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What's the Buzz in Lafayette? By Cathy Tyson Town News 2, 3, 4, 6, 12 The Buzztones are Back! Life in Lamorinda 5, 7, 8, 9 verything old is new again. Customer loyalty dents’ support of local businesses. Dedicated shopper ztones. “It was absolutely nuts,” said lead singer David Letters to Editor 6 and supporting your town never go out of style. reunion, classmate reunion, even a band reunion – this Martin. The band came together in 1979, changed the E is a love fest you don’t want to miss. line-up in 1981 and went their separate ways in 1989, Public Forum 6 That’s why the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring It’s also a chance to meet the merchants who although “We’ve all stayed friends.” Real Estate 12 the “Try Lafayette First Thank You Party.” Residents are invited to Plaza Park on Friday June 5 to enjoy keep Lafayette so vital, and possibly rub elbows with “We have this weird, wonderful relationship, like Business 13 complimentary refreshments and the fabulous retro former classmates and Buzztone fans from Acalanes, four wacky brothers with great chemistry. When we Schools 14, 15, 16 sounds of the Buzztones. Merchants truly appreciated Miramonte and Campolindo who have stayed in the sing together there’s this magic that happens,” said In the Back Yard 17 the support of long time customers who really did area since their respective glory days of high school. Martin, referring to the Buzztone vibe of humor, antics Not to be Missed 18, 19 make an effort to shop Lafayette first. Locals of a certain age probably remember and fun. Many residents know him as David Van Service Directory 18 The very popular local band is reuniting for a fondly Wednesday nights at Abernathy’s in Walnut Overveen, son of Jop and Irene Van Overveen. Dining 20 few special events including this celebration of resi- Creek, waiting in lines out the door to listen to the Buz- ... continued on page 2 Sports 21, 22, 23 Advertising Classified 22 HOW TO CONTACT US 22 Shop Moraga 24 NEW LISTING IN ORINDA Charming Ranch-style home nestled into one of the best professionally landscaped .54 acre This Week Read About: lots in the Orinda Country Club. This home is sunny, open, airy and has great light all day Next Steps for the Downtown Plan 2 long. A one-level home, it offers wonderful views of Las Trampas and other local hills Compromise on Specific Plan? 3 through many windows. Enjoy a modern kitchen, three spacious bedrooms, and two baths. There are dual pane sliders and walls of glass in the master suite, family and living rooms. Crest View Residents Take On Council 4 This home is terrific for adult and family entertaining. $1,075,000. Voices of Lafayette 5 Photographers Finish First with Us 7 April Matthews Village Associates 93 Moraga Way, #103, Orinda, 925-254-0505 www.villageassociates.com • www.dreamhomelamorinda.com ASSOCIATES Culinary Art at Artisan Bistro 9 REAL ESTATE Open Sunday 2-4 Designer Clothes in Moraga? 13 H1N1 Arrives, Schools Stay Open 14 LAFCO to MOFD, Woman Marine Corps Arrest Made After Student’s Death 15 Campo Boys Swim to the Top 21 Moraga, and Orinda—Keep Talking Vet Shares Story of Service Mats Advance in NCS Play 21 By Andrea A. Firth By Jennifer Wake epresentatives from the town of Moraga, the city of Orinda, and the Mor- hile history often focuses on how have considered. She joined the Marine Raga Orinda Fire District (MOFD) drew a collective sigh of relief as a Wwomen filled openings at factories Corps Women’s Reserve. subcommittee for the Local Agency Formation Commission of Contra Costa as ‘Rosie the Riveters’ during World War II, Soon after, Sinnott found herself at

PRSRT STD PRSRT more than 300,000 women served in the Camp Lejeune in North Carolina with hun- PAID U.S.POSTAGE AD-VANTAGE County (LAFCO) decided to defer recommendations to annex the MOFD or the city of Orinda to ConFire, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection Dis- military between 1941 and 1945. dreds of other women recruits, and thou- trict. Although the three agencies (MOFD, Moraga, and Orinda) have not been In February 1945, when the war was sands of men preparing for deployment in complete agreement about all things related to fire service delivery financ- still raging in Europe, Catherine Sinnott overseas. ing over the past year, the triumvirate had collectively rejected any attachment (who was 21 years old at the time, and who While more than 70,000 women were to ConFire—a large metropolitan fire agency which serves nine cities and sev- now resides in Lafayette) decided to help part of the Army and Navy Nurse Corps eral unincorporated areas stretching from Lafayette to Martinez and San Pablo her country. She had finished three years at during World War II, hundreds of thousands to Antioch. UC Berkeley, and knew that she could take of women served in other military branches While the LAFCO subcommittee must take their recommendations to advantage of the G.I. Bill, which offered and filled many jobs, including those in all the full Commission for adoption, any annexation to ConFire in the near fu- college or vocational training funding for aspects of food service, transport, mechan- ture seems unlikely. ... continued on page 7 returning World War II veterans, so she did ics, as guards, and as members of marching something many of her friends never would bands. ... continued on page 10 Lamorinda Moms ‘Best of Lamorinda’ Winners Historical Homes of Lafayette By Stephanie Kusinski By Cathy Tyson Lamorinda Moms is a social and support And the winner of the ‘oldest house still club for parents with children under five in standing’ in Lafayette goes to the the greater Lamorinda area. The organiza- charming red home that’s been sitting tion strives to help members enrich their comfortably on the banks of the lives through cultivating new friendships, Lafayette Creek for about 149 years. personal and professional growth, and The “Daley House,” at 3306 Moraga community involvement. Since 1995, Boulevard near Carol Lane, looks Lamorinda Moms ... amazingly well-preserved, although

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Monday, June 8, 7pm Lic. 01482454 Open Sunday 1 to 4 pm Extensively remodeled Planning Comm. 7pm 4BD/3BA in great Orinda (925) 339-1918 location! Perfect for Community Center, Manzanita Room [email protected] www.DanaGreenTeam.com moving up or down 500 St Mary’s Road $899,000 Thursday, June 4 Design Review 7pm Lafayette Not Keen on Community Center, Manzanita Room 500 St Mary’s Road Potential Traffic Impact of New Moraga Plan Trail Neighborhood Perfection in Lafayette… Tuesday, June 9 By Cathy Tyson 3322 Beechwood Drive, Lafayette Senior Services 3:30pm oncerned about traffic im- “Lafayette continues to have as well as an assisted living fa- Community Center, Alder Room Cpacts on their roads from serious concerns regarding the cility. Rebuilt in ‘04, don’t By Appointment 500 St Mary’s Road the Moraga Center Specific EIR’s methodology, assump- “Based on standard ITE miss this delightful Thursday, May 28 Plan (MCSP), the Cities of tions, conclusions and mitiga- (Institute of Transportation En- 3BD/2BA w/ detached office & park-like yard! Lafayette and Orinda shared tion measures and maintains gineers) trip generation rates, City of Lafayette: $950,000 the cost of hiring TJKM, a that the EIR fails to comply TJKM estimates that the Mor- http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us transportation consulting firm, with the California Environ- aga Center Specific Plan would Chamber of Commerce: to analyze data from Moraga’s mental Quality Act (CEQA) generate approximately 522 in- http://www.lafayettechamber.org traffic consultant, Fehr and ….. The EIR fails to fully ana- bound and 488 outbound trips Cheerful Traditional Charmer… Peers (F & P). Basically the lyze impacts on the streets and during the p.m. peak hour. 36 Olympic Oaks Drive, Lafayette TJKM review does not agree intersections in Lafayette and However, F & P’s projected trip with the figure for external trips offers unrealistic or ineffective generation shows 251 inbound Delightful 2329+/- First Open 1 to 4 pm sq. ft. in private - that is the number of trips out- mitigation measures that are in- and 243 outbound project trips gated Olympic Oaks side of Moraga that F & P consistent with the Lafayette during the p.m. peak hours. Community on found, by approximately 50%. General Plan.” These EIR project trip incre- .46 level lot! In a nutshell, how many drivers At issue is the Final Envi- ments are approximately 50 – $1,149,000 Holes in the Ceiling, 5/11/09 An ad- are staying within Moraga to ronmental Impact Report 52 percent less than the compa- ministrator from Michael Lane Pre- school called Lafayette Police to report pick up kids from school, go (FEIR) of the Moraga Center rable outbound and inbound property damage to their shade struc- grocery shopping and so on – Specific Plan. On April 20th, trips respectively based on Lafayette: Charming Architectural Retreat… ture. An unknown suspect had burned and how many of those drivers the Moraga Planning Commis- standard ITE rates. This indi- 1 Rimrock Drive, Lafayette two 4-6” holes in the material roof of the will be exiting town via Orinda sion recommended Alternative cates that the MCSP project is Experience Berkeley structure by tossing lit matchbooks onto or Lafayette? 4 which consists of 560 resi- likely underestimating the im- First Open 1 to 4 pm through the Tunnel! it. The school has been experiencing The Lafayette City Coun- dential units, 90,000 square feet pacts of the project,” notes the 3166 +/- sq. ft. updated frequent property damage over week- cil recently drafted a letter to of retail, 50,000 square feet of May 8, 2009 report of TJKM to 4BD/ 2.5 BA on ends. Individuals have been drinking Moraga’s Mayor noting, office space and a small hotel the City of Lafayette. 1.2 acre serene property. alcohol on the property and kindly leav- $1,299,000 ing their empty bottles behind so the tots can collect the deposit fees. The school Next Steps for the Downtown Strategy requested extra police patrols in the area. Damage to the structure is valued By Cathy Tyson at $800. NEXT STEPS WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec sity and higher intensity alter- 1. City Council decides on model for Revised Draft Plan - 5/9 natives for the EIR,” said Ann High Speed Chase, 5/13/09 Police at- Merideth, Community Devel- tempted to stop a vehicle for failing to 2. Staff and Plan consultants reviseDraft Plan based on Council model stop for a stop sign on Acalanes Road. 3. EIR consultant selection process (to follow requirements per grant) opment Director. “The Plan Speed Racer fled in his vehicle and a 4. Agencies review EIR Notice of Preparation (30 days) will be revised by early sum- 16.7-mile chase ensued. Multiple po- 5. Planning Commission, Advisory Committee receive Revised Draft Plan mer and the EIR will be pre- lice units and agencies were involved in 6. Planning Commission reviews Revised Draft Plan for EIR preparation pared thereafter.” the pursuit with speeds over 50 mph on 7. EIR consultant undertakes preliminary Draft EIR research Indeed height has been a city streets and over 100 mph on the 8. Planning Commission holds Draft EIR scoping meeting - 7/16 sticking point for many resi- highway. The Demon on Wheels was 9. EIR consultant prepares Draft EIR dents, the Lafayette Homeown- eventually arrested a few blocks from 10. Public review of Draft EIR (45 days) ers Council (LHC) as well as his home in Orinda. 11. Planning Commission holds Draft EIR public hearing the Planning Commission. The 12. Planning Commission reviews Revised Draft Plan for final revisions Don’t Sleep on the Curb, 5/14/09 LHC recently proposed that Lafayette Police observed the suspect 13. EIR consultant prepares Final EIR 14. Staff and Plan consultant prepare Final Plan properties along Mount Diablo laying on a curb on Golden Gate Way. Boulevard 25 feet tall would be Police made contact with the subject and 15. Final EIR public review noted his speech was slurred, his eyes 16. Final Plan public review allowed, and 35 feet could be were red, he couldn’t walk and had a 17. Planning Commission considers Final EIR for recommendation conditionally approved. What strong alcoholic odor on his breath. Fur- 18. Planning Commission considers Final Plan for recommendation most everyone does agree on is ther, the suspect thought he was in San 19. City Council certifies EIR the irregularity of heights along Francisco and was heading to his home 20. City Council adopts Final Plan Mt. Diablo is what makes the in Lafayette. Since the suspect was un- Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report area visually interesting. able to care for himself, Police arrested Translating that into zoning him for public intoxication and gave him Chart is part of the document “Continued consideration of the Draft Lafayette Downtown Strategy and Specific Plan” found on the City’s web site at language will surely be chal- a lift to the Martinez Detention Facility. http://lafayette.waterware.com/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-404 lenging. Pipe and Crystals, 5/16/09 Lafayette Po- fter getting off to a some- a final version of the Down- way include Planning Commis- Throughout the process the “We need to find a way of lice stopped a vehicle on Mt. Diablo Awhat contentious start at town Strategy and Specific sion reviews Revised Draft public is welcome to comment. putting in regulations that en- Boulevard for no front license plate. A an all day public forum to Plan adopted. Plan for EIR preparation in late “The Council completed courage differences as you search of the vehicle revealed a small gather input from citizens on The Next Steps Work June, early July, Staff and Plan its development of a Project de- plastic bindle containing a crystal-like walk down the street,” said substance. Upon searching further, Po- May 9, the two meetings the Plan and Schedule chart above consultant prepare Final Plan in scription for the EIR in terms of Council Member Brandt An- lice also shockingly discovered (gasp) a following week were substan- outlines the twenty steps to an late October, early November, heights and densities in each of dersson. “The Planning Com- glass smoking pipe with a crystal tially more collegial, but there anticipated December ap- to City Council adopts Final the Plan’s districts. The Coun- mission report is a good residue in it. An analysis confirmed the still is a long way to go the get proval. Milestones along the Plan in mid-December. cil also agreed to lesser inten- starting point.” substance was methamphetamine. The Buzztones “Try Lafayette First” are Back to Try Community Celebration!!! Lafayette First! Orthodontics for Children, The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce ... continued from page 1 Not only is the band reuniting, Teens, and Adults Invites but long ago school rivals – Van Overveen/Martin from Acalanes Everybody to be their Guest at a Offering the latest in orthodontics: and fellow bandmate Alan Thiele from Miramonte -- can relive some Invisalign • Esthetic / Clear Brackets Free BBQ and of their musical history back in the Self Ligating Brackets • Thermal Plastic Wires neighborhood where it all began. Music by the Buzztones Rounding out the quartet, Ken www.Cobain-Ortho.com Cooper and Dan DeShara are also from the area. Martin got his start playing at the Happy Valley sixth grade graduation and at a Kiwanis Danville: Lafayette: Pancake Feed. He went on to be- come involved in Jazz Band at Stan- 925-820-6100 925-283-3355 ley and sang in the choir at Acalanes. 318 Diablo Road 905 Moraga Road “Try Lafayette First Thank You Party,” Friday June 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Plaza Park at the corner of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Mor- Leif Cobain DDS MS aga Road. The Buzztones will also Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics and be performing at the Lafayette Art Dentofacial Orthopedics and Wine Festival on September 20. When: Friday, June 5th jtÜx Wxá|zÇá FINE BEDDING & GIFTS Japanese style & comfort Where: Lafayette Plaza Park Y|Çx ]xãxÄÜç á|Çvx DLJJ Hours : Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun: 12pm-5pm Downtown Lafayette • Custom Designed Jewelry • Remodel Heirloom Jewelry (at the corner of • Expert Repair Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo) • Appraisals • Pearls Restrung 50% off Tues 12-5 Wed-Sat 10-5 Watch Battery Time: 5:00 pm—8:00 pm Now $5, Reg $10 Futons & Frames • Tatami Platforms and Mats 1 watch battery per person. Exp. 6/15/09. 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette Usually installed while you wait. Custom Comforter Covers • Unique Japanese Gifts www.lafayettechamber.org “The Forge” 283-2988 www.waredesigns.com W/coupon. Restrictions apply. 961-A MORAGA RD. LAFAYETTE • 925-299-0882 • sugi-store.com Wednesday, May 27, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 3 Moraga Lamorinda Community Elena Hood Group Proudly Presents! New Listing! Calendar Moraga Center Specific Plan 138 R avenhill Rd., Town Council 7:30pm Orinda Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Moving Toward Consensus Stylish home in Orindawoods! 1010 Camino Pablo Fabulous updated home, 2 Br, 2 Ba + Den & Wednesday, June 10 By Sophie Braccini (Editor’s note: On May 27th the Moraga Town Council is 2 car garage. Over 2200 sqft, high ceilings Planning Comm. 7:30pm and views. New kitchen with cherry Hacienda, La Sala Room scheduled to review the Planning Commission’s recommen- cabinets. Convenient location! 2100 Donald Drive dations as outlined in this article. Please check our website, $850,000 Monday, June 1 http://www.lamorindaweekly.com for an update.) www.138RavenhillRd.com Design Review 7:30pm think we’ve made a little the Bruzzones, as the number and 13 Teodor a Ct., Hacienda, La Sala Room “Iprogress and I am encour- types of housing were discussed. 2100 Donald Drive aged,” said Moraga Town Manager The Council was reviewing the Mor aga Monday, June 8 Mike Segrest, commenting on the Planning Commission’s previous Coming Soon! New Listing in Sanders Ranch! Park & Rec 7:30pm May 18 Planning Commission recommendation to limit the num- Wonderful traditional home on a cul-de-sac. Hacienda, Mosaic Room meeting at which the Moraga Cen- ber of dwelling units in the MCSP Over 2800 sqft on .49 ac with 4 Br, 2100 Donald Drive ter Specific Plan (MCSP) was dis- to 560, Option 4 of the different al- 2.5 Ba, private backyard with pool, Tuesday, June 16 cussed. For the first time, and after ternatives that had been studied. lawn and gardens. Liaison 8:00am years of discussions, it seemed that Council Member Ken Chew $1,275,000 Fire Station the Town and principle property clearly stated that his job was not www.13TeodoraCt.com 1280 Moraga Way owners -- the Bruzzone family -- to make sure that property owners Friday, June 12 had achieved a framework for the make money, but that our citizens 26 Old Millstone Lane, On the Trail! Town of Moraga online: future development of the MCSP. are heard, and he favored the con- Lafayette struction of no more than 400 http://www.ci.moraga.ca.us If approved by the Town Council, Desirable Trail Location! dwelling units. Council Member the May 18 consensus will estab- This darling house is located on a Chamber of Commerce: Karen Mendonca supported lish a critical milestone for realiz- cul-de-sac close to downtown. Over 2500 http://www.moragachamber.org Chew’s position. Mayor Dave ing the future of downtown sqft, incl. 1 Br, 1Ba detached guest house Trotter and Council Member Mike Moraga. on .37 ac lot with pool, lawns and gardens. Metcalf supported zoning that A few days earlier, on May $1,350,000 13th, the Town Council meeting would allow 560 units, noting that, www.26OldMillstoneLn.com saw the usual level of confrontation “it seemed reasonable.” ... continued on page 12 between the Town of Moraga and Big Yard! 100 Whitethorne Dr., Projector stolen, 5/18/09 At 4:30 in Moraga Specific Plan Triggers Mor aga the afternoon two officers were dis- Close to K-8 Schools! patched to the Rheem Theater on a re- Traffic Concerns from Spacious and updated home on a cul-de-sac. port of a theft of a digital multimedia Neighboring Cities 3054 sqft, 4 Br, 2.5 Ba, plus great office on projector that had gone missing from a large level .42 acre lot. Open floor plan projection room number one. The By Sophie Braccini with large kitchen/family room combo. room was kept unlocked and there raffic issues surrounding the office space. $1,100,000 were no signs of forced entry. Offi- Lafayette and Orinda sent let- TMoraga Center Specific Plan www.100WhitethorneDr.com cers attempted to locate fingerprints, (MCSP) took center stage at the ters, supported by traffic reports de- but were unsuccessful. Maybe it May 13 meeting of the Town Coun- veloped by transportation walked out of a bad movie? cil as the two neighboring cities of consultant TJKM, to the Town of Want to know todays home values?... Lafayette and Orinda sent strong Moraga that seriously challenged Worried about becoming “Short”? Commercial burglary, 5/17/09 Fif- signals about their concerns regard- the finding of Moraga’s traffic ex- CallC us for a confidential current market evaluation! teen Apple iMac laptop computers pert. During the Council meeting, were stolen from the Saklan Valley ing the impacts of the plan on their F&P was asked to respond to ORINDA • MORAGA • LAFAYETTE School library. The estimated value own travel times. The method used of the laptops is $12,000. by the Consultant, Fehr and Peers Lafayette’s concerns (Orinda’s let- (F&P), to calculate traffic takes into ter was received after the 13th ). “They are comparing apples and or- ELENA HOOD Car burglary, 5/17/09 Police were account the type of housing planned REAL ESTATE GROUP dispatched to the back of Loards Ice and assumes that residents will anges,” said Rob Rees of F&P as he Cream on a report of a car burglary shop more locally if provided with went down the list of Lafayette’s (925)254-3030 www.Orinda.com that had just occurred. Victim had an adequate mix of retail stores. findings, refuting one after another. DRE: 1221247 parked her car fifteen minutes earlier The cities of Orinda and Lafayette According to Rees, and went into the shop. She had re- have challenged these assumptions. Lafayette’s main difference is a fail- “My favorite thing about Willow Spring Church would turned to her car shortly after 9:00 and The MCSP addresses the 183 ure to take into account the real have to be the people. found her front passenger window acre area located northwest of the usage of the units. Lafayette argues They are very friendly and welcoming and just all broken and her purse removed. Esti- Moraga Road/Moraga Way inter- that a worst-case scenario approach around great people to surround yourself with. They mated total value of loss $850. No section and covers the existing should be used when planning for help make it feel like home to me!” witnesses or cash involved. shopping center plus about 90 acres traffic impact. -Noah Weingarten, Regular Attender of undeveloped land. Under current “There is significant differ- Found drugs, 5/15/09 Officers re- ence between the (Moraga) EIR sponded to a report of found drugs zoning, the undeveloped area could Willow Spring Church (Environmental Impact Report) and and paraphernalia on Corte La Rado. accommodate 366 single-family The reporting person turned over the homes. The MCSP, which is in ef- the Institute of Transportation En- Voted “Best Place to Worship” in Moraga suspected illegal drugs. They were fect a large re-zoning effort, would gineers (ITE) standards in term of -The U.S. Local Business Association later placed into evidence for destruc- comprise between 400 and 720 trip generation,” wrote Joy Bhat- tion. If the drugs are yours, feel free dwelling units, 90,000 sqaure feet tacharya from TJKM . Upcoming Sunday Mornings At WSC to contact police for pick up. of new retail, and 50,000 sf of new ... continued on page 12 May 24: “Unleashing the Kingdom of God, Part 2” Willow Spring Church May 31: “The Churchʼs Greatest Enemy” Moraga Improves Accessibility for 1675-1689 School Street June 7: “The Way of Reconciliation” Disabled Residents, but Challenges Persist Moraga, CA 94556 www.willowspringchurch.org “After visiting Willow By Sophie Braccini Spring the first time, oraga’s newly-formed Amer- curb improvement is completed committee’s creation was part of the (925) 376-3550 I was brought back icans with Disabilities Act some challenges will remain for res- settlement of a law suit brought Sunday Service Times: M because of how Advisory Committee (ADAAC) met idents with disabilities as they travel against Moraga (and other commu- Prayer...... 8:00am comforted my soul on April 27 for its second quarterly through the town. nities) regarding lack of access for Traditional...... 9:00am felt. I feel as if I have meeting. The three-member group The ADAAC was formed to individuals with disabilities. started my life, took up two issues, addressing a review and report to the Town staff Moraga residents Anne Reed Contemporary...... 10:30am because being question about a sidewalk on a por- on issues affecting accessibility and Tim McInerney volunteered to Children’s Church...10:30am involved with this tion of Moraga Road, and recom- within the public pedestrian rights of serve on the committee with Jill Youth Service...... 10:30am church has led me to mending the adjustment of the curb way throughout Moraga and on the Mercurio, Town Public Works Di- Young Adult Service..7:30pm begin my walk with cuts at the corner of Moraga Way prioritization of funds available for rector and Engineer. Weekly Activities Include: God. New beginnings, and Moraga Road. Even when that accessibility improvements. The ... continued on page 6 Wednesday: new life!” -Jessica Herron and Dylan, Regular Attenders Community Bible Study....10am Former Mayor Mike Majchrzak Memorial Fund REVERB (youth)...... 7pm “The same man who denied Jesus three times... By Sophie Braccini Friday Night: ultimately became one of His greatest spokesmen.” Majchrzak’s role was approved, Monica's Catholic Church, Trotter BLAST! Kids Club...... 6pm -Pastor Brad, GodThoughts, Vol. 2* “and it was hard for him the leave spoke of the Mike Majchrzak Me- the Council.” She added that Mike morial Fund to Sarah Cory, the wife had struggled with illness for years of Moraga’s first Mayor, Mike Cory. SCHOOL OF WORSHIP ROCK SUMMER CAMP but never wanted to give up. She immediately wrote a check for June 22nd-July 10th (M-F, 1pm-5pm) Council Member Mike Met- $300 to the Fund. Use your talents. Be in a band. calf, who served with Majchrzak on “It is so very appropriate -- re- Rock the world. both the Planning Commission and ally a case of passing the torch -- that Call or email Pastor Sam for more info: the Council, remembered how Ma- the first contribution to this fund, (925) 285-1295 or [email protected] jchrzach understood planning like honoring our former mayor Mike no one and he praised the man’s fair- Majchrzak, would be from the wife ness and patience. Mayor Dave of our first Town mayor,” said Trotter, Willow Spring Church is an evangelical, non-denominational, Bible-Driven church with a vision to: Trotter, who had also served with “the Town Council and I are hopeful Mike Majchrzak Photo LW archive “Work with God to build effective people him on the Planning Commission, that folks will commemorate Mike hen Michael Majchrzach added his voice to Metcalf’s contin- Majchrzak's service to the Town by who are inspired to excellence and committed to others.” Wpassed away on May 5, one uing, “He was a friend, a leader, a giving generously to the fund being *Willow Spring Church is the home of the Internationally recognized “GodThoughts” Ministry serving of his last wishes was to create a fund colleague and I will miss him.” established in his memory.” more than 10,000 people daily in over 100 countries around the world. to sponsor student interns with the At a service held in Ma- To contribute, contact the

Town of Moraga. Majchrzach’s wish jchrzak’s memory on May 8 at St. Town Manager at 888 7121 TM was not a surprise to those who The Right Lender to Know worked alongside him as he served consecutively on the Design Review MORAGA “Thank you Gordon Steele and RPM for all of Board, Planning Commission and PARKS & RECREATION your support and guidance. Special thanks the Moraga Town Council for 925-888-7045 • www.moraga.ca.us always to Gordon for all of his talent and effort.” twenty years. He served three terms as Mayor and was voted Citizen of -Camp Hacienda Camp Counselors are waiting for you. Spots -Matt and Edie, Homebuyers the Year in 2007. are still available for children ages 5-12 for this wonderful day “He loved the people, the camp right here in Moraga – Day Camp Moraga First! 925-627-7109 town, the fireworks and he loved - DONATE TO FIREWORKS! Help the community raise $17,000 for being Mayor,” said his wife Beth at our 2009 Fireworks show. Send checks to P.O. Box 188, Moraga the May 13 Town Council meeting www.rpm-mortgage.com/gsteele CA, 94556. Please make checks payable to Town of Moraga. 003810 Gordon Steele at which a resolution recognizing CA Dept. of Real Estate - real estate broker license # 01201643 Moraga Page: 4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Orinda Lamorinda Community Orinda Calendar Helping You Achieve Your Goals ... Lamorinda and Beyond. City Council 7pm RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Auditorium, Orinda Library Prestigious 24 Acre Sleepy Hollow Area Estate One of a Kind Pending Sale Spanish style 4 bedroom, 2.5 26 Orinda Way Majestic, Gated bath home with soaring Tuesday, June 2 Sleepy Hollow, View Estate ceilings and decorative tiles, with a Luxurious, gardens shaded by giant oaks Planning Comm. 7pm 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath and a flat lawn with solar pool is on 5.7 acres. Auditorium, Orinda Library Elegant, Expansive Home Peter & Darlene Hattersley Plus Gardens, Lawns & Pool Enjoy the artistry, quality and 26 Orinda Way 925.360.9588 Tuesday, June 9 Shown by privacy of this classic estate. 925.708.9515 Appointment Only Zoned R20, potentially Public Safety Comm. 7pm Visit: www.88Sunnyside.com subdividable. Community Room at City Hall TheHattersleys.com 22 Orinda Way Thursday, June 11 Theater Square Changes a Done Deal Residential and Mayor’s Com. Liaison 8:30am Community Room at City Hall By Andrea A. Firth Restoration 22 Orinda Way change is underway, and the seems to be pushing in the same di- Orinda Theater Picket Line Painting Services empty storefronts that have rection,” he added. Monday, June 1 A By A. Firth plagued the rear section of Theater Everyone included the new Meticulous attention to detail Over the past two weeks, some pa- City of Orinda: Square may be no longer. “The owners of the Orinda Theater, 39 years of satisfied customers trons of the Orinda Theater have Licensed and Insured http://www.cityoforinda.org changes before us are reasonably James Sheehan and Tom Peterson, found that after getting in line to Chamber of Commerce: balanced and forward thinking,” who were also on hand to encour- purchase movie tickets, they then David Collins, Orinda http://www.orindachamber.org stated Steve Glazer as he and his age and support the Council’s de- have had to cross the line—that is • local businesses fellow Orinda City Council mem- cisions. The preservation and the picket line. Union projectionists 925-254-6882 • upcomming events bers voted unanimously to re-zone commercial viability of the Orinda have been picketing outside the parts of the ground floor of Theater Theater, which the City identifies Orinda Theater during evening Square and amend the City’s as an important focal point for the show times on Fridays, Saturdays, agreement with the owner, GLL community, has been a key ele- and Sundays, and they will be there “for as long as it takes” ac- Properties. These changes will ment of the discussion during the cording to Jason Mottley, the Business Agent for Local 169 of the broaden the types of businesses City’s negotiations with the The- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. According to Mottley, two members of Local 169, a projectionist/technician who Contraband in pants, 5/20/09 Un- that can lease space on the first ater Square owners. Sheehan and floor of Theater Square beyond re- Peterson recently entered into a had worked for at the theater for 13 years and a projectionist/the- known male suspect entered Longs ater manager who had worked at the theater for 4 years, were tail outlets and restaurants and 15-year lease agreement with GLL drugstore and removed unnamed given a one-day notice regarding the theater’s ownership change allow banks and medical, dental Properties. Laura Abrams, a leader property valued at $40. The suspect and termination of their employment. was seen placing merchandise into and professional offices to occupy of the Lamorinda Film and Enter- Mottley described a preliminary offer from James Sheehan, his trousers, then left the store with- space in the back of the Square. tainment Foundation—a group of who took ownership of the Orinda Theater with partner Tom Pe- out paying and fled to a newer white “We want the opportunity to Orinda residents committed to the terson on May 7th, of one eight-hour shift a week as not a viable Mazda. Alleged thief can afford a lease the [vacant ground floor area survival of theater, also expressed employment option and insufficient for the union workers to nice car? in Theater Square] and the new her organization’s support of the maintain quality operations at the theater. Per Mottley, the two agreement and the amendment to Council’s decision. “I think the projectionists had been working 30 to 35 hours per week before D.U.I. 5/18/09 An Orinda resident the zoning designation is going to language of the agreement sup- being let go. was speeding and making unsafe make that happen,” stated Chris ports and protects the long-term vi- Sheehan, who has worked with union projectionists at other lane changes in town, then preceded theaters, indicated that he and his partner are willing to negotiate onto Highway 24 where his unsafe Quiett, the representative from GLL ability of the theater,” stated Properties, in his comments to the Abrams, adding that commercial with the projectionists, but that the contract will require new terms lane changes continued. When he similar to union contracts that projectionists have with independ- was pulled over at eastbound High- City Council. Quiett acknowledged success for the new operators and that reaching the agreement took al- sustainability of the theater are ently-operated theaters in Berkeley and Albany. Mottley indicated way 24 and St. Stephens Road, the that there had been no direct communication between the par- most two years, but he was satisfied contingent upon controlling the officer noticed a strong odor of alco- ties over the past two weeks, and he was unable to comment on Photo Doug Kohen hol. A field sobriety check was ad- with the outcome. “Everyone rent and increasing attendance. the proposal. ministered, resulting in .17 % - which is more than double the legal limit. This fellow, who was old enough to Orinda BART Parking Lot Crest View Drive Residents Ask Council have teenage drivers, should have known better. Repaving Starts in June to Reconsider and Repave—Now Please Falling down drunk, 5/17/09 A cop By Andrea A. Firth By Andrea A. Firth saw a man stumbling into traffic on management program or possibly roads] is only so big,” stated Mayor Moraga Way, and watched him fall make it eligible for repaving and re- Sue Severson. With an annual pair through additional Federal budget of just over one million dol- face first into the bushes at El Phase 3 Camino Pablo Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6 Camino Moraga. He was contacted Stimulus Package funding should lars for street repavement and an Phase 2 by the officer while remaining bush- Phase 1 those monies become available. emergency repair fund of $200,000 bound. The 49-year-old white male Crest View Drive, a 1.2 mile a year, there is a very limited sup- Orinda Station Orinda resident said he had been long cul de sac (possibly the longest ply of funding to address a signifi- Orinda BART parking lot repavement phases. Paving will not necessarily occur in order of the phase numbers. drinking at a friend’s house in residential cul de sac in Contra cant amount of need. Map courtesy of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Lafayette. Perhaps it was his hori- Costa County), which has not been City Manager Janet Keeter zontal position, the “overwhelming” ommuters who use the ership is lower in June and July as repaved in over twenty years (or explained that the reclassification of odor of alcohol, or maybe his slurred COrinda Bay Area Regional compared to other times of year,” possibly twice as long as that ac- Crest View Drive from a residential speech, that led the officer to give this Transit (BART) parking lots may says Linton Johnson, Chief cording to some Crest View resi- street to a collector had recently fellow a blood alcohol test that re- want to think about walking, bik- Spokesman for BART. Still, Linton dents) provides a classic example of been reviewed by the Citizens’ In- sulted in a staggering .32% - four ing, or finding a ride to the station encourages parkers to consider the significant infrastructure prob- frastructure Oversight Commis- times the legal limit. this summer. Starting in early June, using alternate transportation to get lems that face the city. Drivers from sion—a group of residents the parking lots of the Orinda to the Orinda station or using an- Theft at Longs, 5/15/09 An un- the 125 single-family homes lo- appointed by the Council to evalu- BART station will be repaved and other station if they have to drive. known suspect walked into Longs cated on Crest View Drive and it’s ate the allocation of infrastructure re-striped. The total number of The Orinda BART repave- via the front door and preceded to the four secondary cul de sacs (Crest funds and advise on prioritization— ment project will be completed in employee-only break room. He ri- available parking spaces will be re- View Terrace, Hilldale Court, Cul- which determined that the residen- six phases lasting for one to two Photo provided fled through two purses that were left duced by an average of 235 spaces ver Court, and Crest View Court) tial road did not meet the criteria to weeks each. Monthly parkers will eclassify, reprioritize, and on the floor, stealing an undisclosed a day for up to twelve weeks until dodge potholes and suffer bone-jar- be designated as a collector despite be relocated to other reserved park- amount of cash, then walked back the project is completed. Rrepave our road was the ring jolts each day as they travel the an average daily traffic count of out the front door. The suspect was “There will be an impact on ing areas during the project. The mantra of the forty-plus Crest View street to and from their homes ac- over 1,000 trips per day. There wearing baggy jeans and a white t- parking, but it is less significant at order that the paving phases will be Drive residents who attended last cording to one resident. “We are not seems little opportunity for Crest shirt – that narrows it down. this time of year because BART rid- completed is yet to be determined. Tuesday’s Orinda City Council asking for special treatment,” added View Drive to be repaired in the meeting. As a few wielded signs for the resident as he addressed the near future without reclassification, their cause, Jerry Loeper, a 14-year Council. “We understand that you and the cost to repave Crest View Distinctive Home Theatre & Stereo resident of the city and a former have to apply funds fairly. We just Drive from end to end is estimated Orinda Planning Commission ask you to look at the road, what it to be $400,000. The residents re- member, spoke on behalf of the does, and the role it plays in our mained upbeat and committed to neighborhood requesting the Coun- community.” their cause and expressed their past cil to allocate emergency repair Having recently taken a drive and continued support of bond funds to fix some of Crest View up the steep incline of Crest View measures to address Orinda’s infra- Drive’s most problematic potholes Drive, Council Member Amy structure needs. Because the com- and to reclassify the residential Worth sympathized with the resi- ments from the Crest View Offering Complete Free-In-Home Estimates street as a collector street. Designa- dents regarding the dismal state of residents were part of the public Systems, Upgrades & 925-209-7001 tion as a collector street would put their street surface, but a solution to comment session and not a sched- Universal Remote Solutions Crest View Drive higher on the list the Crest View Drive problem was uled meeting agenda item, the City Proudly Serving The Lamorinda P.O. Box 365 of Orinda roads that are repaved an- not forthcoming. “The pot of Council made no formal response. Community Since 2002 Moraga, CA 94556 nually through the city’s pavement money [that we have to fix our 1031 Exchanges...

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Mary H. Smith, D.D.S. • Share your thoughts with our community! Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the Cecelia Thomas, D.D.S. express views of the writers and not necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. • All published letters will include the writer's name and town (please give us your phone number for 925.254.0824 verification purposes only), and should be 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for length or legal considerations. email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 General dentistry done with a cosmetic emphasis to Dear Editor: governed. Only rarely have these benchmarks been violated. Now however, improve and enhance natural looking smiles. a critical "outsider intrusion" on our "2nd P" is in progress - i.e., a "Down- Adults, Children, Nitrous Oxide, Implant Dentistry, Cosmetic Re: Native Plants vs. Lawns town Strategic Plan" conceived be a 500,000 consulting firm...in effect, is Dentistry, Invisalign Certified • Complimentary Consultations A gardener can easily conserve water, reduce energy-use, save money and moving in on Lafayette's outstandingly capable Planning Commission's still have a lovely garden. Native plants ugly? I love my manzanitas, "turf." This letter doesn't expound full details of the "Draft Plan" - only to ceonothus and wildflowers (dominated by easy California poppies), but note - in several areas, it totally contradicts Lafayette's very essence...its EBMUD and the California Native Plant Society (go to their Native Here "semi-rural physical setting," "urbanizing" high rise structures the length of Nursery) can suggest a wealth of other choices (including summer bloomers downtown Mt. Diablo Blvd, downtown concentrations of "affordable hous- like penstemons and fuchsias). Once you establish such a garden, you will ing" (here comes Section 8), downtown creek and park developments, a new discover it not only makes gardening easier, but also will provide the satis- through street between Mt. Diablo Blvd and Rt 24. In short, making us a faction of conserving and recycling resources without thinking. small-scaleWalnut Creek. Most troubling is the "cultural slant" of DSP - it re- Hiring a landscaper costs no more for a drought-tolerant garden than for any flects all the social spin of an earlier attempt by the County Supervisors, to other style of gardening and saves you money in the long run - because your impose its "Shaping Our Future" (SOF) version of the UN Agenda 21 "Smart lawn uses more fertilizer, water and energy than any other area in your gar- Growth" concept. This, a scheme which would have given the BOS full con- den. A power mower is a gasoline guzzler and smog emitter -- and imagine trol of land use in all 19 county jurisdictions. Fortunately, when citizens fully your neighborhood with the sound of birds singing instead of high-decibel understood "transit villages", eliminating single family dwellings in core noise! If you plant for our Mediterranean climate, pests (and hence pesti- areas - and, other social engineering schemes, the $750K venture was aban- cides) and fertilizer will also be minimized. doned. But - only because the public got "wired in." And, so it should be re But you don’t have to hire anyone and you don’t have to totally get rid of your DSP - the public needs to be provided full details of "the how and who" of lawn. You do need at least a basic plan, however, like: place large shrubs be- DSP's authorization, its "funding OK," why it would potentially displace a hind smaller plants, sun lovers together etc. You can begin by shrinking the very recent update of Lafayette's General Plan (by a very capable Planning Lamorinda’s edges of your lawn and frame the front yard with borders or shrubs for a Commission). And, most critically important - failure to put to a 2/3s vote, pleasing effect. Religious Services any acceptance and/or implementation of a Plan, allowing city bureaucracy Cinda MacKinnon (Environmental Scientist) to radically alter Lafayette's "founding base." Orinda Donald Lively P.S. More environmental facts: Fertilizers and pesticides require a large Lafayette amount of energy to produce and transport - thus burn fossil fuels and add to global warming. Pesticides linger in the soil and end up in the creeks. Dear Editor, EBMUD reports that the main contaminants of our Lamorinda creeks - which "Kudos to the Lafayette Juniors!" On Saturday the Juniors had their lOth An- flow to two drinking water reservoirs - are from residential use of pesticides nual Lafayette Kitchen Tour. My cottage was one of the homes on the tour and fertilizers. and I would like to express my thanks to this group of dedicated hard work- St. Giles Episcopal Church of Moraga ing women for a job well done. There was not a stone let unturned as they pre- Editor: Worshipping at St. Mary’s College Chapel. All are welcome at our services. pared my cottage and garden for the Kitchen Tour and luncheon in the back 9 a.m. Sunday Service: Holy Communion - with St. Giles' Choir. When citizens of Lafayette decided to consider incorporating in 1968, full de- garden. They left me at ease when you think that 600 people will be walking Child care is available all year. tails were communicated to its residents, of what the town would be, func- through your home and when the tour was complete everything was im- 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga. 925-376-5770 tions its government would assume - and, by absence of what it wouldn't be maculate both inside my cottage and the garden. If you are approached to responsible for, left all other desired activity to volunteers. Essentially, gov- have your home on the tour I would encourage you to get involved with this Willow 1675-1689 School Street, Moraga ernment would accommodate Public Safety, Planning and Public Works. Ap- dedicated first class group of women. Thanks again to the Juniors for a job www.willowspringchurch.org propriate citizen "commissions" would be established to serve as unpaid well done! (925) 376-3550 supporting resources for paid city staff's functions. The key to all this was Spring Jim Peacock Sunday Service Times: that voters authorized "what" our city was to be - and, "how" it would be Lafayette Church Prayer @ 8am, Traditional @ 9am, Contemporary @ 10:30am Public Forum JOIN IT Weekly Activities: Wednesday Community Bible Study @ 10am Editor’s note: cerity and their obvious suffering. These boys did exactly what responsible REVERB (youth) @ 7pm In March of 2008, music teacher James Toland was charged with several adults teach their children to do when they feel they have been touched in- Friday Night BLAST! Kids Club @ 6pm counts of committing lewd acts with a minor. The charges were dropped after appropriately. They took a great risk in talking about the alleged assaults and Saturday Night Catalyst (Young Adults) @ 7:30pm a preliminary hearing when Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge John showed extreme courage in describing and demonstrating the precise nature Sugiyama ruled that evidence obtained under a search warrant was inad- of the touching in open court. These boys have faced open and thinly-veiled CHRISTIAN SCIENCE missible. Charges were re-filed and Toland was back in court in November, hostility from supporters of Mr. Toland in that courtroom, in their class- Church Services and Sunday School (up to age 20); 10 - 11 AM 2008. Sugiyama dismissed the charges, stating that he found no evidence of rooms and in choir rehearsals and now they are going to be faced with this Informal Testimony Meeting, Wed 7:30 - 8:30 PM lewd intent. The prosecutor moved to have a second judge review the com- ‘benefit concert’. Their own classmates will be performing, and their class- 24 Orinda Way www.christianscienceorinda.org plaint (as allowed under California Penal Code.) Superior Court Judge John mates’ families will be there contributing money and time-shares to pay Laettner reviewed the preliminary hearing transcript and, during a hearing in tribute to the man that is about to stand trial for molesting them. Surely you Visit our Reading Room and spiritual bookstore Martinez on March 12, reversed Sugiyama’s ruling and reinstated nine of the across from the Orinda movie theater. can understand why we believe it would be extremely inappropriate for original ten charges, sending the case back to Sugiyama’s courtroom. Toland your worthy organization to host such a divisive event. Your mission state- has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Moraga Way Orinda ment envisions a theater company “that serves the community in a socially This case has been very controversial and has generated much concern and educationally responsible manner.” Allowing this event to take place in 8:15 a.m. Traditions Worship Service among local parents and students with differing perspectives. The opin- the theater would be socially and educationally irresponsible. Clearly this 9:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship ions expressed below are those of the writers and not necessarily those of “benefit concert” will only add to the trauma already suffered by the boys, 9:40 a.m. Education for all ages the Lamorinda Weekly. 10:45 a.m. Celebrations Worship Service their families, friends and other community members who love and support ------925-254-3422 Childcare available for ages 5 and younger them. But what may be worse is the message that would be sent to young The following letter was mailed to the following members of the Town Hall people in our community. Does a theater group that provides so many great Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELCA) Theatre Board on May 11th. It was signed by 32 members of the Lamor- programs for local youths really want to appear to be supporting someone 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette inda community. To date, the signers have received no response. charged with molesting young people in our community? We truly hope 283-3722 • www.oslc.net To the Board of Directors and the Advisory Board, Town Hall Theater Sunday mornings at OSLC: that you will reconsider your decision to rent the theater facility for this pur- Company of Lafayette: Dennis Erokan, Clyde Long, Sven Ryge, Bett Classic Worship, 8:15 am pose. It is not in keeping with your mission or your valued role in the com- Mickels Tokar, Richard Dent, III, Joe Faber, Amy Goodheart, Dave Education Hour, 9:30-10:20 am munity. In view of your upcoming fundraising event, it seems particularly Pinkham, Lynn Carey Zampa, Ray Bland, Judy Carney, Ed Stokes, Ron Contemporary Worship, 10:30 am inappropriate to make the theater, which is largely supported by the Tarica, Jeff Witt Lafayette/Moraga community, available for such an emotionally charged St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church Ladies and Gentlemen: event that has divided this community. We recognize that the supporters of We are writing to bring to your attention a sensitive matter involving the the- A Loving Community Mr. Toland have every right to choose to donate to his legal defense. How- ater and the Lamorinda community. The theater calendar published online Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM ever, a community theater, designed to serve the community and be sup- indicates a rental for a “Choir Concert” at 7 PM on Sunday, June 14th. We Active Youth Program, Childcare ported by the community, is not an appropriate venue for a fundraiser for want to make certain that you are aware of the purpose of this “Choir Con- someone about to stand trial for molesting members of that community. 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws cert” and the ramifications of allowing this event to take place at the The- Trish Bare and Gordy Erspamer, Mike and Julie Wirth, Kelley L. Yanes, ater. This event is actually a fundraiser to solicit donations to pay the fees The Clemens Family, Jim and Dana Dawson, Lisa and Michael Monroe, of private attorneys to defend James Toland, a vocal coach who has been Sabrina Majzoub, Jamie and Brad Ertola, Cindy and Will Cogswell, Cheryl charged with molesting three Campolindo high school boys during private Worship the Lord and Joe Cushing, Jeff and Eldeen Shields, Patricia & Gary O'Neill, Gayle lessons at his home and who is scheduled to appear in court on May 19th & Mike Leksan, Phil and Marybeth Henningsen, Shivaun Wraith, Leslie with us to set a date for trial on those charges. Attached to this letter is a copy of an and Murray Kalish, Emily and Peter Markavage, Barbara and Rick email notice/invitation to supporters of Mr. Toland describing the details of Graziano, The Tringale Family, Moraga, Linda Wu. Sundays at 9am & 10:45am the planned event which is hailed as a “wonderful way to cap a wonderful Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church weekend” and as a “tribute” to Mr. Toland. Debating Mr. Toland’s guilt or f you have significant knowledge about an issue facing Lamorinda or innocence is not the purpose of this letter. That is, and always has been, the Ione of its cities that requires more than the 350 words to which we purview of the court. What we wish to impress on you is how traumatic must limit Letters to the Editor, don’t despair! You can submit your letter 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga • www.mvpctoday.org • (925) 376-4800 this process has been for the three boys and their families. No one who lis- to our Public Forum section. tened to their testimony in court could fail to have been moved by their sin- Just send your letter to [email protected] and let us know you’d like to be considered for the Public Forum. 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Along with their highest awards, two additional photos claimed honorable mentions from Doug Kohen www.dckimages.com Sally in Spain the 310 entries placed this year. “I thought Doug’s photo would win,” fine photos.” The two have already Johnson ponders. Kohen gratefully self-published a book of photos returns a compliment then both from a trip to the Galapagos Islands. 969 Moraga Rd. Lafayette in La Fiesta Square agree that even without accolades Kohen agrees, “Photography gives they would continue to shoot. you a reason to explore…that’s 284-9616 • M-F 10-6, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5 “(Winning) gives affirmation to our where I see it taking (us).” www.sharpbicycle.com fragile egos,” Johnson adds with a Second place “Timeless” Photo Doug Kohen chuckle. ob Johnson and Doug Kohen thinking, that this guy has a big lens After some prodding, Kohen We Specialize In Carpet, Upholstery Bwere awarded First and Second too,” Johnson recalls. 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Diablo Blvd. Lafayette By Lucy Amaral EPA Approved Method ith the failure of the recent borrowing two billion dollars from displeasure with the Governor’s LAMORINDA'S FAVORITE Licensed­Bonded­Insured % local governments and special dis- decision to suspend Proposition FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS OFF Wstate propositions to pass, We Pre­Spot, Scrub & Steam Clean Every Job SPECIAL the Moraga Orinda Fire District tricts like MOFD would need to be 1A(2004), which protects District FOR OVER 36 YEARS 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed I0 (MOFD) is bracing for possibly added to the budget proposal to funding. They will also put a more SPRING CLEANING more cuts to its own budget. At the help shore-up the state’s pending formal resolution on a future Board of Directors Meeting, held deficit. These borrowed funds agenda for possible adoption. May 20, Fire Chief Pete Nowicki would be paid back over the next In other financially-related w Swim & T said that the State of California three years. actions, the MOFD Board ap- llo en “We are already reducing proved the 2009-2010 fire flow tax o ]dbZd[i]Z° n might need to borrow eight percent H is of the MOFD property-tax revenue costs to bare bones,” Nowicki said. rate for the Moraga and Orinda fire y C to help offset the state’s deficit. “We will have enough in reserves zones, moving to maintain the cur- ep l That cut could equate to nearly 1.2 to carry us through until we are rent rate of 6.0 cents in Moraga and e u million dollars for MOFD’s 2009- paid back, but all operations will 6.0 cents in Orinda. The Board l b 2010 fiscal year budget. remain stagnant over that three also declined the Orinda City S In a May 14, 2009 news re- year period until we receive pay- Council’s request to participate fi- lease regarding California’s finan- ment.” nancially in the hiring of an inde- cial concerns, Governor Arnold The Board directed Nowicki pendent consultant to further study Schwarzenegger said that if the to send a letter to the Governor on the MOFD, as well as the District’s proposition failed, the option of behalf of the Board indicating their proportionality and equity issues. LAFCO to MOFD, Moraga, and Orinda—Keep Talking ... continued from page 1 The LAFCO subcommittee LAFCO did not want to encourage work together. The State and the did, however, strongly encourage the transfer of funds from fire dis- County are not going to fix our prob- the MOFD, Moraga, and Orinda to tricts to other agencies. lems,” he added. SleepySleepy Hollow Hollow is ais private a private club club offering offering exceptional exceptional competitive competitive actively explore ways to address the “Essentially they want to pick While the options of the infrastructure challenges (from both the Fire District’s pocket to fix MOFD or Orinda being annexed to andand recreational recreational swim swim and and tennis tennis programs. programs. The Thefacility facility includes includes a water supply and road access) that Orinda’s roads,” stated Dick Olsen, ConFire were moved off the table, 25-metera 25-meter heated heated pool; pool; baby baby pool; pool; diving diving well; well; 11 tennis 11 tennis courts, courts, with with 2 may impede effective fire service a longtime Moraga resident and a the subcommittee did discuss, in lighted courts for night play; clubhouse; seasonal, poolside cafe; play delivery across the fire district and former Moraga Fire District Com- general terms, the concept of con- 2 lighted courts for night play; clubhouse; seasonal, poolside cafe; particularly in Orinda. missioner. Art Haigh, an Orinda res- solidating fire districts across the structure,play structure, grassy grassypicnic andpicnic BBQ and area; BBQ and area; Legendland and Legendland Day Camp, Day a The LAFCO subcommittee ident and a member of Orinda’s County. LAFCO Executive Director supervisedCamp, a supervised recreational recreational program for program kids ages for 4kids5 and ages up. 45 and up. members discussed the recommen- RETF, countered that delivery of ad- Lou Ann Texilra explained that dations proposed in the Municipal equate fire service in Orinda is heav- LAFCO is not empowered to initiate Sleepy Hollow offers an array of instructional programs for Service Review (MSR) with repre- ily impacted by the sufficiency of the annexation, but the Commission can Sleepy Hollow offers an array of instructional programs for sentatives from the MOFD, Moraga, water flow and the condition of the initiate mergers, consolidations, and membersmembers of of all all ages ages and and skill skill levels. levels. Our Our swim swim programs programs include include and Orinda to gain local insight on roads, and Orinda’s Mayor Sue Sev- the formation of new fire districts. SwimSwim Team, Team, Mini-Legends, Mini-Legends, Learn-to-Swim Learn-to-Swim Lessons Lessons and andMasters Masters the impact of the proposed recom- erson added that Orinda’s situation “LAFCO receives their directive mendations. [The MSR is a state-re- was unique due to the extremely from the State, and it is a very pow- Swimming.Swimming. Our Our year-round year-round junior junior and and adult adult tennis tennis offerings offerings include quired, comprehensive review of the poor road conditions throughout the erful Commission,” stated LAFCO includeclinics, clinics,teams, teams,semi-private semi-private and private and private lessons. lessons. fire and emergency medical service city. In response, the LAFCO sub- member Helen Allen. “But our de- providers for a given area.] Gayle committee members acknowledged cisions can only enhance fire serv- Uilkema, who is the LAFCO Vice that the availability of adequate water ice,” added Peipho, who in addition EgdheZXi^kZBZbWZghEgdheZXi^kZBZbWZghCZlEgdheZXi^kZ Chair and the County Board Super- supply and road access, while not to serving on LAFCO works as a Apply todayApply and today take and advantage take advantage of our of ourBZbWZgDeZc=djhZ “Spring Special”— visor for District 2, which includes specifically within the fire district’s firefighter in a consolidated district “Spring50% Special”—50% off the price off of the our price $2,500 of MembershipApril 26, 2:00–5:00Initiation p.m., Fee. both Moraga and Orinda, was responsibilities, are inextricably in Alameda. Piepho noted that cities our $2,500 Membership Initiation Fee. Sleepy Hollow alarmed by the MSR’s reference to a linked to fire service delivery. The and towns can be part of a consoli- Apply now through June 30 and save $1,250! proposal from Orinda’s Revenue subcommittee recognized the com- dated district and still maintain high Apply now through June 30 and save $1,250! Swim & Tennis Club Enhancement Task Force (RETF) to munities’ desire for local control and levels of service. “We [LAFCO] are reallocate fire district funds to ad- planned to recommend that the agen- venturing into unchartered territory dress Orinda’s infrastructure needs. cies work together. “We encourage which is very uncomfortable for a “When people vote to support fire the fire district to work with the other lot people” he stated. Piepho added taxes, they expect the money to be agencies, because the roads, water, that members of LAFCO would be spent on fire and medical services,” and electricity are all essential to fire attending a conference focused on stated Uilkema. The other members service delivery,” stated LAFCO fire district consolidation during the of the subcommittee concurred that member Dave Piepho. “We’ve got to first week in June. dg^cYV!XV™.'*"'*)"&&'+™h]hiX5XdbXVhi#cZi™lll#HaZZen=daadlAZ\ZcYh#cZi Page: 8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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Catherine Sinnott today Photo Jennifer Wake Photo provided The Marines had a separate Upon arrival, Sinnott said After her time at Lejeune, training program and facility for fe- they boxed up their civilian clothes Sinnott was sent to Camp Pendle- male recruits and many of the and mailed them home. “We ton in California, where she served women Marines, like Sinnott, filled marched hard and did lots of calis- an additional four and a half months jobs to free up men to enter combat. thenics,” she said. “We learned before the end of the war. She then The days since your parents helped you on Sinnott had been studying words that were used in the Corps: returned to UC Berkeley before your way to independence are long gone. nutrition dietetics at Berkeley, so ‘the galley’ for the kitchen, ‘port- transferring to UC Davis, where she decided to become a cook and spent holes’ for windows, ‘the head’ for earned her bachelor’s degree in Now you are faced eight months at Lejeune in the mess the bathroom . . . We were taught home economics. with helping them hall using cooking pots as big as the Marines were way better than Her family has continued bathtubs, stirring food with spoons anyone else.” the military tradition Sinnott the size of boat oars. According to Stremlow, started 64 years ago. Sinnott’s FREE In-Home Assessment “It was so hot, the sweat from when women were allowed into the grandson joined the army two Caring Companionship Attend Events our brows would sizzle when it Marines in 1943, many of the drill weeks before the attacks on the Monitor Food and Diet Alzheimer’s & dripped on the grill while meat was instructors (D.I.s) were not happy World Trade Center, going on to Light Housekeeping Dementia Care frying,” Sinnott said. about having to shape up a bunch serve in the wars in Iraq and Errands & Transportation Medication Reminders ® According to retired U.S. of women with a war going on. Afghanistan. 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One guy asked me, ‘Do Marines today do almost every- As a community service to benefit area homeowners, Realtor Lily the right buyers and the shocked women out of the tradi- women Marines wear khaki thing the men do,” Sinnott said. right offers? tions. Everyone worked for the skivvies?’ And the D.I.s (and all the “Our boot camp was tough, but Wescott has put together a special report, entitled “How to Sell Your Home in Read in my FREE report. a Buyer’s Market (and Get the Best Price Faster Than Anyone Else Around)”. war effort.” training) was very strict.” theirs is really tough.” This report is filled with information homeowners need to know to bring Lily Wescott out the best in a home and get it marketed to the right audience. Helping Families Make their Next Move “You can’t control the prevailing market conditions, but you can make Seniors Receive Community Commitment Awards sure your home is marketed to attract the right buyers– critical to Submitted by Beryl Anderson, Eldercare Services getting your home sold quickly, at the best price possible.” en senior citizens from Levich with Lamorinda Trans- “Building Community through Before you sell your home in the current market, be sure to get your copy TContra Costa County portation, Mary Miller at the Volunteerism: International of this FREE and informative special report. were recipients of the 7th An- Lafayette Senior Center and Perspectives on Senior Ac- nual Mary Shockley Memorial Yolande Rowe from Moraga tivism and Involvement,” deliv- Call or email Lily at: Award For Outstanding Service Movers who were honored for ered by Dr. Mary McCall of 925-330-6108 on Tuesday, May 26th. Among their work with their peers and Saint Mary’s College. The Cen- [email protected] the honorees were Wendy communities at the ceremony tral Contra Costa County Sen- www.LamorindaHome.com and luncheon. The event pro- ior Coalition and Pleasant Hill moting the crucial volunteerism Senior Center sponsor the an- of seniors was held at the Pleas- nual awards to highlight the ant Hill Community Center and vital contributions that senior Come on in, the Water's Fine! include a keynote speech, volunteers make to society.

Excerpts from the nominations:

Wendy Levich, Lamorinda Transportation Wendy Levich volunteers for the Lamorinda Spirit Van, driving Lafayette seniors on Wednesday errands in Lafayette. When asked how she came to volunteer for us, she said she always like doing a challenging job that others might hesitate to take on and enjoys working with seniors. From our passengers: “About Wendy…Shopping on Wednesday is always fun. We accomplish more than I think possible in such a pleasant and fun way. She is such a delightful person and takes such good care of us. We try not to let her carry every- thing, but she lugs all of our packages anyway.

Mary Miller, Lafayette Senior Center In the Lafayette Senior Center, Mary Miller, has exhibited fer- vor in support of all seniors in a multitude of directions. She has served as a member of the Lafayette Senior Commission for five years, is currently a member of the Lafayette Senior Housing Task Force, the Senior Coalition, and the Contra Costa for Every Generation. She is the Historian for the Friends of the Independent Living in a More Supportive Environment Lafayette Library and the past board member of the Diablo Valley league of Women Voters. We love Mary’s Irish twinkle, • Fine dining • Kitchens in every apartment her tendency to remind us calmly of our core intent when the • Diverse activity program • Linen service included conversation heats up, and the roll up sleeves attitude she dis- • Daily transportation • Month-to-month rentals plays however tiring her day has been. • Weekly housekeeping • Assisted living available “An AF Evans Yolande Rowe, Moraga Movers Senior Community” Yolande Rowe has been a key member of the Moraga Ha- Lic. #071440784 cienda Seniors for many years as well as president several Please call for more information, brochure or tour times. In 2007 she approved a subcommittee to plan the orga- 925.937.1700 nization’s future. This decision led to a complete revitalization accompanied by a dramatic growth from 200 to well over 350 members. Part of the allure for new members was the name 800.937.7974 change to Moraga Movers. She is presently the liaison to www.byronpark.com Saint Mary’s College where our monthly lunches and dinners are held. Yolande epitomizes giving and service as she contin- 1700 Tice Valley Blvd. v Walnut Creek, CA 94595 ues her pivotal role. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 11

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In addition to the charming house, there is a two story garage with an office on the second floor and a separate shop where Ray keeps all of his tools and some of the original signs from the property. In 1978 when the Peters moved in, the upstairs toilet broke and made quite The oldest home in Lafayette, Effie Herrick’s place at 3306 Moraga Blvd Photo Cathy Tyson a mess on the floor below. Barbara, d just a few blocks away with her re- who was “perfectly happy” with altor to go house-hunting in their prior home in Pleasant Hill, had Danville, when she spotted this some second thoughts at the time. place with a for sale sign out front. Maybe it was the peeling paint or the “Stop!” she said, she just knew this pink trim, even their pals at the time was exactly what she was looking commented, “It isn’t as bad as it for, a perfect home for her expansive looks.” Photo Doug Kohen d collection of country antiques. Fast forward to 2009, there’s Lafayette’s first annual coed Senior Softball Game and picnic was t Three unrelated people have a large bountiful garden that Barbara rained out, but players were greeted on the rescheduled date, May come forward to tell her there is one, tends to, a fully modernized kitchen, 15, to brilliant sunshine. Lots of food and drink were available for possibly two friendly ghosts living and bright, fresh yellow paint. The players and fans. Tim Palmer, pictured above, enjoys the catch! in the house. This comes as no sur- bathrooms were updated a few years prise, as she’s heard very loud ago by Acalanes woodshop teachers during their summer school hiatus, d scratching in the second story area. “I’m not scared, just curious,” she but still retain farmhouse details. said. She would pound right back Marechal Duncan, Vice Pres- thinking it might have been an ani- ident of the Lafayette Historical So- mal, but the noise continues. Rumor ciety, has been an invaluable help in Barbara and Ray Peters in front of their home on Martino Road Photo Cathy Tyson has it there were two deaths on the tracking down information on these nd the winner of the ‘oldest 1914 and Leroy Stark helped to re- property. very special historical homes. “What got me started on this was a Ahouse still standing’ in build it, but that couldn’t be verified. To put this home in context, Lic #855456 Lafayette goes to the charming red Obviously in the intervening the year the original barn was built, water color painting of the Merry- The Haddon Family, Orinda Residents, Owners/Operators home that’s been sitting comfortably 149 years, plumbing, wiring and 1850, California officially became man house,” (811 Topper Lane), do- on the banks of the Lafayette Creek modern conveniences were installed. the country’s 31st state. When the nated to Marechal by one of Joan Do business with a for about 149 years. The “Daley Although it’s hard to pin down an barn was converted to a home in Merryman’s sons. Although the col- t neighbor. House,” at 3306 Moraga Boulevard exact date, the beautiful redwood 1860, President Lincoln was elected ors used compliment the palate of near Carol Lane, looks amazingly paneling in the living room has been and Pony Express riders stopped in his living room, he and wife Doris well-preserved, although there is there for many, many years. Some- Lafayette for fresh horses. plan to donate it to the Friends of the some controversy about its actual where along the line, more than a Perhaps the original owner Library, to be on display in the new tage. The County Assessors office few years ago, a homeowner in- was on Elam Brown’s fourteen fam- library. has 1850 as its origin as a barn, the stalled a brick patio and small retain- ily wagon train in 1847, that made it Additional information on ei- current owner agrees with that date ing wall in the backyard that is still through Donner Pass just days be- ther of these homes is appreciated; and notes that in 1860 it was con- functioning today, although the earth fore the party of the same name got please contact Cathy Tyson at verted into a home – which is also has shifted under it. stuck. So far no one’s talking. [email protected] or (925) noted on the Assessors records. Fifteen years ago Effie Her- If you ask Ray and Barbara 286-9295. 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3720 Highland Court, $750,000, 3 Bdrms, 1232 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 4-30-09 Moraga Road 1010 Hunsaker Canyon Road, $425,000, 3 Bdrms, 1768 SqFt, 1922 YrBlt, 4-27-09 Moraga Country Club 3386 Mildred Lane, $598,000, 3 Bdrms, 1541 SqFt, 1968 YrBlt, 4-28-09 Golf Course 1107 Rahara Drive, $2,000,000, 4 Bdrms, 3352 SqFt, 2005 YrBlt, 4-24-09

MORAGA Moraga Way 1984 Ascot Drive #B, $255,000, 2 Bdrms, 1233 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 4-22-09 Safeway 1996 Ascot Drive #B, $245,000, 2 Bdrms, 1066 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 4-29-09 14 Buckingham Drive, $675,000, 3 Bdrms, 1560 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 4-29-09 Map courtesy of www.maps.google.com ORINDA 34 Descanso Drive, $925,000, 4 Bdrms, 2340 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 4-30-09 Council Member Howard this project,” he said. housing units, while respecting 21 Eastwood Drive, $1,000,000, 3 Bdrms, 1953 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 4-28-09 Harpham asked the property owner Confronted with unanswered peak commute limits for external 1 Las Mesas Path, $800,000, 2 Bdrms, 832 SqFt, 1986 YrBlt, 4-23-09 what would be the number of hous- questions, the Town Council sent traffic volume (inbound in the 68 Loma Vista Drive, $880,000, 4 Bdrms, 1802 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 4-29-09 ing units needed to allow him to the plan back to the Planning Com- morning and outbound in the after- 2 Valley View Drive, $1,300,000, 5 Bdrms, 3297 SqFt, 1940 YrBlt, 4-24-09 successfully develop the Moraga mission for its May 18 meeting. noon) as defined in the Environ- 29 Whitehall Drive, $650,000, 3 Bdrms, 1458 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 4-29-09 Center area. In response, Dick In the meantime, the property mental Impact Report (EIR). Loewke, planning consultant to the owner and Town staff met to dis- Planning Commissioner NO Forclosures in Lamorinda reported Bruzzone family, stated the right cuss the plan. At the May 18 meet- Bruce Whitley was the only one number of units was somewhere ing, Loewke proposed refinements that night to express reservations. between 560 and 720. When asked to the MCSP that would allow He said that increasing flexibility to share the studies that justify these greater flexibility to the 560 hous- could result in the construction of a figures, he answered “there was ing unit option. larger number of units. Because he none.” The consultant explained that was concerned with the risk of Kurt Piper In absence of an economic flexibility was a key to the success changing the character of the town, study that would determine the of a plan that will take years to be he said he would favor sticking right number of dwelling units, built and will have to adapt to eco- with the previous 560 dwelling unit A name you can count on. Segrest proposed that the impact of nomic situations that no one can re- plan. His position failed to sway traffic could help determine the ally anticipate. other colleagues on the Commis- number of housing units acceptable Loewke advocated flexibility sion and the motion to approve the (925) 254-0505 www.kurtpiper.com in the MCSP. “Traffic is clearly one to vary the mix of senior, work compromise was passed. [email protected] of the main concerns that surround force and compact single-family (925) 253-2527 Moraga Specific Plan Triggers Traffic Concerns from Neighboring Cities ... continued from page 3 “It’s true that standard ITE family residence,” he added of Moraga,” said Rees, explain- rates are higher than the ones we The second difference of ing that the MCSP is what is used,” admitted Rees, “but that’s approach between the communi- called an “in-fill” project, mean- because those rates are not appli- ties is the way they look at retail. ing that it will attract mainly lo- cable here, they were determined Moraga Town Manager Mike cals. in Washington, not looking at the Segrest consistently states that On the other hand, when different local factors.” Rees ex- the fact that 75% of the dollars Lafayette sees 90,000 sf of new plained that the rates F& P used spent by Moragans goes to other retail, they calculate that there is take into consideration senior cities is a mark of a lack of ade- enough space to attract the “big housing, student and faculty quate retail in town. Therefore box” retailers that have a regional housing, and workforce housing. the MCSP will want to seek local appeal and generate more “going “These types of residents gener- stores that will fulfill local needs, to the freeway” traffic. ate much less trips than the single “There is no Costco in the future Moraga does not deny that their plan will have an impact on the neighboring communities: DISCOUNT RATES "Some of the intersections are so without discount service. heavily impacted already that It’s no accident more people trust State Farm. adding just one more trip a day Mike Rosa, MikeAgent Rosa, Agent will degrade the level of service," InsuranceInsurance Lic. #: Lic. 0F45583 #: 0F45583 1042 Country Club Drive said EIR Consultant Rob Brueck, 1042 Countrywww.mikeisthere.com Club Drive, Moraga who further stated, “If the area www.mikeisthere.com,Bus: 925-376-2244 Bus: 925-376-2244 we are talking about was devel- oped to the capacity that is in the General Plan today, 339 single P040036 02/04 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ), Bloomington, IL family homes would be built. 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Tick Tock Store in Moraga News from the Three Chambers of Commerce Rheem Shopping center (by the Rheem Theatre) 354 Park Street 376 1888 Small Business Awards Brian Nguyen knows about clocks and about hard work. He’s been running a clock store in Walnut Creek (by Lunardi’s) for 8 years, and opened on May 11 a new store in Moraga. In order to minimize overhead, he mans the Mor- aga store mostly week-ends and evenings and can be found in Walnut Creek the rest of the time. Nguyen’s specialty is clock and watch repair, antiques as well as new ones. He will take care of replacing the battery of your wrist- watch as well as resuscitating your 18th century grandfather clock. The Nguyens have been in this business for three generations, and Brian learned the craft from his grandfather and father. The Moraga store is open on Sun- day and Monday and evenings Tuesday to Saturday 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “I’m very excited to do business in Moraga,” said Nguyen, “I knew the town because I had many customers from Lamorinda that I can now serve locally.”

Mosaic Financial Partners, Inc Customers in Mycra Pac coats “fight” over a bag, as Sharon Mosaic will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for on June 11 at 4:30 pm with the Huebschwerlen (left, in yellow) looks on Photo Sophie Braccini Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Meet at 3620 Happy Valley Rd., Suite 100. hen Sharon Huebschw- of smaller specialty stores all Brittany Comes to Shore in Orinda The Small Business Award recipients and Chamber officials (left to right): Carlos Rangle, Werlen walks around her over the country. Laurent Le Barbier makes traditional crepes to order at the Orinda Farmers' Candy Kattenburg, Javier Galdon, Edy Schwartz, Ron Palsa (second row), Jay Lifson, Steve Palsa building in the Rheem Center, At this time, Mycra Pac is Market. “Bretons” are a people of peasants, fishermen and merchants. Their Photo courtesy of Moraga Chamber of Commerce she makes it a point to greet each working on its Spring 2010 line. culinary tradition mixes hearty dishes and seafood, that is both simple and Three Lamorinda businesses were recognized at the Contra Costa Council’s and every one of the 21 team “We love colors, innovative de- very tasty. Le Barbier comes from generations of “Bretons” who used to 9th Annual Small Business Awards: members of her “business fam- signs and creative patterns,” says make crepes in the fireplace and worked markets around the Golf du Mor- Minuteman Press, Moraga UPS Store and Shelby’s. ily.” They are all busy creating Huebschwerlen, as she shows bihan. At the market, he serves salty Savory crepes (organic buckwheat flour, On May 15 the Contra Costa Council gave business awards to 10 Contra and marketing the line of Myra some of her new creations such gluten free) with a variety of toppings including the traditional “complete” Costa small business owners, all nominated by their local Chamber of Com- Pac outerwear that’s put Moraga as an elegant black faux-fur coat Ham & Cheese & Egg, vegetarian options like the Brie-Pesto & Tomato, or merce. The awards recognize the business owners’ success in developing an on the fashion map. on one side, raincoat on the other, seafood treats like the Smoked Salmon-Crème Fraiche-green onion & dill. outstanding business and their contribution to the community. A graduate of Miramonte a shocking pink raincoat and one For desert, ask for the sweet crepes (all purpose flour) with butter, sugar & “Ron and Steve Palsa moved their business, Minuteman Press, from Walnut High School and UC Berkeley, of her best selling items, a long lemon or apple confit with caramel sauce among other specialties. Creek to Lafayette about 6 years ago,” says Jay Lifson, Lafayette Chamber Huebschwerlen spent most of her raincoat with a pleated hood. Rubens Nunnemaker LLP moves to Lafayette CEO, “they took a chance on Lafayette and bought the building next to the professional life in the fashion Huebschwerlen believes that 1020 Aileen Street 444.4026 www.RNCPAs.com Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa on the East end of Mt. Diablo Blvd. What hap- industry as a buyer for large what makes her brand unique is Rubens Nunnemaker LLP is a Certified Public Accounting and Consulting pened next was a partnership that resulted in one of Lafayette’s most suc- companies such as Casual Cor- the mix of quality and creativity firm. Partners Sharon Rubens and Steve Nunnemaker have more than 30 cessful businesses and a community member that has never stopped ner and Macy’s. When the com- of the offering. “When we sell a years of combined industry experience and have earned a reputation for pro- supporting our city.” pany she was with moved its coat, it is guaranteed for life,” viding quality service over the last two decades. Sharon Rubens grew up in “A few years ago, with a dream to own their own business, Javier and Jacque- headquarters to New York, she says Huebschwerlen, “we have a line Galdon searched for an affordable franchise opportunity in the Bay area, Lafayette and Steve Nunnemaker lives in San Francisco. Rubens Nun- decided to stay in the Bay Area few coats come back every year and they happened upon the Mailboxes Etc/UPS Store in Moraga,” says Edy nemaker LLP offers experienced service in all matters of accounting and tax- and create her own trademark. and we’re happy to replace them. Schwartz, President of the Moraga Chamber of Commerce, “with no back- ation, IRS problem resolution, estates and trusts, business formation, financial Her idea was to design a high- But our quality is such that we ground in shipping or retail, but with a lot of support and guidance from the planning and investment, real estate and business sales. “We have always had end travel wear line that was ele- can stand by our products and previous owner and the franchise, three years later, the UPS store has be- many clients who live in Lafayette and Lamorinda,” said Lisa Silva, who gant, reversible, water-repellant, make this kind of promise.” come an indispensable ‘office’ for many home based businesses in Moraga.” works for the company, “as our firm evolved, we found ourselves working and wrinkle free. That was Like the whole industry, “The Orinda Chamber unanimously chose Shelby’s to receive this award,” with more clients in Lamorinda. Lafayette is the perfect central location for Mycra Pac, and the year was Mycra Pac has now entered the says Candy Kattenburg, Executive Director of the Orinda Chamber of Com- our client base. We also feel that Lafayette has sophisticated individuals and 1991. troubled waters of an economy in businesses that we can really help.” merce, “it’s not unusual that when you walk into Shelby’s you are greeted by the owner Carlos Rangel and if you glance over to the kitchen area you Now Huebschwerlen trav- recession. “The women who buy French For Fun Featured on Local TV can wave hello to (the other owner) Chef Arno Kober. It’s Orinda’s local els the world, studying trends our products continue to travel 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B100 283.9822 www.frenchforfun.com ‘hang out’ and if you haven’t tried Shelby’s you should stop by on a nice day and looking for innovative fab- and want to do it in style,” says The French immersion school was nominated and selected by the Best of the to sit outside and experience great dining.” rics. “I create the models, with Huebschwerlen, “but our small Bay TV production of channel 4. A crew of 4 cameramen and interviewer the team,” says the business retail stores are hurt by the credit spent 5 hours at FFF on Friday March 20th to shoot a presentation of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce woman, “and we can count on crunch, they lose their lines of school. “Since we wanted to showcase our students, we had invited all our • Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2009 - Friday, May 29 - 12:00 p.m. our suppliers to produce our ex- credit and we are concerned classes from the baby circle to the literature club to participate,” said head- The Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation and the Lafayette clusive brand.” Mycra Pac’s line about the survival of some of mistress Catherine Jolivet, “the teachers and I had prepared various activities, Chamber of Commerce invite the business community to attend a special is one of the last to be completely them who have been doing busi- plays, songs, etc…The filming was very organized, the kids were very ex- luncheon with featured guest speakers Steve King and Carolyn Ockels. manufactured in the US. ness with us since the begin- cited as well as the parents.” The video aired 3 times on the Best of the Bay For registration to this event, please visit www.lafayettechamber.org. “Twenty years ago many brands ning.” on May 21st, 23rd and 28th. It can be viewed online at Best of the Bay TV Cost is $25 and space is limited. were made in the U.S.,” says Huebschwerlen is not wor- for one year. • Try Lafayette First Thank You Party - Friday, June 5 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Huebschwerlen, “we continued ried about her own firm. The - Plaza Park. (see story page 1) that tradition because it allows us whole team is getting ready for Patti Camras Organizes Speed-networking for Women • Shop Lafayette Working group, Tuesday June 9 at 8:00 a.m. to be on top of the quality of the the semi-annual sale that attracts Real estate services in the Chamber offices 253-4609 www.pat- products we manufacture.” The to Moraga customers from all • Chamber mixer on June 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Pizza Antica, colors and prints are made to over California. “I do not want ticamras.com 3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. On May 8 Patti Cam- order by Milliken in North Car- to see my production in discount ras organized her first Moraga Chamber of Commerce olina out of a fabric manufac- stores,” says Huebschwerlen, speed-networking for • Chamber meeting on Friday May 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. tured by Dupont; the fabric is cut “we’d rather sell our previous women, an event at the Hacienda. Members of the Union Bank of California will be in San Francisco and eleven season’s items at a discount to where she invited speaking on issues directly affecting the local business climate sewing shops in the Bay Area as- our neighbors and friends.” semble the garments and acces- This year, the spring sale women with whom Orinda Chamber of Commerce sories. will start on June 10 and last five she had been doing • May 28, Orinda celebrates Cal Shakes 35th anniversary and throws a big business on a regular party, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Theater Square in downtown Orinda. All in all, 180 jobs rely on days. 5000 coats and accessories basis and would The free event is opened to the public and will offer a whole array Huebschwerlen’s business acu- will be offered at a 20%- 60% men. Mycra Pac offers five dif- discount from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on gladly refer. “I Patti Camras and guests Photo Wendy Scheck of attractions. wanted to create an • Chamber breakfast meeting, on Thursday, June 25 from 8:00 a.m. ferent lines a year and Wednesday and from 11a.m. to 4 environment for networking so that these terrific women professionals could to 9:00 a.m. at Village Pizza 19 Orinda Way Orinda. Cost $10.00 - participates in fashion trade p.m. the four other days. find out about each other,” said Camras, “I strongly believe that people who at the door. This is a relaxed coffee hour in which chamber members shows in nine different US loca- “It is a lot of fun to have own their own businesses understand the benefit of networking, and now more can mix and mingle, share ideas, and exchange business cards. tions. Huebschwerlen’s biggest people come here every year, the than ever, we need each other to keep our businesses vital in today's economy.” customers are Nordstrom’s in the parking at Rheem gets full, and “The event was fun and very well organized,” said Wendy Scheck from Lam- US, Holt Renfrew in Canada, everyone gets super excited,” orinda Weekly, one of the 24 women who attended the event,” She had us talk If you have a business brief to share, please contact Selfridges in England and Isetan says Huebschwerlen, who ex- with each other and move around every 5 minutes. It was kind of an enter- Sophie Braccini at [email protected] in Japan. 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Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch School Calendar Kids N Dance Gives Impressive Performance School Governing Board Meetings Lafayette School District Orinda Union School District Submitted by Sheryl Cardiff LAFSD Office OUSD Office Acalanes Union lot of hard work and fun paid 3477 School Street, Lafayette 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda High School District off for the actresses perform- Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 7:00 Monday, June 1 at 6:00, A Board Room AUHSD Office (special Meeting on Budget) ing in the Kids N Dance musical 1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette Moraga School District Monday, June 8 at 4:00 Annie. Girls ages 6 to12 from the Joaquin Moraga Intermediate Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 7:30 Lamorinda area started rehearsing School Auditorium 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga in January under the guidance of Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30 Carol McMackin and Kris Mueller. Practicing one hour a week for five Moraga Schools, SMC Remain Open After Swine months proved to be ample time for a couple impressive performances, Flu Cases Confirmed which took place on May 15 and ast week, Moraga School Dis- Saint Mary’s students were also con- at this time, and on May 5 changed May 16 at the auditorium in the Ltrict Superintendent Rick firmed to have the virus by the Con- its policy regarding school closures. Orinda Library. The Kids N Dance Schafer announced the District’s tra Costa Public Health Department. Schafer spoke with the Contra Costa Studio is located in Lafayette on first confirmed case of H1N1 The U.S. Centers for Disease Con- County health department, which 3369 Mt. Diablo Blvd. and can be (Swine Flu) by a fifth grade Rheem trol and Prevention (CDC) indicates stated that the Contra Costa Health Pictured are: Jenna Kisner, Clara Kobashigawa, Abby Morrris (as Annie), Emily reached at 925-284-7388. Elementary School student. Four that most U.S. cases are not severe Services, the State Department of Rasmussen (back row); Lauren Kobashigawa and Kara Mickas (front row) Public Health and the CDC have Photo Sheryl Cardiff been constantly monitoring the Get a head start on the H1N1 Influenza outbreak, and Technology Tapped to Teach from Afar 2009 – 2010 school year! “while Contra Costa Health Services By Jennifer Wake will continue to closely monitor the 3UMMERªTUTORINGªAVAILABLEªFOR situation, we have been advised by Contra Costa Health Services that '%.%2!,ª-!4(ª 02% !,'%"2! our schools may remain open at this time,” Schafer wrote. Saint Mary’s students affected were advised to !,'%"2! '%/-%429 stay home for seven days, or for one day beyond the conclusion of symp- !,'%"2!ªªª42)'/./-%429 toms, whichever is longer. For in- formation on ways to prevent & 0REVIEWªTHEªlRSTªSEMESTERªOFªYOURªUPCOMINGªMATHªCLASS contracting or spreading the illness, R &LEXIBLEªSCHEDULEªTHATªWONTªINTERFEREªWITHªYOURªSUMMERªPLANS you can visit the CDC Web site at Ÿ 0RIVATEªONE ON ONEªSESSIONS http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/. For %XPERIENCEDªMATHªTEACHERTUTORªATTENDEDª3LEEPYª(OLLOW ª/)3 ª-IRAMONTEªANDªª H1N1 updates, you can call the Con- HOLDSªAª#ALIFORNIAªTEACHINGªCREDENTIALªª2EFERENCESªAREªAVAILABLEªUPONªREQUEST tra Costa Public Health Department 0LEASEªCALLª ªª ªªORªª hotline at (888) 856-0564. EMAILªMLEUTZA HOTMAILCOMªFORªDETAILS Millie Tang's fourth grade class (Millie Tang in middle) Photo Jennifer Wake os Perales Elementary stu- weighing them, checking for age, Nova Scotia, but how her students Late Breaking Seniors Ldents are used to seeing com- and marking them, before releasing can make a difference here inA puters in classrooms, and have even them. Lamorinda. Tang rallied students You can make it to the finish line! teleconferenced on Skype or “We saw a lot of pictures, and together to walk to school, and Get Help from a Private College Admissions Advisor viewed online blogs with friends heard Mrs. Tang got over her fear challenged students to come up • Finish your UC application by November 1st and family, but last month they used of touching poop,” Molly Bo- with at least one conservation • Review your application for thoroughness & accuracy part of class time to check in online brovitch said. pledge. “This gives them a chance • Prepare “Personal Statements” for the UC system with their teacher, who was beam- Lauren Williams thought it to think of how they want to con- • Get a jump on the Common Application accepted by Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D. ing stories about her global warm- was interesting to realize how much tribute to a sustainable environ- 100s of private colleges nationwide Certified College ing research during a two-week you can learn from studying an an- ment, and be more proactive with Admissions Advisor Accelerated Summer Program expedition to Nova Scotia, Canada. imals’ waste, like what they ate and what I have taught them.” Fourth grade teacher Millie how much of it they ate. Much of Fourth grader Russell Alger 925-891-4491 - [email protected] Tang set off on this adventure on what Tang taught her students upon is planning on recycling more, in- April 12 as part of an Earthwatch her return revolved around the stead of “throwing away everythingA Institute expedition to monitor predator-prey cycle, and its impor- since it’s a long walk to the recycle Moraga Education Foundation mammals and climate change on tance when researching how cli- bin.” Hayden Hunt plans to turn off the rugged shore of Nova Scotia, mate change might be affecting a lights and unplug computers not in Presents Fun-Filled Musical Evening north of the state of Maine. During certain species. use that are using ‘ghost power.’ her stay, Tang communicated with Hayden Hunt said he learned Justine Bon now has a better students through video conferenc- that by studying an animal’s waste, understanding of how climate ing tools such as Skype and online you can find bones of different an- change is affecting animals in Nova blogs. imals they ate and learn more about Scotia and Antarctica, and Sara Ry- One student, Amanda Dun- the predator-prey cycle. erson wants to work harder to help ning, was proud that Tang was cho- Tang learned that it’s the the environment. sen to participate in the research, smarter animals that survived “The student pledges are not while Gabriella Asuncion said it through the short harsh winter and a promise to their teacher, but more was fun to interact with her teacher the lesser weaker animals were ei- to their own environment,” Tang who was so far away. ther picked out by its predator or said. While Tang said she learned died in its ‘home.’ Each year, Earthwatch re- quite a few interesting lessons on “The results we saw out in the cruits close to 4,000 volunteers to this expedition, one work that stood field really show glaring data there collect field data in the areas of rain- out was tracking down and identi- is climate change affecting the forest ecology, wildlife conserva- fying animal waste – or poop – then smaller mammals, which are good tion, marine science, archaeology, physically counting and recording indicators of environmental change and more. Through this process, it on a tracking sheet. “Why count or climate change, and habitat they educate, inspire, and involve a poop?” Tang said. “It’s an indicator degradation and environmental pol- diversity of people, who actively of a specific animal’s population lution,” she said. contribute to conserving the planet. amilies came out to enjoy gram. The audience was also worth of Moraga students know by density in an area.” She and other After returning, Tang not only Tang’s fellowship was sponsored Fbeautiful weather and great treated to short performances by the heart - floated happily over said researchers also trapped animals, discussed the changes she saw in by Wells Fargo Bank. performances by choruses from Campo Beginning and Advanced hills. JM's Director of Musical Pro- Moraga's three elementary schools Drama classes and a display of stu- gram, Adam Noel, said it was "a Local Teams Head to and the Campolindo Chamber dent artwork and crafts. Two rendi- pleasure to see so many in the Mor- Singers, as well as by the JM Sym- tions of "The Hills of Moraga" -- an aga community out on the lawn ‘Odyssey of the Mind’ World Finals original song by K-5 music teacher during the MEF Showcase con- phonic Band and chamber groups Submitted by Joni Binder Shwarts Carol St. Claire that several years cert." Photo Andy Scheck from the Campo Instrumental Pro- bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and world level.” Four Lamorinda Students Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about Recognized as "California Arts Scholars" 25 other countries participate in the Submitted by Robin Moore program. avid Beal and Caety Kling- a rigorous, pre-professional, month- participate in an intensive pre-pro- The Glorietta team chose to Dman of Miramonte High in long training program in the visual fessional training program at the engineer a structure made from just Orinda, Jason Long of Acalanes and performing arts, creative writ- California State Summer School for eight grams of balsa wood that was High in Lafayette, and Ruthie ing, animation and film for talented the Arts which will be held at the able to withstand "shockwaves" of Shapiro of Campolindo High in artists of high school age. In- campus of the California Institute of weights being dropped onto it. The Moraga are among 13 Contra Costa nerSpark provides a supportive en- the Arts in Valencia. structure held 280 pounds before it County students recognized as vironment in which students hone The Contra Costa County collapsed. "California Arts Scholars" by the acquired skills and explore new students recognized were Acalanes The OIS and Miramonte state's InnerSpark program. techniques and ideas for an intense High School students Christianne teams both competed in the "Su- The California State Summer and exciting learning experience. Burns (Music-Vocal &Theater) and Glorietta Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind coaches Kent Grelling perstition" Problem where students School for the Arts (InnerSpark) is Many of the students will Madeline Sharafian (Animation). and Chow Chen stand behind fourth grade teammates Eli O'Brien, created and presented a perform- Maia Shwarts, Christian Schillinger, Andrew Chow, Dylan Wallerstein, and Jordan Grelling Photo provided ance that included two documented Peace through Art & Writing Challenge—2009 superstitions, an original supersti- ive students from Acalanes inspires hope, calls for change, and place) and Clara Tsao (Miramonte – fter winning regional and ementary School qualified for the tion created by the team, and the FHigh School and two from advocates unity of all people. With 3rd place) and Art Awards went to Astate Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. events that caused the original su- Miramonte were among 70 middle these ideals in mind, if you were the Kyle Trujillo (Acalanes – 2nd competitions, local students will Odyssey of the Mind is an in- perstition to come to be. and high school winners of the Mt. President, what measures would place), Jill McGlynn (Acalanes – head to the world finals at Iowa ternational educational program In order to qualify for the Diablo Peace and Justice Center’s you implement to advance world 3rd place) and Jen Reich (Acalanes State University in Ames, Iowa on that “provides creative problem- World Finals, teams had to place “Peace through Art and Writing peace?” – 4th place). The challenge winners May 27 to compete against teams solving opportunities for students first or second in the state. Com- Challenge.” The Center held its Lamorinda winners for Cre- were awarded cash prizes con- from across the country. from kindergarten through college. petitive teams are judged on their 12th annual awards dinner at the ative Writing were Joshua Bulos tributed by the Schmidt Family, the Three Orinda teams from Team members apply their creativ- solution to questions that are Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist (Acalanes – 2nd place) and Aaron George Miller Youth Fund, David Glorietta Elementary, Orinda Inter- ity to solve problems that range standardized internationally as Church on May 2. Students were Plotkin (Acalanes – 3rd place). and Barbara Johnson, Mountain mediate School, and Miramonte from building mechanical devices well as their inventiveness in asked to write or create art on the Essay Awards winners included Camp II inc., and Peace Center High School as well as one team to presenting their own interpreta- presentation, style, execution, following topic: “President Obama Devin Finzer (Miramonte – 2nd Donors. from Lafayette’s Happy Valley El- tion of literary classics. They then and originality. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • Page: 15 Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy Pablo Campolindo • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Del Rey Orinda Intermediate • Saklan Valley School • Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch Acalanes Student Awarded $10K Arrest Made After Death of Miramonte Student Scholarship By Lee Borrowman d lege after demonstrating “acade- oseph Loudon, a sixteen year- night. The party was hosted by two peared to be intoxicated. cation of forced drinking, no haz- mic and civic excellence” in her Jold sophomore at Miramonte people, age eighteen and nineteen Why did this happen? ing. Even at sixteen, you make school and community. High School and member of the years old. 18-year old Patrick French frequently raises the choices. The suspect also made a Rasooly was one of 252 school’s track and football teams, Gabrielli, a junior at Miramonte, broader issue of the choices that conscious choice to host the high school students who com- was pronounced dead at midnight was arrested on charges of con- we as a community make as to party. He bears some responsibil- f peted for the 52 National Schol- Saturday, May 23rd at Kaiser Med- tributing to the delinquency of a how we address the issue of ity for what happened.” arships of $20,000 and 200 ical Center in Walnut Creek. minor and giving alcohol to a teenage drinking; whether we According to the Centers for Regional scholarships of Loudon had reportedly been binge- minor. He was subsequently re- look the other way or even allow Disease Control, 45% of teenagers r $10,000 during the Coca-Cola drinking at a party near his home on leased on $5,000 bail. teens to drink in our homes be- drink alcohol, and of those who Scholars Weekend, held April 2 Hillcrest Drive when he was found French would not say if there cause ‘they’re going to do it any- drink, 64% admit to binge-drinking. d through April 5 in Atlanta. by friends, unconscious in a hall- would be other arrests but con- way.’ On Monday morning he Anyone with information Scholars were chosen from an way. Police say that alcohol poi- firmed that there is an ongoing in- added, “Everyone makes an indi- about Loudon’s death is urged to initial applicant pool of more soning is the likely cause of the vestigation. “That’s what we’re vidual choice. There was no indi- contact the Police at 284-5010. than 74,000 representing ap- young man’s death. doing today,” he said Monday, Danielle Rasooly Photo provided proximately 23,000 high schools “There were massive quanti- “conducting more interviews, try- calanes High School senior nationwide. ties of alcohol at this party,” said ing to find out if there were (addi- SkateBasic ADanielle Rasooly was re- During the Scholars Week- Orinda Police Chief William tional people) responsible.” There SUMMER 2009 cently recognized by the Coca- end, the 2009 class of Coca- French. Police did not find any were only about a dozen people in SKATEBOARD CAMP Cola Scholars Foundation as Cola Scholars interviewed with drugs on the premises. the house when police and para- “one of the country’s most out- a National Selection Committee According to French, the medics arrived. “It’s usual for them standing high school seniors,” representing education, busi- owners of the home in which the to scatter when they hear sirens,” receiving a $10,000 Regional ness, government and arts lead- party was held were out of town, said French, who would not say Coca-Cola Scholarship for col- ers from across the country. several hours away, on Saturday whether those who remained ap- Budding Artists Show Work at Local Teen Art Show By Jean Follmer

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Don’t mean that the UC campuses remain also must adapt to the changing wait to experience a problem; highly selective schools, and it is landscape of attending college. instead take advantage of the important to plan your high school Camp Saklan Planning for college was always help that exists on campus. Go years accordingly if you plan to important and it is even more im- to faculty office hours, check apply. Challenge yourself with rig- Weekly Sessions portant now. Good planning is crit- out peer tutoring, and join study orous coursework at your high ical to success, especially if students groups. school while “protecting” your are going to public institutions of • Get your text books and sup- GPA. In other words, take chal- June 15 - August 14 higher learning. 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When compared to fall 2008 Lamorinda Academy of Music and Art you want. Many public univer- advisor located in Lafayette, sities are cutting the number of figures, preliminary numbers show California. Her goal is to help Private and group lessons class sessions offered in order to a reduction in admit rates at Davis, students and their families Piano, string instruments, voice save dollars, and this trend is Irvine, San Diego, Santa Barbara understand the college admissions Competitions, Tests, Fun expected to continue. and Santa Cruz. Merced and River- process, research college and side admit rates increased slightly, career options, create a college list • Consider enrollment at more All Ages & All Levels than one college (for example, while Berkeley and UCLA re- and prepare a strong, organized mained flat. and cohesive application. Dr. take classes at a local commu- LaScala is a member of NACAC, 925-299-1240 nity college as well as the Cali- When you look at the number WACAC, and HECA and earned a fornia State University you are of required courses for admission to certification in College Admissions attending). the UC campuses, admitted stu- and Career Planning from • Think about taking an on-line dents take more than the 15 year- University of California at Berkeley. course. For students who can long courses required for eligibility. Contact her at (925) 891-4491 or learn in this environment, these Specifically, the average number of [email protected]. Page: 16 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy Pablo Campolindo • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Del Rey Orinda Intermediate • Saklan Valley School • Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch St. Perpetua Students Begin “Water for Life” Campaign Local Students Awarded for Academic Excellence Submitted by Lisa Hoskins By Jennifer Wake so many adults become ill from the effects of unclean water, children are often left to take care of their homes, cook, and provide food for their families. In some areas, women and children have to walk five miles to collect water. The net effect is that these children do not get nourished properly in so many ways—physi- cally, spiritually and academically. If they are spending hours working to get water, they are typically not getting educated sufficiently. Money raised will go to Catholic Relief Services to help Eight of 16 Lamorinda CTY award recipients gather for photo: (bottom row left to right) Maxine Gill, Spencer Lekki, Calvin build wells in villages so clean water Gee, Nadia Aquil; (top row left to right) Thomas Liao, Jeremy Liao, David Kuckuk, Vishaal Agartha Photo Jennifer Wake can be made available closer to the through sixth graders took the Liao). Paul Ostrach, who attends homes of those stricken with this onald L. Rheem Elementary SCAT, an above-level test scaled Bentley School, but who lives in water crisis. DSchool students Calvin Gee St. Perpetua second graders hold banner promoting and Maxine Gill were two of 16 for younger students. Orinda was also recognized. "Water for Life" campaign Photo provided Students are not only asking for contributions, but for conserva- Lamorinda elementary and middle Other recipients included six Now in its third decade of t. Perpetua School’s second According to World Health tion as well, including: pouring school students recently honored at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate stu- service, CTY indentifies America’s Sgrade class is leading the rest of Organization (WHO), more than only as much water as you will a statewide awards ceremony for dents (Julie Huang, Keegan Men- top students in grades two through their school (grades K-8) in an ef- one billion people in the world do drink; turning the water off when gifted children held by The Johns donca, Myung-Geun Chi, Johnny eight, and provides programs, serv- fort to raise money for people in not have safe water to drink. This you are brushing your teeth; repair- Hopkins University Center for Tal- Ho, Nadia Aquil, and Kourosh ices, and resources to help them South America, Asia, and Africa situation can lead to severe illness ing leaky faucets and running toi- ented Youth (CTY) at California Arasteh), one Stanley School stu- make the most of their advanced who do not have proper access to and life-threatening disease in many lets; and limiting showers to less State University, Hayward on May 16. dent (Vishaal Agartha), two stu- academic abilities. clean water. adults and children. In fact, because than five minutes. Invitations to this awards cer- dents from Saklan Valley School In 2007-08 alone, over emony, sponsored by CTY, were (David Kuckuk and Spencer 63,000 students from 19 states and Four New Moraga Troop 234 Eagle Scouts based on an exceptional perform- Lekki), two students from Seven the District of Columbia partici- Submitted by Jennifer Gerst ance on a rigorous, above-grade- Hills School (Kaitlin Devries and pated in the Talent searches offered school’s watering system. The level test given to second through Emma Moodey), one Sleepy Hol- through CTY. Only 30 percent of planter boxes will be used by Sec- eighth grade Talent participants. low Elementary student (Thomas second through sixth graders, and ond Grade classes as part of the Life Seventh and eighth graders took the Boneysteele), one Los Perales Ele- only 25 percent of seventh and Sciences curriculum at LP. SAT or ACT – the same tests used mentary student (Jeremy Yan), and eighth graders tested earned an in- Blake Marggraff led an effort for college admissions. Second one Camino Pablo student (Thomas vitation to an awards ceremony. to distribute free water saving de- vices to Moraga residents, resulting in a potential savings of 20,000 gal- lons of water this year. With fellow • COMMUNITY SERVICE • Scouts, he distributed water saving We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some of Lamorinda’s information to over 300 residences, and collected completed “request dedicated community service organizations to submit news and information about forms” for water saving devices their activities. Submissions can be sent to [email protected], with from dozens of these residents. the subject header In Service to the Community. Pictured (left to right): Photo provided Working with Sustainable Moraga Blake Marggraff, Shikhar Das, Andrew Gerst, Kyle Van de Bittner and EBMUD, Blake sent devices Meg’s Legs Run! oy Scout Troop 234 of Moraga volved digging out a dirt path to such as shower heads and kitchen honored four new Eagle Scouts JM’s marquee deep enough to insert and bathroom faucets to fulfill these By Bonnie MacNab B manowski, a Tiger Woods signed at the Court of Honor on May 3 at stones to create the path, and then requests. package, Rolling Stones photo Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church. pouring cement between the stones. Kyle Van de Bittner removed Shikhar Das, Andrew Gerst, The dirt plateau surrounding the dying plants at the Holy Trinity Ser- signed by Mick Jagger and Keith Blake Marggraff, and Kyle Van de marquee was dug out and flattened, bian Orthodox Church and planted Richards, to name a few. BMW Bittner achieved Scouting’s highest and then cement poured around the new ones, with the help of fellow Concord donated a Fantasy Week- award after completing service proj- pillars. Scouts and friends. Previously, the end rental of a new 328i convertible. ects, assisted by fellow Scouts and Andrew Gerst designed and courtyard was visible from the bike Thanks to Nutrition53 for friends, for the benefit of the com- built two redwood planter boxes at path, so Kyle’s efforts provide more their support and presence. A huge munity. Together the projects these Los Perales Elementary School in privacy for the ceremonies held at thank you goes out to the incredible Eagle Scouts led required a total of Moraga. Protective fencing and drip the church. Kyle led his volunteers volunteers from Blockbuster Cares, 550 service hours. irrigation were included in the proj- in removing dead plants around the without whom the event would not Shikhar Das built a stone path ect. To complete the project, the site church and planting new ones to en- have been such a success. and cement pillars for the marquee had to be leveled, and drip irrigation liven the grounds. He recommended Thank you to our wonderful notice board at Joaquin Moraga In- was laid out so that maintenance to the church that they reduce sprin- Photo provided sponsors, Oakwood, A.G. Ferrari, termediate School. The project in- staff can easily connect it to the kler usage to conserve water. n Saturday, May 16, 2009, ning marathons in San Diego and Pizza Antica, El Balazo, Misto OTeam In Training, featuring Seattle to raise funds for cancer re- Lino, Michael’s Ristorante in Mor- Team Meg’s Legs held a fundraiser search and patient treatment. aga, Rheem Theater and Bank of at Oakwood Athletic Club to sup- The band “256” out of San the West. Lamorinda’s finest gave port the Leukemia & Lymphoma Ramon donated their talent and back to their community in an Society. Our teammates, Megan rocked the venue. amazing way and we are tremen- Bekker, Carla Carreon, Stephanie A silent and live auction were dously grateful. deCrooy, Bonnie MacNab, Zander held with such items as a 49ers jer- Together we can make a dif- 25%-35%25%-35% Sprague and Nancy Yuen are run- sey and photo signed by Bill Ro- ference. * Orinda Seniors Having Fun OFFOFF By John Fazel Prudential California and Orinda bly saved their lives during the war. SelectedSelected Units,Units, Community Church are again spon- When WWII vets were asked to LimitedLimited TimeTime soring this annual event. Founder come onto the stage in 2004 most and M.C. John Fazel said, “I believe in attendance were recognized. The that our seniors should be remem- next time you see an Orinda Senior bered and honored for their contri- think about what they gave to you butions to Orinda and the world. and our country. The idea was brought to This year we will be look- Ask how you can Orinda from John’s hometown, ing at the lighter side of life as Perry, Iowa where they started their the “Ghost of Mark Twain” pays get a FREE $25 Gas club in 1930. The tradition includes a visit. The Ghost is none other Card for referring a the crowning the King and Queen, than McAvoy Laine, a former celebrating the Longest Married Orinda resident and member of friend, and a FREE $5 couple and identifying the “Baby.” Miramonte’s 3rd graduating They are also entertained by class of 1961. He probably Terzetto’s Card just great speakers. In 2004 the late Sam knows more about Mark Twain Rich Shearer crowns Thomas Billison, President of the Navajo than Mark Twain remembered for visiting us at 5A! Dearl at last years event Photo Thomas Black Code Talkers described his experi- about himself. Come armed with ences as a Marine and Code Talker your questions, McAvoy has the he 10th Annual Three Quar- in the Pacific Theatre. The late answers. Tter Century Club Luncheon ‘Woody Spears of the Tuskegee If you are an Orinda resident will be held June 10th at the Orinda Airmen in 2005 talked of his fight 75 or older and wish to join the fun Community Church. All Orinda res- to become a pilot and experience as call John Fazel at 925-324-2017 or idents 75yrs old or older are invited a fighter pilot in Europe. A number e-mail Runmtns@prodigy,net. to attend the free gala. of Orinda WWII vets talked about Seating is limited and reservations Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, how Billison and/or Spears proba- are required. Use our FREE Truck to help you move in! AAUW’S 2009 DISTINGUISHED WOMAN

*Reduced units - new rentals only, Exp. 5/31/09. Call for details for “Free Truck” or rental truck rebate & Free $25 Gas Card. Submitted by Gloria Weston t its recent annual May Scholarship Committee and served of Palestinian olive wood carvings ALuncheon, Joyanne Elkinton- as the branch president in 1966-67. and olive oil which have provided MORAGA Walker was honored as the Orinda- Joyanne is a longtime resi- over $8,000 to various Palestinian Moraga-Lafayette Branch of the dent of Orinda and is very active in artisans and women’s and chil- American Association of University the Orinda Community Church. dren’s aid groups. No one could be Rheem Shopping Women’s 2009 Distinguished For the past four years, she and her more deserving of this honor than Plaza 925-631-7000 Ns Woman. As one of the charter husband, Carl Walker, have partic- Joyanne, as it was acknowledged Rheem Blvd.

Moraga Rd. ipated in Ecumenical Advocacy by all in attendance at the luncheon 455 Moraga Road Suite F WE WE members of the branch, Joyanne has NS been active in it for many years. She Days for Peace and Justice. Re- which was held on May 19th at the www.5Aspace.com was the original member to start the cently she has been directing sales Orinda Country Club. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 17 • In the Back Yard • Digging Deep–Talking Dirt: Gardening with Cynthia “Gardener’s do it in the dirt.” By Cynthia Brian growth of our gardens, which will improve the health and beauty of our plants and moreover, ourselves. Get to know your soil. Is your soil sandy, loamy, or clay like most of the ground in Lamorinda? An easy experiment is to combine two cups of your garden dirt with water and a teaspoon of liquid detergent in a quart size jar. (A clean, recycled mayonnaise jar is perfect.) Let the jar sit undisturbed for twenty-four Photo Cynthia Brian hours until you can easily distin- guish the layers of solid materials. Cynthia Brian This will give you a good approxi- love dirt. Mother Nature pro- mation of the amount of silt, clay, OLIVE BRANCH ENGINEERING duces good earth and as a gar- pebbles, or sand in your soil. Once Photos Cynthia Brian Specializing in difficult jobs...with over 25 years of I experience in structural concrete and excavation. dener, soil is my sandbox. It’s that you know the ingredients of your STRUCTURAL CONCRETE glorious time of year when I catch dirt, you can prepare the necessary BRIDGES the dirt disease. The weather is recipe to enrich it. RETAINING WALLS JEFF WALKER warming, our formerly green hills Feed your soil. 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Con- Bay Area soil with the composted grass clip- ditioners aerate and assist with ab- BAD pings, leaves, vegetable scraps, cof- sorption and drainage. Make sure to INC. Drainage, Inc. fee grinds, and tree prunings that use your Biostack to create your you’ve been tossing in your own earthy smelling and nutritious Biostack. If you are installing a new compost. (See Digging Deep, Feb- ous options are available including have to vigilantly keep my wheel- Have You Checked Your landscape in a newly built home ruary 2009, http://www.lamor- straw, shredded bark, and wood barrows moving the muck. It’s where the ground has been bull- indaweekly.com/archive/issue0224/ chips, and some of them are com- worth the extra effort. My garden is Crawlspace Lately? dozed, you’ll need to bring in a Digging-Deep-Failure-Flowers- pletely free. filled with worms, bees, butterflies, truckload or more of topsoil before and-February.html) If you want a sustainable gar- hummingbirds, ladybugs, frogs, you begin your summer beds. For Mulching is magical. If you den, you have to get dirty. Rich, lizards, snakes, golden finches, and a • French Drains the rest of us, create a great founda- really want to conserve water and healthy soil is the key to growing plethora of friendly bug hungry crit- tion for our gardens by getting inti- save on your EBMUD bill, add a everything in abundance. My girl- ters. No wonder my roses, rhodo- • Underfloor Drains mate with your dirt. Frankline D. blanket of mulch matter around your friend, Jill, has a ranch on Dry Creek dendrons, ranunculus, and rosemary Roosevelt said, “The nation that de- plants. In the summer, mulch keeps Road near Healdsburg. Because she are resplendent! • Downspout Systems stroys its soil destroys itself.” As roots cool and helps control water gardens by the river with all its lus- We’re all dirt gardeners. Stand gardeners, we have an opportunity run-off, in the winter, it keeps plants cious loam, she has vegetables and tall and be proud. Keep digging deep • Subdrain Systems to replenish and nourish our planet. from freezing. Over time, mulch de- flowers the size of Alaska. I must and do the dirt! By designing healthy soils we cre- composes which adds more organic admit, no matter how much I tend to • Sump Pumps ate the best groundwork for the matter to enrich your soil. Numer- my dirt, in our neck of the woods, I Happy Gardening to You! Cynthia Brian • R etaining Walls Cynthia’s Digging Deep Garden Guide for June The Goddess Gardener [email protected] “Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful!’ and sitting in the shade.” Rudyard Kipling www.goddessgardener.com • Pavestone Driveway & Walkways A garden is never finished. My garden reminds me of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral designed by Gaudi in Cynthia is available as a speaker, Barcelona, Spain which has been under construction since 1882. Just as I think I have everything under control, a writer, and host of your events. A General Engineering Contractor Call 925-377-STAR for fee sprinkler breaks, or the night-scaping lights go out. There is always work to be done in our garden cathedrals and schedule and to book Cynthia. summer is the busiest time of all. Put on your gloves and hate, grab your trowel and your pruners, and let’s have Locally owned and Operated some fun. We’re digging deep. SAVE THE DATE for Sept. 13, 2009 from 4-9pm for the BOOKS AND BANDS BASH with Dancing Contractor LIC # 762208 • KNOW your soil by using tips from Under the Stars benefiting Be the Star You Are!® this month’s column. charity. This is the launch party for Cynthia’s • ROTATE your crops from last year’s newest book, Be the Star You Are! for TEENS. position when planting your vegetable Many local teens are being published. All tickets sold in advance via PAYPAL, check, or credit 925•377•9209 patch. card. Tickets only $13 for the event; $27 for a • PLANT corn, cucumbers, squash, beets book and the ticket; $20 for book only. Visit visit our website and Swiss chard as well as several herbs www.bethestaryouare.org to order today. such as basil, chives, www.bayareadrainage.com cilantro, marjoram, thyme, and laven- der. • RAKE with an iron tine rake any fern Nurture your garden at rhizomes that are overtaking your garden. Ferns like slightly acid soil rich with humus. • ABODES for toads can be made out of McDonnell Nursery broken clay pots turned upside-down. The toads spend the warm, sunny days under their cool home, patrolling for insects at night. • Shrubs • SHOWER your houseplants under the sprinklers while watering your outdoor plants. They’ll enjoy a few hours of sunshine. • Garden Accessories • DISCOURAGE our dear deer and ravishing rabbits by tying colorful scraps of fabric to their favorite edibles. t • ELIMINATE PESTS by spraying plants with a garden hose using a hard stream of water. Make sure to spray • Flowers both sides of the leaves. r • CHECK your nursery for the latest varieties of summer annuals. You’ll find a great selection of snapdragons, • Personalized Service lobelia, marigolds, and zinnias this month. • CONCOCT this prescription for organic bug control. In a blender pulverize 6 tablespoons red peppers, 3 cloves garlic, 2 onions. Strain through a cheesecloth. 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Water deeply and less frequently avoiding run off. • CLEAN your drip system and fix any broken or leaky irrigation pipes. • DEEP SOAK your magnolia and fruit trees with a deep soaker during the hottest weather. - Open Daily - • CUTTINGS of azaleas, fuchsias, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, geraniums, pelagoniums, and carnations d will propagate if sown now. www.mcdonnellnursery.com • PINCH buds for more blossoms later. • COVER your fruit trees with netting as the delicious apricots, peaches, cherries, loquats, and plums will be devoured by hungry birds. t • WEED and hoe before old weeds send out new seeds. • FEED your birds. You’ve taken care of our feathered friends all winter, now it’s time to enjoy their antics. Garden Lights landscape & r • COMPOST by saving your scraps, clippings, leaves, and other organic matter to stimulate microbial pool development inc. activity to limit nematode populations. • FIRE up a portable fire pit for those cooler June nights. 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Planting - Masonry - Concrete - Carpentry • SHARE volunteer plants and cuttings with friends and neighbors to create your unique cutting garden. • Low-voltage Landscape Lighting • SAVE water by using your dishwater to quench the thirst of outdoor potted plants. • Pool / Spa Design, Installation & Remodels • DEADHEAD your roses to stimulate continuous blooming throughout the year. • Water Gardens, Ponds & Waterfalls • CREATE an edible floral arrangement from the branches of fruit trees or flowering plants and place on your kitchen counter for easy plucking. Design & Install with just one call. • GRAB a glass of your favorite beverage, sit in your favorite chair, watch the sunset, and sing “Oh how beautiful!” 925-254-4797 Thank you to all of you who email me with your complimentary feedback. I appreciate that you actually read Dig- Free Consultations ging Deep and are out there in the garden getting dirty. My virtual garden gate is always open. Serving the Lamorinda Area for 18 years. 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Overflow parking is available Julie Armistead, guest curator and pires toward and approaches music. First Friday Forum presents across the street at Las Trampas Hearst Art Gallery Registrar/Col- “If the viewer feels a sense of some- John Muir Law, author of newly Pool. For additional information, lections Manager, has selected ap- thing musical in the air when look- published The Law’s Guide to the call (925) 283-8304. proximately 90 works that date ing at one of my pieces, then I think Sierra Nevada, on June 5 at 1:30 from contemporary pieces of both I've done my job.” Fastframe is lo- p.m. in the Sanctuary of Lafayette- LMusicIVE BAND forMUSIC all FOR AoccasionsLL OCCASIONS Try Lafayette First Community Fuji and Diablo to works from more cated at 3571 Mt. Diablo Blvd., next Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Michael L. Gill Celebration at Plaza Park on Fri- than 150 years ago. Exhibition to Postino’s. Call owner An- Knox Drive, Lafayette. Naturalist, Jazz - rock - funk - rhythm - blues Michael L. Gill (510)(510) 287-2540 287-2540 day, June 5th from 5pm-8pm. Free hours: Wednesdays through Sun- thony Ruiz at 283-7620 for more educator and artist, Mr. Law will www.with-a-twist-music.com [email protected] BBQ and music by THE BUZ- days, 11 am until 4:30 pm. information. offer a visual presentation contain- ZTONES. See article page 1. Admission: $3 adult; children 12 ing some of his 2,710 watercolors and under free; free parking. Web East Bay Women Artists, Art Ex- of the Sierra. Trained as a wildlife MUSIC p.m. in the Stanley Middle School site: http://gallery.stmarys-ca.edu. hibit at the Orinda Library biologist, he is an associate of the Auditorium. General Admission is THEATER Telephone: 925-631-4379. "Summer Show" with original California Academy of Sciences. available at the door for $8.00 per Moraga Commons- free summer Refreshments will be served at 1:00 person, children under 6 are free. Cal Shakes presents “Romeo and concerts- Thursday evenings, 6:30 The Moraga Art Gallery presents p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Questions, There is a fabulous line-up featur- Juliet” by William Shakespeare pm - 8:30 pm. Provided by the a new group show “Transparent call 925-283-8722 or visit the web- ing Stanley Middle School: Jazz and directed by Jonathan Moscone, Moraga Park Foundation. Thurs- Emotion” featuring the work of site, www. LOPC.org. Crusaders, Double Take, The Thun- May 27–Jun 21. Shakespeare’s pas- day, June 4: Rossmoor Big Band Monet Foster and introducing new dering Herd and The Jazz Messen- sionate tale of young lovers caught Swing & Jazz; .Thursday, June 11: members starting June 2 and run- Overstock Book Sale at the Mor- gers. The Jazz Café will also be in a dangerous and threatening Stone Soup (a local band playing ning through August 15th. There aga Library on Saturday, June 6, featuring The Acalanes Jazz En- world. rock & roll). will be an Artists’ reception on Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great bargains for semble. If that’s not enough, Chef’s See story to the right. For details June 6th from 3-5pm. Music to be summer reading to be found at the Touch will be selling scrumptious see: http://www.calshakes.org Orinda Community Church will provided by Carol Alban. Moraga annual overstock book sale held in host a Jazz Cabaret Evening in its food from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Theatre Company Art Gallery, 570 Center St, Rheem the parking lot behind the library. Fellowship Hall on Friday, June 5, Valley Shopping Center- next to Sponsored by the Friends of the Jim and Jean Strathdee, interna- presents the world premiere of the at 7:30 p.m. People of all ages are Longs Drugs. Open Tuesday Moraga Library. tionally honored concert artists, musical comedy, One Night at the invited to this event, which will fea- through Sunday, 12-5 pm. worship, and song leaders, will per- Hotel Grand, the latest work by ture a professional jazz combo to- 925.376.5407. Dr. Elliot Wagner, board-certified form at the Lafayette Christian award winning author and actor, gether with singers performing www.moragaartgallery.com. Life is an Experiment Art provided acupuncturist and herbalist in Church (Disciples of Christ) at 7:30 Joel Roster May 28 – June 27. Con- standards from the Great American paintings, photography and baskets practice for 25 years, will speak on p.m., Friday, June 5. Writers of “I tact the Town Hall Theatre Com- Song Book. Wine and hors d'oeu- “Feathers, Fur and Fins,” the new June 2 - June 29. This exhibit is the benefits of acupuncture, Chi- Am the Light of the World” and pany Box Office for exact dates and vres will be provided. Dancing is exhibition at the Lafayette Gallery, free, open to the public and wheel- nese herbal medicine and other hundreds of other hymns, songs and times. Rating – PG. Town Hall The- optional- but may prove irresistible! honors the creatures large and small chair accessible to all. Orinda Li- wellness methods for treating pain anthems, their concert will take atre Company, 3535 School Street This is a fundraiser benefitting that enrich our lives. The show is brary, 24 Orinda Way in Orinda; including headaches and migraines, place in the church sanctuary at 584 at Moraga Road in Lafayette. For O.C.C. Tickets are $10.00. Come open from June 1 to August 15th. As Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am- back pain and sciatica, post-surgical Glenside Drive, Lafayette. There is Tickets call 925-283-1557 or vist and join the fun! a special feature during the show, the 8pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am – pain etc. Tuesday June 16, 7 p.m at no admission charge, but attendees www.townhalltheatre.com. community is invited to bring in pet 6pm, Sunday 1-5pm Info: 510/531 the Moraga Library. Lafayette’s annual Jazz Café will may make a donation. Dessert and Diablo Actors’ Ensemble presents photos and related quips to be posted 1404. EBWA is a 20-year old art be held Friday, June 5, 2009 at 6:00 coffee will be served afterward. Neil Simon’s comedy “The Pris- on the gallery’s bulletin board. On group comprised of award-winning Summer reading recommenda- oner of Second Avenue“ June 5 – Sat. July 11th, an animal caricature artists from Contra Costa and tions submitted by the Lafayette 27. WHERE: Diablo Actors’ En- artist will be available to draw your Alameda Counties. Book Store, 3579 Mt. Diablo Blvd Orinda Theatre semble Theatre, 1345 Locust Street, beloved pet. On Sat. August 8th, a in Lafayette: Into the Beautiful Walnut Creek. TICKETS: $10 – drawing will take place for bulletin The first “Art Talks at Knoxx” North by Luis Alberto Urrea: the 2 Theatre Square 25. PUBLIC INFO: 925-482- board entrants. Two winners may event will feature artists from the novel starts off as Nayeli, a young Orinda 5110, www.diabloactors.com. choose a portrait of their pet as a prize. Lafayette Gallery. The ongoing se- mexican woman, takes off with her See press release on next page. During the exhibition, a portion of the ries begins on Wednesday, June 10 quirky trio of misfits to find her own 925-254-9060 gallery sales will be donated to the from 4:30 – 6:30pm. Featured 'magnificent seven' for their small Rheem Orinda Starlight Village Players Animal Rescue Foundation. Gallery artists are Shanon Essex, oil paint- village which has become mostly present Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am ing, Julee Hermann, mixed media women. Their mishaps and adven- Theater Web” June 5 -June 27, Fridays & to 5pm- 50 Lafayette Circle in down- collage and reliquaries, Margaret tures along the way, including a dar- 350 Park Street Saturdays, at 8:30PM; Sunday, June town Lafayette. Lucas-Hill, silk painting and Pat ing and somewhat humorous border Moraga 14th at 4PM; and Thursday, June Prosek, etchings. Visit the crossing, as well as the brilliantly 25th at 8PM. No reservations Martinez Art Gallery’s new show Lafayette Gallery web site to pre- painted landscapes of the country- ( 988-3411 needed. Tickets are always available "Red, White and Blue" will open view their work www.lafayette- side make for a superb storyline. at the box office adjacent to the the- May 30th. This exhibit features the gallery.net. Meet Gallery artists and Etta by Gerald Kolpan : Filled with ater which opens a half hour before work of 26 artists in a variety of listen to them present their history, adventure and romance, Etta is a Friday May 29st Friday May 29st show time. Adult $15, $35 for three media and will run through July. A work and processes. Mingle with dazzling picture of life in the Wild plays; senior/student $7.50, $21 for reception, 3-6 pm, May 30, will other art lovers and enjoy comple- West. Using diary entries, newspa- UP UP three plays; group rates are available. kick off the event. Exhibited work mentary appetizers. Knoxx per articles and letters, Kolpan gives Disney Pixar Disney Pixar The Orinda Community Center Out- includes water, oil and acrylic paint- Restaurant and Bar is located at the reader a complete and com- side Amphitheater is located across ings; photographs; prints; sculpture, 3576 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, pelling portrait of the mysterious TERMINATOR: pottery; glass; and textiles. Open: Lafayette, tel: 925-284-5225. woman who fell in love with the SALVATION the street from Rite Aid and the Orinda Post Office at 26 Orinda 11 am - 3 pm, Mon and Wed – Fri, Sundance Kid. A fun read for the Way: Telephone (925)254-5530. as well as 9 am – 1 pm on the 2nd LITERATURE & LECTURES summer! Check out the author’s NIGHT AT THE and 4th Saturdays of the month. website http://geraldkolpan.com MUSEUM NIGHT AT THE ART Martinez Art Gallery is located at Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m. "The Un- for more info. MUSEUM 630 Court St, downtown Martinez. released Beatles: Music and ANGELS AND DEMONS The Hearst Art Gallery’s exhibi- Film" at the Moraga Library. Au- KIDS, TEENS & PARENTS ANGELS AND DEMONS tion- Sacred Mountain: Images of Phil Simon will be exhibiting his thor Richie Unterberger to speak Mt. Diablo and Mt. Fuji, on view original oil paintings at Fastframe from his book, covering rare record- Free movie night in the Moraga All seats Mon thru Thurs The Orinda Theatre is through July 3. Uncounted artists of Lafayette through June 30, 2009. ings and filmclips throughout the Commons! The Moraga Youth In- all shows $6.00 under new management. have been drawn to both of these Phil enjoys painting contemporary Beatles' career. The book won the volvement Committee will show Please visit the new mountains, sometimes because of landscapes and he compares his Award for Excellence in Historical “Madagascar” on May 29th at 8 owners website at: their sheer beauty, other times to in- painting process to being an im- Recored Sound Research from the pm. Refreshments will be sold out www.rheemtheatre.com www.rheemtheatre.com spire and energize historical, spiri- provisational jazz musician. He Association for Recorded Sound of the band shell to fund future tual or environmental messages. considers his work successful if it as- Collections in 2007. MYIC events. www.lamorindaserviced

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Loard’s Ice brates Cal Shakes 35th anniver- City of Orinda, Theater enjoy food, drinks, music, and per- Cream & Top Dog. Presented by sary and throws a big party, from Square, and the Orinda Chamber of formances by local actors. Busi- the City of Orinda Teen Advisory 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Theater Commerce to host the 3rd annual nesses from across Lamorinda will Council. Sponsored by OCCA and Square in downtown Orinda. The Orinda Salutes Cal Shakes—a cel- be on hand. The event is free and all the Friends of the Library. free event is opened to the public ebration of the theater program and are welcome. The festivities start at and will offer a whole array of at- kick off to the 2009 season. Lamor- 5:30 p.m “The Music Man:” Purchase your tractions. Cal Shakes will sell spe- inda residents are invited to Theater tickets now for Lafayette Elemen- cially priced tickets to the opening Romeo and Juliet tary School's adaptation of the clas- night of Romeo and Juliet, the play By William Shakespeare sic Broadway hit, The Music Man. that will be on stage at the Festival May 27th to June 21st Performance dates and times are as from May 27 to June 21. Raffle Cal Shakes’ innovative follows: Cast 1: June 3 at 1:00 & tickets will be sold. Artistic leader Jonathan Moscone will direct Shakespeare’s classic 7:00 p.m. Cast 2: June 4 at 1:00 & tale of the passionate and forbidden romance between two young 7:00 p.m. All performances will be See Olympians perform live in WALNUT CREEK: Diablo Actors’ En- man as Edna. Sally Hogarty, lovers. An early impression of the play posted at the Cal Shakes held in the Multi-Purpose Room. Walnut Creek on Saturday May semble begins its second season Loretta Janca, and Barbara website describes the first act as “urban and sophisticated with Tickets are $5 for teens and adults 30th from 2 p.m. to 6 pm at the Wal- at its Locust Street theater with an Halperin-Jacobs portray the sisters bits of urban grunge dabbled about…not your father’s Romeo and and $2 for children. The last day to nut Creek Aquanuts’ 22nd Annual all-to-relevant play “The Prisoner with Bill Clemente as Mel’s Juliet.” of Second Avenue.” The Neil brother. A veteran director and pre-order tickets is Friday, May 29. Night of Champions. This event Simon comedy runs June 5 – 27. actor, the “Contra Costa Times” Private Lives Pre-ordered tickets will be held at will showcase the best of the best, With the current state of today’s named Langbehn’s production of By Noel Coward the door. Additional tickets will be with performances full of synchro- economy, Simon’s comedy takes “Driving Miss Daisy” one of 2007’s July 8th to August 2nd sold at the door depending on avail- nized flips and lifts from amazing on new meaning as we follow the “Top Ten Bay Area Productions.” Mark Rucker will direct this wicked and witty romantic comedy ability. For tickets email: local and international talent. nervous breakdown and ultimate “This is really a transitional play for with a divorced couple occupying adjoining honeymoon suites. [email protected]. Clarke Memorial Swim Center, redemption of a middle-aged ad Simon,” says Langbehn. “It has his Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek - executive attempting to cope in a wonderful comic rhythm, but it world gone mad. It’s New York also deals with some pretty seri- Happy Days Costa Rica 2010! Does your 6th Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are City in the early 1970s, and finan- ous subjects. The actors have to By Samuel Beckett grade student like to learn about sci- $25 for general admission and $50 cial problems, record crime rates, walk a fine line between comedy August 12th to September 6th ence in a hands-on setting? Does for pool-side seating. Children five garbage strikes, and more beset and drama.” Four-time Academy Award-nominated Marsha Mason will spend your student like to river raft, zip and under are free. For more infor- the Big Apple. Mel and Edna “Prisoner of Second Avenue” the late summer weeks at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda and line, and ride horses? Does your mation, visit the Aquanut website at struggle with noisy neighbors, plays Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 star in this aptly- and ironically-named play that will be directed student like to learn about sea tur- www.aquanuts.org, call 925-934- faulty plumbing, and a heat wave by Jonathan Moscone. until the loss of his job sends Mel p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Thurs- tles, birds, monkeys, and volca- 4792, or e-mail day performances are special $10 noes? Then the 2010 Costa Rica trip [email protected]. over the edge. In true Simon fash- A Midsummer Night’s Dream ion, these serious subjects are ticket nights. Ticket prices for Fri- is for them. Come to a parent infor- mixed with liberal doses of humor days – Sundays range from $22 By William Shakespeare June 6, 7:45pm. Moonlight Hike mational meeting on Tuesday May as Mel and Edna deal with Mel’s (senior/students) to $25 (general). 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The Senator is looking to gained 5 lbs of muscle.” those attending school in Lamor- and see how the moonlight illumi- $5 plus General Admission To reg- provide more information about the inda, while the Elementary (K-2 & nates this beautiful landscape and The Living Lean program is just what I needed to ister and purchase advanced tickets, legislative process and services get back in shape. I knew what I needed to do 3-5) and Middle School Solo Cate- the Galvin property which is nor- call (510) 336-7373. Chabot Space available and to allow the District (exercise more and eat right), but I just couldn’t mally closed to the public. stay with a healthy routine on my own. 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Lic # 898775 servicedirectory.com and family. 925-825-5201 [email protected] Page: 20 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • Cupcakes and Clambakes Vanilla Bean Lemon Curd Cupcakes These recipe is By Susie Iventosch Lemon Curd available on our web site. nut Creek to the Culinary Acad- (Makes enough for 2 dozen cupcakes) Go to: emy in San Francisco. One day, 1 cup sugar www.lamorindaweekly.com Colleen and Elaine took a day- Zest of 3 lemons long cooking class from Thomas 3 large eggs Susie can be reached at Keller of the French Laundry in 4 large egg yolks [email protected] Yountville in the Napa Valley. 1 cup Meyer lemon juice “At the end of the cooking 5 ounces unsalted butter, day, the entire class was invited to chilled and cut into small pieces the French Laundry for dinner, Prepare and ice-water bath. Set a medium wine and music,” Elaine fondly re- bowl in ice-water bath and set aside. members. Place sugar and lemon zest in a mortar Elaine feels fortunate to have and grind with a pestle to combine many friends and family who sup- and release the oils. Transfer sugar port and encourage her efforts. mixture to a medium heatproof Chow Bella booth at the Farmers’ Market. Customers Tom Leserman and Due to the success of Chow Bella, bowl along with eggs and egg Jenny Leserman. Behind the table; (left to right) Jenny Smit, Lindsay she called upon her most trusted yolks; whisk to combine. Simpson, Elaine Smit and Katy Simpson Photo Andy Scheck foodie friends to join her in the Place over a saucepan of f you haven’t met up with the Elaine started Chow Bella business. simmering water and whisk until IChow Bella girls and their cup- several years ago to share her love “They keep me going,” she sugar has dissolved. Add lemon cake booth at the Moraga Farmers’ of cooking with others. says. “I couldn’t do it without the juice and continue whisking until Market you don’t know what “It all started when three of involvement of Katy, Colleen and mixture is thick and reaches 160 degrees you’re missing. Actually, I don’t my good friends and I were in- Rebecca. They play important on an instant-read thermometer, scraping even know what I’m missing be- volved with the Buena Vista Aux- roles from the baking to teaching down sides of bowl as necessary. Add butter and cause I haven’t tried their most fa- iliary, a charity organization in the kids’ classes and making every whisk until well combined. mous cupcake yet … the Mocha Walnut Creek,” Elaine noted. dish look beautiful.” Strain lemon mixture through a fine mesh sieve set over prepared bowl. Cover lemon curd with plastic Cupcake. Perfected by Chow Bella “Since we all had a passion for Katy (Cupcake) Simpson is wrap, pressing plastic wrap directly onto surface. Transfer to refrigerator until completely chilled. partner Katy Simpson over many cooking gourmet food we thought the heart and soul behind the beau- hours in the kitchen, the Chow that we could donate to our annual tiful dessert creations, while Vanilla Bean Cupcakes Bella foursome prefers to keep that fundraiser, ‘A Toast to Tutoring’ a Colleen Wheaton has the creative 2 cups cake flour one a closely held secret for the wine tasting silent auction.” eye for plate presentation and food 2 teaspoons baking powder time being. But, I have tried their The four friends donated the design. Trained at the San Fran- 2 teaspoons kosher salt divine Vanilla Bean Lemon Curd preparation and delivery of several cisco Culinary Academy and also 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature Cupcake. gourmet meals throughout the year possessing a degree in fashion de- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Chow Bella founder Elaine to the highest bidder. The donation sign, Colleen has a real knack for 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped, seeds reserved (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract) Smit offered to part with this was a hit and they kept it up for a food styling. Rebecca Sullivan, 2 large egg whites, at room temperature recipe and my friends and I are few years. This group of young who also trained at the San Fran- 2 large eggs, at room temperature very glad she did. This little cup- moms also enjoyed cooking to- cisco Culinary Academy, studied 3/4 cup whipping cream at room temperature cake is light and airy with just the gether to prepare meals to freeze culinary arts and is a natural at Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line 2 (12-well) muffin pans with paper liners. right amount of tart curd filling in for eating on one of those days, teaching. She heads up the Chow Alternatively, coat the wells with butter; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a the middle and buttercream frost- when life is simply too rushed to Bella Kids Cooking Program. medium bowl and whisk to aerate and break up any lumps; set aside. ing on top. The recipe calls for fix a nice meal! (If I could have Chow Bella has a host of Place butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high Meyer lemons, which are plentiful about a dozen of those lemony great party ideas and a scrumptious speed until very light in color, about 3 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla seeds (if you’re using vanilla ex- in many home gardens in the Lam- cupcakes in the freezer at all times, selection of catering menus, but tract instead, you’ll add it later), and continue beating until mixture is airy, about 3 minutes. orinda area, and if you don’t have my appetite would be perfectly this week we’re featuring the Scrape down the paddle and the sides of the bowl, turn the mixer to medium speed, and add egg a tree of your own, a neighbor content on those harried days!) Vanilla Bean Lemon Curd cup- whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add eggs one at a time, beating well after probably does. If not, try it with They also made a habit of cakes as a tiny glimpse into the each addition. regular lemons from the grocery taking in cooking classes all bakery portion of the business. Add milk (and vanilla extract, if you’re using it in place of seeds), and mix until combined (the mixture store. I did and the cupcakes were around the Bay Area, from An- Since Chow Bella has been asked will look curdled, but it’s not). Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Reduce speed to low, add flour mix- still wonderful. dronico’s and Home Chef in Wal- by clients to create traditional east ture, and mix until just combined, about 15 seconds. coast clambakes for summertime Fill the muffin wells about halfway, and bake cupcakes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in parties, we’ll feature their recipe the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Set the pans on a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. for clambakes using three different Remove cupcakes from the pans and let cool completely before frosting and filling with lemon curd. Self- Serve Frozen Yogurt now in Lafayette! cooking methods in the next issue Remove small piece of center of cupcake with apple corer. Fill with small amount of lemon curd (put Served inside Flippers. of Lamorinda Weekly. lemon curd in plastic condiment bottle for easy filling)

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Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-9020 Europa Hofbrau Deli & Pub, 64 Moraga Way , Ori, 254-7202 Quiznos, 3651 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-0200 Uncle Yu’s Szechuan, 999 Oak Hill Rd, Laf, 283-1688 Kane Sushi, 3474 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-9709 Kasper’s Hot Dogs, 103 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-0766 Ranch House, 1012 School St, Mor, 376-5127 Yan’s Restaurant, 3444 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-2228 Niwa Restaurant, 1 Camino Sobrante # 6, Ori, 254-1606 Noah’s Bagels, 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-0716 Terzetto Cuisine, 1419 Moraga Way, Mor, 376-3832 Coffee Shop Serika Restaurant, 2 Theatre Sq # 118, Ori, 254-7088 Orinda Deli, 19 F Orinda Way, Ori, 254-1990 The Cheese Steak Shop, 3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-1234 Millie’s Kitchen, 1018 Oak Hill Rd #A, Laf, 283-2397 Yu Sushi, 19 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-8399 Subway, 396 Park St., Mor, 376-2959 BBQ Squirrel’s Coffee Shop, 998 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-7830 Mediterranean Subway, 3322 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf, 284-2627 Bo’s Barbecue , 3422 Mt. 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Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-2345 Steak Ferrari- Lucca Delicatessens, 23 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 299-8040 Chevalier Restaurant, 960 Moraga Road, Laf, 385-0793 El Jaro Mexican Cafe, 3563 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-6639 Casa Orinda, 20 Bryant Way, Ori, 254-2981 Geppetto’s caffe, 87 Orinda Way, Ori, 253-9894 Hawaiian Grill La Cocina Mexicana, 23 Orinda Way, Ori, 258-9987 Tea Mamounia Express Cafe, 3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd # 179, Laf, 299-1372 Lava Pit , 2 Theatre Square, St. 142, Ori, 253-1338 Mucho wraps, 1375-B Moraga Way, Mor, 377-1203 Patesserie Lafayette, 71 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 283-2226 Rising Loafer, 3643 Mt. Diablo Blvd Ste B, Laf, 284-8816 Indian Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 3596 Mt. Diable Blvd, Laf, 283-8740 Tea Party by Appointment, 107 Orinda Way, Ori, 254-2206 Susan Foord Catering & Cafe, 965 Mt. View Dr., Laf, 299-2469 Swad Indian Cuisine, 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-9575 Celia’s Restaurant, 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-8288 Thai California Cuisine Italian El Balazo, 3518D Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-8700 Amarin Thai Cuisine, 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf, 283-8883 Artisan Bistro, 1005 Brown St., Laf 962-0882 Giardino, 3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-3869 Maya Mexican Grill, 74 Moraga Way, Ori, 258-9049 Baan Thai , 99 Orinda Way, Ori, 253-0989 Metro Lafayette, 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-4422 Knoxx Restaurant, Lounge, 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-5225 Numero Uno Taqueria, 3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-1333 Royal Siam, 512 Center Street, Mor, 377-0420 Shelby’s, 2 Theatre Sq, Ori, 254-9687 La Finestra Ristorante, 100 Lafayette Cir, #101, Laf, 284-5282 Pizza Siam Orchid, 23 Orinda Way # F, Ori, 253-1975 Chinese La Piazza, 15 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-9191 Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-6363 Vietnamese Asia Palace Restaurant, 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-0809 Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria, 975 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-3081 Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 504 Center St, Mor, 377-6453 Little Hearty Noodle, Pho & Pasta, 578 Center St., Mor, 376-7600 Chef Chao Restaurant, 343 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-1740 Michael’s, 1375 Moraga Way, Mor, 376-4300 Pennini’s, 1375 Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-1515 China Moon Restaurant, 380 Park St, Mor, 376-1828 Mondello’s, 337 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-2533 Round Table Pizza , 361 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-1411 The Lamorinda Weekly (LW) Restaurant Guide is not paid advertising; our intent is to provide a useful reference guide. We hope that we have included all Lamorinda restaurants on this page, except those that told us they did not wish to be listed. LW is not liable for errors or omissions. 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Photo Doug Kohen Joey Epperson gets excited after scoring the only run of the game Photo Jordan Fong fter a first round bye in the with 8:20 left in the first half. Co- Dons also had troubles with Amador brilliantly for the Mats as he only at the plate. Because we are the ANCS playoffs, the Acalanes captain Laura Harris scored after Valley’s outstanding goaltender, Car- gave up one hit and struck out number one seed, there is a lot of women’s lacrosse team took the field being fouled near the Amador Valley oline Federighi. “Caroline Federighi twelve in a complete game. pressure for us to win.” on May 16 to take on Amador Valley. goalie. is amazing. Getting around her, we “Andrew was our whole of- El Cerrito’s ace Mark Kold- The DFAL champs were the Amador Valley then went on knew was going to be one of the fense and our whole defense,” said ing also pitched a complete game favorites coming into the game, but an offensive outpour and ended the hardest parts of this game” said head coach Vince Dell’Aquilla. and held Miramonte scoreless for did not play like it as they lost to half with a 5-1 lead. Haso. “He kept us in the ball game, and five innings, despite three errors be- Amador Valley 12-3. The second half was much Despite an unhappy ending, allowed us to take the lead with just hind him. Neither team had an The game started off in a de- worse for the Dons. Amador Valley the 2009 season was a very success- the one late run.” extra-base hit in the game, as the fensive battle. The teams were going built a 7-1 lead before Rebecca ful one. The Dons won DFAL after Miramonte had a good chance batters mostly hit ground balls or back and forth across the field but Frank netted her first goal of the playing one of their best seasons. to score in the first inning when it had struck out. neither team was able to put the ball game. Midfielder Katie Mitchell was the bases loaded with two outs, but Miramonte’s small-ball in the back of the net for the first Unfortunately for the Dons, named DFAL’s Most Valuable senior shortstop Mike Reuvekamp ended up being enough for the Mats seven minutes of the game. Amador Valley was just too good Player. was caught stealing home. to win the quarterfinal game and With 18:37 left in the first half, and the game quickly got out of Don’s Men Fall to Berkeley Pitcher Andrew Kjar Photo Ohlen Alexander Throughout the game, the advance to the next round. Amador Valley got on the board with hand. Frank scored her second goal After the women’s game the iramonte’s game plan Mats were aggressive on the base a goal by Teresa Li. Li had been of the game with 5:06 left in the men’s lacrosse game played going into its first NCS paths. Two players were picked off Next Up in NCS Baseball: fouled close to the goal and received game, but it only got the Dons within M their first NCS playoff game. playoff game on May 22nd was to and two were caught stealing. The DFAL champion Miramonte a free shot at point-blank range. seven. Matadors took on the 5th ranked Unfortunately for Acalanes capitalize on El Cerrito’s mistakes. “We were trying to be really Acalanes’ goaltender had no chance “We started out off and we Analy Tigers after press time on fans, the men also lost to the And the strategy paid off. aggressive,” said Dell’Aquilla. at stopping the hard shot. just could not get on. It’s definitely lower seeded team. Acalanes Tuesday night. Check our website for No. 1 Miramonte defeated “Our goal was to have them slip up updates: With 12:11 left in the half, not the way you wanted to end your fell to Berkeley 6-5 and was No. 8 El Cerrito 1-0 after scoring its and make mistakes.” http://www.lamorindaweekly.com. Amador Valley put themselves season” said head coach Kelly Haso. eliminated from the NCS lone run of the game in the bottom Epperson was aggressive on If the Mats prevail, they will play for the ahead by two goals with a score from The Dons looked flat and playoffs. Defender Robert of the sixth inning. In the sixth, sen- the bases and at the plate with three NCS Championship at the end of the Helen Cai. played without intensity that Mull was named DFAL’s Most ior right fielder Matt Lloyd hit into hits and one stolen base. The Mats week against the winner of The Dons got their first goal Acalanes fans are used too. The Valuable Player. Wednesday’s game between Sir Francis what should have been a 6-3-1 dou- blew some early chances to score Drake (ranked #3) and Novato (#7). ble play, but El Cerrito failed to runs and only mustered five hits in Also in NCS baseball, after a first Cougars Fight but Fall to Top Seeded Northgate convert the throw from second and the game. round bye the #2 ranked Campolindo senior centerfielder Joey Epperson “We made some adjustments By Alex Crook Cougars lost to Novato in round 2 last crossed home plate. in our offense. Our players knew it Saturday. In the tiebreaker, the energy Senior Andrew Kjar pitched was a big game, and were anxious was felt all around the gym from both benches to the stands. The score calanes’s varsity softball team bounced back and forth, and both Acalanes Wraps Up Season at NCS Arecorded a 10-2 DFAL record to squads held their own, but Campo fi- share the league champion title with nally gave in at the wrong time. From Las Lamos and earn a 3rd seed in a 12-11 lead, they saw themselves be- NCS Division III bracket play. "With Hannah Wilbur on the hind 14-13 at game point. On the mound, we have a good chance of final rally, Northgate served, and a beating any team if we play good de- bunch of blue jerseys anxiously fense and can provide some timely hit- struggled to cross the ball over the ting,” said Acalanes varsity softball net. The ball finally became tangled coach, Victor Silva. “We only have in mesh, and the match was over. two seniors on the team, but the Bronco players “stampeded” younger players made steady im- the court as Standring lay motion- provement throughout the season and less, face down in disappointment. now we're hoping to make some noise It was a hard fought game, and ei- in NCS.” ther team could have had the win. Acalanes earned a first-round Northgate went on to win the divi- bye and then faced San Marin High on sion, defeating Las Lomas in the Acalanes field Saturday, unfortu- straight games on May 16th. Back row (left to right): coach Larry Gray, Taylor Gray, Grace Lovell, Hannah Wilbur, Ashly Borrelli, nately losing the game 7-2 to close out The young Campolindo team, Nicole Graham, coach Victor Silva; second row: Siena Del Ponte, Courtney Crakow, Katy Trent, their season with an overall record of which graduates only two seniors Maile Hoyt. Front row: Tara Wilson, Sheyenne Greer Photo submitted by Larry Gray 14-6. RSFox this year (Partlow and Scott Fournier) played a good season, fin- Congratulations to Boys NCS Swimming/Diving ishing 20-8 overall. Partlow, Stan- Champions, the Campolindo Cougars! dring and junior Zach Dashner took the board. well. In the Dive portion of the com- roster spots on the DFAL all-league In the Girls competition, Cam- petition, freshman diver Maren Kjell Dylan Blackstone (18) goes for the kill Photo Doug Kohen team. Look for Standring and Dash- polindo took 2nd place with 203 contributed points to the total. Mira- s the lone Lamorinda con- forced a Northgate timeout after ner, along with sophomores Black- points. Campo juniors Rachael Cleak monte came in 11th and Acalanes 20th Atender in the NCS Boys’ Vol- jumping out to a 4-1 Cougar lead. stone and Alex Mangles and junior and Andrea Ward, sophomores Court- (out of 36 teams.) leyball competition, the Campolindo Campo continued to rule with a 9-3 Teddy Geoghegan to keep up the ney White and Dana Holt, seniors Congratulations to all of our Cougars rode into Walnut Creek on lead after several players recorded momentum next spring. Shelbi Luchini and Caroline Lukins local swimmers and divers! May 14 with high hopes of upsetting kills to give Campo some breathing and the Campo girls relay teams swam L. Borrowman Tommy Dowley Photo Doug Kohen division 2 top seed Northgate. For a room. Northgate eventually woke high school volleyball game, the at- up, but their alarm went off too late t the NCS Championships in mosphere was intense, seeing the as Campo evened the score at 1 with AConcord May 14-16, the Cam- polindo Boys Swim Team claimed the gym half full for this NCS match. a 25-16 win in Game 2.   The Broncos came out of the Game 3 was still Campo’s title for the fifth year in a row. The boys garnered a total of 239.5 points gate hitting everything, which was too with junior setter Scott Standring tal- with strong performances by seniors much for the Cougars who gave up lying the game’s first 3 points. Fol- Tommy Dowley, Chris Chuck, Sean  the first two points. Northgate jumped lowing Dylan Blackstone’s beautiful Malley, Jeremy Chang and Andrew FULLGEARYOUTHFOOTBALLCAMP out to an 8-2 lead in Game 1 before kill for the Cougars, the two teams Melton, sophomore Jeffrey Strausser, Campo called the game’s first time- maintained a long rally before freshman Robert Ashby and the 200 INSTRUCTOR:KEVINMACY,HEADFOOTBALLCOACH out. The Cougars called time twice in Northgate worked their way to the and 400 meter relay teams. ATCAMPOLINDOHIGHSCHOOL Game 1 to try and shift the momen- point. It was close, but Campo took It was a Lamorinda sweep of  tum, with the second one coming Game 3 as well, 25-22. the Boys Championships, as Mira- GRADES4–8,SEPARATEDBYGRADE after one of many kills from Bronco’s The fourth game alternated monte and Acalanes took 2nd and 3rd senior hitter Jeremy Kong. Campo re- points, including the match's first place, with 199 points and 155 points DATES: July 13 thru July 24 (M – F) gained hope with points from co-cap- ace from Bronco senior Kevin respectively. The Mats posted the best time in the 400 yard freestyle relay TIMES: 1:30 – 5:00 P.M. tain Jake Partlow and sophomore Carl Woods. Campo trailed late, but their and the Dons came in first in the 200 FEES: $270 (T-shirt included) King, but it wasn’t enough as North- fans still felt an upset was possible. yard medley relay. Miramonte’s Sean gate took Game 1, 25-13. The Broncos however marched to Haufler, Nick Deaver and Bret Lath- FOR REGISTRATION FORMS, CONTACT: The second game served as a the end and finished out to force a rope, and Acalanes’ Nick Hoversten 925/280-3950 x-5163, [email protected] wake-up call for Campolindo, who fifth game, 25-22. Jake Partlow (2) Photo Doug Kohen and Piankhi Gibson added points to Page: 22 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, May 27, 2009 SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Trojans Break Up Pitchers’ Duel Submitted by Frank Tse equally dominating, striking out eight Trojans the first time through the Trojan line-up. Ben Mollahan provided the wake-up call with a line drive lead-off double to start the 4th inning. After walks by Will Cassriel and Christian Schillinger loaded the bases, Trojan hitters produced clutch hits time and time again. The biggest came from Chase Callister, whose triple to the fence cleared the bases. Steven Rein followed up with a huge blast into the outfield for an RBI double. Tierney and Dalton each had RBI singles in the inning. Meanwhile, stellar defense by the Trojans contin- ued to frustrate the Grizzlies, who like the Trojans have one of the most balanced teams in the league. Trojan out- fielders Walker Lambert, Jonah Medal-Katz, and infield- Trojan Christian Schillinger begins his 6th inning ers Gavin Flum and Stephen Tse kept the Grizzly run home run trot Photo Frank Tse production to a minimum. Highlights included second fter a three-inning siesta under the hot Orinda sun, baseman Mollahan catching a hard-hit liner in the 4th, and Athe Trojan offense sprung to life with a big six-run outfielder Rein throwing out a runner at home in the 5th. inning in the 11-2 Trojan win over the Orinda Mustang “This is probably our best game of the season,” St. Perpetua’s Hand-off Training Pays Off at Diocese Grizzlies on May 16. said Trojan Manager Steve Cassriel. “Both teams played By Robin Schoettler Fox Until the top of the 4th inning, pitching and de- good defense and executed on the field,” added Trojan fense by both teams dominated. Trojans Shane Dalton Coach Pat Dalton. one are the days when CYO and Timothy Tierney combined to strike out eight Griz- Both teams now head into the double-elimination Gtrack was the main spring zlies in the first three innings. Grizzly pitchers were Mustang league playoffs with winning records. team sport available to young ath- letes. “Years ago, the only conflict Acalanes’ Blodgett Misses NorCal by a Single Stroke was baseball for boys,” says Jeanne Written with information provided by Larry Blodgett Balczewski, a former collegiate Golf Course during the 2009 NCS Boys Golf (South) track athlete who has coached St. Qualifier on May 4th. That allowed him to represent the Perpetua’s CYO track team for 12 Acalanes team as an individual golfer in the Tournament years. “Now there is lacrosse, AAU of Champions, played this year at the Meadow Club and MVP basketball, water polo, (Fairfax) on May 11th. The top four golfers from the club soccer and volleyball, just to Tournament of Champions advance to NorCal. 4x100 relay, Madeline Singh hands off to Jamie Sexton Photo Raja Singh name a few.” At the Tournament of Champions, Blodgett’s 73 Still, even with numbers of 2009 Oakland Diocese CYO Championship Meet prompted a three-way tie for second-lowest score among Saturday, May 9, 2009 @ Diablo Valley College athletes down, St. P held its own at Blodgett, Lawrence Fu (Piedmont High) and Kyle St. Perpetua & St. Monica** Track Team Highlights the Diocese championships (see re- **Orinda athletes compete for St. Monica because Santa Maria has no track team Reynolds (Dublin High). That tie forced a “sudden death sults box). The key, says Balczelski, 3rd Grade Boys Tetherball Toss shoot-out” to determine which of those three players is training. 4x100 Meter Relay 5th – Molly Mudgett (St. P) would advance to NorCal with three golfers who had “Our small (St. Perpetua) 1st – St. Perpetua 1600 Meter scored 71 that day. team typically does well at Diocese, (Travis Armistead, Thomas Hawkins, 5th –Jenna Miles (St. Mo) The first 18-hole round had taken a grueling seven especially in relays,” says Bal- Christopher Rogers, Ryan Nall) 4th Grade Girls Sprint Medley Relay hours to complete due, in part, to slowness of play re- czewski. “That’s because we teach Tetherball Toss quired to accommodate 144 competitors on the course. 1st – St. Perpetua 1st – Morgan Rogers (St. P) them the same baton handoffs that (Travis Armistead, Thomas Hawkins, Then, while others could put up their clubs, Blodgett, Fu Christopher Rogers, Ryan Nall) 5th Grade Boys are used in high school and college, 4x100 Relay and Reynolds approached Meadow’s first hole for the starting in the 2nd grade.” 200 Meter second time that day. All three made par. Reynolds, 2nd - Ryan Nall (St. P) 2nd – St. Perpetua This year, those early lessons 4th – Christopher Rogers (St. P) (Cannon Armistead, Jordan Tehrani, though, dropped on the second hole, leaving Bodgett and paid off for St. Perpetua. Both boys 400 Meter Connor Henderson, Sutter Lindberg) Fu to approach the third tee alone. Blodgett slightly over- and girls 3rd grade relay teams 1st – Christopher Rogers (St. P) Long Jump Spencer Blodgett (right) with Acalanes varsity golf shot the green and missed beating Fu by a single stroke. 1600 Meter 2nd Sutter Lindberg (St. P) coach Tim Scott Photo Larry Blodgett medaled in their Diocese relays 4th – Canon Armistead (St. P) Blodgett, who has played on varsity since his events, with the boys taking first 6th – Jack Mader (St. Mo) t takes several rounds of stellar post-season golf play freshman year when Acalanes took it’s golf team to the Long Jump Softball Throw 2006 NCS Tournament of Champions, closes out this 4- and the girls taking second in sepa- 1st – Travis Armistead (St. P) 3rd – Sutter Lindberg (St. P) Ito qualify for the NorCal golf tournament and this rate 4x100 relay events. In addition, 3rd – Ryan Nall (St. P) 6th Grade Boys year Spencer Blodgett, an Acalanes senior, was within year varsity golf career knowing that he’ll be taking his the St. P 5th grade boys’ team took 3rd Grade Girls Long Jump reach. clubs to UC Davis. Next year, he plans to play golf for second in their 4x100 relay event. 4x100 Meter Relay 5th – Park Lathamer (St. Mo) He shot a 71 at Walnut Creek’s Boundary Oaks the Aggies. RSFox In the photo, Madeline Singh 2nd – St. Perpetua 6th Grade Girls (Madeline Singh, Jamie Sexton, Kierra Softball Throw hands off to Jamie Sexton during Krawec, Amanda Alessandria) 5th – Claudia East (St. P) Lamorinda Lightning Lacrosse Ends Season 8-5 the 4x100 relay event Diocese Sprint Medley Relay Tetherball Toss Tournament held at Diablo Valley 1st – St. Perpetua 5th –Claudia East (St. P) Submitted by Mark Danforth College on May 9th. The girls, both (Madeline Singh, Jamie Sexton, Kierra 8th Grade Boys in second grade, run “up” and com- Krawec, Amanda Alessandria) Long Jump 50 Meter 3rd – Brian Deluna (St. P) pete at the 3rd grade level because 4th – Amanda Alessander (St. P) 8th Grade Girls there is no 2nd grade CYO track di- 100 Meter 100 Meter 2nd – Kierra Krawec (St. P) vision. The other half of St. P’s suc- 5th – Addison Mullins (St. P) 200 Meter cessful 3rd grade girls relay team Shotput 1st – Kierra Krawec (St. P) 4th – Addison Mullins (St. P) are third graders, Kierra Krawec Softball Throw Tetherball Toss and Amanda Alessandria. 5th – Madeline Kalil (St. P) 2nd – Addison Mullins (St. P)

LMYA’s Oregon Ducks softball team, coached by Fia Parker and Flora Pinnella, remained unde- feated seven games into the sea- son that ends on June 6. Here, Burton Valley third graders (left to he Lamorinda Lightning Lacrosse U11A boys team completed a successful season with a tough loss to Ross right) Savannah Mone, Ashley Valley in the “elite eight” round of Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association playoffs held in Redwood Thoms and Molly Longchamps T City. The team finished with an 8 - 5 record that includes a 10-5 win over Skyline in the first round of the playoffs. take a breather with a big smiles in between innings of a mid-May Pictured are: Front row (left to right): Collin Jeffries, Matthew Huguet, Payson Newman, Kevin Atkinson, Drew Cirelli, Matthew Ringquist. Second row: Alexander Horst, Will Rack, Shea Danforth, Ian Churchill, Matthew LoPresti, Ryan Doyle, Colby Orr, Spencer Giglio. Third row: Cole Stevens, Cole Crawford, Coach Pat Doyle, Coach Mike Huguet, game. Coach Mark Danforth, Coach Neal Ringquist, Coach Pete Rack, Cullen Jacuzzi, Jeron Silva. Missing from photo: Nate Welcomer and Cameron Gunn Photo Robin Longchamps

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Hooper 3-for-3, 2 2B, 3B, RBI, RS; Longchamps knocked in 2 with a triple, but a with two doubles and 4 RBI, and cleanup hit- innings for the Dodgers. For the Cardinals May 16, 2009 1, RBI. Moraga Nationals 7, Trevin Kroichick 3-for-3, RBI, 2 Braves 17, Rays 16 close play at home ended the threat. Shurtz ter Matt Jorgensen clubbed a double to the Seppi Ortman went a perfect 3 for 3, and A’s Highlights: Delfalco 2-3, 2-RBI; Orinda Wildcats 6 RS, 2 IP; Parker Windatt 3-for-3, Braves Highlights: Corey Goldman also drove in 2 with a double for the Cubbies, fence and added another single in Redsox' late Nikolaus Moore had two hits in three trips to Pride 1-2, 1-R, RBI; Havel 1-1, 2- Nationals Highlights: Matthew RS. 4-for-4, 3 RS, 2B, 3 RBI; Mark Mc- and Scotty Fox rapped out a single and scored inning rally. the plate. R, RBI; Nichols 2-3, 2B, 3-R; Hof- Tuan 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 SB, 4 IP, 0 R, 2 Orioles 11, Angels 2 Curdy 4-for-4, 4 RS, 2 2B, RBI, a run. Jake Rowley added a double, and Will Cubs 9 Giants 5 A’s 18 Marlins 1 mann 2-4, 2B, 2-RBI; Kiriaze 2-3, H, 0 BB, 10 Ks; Rohit Verma 2 for Orioles Highlights: Jason West 2IP, Nick Kronenberg 3-for-4, 3 RS, 2 Price had another clutch hit, driving in a run 2B, 2-RBI, Gong 2-3, 2B, 3-RBI; 3, 2B, 1 R, 2 RBI; Marty Cunnane 2 The Cubs jumped ahead early on a leadoff The A’s offensive fireworks were led by Brad Ro- 0 Runs, 1K, 1-3, 2 RBIs, RS; Scott 2B, 3B, 5 RBI. with 2 outs. Jared Finney, Alex Baldwin, and double by Drew Ventrelle, a single by Scotty bison, Tom Caprio, Gordon Kerns, Paul Gries- Smith 2-3; Moran 2-3, 2-R, RBI; for 3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 3 SB; Michael Hillhouse, 2IP, 2 Ks, 1 Run; Colin Rays Highlights: Andrew Fenske 1- Jack Eisner all scored runs for the Dodgers. Fox, and a double by Tommy Henderson on the sel, and Tim Sears, all who had two hits a Rochlin 1-2, 1-R. Wright 1 for 3, 2B, 1 R. 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A’s Highlights: Cameron Fara 4-4 , Moraga Bears 8 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 SB Angels 7 Yankees 1 game with a solo home run. However, Alexie May 17, 2009 1 RS , 1 RBI , Cole McNeil 3-4 , 1 Yankees 4 Dodgers 1 Doug Nimura clubbed a 2-run homer in the Shurtz's dramatic 5th inning 3-run home run Nationals highlights: Andrew Will- Orinda Outlaws 10, Moraga Rays 4 White Sox 20, Mariners 14 RS , 2 RBI , Ryan Kim 2-4 , 2 RBI In a matchup of two of the top AAA teams, more, 3-3, 2R, RBI; Jacob Malloy, 2- Rays Highlights: Chase Corallo 2 White Sox Highlights: Declan Rec- , Bryan Kilugawa 4-4 , 3 RS , 2 RBI 6th to ice the game for the first-place Angels. put the Cubs ahead for good. Ventrelle had 3 the Yankees remained perfect as pitchers Kevin 4, 2 RBI; Tanner Hinds, 2-4, R for 2, 1 RS, 2 doubles; Jake Rider 3 tor 3-5, 2-3B 2 RBI ; Brendan Pur- Giants highlights: Sean Wright 4-5 After being shut out by Yankee ace Will hits and scored 3 runs, Tom Henderson had 2 Bears highlights: Russell Bruck, 1- for 3, 2 RBIs; Nicky Fafoutis 1 for McConnell, Matty Vicencio and Colin Fogarty till 2-4, 3 RBI, Jackson Reneau 3-4, , 4 RS , Max Schoenberger 5-5 , 2 Brueckner for the first 3 innings, the Angels hits and scored 2 runs, and Scotty Fox had 2 combined to hold the big bats of the Dodgers 2, 2b, R; Tristan Caro, 2-3, RBI; 1, RBI, BB, SF; Jack Stephens 2 for 3 RBI, 4RS RS , 4 RBI , Zoe Crouch 4-5 , 2 RS broke loose for 5 in the 4th behind a 2 RBI sin- hits and scored 1 run to lead the Cubs. Trevor Alex Gannett, 2-5, 2 RBI. 3, 1 RS, 2B. to 1 run on 5 hits. The Dodgers countered Mariner Highlights: Dominick Ed- , 2 RBI , Connor King 3-4 , 1 RS , gle by Grant Young followed by a 2 RBI dou- Martinho, Matt Barr, Sam Dinerman, and with great efforts on the mound by Jason Cor- May 11, 2009 May 18, 2009 wall 4-4, 4RS; Carter Whiting 2-4, 1 RBI ble by Chad Johnson. Halo hurlers Grant Canon Armistead all had hits for the Giants. nell, Brad Zamanian and Tyler Ewing. Both Moraga Bears 4, Orinda Wildcats 3 Piedmont Wildcats 11 - RBI, RS; William Faoro 2-3, 2 Cubs 19, Giants 17 Young, Doug Nimura, and Max Flower held Yankees 1 Cubs 0 Anthony Schatz and Michael Everton provided Moraga Bears highlights: John Ad- Moraga Mariners 10 RBI, RS Cubs highlights: Butch Plutt 3 for the Yankees to 1 run on 4 hits. Max Flower sin- ranly, 2-4, GWRBI; Caleb Whalen, Mariners Highlights Sean Pappa 3- The last game of the regular season saw two clutch relief appearances. The Yanks attack May 21, 2009 3, 5 RBIs. Ryan Jeter 3 for 3, 5 gle-handedly choked off a Yankees rally in the 2 IP, 0 R, 2 Ks; Oliver Ousterman, 3, 3 RS, RBI, 3 unassisted double top teams in a pitchers dual with great defense was lead by key RBI singles by Nico Martinsen Orioles 6, Yankees 1 RBIs. 4th by throwing out a batter at first on a ball on display. The Cubs pitchers allowed only 4 and Nicky Henderson. Justin Plummer ripped 2 BB, R; Perry Walker, 1 IP, 0 R, W. plays; Matt Koelzer 2-3, 3 RBI, Sac- Orioles highlights: Dylan Caro 1- Giants highlights: Sean Wright 4 deep in the hole at short and then starting a 6- Orinda Wildcats highlights: rifice Fly; Chris Wilson 1-2, 2B, RS, hits by Ryan Cardiff, Jack Thoren and Johnny an RBI single to close out the scoring for the for-2, RBI, 2 SBs; Harry Curtiss 2 for 4, 1 RBI, Teddy Buckley 3 for 4, 3 double play on a ground ball up the middle Alexander Schnier, 1-3, 2B, 3IP, 1R, 2 RBI; Sean Smith 2-4, 2 RS, RBI; O'Malley. With one runner on, Will Brueckner Bronx Bombers. The Dodgers got 2 singles IP, 0 runs; Colin Louis 1-for-2, RBI. 3 RBIs. with the bases loaded. Ben Miller ripped a 3 Ks; Austin Fischer, 2-3, R; Sam Giffin Whiting 2-4, RS, RBI Yankees highlights: Jacob Pappa 1- launched a double to score the game’s only run. and a run scored from Dexter Varrelman and Field, 1-2, SF, RBI. May 17, 2009 ground rule double and was driven in by a Will Moraga Baseball Association for-2, 2B, 3 SBs; Parker Windatt 1- The Yankees pitchers allowed only one hit by base hits from Everton, Schatz and Michael A'S 16 - Braves 14 Brueckner single for the Yankees’ run. Jake Rowley behind great defensive plays at Williams. May 12, 2009 Mustang Division for-2, RS, 1 IP. Braves Highlights: Will Weaver 2-3 Moraga Nationals 9, Dodgers 5 Cardinals 4 short stop and second base. Scotty Fox and May 9, 2009 Moraga Baseball Association , 2 RS - Brian Gross 2-3 , 1 RBI , Giants 13 Red Sox 12 Moraga Mariners 1 A's 11, Orioles 4 The Dodgers held on to win a back and forth Leo Barakos starred on the mound for the Pinto Division Grant Johnson 3-3, Luke Jeffrey 4- The Giants got off the mat to win a wild one Nationals Highlights: Andrew Will- A's Highlights: Jacob Westphal 2- contest at Buckeye, holding off a Cardinal Cubs. May 9, 2009 4 , 2RS , 3 RBI at Cheney Field. Facing an early 8-0 deficit, more 2 for 3, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 SB, 3 IP, for-3, 2 R, 3 B, 2 RBI; Matt Kro- Devil Rays 13, Giants 3 A'S Highlights: Cameron Fara 4-4 rally in the 6th. The Cardinals jumped out to A's 7 Yankees 5 The Giants came all the way back on the 3 H, R, BB, 3K; Matthew Tuan 3 for nenberg 2-for-2, 3 R, 2 RBI; Jake Devil Rays Highlights: Ian Concep- , 1 RS , 1 RBI - Jeremy Gunderson a 2-0 lead in the top of the first highlighted 5, 2 R, 3 RBI, SB, 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 Oxendine 2 IP, 3 K's, 1-for-3, 2 B, 2 Eric Monasevitch key a five-run first innings strength of Chris Wright’s 215 foot HR over cion 3-4, 3 RS, RBI; Mateo Larson 1- 4-4 , 3 RS , RBI, Tommy Raftis 4-4 by a Jack Brydon RBI double that plated Max rally with a bases loaded triple to the fence in the left field fence. The Giants tallied 5 in the BB, 8 K; Marty Cunnane 3 for 5, 3 RBI. 3, RBI; Justin Feldman 4-4, RS, 5 2 RS , 2 RBI - Cason Johnston 4-4,1 Burdock . Christo Collette added a RBI sin- RBI, 1 SB; Brian Lyle 3 for 4, 2B, Orioles Highlights: Andrew Hol- right center, and pitchers Cameron Dunmire, bottom of the sixth for the walk-off win. On RBIs; Mason Loyet 1-3, RS, RBI; out- 2B , 3 RBI gle to stake the Redbirds to a 2-0 lead. The Joey Layshock, Ryan Levy and Jake Berry the mound, the winners were led by Sam Stack, RBI, 3 SB. loway 2 IP, 3 K's, BB, SB, RS; standing catch at F7 to end the game. May 20, 2009 Dodgers broke the ice in the bottom of the in- made the runs stand up. Zach Kramer led the Michael Chappell and Cole Robertson. The Mariners Highlights: Sean Smith 1 Callan Beaver 1-for-3, R; Colin Giants Highlights: Max Schoen- Braves 20, A's 7 ning when Ethan Lindgren knocked in two A's attack with two hits and an RBI. The Yan- Red Sox received stellar fielding, pitching and for 2, BB, 2 SB; Chris Wilson 1 for Louis 3 BB. berger 2-3; Jonathan Gong 2-2, RS; 3, R, 2 SB; Ramin Nazeri 1 for 3, Braves Highlights: Corey Goldman with a two-out double. Cole Ashburn followed May 11, 2009 Zoe Crouch 2-3, RBI; Donovan kees chipped away at the lead, with two run in hitting from Garret Kwok SB, Matt Koelzer 1 for 3. 4-for-4, 2 RS, RBI; Mark McCurdy with a single, plating the third run of the in- the second, two in the third, and a solo home Yankees 14, Mariners 11 Robles 2-3, RS, RBI 2-for-4, 2 RS, RBI; Luke Jeffrey 3- ning. The Dodgers put two more runs up in Yankees 7 Cubs 4 May 16, 2009 Yankees highlights: Grady Eglin 2- run by Ben Miller in the 5th. Devin Regan The undefeated Yankees improved their record Phillies 15, Braves 8 for-3, RS, 3 RBI, 2 2B; Jake Crum- the fourth keyed by a Jackson Taylor 2-RBI sin- slugged two hits and drove in two for the pin- Moraga Mariners 2, for-3, 2B, 4 RBIs, 2 RS; Jacob Phillies Highlights: Stephen baugh 2-for-3, RS, RBI. to 7 - 0 in the regular season after beating a gle. The Cardinals rallied in the top of the stripers, and Will Brueckner struck out 4 and Piedmont Brewers 4 Pappa 2-for-3, 2 RBIs, 2 RS; Aidan Chilimidos 3-for-3, 2RS, 2B, 3RBI; A's Highlights: Casey Chambers 2- tough Cubs team. The Yankee hurlers of Kevin Mariners Highlights: Sean Pappa 2 Crouch 2-for-2, 2 RS, RBI. fifth with clutch RBI singles by Trent Nemanic Aidan Lyon 3-for-3, 2RS; Luka for-2, RS; Adrian Hyatt 3-for-3, faced the minimum in his two innings on the McConnell, Nicky Henderson, Justin Plummer 1/3 IP 3K, 2 Pick-offs; Chris Wil- Mariners highlights: Dominic Ed- and Jack DeVeny. In the top of the sixth the mound. Brown 4-for-4, 2B, 2RS, 4RBI. RBI; Jeremy Gunderson 3-for-3, Cardinals loaded the bases with two outs. Re- and Colin Fogarty walked only 4 batters and son 2-2, 2B, 3 SB, RS, RBI; Justin wall 1-for-3, 3B, RBI, RS; Quinn Braves Highlights: Will Weaver 2- RS, 3 RBI; Tommy Raftis 2-for-3, Yom RS; Wyatt McNeil 1-4, RBI Cuddihy 1-for-1, 2BB, 2 RS, RBI; liever Alex Baldwin closed out the game on the AAA Division, May 11 - 21 stuck out 8. At the plate, Matty Vicencio col- for-2, RS; Grant Johnson 1-for-2, RS. strength of a highlight reel, game ending play Marline 6 Mets 5 lected his 8th triple on the year in a crucial Paul Gannett 1-for-2, 2 RS, RBI. RS, RBI; Eddie Gross 3-for-3, RS, by shortstop Jesse Longchamps, who ranged The Fish edged the Metropolitans in a tight point in the game and drove in 2 important 2RBI. behind second base, fielded the ball and flipped contest at Upper Community Field. Harley runs. Plummer has a single and double with 2 to Lindgren at second for the final out. McKee threw two shutout innings and Jack runs scored. 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