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he Central Costa Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) has initiated Ta pilot program, in partnership with Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Cen- tral San) and the City of Walnut Creek, for the safe disposal of pharmaceuticals. Unfortu- nately, in spite of these efforts, local pharma- cies and agencies still recommend disposal methods for medications that can be danger- ous for our environment and, ultimately, for our drinking water. In an unscientific survey, we made a few phone calls to inquire of some local drugstores and agencies as to how to get rid of expired med- ications. Evidently, word of the proper method by which to dispose of meds has not reached our local drugstores and public agencies, because we received a variety of questionable advice. Only one pharmacy, the Medicine Shoppe in Orinda Village Square, directed us to the disposal bin at Walnut Creek City Hall. The first call was to the drugstore at which our caller had purchased a specific medication. “We do not recycle it,” said the pharmacy re- ceptionist he was transferred to, “the best way is to leave the medicine in its container, fill it with water, add cayenne pepper, close the bottle, wrap it in duct tape and throw it in the garbage.” Intrigued by this recommendation, our caller contacted other stores that sell medica- tions. He received similar advice from another pharmacy, “put water in the container, dissolve the material, close it back up and toss it in regu- lar trash,” said the clerk, who added, “that’s how we do it.” A follow-up call to that store’s li- censed pharmacist yielded a different response. The pharmacist said that they send their ex- Gaylan Ishizu, Pharmacy Manager at Longs/CVS in Moraga, hopes there will soon be a safe drug disposal site in pired medicine to an out of state location and Lamorinda get credit back. ... continued on page 7 Safe Disposal of Medications Got Drugs? By Sophie Braccini County Cuts Hit Sheriff ’s Office, 4-H Program Given Reprieve

this week By Jennifer Wake he Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors partments, which contract police services through the the level of service that we offer the residents of Town News 2,3,4 approved a budget on March 31 that cut $50 Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, do not Orinda. We will continue to provide the best service T foresee any adverse consequences from the cuts. possible. Times are tough, but there has been no im- Life in Lamorinda 5, 7 million from county programs, resulting in potential “Because the deputy sheriff positions with the pact thus far.” Lamorinda Senior 8, 9 layoffs of 56 sheriff’s deputies and 18 district attor- neys, as well as the elimination of non-emergency Orinda Police Department are fully funded by the City And in a surprise decision, the County’s 4-H Not to be Missed 10, 11 health care to adult undocumented residents. of Orinda there will be no layoffs,” said Orinda Police program got a reprieve. Service Directory 10 Fortunately, Lafayette and Orinda police de- Chief Bill French. “I do not anticipate any drop off in ... continued on page 5 Letters to Editor 6 Advertising Real Estate 12 Business 13 Schools 14,15,16 Extravaganza 18, 19 Kurt Piper Dining 20

Sports 21,22,23 ASSOCIATES Classified 22 REAL ESTATE HOW TO CONTACT US 23 (925) 254-0505 A name you can count on. KURT PIPER Shop Moraga 24 (925) 253-2527 www.kurtpiper.com This Week Read About: www.kurtpiper.com • [email protected] • (925) 253-2527 This Week Read About: Town Hall Damp but not Down 2 EBMUD Considers Suspending Mandatory Warning: Road Work A New Clubhouse for MCC 3 How to Buy The Frog 4 Water Conservation and Raising Rates this Summer on Moraga Road New Women's Health Center 9 By Sophie Braccini By Sophie Braccini Principal of the Year 14 n Tuesday, April 14, the East Bay that now allows the agency to loosen its pol- ound familiar? Not to worry, is contemplating cap sealing the Lafayette Kitchen Tour 17 OUtility District’s (EBMUD) Board of icy on restricting water usage. This year, Sthe traffic this summer on portion between Rimrock Road and Get Out and Play, Lamorinda! 18,19 Directors was scheduled to hear a staff rec- storms have delivered 85% of average pre- Moraga Road will not look like it the city limit (Sky Hy Dr.) The A Little League-er with Big Dreams 21 ommendation to suspend the Drought Man- cipitation to-date. While this performance did in 2008. It will, however, bear most unpleasant part for us drivers agement Program requiring severe is better than last year, it will leave the some resemblance as the public is that Moraga Rd is very narrow mandatory water conservation and to adopt agency far from the 600,000 acre feet of works departments in Moraga and there and that the best solution for a significant two-year rate increase. The rate maximum water storage. The reserves possibly Lafayette are planning to expedient work is to close the road. increase could be effective either July 1 or should exceed 445,000 acre feet in Septem- patch and seal the popular route. According to Matt Luttropp, at the end of September. At press time the ber, a level that’s historically caused Last summer saw a big traf- Lafayette Associate Engineer, this meeting had not taken place, so we will up- EBMUD to ask for voluntary conservation fic challenge, as the East Bay Mu- work shouldn’t take more than PRSRT STD PRSRT PAID U.S.POSTAGE AD-VANTAGE date this article on-line as soon as informa- from its users, not mandatory. nicipal Utility District (EBMUD) three days. tion becomes available; go to John Coleman, the EBMUD Board disemboweled Moraga Road to add In Moraga the work will be www.lamorindaweekly.com, click Read On- member representing Lafayette, among an additional much needed water divided into two much more in- line and then click the story link. other cities, explained his position. “I plan to pipeline. Residents may remember volved projects. First a rehabilita- As it does each April, EBMUD re- ask for the end of mandatory rationing in the road closure and flaggers on the tion of Moraga Road between Sky ceives a report defining water reserves for July,” said Coleman, “users have shown a alternate routes; the resulting con- Hy and Buckingham Drive, then the rest of the year. The combination of a tremendous amount of responsibility and gestion was not as bad as we feared. the resurfacing of the artery be- 13% drop in water consumption from last now that we have improved reserves we So what will happen? Three tween Buckingham and Draeger. year, and a more acceptable level of precip- need to reward them.” projects should hit the streets con- Why two projects and not one? In itation have replenished reserves to a level ... continued on page 7 comitantly. In Lafayette, the town a word: financing. ... continued on page 3

Serving More Than Sandwiches at the Huckleberry Café The Gift of Time: Skilled Volunteers Found in Local Retirees By Cathy Tyson By Jennifer Wake “The curried chicken salad sandwich is Not long ago, retirement was consid- very popular, also the turkey, avocado ered a time for travel and leisure. Today, and bacon. Our brownies are delicious more retirees are seeking to continue an – very chocolatey and chewy,” said active role in their communities, volun- Jacquie Allen, Program Director of the teering as a way to stay connected. Mor- Huckleberry Café-To-Go. Although the aga resident and Town Councilmember food is terrific, this small business actu- Mike Metcalf didn’t slip quietly into re- ally focuses on training the staff. “I am tirement. With an engineering...

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Community Center, Manzanita Room Lic. 01482454 500 St Mary’s Road Tuesday, April 21 Recommendations for the Specific Plan jtÜx Wxá|zÇá Senior Services 3:30pm By Cathy Tyson Y|Çx ]xãxÄÜç á|Çvx DLJJ Community Center, Alder Room eight and density in the re- small exception that is adjacent to Tom Chastain sits on both the 500 St Mary’s Road • Custom Designed Jewelry the BART station at 45 dwelling Downtown Strategic Plan Advisory Thursday, April 23 Hdevelopment area would be • Remodel Heirloom Jewelry reduced from the current draft units per acre. Committee (DSPAC) and is a • Expert Repair City of Lafayette: Downtown Strategy and Specific In order to keep the scale low member, along with Jeanne Atelje- • Appraisals http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Plan according to the recommen- as part of the transition into the vich, of the Building Height and • Pearls Restrung 50% off dations of the Building Height and downtown area, the Subcommittee Density Subcommittee. He said Tues 12-5 Wed-Sat 10-5 Watch Battery Chamber of Commerce: Now $5, Reg $10 Density Subcommittee. Tasked suggests a twenty-five foot height that although the Advisory Com- http://www.lafayettechamber.org 1 watch battery per person. Exp. 5/15/09. with reviewing the Specific Plan, limit at the Hungry Hunter site and mittee is composed of over a dozen 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette Usually installed while you wait. “The Forge” W/coupon. Restrictions apply. the Subcommittee took into ac- changed the properties next to the members with different points of 283-2988 www.waredesigns.com count views, topography, existing Lafayette Park Hotel from 42.5 feet view, they were able to “arrive at a uses and infrastructure. After a high to 35 feet high with a corre- consensus on issues.” He said, “It’s Town Hall Theatre Flood Aftermath year and half of hard work, they sponding reduction in density. all part of a process.” came up with some significant dif- Nearby properties adjacent to High- Even “Funky Town” also By Cathy Tyson ferences, in most instances pro- way 24 would also be reduced from known as the Brown Avenue area Board President, so only one per- formance of “The Odd Couple” Missing Cell Phone, 3/25/09 posed building heights and 42.5 feet to 35 feet. would have a 25 foot overlay, to was cancelled. Just days before Lafayette Police were notified about a densities were reduced from the The height reduction theme promote its small scale and keep the missing cell phone at Acalanes High WRT plan. continued along Mt. Diablo Boule- current structures. The Subcom- the flood, Director of Education, School. The owner of the $100 The Subcommittee’s recom- vard from Moraga Road to Black- mittee report also spelled out rec- Janice Peacock had negotiated AT&T cell phone had placed the mendations were presented to the wood including Golden Gate Way, ommendations for the downtown with Butler-Conti Dodge to use a phone on the ground during a lacrosse City Council this week (after press “At the Downtown Civic and Cul- retail district, east end and residen- portion of their space for off-site practice. When he went to retrieve time) along with input from a tural district, we recommend tial areas. classes, due to their increasing the phone after practice, it was gone. number of volunteer committees, changing the proposed 42.5’ height In a February 24 open letter popularity. The building owner There are no leads at this time. interest groups like the Lafayette / 45 dwelling units per acre to 35’ to the City Council, the Lafayette generously gave Town Hall The- Homeowners Council and individ- height/35 dwelling units per acre Homeowners Council noted several atre the rest of the space to use as Trash Bin Food and Warrants, ual citizens. Anticipating that the along the north side of Mt. Diablo concerns with the Draft Strategy a temporary home for rehearsals 3/25/09 Lafayette Police made con- scheduled three hour meeting will Blvd. Our thinking is that the large and Specific Plan including, “The and storage after hearing of the tact with a subject who was eating not be adequate to hear from all in- retail block between First Street and downtown as shown is too dense, water damage. Finally the one Lobby stairs Photo provided out of the trash bin next to Panda Ex- terested parties, a second all- day Oak Hill Road (Safeway and the buildings too tall, the stepbacks, computer that was spared con- press on Mt. Diablo Boulevard. meeting is scheduled for May 9, Whole Foods) has two protected too short.” Other concerns included lthough 1,000 gallons of tained all of their important back- When police ran the subject’s name, 2009. views across its extent, therefore we traffic congestion, maintaining a Awater gushing from the sec- up data. they discovered he had 5 outstanding Keeping the small town fla- feel the 35’ height limit should re- semi-rural identity, maintaining ond story of a 94-year-old building The big white tent on the warrants in Alameda County. The vor of Lafayette is a common re- main,” noted the report. creeks and parks along with a num- is never a good thing, it could have side of the building is the new in- man was arrested and taken to the “I think the proposal of the ber of other concerns. been much worse. Coming right terim lobby during the expected Martinez Detention Facility for frain heard in Workshops and Subcommittee is a great improve- “I’d like to see the City do in the middle of spring break, three to five months of construc- booking. He was likely delighted countless meetings, the Subcom- ment of what WRT has proposed,” more studies on height. This is not much of the Town Hall Theatre tion and a temporary wall was put with the fresh jail food. mittee felt that increasing the den- sity to 65 dwelling units per acre, as said Elliott Hudson who attended a city that hankers for more yuppie staff was out of town. Lamorinda up so that the bathrooms and lift resident Denise Murphy happened are now available for patrons to Vehicle Burglary, 3/26/09 A Sunset spelled out in the draft Plan, “will the Planning Commission meeting stuff,” said Jeanne Ateljevich, Plan- to be driving home that April use. Loop resident discovered an un- greatly impact the town, potentially at which the Subcommittee report ning Commissioner and DSPAC Fool’s evening when she noticed “This theatre is a gem and known suspect had burglarized his changing its character. Therefore, was presented. “I urge the com- member. water flowing out the front door. with help from our community, it car. The police report indicated miss- we recommend eliminating them mission to get rid of height in- To view the draft Plan and Luckily at that point the malfunc- will come back stronger than be- ing goods were valued at $350 and from the Plan,” noted their report. creases.” Ann Coleman, one of the support documents, go to tioning sprinkler had been running damage to the vehicle was estimated Instead, they recommend 35 owners of Diamond K said, “I too www.lovelafayette.org and scroll fore,” said Amy Goodheart, Board at $300. There are no leads at this dwelling units per acre, with one am against increased heights.” down to Downtown Strategy News. for less than an hour. Member and Fundraiser. “I get a time. “To our amazement, the little gushy every time I say how stage and the production room proud I am of everyone at the the- Renew or Call Yellow Cab, 3/28/09 were dry,” said Dennis Erokan, atre and the tremendous effort they Lafayette Police pulled a vehicle NEIGHBORS made. Our new artistic director, over for a routine traffic stop on Clive Worsley worked tirelessly Highway 24 at St. Stephen’s. Police HELPING for 48 hours and coordinated with discovered the driver was driving on Service Masters to dry us out, a suspended California Driver’s Li- NEIGHBORS Dennis Markham and Emily Gar- cense. The driver indicated she knew cia figured out how to make an her license was suspended. The outdoor box office work without woman’s car was towed from the HELPING NEIGHBORS... any electricity or internet connec- scene and she was sent home in a tion and our teen helpers were Yellow Cab. We suggest that citizens swabbing down the porta-potties renew their driver’s licenses before before guests arrived for the they expire. show.” Jumpstart Your Weight Loss The final bit of good news is a fundraising gala was already in Lose 15 to 60 pounds in 12 weeks! the works, scheduled for May 16. Because they usually function with Please send Physician-Supervised Weight Loss • Dietary Guidance a very tight budget, coming up Safe and Effective Medication • Long Term Weight Management storyideas to with a $5,000 insurance deductible will be challenging, along with storydesk@ other costs that Eroken expects lamorinda could add up to $25,000. At least the fundraiser couldn’t have come weekly.com Walnut Creek San Ramon at a better time. For more infor- www.lafayettechamber.org 710 S. Broadway, Suite 110 2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 175 mation go to www.thtc.org. 925-287-8777 • www.jumpstartmedicine.com YMCA Camp Jack Hazard

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Hacienda, La Sala Room $1,875,000 2100 Donald Drive www.86SandersR anchRd.com Monday, April 20 Design Review 7:30pm Hacienda, La Sala Room 7 Dickenson Drive, 2100 Donald Drive Mor aga Monday, April 27 Gorgeous traditional home, featured on Park & Rec 7:30pm 2003 Kitchen Tour. Completely updated Hacienda, Mosaic Room throughout 2294 sqft, 4Br, 2 Ba, .23ac. lot 2100 Donald Drive & studio. Walking distance to outstanding Tuesday, April 21 K-8 Moraga schools. Liaison 8:00am $1,125,000 Fire Station www.7DickensonDr.com 1280 Moraga Way Friday, May 8 Frank Melòn shows where the new Club House will be located 9 Sanders R anch Rd., Photo Sophie Braccini Mor aga The Town of Moraga has a oraga Country Club large majority.” newly formed committee, M(MCC) needed more The new building will Beautiful traditional home in great gated Americans with Disability Act than 67% of its members to ap- offer 19,000 to 20,000 square community. 4Br, 3.5 Ba, 3 car garage on .31 ac. Many improvements and walking (ADA) Advisory Committee, prove the construction of a new feet of facilities on two levels, Next meeting will be Monday, distance to K-8 Moraga schools. clubhouse. 72% of the home- which will more than double $1,375,000 April 27 at 5:30pm, Moraga owners and 82% of the golf as- the existing construction. It Library Conference Room. sociates approved the project. will feature an improved www.9SandersRanchRd.com Staff is now starting on a kitchen, a member lounge and Town of Moraga online: process that will probably span a larger dining room. “It will be 100 Whitethorne Dr., http://www.ci.moraga.ca.us over two years and get MCC a very user friendly entity,” Mor aga Chamber of Commerce: larger, safer and more conven- says Melòn, “we want it to be Spacious and updated home on a cul-de-sac. ient facilities. able to withstand earthquakes http://www.moragachamber.org Walking dist. to K-8 schools. 3054 sqft, 4 The new building will be as well as be as energy efficient Br, 2.5 Ba, plus great office on a large level located where the existing one as possible.” .42 acre lot. Open floor plan with large is, on St Andrews Drive off The budget of the project kitchen/family room combo. Moraga Way. “The new build- is $9.5 million. “We are finan- $1,295,000 ing will have roughly the same cially strong,” explains Melòn, www.100WhitethorneDr.com footprint as the present Club,” “probably one of the strongest D.U.I., 4/02/09 At just after 2:00 in says Frank Melòn, General clubs in the East Bay.” The the morning, officers responded to Manager of the Club, “it will General Manager attributes the Want to know todays home values?... Moraga Road near Corliss after being replace the existing structure Club’s good results to the mix Worried about becoming “Short”? alerted by St. Mary’s Public Safety and take some adjacent space of homeowners and members CallC us for a confidential current market evaluation! that an occupied vehicle was wedged where storage buildings are that contribute to it. The 500 in a drainage canal. The 21 year-old now located.” homeowners are each expected ORINDA • MORAGA • LAFAYETTE driver had “objective signs of alcohol The preliminary designs to contribute $2,500 in capital intoxication” along with a bottle of show an elegant country resort. assessment and all of the 377 Irish Whisky. The vehicle was towed ELENA HOOD and the driver was ticketed. “We want to preserve the semi- golf members will see their REAL ESTATE GROUP rural character of Moraga, dues increase by $300 a year. Battery, 4/03/09 Not the energizer while giving to our members The first year will proba- (925)254-3030 www.Orinda.com kind. Moraga police were dispatched the high quality facility they bly be spent in planning and to a report of battery that had oc- deserve,” says Melòn. going through a series of ap- curred on Rheem Boulevard near La “The existing club was provals. During construction Salle Drive. One car was tailgating designed in 1974 to serve five the Club is expected to con- “Bright Beginnings is a great first step in your child’s another, then was able to accelerate hundred families, we now have tinue its normal operations. education. We feel that the atmosphere of the school is over a double yellow line to pass the about 1150,” says Janice “I’m not too concerned about very positive and happy! We are very fortunate to have slower car. Slow driver followed fast Kolbe, who was President of the disruption,” says Kolbe, found such a great preschool for our children.” driver to Rheem Boulevard where he the Board until very recently, “there will be some interfer- confronted him and pushed him to the “the building is outdated and ence, but I believe the golfers -Laurie Crudele (pictured with sons Vito and Nino) ground. Although the victim was worn out. We could not justify and tennis players will still scratched by the bushes he fell on, he repairing and replacing parts of have regular use of their facili- refused medical attention. He does wish to have the case reviewed by the the declining structure, when a ties. The swimming pool will Willow Spring Church district attorney. new building, with reallocated be disrupted for a short time. Home of Bright Beginnings Preschool space, would better serve our There will be temporary struc- Identity theft, 3/30/09 A Calle la needs.” tures to provide minimal facil- Voted “Best Place to Worship” in Moraga Montana resident discovered that an A few years ago a more ities for food, offices, etc. It’s -The U.S. Local Business Association unknown suspect used his name and expensive project was rejected all temporary, and I believe the social security number to obtain a line by a majority of the members, members will understand that.” Upcoming Sunday Mornings At WSC of credit on an American Express but it seems that this time more In spite of the potential Willow Spring Church card to illegally purchase airline tick- April 19: effort was put into informing disturbance, Melòn says that 1675-1689 School Street ets, and a $700 Macy’s gift card. The all of the stakeholders. “The the level of excitement of the “Working With God: the Our Part of Christianity, 3” reporting person had no idea how the Moraga, CA 94556 consensus was built because members and staff is very 4/26: “Working With God”, Part 4 suspect(s) were able to obtain his per- the members were convinced high, “the membership de- www.willowspringchurch.org sonal information. 5/3: “Working With God”, Part 5 of the true need for building re- serves something nice,” he (925) 376-3550 placement,” explains Kolbe, says, “and we see that project Found bike, 4/03/09 An anonymous Sunday Service Times: caller notified police that a mountain “we spent a lot of time with an as very good for the local Prayer...... 8:00am SATURDAY, APRIL 25th bike was in the bushes on Chalda outreach program that was de- economy, we hope to put to Traditional...... 9:00am Moraga Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool presents signed to communicate with work as many local people as Way near Williams for the last two Contemporary...... 10:30am From 9am-2pm days. Moraga P.D. recovered the red each and every member. I be- possible and we will recycle and silver Schwinn mountain bike. If lieve that is how we got the as much as possible of the ex- Children’s Church...10:30am Come for the great deals, stay for the you or someone you know is missing project approved by such a isting structure.” Youth Service...... 10:30am From 10am-2pm such a bike, call the cops at 376-2515. Young Adult Service..7:30pm Weekly Activities Include: Warning: Road Work this Summer on Moraga Road Wednesday: ... continued from page 1 Community Bible Study....10am “Moraga Bright Beginnings Christian The work on the first section curio will use Federal stimulus ing saved them some road repairs. REVERB (youth)...... 7pm Preschool is a fun, that will be excavated, repaired money. This second part is the The project should hit the road mid Friday Night: and then completely re-covered is resurfacing of the Buckingham to July and last 6-8 weeks. loving, and nurturing BLAST! Kids Club...... 6pm place for our children to financed by a $540,000 grant from Draeger section with a sealant that Moraga does not plan to close learn and grow. STP (Federal Surface Transporta- contains recycled tires. It will in- the road. However, major road We highly recommend tion Program). Jill Mercurio, clude digging and repairs as well. work does disrupt traffic, even Now Enrolling! this preschool to any Moraga Publics Work Director, Mercurio said that the rubberized when it is limited to 9 a.m. to 3:30 family who wants a just got Caltrans’ approval to start sealant has been applied success- p.m., when this work will delay Moraga Bright Beginnings positive preschool bidding the project. “I wanted to fully on local roads such as Canyon traffic (8 to 4 for the portion of work Christian Pre-School experience...A+!” be able to start the work before the Road and Highway 24. that will not delay traffic). Mercu- stimulus packet money arrives,” The stimulus package money rio says that warning signals will be Lynne Connors and Judy Weldon, she explains, “that will give us a will not cover the entire cost, so posted at major intersections in ad- Preschool Directors -Sheila Griffin, (pictured with daughter Tessa, chance at getting a better pricing Mercurio obtained an additional vance of the project so residents can (925) 376-8506 since contractors will still be hun- grant from the California Integrated choose alternate routes. and sons Tate and Preston) gry.” This project should start Waste Management Board because The icing on the cake? Mer- Willow Spring Church is an evangelical, non-denominational, Bible-Driven church with a vision to: mid June and be finished within the sealant uses recycled tires, and curio also says that Orinda is not “Work with God to build effective people eight weeks. EBMUD contributes to the enve- planning any significant work on who are inspired to excellence and committed to others.” To complete the work, Mer- lope because the Town’s resurfac- Moraga Way at the same time.

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Liaison 8:30am How to Buy “The Frog?” Turquoise: A New Gem in Orinda Community Room at City Hall 22 Orinda Way By Sophie Braccini By Dean Okamura Monday, May 4 made for a specific purpose, like elcome my friend,” grilled chicken pita is one of the purchasing an artwork for pub- “Wis the warm greeting most popular pre-order items, the City of Orinda: lic display, or fixing a pothole given to diners at Turquoise kids love them. They are one of http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us (we’ll even name it in memory Mediterranean Grill. Located at the best items we’ve offered in Chamber of Commerce: of the donor!), or even made 70 Moraga Way in Orinda, this my three years here.” http://www.orindachamber.org without strings attached for the jewel of an eatery shines as The menu caries other • local businesses general good of the City.” brightly as its namesake hue. ”kid friendly” treats like fries • upcomming events The plans are still prelimi- Opened in October 2008, from Idaho, one of the few nary, but the Council agreed that owner, Talal “Tee” Hayder prepackaged items Tee lets in the Mayor should take the lead. wanted it to be all about the the place and something he “I plan to meet with fundraising food. “What you feed your calls a “Pit-Za”. This tasty little specialists in the coming week,” family at home is always the gem is a pita filled with cheese says Severson, we haven’t de- freshest…that is what I want to or kebab meat and heated like a Residential burglary, 4/01/09 A cided yet if a specific fund rais- give to the public,” Tee says pizza, cut in quarters, and gone Whitehall Drive residence had been ing event will be scheduled, but with pride. before you know it. undergoing a renovation and had it is possible.” Deep flavors and beautiful As father and son pour been unoccupied since January. The The amount of money that textures combine thanks to a their hearts into each dish, you homeowner happened to drop by the the City would like to raise is commitment to making every are invited to relax and watch property in March, everything looked still undecided, but Severson possible ingredient fresh daily. your food being prepared. fine. He returned the next day to find adds that right now the General “We don’t cook your food until There is a conspicuous lack of the side door had been forced open and several tools were missing. Miss- Fund supplies $15,000/year to you order it,” Tee adds, “We pretense or haste. ing items include a $150 drill, a $100 support Orinda’s events. “Pri- won’t par cook anything.” Make yourself at home sander and additional miscellaneous vate donations to support this Most quick serve restau- and read a book or strike up tools valued at $100. fund would be helpful,” she rants find this level of quality conversation with Tee or his fa- The Frog in front of the orinda Library Photo Andy Scheck says, “and additional donations price prohibitive. The industry ther. By the time you leave Visa card gone, 3/30/09 A Montclair would allow more projects to be mantra is to reduce costs. They you’ll be full and possibly a lit- ince the City of Orinda such as art in public places, po- woman used her visa card at the realized.” become forced to buy prepack- tle smarter. Orinda Shell station. Later that night Sstarted to display sculptures lice K-9, road repair, parks and “We think that with aged and frozen ingredients. Growing up in Lafayette, she was checking her belongings and in partnership with the Orinda recreation, City sponsored enough donations for potholes, That is a difference you can graduating from Cal, and now couldn’t find her card. Although she Arts Council, some exhibits events and the Orinda Beautifi- we can at least achieve the ‘Mir- taste. living in Moraga, has given Tee called the Visa card people the next have appeared so beautifully cation program. acle Mile!’” adds an optimistic Turquoise’ baba gannouge a good understanding of Lam- day, there were already two unautho- matched with the panorama that “Orinda residents are very Smith. has a wonderful texture and orinda. He comments on his rized uses of the card, both at the very citizens have asked that they be- generous and support many At this time, if you log on light twang of lemon. The strong feelings for the commu- same Orinda Shell station. Unfortu- come permanent displays. One charities,” says Mayor Sue Sev- to the City of Orinda web site hummus is dense and mild. If nity and wants to offer a com- nately there is no surveillance equip- of them is “The Frog” that seems erson, we want to give them the (http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us/), at you order the kebab, you can be fortable place for people to eat. ment at the station. to have been created to leap into opportunity to give back locally the lower right corner of the confident that it was ground As an example, Tee recalls the fountain that adorns the Li- to the community they have cho- page you will find a link to only hours before your first the Presidential Election last Drunk in public, again 3/29/09 brary plaza. But beautiful art sen.” download a donation form to bite. Homemade quality lingers year, Tee made the decision to Orinda’s own usual suspect was doesn’t come cheap and the City “A great many citizens the Orinda City Improvement in your palate. play sports on the flat screen causing trouble again. Although she doesn’t have a lot of discre- have been ‘Friends of Orinda’ in Fund. Severson reports having Sure the flavors are spot TV. His concern was that polit- lives on Moraga Way, she was tionary cash. the past, donating money to fund received many enthusiastic on, but it’s easy to get lost in ically biased news might agitate adamantly knocking on the front One of the suggestions of- our canine officer “Chef” and to phone calls from residents. wondering, “Was this just his customers. door of a residence a few doors down fered by the Orinda Revenue the Parks and Recreation Foun- “Our City Clerk called to tell made?” That level of thoughtful- the street. Residents in the neighbor- Enhancement Task Force could dation,” adds Council Member me that a gentleman came in Joy oozes from the immac- ness is evident in every aspect ing house did not invite her in. Police help: a City Improvement Fund Victoria Smith, “we wanted to today (April 9) with his check ulate open kitchen as Tee and his of Turquoise. There are no have had numerous contacts with subsidized by residents that publicize that donations are book to make a donation,” she father quickly pack 250 lunches shortcuts or compromises. Just her, officers noted that she was barely would be used for City programs cheerfully accepted, and can be able to stand without stumbling and said. for the Orinda Intermediate quality food and friendly con- that she had watery eyes and slurred School. Linda Judkins, Food versation made fresh daily for speech. She was already on proba- Residential and Service Director, says,”the your family. tion for another drunk in public charge. She was arrested once again. Restoration Painting Services Petty theft, 3/28/09 An unknown suspect removed an elderly woman’s Meticulous attention to detail wallet from her purse at a memorial 39 years of satisfied customers service at a church on Irwin way. Licensed and Insured Nothing was seen or heard. 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The Huckleberry Café is the to see above, is a trainee in the kitchen; she regulations and other requirements manifestation of her vision of a ile!” you sm County Cuts Hit Sheriff ’s Office, 4-H Program Given Reprieve Family & Cosmetic Dentistry ... continued from page 1 Providing Personalized Care through Quality Dentistry At the March 31 meeting, the grassroots efforts made by volun- community service are a significant Board unanimously approved to teers. “We would not have even this part of the program.” fully fund through fiscal year end the glimmer of hope and opportunity Although further cuts are an- $40 off University of California’s Coopera- without the strong show of support ticipated, Supervisor Gayle Uilkema Scott D. Lothamer, DDS tive Extension (UCCE), which runs from the many who wrote letters, said the Board will continue to look mention this ad to Contra Costa County’s 4-H program. made phone calls, and spoke at the for alternative means of funding, Moraga 925-376-4602 receive $40 off any Lafayette resident Scott hearings,” she said. “The room was keeping a close eye on where the dental tretment Member: Compton, who has been involved in packed at both the March 17 and federal stimulus money will go 1030 Country Club Drive ADA • CDA • CCDS • AACD 4-H for ten years, was surprised by March 31 hearings with supporters within the state. the decision. who spoke eloquently on the impor- “Somehow the local 4-H pro- tance of Cooperative Extension in Once again! 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Casual China I'm writing to express my profound disappointment with the Orinda School A week after the last performance, I continue to be awestruck by the unbe- District for its apparent decision to eliminate the Environmental Education lievable theater production of Disney’s, Beauty and the Beast, put on by Cam- (aka the nature area) program at Wagner Ranch. This program is the heart polindo High School’s Music Department. It was a difficult ticket to get! and soul not only of Wagner but of the other three elementary schools in the Due to the history of “sterling” productions at Campolindo in past years, all district as well. of the tickets were sold out prior to the first night. That’s eight shows and over 5500%% OOFFFF My son, now in 5th grade, has participated in this program since 3rd grade 3600 tickets sold! Additionally, the cast and production crew ran two shows and this has been one of his most formative experiences at school. His un- for local elementary schools to begin “whetting the appetite” of budding ac- Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price derstanding of and appreciation for nature, the environment, and other ani- tors and actresses as they approach high school. mals that share our world is far greater than his years would suggest because What made this production unbelievable? Well, first, the sets, the music, the of the work and dedication of Toris Jaeger and the other staff at the nature talented performers; THE SHOW. It captured Disney’s “vision.” Beauty area. This program has enabled him to feel that there was something special and the Beast could have played in Walnut Creek or even San Francisco and "for him" to connect with at Wagner. I always thought that the goal of the had widespread audience appeal. What impressed me most was the oppor- District was to provide that something for every child. My son is moving on tunity for involvement and the efforts by many. Listen to these numbers: 95 to OIS next year so this is not about how this affects my family. I am deeply student performers, in two separate casts, captivating the audience with their saddened to think that other children will not have the opportunity to expe- acting, singing and dancing; 42 student musicians artistically performing rience what my son has been fortunate enough to experience. Beauty and the Beast’s musical score; 34 student production assistants mov- The OUSD Board needs to listen to the people and the community they rep- ing sets, directing spotlights and opening curtains; and 172 parents, siblings resent and work with concerned parents to find a way to save this program. and friends of Campolindo students volunteering their hearts out to allow I know that there is no "fat" anywhere in the system but the $6 0,000 (which these students this wonderful opportunity. Planning started in March of 2008, comes from parent donations, by the way) cost of the Environmental Edu- costumes were being sewn last summer, tryouts and callbacks were con- cation Program only represents less than 3/10 of 1% of the District’s budget. ducted in October and sets were being built in early January. WOW! Fund raising and minor adjustments to other programs could make this up if Special recognition goes to the students who filled our imagination so capa- the Board made it a priority. bly about Belle’s quest to not be “odd,” the Beast’s desire to love and be If something must be cut it would be far better to trim something that can be loved and Gaston’s unfulfilled fantasy of marrying Belle. To Stacey more easily reinstated when finances improve. To try to put the nature area Kikkawa, Dave Pinkham and the entire artistic and production staff, your French Garden Petite Fleur Twist Alea Switch 3 ‚ ‚ ‚ Environmental Education Program back in place in the future without Toris time, your patience and vision to help “mold” these actors and musicians into Jaeger’s passion and institutional knowledge will be like trying to put Humpty such capable performers was truly appreciated. Lastly, who will forget the Sale Ends May 2, 2009 Dumpty back together. It will not be the same. At least provide Toris, who hours and hours and hours of time by the many volunteers to paint back- ƒ ƒ is nearing retirement age anyway, the opportunity to help put a restructuring grounds, build sets, feed actors, move people, sell tickets, deliver fan mail, plan in place and train her successors to carry on the program. bake cookies, sew costumes, sell roses, seat people, paint faces, etc., etc. etc.? Thank you for a wonderful experience. Beauty and the Beast was BOFFO! Sincerely, BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! Fred Smith 1129 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek Open Monday thru Saturday 10:00 - 6:00, Sunday 11:00 - 5:00 Orinda Will Cogswell Weekdays 10:00-9:00, Saturday 10:00 - 7:00, Sunday 11:00-6:00 110 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae • (415) 464-0344 • 1(800) 278-4494 (925) 947-1991 • 1(800) 833-2182 Moraga Public Forum JOIN IT

An open letter to Mayor Trotter and Bianca’s Deli and Amoroma’s. The newly owned Ranch House will Lamorinda’s Members of the Moraga Town Council, from Bill Carman: gladly invite dogs at the picnic tables. Thank you for recognizing the dog owners of Rancho Laguna (RL). The proposal for Amendment 12.08 of the Moraga Municipal Code has Religious Services Mayor Trotter in your interview with the PTA last election season you stripped all off leash dog use from the Moraga Commons, Mulholland demonstrated the deepest understanding of this issue. The Town Council Ridge, and if we did not protest, I believe they would take Rancho La- has been receptive and fair to our complaints thus far. guna from us too! Rancho Laguna is one of America’s oldest (limited use) off leash dog parks We did not want a dog park, we thought we had one. We wanted to share since 1979. Ohlone Park in Berkley is the first recognized fenced in Dog this park as it is. We tried to rent the park out for camping event in August. Park (1979). Dogs have roamed free to play with other dogs at RL for 30 We asked how much money they wanted, but were denied. In Novem- years. No incidents of human injury from dogs have been reported at RL. ber we were attacked by an out of control, animal control officer. Some The 8.4 acres of Rancho Laguna, has served as an informal dog park to the protested at a town meeting in January. Then we were hit with a barrage Lamorinda Community. It has operated as a sports field, a camp ground, of dog gone dogma by the PR&C in March after the council asked them Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Moraga Way Orinda and training area for dogs off leash. In the morning and evening, the dog’s to correct the ordinance in February. 8:15 a.m. Traditions Worship Service owners had access to the park. The rest of the day was for people. We As a fan of Rancho Laguna’s off leash use hours I just want the Moraga 9:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship have had show dog champions, agility dogs, and dogs trained in search and Town Council, and The Moraga Parks and Recreation Commission to rec- 9:40 a.m. Education for all ages rescue. Rancho Laguna has been a family place where the WHOLE fam- ognize the value of this Off Leash Park to the community. Keep the park 10:45 a.m. Celebrations Worship Service ily can come out to play with the dog. as a multi use facility; make the park an Official Dog Park during the fol- 925-254-3422 Childcare available for ages 5 and younger Rancho Laguna has the ability to attract a majority of the 12,718 licensed lowing hours. Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELCA) Lamorinda dog owners. It is a limited use dog park by definition[i]. If 1) During the period from October 1st through March 31st, animals are al- 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette Rancho Laguna were a publicized dog park it would rank like our school lowed off leash daily from park opening to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. 283-3722 • www.oslc.net system, one of the best. If it was an all day dog park it could pull 60 + cars until park closing. Sunday mornings at OSLC: per hour to Moraga, this cannot be done with the commons proposal. Cur- 2) During the period from April 1st through September 30th, animals are Classic Worship, 8:15 am rently we don’t want this to be an all day dog park. This summer the park allowed off leash daily from park opening to 9:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. Education Hour, 9:30-10:20 am will be overfilled during dog park hours now that the word is out. Bum- until park closing. Contemporary Worship, 10:30 am mer, It was Moraga’s best kept secret until the winds of change came blow- The Parks and Recreation Commission proposal to limit our dogs on just St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church ing through the trees this January carrying a bad smell. the paved path and turf area created a variety of unpleasant emotions. We A Loving Community Moraga has 3,570 licensed dogs[ii], for 5285 homes.[iii] Moraga had only suggested a fence or hedge row between a few picnic tables and the tot Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM 10,009 Registered voters in 2008, 7000 could be dog owners. There are lot’s. Below is a simple concept graphic (which was not presented). Active Youth Program, Childcare 12,718[iv] licensed dogs in the Lamorinda community whose owners are We do not want to get political. We want to enjoy our town’s beauty and potential users of the park. Moraga Dog owners spend $35,700 in license recreate with our dogs. If the proposal 12.08 passes as written 12,700 dog 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws fees annually to use this park. We support a pet store, a groomer, profes- owners in the Lamorinda community might start barking. My fantasy is St. Giles Episcopal Church of Moraga sional dog trainers and 4 veterinarians. The Moraga Safeway has ½ aisle you will just proclaim Rancho Laguna an official limited use Dog Park, dedicated to dogs. Rite Aid, Home Express, Tuesday Mornings and OSH allow a hedge like barrier around the tot lot’s and group areas, keep the ma- Worshipping at St. Mary’s College Chapel. All are welcome at our services. sell dog supplies too. The Town of Moraga receives 9.25% of every dog jority of the park open to dog users and put a knowledgeable pro dog per- 9 a.m. Sunday Service: Holy Communion - with St. Giles' Choir. Child care is available all year. taxable item sold. Dogs are good for business!! We have the only thing son on the PR&C. They are going to be working on how to ruin a good 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga. 925-376-5770 close to a dog park in Lamorinda. thing over the next 12 months, let us help minimize the damage, and max- City Homes Licensed Dogs % Homes with Dogs imize revenue for Moraga. Ask us for help in creating the new vision. Lafayette 9532 5282 55% Bill Carman and his dog Juneau can often be found at Rancho Laguna.. 1675-1689 School Street, Moraga Moraga 5285 3570 67% [i] Wikipedia Dog Park http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_park 4/1/08 Willow www.willowspringchurch.org Orinda 6958 3866 55% [ii] Contra Costa Animal Control Pet Emergency Services (925) 376-3550 Total Lamorinda 21775 12718 58% www.Lamorindacert.org e-mail 3/23/09 [iii] Lamorinda Weekly www.lamorindaweekley.com v3#1 3/ 18 /2009 Spring Sunday Service Times: Many of these businesses support Lamorinda Weekly, and Contra Costa [iv] Contra Costa Animal Control Pet Emergency Services Prayer @ 8am, Traditional @ 9am, times. Dog owners spend money at Chows, and Metro in Lafayette, many www.Lamorindacert.org 3/23/09 Church Contemporary @ 10:30am of the dogs are from Moraga. In Moraga the dog friendly restaurants are Weekly Activities: Wednesday Community Bible Study @ 10am f you have significant knowledge about an issue facing REVERB (youth) @ 7pm LOVABLE PET-SITTING ILamorinda or one of its cities that requires more than the Friday Night BLAST! Kids Club @ 6pm one 350 words to which we must limit Letters to the Editor, don’t Saturday Night Catalyst (Young Adults) @ 7:30pm Cats, Dogs, Birds, Fish FREE visit despair! You can submit your letter to our Public Forum * section. 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SMC’s Weekend College is Reaching Out By Andrea Firth aint Mary’s College is reaching Weekend College, courses are often oirists as they share their stories and feature both classical and modern Sout to the community with sev- offered on weeknights and are work to preserve their memories. readings to provide participants ex- eral new course offerings through taught by SMC faculty or graduates “Erich is very excited to guide other posure to the range of books cov- the Weekend College. In addition to of the Masters in Fine Arts Program. writers, and he has exercises ered in the undergraduate program. SOLD in 3 days! the Great Books Seminar, which has SMC recently launched a planned that will invite participants Courses in sustainable gardening been open to the community for memoir writing class, Telling Our to find their own voices,” says and Italian history and culture will many years, SMC’s Weekend Col- Stories, through the Weekend Col- Sternersen. also be offered. lege has shifted its focus toward lege. Every other Tuesday for In the summer, the Weekend Your path to a great story, a non-credit courses that will appeal twelve weeks, participants will be College will expand to include five, great garden, or a great book may to many Lamorinda residents. “It’s a encouraged to flex their writing six-week long courses. The mem- be right here in Lamorinda. For great way for the College to get to muscles and tell the tales of the oir class will be offered again along more information regarding the know its neighbors better,” says roads they have traveled. Saint with a continuation course, Telling Weekend College, contact Grete 157 Miramonte Gardens, Moraga Grete Stenersen, the Director of the Mary’s MFA graduate Erich Miller Our Stories, part 2. A Great Books Stenersen at (925) 631-4162 or Nice middle unit with a great view of the golf course. Bright, Joan Eggers program. Although called the will support the budding mem- course taught seminar style will [email protected]. sunny with spacious rooms. Completely updated. Three bedrooms-each with their own bath; two are Master Suites. Joan Eggers What’s Up with Wilder? Broker/Partner ASSOCIATES Office: 925-254-0505, Cell: 925-382-4141 REAL ESTATE [email protected], www.JoanEggers.com

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It is our of this FREE and informative special report. while bald hillside, OG Property dence in the long-term value of hope that we can use this period to Owner LLC issued a written state- the Orinda project and we are op- finalize our negotiations and Call or email Lily at: ment by way of its public relations timistic that we can continue to avoid any delays in the overall 925-330-6108 firm, Keadjian Associates: work with the lender and other project schedule.” [email protected] “Earlier this year, Merrill economic stakeholders, including Photo Andy Scheck www.LamorindaHome.com EBMUD Considers Suspending Mandatory Water * Conservation and Raising Rates ... continued from page 1 50% all The passage from mandatory “We used to consume 240 millions 7.5% for next year. Gift Boutique original to voluntary rationing means a drop gallons a day,” explained Coleman, “The increase will be higher * in revenue for the agency, since fi- “through voluntary reduction, it for single family users,” adds Everything must go! OFF prices nancial penalties are only associ- dropped to 210 million gallons a Hardy, “they do not appear to be All Sales final ated with mandatory reductions. day and our intention was to get paying their fair share compared to • Jewelry Coleman persists in favoring an that figure to 195 gallons a day with commercial users.” The staff pro- early breather for users in spite of mandatory reductions.” The level posal under consideration this week • Purses the potential loss of revenue. “The ultimately reached 165 million gal- was 8.7% for single-family resi- • Dishes difference in revenue will be from lons a day, a level that significantly dential, 7.9% for multi-family, • Collectibles $2 to $3 million,” he says, “we impacted EBMUD revenues. 5.2% for commercial and 4.9% for Local Artists & have a $35 million reserve that I “There are different elements industrial users. European Designs Going2 Theatre Out Squareof Business Ste #112, Orinda Sale (925) 254-2594 helped establish, we should use it that explain this result,” said Hardy, Long term water supply plan and not penalize our clients.” “We “the drop in construction was a big up for public review: will probably reach a normal level factor.” When EBMUD staff rec- EBMUD has been studying the dis- wim in our reserves,” says Charles ognized the significant drop in rev- trict long term water supply needs ow S & T Hardy, EBMUD Communication enue, staff first proposed a through 2040 and has identified a ll en wide range of alternatives to satisfy o n Director, “but we’ve had two very Herculean rate increase of 21%. ]dbZd[i]Z° these needs. It includes among H is dry years and we can only assume “Since this first proposal, cost re- y other projects the conservation of p C what the summer usage is going to duction measures have been put our existing supplies, an aggressive e lu be, so the mandatory reduction into place including a hiring freeze, water recycling program, a regional e could be maintained until the end cut backs in travel, and reducing desalinization project and several l b of September when we get our final special event sponsorships,” says groundwater storage projects. The S reserve assessment.” Coleman. In his April 9th memo to draft environmental impact report Knowing when to end a the Board, Dennis Diemer, of the plan is currently available for public comment until May 4th. It mandatory reduction can be tricky, EBMUD General Manager pro- can be viewed and downloaded especially considering that a big posed a 7.5% overall increase to the from the website www.ebmud.com. drop in water usage has negatively water rates (when compared to Comments can be mailed to Thomas impacted EBMUD’s revenues. non-drought rates) and another Francis at [email protected] Got Drugs? Safe Disposal of Medications ... continued from page 1 However, she too recom- Michael Scahill, Communica- Martinez, at the County Regional mended that individuals place ex- tion Manager for Central San, could Medical Center and the Sheriff’s Sleepy Hollow is a private club offering exceptional competitive pired meds in the trash. hardly believe that flushing was sug- Field Operation Building. Cooper- and recreational swim and tennis programs. The facility includes a Another drugstore gave similar gested. “Our treatment plants are not ation with law enforcement was a advice, adding that an alternative equipped to filter substances that are logical step because proper disposal 25-meter heated pool; baby pool; diving well; 11 tennis courts, with 2 would be to bring it to the Contra in medications,” he emphasizes, of medication prevents accidental lighted courts for night play; clubhouse; seasonal, poolside cafe; play Costa hazardous waste disposal fa- “flushing medication down the toilet poisoning and abuse of prescription cility in Martinez. is an absolute no-no.” drugs. Additionally, to be able to structure, grassy picnic and BBQ area; and Legendland Day Camp, a This kind of advice makes Paul Last December, a five month collect and dispose of medication a supervised recreational program for kids ages 45 and up. Morsen, CCCSWA Executive Di- long investigation by the Associated site needs a permit by the Federal rector, very nervous. “You never put Press showed that a vast array of Drug Enforcement Agency. Sleepy Hollow offers an array of instructional programs for medication in the regular trash,” he pharmaceuticals — including antibi- After they are collected in the says, “if you send medication to the otics, anti-convulsants, mood stabi- safe boxes, the medications are members of all ages and skill levels. Our swim programs include land fill, through degradation and lizers and sex hormones — have burned at very high temperature so Swim Team, Mini-Legends, Learn-to-Swim Lessons and Masters compression it will find its way into been found in the drinking water sup- as to leave no residue. “If the pilot Swimming. Our year-round junior and adult tennis offerings the ground and then the running plies of at least 41 million Americans. continues according to plan we will water that permeates the trash will “Since its installation in Febru- expand our program to other police include clinics, teams, semi-private and private lessons. either be recycled on site or will end ary we have collected more than departments that volunteer in the up in the Bay.” Bringing the med- twenty pounds of medication a area,” said Morsen. After we in- ication to the hazardous waste dis- week,” says Scahill, the box is ac- formed him of the responses to our EgdheZXi^kZBZbWZgh CZlEgdheZXi^kZ posal is not a good idea either since cessible 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Wal- impromptu survey, Morsen said he Apply today and take advantage of our BZbWZgDeZc=djhZ this facility is not equipped to dis- nut Creek City Hall Lobby, by the would distribute information about “Spring Special”—50% off the price of April 26, 2:00–5:00 p.m., pose of medications. Police Department at 1666 North the new disposal facility. our $2,500 Membership Initiation Fee. Sleepy Hollow One of our Lamorinda police Main St.” At the Moraga Town Liaison Apply now through June 30 and save $1,250! departments offered both good and Gaylan Ishizu, the pharmacy meeting on April 10th, Moraga’s In- Swim & Tennis Club bad advice: “Just flush it down the manager at Long’s in Moraga terim Chief of Police Robert Priebe toilet,” said the person our caller (Rheem), says they return the store’s said that his department had begun spoke to. “Even if it is something expired medications, but that for his discussions with Central San and more dangerous than old Tylenol?” customers safe disposal options are CCCSWA to have a disposal box in- he asked. “Yes, it’s okay,” was the re- limited. He hopes that there will stalled the Moraga Police Depart- sponse. Or, she said, our caller could soon be a safe disposal facility avail- ment at 329 Rheem. go to a regional medical center to able in Lamorinda for residents. We will let you know when Lam- dispose safely of his medications. Two other sites are available in orinda gets a local safe disposal site. dg^cYV!XV™.'*"'*)"&&'+™h]hiX5XdbXVhi#cZi™lll#HaZZen=daadlAZ\ZcYh#cZi Page: 8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Your Health is Your Wealth Pamela Halloran, Broker Associate “Spring is in the air, • High Cholesterol • Hypertension • Weight Loss • - Over 20 years experience - Village Associates with all kinds of new (925) 323-4100 opportunities - [email protected] Let me know how Some I can help you!” insurance plans accepted 360-2729 89 Davis Rd. #180, Orinda

• LAMORINDA Seniors • The Gift of Time: Skilled Volunteers Found in Local Retirees By Jennifer Wake ot long ago, retirement was Board/Safety Chair for Northern who volunteer in Orinda schools, reassurance call to a homebound Nconsidered a time for travel California and Nevada, and a Cam- and says she has also seen an in- senior to using your professional and leisure. Today, more retirees polindo High School Swimming crease in volunteer interest. know how to develop a website or are seeking to continue an active official. “Volunteering used to be so marketing materials.” role in their communities, volun- “Volunteers help nonprofits limited,” she says. “Now there’s Hospice provides training for teering as a way to stay connected. increase the number of clients and such an array of choices for seniors its volunteers. Other organizations Moraga resident and Town services they provide,” says Ann to do.” help match skills of retirees to Councilmember Mike Metcalf did- Wullschleger of the Volunteer Cen- Although not retired, after openings. And some retirees are n’t slip quietly into retirement. ter of the East Bay. “We are ex- more than 40 years of teaching, continuing their professional affil- With an engineering and construc- cited to see an increase, although Aaker job shares with another iations into retirement. tion background and graduate de- much smaller, of volunteers re- teacher at Sleepy Hollow Elemen- While a professor at San grees in engineering from Stanford cently retired who want to use their tary, yet still finds time to recruit Francisco State University, University, Metcalf went on to uti- professional experience to help school volunteers and work with Lafayette resident Alice Neman lize his skills and expertise after re- nonprofits with projects.” several non-profit organizations. had a leadership role in the univer- tiring from Chevron in 1999, During the last three months, She works with Caring sity’s Institute on Disability, which making an impact in his commu- Wullschleger says the Volunteer Hands at John Muir Hospital, of- develops partnerships with pro- nity. Center’s Retired Senior Volunteer fering help to seniors who are grams that serve the disability In addition to serving on the Program (RSVP Contra Costa) has choosing to stay at home and avoid community locally and statewide, Moraga Town Council, Metcalf is seen an increase of about 30 per- assisted living, and volunteers as a nationally and internationally. affiliated with the Contra Costa cent in the number of seniors con- driver coordinator for the Ameri- Now retired, she continues to Transportation Authority, the Lam- tacting them about volunteer can Cancer Society putting out 50 sit on several committees and orinda School Bus Transportation opportunities. to 100 calls per week to people boards, including the Deaf and Hard Agency, and Lamorinda CERT. He Orinda resident and second who drive patients to chemother- of Hearing Advisory Committee to is also a USA Swimming Certified grade teacher Kay Aaker is the apy or doctor’s appointments. She the Department of Rehabilitation, Orinda resident Kay Aaker takes a quick break between volunteer Official, a Pacific Swimming head of recruitment for seniors is also a bedside companion at the and the California Communications jobs to enjoy her garden Photo Jennifer Wake Bruns House, which provides end- Access Foundation, a non-profit or- of-life care at a residential home in ganization which contracts with the Alamo as part of Hospice of the California Public Utilities Commis- East Bay, and for the past 25 years sion to manage and operate the Deaf has worked as a patient support and Disabled Telecommunication volunteer for Hospice where she Program. currently visits two patients a “I do a lot of Board work – week. even more since I retired from San  “There are so many things Francisco State University about  volunteers can do,” says Aaker, three years ago,” Neman says. “I who was named Orinda’s Citizen think that it helps you, as well as  of the Year in 2003 for her volun- the programs you help.”  teer efforts. “You can do respite for For Aaker, it’s all about find- 2OG0RXQWDLQ9LHZ2OG0RXQWDLQ9LHZ'ULYH'ULYH'ULYH/DID\HWWH/DID\HWWH/DID\HWWH([TXLVLWH'RZQWRZQ6WXQQHU([TXLVLWH'RZQWRZQ6WXQQHU caregivers, can be an office volun- ing the right fit and finding what teer, or a bereavement volunteer makes you happy. “I can’t imag- Drive up to this home and immediately be captivated by it’s curb appeal and fantastic location only a (who helps family members after ine my life without volunteering,” few blocks from downtown. Built in 2001, this one-story 4BD/3.5 BA home offers grand yet intimate the loss of a loved one).” Aaker says. “The question be- appeal. With 3,581+/-sf on .74 +/-acre, it features a beautiful kitchen overlooking the FR, According to Wullschleger, comes whether you’re happier giv- sophisticated LR and DR, gorgeous master suite and professionally designed/meticulously RSVP Contra Costa (sponsored by ing your time or giving your the Volunteer Center of the East money. Both are important, but for landscaped front and back yards. 2IIHUHGDW2IIHUHGDW Bay) has over 400 volunteers age me, giving my time makes me  55+ who are helping local com- happiest.”  munities by volunteering. “There Those retirees interested in are many ways to help our local using their professional experience nonprofits,” she says. “Opportuni- to help non profits with projects ties to help range from volunteer- can contact Margaret Oliveri at Fall Prevention Workshop ing at home by making a daily (925) 472-5777. at Áegis of Moraga Lafayette Seniors Sought! Join us for this no-cost seminar and learn to: Submitted by Sandra A. Smith • Reduce your risk of falling (Lafayette Senior Services Commission and the Lafayette • Increase your strength and energy Senior Liaison Committee) • Improve your self-confidence eniors, children of Seniors that will make Lafayette a more Sand other caregivers, mark aging- friendly community. To Thursday, April 23rd April 28th, 2009 on your calen- ensure the City receives accurate dars. On that date we will be the and statistically valid data, the 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. focus of a historic event spon- Task Force has selected BW Re- 950 Country Club Dr. sored by the Lafayette Commu- search to facilitate the project. With 17 years of experience speaker and exercise physiologist, nity Foundation. Two free This project is just as im- Robert Goldstein of Ready...Exercise!, can help you over come today's workshops will be held by the portant to the children of Seniors health challenges by developing successful outcomes through exercise City of Lafayette to assess the as to Seniors themselves. Many and health coaching. needs of Seniors, and our input is worry about how their parents essential. will get their shopping needs and RSVP required. Contact Candice Moses at 925-377-7900 or [email protected] to reserve your space at this On September 24, 2007, the doctor's appointments taken care informative event. Lafayette City Council, at the re- of, or their houses cared for. They quest of the Lafayette Senior are concerned about elder abuse Áegis of Moraga Services Commission, approved and fraud, their nutrition, safety, 950 Country Club Dr. the formation of the Senior and their loneliness, which can Moraga, CA 94556 Needs Assessment Task Force. lead to depression. (925) 377-7900 Its purpose is to give the City ac- The workshops will be held on RCFE # 075601424 AegisofMoraga.com curate data regarding the needs of Tuesday, April 28, 2009. There older adults in Lafayette. It is es- will be two separate sessions: the timated that the size of the senior first, from 2:00-3:30 PM and the 9OUR,AMORINDATO2OSSMOOR#ONNECTION population (65+) will be 18.9% second from 6:00-7:30 PM. Tem- in 2011. Therefore it is important ple Isaiah in Lafayette has gra- /.%34/03(/00).' to identify the extent to which the ciously offered the use of their FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS current and future needs of Sen- facility to hold the workshops at iors in Lafayette are being met. no cost to the City. Call today for a The Task Force wants us to pro- The Lamorinda Spirit Van personal Rossmoor tour, vide information and ideas re- will be available free of cost for garding our needs in many areas anyone needing transportation. informational packet of our lives, such as financial Call 283-3534 for your ride. and counseling, housing (aging in Light refreshments will be place or downsizing), medical, served. And it is all free! So, complimentary recreation, safety, socialization, Seniors and children of Seniors, lunch with us. and transportation. you can see how important it is With this information both that we all come to the work- short and long-term strategies can shops. They really want to hear 1-877-976-7766 be considered for programs, serv- from us! Please call the ices and facilities for older adults. Lafayette Senior Services Center This information will enhance at 284-5050 and tell them you the City's ability to tap outside are coming. sources for funds that might be This is our opportunity to be MARIA EBERLE NANCY GRANBERG CINDY MADDUX JIM OLSON needed to support future projects heard! Our future is at stake! Wednesday, April 15, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 9 925.254.5984 • LAMORINDA Seniors • DAVID PIERCE www.davidpierce.net Hot Topic Addresses Women's Broker - Realtor [email protected] Issues at Women's Health Center in Lafayette By Linda U. Foley A Seasoned Broker For These by Dr. Kagan is by Daniel Bergner in NY Times Magazine 1/25/09 What Do Women Want? Challenging Times nytimes.com—search What is Fe- male Desire? #1 Agent & Top Producer Numerous factors affect sex- Prudential uality including physiology, psy- California Realty Orinda Office - 2008 chology, interpersonal relationships and socio-cultural influences. Healthy sexual functioning is af- fected by numerous determinants: family/work/relationship, stress, anxiety/ depression, health of part- ner and self, developmental experi- ences e.g. abuse, historical attitude regarding sex, age-related (declin- ing) hormonal changes, use of var- ious medications (anti-depressants) and body image or “hanging skin”—not my favorite description. The good news is that there L-Katie Rose, R.N. administrative director of Women and Infants Services at Alta Bates Photo Linda Foley are corrective approaches such as testosterone therapy, herbal alterna- Cusin, M.D., Alta Bates Summit’s ave you ever wondered tives, oral or topical preparations medical director of Women’s Serv- why your sex drive may and mechanical toys; the bad news "H ices. “The Center is not just for Alta change with menopause and aging? is that 1/3 of a woman’s life today is Bates Summit patients who live Have you wondered if there is any- spent in post-menopause. However, east of the tunnel.” thing that can be done about those spirits lifted when we learned that The solely women-focused changes? How can you improve sexual activity in senior living com- facility aims to address the chang- your sex life?” These topics of the munities is rampant. ing stages of a woman’s life which physiology and psychology of sex Life is good after all! were addressed by Risa Kagan, are beautifully interpreted in the art- M.D., guest speaker at the event work by Napa artist Jessel Miller Alta Bates Summit Women’s held recently at the Alta Bates Sum- and depicted on the sage-calm Health Center, Lafayette mit Women’s Health Center in walls. I learned that in addition to Mercantile, 3595 Mt. Diablo Lafayette’s Mercantile Center. the basic four stages to a woman’s Blvd., Ste. 350, 962-9129 For people with Dr.Kagan—dead ringer for Sigour- life: baby, child, teen, adult (fam- Currently, the Center focuses on two issues: mammography ney Weaver with a sense of ily/career) there are two added screenings and treatments for humor—is an OB/GYN on staff at stages—retiree (new directions) pelvic health services. Alta Bates with a specialty in and—to my relief—one called “liv- • The state-of-the-art digital imag- menopause medicine and all things ing well.” Alzheimer’s ing used for mammography emits associated with that transition in a Living life well at any stage, half the radiation of traditional particularly in later years, includes a woman’s life. analog mammography. Mammo- healthy and fulfilling sex life. Dr. The second-story suite of of- grams are reviewed and patients Kagan’s warm and informative pres- fices was filled to capacity with en- contacted with results same day. there’s no time to lose. entation identified and verified much ergetic women many of whom In addition to the expedient appeared of indeterminate age what of the internal female topography. process, the “dreaded procedure” Alzheimer’s disease Women—not surprisingly— is a neurodegenerative Throughout the 83-week study, participants with today's 60-year olds passing takes place in a tranquil and wel- disorder—a disorder in which brain cells are may receive the investigational drug, study- for 40 plus. Nonetheless, it was a are designed differently than men in coming atmosphere complete lost. It is characterized by progressive loss of related physical exams and laboratory services safe assumption that the topic of terms of the sexual response cycle with personal attention and spa- memory and cognitive function, such as at no charge. All participants will be Sex after 50: Keep the Fires Burn- requiring psychological and physi- like robes. If only there were a spa, movement control and decision-making monitored by a medical team, including a ing was a hot topic. The atmosphere cal intimacy and emotions, while it might be nearly perfect. ability. Alzheimer’s disease is the most nurse or study coordinator and a physician. was rife with laughter and intro- men are able to “perform” with • Various physical therapy ap- common cause of dementia in the elderly and affects about 18 million people worldwide— Ask your doctor if the ICARA study is right ductions with doctors mingling “less strings attached.” Per Dr. proaches can reduce pelvic pain for you. freely. Nibbles and libations added Kagan, “Viagra handles the me- and help restore normal functions. 5 million in the U.S. alone. Although there’s currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, For more information, to a girls-night-out atmosphere with chanics but, not the mindset” which According to physical therapist Es- research is under way to find a new Dr. Kathleen Toups elicited commiserative chuckles a distinct focus. ther Dolowich, “About 33 percent investigational treatment aimed at slowing the Bay Area Research Institute Katie Rose, R.N., administra- and comments about wishing that of all women suffer pelvic pain progression of the disease. The current 3736 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite #204 tive director of Women and Infants men were in the audience. While and/or urinary incontinence for a medications are mostly aimed at maximizing Lafayette, CA 94549 Services at Alta Bates, and one of women’s emotional status remains variety of reasons throughout life.” the remaining brain activity. That’s why the the driving forces behind the Cen- physically hidden it is obvious In the future, the Center hopes to ICARA study was created—to explore a new 925.283.9006 ter, gave a brief overview of the where the man stands. add other services such as cardiac investigational treatment option. assessments and dermatology to well-appointed facility, open since What to do? is the question If you are 50 to 88 years of age and have a November. She was joined by the most women have even after many create a “one-stop-shop”. diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s disease, you other driving force in the fulfillment years of a committed relationship. Says Dr. Lanner-Cusin, “Women may be eligible to participate in the ICARA of the Center, Katarina Lanner- An excellent article recommended will let us know what they need.” study. Not to be missed Come to the Peripheral Neuropathy from seniors, their families, and or- Group meeting, in the Las Trampas ganizations that serve elders to help Room, Hillside Clubhouse, Ross- design a survey assessing senior moor, on April 24th, 2009, from 10:00 needs. to 11:30 A.M., to hear Susan Trabulse, First Annual Co-ed Exhibition Soft- a local Acupressurist. Susan will share Come on in, the Water's Fine! ball Game and Picnic for seniors – how she uses Acupressure, an ancient Friday May 1. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. form of healing based on Chinese and close at 2:00 at the Lafayette Medicine, to help relieve the pain and Community Park, 480 Saint Mary’s discomfort of Peripheral Neuropathy. Road. Senior ball players and fans $3, PN usually is felt in the lower legs and kids 12 and under accompanied by an feet and/or the hands. Symptoms in- adult $1. Picnic food and beverages clude tingling, numbness, feeling of provided. If you have softball equip- constant hot or cold, sharp transitory ment, please bring it. For more infor- pain, weakness, difficulty with walk- mation or to sign up, call the Senior ing and balance. Our meetings are Center at (925) 284-5050. open and free to all who are interested in learning something new about this Lafayette Senior Services Events- condition. For more information call 500 Saint Mary’s Rd, Lafayette Nancy Ostrander 930-9524 or Car- A min. $1 donation at the door would olyn Cash 254-8195. be appreciated. Call (925)284-5050 to reserve a spot Widowed Persons Support Event- Monday, April 20, 1:30 – 2:30pm Monday, April 27, Social 7 P.M., lec- Bi-Monthly Caregiver Support Group ture 7:30 P.M. A presentation by Dr. with Companion Care Alan Brast, Ph.D., C.C.H.T., CSA. Dr. Tuesday April 28th 10:30 – Noon Brast is a medical/clinical Hypoana- The Internet: Point and Click Your lyst. His lecture is called Banishing the Way to the World (Wide Web), Let Blues – Depression. Bring your wizard Ed Zeidan of Nerd4Rent in friends – they will enjoy the social and Lafayette show you how. the lecture!! There is no charge. The Wednesday April 25 , 12:30 – 3:00pm lecture will be held at the Dance lesson and live DJ services, Lafayette/Orinda Presbyterian Independent Living in a More Supportive Environment playing your favorites and taking re- Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. quests. $2 • Fine dining • Kitchens in every apartment For information call 925/932-3448 Thursday April 23, 1:00 -2:30pm The Widowed Persons Support group • Diverse activity program • Linen service included Embracing Aging with Story and meetings: Saturdays, April 18, 25, Movement • Daily transportation • Month-to-month rentals May 2, 9, 16, and 23. 10 am to Noon Friday April 24, 11:30am – 12:30pm at St. Stephen’s Church, 66 • Weekly housekeeping • Assisted living available Abatable Arthritis Come and learn ex- “An AF Evans St.Stephen’s Drive in Orinda. The ercises to control pain, improve func- Senior Community” meetings are free informal discussions tion, and protect your joints. Lic. #071440784 of the emotional and practical needs Please call for more information, brochure or tour 12:30 pm Free Blood Pressure and concerns of the bereaving wid- Screening - John Muir Senior Services owed person. For information, please 925.937.1700 12:30, 12:50, and 1:10pm- Free call 925/032-3448. Memory Screening - Caring Solu- tions. (By appointment-call 284-5050) 800.937.7974 Lafayette Senior Needs Assessment Friday, April 24, 1:00 – 2:30pm Project Workshop April 28 at Temple www.byronpark.com Self-Discovery and Aging - Creative Isaiah, two sessions, from 2:00 - 3:30 Writing Workshop 1700 Tice Valley Blvd. v Walnut Creek, CA 94595 p.m. and 6:00 – 7:30, looking for input Page: 10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Live Band Not to be missed Not to be missed non-members, $7 students (with valid ID) Come on down and join the fun at this Need Money for College? jazz For Tickets go to: http://tickets.common- year’s Wagner Ranch Round-Up Sat., Contra Costa Association of Realtors OTHER wealthclub.org/ Or call (415) 597-6700 April 25th from 11:00 am- 3:00 pm. The Scholarship Foundation is offering schol- rock for more information. Location: Veterans Round-Up welcomes everyone to share in arships to residents of Contra Costa County Divorce Recovery Workshop will be held Memorial Hall, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., the fun, food and festivities! This year we that have completed one year of full-time at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church funk Lafayette. will feature delicious food, games, a cake college, completed courses with emphasis on Thursdays from April 23- June 4 at walk, inflatable amusements, a bake sale on real estate, finance and/or business and Stamps In My Passport with Harry 7:00pm. The church is located at 49 Knox rhythm & blues and much more! The Round-Up is the have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If you qualify, Dr., Lafayette. The workshop is designed Hubinger - Monday, April 20; 9:30 to rootin’, tootin’ event of the year!Don’t miss scholarship awards can range from $1,500 10:30: Coffee and refreshments; 10:30 – to help individuals gain insight into their Music for All Occasions Michael Gill this year’s event! to $2,500. Further information and appli- own experience of divorce in a supportive (510) 287-2540 Noon Harry Hubinger presentation. Cost: cations may be found on line at www.with-a-twist-music.com [email protected] $25/person. Join the Alliance for an enter- Girl Scout Troop 32905 (9th graders, environment. Topics include the stages of www.ccarscholarship.com. Deadline is divorce, co-dependence, forgiveness, feel- taining accumulation of insights and expe- Orinda) is hosting a Dog Faire on Sat. April 24th. Lamorinda’s Annual Spring Events fering taken. Sat., April 18, Our Savior's riences from Harry’s traveling abroad 4/25/09 from 12:30 - 3 p.m. at the Moraga ings, and more. The group is led by Ray Campton, MFT who is also an ordained Extravaganza featuring: Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane in through 115 countries. Lindsay Wildlife Commons Park. (St. Mary's Rd at Moraga Advance screening of “Slipping Be- Museum, 1931 First Avenue, Walnut Creek Rd.) This Faire is a service to our commu- hind,” a Lafayette filmmaker’s 40-minute Presbyterian minister. A donation of $125 Lamorinda Earth Day Festival, Lafayette. (925) 627-2961. nity to complete the Girl Scout Silver documentary exploring stresses youth face is requested to help cover the cost of the Moraga Community Faire, Orinda Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Company Award. Admission is FREE, with access to in our achievement-focused culture along workshop. Please contact Gerald at ger- Robert Scheer, veteran liberal journal- Salutes Cal Shakes, Cinco de Mayo, Presents “The Odd Couple.(Female Ver- adoption, fostering, rescue and dog services with a panel of local teens talking with the [email protected] for more information. Moraga Beautiful Clean Up Day, sion)” through April 25. The Female Ver- ist, will speak on the Pornography of organizations open to all Activities (face filmmaker following the film, Tue., April Lafayette Hiking Group - April 25 – Bay Orinda in Action Day, Garden Club sion Adds a Twist to Neil Simon’s Superbly Power: The Origins of the Banking Melt- painting) and Food & Drink will be avail- 21 7:00 p.m. at the Miramonte Performing down on Monday, April 20th at 7:00 P.M. at to Breakers, San Francisco. We will walk, Plant Sale, Concert at the Res, Taste Written Comedy (Rating – PG-13.) Con- able at $1 each For the Dog show, there Arts Center, Miramonte High School, 750 tact the Town Hall Theatre Company Box Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, not run, the famous Bay to Breakers route of Lafayette, Treeline Triathlon and will be 4 groupings: miniature/toy, small- Moraga Way, Orinda. Sponsored by the Office for exact dates and times. For Tick- 55 Eckley Lane in Walnut Creek. Robert from the Embarcadero, up the Hayes Street the Rossmoor Big Band Dance can medium, medium-large, REALLY BIG. Lafayette Library and Learning Center Hill, to the Panhandle and Golden Gate ets: 925-283-1557. Town Hall Theatre Scheer has a long and distinguished career Judges will sort dogs into their category at Foundation and Reel Link Films. be found in a feature spread on Company; 3535 School Street, Lafayette. as a journalist and foreign correspondent. Park. We will picnic in the park before tak- the beginning of the show, at 1:30 p.m. ing the N- Judah street car back to BART. pages 18 - 19. His upcoming book is The Great American Dogs will be judged on such characteristics Self defense class for middle school girls- ART Stick-Up: Greedy Bankers and the Politi- Sun. April 26th, from 3 to 6 p.m. organized Bring money for BART and streetcar. Dis- as personality/character, response to owner, tance: about 7 miles with one hill. Leader: MUSIC & THEATER cians Who Loved Them. He is a regular lovableness, and other non- breed-specific by the Moraga Juniors.) Applications are contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle avail. online at www.moragajuniors.org. Chester Jung. Questions? Email Lafayette- The Moraga Art Gallery’s group show characteristics that show what we love [email protected] Duo Pianists David Auerbach and Mar- “The Inner Spirit” is open through May and the Los Angeles Times. Flyer for the about dogs. Every participant will be rec- They have to be returned to the JM School tin Morley perform familiar favorites from 30th and features the work of Nancy event is available at www.mtdpc.org. ognized, and each size-class winner will Office with the $25 fee before April 17th. Annual Tossed Treasures Sale Sat. April For additional questions send an email to Bizet's Carmen, Grieg's Peer Gynt, fairy Robinson. Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center On Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m., Dr. Jay take home a basket of goodies for them and 25 (9 to 3 p.m.) and Sun. April 26 (11 to 2 [email protected]. tales from Ravel's Mother Goose, rags by St, Rheem Valley Shopping Center- next to Sordean returns to the Orinda Library to their owners. p.m.) at Lafayette Community Center, 500 Scott Joplin and songs by Irving Berlin and Longs Drugs. Open Tuesday through Sun., host a Fireside Chat on Natural Solutions A Teen Panel on Stress Moderated by St. Mary's Rd. Plenty of free parking. Pre- Cole Porter...all served up in a humorous, 12-5 pm. 925.376.5407. Kids!!! Ready to run a 1K or 5K sented by Lafayette Service League to raise to Allergies. If you start sneezing at the first Race??? Join us on April 26th at 9am at Merritt Rollins, Las Lomas Crisis Coun- rib-tickling style. No admission charge; of- hint of spring, this is one program you do selor. Come and hear a teen panel talk funds for Meals on Wheels and the Com- The Lafayette Gallery invites you to join the Miramonte High School Track for a munity Center. Come browse for jewelry, us for our new show, “Food, Glorious not want to miss. Whether you react to Fun Run, Brunch and Great Music!!!. For about the stresses that today's teen faces and pollen, strawberries, or your sister’s cat, best practices for helping to ease the situa- collectibles, kitchenware, linens, garden Food” through May 9, 2009. We are more information and registration check equipment and much, much more. (No pleased to invite the community to join us don’t reach for that pill just yet. Although out our website at tion. Thursday, April 23rd, 7pm in the Las prescription and over the counter drugs can Lomas Theater. This FREE event is spon- clothing) Donations are welcomed. Please as we celebrate “Food, Glorious Food” and www.JFKapnekTrust.org. call Judy 284-9266 or Diane 283-8790. the re-opening of our Sculpture Garden on help in the short term, natural solutions are sored by: Las Lomas PTSA Parent & Teen Sun., April 26 from 1 to 4pm. We will have better for you overall. Dr. Sordean will help The Moraga Juniors is sponsoring Mor- Education. Please sign-up in one of the fol- Las Trampas, Inc. presents “What’s in new pieces in our Sculpture Garden and of you make the healthy choice, as well as un- aga’s first ever sidewalk chalk art contest lowing two ways: Online AUHSD Parent Our Hat?” Escape to Africa Event, Sun., course, food, glorious food. Lafayette derstand the why of allergic reactions. Free as part of the Moraga Community Faire on Ed #056058 -or- Email schroter5@as- April 26, from 3pm – 6:30pm, Tickets $100 Gallery is a 23 member cooperative at 50 of charge. The Orinda Library is at 26 May 9 at Rheem Shopping Center. Regis- tound.net with "Stressed Out" written in per person. Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Rheem Lafayette Circle in downtown Lafayette. Orinda Way in Prinda. For more informa- tration will begin at 11 a.m. the day of the subject line. Please include your name and 3287 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette. Bring canned goods to the Gallery and tion, please call (925) 254-2184 or visit the event, and contestants can work on their high school your student attends. (Safari attire encouraged – optional) One when you make a purchase you will be au- library website at http://ccclib.org. creations between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A $1 Lucky person will win $10,000 from our Theater participation For more information visit The financial situation affects families as tomatically entered in our raffle. We will On Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 7 p.m., Safari Hat! Live Music performed by Gen- www.moragachamber.org/faire. well as colleges. On May ,6th, two savvy 350 Park Street be choosing the lucky winner at our April the Orinda Library invites audiences to a professionals of the admission process and erations in Jazz-Raffle & Silent Auction. Proceeds support adults with developmen- Moraga reception. Lafayette Gallery, 50 Lafayette talk by a BRT docent on Berkeley Reper- Sport Equipment Freecycling in Lam- of college financing will respond to parents Circle, 925-284-2788. Gallery Hours are tory Theatre’s new production, “The Lieu- orinda-Local Mom organizes a free recy- of 8th to 12th graders about concerns over tal disabilities. Bonnie Peacock at ( Tuesday to Sat., 11am to 5pm. tenant of Inishmore.”. Described as a cling event for families. No money financing college as well as creative options (925)284-1462 ext. 239 email: ltram- 988-3411 [email protected] . Local Photographer Michael McEuen “vicious comedy,” “The Lieutenant of In- exchange, just give and take. Sat., May 16 for college choices. The new configuration will be exhibiting his original photography ishmore” mixes comedy and mayhem with from 1:00 - 3:00pm at Moraga Commons that will emerge is still uncertain, with pub- Lamorinda emergency preparedness at Fastframe of Lafayette through April explosive dialogue and a well-oiled plot to (next to the fountain by the parking lot) All lic colleges getting less funding and private committees will hold a workshop the 17 AGAIN 30th. An avid outdoorsman since his first comment on the endless cycle of violence kid's equipment such as bikes, trikes, golf schools preparing for lower enrollment. evening of April 29th. Keynote speakers with Mathew Perry and Sierra backpacking trip as an early teen, that surrounds us all. The program will take clubs, skiis/boots/ helmets, baseball equip- The evening event is free and will take are Tanya Hoover, Assistant California Zac Efron Michael combines his fascination for geo- place in the Gallery Room of the library. It ment, tennis rackets, scooters, rollerblades, place in the Campolindo High School Li- State Fire Marshall, and Rob Van Wormer, On May 1 graphic phenomena with his talent for pho- is free of charge .and will last about an hour skateboards, soccer balls/shin guards, brary, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Park in the California Department of Forestry and Fire GHOSTS OF tography. Michael has spent much of the with time for questions and answers. The strollers, booster/car seats, high chairs, pack school's parking lot off Campolindo Drive. Protection Battalion Chief. They will be Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. 'n plays, etc. Please make sure that all items Register at GIRLFRIENDS PAST last 15 years traveling throughout the joined by representatives from local fire United States, with occasional forays into Pease call (925) 254-2184. are in good and safe condition. Please have http://adulted.acalanes.k12.ca.us/onlinereg/ and police services and local emergency X-MEN ORIGINS: all items at the park by 1pm. Items will be South America, Europe and Australia. His MEF showcase event May 20 Commons preparedness groups. 7-9pm at the KIDS, TEENS & PARENTS either marked so donors can pick them up WOLVERINE particular favorite is California and the Park, 6-8pm Witness the power of a com- Orinda Library Auditorium (26 Orinda American Southwest. FASTFRAME is lo- if they are not taken or a mission group will Way). Registration 6:30pm in the Atrium pick what's left as a donation. munity banding togetherto be inspired by cated at 3571 Mt. Diablo Blvd., next to Free Bike Safety Rodeo on Sun., April 19, its youth. Our first Annual MEF Showcase Lobby (2d floor). Postino’s. Call owner Anthony Ruiz at 9am-2pm, Stanley Intermediate School, Feel free to contact Bev Harper with any HANNAH MONTANA: questions: bali42@yahoo. com will celebrate the talents of our Kinder- 283-7620 for more information. 3477 School St. Lafayette. For further in- garten through High School students with THE MOVIE formation, contact Dan Harkins at 925- The Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette Branch instrumental & choral music and art. This LITERATURE & LECTURES 323-6682 or [email protected]. MONSTERS VS ALIENS of AAUW will hold an Awards Night pro- unique event serves as a thank you to our Moraga Bright Beginnings Preschool is gram on Tuesday, April 21st at 7 pm, at the generous community of donors and will Please submit FAST AND FURIOUS 3 Michael Krasny Talks Off Mike-Mon- having its annual Animal Fair, Open House Holy Trinity Serbian Church Cultural Cen- truly ignite your senses and enlighten your day, April 20, 6:30 pm, The Veterans Me- and Yard Sale on April 25. Animal Fair: 10 ter, 1700 School Street, Moraga. Dr. Karen souls. Don’t miss out on this free, fun event events to: All seats Mon thru Thurs morial hall, Lafayette. Host and Senior am - 2 pm - Friendly animals to see and Ramorino, founder of the Berkeley Lab for the whole community Wednesday, May Editor, KQED’s “Forum”; Professor of Learning Institute at Lawrence Berkeley 20, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Moraga Commons calendar@ all shows $6.00 touch. Visit our school - enrolling for Fall. English, SFSU; Author, Krasny delves into Yard sale: 9 am - 2 pm (50+ families); bar- National Laboratory, will speak on “Com- Bandshell. For more information, please lamorindaweekly.com his life on and off the microphone. Time: 6 gains galore! 1689 School Street, Moraga. munication, Confidence and Commit- contact Stacy Giglio at 925-388-1110 or- www.rheemtheatre.com p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 More information: (925) 376-2600. ment”, the three C’s for achieving success [email protected] p.m. book signing Cost: $12 members, $18 in educational and career goals. www.lamorindaservicedirectory.com

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Bay Area Cancer Forum -A gathering of cancer screening for uninsured/underin- ASSOCIATES health care providers, researchers, patients, sured women in our area will be held May 9 - USPS Food Drive - Mail carriers www.villageassociates.com • www.dreamhomelamorinda.com REAL ESTATE patient advocates, firends and families - Thursday, May 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 at Metro will collect donated boxed and canned food tUnderstanding a Diagnosis of Her2 Posi- Lafayette. Fashion show will feature out- along their regular routes that will go to the tive Breast Cancer. Peggy Mueller, MS, fits from the Rhythm Room Eco-Boutique Food Bank. SMC Staging the Musical Sweeney Todd MUSIC LESSONS By Andrea A. Firth ter,” notes Davis. “He is all of us www.musicandart.org when we seek revenge. Sweeney’s tragedy is everyone’s tragedy. Who Lamorinda Academy of Music and Art hasn’t been betrayed?” he adds. Davis believes the production Private and group lessons has provided a rich educational ex- Piano, string instruments, voice perience for his student performers Competitions, Tests, Fun as he has pushed them to be intro- spective and explore the deeper All Ages & All Levels meaning of what he describes as a witty satire on human consumption. 925-299-1240 Plays with challenging themes and a humorous twist are familiar turf for Davis who also directed SMC’s Performing Arts Department per- formance of Urinetown in 2007 and Twelth Night last year. The Sweeny r Todd cast will be led by SMC senior and veteran actor Katherine Cooper, SMC Performing Arts Department students Katherine Cooper as Mrs. Lovett and as Mrs. Lovett, and freshman stand- Andrew Galindo as Sweeney Todd Photo Michael Cook out Andrew Galindo as Todd. t t’s a thriller. Very intense, very cisco-based musical director Ar- Performances will be held in “Icreepy, and very funny,” says mando Fox. LeFevre Theatre on the Saint Saint Mary’s College (SMC) Pro- Sweeney Todd, based on the Mary’s College campus in Moraga fessor Reid Davis about SMC’s up- urban legend of the murderous bar- on April 16-18 at 8 p.m.; April 23- coming production of Stephen ber seeking revenge and his entre- 25 at 8 p.m.; and a Sunday matinee Sondheim’s musical Sweeney Todd, preneurial neighbor, Mrs. Lovett, on April 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are The Barber of Fleet Street. “It’s a who seizes upon the corpses to bol- $12 for non Saint Mary’s students, gorgeous show. The actors are re- ster her meat pie business, is a play and $15 for general admissions. For markable, and the singing is beauti- that everyone can relate to accord- further information, contact the ful,” adds Davis who will provide ing to Davis. “Sondheim said that Performing Arts Department at stage direction alongside San Fran- Sweeney’s a very human charac- (925) 631-4670. Saint Mary’s College Campus Happenings derud and Soprano Karina Gillette. Kyle 2ND ANNUAL SMC 5K RUN Bonderud to perform the works of J.S. 4 HUNGER Bach, Leo Brouwer and Heitor Villa- What: 2nd Annual SMC 5K Run 4 Lobos. Karina Gillette singing the works Hunger. Raise your heartrate, raise of J. Brahms, C. Debussey, and Heitor awareness, and raise support for those Villa-Lobos. Free admission. who are suffering from local and Saint Mary's Jazz Band Spring Recital global hunger. directed by John Maltester When: Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m. in the Soda (Check in by 1:30 p.m.). Center and Wednesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. Where: Ferroggiaro Quad., Saint in the Quad. Free admission. Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Saint Mary's Dance Company Spring Mary's Rd., Moraga. Concert choreograhed by Catherine- Entrance Fee $5.00 for SMC students Photo by Ken C. Young, Moraga; Marie Davalos, Jia Wu, Dana Lawton, OR $10.00 for SMC staff, faculty, & www.kcyoungfineartimages.com Rosana Barragan, Paco Gomes, Pope Lamorinda community members. THEATER Flynn and Shaunna Vella. Thursday, Contact: Ryan M. Lamberton, Com- The Saint Mary's College Performing May 7, Friday, May 8, and Saturday, munity Engagement Coordinator, Arts Department presents a deliciously May 9 at 8 p.m. CILSA, [email protected] or demonic evening of musical theatre, Admission is $5 for SMC students; $8 (925) 631-4015. Stephen Sondheim's “Sweeney Todd, for non-SMC students; and $10 dollars The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” fea- for general admission. HEARST GALLERY turing a cast of Saint Mary's devilishly A Night in the Piazza The Hearst Art Gallery’s new exhibi- talented performing arts students. What: Join the celebration at this fes- tion- Sacred Mountain: Images of Mt. LeFevre Theatre- April 16 -April 26, tive Italian Cultural Night event. Ital- Diablo and Mt. Fuji, on view from $15 General Admission. Please call ian pasta, pastries, music dance and May 2 through July 3. Opening (925) 631-4670 for show times and tick- Dolce Vita. Events 2 PM, Sun., May 3- Lecture: ets. See story above. When: Tuesday, April 21, from 6:30- Preserving and Protecting Diablo. MUSIC 8:30 p.m. Exhibition hours: Wednesdays through Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. in the Where: An Italian piazza recreated on Sundays, 11 am until 4:30 pm Chapel Soprano Christine Wong ac- the Chapel Plaza, Saint Mary's College Admission: $3 adult; children 12 and companied by Renee Witon. Singing the of CA, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. under free; free parking Sponsors: Dante Club, Admissions Of- Web site: http://gallery.stmarys-ca.edu. works of G.F. Handel, Franz Schubert, Telephone: 925-631-4379 W.A. Mozart and E. Charles. fice, Modern Languages Department, Performing Arts Department, and Mis- For more information about upcoming Free admission. events at Saint Mary’s College, visit the Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m. in the sion & Ministry. Free food, music, dance college website at http://www.stmarys- Chapel. Classical Guitarist Kyle Bon- and opera choruses! ca.edu/news-and-events/events.html.

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Lamorinda Home Sales continued 925-283-8027 LAFAYETTE Last reported: 1 RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL LOWEST AMOUNT: $950,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $950,000 HOME SALES presented by MORAGA Last reported: 1 15 Hilldale Court, Orinda LOWEST AMOUNT: $1,265,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,265,000 LAMORINDA Open April 19th from 1-4 ORINDA Last reported: 6 LOWEST AMOUNT: $726,000 Tennis Court, Vineyard, Pool, Grounds and Privacy! HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,150,000 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax information records and is provided to us by California REsource. An Orinda Jewel situated on a park like prime 1.54 acre estate. shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published five to eight Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. This custom home was LAFAYETTE built in 1933 and has 1339 San Reliez Court, $950,000, 3 Bdrms, 1898 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 3-13-09 been lovingly updated MORAGA and expanded over the 100 Corliss Drive, $1,265,000, 3 Bdrms, 2417 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 3-19-09 years to take full ORINDA advantage of this 118 Diablo View Drive, $1,000,000, 4 Bdrms, 2392 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 3-18-09 spectacular 1.54 acre 61 Lombardy Lane, $1,045,000, 3 Bdrms, 2550 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 3-20-09 estate lot. This home is 20 Normandy Lane, $1,150,000, 4 Bdrms, 2911 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 3-23-09 exquisite with its five 89 Oak Road, $726,000, 2 Bdrms, 2040 SqFt, 1997 YrBlt, 3-13-09 bedrooms, including a 22 Snowberry Lane, $750,000, 3 Bdrms, 1844 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 3-13-09 luxury master suite 2 Vista Del Moraga, $774,000, 4 Bdrms, 2022 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 3-13-09 retreat, four and half Lamorinda Foreclosures, June 2008 - February 2009 baths, dramatic kitchen and family room LAFAYETTE 07-01-08, $700,946, 2227 sf, 4 bd MORAGA 06-26-08, $453,037, 1322 sf, 3 bd combination, large living LAFAYETTE 07-09-08, $1,200,000, 1094 sf, 4 bd MORAGA 10-31-08, $353,071, 1539 sf, 2 bd room, formal dining room and laundry room. This spectacular estate also features a full size tennis court, LAFAYETTE 07-09-08, $688,580, 1237 sf, 4 bd MORAGA 11-17-08, $283,500, 1066 sf, 2 bd sparkling pool, large circular paver driveway with level lawn and meandering stone foot path to front entry, LAFAYETTE 07-31-08, $669,000, 1306 sf, 2 bd MORAGA 12-12-08, $714,591, 1689 sf, 4 bd elevated side yard lawn with stone retaining walls, lush landscaping and stately redwoods plus a vineyard of LAFAYETTE 08-11-08, $598,825, 1291 sf, 3 bd MORAGA 12-11-08, $221,250, 1386 sf, 2 bd nearly 200 producing Merlot grape vines gracing the hillside and overlooking the tennis court. LAFAYETTE 08-25-08, $1,731,875, 6198 sf, 10 bd MORAGA 11-25-08, $1,076,239, 1716 sf, 3 bd A large paver patio off the kitchen has a built-in gas barbeque and stamped concrete stairs lead down to the LAFAYETTE 09-10-08, $532,500, 2326 sf, 3 bd MORAGA 01-12-09, $327,159, 1233 sf, 2 bd tennis court, vineyard & lower level lawns. A covered patio off the family room leads to flagstone LAFAYETTE 10-14-08, $1,282,059, 2531 sf, 4 bd MORAGA 01-13-09, $393,066, 1348 sf, 3 bd decking, pool & a view to the tennis court & vineyard, separate hot tub & rose garden. LAFAYETTE 11-26-08, $569,500, 1768 sf, 3 bd MORAGA 02-11-09, $444,828, 1394 sf, 3 bd Cars are parked in a two car garage with temperature LAFAYETTE 12-01-08, $1,020,000, 3060 sf, 4 bd ORINDA 06-04-08, $1,368,621, 2725 sf, 3 bd controlled wine storage room, additional storage/hobby LAFAYETTE 11-26-08, $828,325, 2040 sf, 5 bd ORINDA 08-15-08, $642,047, 1451 sf, 2 bd room & work bench. LAFAYETTE 01-02-09, $917,339, 2694 sf, 4 bd ORINDA 09-17-08, $926,548, 2040 sf, 2 bd Top schools include Del Rey Elementary, Orinda LAFAYETTE 01-29-09, $479,009, 1731 sf, 3 bd ORINDA 09-17-08, $742,466, 1505 sf, 4 bd Intermediate and Miramonte High School LAFAYETTE 02-13-09, $615,284, 1438 sf, 3 bd ORINDA 09-20-07, $715,000, 1642 sf, 4 bd (The #1 ranked H.S. district in CA) LAFAYETTE 02-17-09, $607,750, 1443 sf, 4 bd ORINDA 10-10-08, $1,085,862, 2308 sf, 3 bd LAFAYETTE 02-18-09, $924,000, 2811 sf, 3 bd ORINDA 12-01-08, $544,000, 1527 sf, 2 bd MORAGA 06-09-08, $369,000, 964 sf, 2 bd ORINDA 01-26-09, $928,163, 1914 sf, 3 bd Offered at $2,695,000

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Those little gas powered mo- creek restoration (meet in Theatre your local Chamber's green efforts, Rheem Theater last month? tors in blowers and mowers seem Square at 9AM, or email OrindaIn- or even become certified as a Bay Offered at $1,850,000 Offered at $575,000 Katy: I know, it was great to have small, but are major polluters...and [email protected] for more de- Area Green Business. Of course such a big turnout. People don't don't even get me started on the poi- tails). Bring your work boots! businesses can also measure their 858 Reliez Station Road 42 Knox Drive Personally, I’ll be walking over to carbon footprint and become cli- think of this area as very "green," sons sprayed around houses and Sold but we aren't alone and local resi- lawns. I know, I know, this is a the Lafayette Earth Day Festival, mate neutral with our help...just Coming Soon dents are working hard to make our topic for another article. which focuses on "going local" this email me. But green isn't just for community more sustainable. Dave: Indeed it is. This one is year. It's happening Sunday, April adults, thankfully. A bay-area-wide Dave: Seriously. I had no idea so about finding your green niche here 19th at Stanley Middle School from group called EarthTeam is working many people locally were so pas- in Lamorinda. There are active 11-4. Over 50 groups will be there with high schools to support green- Offered in the $800s Offered at $799,000 sionate. One of the things I noticed groups in both Moraga (sustain- to talk about community supported ing their facilities and educating 667 Glorietta Blvd. 1750 Reliez Valley Road though is the "Big Green Umbrella" ablemoraga.org) and Lafayette agriculture, local green shopping, students. Lots of resources are under which people operate. I had (sustainablelafayette.net) that can transportation, creating local en- available at earthteam.net. Campo's Pending Sold conversations about saving Mount help you. They organize everything ergy, and community initiatives. group - the Lorax Club - aside from Diablo, water usage, rainforests, from battery pickups to film nights, The details are on the Sustainable having my favorite name, has a re- ridge line development, Boy Scout and even a monthly green drink Lafayette website. ally cool list of action items for urban tree planting, local produce, events to secretly plot the further Dave: Hmm, a metaphorical salad April at http://campo08.com/earth/ smart cars, creeks, and even greening of our area. They are al- bar of local green initiatives....it Everything from bringing your own Offered at $1,085,000 Offered at $929,000 Chevron's solar investments. ways looking for fresh ideas. You should be a great weekend to match coffee cup to seeking out drought- 21 Eastwood Drive 990 Condit Road Everyone seems to have a particular can sign up to stay informed on up with whatever interests you. I do tolerant plants. 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Diablo Blvd., Lafayette ClimatePath is on the web at www.climatepath.org Wednesday, April 15, 2009 • www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 13 Entertainer’s Delight in Orinda Downs Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths on business briefs .56 acre lot. Privat resort-like backyard. Volume ceilings, spacious rooms, updated and remodeled. 19 Fallen Leaf Terrace Margot & Hal Kaufman Susan Foord Expands and Gives Back Real Estate. Real People. Open Susan Foord Catering, 965 Mountain View Dr Lafayette (across from Trader Joe’s) 299-7616 925.260.4787 Sunday Foord started by adding seating in her small Lafayette catering and café store, in what she calls ‘the library’ 1 – 4. ASSOCIATES (she keeps all of her cookbooks there). “We added tables and chairs and have become more of a café,” she www.theKaufmans.com REAL ESTATE says, “and we’ve seen our business grow as a result.” Foord added new entrees as well such as a Neiman Ranch hamburger and a fried chicken sandwich. Foord is not only about cooking, she’s about social jus- NovelX, Opening New Windows for Nanotechnology tice as well and since her facility was growing, she decided to give back to the community. Last Friday, April 10, was the first of her “giving back one bite at a time” events. Foord offers her space for non-profits to By Sophie Braccini organize their own events, with raffle, music or whatever they need; she sells “one buck a bite” plates and age is particularly appropriate for the “one buck a drink” beverages. The first non-profit to take advantage of the program was the California observation of surfaces, such as Autism Foundation. Foord intends to host such events twice a month. On top of this operation, Foord has cells. a special fund raiser going right now to benefit Acalanes High School. Every Wednesday for 8 weeks she NovelX has sold its Beta sys- will give 5% to the school of every purchase made by all customers mentioning Acalanes. tems to UC Berkeley, UC San Fran- cisco, Stanford University and the Naval Postgraduate School. AT Community Marketing at Work: Keeping Order Creates Synergy with Fitness Partner UCSF, before getting their mySEM, www.keepingorder.com researchers had to book time with an Lee Ann Kleinfelter is a networker. The Lafayette businesswoman is a productivity consultant who be- institution that had a large SEM and longs to many business groups, where she meets other entrepreneurs with whom to share ideas and oppor- physically transport their experiment tunities. At one of these meetings, she met fitness consultant Ben Jackson of Danville. Talking together, either down to the Peninsula or over they realized that their clients were the same kind of individuals. “People who tend to strive to be fit and in the bridge. “Not only didn’t they shape also want to be ‘fit’ in their office,” says Kleinfelter, “these people value time spent in being fit have the budget to buy a big system, and staying organized.” Most of Kleinfelter’s clients are business owners who need assistance in im- but they didn’t have the space and proving their processes as they grow, “they want the right furniture, the right systems to match their the infrastructure that’s required,” unique ways of thinking,” explains Kleinfelter. They want to be better at what they do, doing more with explains Rynne. less, in all areas of their lives. Jackson agreed that his clients, who want to be fit and trained, are great Jim Rynne (left) and James Spallas (left) look at the inside of a mySEM NovelX’s clients are starting potential customers for Kleinfelter. The director of New Direction Fitness lets Kleinfelter talk to all the Photo Sophie Braccini to publish results including imaging trainers and have them present to their clients Keeping Order services. The second step of the partner- ow cool can an electron beam cilities and are not easily accessible obtained using mySEM. As a result, ship will be to bring the gym into the office. As a personal trainer and coach, Ben Jackson is develop- Hbe for a non-scientist? Ex- to the researchers that desperately the company is receiving multiple ing creative options for those who will want to stay fit while working. Kleinfelter will be the speaker at tremely! Projected onto a surface, need them.“ awards, and getting a lot of cover- the coming Orinda Chamber luncheon (see below). the beam triggers the electrons of the The uniqueness of NovelX age in scientific publication. Their object to react. Measure this reac- comes from the new technology that first financing came from a DARPA Catherine Hall Wins Two 1st Place Awards in Photography Album Competition tion and you obtain the image of the the two founders of NovelX, Dr. (Defense Advanced Research Proj- Studio 3400 Mt Diablo Blvd Suite 9A, Lafayette, (917) 922-9216, www.catherinehall.net. object in detail to the atomic level: Lawrence Muray and Dr. James ects Agency) grant; they now need Catherine Hall of Lafayette has received special honors in the Wedding & Portrait Photographers Inter- you are viewing the image at the Spallas, have developed by combin- $1.5 million to expand production national (WPPI) 2009 Awards of Excellence Album Competition in Las Vegas in February. Hall received nanoscale (1 nanometer = ing their expertise. Muray’s back- and ramp up sales. NovelX will first place in both Wedding and Non-Wedding categories. She received as well an Accolade of Excel- 1/1,000,000 millimeters or ground is in advanced electron beam seek an additional $2M to finance lence in the Multiple Photographers or Studio category. Hall competed against an international field of 1/100,000 of a human hair). lithography and electron beam tools, additional growth and achieve photographers to win such honors. The Awards of Excellence Album Competition awards are presented This is the technology used by while Spallas’ expertise lays in breakeven in 2011. Lafayette angel each year at the largest trade show, educational platform and convention in the United States for pro- Scanning Electron Microscopes semiconductor fabrication and capital group Keiretsu Forum has fessional photographers. The 2009 competition included 196 albums in 5 different categories submitted (SEM). The best optical microscope micro-machining MEMS devices. taken a keen interest in them and is by photographers from all over the world. Hall is an internationally renowned photographer based in can magnify by 1000x, while the The result is the patented Novelx helping to secure the money neces- Lafayette, CA and New York City, NY. SEM will magnify by 250,000x. Stacked Silicon technology, a minia- sary for the expansion. This technology has been commer- turized device at the core of the “We have now stepped out of Living Lean Expands Lamorinda Partnerships cialized for more than forty years, mySEM that achieves sub 10nm the Beta phase to enter the limited 104 Via Floreado, Orinda 360-7051 but the hardware requires a lot of resolution. production chapter of our history,” Over a year ago, Sheena Lakhotia started to create partnerships with local restaurants and stores so her space and it’s very expensive. MySEM has other competi- says Rynne. The Lafayette resident, clients could eat “lean” on the go. The first places to offer “lean” meals and products were Rising Loafer In Lafayette an innovative tive advantages such as the low volt- and father of two Burton Valley El- and Diablo Foods in Lafayette, Quenchers, Caffe Teatro and Gepetto's Caffe in Orinda. She has now ex- company, NovelX, has created age imaging that allows a delicate ementary school students, estimates tended her reach to Moraga with an agreement with Terzetto, and in Orinda both Shelby’s and Casa Orinda mySEM, a SEM that’s the size of a address of the surface that’s viewed. the potential market for mySEM to are adding “Living Lean” items to their menus. desktop printer, costs less than a Bigger SEMs that use high voltage $400M. According to the Princeton tenth of current SEM models, and require the coating of non-conduc- paper, the market size is in the thou- Jim Colhoun, Prudential California Lafayette produces the same high quality im- tive samples so the electron beam sands of units; NovelX has no 999 Oak Hill Road in Lafayette, CA 94549, phone 925 962-6101 aging required by the most demand- does not damage them. Low volt- choice but to grow. Prudential California Realty has named Jim Colhoun the firm’s number one agent for ing of researchers. That’s why 2008, marking his second consecutive year as top agent out of more than 1500 agents. NovelX, which is finishing up its Colhoun has been with Prudential California Realty’s Lafayette office for 20 years. second round of financing, has a “Jim is someone who truly enjoys working every day as a Realtor,” said Ed Krafchow, long list of customers from research president and chief executive officer. “The mark of a great agent like Jim is that he labs and industry R&D departments who want to get their hands on their thrives in good markets as well as down markets because he brings value to his clients. microscope. Jim has built a very strong client base during the past two decades.” Colhoun has re- “Nanotechnologies have an ceived the National Legend Award for achieving the National Chairman’s Circle five times. He is a Certi- enormous potential to create new fied Fine Homes Specialist and a Relocation Specialist who has achieved more than $300 million in sales. tools, products and technologies that Colhoun resides in Moraga. will address some of our biggest challenges” says Jim Rynne, Vice News from the three Chambers of Commerce President of Business Development Get Clean. with NovelX, “what we are provid- Lafayette Chamber of Commerce ing these researchers are the per- • New Member Reception, Thursday, April 16, 5:30pm, Bank of the West, 3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd. forming and affordable picks and • Ribbon cutting ceremony for Kattenburg Architects, 11 Moraga Way, #3, Orinda on Thursday, shovels to dig that gold.” April 23 starting at 4:30pm. According to a recent Prince- • Business Issues/Government Affairs Meeting - Friday, April 24 - 8am, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room. ton paper, “waiting for access to im- aging equipment often presents a Moraga Chamber of Commerce major road block in research and de- TOTAL CLEAN • Chamber mixer on April 28th at 6 p.m. in the new professional condo building at 533 Moraga Road velopment cycles….most SEM’s HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE (across from the Rheem Shopping Center). Elena and Larry Hood will host and give a tour of the building. are housed in large core research fa- 925.376.1004 Wine and appetizers will be provided. During the meeting, Larry Tessler and Grant Stubblefield will propose a training on professional networking, how to use a mixer or an event, like the Moraga Community Faire, to “reach beyond the booth” and introduce yourself and your business to the community. 1031 Exchanges... Orinda Chamber of commerce • Orinda Chamber Luncheon Friday, April 24, Noon to 1:30 at the Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante. Luncheon Tenant-In-Common Specialists Presentation: Guest speaker Lee Ann Kleinfelter, owner of Keeping Order, is an expert in implementing personalized Presidio Exchange Advisors, a branch office of Omni Brokerage, Inc time-saving strategies for corporate executive and business leaders. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers and a certified "Eyes of a Stranger" Over the past five years, more than one out of every ten dollars invested in real estate 1031 DAVID WAAL assessment consultant. Cost $30.00. Please RSVP 925-254-3909. TIC securities offerings have been transacted through OMNI Brokerage. 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Students dress in recyclable materials for a “walk down the aisle” in the Green Night “Trashy Fashion Show.” Pictured from left to right: Sara Deewolf, Campolindo HS 2009; Clara Tsao, Miramonte HS 2009; Emily Lin, Las Lomas HS 2009; Phoebe Song, Las Lomas HS 2009; Kela Felton, Orinda Intermediate Stanley School students take a break on memorial steps in Washington D.C. Photo Victoria Shegoian (graduating from OIS in 2010, from HS in 2014); Zoe Pehrson, Miramonte HS 2009; Rachel Tsao, Miramonte HS 2009 Photo Maggie Fleming or most, a visit to Washington, “D.C. felt more relaxed. There were ments and museums as well as side Beyond cost, academic credit, or one Thursday night every what they leave at the curbside af- FD.C. brings American history to kids and families on the white house trips to Arlington National Ceme- friendship changes and tales of late Fmonth, the Rheem Theater un- fects the world they live in. life. Victoria Shegoian, eighth grade grounds in areas where only security tery, Williamsburg, Gettysburg and nights, Shegoian sees the big pic- dergoes a transformation into a cen- This month’s featured movie history teacher at Stanley School, was allowed before,” she says. Jamestown. According to strict trip ture. “At first it will appear to par- ter for all things green. Green Night, was entitled, “Garbage: The Revolu- agrees. One of six chaperones on “Probably the most memo- rules, students were to act respect- ents and other adults that they just sponsored by EarthTeam, Genera- tion Starts at Home,” featuring an or- the Stanley School spring break trip, rable thing we saw was the Wash- fully or go home. Shegoian proudly had fun on the trip, yet over the tion Green, Sustainable Moraga, dinary family, the McDonalds, and Shegoian has served as trip coordi- ington Monument. There was a noted that students exceeded expec- course of the next couple of months, Sustainable Lafayette, and Parents chronicling their journey as they nator for the past 13 years. “Seeing great view of everything from the tation. it will become clear that they gained for a Safer Environment, kicked off keep all of their trash in their garage the sights of D.C. through the eyes top,” eighth grader Jack Burford At the solemn and serious a great deal of information and un- with a reception including appetiz- for three months. While statistics un- of eighth graders each year is a new says. Holocaust museum, for instance, derstanding about our country.” ers, a recycled arts and crafts table, derscore how pollution is bad and re- and exciting experience,” she says. Seeing the original Declara- Shegoian was impressed when stu- At night in the hotel, there were and information on how to go green. cycling is good, “Garbage” showed On the first day of spring tion of Independence at the National dents lined up without instruction new challenges. “On their own they A “trashy fashion” show fol- audience members the direct impact break – 4:30 a.m. on Saturday morn- Archives also struck students as did and the docent dubbed her group had to do the basics: budget spending lowed, with attire made from reused their actions have all over the world. ing – 96 Stanley School eighth the 9/11 memorials which mark “the most respectful and quiet of the money, eat at mealtimes and refill and recycled materials. The creative Despite some of the movie’s sober- graders assembled in the school events within their lifetime. “There day.” their own water bottles,” said She- outfits, worn by seven Lamorinda ing statistics, the overall message parking lot, ready for a hands-on was a bench at the Pentagon for each The $1,980.00 cost for the trip goian. “They also learned to be flex- teens, each advertised a different was that efforts to conserve and re- history lesson. person who died there on 9/11,” says included everything from airfare to ible, help each other remember things waste product and its effect on the cycle really do make a difference. The trip fell within the first Buford. “The benches looked like accommodations, social events and and advocate for someone who was environment, including aluminum, The night ended with homemade 100 days of the new presidency, and they rose out of the ground.” meals. Scholarships were available not feeling well.” Security was hired plastic bags, and film. The fashion cookies, warm smiles, and the over- although students did not have ex- A visit to the White House, through Stanley and affiliates of for the halls at night where some- show, utilizing plastic bag skirts, Sty- all feeling of optimism as our own perience to compare, Shegoian did however, was only one stop. The WorldStrides who also offer one (1) times sleep was scant. Nevertheless, rofoam dresses, and an impressive little revolution began. see changes relative to past visits. busy itinerary also included monu- credit toward a high school elective. students remembered their days. ensemble made entirely of six-pack To learn about EarthTeam’s rings, not only showed off creativity work with teens and teachers, visit but reminded audience members that www.earthteam.net And the Award Goes to…Campolindo! 2009 Secondary Principal of the Year by Jean Follmer 37th Year

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ampolindo High School Prin- and quickly,” said Campolindo ado says. “Campolindo High Ccipal, Carol Kitchens, has Administrative Assistant Mary Eg- School excels in every measure been selected by the Association of gertsen. used to evaluate a school, from California School Administrators Eggertsen said Kitchens has graduation rates, college entry, test (ACSA) as the 2009 recipient of overseen numerous expansions scores, an API of over 900, an out- the Secondary Principal of the Year and improvement throughout the standing visual and performing Award. The distinguished honor is campus. “She has restructured the arts program, to an outstanding presented annually in recognition faculty, departments, subject areas athletic program turning out of the outstanding performance and and school site meetings, begun a Olympic athletes. In every aspect achievements of an individual freshman transition program, pro- of a comprehensive high school within the California public school vided students a greater role in the Carol’s leadership, dedication, vi- system. Kitchens will be recog- student activities program, over- sion and passion can be seen.” nized in an upcoming issue of seen the building of a new theater Kitchens was thrilled to re- EdCal and at the ACSA Leadership and all new athletic fields, trained ceive the news of the award when Summit that will be held in Sacra- staff on assessment and interpret- she returned from spring break. "I mento this November. ing data to effect school change am honored,” she says. “To receive Kitchens is not a leader who and managed the school’s six-year an award for something I love avoids change and growth – she accredited self-study report,” con- doing, which allows me to work embraces them. In her nine years tinued Eggertsen. with an incredibly bright and tal- as Campolindo High School Prin- Dennis Regalado, the Direc- ented student body and staff, and cipal, Kitchens has seen the school tor of Alternative & Community to be supported by a community, a grow from 800 to 1,400 students. Education for Acalanes Union district, and a board of education “When issues arise that re- High School District echoed Eg- that want the best well-rounded quire her attention, she quickly gertsen’s enthusiasm in his nomi- education for all students is truly collects the necessary information, nation letter to ACSA. gratifying. Campolindo is a place meets with those whose knowl- “Carol has provided the where we all teach and we all learn edge and expertise are required, leadership to make Campolindo together under the same roof.” and comes to a quick and fair res- one of the top high schools in the Mary Eggertsen contributed olution. She faces issues head-on region, state, and nation,” Regal- to this article. Wednesday, April 15, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 15

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Miramonte Latin Club Individual Latin Club Winners Troy C. Akin: 3rd Place Tennis Athletics HS-Boys Elena P. Loke: 3rd Place Original Poetry (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 9-10 Wins First Place Overall Chris A. Alford: 1st Place Costume Couples Alan A. Long: 1st Place Ancient Geography Academic HS-2 Edited by Jennifer Wake 2nd Place Photography Traditional Arts HS Jared R. Madnick: 1st Place Slogan Latin (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 9-10 Christina L. Arnon: 1st Place Jewelry Arts HS 3rd Place Certamen (Team) HS-1 Academic HS 1 1st Place Daily Life Academic HS-Adv Marina M. Mai: 2nd Place Art Miscellaneous Arts HS 2nd Place Reading Comprehension Adv Academic HS-Adv Devon McDonald: 3rd Place Art Miscellaneous Arts HS Adam C. Atkins: 3rd Place Slogan Latin (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 9-10 Aydin Mehrage: 1st Place Maps Arts HS 3rd Place Open Certamen HS 2 1st Place Brass / Winds Arts HS Levon Baburyan: 2nd Place Slogan Latin (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 11-12 James B. Ostrom: 1st Place Slogan Latin (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 11-12 Weston L. Bergh: 1st Place Slogan English (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 11-12 Kristin F. Park: 3rd Place Vocabulary Academic HS-3 Lindsay A. Blore: 2nd Place Slogan Latin (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 9-10 Morgan S. Pavey: 1st Place Essay Arts HS 11-12 2nd Place Modern Myth (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 9-10 3rd Place Dramatic Interpretation HS 3rd Place Essay Arts HS 9-10 HM Vocabulary Academic HS-Adv Individual Benjamin I. Breen: 1st Place Derivatives Academic HS-3 Ann M. Pister: 1st Place Arts Overall HS 1 Joseph V. Chen: 1st Place That1s Entertainment Arts HS 1st Place Watercolor Arts HS 2nd Place Catapult 1st Place Colored Pencil Arts HS Andrew B. Cherry: 1st Place History Academic HS-Adv 1st Place Mixed Media Arts HS 1st Place Ancient Geography Academic HS-Adv 1st Place Charcoal Arts HS 2nd Place Glass Arts HS HM Vocabulary Academic HS-1 2nd Place Publicity Stark K. Pister: 1st Place Glass Arts HS Meghan M. Colwell: 2nd Place Vocabulary Academic HS-1 2nd Place Mottoes, Abbrv. & Quotes Academic HS-Adv Miramonte Latin Teachers Matt Davis and Nick Carpenter, along with Latin Ayana Crawford: 1st Place Other Textiles Arts HS 3rd Place Models (Small) Arts HS Club members, show off their first place trophy from the 54th Galen Danzig 2nd Place Catapult William Reuvekamp: 2nd Place Models (Large) Arts HS 2 The Trojan Horse Annual California Junior Classical League Convention Photo Yoni Mayer James Darling: 1st Place Mosaics Arts HS Michael C. Sappio: HM Ancient Geography Academic HS-2 oasting more than 100 student plete with a door leading to the 3rd Place Ancient Geography Academic HS-Adv Philip Shamash: 2nd Place Pentathlon Academic HS-1 Bmembers, the Miramonte horse's belly, which could hold sev- 2nd Place Spirit 3rd Place Board Games Arts HS High School Latin Club took first eral kids,” Rudebusch said. Kathleen L. Denny: 2nd Place Posters Const. Arts HS 3rd Place Reading Comprehension I Academic HS-1 The thing Rudebusch likes Robert B. Fluegge: 3rd Place Certamen (Team) HS-1 Academic HS 1 Christine Shin: 2nd Place Mixed Media Arts HS place overall (for large schools) at Sarah M. Furtado: 3rd Place Illustrated Quotes Arts HS Stoltenberg: 2nd Place Scrapbook HS the 54th Annual California Junior most about the convention (and the Hillary J. Good: 3rd Place Costume Female HS 9-12 Arts 3rd Place Grammar II and above Academic HS-Adv Classical League Convention on whole Latin program at Mira- Antony H. Gout: 1st Place Costume Couple Valerie L. Su: 3rd Place Grammar -- I Academic HS-1 March 27 and 28 in San Jose. monte) is seeing students with di- 1st Place Modern Myth (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 11-12 HM Reading Comprehension I Academic HS-1 The combined efforts in verse interests and skills pulling Patrick J. Hart: 1st Place Models (Large) Arts HS 1 Arielle R. Swernoff: 1st Place Costume Female HS 9-12 Arts HS events ranging from athletics to ac- together and supporting each other. Haley J. Honens: 3rd Place Slogan English (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 11-12 Hannah S. Swernoff: 3rd Place Certamen (Team) HS-1 Academic HS 1 ademics resulted in Miramonte's “Where else do you find the bas- Cheryl L. Hori: 3rd Place English Oratory Academic HS 11-12 3rd Place Pentathlon Academic HS-1 Daniel D. Horstman: 1st Place Mottoes, Abbrv. & Quotes Academic HS-1 Brian P. Tan: 1st Place Individual Athletics Overall HS 1 high score, according to Pat Rude- ketball star routing for the artist or 3rd Place Derivatives Academic HS-1 1st Place Tennis Athletics HS-Boys the history wiz-kid cheering for the busch, a parent who helped to Rachel N. Huang: 3rd Place Slogan English (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 9-10 2nd Place Reading Comprehension I Academic HS-1 chaperone the event. “The kids track star. It's really quite amazing Jake Kaplan: 2nd Place Other Textiles Arts HS John J. Toman: 3rd Place Reading Comprehension Adv Academic HS-Adv competed in academic testing, art, to be a part of.” 2nd Place Slogan English (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 11-12 Tiffany Tu: 1st Place Sculpture Arts HS music, and drama competitions, Miramonte was also awarded Theresa E. Kaplan: 2nd Place Decorative Stitching Arts HS 3rd Place Jewelry Arts HS catapulting and chariot racing, ten- first place in volleyball and basket- 3rd Place Photography Traditional Arts HS Hannah S. Waldschmidt: HM Vocabulary Academic HS-3 nis, track, fashion design, spirit . . . ball, and took second place in the Julian C. Kelly: 2nd Place Models (Large) Arts HS 2 The Trojan Horse Julia L. Withers: 1st Place Vocabulary Academic HS-1 the list goes on and on.” spirit competition. Nearly 30 stu- Wesley K. Lau: 1st Place Ancient Geography Academic HS-1 3rd Place 1600 Meters Athletics HS-Girls dents won individual first place Diya Li: 2nd Place T-Shirt Beverly Worth: 3rd Place Costume Female HS 9-12 Arts One freshman student even 3rd Place Slogan Latin (Pre-Conv) Arts HS 11-12 Alex J. Yeh: 1st Place Reading Comprehension I Academic HS-1 built a huge Trojan horse for the awards in categories ranging from Andra Lim: 1st Place Costume Couples 2nd Place Ancient Geography Academic HS-1 competition. “The thing must have costume design to ancient geogra- Eric V. Liu: 1st Place Pentathlon Academic HS-2 Cecilia J. Zoll: 1st Place Acrylic/Oil Arts HS been at least eight feet tall....com- phy, essay arts to watercolor. Natalie M. Liu: 3rd Place Maps Arts HS 2nd Place Daily Life Academic HS-2

Announcing Orinda Idol 2009 Auditions! Golden Gate Submitted by Susan Garrell Submit Gymnastics he Orinda Arts Council dents attending school in Orinda. For reservations (which stories to T(OAC) invites K-12th Audition Schedule: Fun-Games-Crafts & Tumbling 925.674.9683 graders to sing for a chance to be open April 17 and close May an Orinda Idol finalist at audi- 24), e-mail your name, grade, Elementary K-5th Grade: storydesk@ Friday, May 29, 3 to 7 p.m. tions on May 29 and 30 at school, and e-mail address to Ages 3-12 Orinda Intermediate School (80 [email protected]. Cash Middle & High 6-12th Grade: lamorinda Ivy Drive, Orinda). Auditions prizes for winners include $750 Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9am -12pm for the High School Solo and (high school), $500 (middle Groups: weekly.com Weekly Fee $130 Group Categories (K-5 & 6-12) school), $300 (3rd to 5th grade), Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Day Rates $33 www.goldengategymnastics.com are open to all residents of $200 (K to 2nd grade) and $300 (New: Two Group Categories: K-5th and/or those attending school in and $500 for groups. Finals will Grade & 6th-12th Grade) Lamorinda, while the Elemen- be held on Sept. 13 at the Orinda Compassion • Integrity • Professionalism tary (K-2 & 3-5) and Middle Theatre. For more information, School Solo Categories are open visit the OAC Web site at Olga Edwards only to residents of and/or stu- www.orindaartscouncil.org 35 years in Lamorinda as a St. Perpetua Celebrates Mother, Teacher & Community Volunteer. 45 Years with New Technologies Submitted by Jake Bodden 925-997-0107 [email protected] Prudential www.prurealty.com/olgaedwards California Realty Camp Saklan Weekly Sessions June 15 - August 14 Full Day & Half Day Programs Kindergarten Readiness 4-week program Mini Campers St. Perpetua alums stand with their children, who currently attend the school Photo provided ages 3 - 5 s St. Perpetua in Lafayette Information Technology Center. proach. Acelebrates its 45 years of Interactive “Promethean” boards “It’s been a whirlwind this Explorers longevity, it continues to embrace have replaced traditional chalk- year for our school,” says Principal ages 6-11 new technologies and make the boards. These new boards enable Karen Goodshaw, who joined St. changes required to remain a top the teacher to gain instant feedback Perpetua in 2008. “We have been Activities: Magic • Art • Drama • Science elementary and middle school well on what individual students are fortunate to be able to invest in our Music • Swimming • Dance into the future. Since 2002, St. Per- grasping or not, and to change a school and our students during a Gymnastics • Weekly Field Trips petua has invested more than $4 teaching approach on the fly. And difficult economic climate. The and more! million in updating and expanding with a new, fully-equipped science changes to the technology, the cur- laboratory and award-winning its school facilities, and to bring the riculum, and the teaching staff have Saklan Valley School • 1678 School St, Moraga, CA latest technologies into every class- Garden of Learning, students study all had an immediate impact on our room, including a state-of-the-art science through a hands-on ap- students.” www.saklan.org • 925-376-7900 Page: 16 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 School Calendar School Governing Board Meetings Lafayette School District Moraga School District Lamorinda Schools Acalanes Union LAFSD Office Joaquin Moraga Intermediate Ask Dr. Harold 3477 School Street, Lafayette School Auditorium High School District 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga Board Room AUHSD Office Wednesday, May13, 2009 at 7:00 Autism Spectrum Disorders Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette Orinda Union School District By Dr. Harold Jules Hoyle, Ph.D. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 7:30 OUSD Office been childhood inoculations. Lead- and advice. 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda was recently at a volleyball ing researchers in this field, how- I recommend a combination Monday, May 11 at 4:00 Igame at Campo, when a parent I was talking to told me that her ever, have ruled out inoculations as of direct intervention with the child, Rheem Elementary Gets Garden Help nephew was diagnosed with high the direct cause for the increased di- support services for the child and agnosis of Autism, so I recommend family, and everyone in the family ith the help of Donald functioning Autism. She asked me, you make decisions about child- or who works with the child get ed- L. Rheem Elementary “What does that mean and what W should I do?” hood inoculations with your pedia- ucated about how they can help in School teacher Sarah Stocco, So here is some background trician and not based on what I their role. 12 high school students from and a short rundown on the recent write, what you see on TV, or what The medical professionals the Student Conservation As- research on children with Autism. you find on the Internet. What we who diagnose ASDs should refer sociation’s Bay Area Conser- Autism (first described in do know is that ASDs are develop- the family to the appropriate serv- vation Leadership Corps 1943 by Leo Kanner and in 1944 by mental disorders of the brain. The ices for the age of the child. Autism (SCA) and their guests helped Hans Asperger) is characterized by interactions between genes, the is covered under Special Education build a trail up the hill through clinically significant behavior in- body’s immune system, and the en- Law and an Individual Family the new school garden, con- volving: 1) Social impairment, 2) vironment are being studied at a re- Service Plan IFSP for birth to 5 or struct planter boxes, and clear Communication impairment, 3) markable rate and new studies and Individual Education Program trash and other debris from a Repetitive behaviors/interests. Cli- come out each month. One of the IEP K-12 should be implemented nearby stream on March 22. nicians observe a child’s behavior leading research centers in the as soon as possible. This service project was made in order to diagnose it. Asperger’s world is just up the road at UC Here is a list of resources: 1) possible by the planning of disorder does not have the language Davis’ MIND Institute. They have CARE Parent Network is a local re- these twelve second or third or cognitive delays that can be a tremendous resources on their Web source for families of children with Photo Jeremy Foster site. Autism and other developmental year SCA members, SCA part of an Autism diagnosis. So what do you do if your disabilities, 2) The Orion Acad- crew leaders, and Stocco, who In the past several years, ter- child is diagnosed with an ASD? emy in Moraga is a nationally rec- is an SCA alumna. The San minology has changed from talking OFF about just Autism and Asperger’s Treatment professionals ognized, accredited school for $ Francisco Bay Area CLC pro- 10 disorders to talking about Autism agree on one thing: Early interven- children on the spectrum, 3) I rec- gram is a high school level w/coupon* Spectrum Disorders (ASD). More tion is important. Because there are ommend books by Temple conservation training ground recently, the research community many Autisms, kids may or may Grandin, 4) A short novel that that is part of SCA, a national has begun using the term Autisms. not respond to a particular treat- many people say helps them under- Full Body Massage • Foot Reflexology youth conservation organiza- This is because there is growing ev- ment. A special diet might signifi- stand the thinking of kids with ASD tion. For more information on idence that are different Autisms. cantly change the lives of some is, The Curious Incident of the Dog 925-258-1888 the SCA, please visit: Some kids have seizure disorders, kids, but not others. Applied Be- in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. Hours: 10 am to 9:30 pm www.thesca.org. some have anxiety, some have gas- havioral Analysis (ABA) might tro-intestinal issues, and many other work well for many kids, but not for www.drharoldhoyle.com *exp. 4-30 23 Orinda Way, Ste N • Orinda subtypes. The key point researchers others. Treatment specialists are Harold can be contacted by and clinicians agree upon is Autism now recommending individualizing phone or email: is not one thing. treatment planning for kids. 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The need in the community. years. “It’s nice for the students to 6th annual competition was open to “The demise of the County- actually see their work on display in all high school students living or at- wide exhibition at Sun Valley Mall a nice show like this one. It’s one of Seen Everything tending school in Lamorinda, with took away one of the few opportu- the few shows that happens every more than 160 entries submitted nities for art students to have their year, so you can count on it,” said (except a recent eye exam) this year by students from Bentley, work displayed for general audi- Kermode, who has taught art at Mi- Campolindo, Holden, Miramonte ences. There are very few venues ramonte for five years. “The sup- and Orinda Academy. where one can see works by stu- port from the community, the Miramonte Senior Andrew dents from several high schools parents and the students – I really Moore was pleased with his first representing diverse art media,” couldn’t ask for a better situation.” place win in photography. “I feel said Donner. “The Orinda Arts The artwork will be on dis- good. I can’t find a job right now Council exhibition is especially play at the Orinda Library Gallery so it’s good to have something (the vital because it provides an impor- through April 30. Gallery hours of prize money) for now,” Moore said. tant public opportunity to recognize operation are Monday through He plans to attend Diablo Valley and reward the many serious and Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday College in the fall and ultimately at- talented art students in our area. It and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and tend the California College of Art in is always wonderful to see strong Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oakland. And the Winners Are… Miramonte Sophomore Erin 2D – Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed Media Cherry was clearly happy about her 1st Place – Brianna Roberts, “Guilty”, Bentley Senior second place win in photography. 2nd Place – Jessie Guilford, “Untitled”, Bentley Sophomore Her piece, entitled “Winter Fairy- 3rd Place – Evan Hynes, “Trees”, Campolindo Senior tale,” featured a young girl posed in Honorable Mentions – Brian Van Horn – Miramonte, Lily Williams a sleeveless dress sitting on a dock – Miramonte, Emmelin M. Crespi – Miramonte, Da Zahn – covered in snow. Cherry said the Miramonte, Sosha Young – Miramonte, Kathleen Sullivan – photo was taken in Tahoe. “I saw Bentley, Molly Fischer – Campolindo, James Darling – the location and I’m just really into Miramonte, Jessica Leimone - Miramonte Mature eyes like yours deserve the very best. portraiture,” she said. 3D – Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry, Construction The UC Eye Center in Berkeley has the equipment and techniques Cash prizes totaling $2,250 were awarded to the winners, in- 1st Place – Michael Nohr, “Birth?”, Miramonte Senior for the proper, thorough exam you need; an Eyewear Center cluding $500 to each of the first 2nd Place – Marisa Rowland, “Untitled”, Miramonte Senior place winners. 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Judges based their decisions 2nd Place – Erin Cherry, “Winter Fairytale”, Miramonte Sophomore on creativity and originality, con- 3rd Place – Julia Wang, “Xianese”, Bentley Junior tent, and degree of expertise in the Honorable Mentions – Frankie George – Campolindo, Allyson L. chosen medium. Each of the judges Wright – Campolindo, Emma Harwayne – Holden, Moriah Open to the Public 7 Days a week www.caleyecare.com are professionals who either teach, Hodges – Miramonte, Melissa Chenok – Miramonte, Jaymie Henson-Guerra – Miramonte, Olivia Moore – Miramonte, Free parking with appointments. 510.642.2020 practice or represent expertise in the individual mediums. Alexander Perry – Bentley, Holland Taylor – Bentley, Keaton Kenel - Campolindo Wednesday, April 15, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 17 10th Annual Lafayette Juniors Kitchen Tour Features Variety By Rosylyn Stenzel drawer under the countertop for Proceeds will benefit Youth easy access. 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fThe Peacock kitchen at La Fiesta Square Photos Andy Scheck dPlaying Fair The “extras” in home construction and who should pay for them By William Marquand, AIA (Part two of a three part series) n tough times there are some ance over your allowance or an may want to get a second opinion. Igood reasons to take on remod- added paint color. Be responsible, A talented but shady contractor is a eling or building projects. Prices are and don’t kid yourself into thinking bad contractor to have on the job fvery competitive, especially for ma- that you can toss in extras that you site – so is one who, rightly, feels terials. won’t have to pay for in the end. It cheated. But there are also dangers. is not fair to think "I'm giving this If this seems like cold com- dMany projects cost more than an- contractor lots of work; it hardly fort for your high hopes for build- ticipated. Will your credit cover it? costs him anything to include it." ing, the good news is that Setting aside some extra funds is Your project is a business sometimes an owner has no place common sense. But more important arrangement. If the estimate is ac- paying for a change. Surprisingly, is controlling costs to begin with, ceptable, tell your contractor to pro- that can be the hardest thing for an and knowing what is a justified ceed. Or try horse trading, or talking owner to insist upon. Contractors “extra” and what is not. him down on price. Don’t proceed can be very enjoyable to work with, Form realistic expectations at without an explicit agreement. and sometimes it’s tough taking a the outset. Forge a detailed agree- You are responsible for un- stand on that to which you have a ment with your contractor that an- foreseeable cost increases. Suppose right, under your agreement. ticipates needed cost increases, but the building department decides That’s when personality gets wards off needless ones. Finally, that they require slightly different too big. Remember, the project is make sure you get in writing what construction. Maybe the soil is dif- always best when it is the most pro- any “extras” are, and what their “in- ferent than anticipated. This is fessional. You can’t be a wallflower stall costs” are. something the owner has to allow and, inside, be content with the re- Today’s segment delivers the for. If 1) it is necessary, 2) it is not sult. Make sure you pay for what bad news first: What would be a part of normal construction and 3) it you get, but also that get what you “justified” extra that the owner, not was not in the drawings, then it’s pay for. My next column will de- the contractor, should pay for. your project, you have to pay. scribe what extras should not be at Let’s say you want an item That is why developers need your expense. that you did not include at the out- deep pockets. When taking on a set. You may never be able to have building project the owners should Reach William Marquand by SAN FRANCISCO SHOWROOM it installed for a reasonable price see themselves in a small way as a email: [email protected]. TELEPHONE: 415-864-0800 FACSIMILE: 415-864-0856 again. First, get a realist estimate for developer. Risk and a few gray Bill is an architect and 2008 195 RHODE ISLAND STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 materials and installation, and keep hairs come with the territory. Chairman of the City of a running total, however sketchy, on Was the added cost really un- Lafayette Design Review WALNUT CREEK DESIGN STUDIO ALL your changes. Partial “totals” foreseeable? If it is expensive, you Commission. are dangerous. Track your bottom TELEPHONE: 925-939-3495 FACSIMILE: 925-939-3063 For Part one go online to issue #1, March 18th, 2009 line. 1196 BOULEVARD WAY, # 3 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595 www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0301/Playing-Fair-The- Such an extra could be any- extras-in-home-construction-and-who-should-pay-for-them.html thing from a window, to an appli- WEBSITE: WWW.STUDIOMEHLER.COM EMAIL: [email protected] Page: 18 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Jazz | Theatre | Taste | Joy | Dance | Together | Explore

T All here - here A Mostly May Madness in Lafayette By Cathy Tyson April 19 – Lamorinda Earth Day Festival – a celebration Big Band at the Lafayette Reservoir. Food and drinks avail- S of local solutions & music, workshops, food, bike rodeo, and able for purchase or bring your own picnic. Sponsored by electronic recycling sponsored by Sustainable Lafayette, the Lafayette Rotary. This event raises funds to support local EAT LOCAL City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. music programs. Raffle tickets are available at the Lafayette SHOP LOCAL T 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Stanley Middle School 3455 School Chamber of Commerce Office or at the event. Street, visit www.sustainablelafayette.net for more informa- Enjoy our local Jazz Bands under the old oak trees at the E tion. Read the full story online in our April 1st issue: Reservoir. Free shuttle from and to the main parking lot! www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive.html May 19 – Taste of Lafayette. For one night only, check out O May 1 - Rossmoor Big Band Dance 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. some of Lafayette’s finest eateries and sample their signature at the Rheem Theater. Move over “Monsters vs. Aliens” dishes, from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tour begins at Brown and “Fast and Furious” for classic swinging melodies of the Plaza on the corner of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd., F 1930’s and 1940’s. This very popular event sold out in the where participants can have a glass of wine, courtesy of Wine MOVE LOCAL past and space is limited. Dancers and non-dancers welcome. Thieves, listen to music by Red House Studios and enjoy ap- Tickets available at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 100 petizers. From there ticket holders can go at their own pace Lafayette Circle #103, and at the Rheem Theater in Moraga. to participating restaurants like Chevalier, Pizza Antica, The L For more information call the Lafayette Chamber at Duck Club, Postino, Yankee Pier and many more too numer- (925) 284-7404 or go to www.lafayettechamber.org. ous to name. A shuttle bus will be running up and down the A Boulevard to expedite noshing. Come hungry. Tickets are May 14 - Annual Garden Club Plant Sale – 10:30 a.m. – available through the Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lafayette F Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Circle, Suite 103, or via their website www.lafayettecham- POWER LOCAL Just down the street from the car wash. ber.com for more information contact Jay Lifson, CEO, Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404. A May 16 – The 16th Annual Concert at the Reservoir, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A free musical extravaganza featur- May 25 – Crosses of Lafayette Memorial Day Vigil, across Y ing the Stanley Symphonic Band, the Acalanes Wind En- from Lafayette BART station 7:15, honoring those who have E semble, the Bentley School Jazz Combo and the Rossmoor lost their lives in Iraq. ACT LOCAL T Four Bands playing: Stanley Symphonic Band T Acalanes Wind Ensemble E Bentley School Jazz Combo Rossmoor Big Band IN THE MOOD Big Band Dance and Concert A Sunday afternoon celebration of big, Big Band Music and Dancing with the 25-piece ALBANY BIG BAND Sunday, April 19, 2009, 3pm to 7pm Rheem Theatre, 350 Park Street Moraga Purchase Tickets at Rheem Theatre Mon. thru Fri. 4-7pm, Sat. and Sun. 12-9pm or at the door if space is available Online Purchase by April 18 at www.dancewithme.info Click Paypal • 3pm Dance Lesson. 4-7pm Dancing and Concert • 1500 Sq. Ft. Dance Floor and 354 Theatre Seats • $20 Per Person $22 Online $25 at the Door Optional after show dinner $20 RSVP by April 17 www.dancewithme.info 510-523-5587

Spring Fun in Moraga By So Distinctive Home Theatre & Stereo The 3rd annual Treeline Triathlon will be held on April 25. Last year saw a very successful event and this year again sportsmen and women of all ages will compete in a combi- nation of a 400 meter swim, 22k bike ride and 5k run. The swim will start at 7 a.m. at the Soda Aquatic Center. The bike route will then take the athletes down Moraga Road to Offering Complete Free-In-Home Estimates Canyon Road, right on Pinehurst to the Canyon School Systems, Upgrades & turnaround and then back into Town. The last part is the run 925-209-7001 that takes participants racing thru the Campolindo neighbor- Universal Remote Solutions P.O. Box 365 hood ending in Campo stadium. Athletes are warned to save Proudly Serving The Lamorinda some energy, because the last leg is a victory lap around the Community Since 2002 Moraga, CA 94556 track, ending in front of the Grandstand. Last year 115 women participated, as well as 116 men and 15 relay teams (we here at 4th Annual your friendly neighborhood newspaper have opted to observe this year rather than participate.) As of April 9 there were 205 registered participants, com- parable to this time last year according to Parks and Rec Director Jay Ingram. Lamorinda Earth Day Festival! 100 volunteers have signed up to help run a very smooth event; a few spots are still available; call Ingram at 888-7034 if you are interested in helping out. Sunday, April 19th from 11-4pm The Town of Moraga, Village Associates Real Estate and the other sponsors Stanley Middle School, 3455 School Street, Lafayette will host a post-race awards ceremony and celebration with food and music. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in each category. Registration ends on April 20, online registration is available at www.moragatri.com.

Celebrating “Going Local” Moraga Beautiful Days – starting May 2 Come help make your town beautiful and help spruce up Rancho Laguna Park for the summer. The day starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the park. Tasks for eat local ~ shop local ~ move local ~ power local ~ act local all levels of ages and abilities will be available. Wear old clothes, and bring gloves. From May 4th -8th curbside re-use and large garbage pick-up will be provided by Allied Waste Services for homeowner clean-up days. ❖ Visit over 50 organizations and vendors ❖ Listen to inspiring speakers, including Dr. Ellis Jones 1st Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival ❖ The Hacienda Foundation and the Town of Moraga Parks & Recreation De- Enjoy live music by local musicians partment will offer an afternoon of celebration and fun on Tuesday May 5, ❖ Learn bicycle safety skills at a “bicycle rodeo” for kids from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The celebration of the Mexican victory of May 5 ❖ Watch short environmental videos Treeline Triathlon ❖ Taste local foods ❖ Contribute to a collaborative art piece ❖ Browse green books ❖ Drop off old electronics – free recycling ❖ Purchase heirloom tomato and other garden starters ❖ Kids activities

More information at www.sustainablelafayette.net/events/earthday/

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Orinda in Springtime By Sophie Braccini In April, it’s Orinda in Action! In May: The City of Orinda invites all to participate in Orinda in Action Community The Orinda Arts Council will open a new show in the Library Gallery. Service Day on Saturday, April 18 from 9 am to 1 pm. As a Keep California After a very successful exhibition in April of the high school art competition Beautiful Proud Community, Orinda encourages citizens to lend a hand to sponsored by the Arts Council, the group is presenting a new exhibition with beautify our community and accept the challenge to clean up our city. Some nationally known water colorist Anne Fallin. The Walnut Creek resident is projects include flower planting, creek restoration, litter pick-up, park en- coming back to the Orinda library exhibition with 50 pieces, both water col- hancements, etc. Check in at Theatre Square between 8:30-9:00 am. Free tee ors and pastels. “I hope my work is a reflection of the enthusiasm I have for shirts will be given to first 200 volunteers. Also take advantage of opportu- what I see,” says Fallin, “allowing it to be simultaneously unique and uni- nity to donate clothing and household goods to Goodwill and food to the Con- versally understood.” Fallin used to be a nurse; she painted all her life and tra Costa Food Bank. Drop off at 25 Orinda Way, Vintage Building parking has been devoting her life entirely to painting since the 80’s. She is widely lot across from Community Center. Contact [email protected] for recognized and her work can be found all over the country. While Fallin will more information or to sign up as volunteer. be displayed on the walls, the Mt Diablo Wood workers and enamellist Kim Vanderheiden will be displayed in the cases. Vanderheiden is a San Leandro Restore the Creeks artist whose work can be seen at On Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 10 am to 1 pm, community members, par- www.kimvanderheiden.com/Mixedmedia/fly/fly.html. Vanderheiden’s inspi- ents, and students are invited to Del Rey Elementary School in Orinda to par- ration comes from stories and poetry. She is both a fine artist and an applied ticipate in a hands-on restoration project on a section of Moraga Creek, artist with Painted Tongue Press where her work blends words and images. bordering the school. Led by a team of biologists, volunteers and students will remove non-native species and trash, plant native willows on the creek Orinda Salutes Cal Shakes – May 28. banks and get a chance to learn about the creek ecosystem. This community For the third year, on Thursday May 28 the City of Orinda, the Orinda Cham- project is sponsored and facilitated by Friends of Orinda Creeks and The ber of Commerce and Theater Square will recognize and promote the Cali- Restoration Trust. This Earth Day event is a continuation of a restoration fornia Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) that has been performing in the city’s project on Moraga Creek, which the students of Del Rey Elementary began outdoor theater for years. The free event for all ages will be held in the The- earlier this year. Refreshments will be served to volunteers who are asked to ater Square, starting at 5:30 p.m. Musical entertainment is offered by Bob Classic Car Show bring boots, gloves and hand-weeders for themselves. The event is supported Athayde & Surefire. OIS students will entertain the crowd as well. Local by the Orinda Union School District, the City of Orinda and the Bodfish Fund. food and drinks will be offered to the public and prizes will be raffled. at the 2009 Moraga Community Faire May 9, 2009 11 – 4 pm Rheem Valley Shopping Center

Free Concert at the Reservoir Showcase your classic or antique car to several thousand Lamorinda residents Pick up a registration form at Rheem Valley Auto, download at www.moragachamber.org or call 377.6020

2 Tickets for lunch and beverage to all participating car owners

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Orbea - Look -2009 Moots - Santa bikes Cruz- Gary in Fisher stock - Indy Fab now - Parlee - TREK phie Braccini 1862 against Napoleon III is an opportunity in Moraga for entertainment and amusement for the whole family. There will be music, tortilla making, piñatas and activities for kids managed by the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee and adult volunteers. The Mariachi band that will be performing plays at La Cabana Restaurant in Concord every week. Food will be served at nominal cost for the event to be affordable for families. Quesadil- las, Nachos, Margaritas, beer, and soft drinks will be available for purchase. The Hacienda Foundation board members & friends are staffing & providing the food and beverage. “With this event, the Hacienda Foundation wants to promote the community awareness and use of the Hacienda buildings,” says Judy Dinkle, President of the Foundation. The Foundation hopes to make Cinco de Mayo celebration a new tradition in Moraga.

3rd annual Moraga Community Faire on May 9 This third edition of the Faire at Rheem is centered on entertain- ment for all ages with many new events. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Moraga Chamber of Commerce has arranged for performances 969 Moraga Rd. Lafayette in La Fiesta Square by local music groups, including Little Dog 2 and the Jazz Bands 284-9616 • M-F 10-6, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5 from both Campolindo High School and Joaquin Moraga Interme- www.sharpbicycle.com diate School; opportunities to buy arts, crafts and jewelry from a wide variety of artists; and a chance to sample food from local restaurants and wine from five or six area vintners. For the very first time the Moraga Juniors will sponsor a sidewalk chalk art con- Big Band Ball Room Dance (again!) test. Up to 100 individuals or teams of individuals ages 3-18 may enter. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. the day of the event. A $1 participation fee covers the cost of the chalk. The theme is “Beau- tiful Moraga,” and prizes will be awarded to winners in each age group: 3-5, 5-8, 9-12 & 13-18. Another Moraga first, a car show, will highlight classic cars owned by Lamorinda residents and give attendees a chance to see types of cars that aren’t often seen on the streets and talk to the owners who have carefully restored them. In addition, there will be a climbing wall for the adventurous of all ages, as well as a bounce house and other children’s activities. As always, many local retail and businesspeople will be on hand to showcase the wealth of resources in Moraga and will be joined by local nonprofit organizations. The event is supported by the Town of Moraga.

Listen, watch and dance to the sound of The Rossmoor Big Band Friday, May 1st, at the Art Deco Rheem Theatre in Moraga. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the dance runs from 7:30pm through 10:00pm. Tickets $10 per person available at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce & Rheem Theatre in Moraga

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Moraga Beautiful Day Moraga Community Faire Page: 20 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • Lafayette’s Jim Peacock Shares His Story and His Kitchen! By Susie Iventosch These recipe is an assistant at several of them, be- Tuscan Meat Soup available on our web site. cause it was free and hands on.” Go to: www.lamorinda Ingredients Peacock loves to entertain ½ chicken weekly.com Jim Peacock’s friends for dinner parties, and hosted ½ rabbit* kitchen will be and cooked for his mom’s 80th Susie can be reached 1 squab (pigeon)* birthday garden party. at [email protected] featured in the 10th 3/4 lb. pork “I have done a wedding for Annual Lafayette 3/4 lb. veal 90, a birthday party for 150, a seven- 3 carrots chopped Kitchen Tour on course Italian summer dinner for 35, 1 large onion chopped Saturday, May and on and on,” he said. “I love to 3 celery stalks chopped 16th. See story on plan the menu.” 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes (without onions and spices) As the proud owner of 1,200 page 17 ¼-1/3 cup good olive oil cookbooks, Peacock has plenty of 1 cup red wine recipes to choose from for his menu Chicken stock (1-2 cups, depending upon desired thickness) planning. He says he uses all of 1 tsp. hot chili pepper flakes them and created a special library Salt to taste for the sole purpose of storing these Toasted French bread books. Actually, there are so many cookbooks, that they spill over into almost every nook and cranny of his house! The cookbook collection “dwarfs” his 600-bottle wine collec- tion, but both are impressive and the wine cellar has the additional claim of being temperature-controlled! Jim Peacock in his kitchen Photo Susie Iventosch Perhaps one of his most inter- afayette resident Jim Peacock ways enjoyed being in the kitchen esting collections is his 200-piece Lis one of six homeowners who with her. copper collection. will open their kitchens to the public “As a teenager I use to bake all “When you come to my home on Saturday May 16 as part of the the time but would never have let my you will see over 200 pieces of cop- 10th Annual Lafayette Juniors friends know,” he confessed. “Boys per on display and every cooking Kitchen Tour. Peacock is a not only didn’t cook much in those days. gadget known to man,” he re- a contractor who designed and re- When I was 14, I started canning and marked. modeled his own 1929-era kitchen, have done this every year since.” Peacock was excited about but he is an avid cook, who has trav- Sometime in the 1980s, Pea- sharing this Tuscan Meat Soup elled across the ocean to partake in cock decided to expand his knowl- recipe he learned at the Apicius cooking classes in Italy and France. edge of cooking and enrolled in Cooking School in Florence. “About three years ago I went Chocolatier Dessert School, taught “It’s made by feel,” he says. to Italy and attended the Apicius by Flo Braker. “The Italians are not big on giving Directions Cooking School in Florence for 10 “I was the only male in the you the exact cooking times. Make Sauté the chopped vegetables in olive oil in a large saucepan. As they become soft, add all the days,” Peacock said. “I could have whole class!” he remembered. sure you use a good cut of veal and meat which has been cut into smaller pieces and braise, first on low heat with pan covered. After stayed forever!” This sparked a series of cook- pork otherwise they can be tough.” a few minutes remove cover and cook a little longer. Pour in wine and let it almost cook off. Add Peacock first began cooking ing vacations, including a one-week His trick for tenderizing the the canned tomatoes and salt. Finish cooking adding the stock as needed. at the ripe old age of five. He made intensive course at Le Cordon Bleu veal and pork is to marinate them in Slice the bread and toast. Rub slices with garlic. Place all of the soup in a large bowl or soup his first complete meal when he was in Paris. a little lemon juice for several hours tureen (family style) and place the bread all around the sides of the bowl and into the soup. Driz- 8 years old and never looked back! “That really got me going. I before cooking. It usually takes zle extra virgin olive over the soup as it is placed on the table. He says it was his mom who gave came home and started going to about 30-45 minutes to make this *You can delete the rabbit and squab. Just add additional chicken, pork and veal. him the love of cooking and he al- cooking schools and would work as dish. Buy Mother’s Day We are open for brunch 10:30-3:00. ONE Enjoy a Champagne brunch, sit-down M-F 7:30-4:00 King of Philly and service, no buffet lines, everything the second King of made to order served hot to your table. Home Made Soups Philly is Prices start at $12.95. Gourmet Wraps $ Menu is online at www.petars.com. Fresh Salads 3.00 off Dinner will be regular menu with daily Create your own Sandwich specials served from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Dine in or Take Out! FREE Lunch parking CAUTION: MAY BE HABIT FORMING Monday through open for

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RESTAURANT • LOUNGE The Art of American Postino, 3565 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-8700 Donna Marie Arganbright Bistro , 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-7108 Ristorante Amoroma, 360 Park St, Mor, 377-7662 Italian Comfort Food Chow Restaurant, 53 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 962-2469 Japanese from the Moraga Art Gallery Quiznos, 3651 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-0200 Asia Palace Sushi Bar, 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-0809 Ranch House, 1012 School St, Mor, 376-5127 Blue Ginko, 3518-A Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-9020 Saturday Daily Lunch Specials Terzetto Cuisine, 1419 Moraga Way, Mor, 376-3832 Kane Sushi, 3474 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-9709 April 25th The Cheese Steak Shop, 3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-1234 Niwa Restaurant, 1 Camino Sobrante # 6, Ori, 254-1606 Lunch 11:30am - 2:30pm BBQ Serika Restaurant, 2 Theatre Sq # 118, Ori, 254-7088 5:30 to 8:30 pm Bo’s Barbecue , 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-7133 Yu Sushi, 19 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-8399 Dinner 5:30 pm to close Burger Joint Mediterranean Flippers , 960 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-1567 Petra Café, 2 Theatre Sq # 105, Ori, 254-5290 Happy Hour Specials 4:00 - 6:00pm Nation’s Giant Hamburgers, 400 Park, Mor, 376-8888 Oasis Café, 3594 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-8822 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers , 76 Moraga Way, Ori, 254-8888 Turquoise Mediterranean Grill, 70 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-2004 Café Mexican Free parking Express Cafe, 3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd # 179, Laf, 299-1372 360 Gourmet Burrito, 3655 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-1270 Ferrari- Lucca Delicatessens, 23 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 299-8040 El Charro Mexican Dining, 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-2345 1419 Moraga Way, Moraga Shopping Center Call for Reservatons 925-284-5225 Geppetto’s caffe, 87 Orinda Way, Ori, 253-9894 El Jaro Mexican Cafe, 3563 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-6639 925-376-3832 - www.terzettocuisine.com Rising Loafer, 3643 Mt. Diablo Blvd Ste B, Laf, 284-8816 La Cocina Mexicana, 23 Orinda Way, Ori, 258-9987 Mon: 7am - 2pm; Tues-Sun: 7am - 8:30pm 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, www.TheKnoxx.com Susan Foord Catering & Cafe, 965 Mt. View Dr., Laf, 299-2469 Mucho wraps, 1375-B Moraga Way, Mor, 377-1203 California Cuisine Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 3596 Mt. Diable Blvd, Laf, 283-8740 Metro Lafayette, 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-4422 Celia’s Restaurant, 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-8288 Shelby’s, 2 Theatre Sq, Ori, 254-9687 El Balazo, 3518D Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-8700 Chinese Maya Mexican Grill, 74 Moraga Way, Ori, 258-9049 Asia Palace Restaurant, 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-0809 Numero Uno Taqueria, 3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-1333 Chef Chao Restaurant, 343 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-1740 Pizza China Moon Restaurant, 380 Park St, Mor, 376-1828 Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-6363 The Great Wall Restaurant , 3500 Golden Gate Way, Laf, 284-3500 Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 504 Center St, Mor, 377-6453 more than brunch. Hsiangs Mandarin Cuisine, 1 Orinda Way # 1, Ori, 253-9852 Pennini’s, 1375 Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-1515 Lily’s House , 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #A, Laf, 284-7569 Round Table Pizza , 361 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-1411 Mandarin Flower , 581 Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-7839 Round Table Pizza , 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-0404 Panda Express, 3608 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-0288 Village Pizza, 19 Orinda Way # Ab, Ori, 254-1200 nr^ifqvqfjb+ Szechwan Chinese Restaurant, 79 Orinda Way, Ori, 254-2020 Zamboni’s Pizza, 1 Camino Sobrante # 4, Ori, 254-2800 Uncle Yu’s Szechuan, 999 Oak Hill Rd, Laf, 283-1688 Sandwiches/Deli Yan’s Restaurant, 3444 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-2228 Bianca’s Deli , 1480 Moraga Rd # A, Mor, 376-4400 Coffee Shop Europa Hofbrau Deli & Pub, 64 Moraga Way , Ori, 254-7202 @ljbPrka^v)_ob^h_ob^atfqec^jfiv^kacofbkap Millie’s Kitchen, 1018 Oak Hill Rd #A, Laf, 283-2397 Kasper’s Hot Dogs, 103 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-0766 ^qGloa^kÒp+TebqebofqÒp^pmb`f^il``^pflklogrpq^ Squirrel’s Coffee Shop, 998 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-7830 Noah’s Bagels, 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-0716 Village Inn Café, 204 Village Square, Ori, 254-6080 Orinda Deli, 19 F Orinda Way, Ori, 254-1990 a^vql_b)pmbkaqfjbtfqeqebmblmibtelj^qqbo+Mrq Continental Subway, 396 Park St., Mor, 376-2959 Petar’s Restaurant, 32 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 284-7117 Subway, 3322 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf, 284-2627 Gloa^kÒplkvlro`^ibka^o^kvPrka^v+Jlobqe^k^ Vino Restaurant, 3531 Plaza Way, Laf, 284-1330 Subway, Theatre Square, Ori, 258-0470 Duck Club Restaurant, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-7108 Seafood abif`flrp_ork`e)fqÒp^`e^k`bqlob`lkkb`q+ French Yankee Pier , 3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-4100 Chevalier Restaurant, 960 Moraga Road, Laf, 385-0793 Singaporean/Malaysian Hawaiian Grill Kopitiam, 3647 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-1653 Lava Pit , 2 Theatre Square, St. 142, Ori, 253-1338 Steak JlqebopÒA^v?ork`e Indian Casa Orinda, 20 Bryant Way, Ori, 254-2981 ..>J*2MJ Swad Indian Cuisine, 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-9575 Tea Italian Patesserie Lafayette, 71 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 283-2226 Giardino, 3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-3869 Tea Party by Appointment, 107 Orinda Way, Ori, 254-2206 Knoxx Restaurant, Lounge, 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-5225 Thai La Finestra Ristorante, 100 Lafayette Cir, #101, Laf, 284-5282 Amarin Thai Cuisine, 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf, 283-8883 La Piazza, 15 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-9191 Baan Thai , 99 Orinda Way, Ori, 253-0989 Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria, 975 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-3081 Royal Siam, 512 Center Street, Mor, 377-0420 Michael’s, 1375 Moraga Way, Mor, 376-4300 Siam Orchid, 23 Orinda Way # F, Ori, 253-1975 Mondello’s, 337 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-2533 Vietnamese Pizza Antica, 3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-0500 Little Hearty Noodle, Pho & Pasta, 578 Center St., Mor, 376-7600 download our Restaurant Guide from our ?bohbibv)@>y`i^objlkqobploq+`ljy5--+22.+4/33 web site at www.lamorindaweekly.com

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Moraga Baseball Association Moraga Phillies 17, Moraga Cubs 6 Bronco Division Moraga Rays 8, Tara Hills 5 Acalanes left fielder Mike Avery fol- Phillies highlights: Joe Arth 3-3, 2 BBI, 3 March 27, 2009 Rays Highlights: Jack Stephens 3IP, 4 lowed with a fielder’s choice. After runs; Jake Chan 4-4, 2RBI, 2 runs; hits, 1ER; Jake Rider W, 3IP, 5 hits, 4ER, Treat was able to get a walk, third Moraga Bears 14, Moraga Giants 3 Stephen Chilimidos 3-4, 2 runs; Billy 4K's; Patrick Ratchford 3-3, 2 RS, 1 RBI, baseman Trevor Lahonta unleashed Bears highlights: Russell Bruck 4-5, 4RS; Woolsey 2-3, RBI, 2 runs. Cub high- 2B; Scott Chen 1-3, 1RS, 1 RBI; Neil a big hit to right center to give the Perry Walker, 3-4, 3 RS; Alex Gannett, lights: Grant Harper 2-3, RBI, RS; Will Kelley 1 for 3, 1 RS, 1 RBI; Chase 4IP, 3R, 6Ks; Sam Larson, 2-4, 2 2b. Bishop 2-3, RBI, RS; Keoni Vuong 1-3, Dons a 2-1 advantage. Lahonta Corallo 0-1, 2 RS, 2 BB's. Giants highlights: Patrick Duryea, 3-3, 1RS; RBI, RS; Ryan Fritch 2-2, RS; CJ Rago went 2-3 with two RBI’s on the day. Josh Sherman, 1-4; Sam Phillips, 1-4, RS. 2-3, RS. The Dons were not immune to the odd calls themselves, as perhaps the biggest call of the day went Lafayette Little League Scores, April 6 – April 11 against Acalanes. Treat was in the Submitted by Todd Bequette process of pitching a gem when the Majors Division, April 6 – 11 pitched well in 2 innings of work and Dimitri Katsanos combined for three umpire ruled that he had to leave the Trent Nemanic also collected a hit. scoreless innings on the mound and Evan Dodgers 5 Cardinals 2 pitcher’s spot because the Acalanes Yankees 12 Red Sox 1 Levy scored two runs. Recent AA call-up Jack Eisner was 2 for 2 and slammed a manager took two trips to the The east coast rivalry went to the Yanks, Sungwoo Jun contributed with the glove double off the left field fence to power the as Johnny O’Malley, Ben Miller, Will and scored a run. mound, rather than the one trip al- Dodgers. Matt Bostwick and Greg Gen- Brueckner Yankees 16 Marlins 1 lowed per inning. Treat relinquished ovese chipped in with two hits a piece and and Joey Hewitt all had multi-hit games. Yankee hurlers Kevin McConnell, Colin the mound, but remained in the Ethan Lindgren drove in two insurance The Yankees pitchers combined for 12 Fogarty, Matty Vicencio and Nicky Hen- game, playing first base. runs in the sixth with a clutch single. strikeouts, limiting the Redsox to 2 hits, derson combined on a 1-hitter while fac- Yankees 4 A’s 3 With Miramonte down 2-1 in one each by Matt Jorgensen and Dylan ing just 2 over the minimum. Meanwhile, Pitching and defense was key for the Yan- the bottom of the final inning, the Foster. Jorgensen also had a stellar day at the pinstripers got two hits each from Vi- kees in a tight game at Buckeye Field. Matadors turned to their nine hitter shortstop for the Redlegs. cencio, Henderson, McConnell, Fogarty Will Brueckner pitched out of a bases and second baseman, Kendall, for Giants 5 A’s 0 and Justin Plummer. For the Marlins, Jack loaded jam in the third, and struck out six Giants pitchers Jack Cassidy, Adam Re- Lewerenz and Jonathan Barnes were the some April Fool’s Day heroics. in two and a third innings of work. Johnny motto and Trevor Martinho dominated, al- offensive stars. Kendall connected on a fast- O’Malley got the save with a scoreless Acalanes’ left-handed pitcher John Treat on the mound Photo Jordan Fong lowing only 1 hit over 6 shut-out innings. Dodgers 8 Cubs 2 ball that caromed off the Orinda 6th, the A’s hopes dying when Brueckner In his Majors debut, having been called up Dexter Varrelman, Tyler Ewing and calanes held a 2-1 advantage coming anything but routine. Shell sign in deep left field. He was and Ben Miller combined on a sparkling from AAA, Sam Dinerman was 2 for 2 Thomas Higgins chipped in RBI singles going into the final inning of It started in the bottom of the 6-3 putout. For the A’s, Jake Berry, A 2-3 on the day. Paulson then fol- with a double and single. For the A’s, Jake for the winners as the Dodgers won the play against Miramonte’s baseball second when Miramonte’s Michael Cameron Dunmire and Chris Hansen lowed with his second double of the Berry went 1 for 2 and Cameron Dunmire first of a double-header. Jason Cornell , team on Wednesday, April 1, and Mann was called out at the plate on combined to strike out 8 Yankee hitters. day. Three batters later, Matt Lloyd starred on the mound. Ewing and D’Amante all pitched score- Giants 9 Cubs 6 were in position to continue their un- a batter interference call. The um- hit a walk-off single that bounced off Angels 13 Dodgers 4 less innings for the Dodgers. For the Cubs, With both teams missing key players , the defeated conference streak, and pire claimed the batter got in the The Angels jumped to an early lead and Michael Bone starred defensively. the glove of the pitcher, clinching teams combined for 18 hits. For the Cubs, move to 4-0. However, Chris way of the throw down to second on never looked back. Doug Nimura and Dodgers 6 Angels 5 this dramatic 3-2 win for Mira- Drew Ventrelle and Ryan Leamy each Kendall and the rest of the Matadors a steal attempt. Bryan Stone drove in 3 Angel runs to back The Dodgers won their second game of monte. went 2 for 3 at the plate, while the Giants the solid pitching of Nimura, Cole the day, topping the Angels in a nail-biter. had other ideas, as Kendall’s leadoff Miramonte was able to score “It’s definitely a bounce back relied on a team effort and solid defense. Galagher, Jack Stryker, Max Flower and Thomas Higgins was 2 for 3 with a dou- double led the final inning rally that the first run of the game in the bot- Cubs 15 Cardinals 7 from losing to our rival (Cam- Grant Young. Jack Eisner ripped an RBI ble, triple and 3 RBI while Jason Cornel capped off a 3-2 comeback home tom of the third inning when catcher The Cubs pounded out 18 hits, including polindo),” said Kendall after the triple for the Dodgers and Tyler Hender- added another scoreless inning on the field win for Miramonte. Kevin Paulson lined a double to left 4 each from Tommy Henderson and Drew game. “This will definitely set us off son and Alex Baldwin both scored two mound. Ventrelle, 3 each from Will Price and The Miramonte game started field. Two batters later, center fielder on a good track for the next weeks runs. Yankees 12 Cardinals 6 Alexie Shurtz, and 2 from Leo Barakos. off as a relatively routine pitchers’ Joey Epperson drove Paulson home Yankee slugger Justin Plummer carried and games.” Will McCandless saved a run for the duel. Both John Treat (Acalanes) AAA Division, April 6 – 11 the day, driving in 4 with a homer and a Cubs, throwing out a runner at the plate and John Vaccaro (Miramonte) gave double. Ben Ross (2 hits, 1 run) and Kyle from left field, and Alexander Grace Cubs 13 Mets 5 Bunting (1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI) chipped in up only one run on five hits on the scored twice. The Cardinals rallied late, The Cubbies outslugged the Mets in the for the Yankees. The Cards got doubles day. Yet, as the game progressed -- led by hits from Kyle Everly, Logan Mac- first game at Chaney Field after Spring from Kyle Ashburn and Nikolaus Moore or rather, regressed -- the game took Donald, and Will McKay. Ben Lenz Break. For the Mets, Joey Moran and and Jake Lillienstein scored 3 runs. on a strange and unfamiliar turn, be- Power Hitter at Buckeye Field has Big Dreams By Mikaela Cowles “UCLA’s my dream school,” says Alexie, who hopes to play collegiate soft- ball. Alexie has been playing Little League since T-ball, when she first stepped up to the plate at age 6. It’s still fun, she says. “There’s striking a guy out, and then there’s getting a hit off a guy. I don’t know which one is better,” says Alexie. Still, Alexie plans to tran- sition to softball. The question is, when? Brueckner, a former Acalanes softball coach and fa- ther of collegiate softball player Miramonte’s Kevin Paulson (left) and Joey Epperson celebrate win Alyssa Brueckner, has taken a against Acalanes Photo Jordan Fong strong interest in Alexie’s play- ing, and says she has the poten- tial to be one of the “top five” softball players in Lamorinda. Says Brueckner: “Softball   is a quicker game… it’s more about strategy. In softball one little mistake and the person is  Lafayette Little League’s Alexie Shurtz at the plate Shurtz rounds third, heading towards home FULL GEAR YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Photo Sheryl Cardiff Photo Sheryl Cardiff safe at first, instead of out.”      With Alexie’s potential to s Cubs player #14 ap- the manager of this season’s is. It’s because Alexie has that INSTRUCTOR: KEVIN MACY, HEAD FOOTBALL COACH excel as a softball player,       Aproaches the plate at Yankees, another Little League kind of break-out 12-year-old ATCAMPOLINDOHIGHSCHOOL Lafayette Little League’s Buck- Majors' team. “She can be strength that makes watching Brueckner has encouraged her to make the move soon.  eye Field, it’s as if the opposing fooled on a pitch and still one- Little League Majors ball excit- GRADES 4 – 8, SEPARATED BY GRADE team recognizes the jersey hand it out of the park.” ing – a home run All-Star hitter This season, though, look        number of arguably the most Yes – she. Meet 7th- who’s also a formidable force for Alexie at Lafayette’s Buck- DATES: July 13 thru July 24 (M – F) eye Field. She’ll probably be famous Chicago Cubs player – grader Alexie Shurtz, one of on the pitching mound. The TIMES: 1:30 – 5:00 P.M. rounding third base, smiling as big hitter Ernie Banks. The out- those players everyone loves to one-two skill punch that makes FEES: $270 (T-shirt included) fielders move deep. Really watch this season, and not be- it easy to imagine Alexie she runs towards the rest of her team who gather at home plate, deep. cause she’s the only girl wear- achieving the collegiate athletic FOR REGISTRATION FORMS, CONTACT: “She has incredible ing a Lafayette Little League dream – Division I ball. Only waiting to congratulate her for power,” says Bob Brueckner, Majors uniform, although she it’s not a baseball dream. yet another homerun. 925/280-3950 x-5163, [email protected] Page: 22 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 15, 2009 SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS NEWS OBA Trojan Pitchers Deliver Win Over Firehawks Submitted by Frank Tse

Trojan Tyler Ohlsen slides into 3rd for a triple Photo Frank Tse s major league pitchers tuned Derrick Garcia’s lead-off walk was really stood up and won this game,” Aup for opening day, the Orinda followed up by four straight hits. said Trojan manager Steve Cassriel. Trojan pitching staff was already Trojan outfielders Steven Rein, Although out hit by the Fire- Coach Hardy helps SMC Golf Program Excel into their midseason form as five Walker Lambert and Jonah Medal- hawks, the Trojans made their hits By Dean Okamura Trojans combined for 13 strikes and Katz repeatedly chased down the count. Ben Mollahan scored three nature of the sport that compels his just one walk in their 10-5 win over hits to limit the damage. runs and ignited a pair of 3-run in- players to be model citizens. the Orinda Firehawks on March 25. The Trojans answered back nings with lead-off singles. Chris- In 1999, Hardy was a new St. Trojan pitcher Shane Dalton with more excellent pitching, as tian Schillinger, Tyler Ohlsen, Mary's grad who worked in the started the game with two shutout pitchers Will Cassriel and Timothy Dalton and Will Cassriel each pro- innings. But in the 4th, the Fire- Tierney combined to strike out five vided extra-base hits to fuel the Tro- billing department of a law firm. "I hawks rallied with four runs after of the last six batters. “Our pitching jan offense. knew pretty quickly that I really wanted to stay involved with golf," Hardy says with a smile. After a SMC Beats Dartmouth 33-19 quick season under then Coach aint Mary’s rugby followed last month’s loss to Cal Subsequent April wins against the University of Randy Kahn, who was also Direc- Sby beating Dartmouth 33-19 in Moraga on March Washington (24-3) and UC-Davis (30-25) sends SMC tor of Golf at Moraga Country 26th. Dartmouth posted an early 12-0 lead but the Gaels into the National Championship tournament in the #3 Club, Hardy was given the reigns. fought back and led 21-19 at halftime. Holding Dar- Pacific Coast seed. Play begins April 18, in Atlanta, Learning quickly was noth- mouth scoreless for the remainder of the game, SMC with SMC expected to face Army, currently ranked #1 ing new to Hardy. He came to St. completed two more tries in the second half. in the Northeast. RSFox Mary's to play baseball, not golf. He didn't even take up the game until he was 16. "I really liked the longevity of golf," Hardy states as he looks back on his decision to drop baseball for golf. “I ended up trying out for the golf team and the coach let me stay and work on be- coming a better player.” Hardy can now reflect back on two semifinal appearances in the USGA Mid-Ams (2006 and 2007) and an Invitation to the Jones Cup, an impressive resume that puts him among the elite in amateur golf. Campo grad Dan Cone now plays golf for SMC Photo Tod Fierner Hardy relates well with play- SMC defends as Dartmouth tries to advance the ball in the SMC March 26th home field win Photo Ohlen Alexander he St. Mary's Men's Golf They are welcomed to course and ers and spends hours recruiting for TTeam is quickly becoming driving range access. In return, the his team. "You just never know for the Cinderella story in our back- membership can enjoy watching sure," how a kid will react when he yard. Since 2000, Coach Scott the players’ skills and get to know gets to college, says Hardy. "You Hardy has committed himself to them while they practice. It is a can spend hours watching a kid building a winning culture and common site to see a friendly tip play, but in the end you aren't sure if those efforts are paying off big. being offered to a less skilled mem- he's playing for his parents or him- Ten years ago the Gaels were ber or a lesson provided to an aspir- self," he says, adding that he thinks ranked 270th out of 300 Division I ing youngster. The players remain the risk of signing a player goes up schools. Last year they ranked in approachable and polite even when with the level of scholarship money the top 30. This meteoric rise has the pressure of preparing for a tour- provided. given several standout players the nament is foremost on their minds. Current Gaels to look for in- confidence to play professional It has long been held that golf clude Robert McRae, younger golf. requires a high level of civility. "I brother to Mike, and Dan Cone, a Moraga Country Club is the think 50 / 50," says Hardy when Moraga product and graduate of home practice area for the Gaels. asked if it is his team’s culture or the Campolindo.

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Youth Athlete Success Starts with Free Play By Katie Santos, with Claudia Moose, Certified Pilates Instructor, Athletic Trainer hen we play as children, have resources that allow children acceleration programs as they often Wwe establish the basic neu- to participate in high-level sports. foster more and more ballistic and ral connections needed to teach our But often parent perception of child unsafe movements, and increase the muscles stability, reactivity, co-or- exercise requirements seem to in- likelihood of injury. dination, control, and most impor- volve only organized sports. We are 4. Be aware of your child’s coach’s Acalanes races to defend as Campo advances the ball Photo Andy Scheck tant, deceleration. High-level and doing our children a great disserv- abilities. The lowest level athlete mid rain, frigid temperatures Acalanes’ game. Wells tallied of-game at just over the two-minute even weekend athletes are injuries ice when this occurs. often gets the same level coach. Aand even a delay-of-game seven goals and one assist for the mark. When play resumed, de- waiting to happen without this basic We as parents and coaches While coaches generally mean lightning strike, the Acalanes High match, Quinn brought in six goals fenders on both sides allowed no learning. need to make fundamental changes well, a lack of education, expertise School varsity men’s lacrosse team and Jack Bergman had one goal and more goals, ending the third quar- As a society our movement in the way we encourage our kids and awareness coupled with a com- defeated Campolindo 16-4, April 7 three assists. Dons’ attackman Pete ter with a 12-3 score, advantage has changed drastically in the last to move, starting with the follow- petitive spirit, can put your child at at Campolindo High School. Wignall scored one goal and had Acalanes. 20 years. Those of us who are ing: tremendous risk of injury. Look for Acalanes started off the scor- one assist, and Felt logged one goal. Acalanes kept the pressure on adults now, grew up, for the most 1. Encourage what we call “free high-level programs with educated ing with attackman Paul Wells fir- For the Cougars, along with the Campolindo scoring three more part, playing outdoors, riding our play” by doing what we did as kids. coaches who know that they don’t ing one in the net a little less than three goals in the first quarter, mid- goals, before Raine rifled one in for bikes and playing games. During Set up your yard to play games like know it all. two minutes into the first quarter. fielder Harlan Raine scored one the Cougars. But the damage was such free, unstructured play without hopscotch, red light - green light, These recommendations are Campolindo answered back with goal, while Perrella and attackman done, and with 40 seconds left on regimented competition, we learn freeze tag, dodge ball, jump rope, an essential part of a child’s health, goals by midfielder John Carrick, Connor Perkins added one assist the clock, Quinn scored one final “proprioception,” the ability to Hula Hoop, and others. Don’t sell and critical to safe participation in and attackers James Luckenbach each. Cougar goalie Brian Rath goal to end the match 16-4. know where we are in space. these games short. This is a cost ef- youth sports. and Chris Perrella, putting the recorded 14 saves, while the Dons’ “Campo came out really well When we are young, that free fective way to teach a child move- Cougars in the lead, 3-1, going into goalie, Harrison Bagdan, added in the first quarter,” said Acalanes play allows us to learn how to fall, ment. About the authors -- the second quarter. three saves to his list. Coach Brent Ringwood. “They recover or arrest a fall. When we 2. Be mindful of year-round single Santos and Moose, along The Dons closed the gap then The first five minutes of the came ready for the game.” feel free to just move, we connect sports. A “periodization” method of with Louise McMenamin, tied the score with shots by mid- third quarter was a game of defense. Ringwood added that Spring with our bodies not only on a phys- conditioning -- a year-round plan co-own Absolute Center, a fielders Logan Quinn and Trevor Acalanes kept their line tight, while Break might have slowed his team ical level, but we learn to trust those that focuses training development Lafayette-based fitness Felt within the first three minutes of Campolindo defenders John Trieb- down a bit in the beginning. “De- bodies on an emotional level as in phases -- should be incorporated studio that focuses on the second quarter, while Acalanes sch, Davis Lehman and Eliot fensively, we had a little bit of a well. We find out what movement in all athletic conditioning. A well- “Reconditioning,” an defense, led by Jeff Totten and Reynolds worked hard to keep the problem the first half because we is comfortable in our bodies and it rounded periodization training in- integration of resistance, Pilates, yoga, and other Robert Mull, kept Campolindo at Dons’ in check. But Acalanes of- weren’t talking,” he said. “But as may not necessarily be the sport cludes scheduled rest and “off modalities to return your bay. From there, the Dons’ offense fense kept pushing forward, scoring soon as everybody hunkered down that is available or that parents feel season” activities that are different body to a balanced and took charge, adding five more goals four more goals in the middle of the and started communicating with we should play. but complimentary to the athlete’s fully-functioning system. to end the half 8-3. quarter before lightning strikes off each other it was a good team ef- Learning to trust that innate sport. Use basic conditioning in- For more information, From that point on, it was in the distance made for a 30 delay- fort.” intuition builds self-esteem that we cluding the games mentioned above need. Awareness of movement re- during “off” season. call (925) 299-9642 or go to sponse brings a lifelong connection 3. 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