Non-members: $10. decorations for your own home. Womyn’s Temple welcomes womyn vote can be cast on Nov. 6, the Orin- Lafayette Res Run for Education and girls of all ages to join them for da Moraga Lafayette (OML) branch beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. their annual Womyn’s Spiral Dance - of the American Association of Uni- 21 in Downtown Lafayette. Burn A Multi-Cultural Celebration of Our versity Women (AAUW) will host some energy with the kids in the 5k, Beloved Ancestors and Crones from an impartial, informational presenta- put on your serious running shoes 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the tion moderated by the Diablo Valley is an independentLamorinda publication, produced by and for the residents Weekly of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, CA for the 10k around the Lafayette Orinda Masonic Temple, 9 Altarinda League of Women Voters (LWV) at 26,600 printed copies; delivered to homes & businesses in Lamorinda. Reservoir or simply walk your dog Road, Orinda. During this multi-cul- 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Contact us: or push the stroller in the 2-mile fun tural ritual, led by Kahuna Leilani, Orinda Community Church, 10 Ir- Letters to the editor (max 350 words): [email protected] Delivery issues: [email protected] run/walk! All ages welcome. Awards and accompanied by spiritual elders win Way, Orinda. Event listings: [email protected] for fastest runners. Live music plus of different traditions, we come to- Business press releases: [email protected] Healthy Lifestyles Fair. Register gether to honor and celebrate our Lamorinda Republican Women General interest stories/Community Service: [email protected] now for the 5k (8 a.m.), 10k (8:15 loved ones who have passed away. Federated’s meeting will take School stories/events: [email protected] a.m.) or the 2 mile (8:45 a.m.) and We build a collective altar dedicated place at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 18 at the Sport events/stories/pictures: [email protected] chose your local school: Acalanes to our Ancestors; each of us adding Orinda Country Club. Please join us Publishers/Owners: Andy and Wendy Scheck; [email protected], [email protected] Dons, Burton Valley Bobcats, Cam- photos and mementos of those who to hear Kathleen Jenkins and Eve Editor: Jennifer Wake; [email protected] polindo Cougars, Happy Valley Hus- we miss and remember. Tickets: $23 Phillips, candidates for Orinda City Copy Editor: Nick Marnell; [email protected] kies, Lafayette Leopards, Miramonte advance by Oct. 22; $29 at the door. Council discuss their individual plat- Sports Editor: [email protected] Matadors, Springhill Scorpions and http://www.daughtersofthegoddess. forms. This event will provide voters Advertising: 925-377-0977, Wendy Scheck; Stanley Wildcats. www.lafayette- com/2018-rituals/2018-spiral-dance/ an opportunity to listen to and ask [email protected] Staff Writers: chamber.org/resrun questions of these two candidates. Sophie Braccini; [email protected], POLITICAL GATHERINGS For additional information, visit Cathy Dausman; [email protected] Brian Pennis, C.S., will be talk- www.evefororinda.com and www. Pippa Fisher; [email protected], ing about “Finding Innocence that Moraga’s Candidates Night from ordindaparksandrec.org/397/City- Nick Marnell; [email protected] is Power, Not Vulnerability” at 7 to 8:30 pm. on Oct. 3 at the Holy Council-Candidate-Info--11618. John T. Miller; [email protected], Sora O’Doherty; [email protected] 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Chris- Trinity Serbian Church, 1700 School Cost: luncheon and speaker $36; Digging Deep: Cynthia Brian; [email protected] tian Science Church in Danville, Street, Moraga. Come meet the three speaker only $15; speaker only stu- Thoughtful Food: Susie Iventosch; [email protected] 650 Danville Blvd. Everyone is Moraga Town Council Candidates dent $5. Contributing Writers: welcome—loving, free child care is – Mike McCluer, Dave Trotter and Conrad Bassett, Diane Claytor, Michele Duff y, Amanda Eck, Lou Fancher, provided—and the talk is free. The Steve Woehleke – and hear them SENIORS Fran Miller, Jenn Freedman, Mona Miller, Kara Navolio, Victor Ryerson, event lasts just one hour. Traduccion speak on important issues. Bring Moya Stone, Jon Kingdon, Derek Zemrak Cooking: Farmers’ Market to Calendar Editor: Jaya Griggs; [email protected] Simultaneo al Espanol in the Sunday your questions or submit your ques- Photos: Tod Fierner, Gint Federas School room. Come treat yourself tions to [email protected]. Harvest Meal - Byron Park Dining Layout/Graphics: Andy Scheck. Printed in CA. Mailing address: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O. Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570-6133 Please submit events: [email protected] Phone: 925-377-0977; Fax: 925-263-9223; email: [email protected] website: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: B8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 A fabulous fig condiment complement Fig-Shallot Jam (Makes approximately one cup) for baked brie or barbecue INGREDIENTS By Susie Iventosch 1 pound fi gs, stems removed I’d been wanting to make fi g jam and cut into small pieces, as soon as fi gs were in season, so 1/2-inch or so he sent me the list of ingredients 1 small shallot, fi nely in the fi g chutney he’d purchased, chopped which included raisins, red onion, ½ cup white sugar candied ginger and red chile pep- ¼ cup light brown sugar Susie can be reached at pers. I decided to combine the shal- 1 teaspoon salt [email protected]. lots and fi gs into a simpler jam, and 2 tablespoons water This recipe can be found thought it would be great with brie 1 tablespoon balsamic on our website: www. and toasted walnuts on crackers vinegar lamorindaweekly.com. If or even as a condiment for grilled 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice you would like to share your meats. This fi g jam could not be DIRECTIONS favorite recipe with Susie easier to make, and it was perfect please contact her by email or with a venison steak my husband Place all ingredients into a call our offi ce at put on the grill. Actually, I think it medium-sized sauce pan. Bring (925) 377-0977. would be delicious with any grilled to a boil, and boil just long meat from lamb to turkey … per- enough to melt the sugar, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low Fig-Shallot Jam Photo Susie Iventosch haps as an alternative to cranberry and continue to simmer, uncovered, for approximately 45 minutes y son Joel called me one cue seasoning and Worcestershire sauce for this year’s Thanksgiving to one hour, or until the mixture is thick and sticky. It should coat a Mday all excited about the sauce. I’m always delighted to hear feast. This is not a weak endorse- spoon easily. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Mix- stuffed mushrooms he had made what my kids have been up to in ment, because I absolutely love ture will thicken as it cools. Spoon into clean glass jars, or plastic jars with tight-fi tting lids. If you plan to make a large batch and want to with fi g chutney, shallots and Par- the kitchen, but what intrigued me cranberry sauce! can this jam, follow your favorite canning process. I am not an expert mesan cheese, among other items most was the inclusion of fi g chut- at canning, however this jam will hold up well in the refrigerator for of interest like blue cheese, barbe- ney in stuffed mushrooms. Besides, several months. An historical look back at commercial aviation in Lafayette, 1965 By Jim Moore the maneuver was not especially dangerous except that it was night and visibility was obviously limited. The pilots radioed their position report before setting up their descent into the water telling the air controller, erroneously, that they were preparing to descend into the Lafayette Reservoir and requesting search and rescue accordingly. In what must have been a sober- ing moment, the search and rescue teams arrived at the reservoir and found no evidence of the downed aircraft. The pilots had been mis- Ralph Demeree and Richard Osborn, Air News Photos, 846 California Street, SF CA taken in their position report; they were in fact over the Upper San t may seem diffi cult to imagine April 15, 1965 at a new heliport Leandro Reservoir when the en- Overturned helicopter in Upper San Leandro Reservoir, 1965 Itoday, but in the early 1960s the built on the hilltop behind the old gine warning-light came on. The Photo Russ Reed, Oakland Tribune idea of helicopter airline service Hillside Motel at 3738 Mt. Diablo aircraft had descended safely into Old timers will remember the the Berkeley Hills. This limitation connecting Bay Area hub airports Blvd. The facility was at the west that body of water and was in the controversy that surrounded this became problematic in a region in and some distant suburban commu- end of town between Mt. Diablo process of making a normal water approval process at the county seat which seasonal fog episodes were nities was hot. Commercial airlines Boulevard and Highway 24. It was landing when the aircraft struck a in Martinez. For the most part the common, particularly in the spring had not yet been deregulated and an inauspicious beginning to say submerged log and rolled over. The project was favored by the com- of the year. When this occurred, demand for passenger service was the least. The weather that year was pilot and co-pilot quickly evacu- munity and surrounding towns, all and it did frequently, the aircraft high throughout the nation. No ex- not cooperative. Neither construc- ated the cockpit and climbed up appreciating the convenience and couldn’t fl y. Taxi cabs had to be ception to that trend, the Bay Area tion plans nor the FAA’s required on the overturned hull, where they time savings associated with di- dispatched from around the region became the site of one of a handful approach testing procedures pro- spent a few very chilly hours await- rect trips to the airports high above to come to Lafayette to pick up of commercial helicopter airlines, ceeded as anticipated. As a result, ing rescue efforts slowed by inac- the congestion on local freeways. otherwise stranded passengers and others existing in Chicago, New practice landings were being con- cessible terrain and stormy weather There was an important exception carry them to their respective trunk York, and Los Angeles. ducted late into the night on April conditions. to this favorable view, however, airlines at the three airports. This The Bay Area line, known as 14 to familiarize pilots with the ap- As if this catastrophe was not emanating from the retirement became a major irritant to airline SFO Helicopter Airlines, came into proach and landing conditions of a enough, the very next morning, community of Sunset Village situ- passengers. existence in 1961 with the idea of new facility they were to begin us- April 16, another SFO helicopter ated directly across the street from Ironically, the needed technol- linking San Francisco, San Jose ing the next day. crashed on the Embarcadero road- the new heliport. During the course ogy was becoming available and and Oakland airports via direct On April 15, Opening Day, way in downtown San Francisco. of the initial approval process and was approved for use by New York service from a series of heliports champagne and hors d’oeuvres This airplane, another of the Air- during the entire three-year period Airways, a Manhattan-based heli- situated throughout the area. Initial were served in the heliport build- line’s Sikorsky S62 10-passenger during which the heliport operated, copter airline, in February of 1965. sites were in Marin County, Berke- ing while visitors lined up outside helicopters, was downed by a re- the controversy split the commu- An article in the Feb. 17 Wall Street ley, in downtown Oakland (atop a awaiting turns for free rides. Later ported bird strike, later confi rmed nity. Ruptures in long-standing re- Journal reported that the new tech- parking garage), and at the Ferry in the evening of April 15, follow- by bird remains in the engine com- lationships occurred, with neighbor nology, known as the Decca sys- Building in San Francisco. The ing additional touch-and-go land- partment. The aircraft was carrying standing against neighbor. tem, that would allow “all weather airline employed Sikorsky S61 and ing practice at the facility, a distress a local radio traffi c reporter, Ed The residents of Sunset Village fl ights” had been certifi cated by the S62 helicopters with seating ca- signal was sent by one of the he- Mattson, known to his listeners as were virulently opposed to the new FAA for use in NY Airway’s heli- pacities of 28 and 10 respectively. licopters at about 7 p.m. indicating Ted Taylor, and added drama was facility and their appearances in the copters. The article also reported The price of a ticket from Lafayette an overheating engine and the need provided by his second-by-second County Auditorium in Martinez at that the same system had been ap- to San Francisco airport was $5.50 to descend and make a precaution- account of what the Oakland Tri- times of scheduled hearings were proved for use by the Army in the and two major airlines participated ary landing. The pontoon-equipped bune described as an 800-foot drop lively, loud and angry. A typical “South Vietnamese military ac- with SFO, Trans World and Ameri- aircraft was over water at the time onto the Embarcadero adjacent session in the Supervisor’s cham- tion.” The war in Vietnam, with its can Airlines. and the two pilots prepared to set to Pier 18. Both occupants were ber in Martinez was characterized urgent need for emergency helicop- Service began in Lafayette on down in the water. With fl oat gear injured in what was described as by two rows of heliport propo- ter medical evacuations, ultimately Taylor’s most exciting commute nents in the front, left-side seats brought the technological improve- report. of the auditorium and the balance ments required to evacuate wound- Mary H. Smith D.D.S. • Cecelia Thomas, D.D.S. The new airline thus began op- of the room fi lled with Sunset Vil- ed soldiers and marines under very erations in Lafayette in April 1965 lage residents. The speakers for the adverse visibility conditions. Such A Professional Corporation with two accidents within hours of proponents, helicopter airline per- technology, if available in Lafay- Family & Cosmetic Dentistry one another. An insurance com- sonnel trying to explain what their ette in 1965-68, the years of the life 96 Davis Road, Suite 5 Orinda, 925.254.0824 pany at the time estimated the odds operational plans and procedures of the local heliport, would have al- against such an occurrence at 10 would be as well as private fi nan- lowed uninterrupted service during million to one. cial backers of the venture, were foggy weather. Opening day in Lafayette was drowned out in a stream of loud The technical constraint, how- grey, intermittently rainy and blus- and hyperbolic opposition. Some- ever, was far from the only obstacle tery. Undaunted, SFO fulfi lled its what surprisingly, the proponents facing the operation of the service. promise of free rides for the public won the day on a four in favor with Opposition from the neighbors did with champagne, refreshments, and one abstention vote of the supervi- not die when the County approved photographers to record the atten- sors and received their permit to the operation in 1965. Indeed, it dance of various local dignitaries. build the facility. grew stronger and ultimately re- Interested local residents lined up In 1965, aviation technology sulted in shortened hours of op- awaiting their turn for a brief, and was on the cusp of some impor- eration which had the predictably very bumpy, hop in the Sikorsky tant breakthroughs in the area of negative effect on the economics of from which they could view their avionics which, had they occurred the business. Finally, in 1968 after city from an altitude of several earlier, might have signifi cantly three years of relentless opposition, thousand feet. improved the nature of the helicop- the private operators and helicopter Taking care of all dental needs for you and your family. Emphasizing Lafayette, an unincorporated ter service to Lafayette. In 1965 all airline agreed to shut down the op- cosmetic dentistry with implants, and Invisalign. Nitrous oxide is city of a little more than 7,000 resi- available. Consultations are complementary. service into and out of Lafayette eration and the facility was closed dents in 1965, needed the approval Dentistry with Excellence. was conducted under Visual Flight to further operations. The service of the Contra Costa County Plan- Rules, the FAA’s designation for was appreciated by many but vili- ning Commission and, ultimately, fl ight in which the ground is vis- fi ed by (mostly) non-airline travel- a vote of the County Board of ible at all times. Instrument Flight ers in the vicinity. In the end, their Supervisors to amend the existing Rules, allowing fl ight into low efforts were successful, and Lafay- County Airport Plan to add the new or no visibility weather were not ette was out of the aviation busi- heliport. available in helicopters fl ying over ness. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: C1

Submit stories to [email protected] (we prefer to receive your original photo fi le, minimum size: 200 dpi and 1200 pixels wide) SMC women’s volleyball surpassing expectations halfway through season By Jon Kingdon

Lindsey Knudsen (17) and Sienna Young (6) Photo Tod Fierner t’s a fi ne line between victory proved their play on offense.” son, a third freshman outside hitter, Iand defeat. Last season the Saint The overall improvement of Breyon Ashley from Dublin has Mary’s women’s volleyball team the offense is apparent in the team also seen a fair amount of playing had a record of 9 and 19. This year, numbers. Last season Saint Mary’s time. Says Browning: “Breyon is a it only took the Gaels 11 matches averaged 46 kills per match. This very good player. At this point she to reach last season’s win total and season, the kills/match average is is primarily a serving sub but she is now have an overall record of 11-3 53. The assist numbers have also also a dynamic blocker and player.” halfway through the season. improved from 43 to 50 per match. With victories over Utah and Head coach Rob Browning Junior Alexsa “Crash” Parker California, the Gaels entered into doesn’t see that much difference in leads the team with 340 assists. the league season with great confi - both teams: “I thought we were a Parker, who earned the nickname dence. The team began their league good team last year but we had a lot “Crash” from falling off a bicycle, schedule playing the 24th ranked of injuries and did not have a good does live up to her nickname, lead- University of San Diego and No. record in fi ve set matches going 2 ing the team with 27 saves and 1 ranked team in the nation, BYU, and 6. This year we have won all is third on the team with 95 digs. on the road. Saint Mary’s defeated fi ve of our fi ve set matches. Still Says Browning: “Alexsa came to San Diego 3-2 and lost to BYU 3-0. with such a solid group of seniors, Saint Mary’s after being named The victory over San Diego was we are a better team this year.” as the Gatorade Player of the Year particularly pleasing to Browning: This is a very balanced roster in Utah as an outside hitter but “We beat San Diego on their home comprised of three seniors, four was moved to setter and is a very fl oor, one of the top programs for juniors, two sophomores and six good all-around player.” Freshman the past 15 years and that was a big freshmen. Browning has come to Alosina Thompson is backing up win. The players believe in them- rely on his group of seniors, Lind- Parker. Says Browning: “Alosina selves and what they have built. sey Calvin, Lindsey Knudsen and has done a nice job stepping in and This has led to our winning record Emily Bible: “The leadership of is learning quickly. Crash has been and some very impressive come- our seniors shows on and off the a good model for her and she has backs.” court. This group is a stronger, seen signifi cant playing time in big With the maturation of the Registration Now Open competitive team with great desire matches.” Thompson is second on freshmen class and the anticipa- and a team connection which is al- the team with 115 assists and 104 tion of future commitments to the for Boys and Girls Ages 6-14 lowing us to win the close games.” digs. program, Browning sees a bright Browning utilizes an offense The Gaels defense took a big future for the women’s volleyball Visit LamorindaLacrosse.com that is fl exible and it allows the hit when starting freshman libero team: “Along with our returning players to transition easily into the Kelsey Knudsen (Lindsey’s sister) players, we have some top recruits to Register program: “We have a program that was lost early in the season due to coming in next year and also com- we like and we get our players to a serious knee injury. Fortunately mitments from some high school learn that system. In terms of perfor Saint Mary’s, Bible has stepped juniors that will help us to continue sonnel, they may play different po- in to replace Knudsen and the team on our track. We always want to be sitions. It’s a simple system but it has not seen any fall off in this area. competitive in the West Coast Con- is a good one. The players are ready Browning takes great pride ference and to compete for champi- to jump in there when they arrive in the defense he installed, which onships.” and run our type of offense. It’s a was unique at the time: “We were fast offense and a little unique. We the only ones that ran our type of set the outside hitters faster and set defense with our blocking system slower in the middle. Together, it’s and now everyone has taken on our hard to defend.” philosophy and system utilizing +-#*!-+#1 4#07-,# The two Lindseys, senior swing blocking (using your open, middle blocker Lindsey Calvin cross, hop footwork along the net (132) and Lindsey Knudsen (127) while swinging your arms in order The Lamorinda Rugby Football Club, are leading the offense in kills. to penetrate further over the net to aka “Lamo” Says Browning: “Calvin has re- block your opponent) but now it’s ally stepped up in her game as an much more common throughout A community based volunteer attacker and Knudsen along with women’s volleyball.” junior Sienna Young have also im- Besides Knudsen and Thomp- organizaon that provides youth and school age students, aged 6-18, the opportunity to learn and play rugby When I say “good,” in a team environment that promotes both individual you say “neighbor.” development and shared achievement. 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Leading the and they have all shown up in re- the top teams in California,” says offense are seniors Max Stryker ally good shape.” Lathrop. “It allows us to prepare and Jake Stone along with ju- Despite a 13-12 record last for league play and the NorCal niors Mac Darin and Charlie Bet- season, Miramonte closed with a tournament.” tencourt. “The key, says Arroyo, rush, making it to the third round The schedule for the teams is that all of the players on of- of the playoffs before losing to is a little different this year with fense are working well together.” Campolindo. This is a largely each of the teams in the league Senior Alex Archer is a key veteran team as noted by head playing home games against on the defense along with Stryk- coach James Lathrop: “We have each other, which Lathrop appre- er, Darin and Betencourt. In their a good mix of seniors, juniors ciates: “It allows us to play twice eight games so far, Acalanes has and sophomores. It’s a good as many ‘rivalry’ games.” outscored their opponents by group that fun to work with. Lathrop’s goal for the team 18, only giving up 8.7 goals per They are ready to learn and im- is simple: “We just want to keep game. Arroyo has been utilizing prove.” After a slow start this getting better every day in our two goalies, senior Jackson Kirke season, the Matadors have won skills and tactics. We have a and sophomore Parker Tomkins, their last four games. good senior group and I’m ex- who plays about a quarter of the Photo Gint Federas The captains for the team as cited about the underclassmen. games. Both have contributed to voted on by the players are se- I’m looking for the growth of the the team’s early success, says Ar- ope springs eternal as the fense is a solid group this year niors Leo Berkman, Peter Hillen team and our younger players as royo: “Jackson has transitioned Lamorinda boy’s water as well: “We have good size and H and Reid Schioldager. The lone the year progresses.” to goalie over the summer and polo teams start their march speed. Our players have good junior in this group is Jackson Coming to Acalanes from has done a fantastic job. He has a through a series of tournaments water polo IQ as they have all for Painter. It’s not common for a Las Positas College, fi rst year huge wing span. Parker is learn- and nonconference games prior the most part participated in club junior to be named to be a co- head coach Robby Arroyo is no ing the position well which is set- to their conference games. water polo.” captain but, says Lathrop: “Jack- stranger to Acalanes and the Bay ting up to be our primary goalie Campolindo, coming off a The defense is led by junior son is a very talented player and Area. Says Arroyo: “I live in the the next two years.” 24-4 record last year and making goalie Logan Estes and a fresh- a hard worker. He is a leader by area and have been involved with Acalanes has already played it to the championship game in man, West Temkin. Says Price: example.” Painter played for the the local water polo teams and in the Menlo Invitational and Rocklin before losing to Sacred “Logan is tall, athletic with a Youth National Team this sum- am well aware of the strong his- will be playing in the Southern Heart Prep by a score of 5-4 has good frame and has experience.” mer. tory that Acalanes has had in wa- California Invitational in Octo- picked up where they left off The overall goal for the Cam- Berkman and Painter are key ter polo.” As a four-year starter ber. Arroyo appreciates what the winning three of their fi rst four polindo defense is to play with players for the Miramonte of- for the University of California team can get out of these tourna- games. Despite losing four se- a high level or press, avoiding fense but the group has a lot of water polo team, Arroyo played ments: “We get to play against niors who have gone on to play getting into zones and drops. depth, says Lathrop: “As a rule, for Acalanes legend Steve Heast- the elite teams and players from in college, head coach Miles “We want to be a good transition we don’t want to rely on one or man for whom the aquatic center around the state and the country, Price speaks confi dently about team,” says Price. two players. We have a balanced at Acalanes has been named. preparing up for the league sea- the Cougars prospects: “We are a Campolindo has three tour- attack and any number of players The Dons have showed ini- son.” veteran team with a lot of experi- naments on their schedule. The can step up and be factors on of- tial improvement from last year’s Besides the huge group of se- ence despite our losses through Cougars have already played in fense.” 13-12 team beginning the season niors, Acalanes has had a number graduation. Still we are always the Santa Barbara Invitational, On defense, senior Spencer winning six of their fi rst eight of new players as well, which Ar- looking to increase depth and going 2-1 and will be playing in Campos will be the starting goal- matches. Having lost four of royo sees as a positive: “Some of there is room for the players to the South Coast Tournament in ie. He will be helped greatly by their last fi ve matches shows that the additional players are taking move up on the roster.” With a Newport and the North-South Peter Hillen, says Lathrop: “Pe- there is still a ways to go. Arroyo time to learn but we have been 9-2 record so far this season, the Tournament in Atherton later in ter is a key player on the defense. appreciates the maturity of his able to work through the new Cougars are setting themselves the season. He is always assigned to guard team: “We are a mentally tough ideas and approaches of playing up well for the post-season. Price, who played water polo our opponent’s top player.” team with a lot of seniors contrib- and studying game fi lm. As with The captains for this year’s at UC Santa Barbara and profes- Miramonte played in the Elite uting. The eleven seniors know any new coach, you’re introduc- team are seniors Garrett Dunn, sionally in Spain and Australia, 8 tournament this past weekend that this is their last opportunity ing new offensive and defensive Marcus Longton and Giorgio appreciates the challenges his in Southern California at Har- to compete and it shows in both schemes but I also recognize Alessandria who, according to team faces: “There are a number vard-Westlake High School and practices and the games. The ex- what they do well and what the Price, “are the leaders of the team of high-level teams that we com- will be playing in the South- perience we bring has helped us prior coach has taught them. I’m in and out of the water.” pete against in these tournaments ern California Tournament, the out in a lot of tough games.” always looking to see where we Last season, Campolindo and it’s a good challenge to our- North-South Tournament and the The Dons play an aggressive can add things in.” outscored their opponents by 209 selves.” Memorial Tournament. offense, getting the ball down the goals and Price feels that the of- Price sums up the prospects Acalanes-Miramonte girls water polo face off in rivalry game By Jon Kingdon henever there is a so-called of an anticipated event. Leading 7-2 at the half, advantage of a number of power Buchel described her, “a rock back Wrivalry game, commenta- Such was the case when the Acalanes held off a late charge by plays.” there.” Besides Donleavy’s per- tors are always quick to say that undefeated (13-0) Acalanes girls Miramonte who got as close as This however was a game won formance, the defense led by Alex with such games, you can throw water polo team took on the de- 9-6. Acalanes head coach Misha by the defense. The Dons were Fellner and Rowell protected Don- out the record book. A comment fending champion (8-2) Mira- Buchel’s strategy was to attack particularly concerned with con- leavy with several blocked shots. like this generally occurs when monte team Sept. 26 at Miramonte and be aggressive: “We were retaining Miramonte’s Katie Lyons Miramonte will have a chance one of the teams has a bad record. High School. 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Front, from left: Bulky Smith, Brody Suba, Oliver Rasmussen, Finley Geddes, Russell Geh- rig, Luca Fazio, Nate Marek, Nikko Wang; back row: coach Daniel Moise, Preston Repulles, Cameron Rasmussen, River Lockwood, Henry Goodman, Harry Zimmerman, Walter Kane (not pictured Skyler Berkley). Photo Kristine Rasmussen Photo provided he East Bay Eclipse 08 boys’ lunar team we have been working hard on at practice. he California Magic U13 girls soccer extremely gritty soccer throughout the entire Twas undefeated in the San Ramon Sum- Above all, their never give up attitude and Tteam competed in the CUFA Tahoe Fall weekend,” said head coach Michael Jacobs. merfest Soccer tournament Aug. 25-26. They desire to win is a quality that is beyond mea- Classic taking fi rst place in their age group. “This is such a great group of girls to coach. took the championship in the fi nal game after sure. I am very proud of their hard work and Teams participated in the tournament from The care, encouragement and trust they have overtime and penalty kick/shoot out to win dedication and I expect an exciting season across California and Idaho. The Magic for one another is an honor to be around. We 6-5. “Over the weekend our players showed ahead for us,” said Coach Daniel Moise. girls fi nished 4-0 outscoring its opponents by are all so proud of them.” an amazing sense for the team play that a combined 14-2 goals. “The team played Acalanes shortstop spends summer on Great Britain Women’s National Under 19 Softball Team By Jon Kingdon England, however all of the as- and conditioning.” Salmon was ground ball and will hit about 150 sistant coaches were Americans. chosen from over 500 applicants balls. The upperclassmen saw how Salmon appreciated the opportu- for one of the 20 spots on the team. much she cared about the game and nity to work under different coach- Of softball, Salmon says: came to accept her. Morgan could es: “I would say that every coach “When you fi nd something that you be a great player in any sport and in softball is different in the ways love and never want to not do it, it just recently had a growth spurt to that they teach the game and it was keeps you working and practicing. 5’10” and has kept her coordina- a cool experience. Our head coach You just can’t let it go. I really ention. Not to mention that she is also did a good job, but he wasn’t as joy the speed and the intensity of a straight-A honor roll student.” tough as the American coaches.” the game.” Salmon appreciates the help Salmon played in 16 games Besides playing, Salmon is also that she has has received from her overall against teams from the a junior coach for the LMYA soft- head coach: “He is amazing, the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Italy, ball team because “I want to give most benefi cial coach I have ever Germany, Israel, Egypt, Nigeria back to the sport.” had. He has been helping me since and the Czech Republic, playing in Salmon, who plays shortstop, I was in the sixth grade, taking me England and climaxing with the fi - has also played at various times for to fi elding and batting lessons. He Photo Gint Federas nal tournament in Starazano, Italy. two club teams – Batbusters out has always been there for me and f you asked Acalanes sophomore as she enters her sophomore year in “We did well, fi nishing sixth over- of Stockton and the Suncats out of has been a constant help for me.” IMorgan Salmon “What did you high school. Salmon also spends all,” said Salmon Gilroy and batted .600 last season Besides Silva, Salmon cites do this summer?” you had best time as a swim coach for the Lam- It was more than just softball as a freshman for Acalanes. Step- three other coaches from her club leave more than a few minutes to orinda Youth Association. for Salmon: “It was a life chang- ping in as a starter for Acalanes was teams: “Shawn Ching, who has hear all that she experienced. Softball is just beginning to ing experience. My social skills a positive experience for Salmon: helped be with my batting, Dave From July 5-22, Salmon played become a major sport in England, increased living abroad and talking “The upperclassmen really wel- Guttierez and James Jimenez, on the Great Britain Women’s Na- says Salmon. “It’s nowhere the to so many different people about comed me. It’s a great experience who have helped me with getting tional Under 19 Softball Team. level that it is in the United States their experiences, enabling me to playing with the team.” my name out to various colleges, Since Salmon’s father, Tom, was but it is very competitive. Still, the connect to the rest of the world.” Acalanes head coach Victor though they can not contact me un- born in the United Kingdom, this majority of the players on the team It was Salmon’s mother who Silva speaks glowingly of Salmon’s til my junior year.” provided Salmon with dual-citizen- were Americans and we had only discovered that the British team talent and attitude: “As the season Salmon has participated in vari- ship. 3-4 British players.” Salmon was was looking for eligible players progressed, Morgan took over be- ous softball camps at Utah State, Salmon’s mother, Nicole, was a the youngest player on the team, from outside England. It was not coming the leader of the team. She Iowa State and Clemson, which has soccer player and Tom was a bas- which consisted of active and com- the typical tryout to make the team, was chosen all-league last season. provided her with a great deal of ketball player but Morgan’s fi rst mitted college players from schools says Salmon: “I was asked to send She has the fi ve tools to be a great exposure to the Division I schools. love was softball, which she began like Yale and UCLA. them a video tape of me doing vari- player – hitting, hitting with power, Until then, the Acalanes Dons soft- playing at the age of 5 with the Robbie Robison, the head ous softball skills from which they throwing, fi elding and running. ball team will be the benefi ciary of Pleasant Hill Baseball Association coach of the British team, is from analyzed my hitting and fi elding Nobody works harder than Mor- Salmon’s talents. and has been playing continuously mechanics along with my strength gan. She takes ground ball after Page: C4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Sold-out LLLC Sweet Thursday event features author and civil rights activist ... continued from Page B3 Moving to Oakland in 1927 area that is now probably where her personal political awareness Lack of diversity, she said, di- recording she made of “Sign My after their homeland was de- the Oakland Coliseum is,” a brief now.” Asked during an audience minishes the nation. “The diver- Name to Freedom,” a song she stroyed that same year by the but signifi cant mention about Q&A about education today, sity is where our richness comes. wrote in 1964. Claiming that she massive New Orleans fl oods, visiting and being honored at the Soskin said, “I was educated We are enhanced by those differ- has “lost my sense of future,” the family lived with Soskin’s White House at the invitation of before Prop. 13 when the public ences. To be all of who you are, but is enrolled in the grand im- grandfather in East Oakland. Her Michelle and Barak Obama, and school system in California was no matter who you are, is the job provisation that is life, Soskin father worked in the hospitality her work with the National Parks. the envy of the country. I did of all of us,” she said. Later, she has made a discovery. “Time is industry, wearing a red bell cap Soskin was integral to the grow up with none of the African added, “I am living in the future absolutely precious. Everything I while working in a hotel. “Our planning of the Rosie the Riv- American literary heroes in my that we created back in the ‘60s. do has to be real, truthful. I now mothers were 50-cents-an-hour eter/WWII Home Front National life. But because I had the same We made that together, all of us can see the patterns I couldn’t see domestic servants, taking care of Historical Park in Richmond. heroes my (white) friends were did, black and brown and yellow when I was going through them.” white people’s homes and white Recreating the lost stories of Af- worshipping, I’m less separated and straight and gay. That I get to To Soskin, that there are other people’s children,” she recalled. rican Americans and Japanese out. I was also growing up in a give voice to that is such a privi- people sharing her purpose—to Soskin’s life as told in her Americans who played vital, time when the crushing weight of lege.” make the world better by reach- memoir that includes entries from until recently unacknowledged low-expectations was not some- It’s hard to resist using the ing to higher points of truth— “CBreaux Speaks,” the blog she roles in the war effort is Soskin’s thing I was experiencing. There word “divine” when referring provides hope and means “we’ve created, is impossible to fi t into mission. She leads popular pre- weren’t enough African Ameri- to Soskin. To close the evening, got it right.” a 60-minute presentation or a sentations at the park three days cans in the public schools to this woman who has lived nearly To learn more about Soskin single news article. “You live 97 each week. “Make reservations; make new rules against. We were a century and experienced un- or order her memoir, visit https:// years, you’ve got lots of amazing we’re already booked through expected to deliver as much as imaginable social, economic, www.signmynamebook.com/. stories,” she said. But highlights October,” she suggested. anyone else did. 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October Gardening Guide with Cynthia Brian. ...read on Page D14

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nother scorching summer has led to recording to the Cal Fire website, readyforwildfi re. cord-breaking wildfi res across California, org, there are several fi re-resistant landscaping tips Aincluding three major brushfi res in Lamor- to consider when designing your yard: inda. As residents contemplate landscape updates • Create fi re-safe zones using stone walls, path- in the coming year, it is important to be aware of ways, and patios. crucial guidelines that will aid in smarter landscap- • Cover bare spaces with rock, gravel, and gar- ing decisions. dens. A fi rescape, or fi re-resistant landscape, uses • While fi re-proof plants don’t exist, choose plants less likely to burn and strategically places high-moisture plants that grow close to the them to resist the spread of fi re to your home. Ac- ground and have low sap and resin content. Fire-resistant tree: citrus Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018

Lamorinda Home Sales recorded City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: LAFAYETT E 18 $780,000 $2,450,000 MORA GA 6 $475,000 $1,930,000 ORINDA 9 $1,050,100 $2,200,100 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax information shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published fi ve to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETT E 518 Bavarian Court, $1,440,000, 4 Bdrms, 2574 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 9-6-18; Previous Sale: $1,360,000, 04-12-07 3319 Beechwood Drive, $1,003,000, 3 Bdrms, 1252 SqFt, 1946 YrBlt, 8-31-18; Previous Sale: $565,500, 10-15-03 3303 Berta Lane, $995,000, 3 Bdrms, 1296 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 9-6-18; Previous Sale: $46,000, 07-13-77 1216 Cambridge Drive, $2,450,000, 4 Bdrms, 2565 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 8-31-18; Previous Sale: $119,000, 08-13-73 30 Circle Creek Court, $780,000, 2 Bdrms, 1248 SqFt, 1978 YrBlt, 8-31-18; Previous Sale: $345,000, 11-20-01 985 Condit Court, $1,325,000, 3 Bdrms, 1596 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 8-24-18; Previous Sale: $94,000, - - 3252 Greenhills Drive, $1,860,000, 4 Bdrms, 3480 SqFt, 1986 YrBlt, 8-27-18; Previous Sale: $1,680,000, 08-24-16 963 Hawthorne Drive, $1,475,000, 4 Bdrms, 1908 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 9-5-18; Previous Sale: $1,435,000, 03-30-15 3747 Highland Road, $1,425,000, 4 Bdrms, 1827 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 8-27-18; Previous Sale: $660,000, 03-19-02 3155 Indian Way, $1,750,000, 4 Bdrms, 2702 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 8-28-18; Previous Sale: $339,000, 07-31-87 670 Jennie Court, $1,750,000, 4 Bdrms, 2433 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 8-29-18; Previous Sale: $1,150,000, 08-17-12 845 McEllen Way, $1,480,000, 4 Bdrms, 2100 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 8-24-18 3445 Moraga Boulevard, $950,000, 2 Bdrms, 768 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 9-6-18; Previous Sale: $900,000, 02-25-16 949 Oak View Circle, $1,838,000, 3 Bdrms, 1904 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 8-28-18; ORINDA ~ 11 Moraga Court Previous Sale: $1,100,000, 08-17-16 Beautifully updated and expanded single level rancher 3336 Oak Court, $1,248,000, 3 Bdrms, 1272 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 9-6-18; features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, office or in-law, Previous Sale: $339,000, 07-07-92 au-pair setup with its own entrance, kitchen and private, 3143 Old Tunnel Road, $1,085,000, 3 Bdrms, 2013 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 9-4-18 3215 Sharon Court, $1,335,000, 3 Bdrms, 1861 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 8-27-18 fenced yard. Located at the end of the court, the more 1226 Woodborough Road, $1,487,500, 2 Bdrms, 2344 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 8-29-18 than half acre lot offers a true park-like yard. MORA GA Great commute location, just minutes to downtown 119 Ascot Court #6, $490,000, 2 Bdrms, 1140 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 8-24-18; Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Bart and Hwy 24. Previous Sale: $445,000, 08-18-06 Offered at $1,829,000 625 Augusta Drive, $855,000, 2 Bdrms, 1262 SqFt, 1976 YrBlt, 9-4-18; Previous Sale: $325,000, 05-07-99 350 Calle La Mesa, $1,430,000, 3 Bdrms, 1974 SqFt, 1969 YrBlt, 8-30-18 G K B 315 Constance Place, $1,625,000, 4 Bdrms, 2705 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 8-31-18; 925.254.1212 Previous Sale: $1,205,000, 06-02-03 TheBeaubelleGroup.com 651 Moraga Road #32, $475,000, 2 Bdrms, 1144 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 8-30-18; CABRE# 00678426, 01165322 Previous Sale: $275,000, 10-11-01 56 Parson Brown Court, $1,930,000, 4 Bdrms, 3145 SqFt, 2000 YrBlt, 8-30-18; Offered at $1,829,000 Previous Sale: $1,266,500, 09-19-01 ... continued on Page D17 31 BROADMOOR STREET, MORAGA | OFFERED AT $1,475,000 Prime Moraga Country Club location rarely available for-sale. This 2828 sq. ft. two story 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths home sits on an oversized 9000+ sq. ft. lot. The quiet, court setting is exceptional with its natural California beauty and adjacent open space. The home is just steps to satellite pool, nearby sports field & basketball court and walking distance to MCC Club House. The comfortable master retreat is located on the first story offering all the right spaces including remodeled bathroom, two walk-in closets and separate home office. Take in lovely vistas of rolling Moraga hills from nearly every window and enjoy fall evenings on your spacious decks. The open floor plan includes hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling and gorgeous gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stylish tile floors. Enjoy entertaining friends and family in your large living room with cozy fireplace.

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Fire-resistant shrub: bearberry cotoneaster Photos Jenn Freedman

Moraga-Orinda Fire District Chief Dave Winnacker reinforces the importance of fi rescaping: “MOFD encourages residents to consider fi re resistant landscaping to increase the defensible space around homes and to make our community more resilient and prepared for a wildfi re event. eseTh passive measures signifi cantly increase the survivability of homes and will dramatically slow the advance of fi re, giving responders valuable time to suppress a fi re before it spreads.” While there are many choices for fi re-resistant plants, examples of safer plants suitable for Lamorinda specifi cally include: • Trees: western redbud, citrus, coast live oak, Carolina laurel cherry; • Shrubs: aloe, coff eeberry, bush morning glory, pomegranate, Italian buck- Fire-resistant shrub: aloe Photos Jenn Freedman thorn, currant; • Groundcover: bearberry cotoneaster, carpet bugle, candytuft , trailing South in Orinda. “When I design landscapes that require buff ers from fi re-prone areas, African daisy, fan fl ower; and employing plant species and natives such as Coff eeberry and Cotoneaster are solid • Vines: cape honeysuckle, and potato vine. choices. When these types of low-growing dense species are planted in broad areas For a comprehensive list of plants with favorable and unfavorable fi re perfor- and combined with permeable hardscape elements like gravel or decomposed gran- mance ratings, visit diablofi resafe.org/tolerance. Local nurseries, like Orchard ite, they can act as a fi re break.” Nursery in Lafayett e, McDonnel Nursery in Orinda or the Moraga Garden Center, Plants not recommended for fi re-prone areas generally have a low-moisture can also off er guidance on fi re-resistant plants available locally. A plant’s fi re resis- content, high percentage of dead matt er/debris, and/or a high surface area to vol- tance can be seriously compromised if not maintained: plants not properly irrigat- ume ratio. Examples of trees that fall into this unfavorable bucket include fi r, spruce, ed or pruned have an increased fi re risk. and eucalyptus. Landscape contractors can off er guidance for fi rescaping your specifi c home as Ensuring we adhere to fi rescaping guidelines will safeguard our community well as solid plant choices, such as Christian Ehrhorn of Misty Morning Gardens into next summer and beyond. O PEN SUNDAY 1-4PM

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Feng Shui Spring cleaning in the fall? By Michele Duffy able in cooler temperatures. Th ere is nothing more daunting or discouraging than trying to clean out the garage in 90-degree weather, so take advantage of the cooler air of fall, especially early in the morning, and get busy purging. And with the fall and winter holidays coming soon, gett ing a head start on clearing our pantries, kitchen cabinets, dining room drawers, and other areas allows us to be bett er prepared to create a refresh on our upcoming holiday season. It also gives you a chance ahead of time to review all the moving parts, discard ratt y dining room linens and make slight upgrades in your entertaining needs. Having plenty of time to plan intimate gatherings will truly allow you to entertain with grace. Our clothes closets and dresser drawers need winterizing as well. Put the summer gear away and have the warmer sweaters ready to go. While you are winterizing your closets and drawers it’s a great time to purge old clothes or things that no longer fi t, or donate items to local charities. Th e same is true for clearing out the shoes and boots and perhaps donating the ones that no longer work. Once the declutt ering is under control you have a bett er idea of other needs you have, like perhaps painting your dining room, recovering chair cushions, hang- ing new drapes or whatever is calling your att ention. Th e fi nishing touches and creative fl air will be far more fun to engage in with the heavy lift ing of clearing out clutt er already completed. Feng Shui clutt er clearing tips: • Make sure the wind is not excessively strong or eerily still when you clear clutt er. When the wind is excessively harsh, money can’t accumulate, so it’s a great time to get rid of dated documents, fi les and papers from your offi ce. • Choose a time of day when you’re the most energized – not in your slump. Keeping surfaces tidy creates a more serene home experience so when you declutt er cabinets, the surface mess can Daylight and mornings are best of all. then easily be stored. Photo provided • Wear yang colors of red, orange, pink or yellow clothing if possible – and avoid wearing black, grey or dark blue (yin colored) clothing. ost of us associate tidying up the areas where clutt er accumulates in the • Take breaks. Aft er 25 minutes you are free to stop for the day. If you feel springtime, however fall is equally relevant to let things go that no lon- like continuing, great! Mger serve us and clutt er defi nitely falls into that category. Feng Shui al- Before you begin, start to shift the stagnation of the area by increasing the yang lows us to be more connected and aligned with nature by inviting the wisdom and energy by turning on all of the lights, open the windows or door in that space – even healing nature off ers into our homes. Clutt er accumulates when energy stagnates if just a crack – and keep open until you fi nish, burn sandalwood or juniper incense and, likewise, energy stagnates when clutt er accumulates. Clutt er a symptom of and keep it burning the entire time. You can also use an electric diff user with pure energy drains, stuck, heavy or stagnant life force chi. aromatherapy oils of sweet orange, neroli or bergamot. Clap and/or ring bells to When you clear the physical, emotional and mental clutt er, the stagnant en- wake up the space. Th en play uplift ing, joyful, loud-ish music and keep it playing ergy in you and your environment releases and is free. Releasing the stuck energy while you clear. may keep you in a holding patt ern of exhaustion or procrastination, feeling over- Clear the clutt er just 15-25 minutes at a time (you can set an alarm if you’d whelmed, depressed or anxious. like). Take a break and then keep going only if you’re inspired and excited to do Clearing clutt er also gives you more clarity, bett er sleep, more vitality, greater so. Mark four boxes or bags as “Trash,” “Recycling,” “Donate,” or “Transit to other joy, ability to move forward, welcome the new, weight loss, increased prosperity, house or business.” more time, less cleaning and clearer thinking. Consider whether each item lift s your energy, if you love it, if you use it, and if So like the sturdy trees around us that lose their leaves as a signal the fall season you need it. has arrived, you can also release and lose the clutt er in your home that has accumu- ... continued on Page D10 lated over the year so far. Since fall weather is much cooler, clearing out the garage is much more enjoy- New Price! 32 Orchard Road, Orinda Glorious and 3004grand Sq Ft., 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths. .23 acres, ON ORCHARD IN GLORIETTA2 car garage| $1,995,000 32 Orchard Road, Orinda ±2862 Sq Ft., 4 Beds, 3.5 Baths. .23 acres, 2 car garage | $1,927,000

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Feng Shui Spring cleaning in the fall? ... continued from Page D8 If your answer is “no,” it’s clutter and has to go. After you finish for the day, empty the trash and garbage immediately outside of your home or business, take things in the transit box back to the room where they belong, and spray aromatherapy in the space or burn incense one more time. Once a room is cleared, use aromatherapy cleaning products scented with pine, basil, lemon grass, tea tree, orange or rosemary to deep clean the walls, ceilings and floors of the room (delegate, if you wish). If you have carpeting or rugs, sprinkle a mix of baking soda with a few drops of aromatherapy oil of choice in rugs (also try Method or Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning products) and vacuum. Then admire your work and appreciate a real sense of accomplishment in taking care of your container and protecting your investment while creating healthy Feng Shui.

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Cynthia Brian’s Gardening Guide for October Born to be wild By Cynthia Brian “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ~ Martin Buber blue lagoons, northern lights, and minimal sunshine. Most people live in Reykjavik, the capital, which has a population of only 338,378 and a median age of 38. Iceland, a country of fi erce contrasts, is geared for the rugged and the youthful. I visited this wild, wild country recently during the season of “the midnight sun” when darkness never comes and sleep is elusive. Twilight reigned supreme allowing for plenty of exploring and hiking adventures. Summer in Iceland was freezing cold with unpredictable blustery North Atlantic weather, gray skies, men- acing clouds, bone-chilling rain, and gusty winds. Sunshine in any minimal amount was not on the agenda. My daily wardrobe included gloves, faux fur hat, layers of clothing, double muffl ers, boots and a warm raincoat. Naturally, a bathing suit was always packed in my bag for that daily dip in a “secret” hot springs lagoon where the natives and visitors come to warm up. As a traveler who dives into the culture of a nation, I wanted to indulge in the Icelandic cuisine. To supply fresh vegetables, hothouses operate year round using geothermal energy providing tasty and nutritious veggies to augment a diet of fi sh and meat. Dining out is expensive. Th e average price for a green salad was $30. Ev- erything I ordered at authentic local restaurants was unique and delicious with the exception of fermented shark which was the most disgusting, foul smelling, horrid tasting item I’ve ever experienced. I spent a full day sick to my stomach aft er just a few nauseating bites, yet this is considered an Icelandic winter staple. ... continued on page D16

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of hungry sheep. Acres of butt ercups, wild perennial sweet pea, angelica, mustard, hawkweed, lady smock, Arctic sea rocket, meadowsweet, wild strawberry, gentian, Lady’s mantle, marsh marigold, cornflower, yarrow, violets, and Iceland poppy hugged the ground. Th e dandelions grew to almost two feet tall and are harvested as a nourishing edible. Lichen and moss covered the fi elds of lava. eTh treasured Icelandic moss is said to be so delicate that a single footprint will take a hundred years to regenerate. Autumn is an auspicious time to sow wildfl ower seeds in America. What makes a fl ower a wildfl ower? Basically, wildfl owers grow happily without any hu- man cultivation. Th ey live and thrive within an interactive plant community. Many wildfl owers are native to a certain region and when they freely reproduce in another area, they have naturalized. If you’d like to introduce wildfl owers into your landscape, decide on the species you want and buy seeds from a trusted company. Make sure the plants are not an invasive species. (You can always check the USDA plant database at htt ps:// plants.usda.gov/java/.) Sow seeds directly into the ground or into containers. Make sure seeds are protected from winter chills and marauding birds. Here’s my list of beautiful wildfl owers that will easily domesticate: Blackeyed Susans (Rudbeckia) Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) Butt ercups California Poppy Columbine (Aquilegia) Conefl owers (Echinacea) Coreopsis Lupines Mustard Penstemons Wild perennial sweet pea Yarrow Carpeted in blue lupines as far as the eye can see. Photos Cynthia Brian If fl owers can fl ourish in the extreme What interested me most was the ever-changing unique landscape on this small climate of Iceland, they will go wild in our isle bordering the Arctic Circle. I was mesmerized by the plethora of wildfl owers, temperate gardens. Create secret destina- grasses, and moss carpeting the island. Flowers sprouted in the cracks of lava fl ows, tions that are born to be wild! spilled down the sides of volcanoes, and grew on the edges of the glaciers. While riding Icelandic horses (a small sturdy breed endemic to Iceland only) through the “Wild thing. countryside, I saw miles and miles of blue lupines fi lling the fi elds as far as the eye You make my heart sing. could see. In the 1950s seeds from Alaskan lupines were scatt ered in a few regions You make everything. of Iceland to help with erosion and soil improvement. Th ey have now naturalized, Groovy! It is said that a footprint in the Icelandic moss will much to the delight of visitors and the chagrin of the populace who have denoted I think I love you.” – Th e Troggs take over a hundred years to regenerate. lupines as invasive weeds that crowd out indigenous plants and stunt the growth Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Pag e: D17

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Lamorinda Home Sales recorded ... continued from page D2 ORINDA 21 Cedar Lane, $2,200,100, 4 Bdrms, 2761 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 8-31-18; Previous Sale: $1,890,000, 11-23-16 36 Dolores Way, $1,100,000, 3 Bdrms, 1733 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 8-31-18; Previous Sale: $430,000, 10-26-99 October Sale! 7 Easton Court, $1,200,000, 3 Bdrms, 1624 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 8-29-18; Previous Sale: $880,000, 01-30-18 11 El Dorado Lane, $1,620,000, 3 Bdrms, 2528 SqFt, 1972 YrBlt, 8-30-18; Previous Sale: $849,000, 05-29-03 family owned since 1933 8 Fleetwood Court, $1,316,500, 4 Bdrms, 2186 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 8-24-18; Previous Sale: $695,000, 06-28-01 66 Hacienda Circle, $1,175,000, 3 Bdrms, 1790 SqFt, 25% off all Perennials, Trees and Shrubs Pump 1964 YrBlt, 8-27-18 Also on sale...benches, bistro sets, kin 6 Lavenida Drive, $1,680,000, 4 Bdrms, 2115 SqFt, 1953 Patch YrBlt, 8-29-18; Previous Sale: $1,680,000, 08-29-18 canvas prints and more! 9 North Lane, $1,050,100, 3 Bdrms, 2212 SqFt, 1946 YrBlt, 9-5-18; Previous Sale: $875,000, 09-30-15 11 Paintbrush Lane, $2,050,000, 5 Bdrms, 2738 SqFt, 2016 YrBlt, 9-4-18; Previous Sale: $1,799,000, 04-07-17 Page: D18 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 Cynthia Brian’s October Gardening Tips DISCOUNTED grass seed. October is the month to plant or refurbish your lawn. Since my favorite lawn seed is not sold in Cali- fornia, I have arranged for a special discount for my clients, readers, and radio listeners. Save 20 percent on Grass seed through Oct. 10, with code STAR20. Enjoy!

SPIDER WEBS strangling your plants? You might have spider mites. Th ey make a spider web-like nett ing to protect themselves and their eggs and are almost impossible see with the naked eye. Put a piece of white paper under the leaves of a plant and shake the plant. If a pepper like substance falls on the paper you have spider mites. You can spray with a strong stream of water, use benefi cial insects such as ladybugs or lacewings, or spray with NEEM oil. A chemical pesticide is not recommended as it kills the benefi cials and not the spider mites.

RA KE leaves as they fall. As long as the leaves are not diseased, add them to your compost pile or to an area of your garden that could use extra mulch.

BUY spring bulbs now. Refrigerate tulips, hyacinths, crocus, and muscari for four to six weeks. Place in a mesh bag in the refrigerator away from any fruits that could emit ethylene gas, which will stunt blooms. Ranunculus and anemones do not need pre-chilling. An abandoned 4-wheeler in a wet fi eld of butt ercups. PLANT cool season vegetables including beets, carrots, lett uce, arugula, kale, caulifl ower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, peas, and onions.

CONTINUE picking tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and squash for your meals.

HARVEST pumpkins, Indian corn, and gourds for Halloween and autumn décor.

DIVIDE clumps of daylilies, bearded iris, and clivia as they don’t like to be crowded. Once divided, they will bloom more profusely.

GIVE new perennials a chance to sett le in for a spring bloom by planting in October.

REDUCE irrigation as the weather cools. Reset timers or turn them off completely.

CHECK out fall colored deciduous trees and shrubs to add to your garden.

Happy Gardening. Happy Growing. Cynthia Brian

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New Listing New Listing New Listing Ann Ward 117 Goodfellow Drive 3287 Sugarberry Lane 440 Ridgeview Drive 1877 Maybelle Drive Jenny Lyons Wilhite Traditional, recently renovated, Charming 3 Bed/2 Bath in desirable The perfect project! Demo is done, Not typical Gregory Gardens! At family home set on large 1.07 acre Woodland area. Updated kitchen. so bring your contractor and your the quiet end of Maybelle, sits this Margaret Zucker parcel with spectacular views. Great yard for entertaining! creativity. great 3 Bed/2 Bath home both inside and out! $1,295,000 $938,000 $499,000 $875,000

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