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Photo courtesy Andree Soares/Star Creek Land Stewards Here come the goats! By Nick Marnell t may not sound as romantic as the swallows returning contracted with Star Creek Land Stewards of Los Banos for a shal of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, said of the association Ito Capistrano, and no hit song has been recorded (yet) goat herd to clear vegetation in the open space west of Happy members. “They were super receptive to our fi re safety sug- about their activities, but the return of the goats to Orinda Valley Road and north of Sundown Terrace, toward Orinda gestions and they applied to the Diablo Fire Safe Council for Downs signals a rite of the Lamorinda spring: time to prepare View Road. a mini-grant.” The council offers cost sharing of up to $5,000 for wildfi re season. “The neighborhood was proactive. They ran with it, and per project to create defensible space, according to DFSC rep- The Orinda Downs Homeowners Association has again did a lot of neighborhood outreach,” Kathy Leonard, fi re mar- resentative Cheryl Miller. ... continued on page A8 Advertising

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Lafayette’s planning commission PG&E to close St. Mary’s cranking back into action By Pippa Fisher Road for the summer he city has appointed its fi rst re- meeting that he and Mayor Don Tatzin, By Sophie Braccini Tplacement commissioner to allow as members of the subcommittee, are acifi c Gas and Electric Co. informed the The work plan that was approved by both the planning commission to get back to holding ongoing interviews together with Pcity of Lafayette and the town of Moraga councils will start south of the South Lucille work. the two remaining commissioners, Gary that it would have to replace a mile of pipe Lane intersection in Lafayette on June 7 and Following the mass resignation of Huisingh and Steven Bliss. under St. Mary’s Road in the coming months. a fi rst section of the road will be closed all fi ve of Lafayette’s seven planning com- Anderson said that they are not The plan as it currently stands will completely the way to Driftwood Drive until July 20. The missioners as a result of the new stricter eliminating any candidates at this point close the arterial from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday work on the second section from Driftwood confl ict of interest policies, the commis- and that interviews would continue into through Saturday, from June 7 to Aug. 17. Drive to the south of Bollinger Canyon Road sion was left unable to function. The city May. However they had decided that if The utility is seeking encroachment per- should end on Aug. 17. During construction, council voted to reduce the number of a uniquely qualifi ed candidate presented mits from both municipalities to execute its through traffi c will be rerouted from 7 a.m. to commissioners from seven to fi ve in the it would be good to appoint them right plan, but several questions surfaced during the 7 p.m. and residents with no other access will short term and has temporarily taken over away. public presentations that were held last week: be permitted on the road one at a time. The last the reigns as a planning commission. Anderson said that Mason had agreed Why there and why now? Will the new pipe be phase, replacement of the valve at South Lu- Now, with the appointment of Greg to the new confl ict of interest policy, ex- safe? How will emergency access be handled? cille Lane, will be completed after Aug. 17 but Mason – a senior structural plans exam- plaining that he doesn’t work in Lafay- A major PG&E communications effort is should not require closing St. Mary’s Road. iner – and the remaining two members, ette. expected in the coming weeks. About 40 Lafayette residents live on Dirftwood the commission will be up to three, Those interested in volunteering on When PG&E fi rst came to meet the two cit- Drive, Shire Oaks Court, and Cattle Shute Road enough to form a quorum. the planning commission should go to the ies it proposed a 100-day plan that would have with no other outlet than that section of St. Mary’s City attorney Mala Subramanian city website http://www.lovelafayette. partially closed the arterial, sometimes allow- Road. In Moraga the entire Bluffs neighborhood advised the council that it is released of org/city-hall/commissions-committees/ ing for one-way traffi c, but would have affect- of over 100 homes will be blocked at some point, planning commission duties except for planning-commission for an application ed the school commute. Both staff teams asked plus the residents of unincorporated county land two cases it has already started on. form and for details of the commission’s PG&E for a shorter alternative that would im- whose sole outlet to civilization is Bollinger Can- City Council Member Mike Ander- work plan. pact the road only when school is out. yon Road. ... continued on page A12 son explained at the April 23 city council Civic News A1-A14 Life in Lamorinda B1-B10 Sports C1-C3 Our Homes D1-D16 Councils discuss planning Orinda Lamorinda high Lafayette and housing at Tri-City runner school golf teams Juniors meeting – page A14. fi nishes prep for NCS – Kitchen Fire Districts A8 32nd page C1. Tour on Boston May 19 – MOFD board split on Marathon page D1. stormwater fee – page A8. – page B1. Page: A2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018

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4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2286± Square Feet. Ticket holders mingle before the tasting starts in earnest, enjoying drinks Many Quality Updates! and appetizers at last year’s Taste Pavilion. Photo provided ow in its 16th year, Lafay- more than 25 restaurants. Nette’s annual restaurant walk This year Lafayette’s latest is coming up on Tuesday, May eatery will be taking part - Batch Pending in 7 Days 15. The once-a-year chance to sip, & Brine, scheduled to open at the Closed $70,000 stroll and socialize at Taste of La- beginning of May, next to Pizz An- Over Asking! fayette is a perfect opportunity to tica, where the old Swaad Indian get together with friends and try restaurant was located. 839 Terra California #2 | Rossmoor out many of the city’s world-class Other restaurants include Lo- restaurants in one night. canda Positano, Cooperage, Reve, 2 Bedrooms, Den, 2 Bathrooms, The evening kicks off in the Postino and many more. 1576± Square Feet. Taste Pavilion in downtown La- From 8 p.m. onward diners End Unit with Sunroom! fayette at the corner of Mt. Diablo make their way back to the Taste Boulevard and Lafayette Circle Pavilion for coffee, dessert and the near the Bank of the West where raffl e drawing. Put Melanie and Pamela’s expertise to work for you! ‘tasters’ enjoy a selection of appe- Hopefully the evening will be Sell your home quickly and for maximum profit! tizers, wine and beer at a hosted re- warm but, as last year’s chilly event Pamela Halloran Listing and Selling ception with live musical entertain- proved, it isn’t necessary for a de- Real Estate Broker 925 323 4100 for over 25 years! ment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. lightful evening in the Lafayette [email protected] Raffl e tickets will be on sale to community. pamelahalloran.com License #: 00936191 benefi t the Lafayette Community The event has sold out in pre- Foundation and the programs and vious years so those interested in services of the Lafayette Chamber attending shouldn’t delay in getting Melanie Peterson-Katz of Commerce. their tickets. Realtor® 925 765 4444 The strolling part of the eve- Tickets for the May 15 event [email protected] melaniepeterson.pacificunion.com ning begins from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. are $55 and can be purchased on License #:00890767 as ticketholders make their way the Chamber website at www.la- at their own pace along restaurant fayettechamber.org/events/taste- 201 Lafayette Circle, Suite 100 | Lafayette, CA 94549 row, sampling tastes of dishes from of-lafayette. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A3

To all the beautiful mothers and soon to be YOU ARE INVITED mothers who gave us life and love TO DINNER Happy Mother s Day (925) 284-5765 Flowers for all occasions ON MAY 14TH! “THE KNOT” 3584 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayett e www.fl oralartsfl orist.com Time for annual free THE LAMORINDA MOVERS IS AN ORGANIZATION OF ABOUT 300 FUN-LOVING ADULTS AGES 55 YEARS+ concert at Lafayette WHO GET TOGETHER THE 2ND MONDAY OF EVERY Reservoir MONTH AT THE SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE SODA By Pippa Fisher CENTER FOR A SOCIAL HOUR, DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT. WE ALSO OFFER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS SUCH AS BRIDGE, MAHJONGG, BOCCE BALL, AND A BOOK CLUB. ON MAY 14TH, NATIONALLY KNOWN COMEDIAN/SATIRIST WILL DURST WILL BE OUR SPEAKER.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: LAMORINDAMOVERS.ORG TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US. TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE $30 PER PERSON AND YOU CAN RESERVE Last year’s concert Photo Pippa Fisher THEM ON OUR WEBSITE. ith the gorgeous backdrop Holt also largely spearheaded Wof the Lafayette Reservoir, the construction of the stage, rais- the traditional Concert at the Res is ing money with help from the La- WE HOPE YOU WILL SIGN UP AND JOIN IN THE FUN! a lovely way to spend a spring day. fayette Community Foundation Once again the Lafayette Ro- several years ago. tary Club is getting ready to host its Food and beverages will be May 12 concert and says this year available and residents can picnic the event will feature the award- in the shady grounds next to the winning jazz combo from Acalanes stage. The stage is located 150 feet LAMORINDA High School, the Rossmoor Big along the paved trail from the park- Band/Generations in Jazz, the ing lot to the east (left) near the Bentley High Jazz Combo, and the children’s playground. Golf cart MOVERS Stanley Middle School Symphonic transportation between the parking Orchestra who will be joined by lot and the stage area will be avail- ESTABLISHED 1975 the Westlake Middle School from able if needed. Oakland. And, as in previous years, Raffl e tickets will be available for KEITH KATZMAN | PRESIDENT both Town Hall Education and purchase with great prizes including Lamorinda Performance Academy weekend getaways. Proceeds fund the students will be providing dance Rotary Club’s public service projects and musical entertainment. and local school music programs. Now in its 24th year, the an- The event is sponsored by nual event has been hosted by the many local businesses and indi- Lafayette Rotarians to support lo- viduals in addition to the Lafayette cal school music programs and was Rotary Club. started by Lafayette resident, Ro- The free concert takes place on tarian and last year’s Citizen of the Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 Year, Dick Holt. p.m. Deer Hill Road – Pros and cons of Measure L debated Discussion facilitated by Pippa Fisher easure L, on the ballot for a special election June 5 to determine Mthe future of the Deer Hill Road property, is currently the subject of heated discussion throughout Lafayette. Lamorinda Weekly asked spokespeople from both the Yes on L Campaign (Brandt Andersson and Vice Mayor Cam Burks) and the No on L Campaign (Michael Griffi ths and Scott Sommer) for their responses to several questions on the issues. 3265 Reliez Court, Lafayette Q: Why is, or why isn’t Measure L the best plan for Deer Hill? //// Yes on L: Measure L is the city council-approved plan for the Deer Hill 4 BED | 3 BATH | $2,299,000 property. Your yes vote preserves over half the land as open space and community parklands while allowing a limited number of homes and Rambling. Private. Single Story. Oasis. providing many benefi ts to Lafayette residents. Putting this plan side by Tucked back on a lovely cul-de-sac sits this side with the original proposal of 315 apartments and no community fabulous 3,356+/- sq ft single story rambling amenities, we know that Measure L is the best choice for Deer Hill. rancher. Enjoying a wonderful open floor plan, this remodeled home has it all including a chef’s No on L: Several better solutions would reduce traffi c and pollution. $3 kitchen open to the great room and a large bonus/game room. Situated on a level .49+/- million of public money shouldn’t go for a children’s play area and fi eld Sold acre lot with outdoor kitchen, pool and dining/ 160 and 200 feet from busy Pleasant Hill Road. entertaining areas. Q: Will the project make traffi c congestion at Pleasant Hill Road 3265ReliezCt.com and Deer Hill Road worse? No on L: The EIR reports: Additional 1,224 vehicle trips/day. “Delay Index would increase… a “signifi cant cumulative impact.” Level of ser- Buckingham Drive, Moraga vice “F” at Deer Hill/Pleasant Hill Road (“jammed conditions with ex- cessive delays and long back-ups”). //// The roundabout on Deer Hill (12,200 daily trips) exceeds slope 3 BED | 2 BATH | $1,095,0000 standards; construction would close the road for months. Moraga Charmer Yes on L: Measure L improves student safety with a dedicated bus turnout, designated drop-off and pickup locations, and a pathway to Feel the genuine warmth of this darling updated home situated on .23+/- ac with back access to Springhill Elementary. Any development will add vehicles to the area. Moraga’s rolling hills. The short jaunt to top-rated However, Measure L ensures that the development is reduced from 315 schools, shops, coffee & hiking trails reflects its multi-family units to 44 single-family homes. Measure L also includes ideal central location. The exterior offers a gated over $500,000 in improvements to that intersection for students, bicy- Pending front courtyard, flat play & grass areas, hot tub & lovely covered dining/seating area. clists, and pedestrians to reduce current traffi c problems. Q: What does Measure L include for the community? 4BuckinghamDr.com Yes on L: The approval includes 11 acres of public parklands and trails, an all-weather multi-use athletic fi eld, a 2.9-acre dog park, a park and FOR MORE: 925.285.8336 playground, a 78-car parking lot across from Acalanes High School in- cluding a dedicated bus turnout and student drop-off and pickup zone, Living & Selling Lamorinda over $500,000 in bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Pleasant Hill BRYDONIVESTEAM.COM | [email protected] Road, and nearly $400,000 in payments to our local schools. No on L: The play area/fi eld on the lower part of the site gave the devel- oper an excuse to put units higher on the ridgeline. According to a letter to the city dated April 23 from a member of the City School Board Fields LISA BRYDON & KRISTI IVES License # 01408025 | 01367466 Committee, the Deer Hill site was determined “not viable.” Two sites on city and school district land are proposed. Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors®. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation. ... continued on page A9 Page: A4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018 experience the difference This lovely home sits on approximately 1.55 acres of total privacy Convenient Happy Valley location with easy access to freeway, recreation, dining, shopping and Lafayette’s fi nest schools. An ideal blend of comfort and convenience, nestled among ancient oaks with views of nature’s green forest Moraga from every window. Public Meetings OPEN SUNDAY 1;00 TO 4;00 PM City Council OR CONTACT ANA FOR AN ANA ZIMMANK Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m. EXCLUSIVE SHOWING SRES Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. GLOBAL LUXURY SPECIALIST Council Chambers and Community Approx. 3,563 Sq ft. • 5 spacious bedrooms • 3.5 baths. Three car garage - Two fi replaces. Large decks designed M. 925.640.6008 Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. for outdoor entertainment. This California life style can be [email protected] Planning Commission yours for an amazing price of $1,695,000. CalBRE #00469962 Monday, May 21, 7 p.m. Council Chambers and Community Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. Moraga should rescind its fiscal emergency, audit and Design Review Monday, May 14, 7 p.m. finance committee recommends Council Chambers and Community By Sophie Braccini Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. The members of the Moraga the town. The reserves that had of the sinkhole reimbursement work, over $3 million, would take School Board Meetings audit and fi nance commit- been close to 50 percent were se- money, $1.4 million, is scheduled years since there is no allocation tee were reassured by the fi gures riously depleted with two succes- to be received during the 2018- made yet and the town of Moraga Moraga School District recently presented by staff in- sive infrastructure emergencies: 19 fi scal year and should restore will be competing with North Bay Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. dicating that the town’s reserve the Rheem sinkhole and Canyon the reserve to 45 percent by June fi re reimbursement needs. She Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Auditorium reached 28.5 percent of the op- Bridge. The town manager at of 2019. New town manager promised that her team would 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga erating budget in February – the time felt that the declaration Cynthia Battenberg confi rmed stay on top of the issue. www.moraga.k12.ca.us $2.5 million – and unanimously would give the town ways to act that the typical city reserve is 16 The committee decided that if See also AUHSD meeting page A2 agreed to recommend that the should something else happen. percent. the storm drain fee measure fails, Check online for agendas, meeting town’s fi scal emergency be re- Reimbursement money from The fi rst reimbursement mon- the town would still have time to notes and announcements scinded. the sinkhole work is now starting ey soon to arrive will be returned propose another fi nancial mecha- Town of Moraga: When Moraga adopted a dec- to trickle in, $1 million is expect- to the developer fund from which nism on the November ballot and www.moraga.ca.us laration of fi scal emergency last ed this fi scal year (before July it came; the next expected reim- did not need to maintain the fi s- Phone: (925) 888-7022 July the purpose was to allow 2018), and better than expected bursement will be allocated to cal emergency declaration to do Chamber of Commerce: the town to be able to call for a income coupled with more sav- the general fund reserve. so. It is likely that the town coun- www.moragachamber.org special funding election mecha- ings have given Moraga a better Battenberg noted that reim- cil will consider the committee’s Moraga Citizens’ Network: nism should a new disaster hit than expected surplus. The rest bursement for the Canyon Bridge recommendation in May. www.moragacitizensnetwork.org Moraga An experienced planner to direct development in Moraga Police By Sophie Braccini Department sectors, about 11 years in each, in ing transitional youth and afford- demic and athletic buildings the Incident different parts of the country and able housing. He also worked on university is planning. He is also Summary the Bay Area. When he was a pri- Lake Berryessa’s shoreline trail interested in downtown redevel- Report vate consultant for the New York management plan, creating a trail opment and is looking forward Government Offi ce of Storm around the huge shoreline. to working on the zoning of the March 27 to April 8 Recovery he was in charge of Farmer was fi rst hired in Moraga Center Specifi c Plan. Alarms 16 reconstruction projects in times Orinda in 2015. He had been Farmer looks at the coming 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 1 of crisis when people had lost working as a consultant for the projects in Moraga with a sense Traffi c 50 their homes to hurricanes, in ar- city of Berkeley as a contract of calm, especially since Moraga Suspicious Circumstances 14 eas built on increasingly fl ooding planner and wanted to return as hired a new senior planner, Steve Suspicious Subject 2 planes. He also worked on recon- a regular employee. He worked Kowalski, who used to work in Fre- Suspicious Vehicle 3 struction projects for Navy bases. on projects at Wilder as a senior mont and has a lot of development Service to Citizen 33 Back in the Bay Area Farmer planner, and he also worked on experience, including working with Patrol Request/ Security Check 114 worked for the National Park Paul Ugenti’s mixed develop- hillside preservation regulation. Vacation House Check 5Moraga’s new Planning Director Service on the upgrade of the ment plan in downtown Orinda. Farmer is already familiar with Supplemental Report Derek Farmer Photo Sophie Braccini 13 Sausalito waste water treatment Farmer decided to apply to Mora- what is in the pipeline for Moraga. Welfare Check 1erek Farmer was recently plant, a project that included ar- ga when a senior position opened Some developments are far from Battery Dconfi rmed as Moraga plan- cheological digs of sailors’ re- because he said that even if the completion, such as the Indian St. Marys College ning director. The man, who was Beat Info mains that had been buried on cities are similar, there were as- Valley project. This plan proposes hired as senior planner a few the beaches during the Civil War pects in Moraga he was particu- building 71 homes on the vacant Safeway Civil Problem years ago and promoted as inter- period and World War I. Farmer larly interested in. 450 acres bordering the community im director when Ellen Clark left, also managed the Environmental One of them was the Saint of Canyon, clustered on the lower 1100 Block Moraga Way Disturbing The Peace is now in charge. He has worked Impact Report of UC Berkeley’s Mary’s College master plan. In fl at portion of Indian Valley, over both in the public and private sec- future 5 million-square-foot Rich- addition to working with UC the ridge, overlooking Canyon and Devin Dr./Moraga Rd. tors, with universities, large cit- mond global campus that will be Berkeley, Farmer also worked with access on Canyon Road. The 500 Block Center St. Dui Misd ies, redevelopment projects and built over the next 30 years. As with Stanford University as a EIR for this project has not yet rowdy crowds, and is not fazed a contractor he worked for the Santa Clara County planner on been completed. St. Marys Rd./Cattle Chute Rd. by the complex and often very Ascot Dr./Moraga Rd. city of San Francisco on build- the new student housing and aca- ... continued on page A12 Excessive Speed lengthy Moraga processes; in- Moraga Blvd./1St St., Laf stead he is energized by what lies Moraga Rd. ahead.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018 Residents of the Town of Moraga are invited to hold garage sales at their homes, join with their neighbors to hold block sales, or get together with their community Moraga community faire – get ready for May 12 group to hold a group sale. A $15 registration fee gets the Bands winners. your garage sale in the Garage Sale Guide. Guides with The Moraga Community Faire maps will be available at the Hacienda de las Flores, and Car Show is organized and Moraga Library, Town Offi ces, and Online starting May 15. sponsored by the Moraga Chamber of Commerce. For more informa- moragarec.com or 925-888-7036 tion, visit www.moragachamber. org/faire. – S. Braccini

Pony rides at last year’s faire Photo Jaya Griggs he spring faire at Rheem has visit to the ever-growing, amazing Tbecome a tradition that attracts classic car exhibit, featuring over crowds from all over the area. 70 classic cars, games, booths and Kathe Nelson, the Moraga Cham- live entertainment. The Moraga ber of Commerce executive direc- Police Department will be hosting tor, says that the 12th Annual Com- bike safety training, so families are munity Faire and Classic Car show encouraged to ride their bikes to will feature not only the popular the fair and can take advantage of pony rides, climbing wall, food, a free bike valet. classic cars, and Lamorinda wines Food trucks will be at the event, and craft beers, but also music from so visitors can enjoy a great lunch local school and area bands, and at the fair, and relax with a glass of many new booths and vendors. She local wine or beer. Over 50 local is sure that there will truly be some- artists, businesses and organiza- thing there for everyone. tions are part of the fair and give The event will be held from 11 visitors an opportunity to redis- a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rheem Valley cover the economic vitality and the Shopping Center. The Kids Zone is creativity of their community. a must at the fair and all attractions Live entertainment will be pre- are included in the $5 per child sented all afternoon from the Saint ticket. Other free activities include Mary’s Jazz Band to local Battle of Total Clean Plans to open La Finestra would like to thank our dedicated employees Restaurant at the Hacienda Eva Garcia, Martha Beltran and Flor Canales move forward By Sophie Braccini 20 Years of Dedicated Service!

Jeff Assadi dreams of the Hacienda de las Flores Photo provided espite a somewhat confusing RFP with then interim parks and Dprocess, the town council ap- recreation director Carlene Mc- proved authorizing the town man- Cart, when Assadi walked in the ager to enter lease negotiations to door. At fi rst the committee told rent the Hacienda de las Flores to him that the RFP was going to be restaurant operator Jeff Assadi. The approved by the council and that opportunity appears to be a perfect he could respond to it at that time. situation to fi nally make the town- But then Assadi explained that his owned park an open amenity for window to engage in a new restau- the entire community, as well as rant operation was about to expire. less of a cost center. If everything Scheck remembered how As- goes according to plan, the new La sadi’s offer perfectly aligned with Finestra Restaurant should open in everything that was included in early November. the RFP: a restaurateur with ex- At the April 17 special meet- perience running a successful res- ing, members of the subcommit- taurant for more than fi ve years, tee that proposed the lease were also experienced in catering, with quizzed, especially by Council cash in hand to invest in a new Member Kymberleigh Korpus, location, offering a market rate who said she had fi rst thought that rent and shared profi ts on all rev- the committee had exceeded its enues including catering. Addi- mandate. The group composed of tionally, restaurant consultant and Moraga residents, staff members Lafayette resident Bob Burke had and two council members had warned the committee that fi nding been tasked to develop a request a lease that would not require the for proposals that the town would town to make major investment approve and send to the market to to improve the building and the get different offers to rent part of kitchen was unlikely. the historic building to a restau- What made Assadi’s offer a rant. Instead the committee de- perfectly timed one comes from the cided to forgo the RFP and asked unfortunate fi re that completely de- the town to start negotiating with stroyed the building where La Fi- Assadi. nestra had operated for the last 15 Korpus asked for some expla- years on Lafayette Circle last July. nation. Wendy Scheck, Moraga The restaurateur now has the insur- resident, member of the committee ance money as well as a full wine, and publisher of Lamorinda Week- beer and liquor license that needs to ly, explained that the committee fi nd a location before it expires. had completed the drafting of the ... continued on page A12 Page: A6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018

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Planning Commission 925 698 3252 Tuesday, May 8, 7 p.m. [email protected] Library Auditorium, Orinda Library karenpaulsen.com 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 License # 01351931 Citizens’ Infrastructure Oversight Commission Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. Sarge Littlehale Community Room, EBMUD starts moving trench soil after slight delay 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 By Sora O’Doherty School Board Meetings ast Bay Municipal Utility formation provided by EBMUD. Orinda Union School District EDistrict personnel, including Young explained that the soil Monday, May 14, 6 p.m. Director Marguerite Young, Proj- was intended to be used at the East Regular Board Meeting ect Manager Stephanie Matula Bay Regional Park District’s Oys- 8 Altarinda Rd., Orinda and Engineering Manager Carl- ter Bay Regional Shoreline, and she www.orindaschools.org See also AUHSD meeting page A2 ton Chan appeared as requested described this as a “confl uence of before the Orinda City Council opportunity,” because it would be Check online for agendas, meeting April 17 to explain why the city the ideal project to maximize the notes and announcements had received such short notice of a benefi t and value of reusing the soil. City of Orinda: project that will have major impact However, as it appears that the Oys- www.cityoforinda.org – the removal through city streets ter Bay project may not be ready Phone (925) 253-4200 of 200,000 cubic yards of trench to proceed, city council members Chamber of Commerce: soil that has been stockpiled near questioned the urgency of moving www.orindachamber.org Trucks drive through the intersection of Bear Creek Road and Camino Briones reservoir for 15 years. The the soil before the end of the school The Orinda Association: Pablo. Photo Sora O’Doherty council questioned some of the in- year. ... continued on next page www.orindaassociation.org

Free Pan-Asian Arts Festival in Orinda, Memorial Day weekend By Sora O’Doherty Robert Parker was instrumental she had just fi nished her master’s Orinda Police Department in the planning, which has taken degree at Stanford organized a Incident Summary Report months. Each Rotary president has Pan-Asian festival in 2005 as part March 25 to April 7 a theme for their year, and Eng’s of the San Francisco Cherry Blos- Alarms 37 theme has been diversity. som Festival. The single-afternoon 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 9 “Rotary International is very event was attended by 300 to 400 Traffi c 135 cosmopolitan,” he commented, people. For this festival, Eng’s Suspicious Circumstances 5 and the local chapter has mem- daughter selected the fi lm to be Suspicious Subjects 9 bers who are German, Lebanese, shown. Many years ago the Dia- Suspicious Vehicles 17 Fijian, Korean, Filipino, Chinese blo Valley Chinese Cultural Asso- Patrol Request/ Security Check 49 and Vietnamese. Eng recalls that ciation held a festival at Acalanes Service to Citizen 57 his daughter, Aimee Eng, when High School. Supplemental Report 21 Vacation House Check 35 A few festival highlights, subject to change Welfare Check 7 Abandoned Vehicle Saturday, May 26 200 Block Sundown Terrace 10 a.m. – Ribbon cutting, Lower Plaza 60 Block Bates Blvd. Accident Property 10:15 a.m. – “White Crane” Lion Dance, Lower Plaza 11 a.m. – HipHop-Natyam “Bollywood” dancers, tabla Indian music, Brookwood Rd./Camino Pablo I Made Cat courtesy of Gamelan Sekar Jaya Photo provided OCC Founders Room; henna hand painting, Upper Plaza Camino Pablo/Bear Creek Rd. rom lion dances to fashion ily. Sponsored jointly by Orinda Camino Sobrante/Orinda Way Noon – Food Trucks, Parking Lot Fshows, from cooking demon- Rotary and the Orinda Library, the Moraga Way/Ivy Dr. Noon – Japanese animation fi lm: “A Letter to Momo”; Library Safeway strations to Japanese anime fi lm, festival will run for a day and a half Gallery Room (2 hours) 200 Block Camino Pablo music, art, dance and, of course, in venues in and around the Library 1 p.m. – Mau Tamari’I A Tiare Polynesian Dancers, Library Van Ripper Ln./Irving Ln. food trucks, the Pan-Asian Arts and the Community Center. The Auditorium Barking Dog Festival should have something festival will open with a ribbon 2 p.m. – Filipino Music w/ Manny Tuazon & Willie Santamaria, 10 Block Kittiwake Rd. to interest everyone in the fam- cutting and a colorful Chinese lion Library Auditorium Battery dance. All events will be free to the 2:30 p.m. – Martial arts demonstration, East-West BokFuDo, OCC Orinda Convalescent public, and printed programs with Public Nuisance Founders Room 10 Block Orinda Way the schedule of events and fl oor Beat Info 10 Block Eastwood Dr. plans of the community center and Sunday, May 27 100 Block Village Sq. 10 Block Orinda Way 1 p.m. – Balinese dance and interactive workshop, Gamelan Sekar Civil library showing where each event Miner Rd./Lombardy Ln. Jaya, Lower Plaza 30 Block Irving Ln. will take place will be provided. 10 Block West Hill Way 1:45 p.m. – Tai Chi Master Demonstration, OCC Founders Room 100 Block Moraga Way Reckless Driving The festival is the highlight of 3 p.m. – Taiko Drumming Ensemble, Eden Aoba, Lower Plaza 70 Block Orchard Rd. 200 Block Hall Dr. Weylin Eng’s year as president of 90 Block Southwood Ct. Camino Pablo So Wildcat Canyon the Orinda Rotary. Rotary member For a full schedule of events, go to www.friendsoftheorindalibrary.com. CVS Moraga Way/Ivy Dr. Police Department Orchard Rd./Moraga Way Shell Gas San Pablo Dam Rd./Bear Creek Rd. Wells Fargo (2) Stein Way/Moraga Way Wilder Sports Fields Robbery Strongarm Commercial Burglary Bank Of The West Specializing in Swimming Pools Safeway School Assembly Check Death Suicide Del Rey School 10 Block Woodland Rd. Miramonte High School (4) Lamorinda Solar Fire/Ems Response Info Sleepy Hollow School (2) Starbucks Wagner Ranch Elementary School 36 Years in Business Found Property Shoplift Orindawoods Dr./Village Gate Rd. Rite Aid  Identity Theft Surveillance  100 Block Camino Pablo Via Farallon  100 Block Ivy Dr. Tc - Property Damage  Police Department 100 Block Camino Pablo  30 Block Tarry Ln. 100 Block Moraga Way  20 Block Southwater Ct. Wanda Ln./Muth Dr.  Lost Property Threats Police Department Miramonte High School Loud Music Traffi c Control   10 Block La Campana Rd. Bryant Way/Moraga Way  50 Block Brookside Rd. Traffi c Hazard  Edgewood Rd./Lost Valley Dr. 200 Block El Toyonal Loud Noise 700 Block Miner Rd.   10 Block Eastwood Dr. Camino Sobrante/Orinda Way  10 Block Overhill Rd. Dos Encinas/El Camino Moraga, Loud Party Ivy Dr./Moraga Way, Mor Orinda Country Club La Cresta Rd./Woodland Rd.  Medical Hospital Orchard Rd./Longview Terrace, The Best Service Under  80 Block Tarry Ln. San Pablo Dam Rd./Bear Creek Rd. the Sun Since 1981! Safeway Traffi c Stop Ordinance Violation 10 Block Altarinda Rd.  10 Block La Cintilla Trespass Orinda Way/Santa Maria Way 300 Block Camino Sobrante Mark Frey, Owner Sleepy Hollow Swim And Tennis Unauthorized Possession Local family owned business  Public Assembly Check  Safeway 10 Block Camino Sobrante Vandalism 925-952-9239 20 Block Orinda Way Valley View Dr./Lost Valley Dr.  Monte Veda Dr./Moraga Way www.LamorindaSolar.com Miramonte High School (3) CA Lic. # 416616 Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A7 68th Annual Rotary Isola Field Now is a great time to sell a home! Day moves to Miramonte Strong buyer demand By Sora O’Doherty + low inventory or the fi rst time, the Rotary events, as well as the title of High + masterful marketing and negotiation Fwill hold its Isola Field Day Point Boy and High Point Girl. = SOLD for top $$$ for elementary school students to The school with the highest com- compete in track and fi eld events at bined point total will keep the Field Call me about pre-sale fixups that really pay-off! Miramonte High School. Co-spon- Day trophy for a full year. sored by the Miramonte track team, Things will kick off at 8 a.m. Integrity Knowledge Results team members will be involved in with athlete arrival, event prep and CalBRE#01335916 helping to run the May 5 event and race bibs. Rotarians will be on hand Frank Woodward serve as role models for the young- selling donuts, coffee, snacks, ham- Realtor®, Luxury Property Specialist er participants. burgers, hot dogs and drinks to help This free track and fi eld com- defray the costs of the event. Pre- T. 925.788.4963 petition, open to all Orinda third- registration is available on the web- [email protected] through fi fth-graders, was started in site, but not necessary. Starting at ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliatedith w Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor 1950 by Frank Isola, a PE teacher 8:30 a.m. there will be four events sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. and later principal at Orinda Inter- for third-, fourth-, and fi fth-grad- mediate School, where the gym is ers: the 50m dash, the 200m (400 m named after him. The event was for fi fth-graders), the softball throw EBMUD moving trench soil started at the old Pinecrest school, and the long jump, plus, from 10:50 ... continued from page A6 then moved to Del Rey Elementary to 11:30 a.m., relay races. The council is concerned not plained that the Briones site has ging up pipes or closing streets, School where it was held for almost Also new this year, according only about the impact of the ex- been used since the 1960s to house they hadn’t considered that the 40 years. Because the event has to Field Day Chair Clay Deanhardt, tremely heavy trucks traversing excess soil that accrues from each project would have a great impact been running for 68 years, parents is a new website for the event, Bear Creek Road and Camino time EBMUD lays a pipeline. The on Orinda. They promised to do and grandparents can watch their www.orindafi eldday.org. While Pablo at a rate of 17 loads per last time the soil was removed was better in the future. children and grandchildren run the the site is currently pretty bare hour, 130 trucks per day, but es- in 2003, 15 years ago. Now EB- Council Member Darlene Gee same races they did as children. bones, Deanhardt says he will start pecially about this unusual traffi c MUD is concerned about the soil said that EBMUD’s lack of sensi- Students will compete for fi rst, adding as historical material soon. going right by the entrance to and going through any further storms, tivity to the school issue was “re- second and third place in individual exit from Wagner Ranch Elemen- as potentially damaging to Orin- ally disconcerting.” tary School, and the impact of the da and to the Briones reservoir. “EBMUD has a lot to prove to morning commute plus school When asked why the soil had not Orinda,” Gee concluded. “I hope Zoning and general plan traffi c. been removed before the site was you are not being disingenuous.” Matula indicated that the so close to its capacity, EBMUD Council Member Dean Orr said amendments for Moraga trench soils may be transported responded that they didn’t want to that he was not optimistic that instead to a project at Altamonte, use trucks ineffi ciently, as would EBMUD would make changes Adobe parcel approved and the council wanted to know happen if the trucks were not full. responsive to the situation, but By Sora O’Doherty if the same urgency applied. After They now anticipate that it will re- urged them to be open to chang- the meeting, EBMUD Commu- quire 130 trucks a day for at least ing their plans if the situation war- lthough adjacent property chased the site. City attorney Osa nity Affairs Representative Reyna six months to empty the site. rants. Aowners Charlotte and John Wolff informed the council that Yagi confi rmed that the project The council expressed con- Young stated that Orinda is the Smith urged the Orinda City it did have the discretion to not did not start as planned, but began cerns that EBMUD was still not “heart” of EBMUD, where they Council to withhold action on the act, but that the zoning amend- only on Tuesday, April 24 and that communicating properly with the have their treatment plant that zoning and general plan amend- ment was appropriate whether the the soil is being taken to Altamont city, that there was no real dialog serves two-thirds of its customers. ments for the Moraga Adobe Friends buy the site or it winds up landfi ll and resource recovery fa- on matters that the city considers She added that there will also be parcel within the J&J Ranch being used as a clubhouse by the cility in Livermore, which is not a extremely important. Vice Mayor more pipe replacements because project, the council unanimously future homeowners association. reuse site. EBMUD is still in dis- Inga Miller accused EBMUD of Orinda needs them for fi re safety, adopted the zoning and general The resolution also approved the cussion with Oyster Bay, which is planning the operation “under but conceded that they had under- plan amendment ordinance and subdivision improvement agree- preferred because it is a reuse site. a cloak of darkness,” even after estimated the impact of the current approved by resolution the fi nal ment, the stormwater operations The city council expressed sur- Young had promised, following project. She promised even more map for the J&J Ranch subdivi- and maintenance agreement, and prise that the job was being rushed the Orchard Road incident last communication and the presence sion. The Smiths wanted the accepted the Grant Open Space through, even though EBMUD summer, that this wouldn’t hap- of staff at Wagner Ranch and council to wait until the Friends and Scenic Easement Deed. had not fi nalized the destination pen again. EBMUD responded Sleepy Hollow during the project. of the Moraga Adobe have pur- ... continued on page A13 of the soil. Matula and Chan ex- that because they were not dig- COLDWELL BANKER

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Page: A8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018 MOFD board splits over proposed Moraga stormwater fee measure By Nick Marnell espite pleas from Moraga sinkholes, and would have a posi- Kathleen Famulener. “We need “But I feel awkward voting to in- Fire Districts Dstormwater fee measure pro- tive impact on district emergency to do something.” Director Steve crease taxes in a jurisdiction that I Public Meetings ponents, the Moraga-Orinda Fire response times. Anderson, who resides in Orinda do not reside in,” said Barber, an District declined to return a ballot No one disputed that the work but whose division comprises Orinda resident. Moraga-Orinda Fire on the stormwater fee proposed needed done, but the board divided portions of both municipalities, Barber chose to abstain from District Board of Directors for its two town parcels, the board mainly on the philosophical issue called the proposed $2,540 annu- every possible vote on the storm- Wednesday, May 2, 7 p.m. unable to justify using Orinda tax of fair taxation. al fee on the two Moraga district water ballot: yes, no or abstain. Wednesday, May 16, 7 p.m. dollars to fund a Moraga capital Orinda Director Craig Jorgens parcels cheap insurance, which The resultant perpetual deadlock Go to the website for meeting expenditure. said that Orinda fi xed its storm would allow MOFD to better ful- of Jorgens and Jex voting no, and location, times and agendas. Visit Moraga Town Manager Cyn- drain infrastructure by issuing a fi ll its mission of saving lives and Anderson and Famulener voting www.mofd.org thia Battenberg and Council Mem- bond, which owners of taxable city property. yes, left the district no alternative. ber Kymberleigh Korpus provided property pay for. (MOFD, which But it came down to what the “In the absence of direction the board background for the pro- owns three fi re stations in Orinda, board termed a taxation issue. from the board, we will not turn ConFire Board of Directors posed fee: The Moraga storm drain is exempt from paying property “They didn’t want people who in a ballot,” said Fire Chief Dave Tuesday, May 22, 1:30 p.m. system is aging and requires $29 tax.) “We shouldn’t be paying don’t live there to affect the out- Winnacker at the conclusion of the Board Chamber room 107, million in repairs which the town taxes to one entity that we don’t come – they only wanted property April 18 meeting. Administration Building, is unable to squeeze out of its $8.6 to a different one for exactly the owners to do it,” Jorgens said of “It is unfortunate that there was 651 Pine St., Martinez million operating budget; the fee same purpose,” said Jorgens, who the town’s strategy of having only a split vote at the MOFD meeting For meeting times and agendas, would bring in $800,000 a year, bristled at the use of the word fee. Moraga property owners vote on the town’s proposed stormwa- visit http://alturl.com/5p9pu. with no sunset, and would cover “It’s semantics,” he said. on the proposed fee. “In reality, ter fee measure,” said Battenberg, capital improvements, mainte- “The city has known about you’re asking people who live in who added that the town will pro- nance and operation of the system; this a long time, but has failed to Orinda to vote for something for vide the district further informa- and only Moraga property owners develop adequate reserves,” said Moraga.” tion on how the storm drain in- would be charged. Dick Olsen, Moraga Director John Jex of the That was the crux of the stance frastructure supports emergency speaking as a representative of the town’s prior actions. by President Brad Barber, who response. She said she understood Moraga Save Our Storm Drains “Yes, the town should have agreed that it is in the interest of the challenge for the multijurisdic- HARDWOODS Committee, told the board that the saved money for this, but they MOFD that roads and infrastruc- tional district to consider a fee that fee was insurance against future didn’t,” said Moraga Director ture remain in excellent condition. would apply to only Moraga. CARPETS Democratic Party of Contra Costa County honors Local RUGS 1230 president LINOLEUM By Nick Marnell vidual “who is a tireless advocate precarious fi nancial situation of the TILE for union labor and strengthens the Moraga-Orinda Fire District. By AMINATE partnership with the Democratic agreeing to defer wage increases L Party,” according to party chair for the rank and fi le, Wells attempt- Maria Alegria. ed to not only maintain a high level “I am honored to receive this of service to the community but award and to represent the mem- also help the agencies stay afl oat. FAMILY -OWNED bers of a well respected profes- The party also recognized EARS sion,” Wells said. “I have been the Wells’ support of political cam- 30 Y ! union president for the last 10 years paigns, ballot measures and other and it has allowed me to build re- legislative initiatives that impact lationships throughout the county working families across the state of and state. These relationships have California. helped me help our members as we Reich, Professor of Public Pol- fi ght for adequate staffi ng as well icy at UC Berkeley, congratulated as pay and benefi ts.” Wells on receiving the eponymous Wells, a Contra Costa County award. “May we all be inspired by Vince Wells, center, surrounded by fi refi ghters as he receives the Robert Fire Protection District captain, has his work and leadership and con- Reich Award. Photo provided had to walk a fi ne leadership line tinue striving to fulfi ll the vision ince Wells, president of Local Roosevelt President’s Award Din- throughout his representation of of our nation – as one that allows V1230 of the fi refi ghters union, ner April 21 in Concord. fi refi ghters from both Lamorinda for the achievement of the Ameri- received the inaugural Robert The Robert Reich Award, fi re agencies. During the economic can Dream – no matter your back- Reich Award from the Democratic named after the former U.S. Sec- downturn after the Great Reces- ground or history,” Reich wrote in Party of Contra Costa County at retary of Labor during the Clinton sion, Wells struggled with seven a letter to the party. the 2018 Franklin D. and Eleanor administration, recognizes an indi- ConFire station closures and the

Quality Hearing Aids • In Ear Monitors • Ear Mold Impressions Here come the goats! ... continued from page A1 Musicians Hearing Protection FREE Consultations Last year the goats cleared 65 focused job performance. pull together various public agen-

FREE Hearing Screenings acres of the 144-acre open space in “MOFD is pleased to contin- cies and neighborhoods to protect the Downs. “The goats get at what ue our partnership with engaged the district from wildfi re threat. The and now taking Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Medicare. weed whackers can’t,” Leonard homeowners associations and the chief has coordinated the district said. “They eat all the way down Diablo Fire Safe Council to en- fi re prevention efforts of PG&E, Dr. Erik M. Breitling, to the soil so you don’t have any courage proactive fuels reduction the East Bay Municipal Utility Dis- Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA erosion.” projects,” said Fire Chief Dave trict and Cal Fire, and he encour- Andree Soares, president of Winnacker. “The return of goats to ages interested neighborhood asso-

Hearing Aid Evaluations 3744 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 100, Lafayette Star Creek Land Stewards, said that graze the hills of the Orinda Downs ciations to contact Leonard for fi re (925) 262-4242 www.LamorindaAudiology.com 450 goats will truck into Orinda on is emblematic of the strength of prevention information. Swim Plugs • Comprehensive Diagnostic Adult Hearing Evaluations gooseneck trailers between May these relationships and the com- For those who follow the 8-10, depending on the weather. munity’s commitment to creating a chief’s advice, the goats may soon The fi rst herd will stay for two safer environment.” become part of an annual tradition weeks, then will be relieved by a The Orinda Downs project is in their own Lamorinda neighbor- new herd to fi nish the job. The proj- part of Winnacker’s outreach to hoods. LeapFrog Plumbing ect will last three weeks. Soares explained that each goat MOFD Open House on May 5 Protect your family and home removes nearly 5 pounds of organ- from dangerous gas leaks . Before the arrival of the goats, another harbinger of spring occurs ic dry matter per day, totaling over in Lamorinda - the May 5 Moraga-Orinda Fire District Spring Open Gas leaks cause ¼ of earth‐ 45,000 pounds – more than 22 tons House. The event takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Fire Station quake‐related fires! Keep your – of vegetation during the 21-day 45 at 33 Orinda Way in Orinda. family safe with an earthquake assignment. The goats will also The theme of the open house is wildfi re preparedness, and the district shutoff valve. You can't control excrete and deposit natural fertiliz- goal is to educate the public to prepare families and properties well in the earthquake but you can ers and work them into the soil with advance of a wildland fi re, increase awareness of wildfi re season, and Head Frog Mo Williams their hooves. encourage residents to develop and implement a family disaster plan. control the damage! The goats eat the majority of Open house attendees can learn how to administer CPR, tour fi re April is Earthquake Preparedness Month the time, sleeping as a group at apparatus, meet Smoky Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog and have lunch night within their enclosures. An with the fi refi ghters. The Moraga-Orinda Professional Firefi ghters When it comes to safety...... We Hop To It! on-site herder, living in a trailer for Association donates all proceeds from the hot dog lunch to the Alisa the duration of the grazing proj- Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. $50 off $150 off ect, mobilizes the animals to target The district holds a similar event in Moraga during October Fire Earthquake emergency Tankless water the most high-risk areas identifi ed Prevention Week. within the Downs. A livestock pro- shut off valve* heater install* tection dog lives with the goats and provides safekeeping from preda- $50 off tors.

any plumbing job “Ultimately, these combined over $500* efforts improve soil health which increases its ability to absorb and * 8 Limit 1 coupon per job. Exp. 5/18/1 retain precipitation and reduce ero- We Hop To It! sive risks. It is really a win-win natural cycle on our landscapes,” Family-owned and serving Soares said. Lamorinda since 1993 The scene at the grazing site last green solutions! year brought visitors to the Downs for an unexpected reason: to view the action. Families stopped to (925) look at, and listen to, the incessant CA Lic 377-6600 chomp-chomp-chomp of the goats, 929641 www.LeapFrogPlumbing.com Work begins at MOFD Fire Station 43. Photo courtesy MOFD and even learn a thing or two about Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A9 Teachers union and LAFSD reach two-year agreement By Nick Marnell he Lafayette School Dis- fective July 1, 2017. The dis- President Carol Kerr, noting that teachers than our board or I do.” mantle a program and affect peo- Ttrict board approved a labor trict also covers the full cost of it was the fi rst time the parties In order to fund more than ple’s lives, it’s painful. There was contract between the Lafayette employee health benefi t premi- had ever used a state-appointed $460,000 of employee compen- no good choice.” Education Association and the ums, whether for an employee mediator during labor negotia- sation increases, the district had Employees will receive retro- district at its April 18 meeting. personally, an employee plus a tions. to cut personnel and services, in- active payments for the past year The two-year contract covers all dependent or an employee’s en- “It was diffi cult. We would cluding one K-5 teacher and the and a half by the end of June, but district employees. tire family. LAFSD also provides have liked to have given more, district technology coordinator, Kerr said that the checks should Under terms of the agree- full-family dental coverage and but we simply do not receive ad- out of its 2018-19 budget. arrive before the end of May. ment, employees receive an 0.5 single-employee vision cover- equate funding from the state to “It was heartbreaking that we “We have to negotiate, but percent salary increase for the age. support our budget,” said LAF- had to get to that point,” Zinn our focus is always on the stu- 2016-17 school year effective “We are happy that we were SD Superintendent Rachel Zinn. said. “It’s so disheartening that dents,” Kerr said. July 1, 2016, plus a 2 percent able to come to an agreement, “The teachers deserved the raise. we had to resort to the cuts we salary increase for 2017-18, ef- through mediation,” said LEA No one thinks more highly of our did. Any time you have to dis- Deer Hill Road – Pros and cons of Measure L debated ... continued from page A3

Are you interested in learning more about the Lafayette School District? Would you like the unique opportunity to see classroom instruction in action? Lafayette community members are invited to join Superintendent Rachel Zinn and Principal Ann Kim for a school visit on Monday, May 21st from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Lafayette Elementary School, 950 Moraga Rd., Lafayette. We do ask that you RSVP for this event by Wednesday, May 16th if you are planning to attend. Please email Sharon Carman at: [email protected] or call (925) 927-3502.

Photo Pippa Fisher Q: Will there be a serious health risk to children at the proposed children’s play area and sports fi eld from fi ne and ultra fi ne particulate matter and other air pollutants? No on L: The City mismanaged analysis of air pollution risk at the Bridging the journey from play area/fi eld. The EIR reported Deer Hill exceeded Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) thresholds for cancer Lamorinda to Rossmoor and 2.5 micron particulate matter (PM), but addressed only 2.5 mi- ³2QHVDWLV¿HGFOLHQWDWDWLPH´ cron and larger PM. It ignored 0.3 micron and ultrafi ne PM widely considered more toxic because it penetrates the lungs, bloodstream, and blood/brain barrier – causing a much greater health risk. Active children would breathe 4 million 0.3 micron PM per minute when the Air Quality Index is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, per James Leach, 2017 City of Lafayette Environmental Award of Excellence MariaMaria Eberle, Eberle, REALTOR® REALTOR® recipient, a level found at sites by busy roadways in Concord and (925) 478-7190 Oakland monitored by BAAQMD. (925)[email protected] 478-7190 Mr. Leach commented: “My objection to constructing a [email protected] sports fi eld and play area at the Deer Hill project is that the level www.MariaEberle.comCalBRE #01798906 of air pollution … is unhealthy for such activities. These conditions CalBRE #01798906 are especially hazardous to children. … It is well established that being close to such heavy traffi c presents a serious health risk from Call today for a personalized tour of exposure to fi ne solid and liquid particulates.” Rossmoor and a Market Analysis of your home. BAAQMD recommends placing “sensitive land uses … such as schools, playgrounds” away from busy roadways. Rossmoor senior real estate specialist and ‘Yes’ argues a sports fi eld is not a school site subject to SB Lamorinda resident for 20+ years! 352, Ed. Code 17213. Incorrect. The legislature’s defi nition of school site (Ed. Code 17609(f)) includes “playgrounds, athletic fi elds …” There was no complete health risk analysis for children. Vot- ers should be guided by state law restricting new school sites within 500 feet of busy roadways and BAAQMD and Leach recommenda- tions. Yes on L: No. The independent Environmental Impact Report stud- ied potential impacts and determined there is no signifi cant risk and required no mitigation. In response to additional community concerns this spring, O’Brien Homes ordered an expanded Health Risk Assessment from an outside expert that focused on the users of the park and sports fi eld using the latest air quality guidelines from the Offi ce of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and Bay Area Air Quality Management District which confi rmed that there is no signifi cant cancer-related, chronic, acute or particulate matter related health risk to park visitors and sports fi eld users. Any air quality impacts are well below the established BAAQMD thresh- old. You can read both reports on the campaign website at www. YesOnL2018.org Q: What happens if Measure L doesn’t pass? What happens with the 315-apartment project? Yes on L: If Measure L fails, the property remains privately owned and zoned for development. The zoning on the property would re- main “APO,” which allows multi-family housing at 35 units/acre Lafayette Rotary’s for a maximum of 770 units. If Measure L fails, O’Brien Homes has a process agreement in place with the city to restart the 315-apart- Concert at the Res ment project, which is well within the allowed zoning. New state laws have made it more diffi cult for local government to deny an Saturday May 12th 11am - 3pm affordable housing project such as this. Moreover, approval of the apartment project will not be subject to a vote because it falls within Free Live Music allowed zoning and doesn’t require the adoption of a new ordinance. This year’s Bigevent Band includes of Rossmoor the award-winning ~ Acalnanes jazz Jazz combo Ensemble from Acalanes, The public open space, sports fi eld, dog-park, playground, and in- the Rossmoor Big Band/Generations in Jazz, the Bentley High Jazz combo, tersection improvements would return to the community’s wish list. Bentley Jazz Ensemble ~ Lamorinda Theatre Academy ~ Town Hall Troupe Stanleythe Stanley Middle middle School school and Westlake Symphonic Middle Orchestra School’s who Combined will be Symphonicjoined this yearBand No on L: The developer “suspended” the 315-apartments applica- by the Westlake Middle school from Oakland, the stunning dancers from tion without a vote (1/13/14) after the EIR was certifi ed with 13 Performance Academy, and the talented Town Hall Education performers. signifi cant unavoidable impacts, including air quality and traffi c. FOOD & RAFFLE TICKETS Those unavoidable health and safety impacts are a fi rm legal ground SUPPORTFOOD & LAFAYETTE RAFFLE TICKETS SCHOOLS for denial under the Housing Accountability Act, Government Code SUPPORT LAFAYETTE SCHOOLS & ROTARY PROJECTS 65589.5(d)(2). The property is low density and a general plan & ROTARY PROJECTS Thank You To Our Sponsors amendment would be subject to referendum. 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[email protected] Page: A10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Letters to the Editor Lafayette Planning Commission the library reading books, but my a Capacity project, according to orities in our community is to in- assure us that the money won’t be rules kids relish the opportunity to stop PG&E, which means the width crease service capacity for Moraga spent elsewhere. As so they tell us, by the library and check out books. of the underground pipeline will and to cut down 500 trees in La- “This money can only be spent for I am responding to your article re- When the summer reading pro- be widened from 4 inches to 8 or fayette and Briones Park? Purpose X.” Why? Because it’s garding the Lafayette City Council gram begins every year, my kids 12 inches in order to serve more We asked these questions, and what we want to hear. It’s a sales serving as the Planning Commis- beg to sign up for the reading pro- customers. It’s a large and expen- PG&E’s inability to answer the tactic … and it works! sion due to the fact that the Plan- gram and eagerly complete their sive project that will cause traffi c simplest of questions as to project But is it the truth? Techni- ning Commission no longer has summer reading. Personally, I love nightmares, so why is this PG&E’s safety prioritization shines a bright cally, yes - but’s it’s like Jenga. a quorum in response to the new perusing the New Releases at the fi rst priority? There are much more light on the fl awed and reckless The blocks at the top of the stack confl ict of interest rules passed by library whenever I can, and load- urgent pipeline safety concerns in safety decisions made by their risk are the “new guaranteed Purpose the City Council. ing up on new books to read. My our community. management group. Every single X tax money” we just voted for. The new rules require that all family of fi ve has been known to Ten years ago Lafayette resi- Lafayette resident is affected by But the blocks at the bottom are Planning Commission and Design stop by the library on any given dents reported the 4-foot exposed pipeline safety. It is the responsi- the existing budget for Purpose X Review Board members resign if weekend and check out a large pipeline near Beechwood Drive to bility of each resident to hold our with no such guarantee. What hap- they have, or any family members stack of books for all of us to enjoy. PG&E, yet the pipeline remains utility and elected offi cials ac- pens to these blocks? Well ... they or working colleagues have, busi- Our Orinda library benefi ts the exposed to corrosive elements to countable. A PG&E Open House get pulled out, of course, because ness in the city of Lafayette. Previ- Orinda community in so many this day. By law, PG&E should to promote the tree removal main- that’s how the game is played. But ously, and in accordance with state ways. It provides a safe space for have all segments of pipeline tenance program to residents is an instead of putting them back on law, these members were required school-aged children and teens to under at least 36-inches of soil. unnecessary distraction from the top of the stack, they get used else- to recuse themselves as opposed to meet after school to do homework, Also, Lafayette has no automated true safety issues that need to be where. So what taxpayers get left resign if they found themselves in research class assignments, or just or remote shut-off valves which revealed and discussed. with is Purpose X sitting on top of this situation. read for pleasure. It provides meet- would lessen fi re, property dam- We request the City Council a wobbly stack of underfunding – The City Council refused to ap- ing spaces for local community age, or injuries in the case of ac- to discuss this issue as an offi cial which is exactly where we started. ply the new confl ict regulations to volunteers. It also offers an indoor cidents. Pipeline experts tell us agenda item during the next City And do we really want our taxes to themselves. But now that they are activity space for families with internal “pig” inspections are the Council Meeting, consider recall- be guaranteed for any specifi c pur- sitting as the Planning Commission young children to encourage book best safety practice, however these ing this unnecessary and destruc- pose? In a perfect world - prob- and these new rules apply to the exploration. have never been conducted in La- tive Tree Cutting Agreement which ably not. Our politicians would Planning Commission shouldn’t I strongly support the proposed fayette, nor are they planned for in was made under the false pretense then be able to use our money for the rules apply to them as well? I Orinda library parcel tax, Mea- the near future. of urgent safety, and force PG&E it’s highest value use and not get know so and as a result resignations sure J. The tax will only assess So, what’s in the ground behind to address the true safety risks that locked into “emergency funding should be forthcoming. residents an additional tax of $30 our yards and in our parks? PG&E lie beneath our feet. We ask City problems” that seem to be arising As the saying goes, what’s good per year. In exchange, the library admitted in the City Council meet- Council to stop defending PG&E every week. This, however, would for the goose is good for the gan- will be able to remain open 7 days ing that their “critical infrastruc- now and get on the residents’ side require a considerable amount of der. a week. Measure J funds can only ture” of pipeline along St. Marys of this matter of community safety. trust in those who spend our tax Patricia Curtin be used for the library, extending Rd was installed in 1952 “before Michael and Gina Dawson money … and I most certainly am Lafayette library hours from 35 hours per modern radiography was used to Lafayette not going to sell you that bridge. week (which is what the coun- inspect welds” and that welding Some of you probably remem- Orinda Library Parcel Tax, try provides) to 60 hours a week. inspection was “only visual.” We No on Storm Drain Fee ber when the California Lottery Measure J Please join me in voting Yes on know from earlier PG&E reports came along, which is a sugar coat- Measure J on the June ballot. that other pipelines are even older, Have you ever played Jenga? You ed tax on the poor. They promised My family is a family of readers. Hillary Weiner and this is the exact problem that know, the game where you pull us that those proceeds could not be When my family of fi ve moved to Orinda resulted in the explosion in San blocks out from the bottom of a used for anything other than fund- Orinda eight years ago, one of our Vice President, Orinda School Bruno and killed eight people. stack of other blocks, and hope ing our schools. Technically, they favorite family community activi- Board of Trustees Think about that for a moment: like heck that it doesn’t fall down. told us the truth, but then pilfered ties was visiting the Orinda library. PG&E knows the Lafayette pipe- If it does … you lose … and you all of the “unguaranteed money” My kids were 1, 3 and 5 when we PG&E work on St. Mary’s Road lines were installed with outdated might have to take a shot or some- from our schools instead. Now we fi rst moved to Orinda, and back materials and techniques, have un- thing. have this Storm Drain Fee in Mor- then, we spent many afternoons At the most recent City Coun- inspected welds, can’t be shut off This is exactly how our state aga with the same “guarantee.” sitting in the children’s section of cil meeting, PG&E discussed automatically, wind through busy and local tax increases work (but I just love games … don’t you? the library, reading books. As my this summer’s large gas pipe- neighborhoods, lie exposed above without the shots). Since we vot- Doug Home kids have gotten older, we don’t line replacement project along ground, and won’t be internally ers need to approve them, politi- Moraga have quite as much time to sit in St. Mary’s Road. The project is inspected. And their top two pri- cians must sell us on the need and ... continued on next page

Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the express views of the writer and not necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. All published letters will include the writer’s name and city/town of residence -- we will only accept letters from those who live in, or own a business in, the communities comprising Lamorinda (please give us your phone number for verifi cation purposes only). Letters should be 350 words or less; letters of up to 500 words will be accepted on a space-available basis. Visit www.lamorindaweekly.com for submission guidelines. Email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A11 Letters to the Editor ... continued Yes on Storm Drain Fee near future; Request for transparency now very costly repairs. Budget- and children participated in library • Addressing the need now is far ing with insuffi cient funds by crisis activities. However, our library’s Moraga property owners – I urge cheaper and much less disruptive For all that is structurally wrong management puts us where we are accessibility and high level of ser- you to vote YES on the storm than waiting to incur the extreme with Moraga’s proposed storm today. That’s not fi scal mismanage- vice are in jeopardy. water fee. costs of fi xing sinkholes after they drain tax – including taxing schools, ment; that is struggling to do the Unfortunately, the county provides Our problem is clear – Mor- develop; churches and the fi re department, best job possible with inadequate only enough funding to keep the aga’s storm water system is old • The magnitude of the total need and no articulated fi nancing plan funds to accomplish everything library open 35 hours a week. The and parts of it are failing. means it will be extremely expen- attached to it – one item often lost important. I grant very little, if any, current parcel tax passed a decade There is a plan to make things sive to fi x; in the discussion is the opacity with credence to the “no” camp’s slogan ago increased service to 60 hours better. Doing nothing will only • Our Town’s fi nancial reserves which the Town has handled the “fi scal responsibility fi rst.” The and seven days a week, but its pur- make things worse. are minimal. Any new, major entire process. This includes coun- facts don’t support the claim. chasing power has eroded over the Now, our choice is simple: storm drain problem could well cilmembers forming an “indepen- For the average homeowner, the years. That’s why it is important to • Vote YES – Provide funds exceed the Town’s resources; dent” advocacy group before even fee is $120 annually. Long ago, pass Measure J which adds $30 to now to repair our deteriorating • New fi nancing must be found voting on moving forward with the $120 was a signifi cant amount of the existing tax or about 8 cents per storm water system. to repair the existing system, and ballot initiative. Most recently, it money. Today it is not. $120 annu- day – a small price to pay for such • Vote NO – Wait for the next for continuous maintenance and includes double-dipping and taxing ally is 33 cents a day. a valuable community resource. sinkhole and pay the excessive long-term replacement of the sys- residents for money it already has. Fellow Moragans, 33 cents isn’t Please vote Yes on Measure J either cost for an emergency fi x. tem’s elements. Specifi cally, a $1.1 million even postage stamp money, it’s absentee or in person on June 5th. If you have not voted, fi nd Second, there is no “hidden pot creek daylighting project at the Ha- parking meter change (except in Susie Epstein your ballot, mark it YES, sign it of gold” nor feasible major chang- cienda is part of the proposed storm San Francisco.) Less than a post- Orinda and send it in. You don’t even es in the cost of the Town’s current drain tax. However, the Town has age stamp per day will fund long need a stamp. operations that could conceivably secured $1million in grants to fund deferred maintenance/repairs to Measure J If you can’t fi nd your ballot, solve the problem. that project, yet still intends to tax our aged and collapsing storm contact the Moraga Town Clerk • As a leader in our Town’s 1974 residents the full amount. drain infrastructure, hopefully pre- To the editor: (925-888-7022) for a replace- Incorporation drive I can attest Residents deserve more trans- venting another sinkhole requiring I can’t remember the last time I ment – then vote YES. to the fact that our Town was de- parency, and should only be asked major repair expenses. The need is checked a book out of the library, If you have already voted, signed to run on the cheap with for what is actually needed. great, urgent and the cost is minor but I’m pretty sure I can count the thank you. minimal staff. That’s how our Therese Meuel and manageable by virtually all years since in double digits. Still, Moraga needs to solve its Town was initially run. It’s ex- Moraga homeowners, schools and church- I’m supporting Measure J for what storm water problem. Moraga actly how it continues to be run es. (Rainwater runoff is directly the Orinda Library brings to this needs to adopt and execute its today; “YES” on storm drain ordinance proportionate to structure roof area community I call home. Storm Drain Master Plan. Vote • A 12-person, blue ribbon Com- makes the most sense and (land) property size. I choose to live in a community YES to make it happen. mittee I chaired found the Town It is entirely appropriate that all where everyone has equal access Bob Reynolds is run with fewer staff and a sig- Those opposed suggest there has property, including schools and to information and entertainment, Moraga nifi cantly smaller per-capita cost been fi scal mismanagement by churches pay the fee. where my retired friends can read than any city in our county or any Town government and/or Town Ballots must be received at the professional journals, my book More on storm drains comparable city in our region. A Council/Mayor, claiming funds town offi ces by May 15 and can be club friends can borrow the latest recent update of our committee’s should have been budgeted for delivered there or mailed as soon as bestseller, and my friends learning Our family moved to Moraga data confi rmed that continues to years to ensure properly main- possible. If you haven’t yet voted on a foreign language can reserve a 46 years ago. Since then, I have be the case; tained storm drains. Moraga re- this very important measure, please room for their study groups to meet. been continuously and exten- • The amount and timing of ceives much less back from the vote now and please vote YES! It is I value a community that values sively involved in our Town’s hoped-for future disaster fund re- county from our property taxes than the right and wise action to take. children and education. I’m always governance. Based upon that ex- imbursements is unknown. The Orinda or Lafayette and our town’s Fred Marschner delighted to see students get off the perience, I’d like to share some timing of any future developer budget has always had more ser- Moraga bus after school and head to the li- insights I believe are relevant to fees is also uncertain. Neither vices/projects to support than funds brary, or to watch a toddler proudly our storm drains problem. potential fund source would be available. What happens? The most Vote Yes on Measure J carry her latest selection of books First – no Question – we have nearly enough to solve our storm important, pressing needs are fund- to the car. an extremely serious problem. drains problem. ed and those deferrable without im- It’s easy to take for granted that our Even though I may not check • Our storm drains were built We need to act now. I’ve voted mediate serious effect are deferred. library will be open whenever we out a book anytime soon, I want to to County standards in the 1960s for the Storm Drains Fee. You That’s often not a problem for a want to borrow a book, read and know that my library is ready and and early 1970s. They are reach- should also! while, but long deferred mainte- study quietly in a comfy armchair, open seven days a week, not just ing the ends of their useful lives; Dick Olsen nance suddenly results in a major or attend an educational program. for me, but for my community. • Unless we act now, major Moraga sinkhole which has to wait until After all, nearly 200,000 items Sincerely, sinkhole failures are likely to funds can be scraped out of other were checked out – 11 per Orinda Pat Rudebusch occur throughout Moraga in the budget categories to address the resident – and almost 8000 adults Orinda

We urge you to vote YES on Measure L, the Council-approved plan for the Deer Hill property. Your YES vote preserves over half of the land as open space and community parklands, while allowing a limited number of homes and providing many benefits to Lafayette residents.

zYES for 11 acres of public parklands and trails zYES for a full size, all weather, multi-use athletic field zYES for a 2.9 acre dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs zYES for a new neighborhood park and playground, the only one north of Highway 24 zYES for a 78 car parking lot near Acalanes High School zYES for over $500,000 in bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Pleasant Hill Road zYES for 44 single family homes zYES for a new public trail with scenic views of Mt. Diablo VOTE YES ON MEASURE L on June 5, 2018

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Paid for by Yes on L, a coalition of Lafayette residents, business and community leaders for Deer Hill plan and park; Committee major funding from Dennis O’Brien, including O’Brien Land Company. Page: A12 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Roden, Taverna Pellegrini win Orinda business awards By Sora O’Doherty oth the Orinda Business Per- Bson of the Year, Maria Roden of Orinda Books, and the proprietor of the Orinda Business of the Year, Dario Hadjan of Taverna Pellegri- ni, are immigrants who have found success in Orinda and both will be honored at the annual Orinda Busi- ness Awards Dinner on May 8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This year the dinner will be at the Taverna Pellegrini, so those attending will get a real taste of the winner’s accomplishments. Roden of Orinda Books was brought up in England, but moved to the States 21 years ago when her Photos Sora O’Doherty husband’s job brought them here. They have three children, now 30, the Blue Egg Farm can order online the proceeds from an innovative 26 and 21. The youngest was just and pick up their fresh organic veg- project. The store receives a lot people, Hadjan was a DJ in college jan, who is single. All of his chefs 6 months old when they made the etables, herbs, fl owers, fruit, seed- of books for review that cannot be at a local nightclub in Rome. He work with him creating new items move. When her children were lings, and blue eggs from the book- sold per se. The books are wrapped came to the States in 1988. After and keeping the menu up to date. grown, Maria went to work for store. Orinda Books is open seven in plain paper, and a staff member trying several places in California, At least once a year Hadjan travels Orinda Books. When the owner days a week, opening each day at writes a little blurb about what the south and north, he settled in the to Italy, where he has many friends. decided that it was time to retire 10 a.m. and closing weekdays at book is about. Patrons of the store Bay Area and opened a few Italian His favorite trip is to drive from after 37 years in business, Roden 6, Saturdays at 5 and Sundays at 3, are free to take a book and donate restaurants: Pane e Vino, which he Rome, up the coast of Italy to Lago and her husband, who had just re- unless there is a special event. whatever they wish. The proceeds, says was one of the most successful Maggiore, the crossing over and re- tired from Chevron, decided that “People thought I was crazy which can be as much as $100 to restaurants in San Francisco, Tira- turning on the opposite coast. the time was right and they bought when I bought the bookstore,” $200 a month, are donated to the misu, and Caffe delle Stelle. Had- Active in the community, Had- the local bookstore. Roden says, but the bookstore is schools or other organizations. jan currently runs Piazza Pellegrini jan sponsors a baseball team in

Roden loves books and is de- profi table and fun. “Orinda is a Taverna Pellegrini proprietor in San Francisco and Taverna Pel- Orinda. Taverna Pellegrini, opened lighted at the store’s big, open community that wants to keep its Dario Hadjan was born in Iran, legrini, which is the winner of the in 2015, features happy hour from space, which she uses for a multi- bookstore,” she notes. Roden pur- but left when he was 14 years old Business of the Year award. The 3 to 6 p.m., with early dinner from plicity of purposes. She actively chases all the adult books. She has to attend boarding school in Italy. restaurant features a wood-burning 4 to 6 p.m. and dinner continuing to supports local artists by showcas- a “fabulous staff,” she says – all lo- The school, St. Mary’s, was lo- oven that Hadjan says would be the be served until 10 p.m. ing their work. There is an art re- cal, all well read. The bookkeeper cated in Lago Maggiore, but is no envy of every chef in Naples! The May 8 all-inclusive awards ception once a month, and one wall has been with the store for 30 years. longer there. From there he went With the two restaurants, Had- dinner costs $35. Reservations are of the store is dedicated to local Schools buy books from Orinda on to the American University of jan says he works eight days a required and can be made on the art. A glass showcase displays the Books, as does the Orinda Library. Rome, where he earned a busi- week. “I say, ‘I have two wives, chamber of commerce website: work of jewelry artists. Patrons of In turn, Roden donates to the school ness degree. Always good with and many children,’” says Had- www.orindachamber.org. PG&E to close St. Mary’s Road for the summer ... continued from page A1 Serious impact is anticipated on to work, to camp for their kids, or as canvassing the most affected growing. The agency said that their pge.com/en_US/safety/gas-safety/ Moraga Road and Moraga Way simply out of their neighborhood neighborhoods. main concern is safety and that the safety-initiatives/valve-upgrades. during the summer as residents go blocked all day, including Satur- Regarding access for emer- California Public Utilities Com- page). At the April 26 Lamorinda to and from Lafayette. One of days. Both municipalities pushed gency and other utility vehicles, mission mandates that it replaces joint council meeting a Moraga the municipalities’ fi rst concerns for robust outreach. PG&E pro- PG&E explained that if needed, 20 miles of aging pipes every year, council member asked if demon- is PG&E’s outreach plan to those posed letters, phone calls, large the construction equipment would and that the mile under St. Mary’s stration of safety could be a condi- affected, so residents would not electronic signs, one or more pub- be removed from the road and the Road was on that plan for this year. tion given to PG&E to get the en- wake up one day and fi nd their way lic information meetings, as well holes covered with plaques to per- It was impossible, however, to croachment permit they need from mit access. Moraga council mem- get data from the agency showing both cities in order to start their bers were not satisfi ed that this signs of aging of this pipe over oth- work. would permit timely rescue in case er old pipes in the area and it was PG&E will obtain its encroach- NOW HIRING of a medical emergency and asked not clear if it had been inspected ment permit from both public that the possibility of using Saint since 1986. PG&E did not respond works departments and will then SCHOOL CROSSING Mary’s College grounds and look- to this question in time for publica- proceed with its construction plan; GUARDS in LAFAYETTE ing into a medical evacuation heli- tion but stated that it has conducted no further public discussion with copter. hydrostatic pressure tests of more the councils or commissions is re- and MORAGA Other questions about deciding than 1,100 miles of gas transmis- quired. The two public works de- PART TIME WORK on this location were raised during sion line and installed thousands partments will review the traffi c Rewarding the presentation, fi rst by Lafayette of control points along its system plan, the repair plan for the road NO nights, NO weekends, residents Gina and Michael Daw- to read pressure and fl ow rates and – which should include a complete NO holidays required! son, and later echoed by some sent that information back to its slurry seal of that section of the ar- council members. state-of-the-art Gas Control Center terial – hours of operation, and mo- For more information, please call Alan Stone PG&E indicated that this sec- located in San Ramon. bilization sites. ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (415) 844-0223 tion of pipe had to be replaced now The other safety aspect of the PG&E indicated that a place because it dated back to the 1950s new proposed pipe is that the emer- and date for an open house meet- WORK BETWEEN 1.5 - 2 HOURS PER DAY and needed to be increased in ca- gency shut-off valve proposed so ing for both communities had not EARN BETWEEN $40 - $46 PER DAY pacity because the population is far only at Lucille Lane has to be yet been decided, and that there No Experience Necessary - Training Provided- RETIREES WELCOME! closed manually in the case of an could be more than one meeting. emergency, despite the fact that The contact people from the PG&E PG&E owns the technology to close who will respond to residents’ valves automatically and remotely questions will be listed in the letter - Pelvic Health Check - in case of an incident (https://www. residents are to receive. LJlj How is your Pelvic Wellness? ljLJ S. 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Contacted after the meet- cil action on the zoning and gen- ing, Kent Long, president of the eral plan amendment has been Friends of the Moraga Adobe, “a little bit of a hurdle in terms said that the group remains con- of fundraising,” Long said. He fi dent that they will be able to added that the group has an ex- raise the approximately $500,000 cellent working relationship with required for them to purchase the J&J Ranch and has been engaged adobe. Already, even before the with them about items such as commencement of the period of the development’s CC&Rs and three years allowed for them to how the adobe parcel will re- raise the money, they have raised late to the other members of the upwards of $140,000. homeowners association. The The three-year period in the agreement between the Friends Memorandum of Agreement be- and J&J Ranch is that the Friends gins after the fi nal state approval will purchase the parcel and J&J of the subdivision plans, which is will restore it for use as a cultural not imminent. site with limited access for local Previously, the lack of coun- schools and the general public.

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Bella Vista development in Moraga Photo Andy Scheck he annual joint meeting of the go to “entitlement” cities (popula- Moraga Town Center (36) Indian Tcity and town councils of the tions over 50,000) and counties Valley (71) Bollinger Valley (85- Lamorinda municipalities took no (populations over 200,000), with 126) and Palos Colorados (123). Call Tom actions but heard reports on plan- Lamorinda cities only receiving Trotter also spoke of the $2 mil- for a free Since 1993! ning and housing related legisla- an equitable share of the remain- lion remodel of Starbucks in the estimate Tom Gieryng, owner and operator tion and transportation. Orinda ing 10 percent. On the economic Rheem Shopping Center, the an- lacked a quorum, with only Mayor side, she mentioned that there will ticipated Canyon Club Brewery Amy Worth and Vice Mayor Inga be a $4 billion general obligation microbrewery and restaurant, the Miller in attendance, while the full bond on the November ballot to soon expected application for 48 councils of Lafayette and Moraga fund affordable housing and vet- apartments over ground fl oor resi- Lafayette Glass Co. Inc. were present at the Orinda Library erans’ homeownership programs. dential next to the Rheem Theatre,  Auditorium. Despite the lively Two public speakers present- as well as the opening of La Fin-  food truck event outside, few ed somewhat differing views on estra at the Hacienda.  made it upstairs; the audience was housing legislation. Dan de Buss- Lafayette downtown has new • Frameless Shower Glass sparse, with fi ve speakers present- chere asked if the council mem- developments, including Batch ing their views to the joint coun- bers were shocked by the punitive & Brine restaurant, Chase Bank, • Shower Enclosures cils. nature of new legislation, such as the expanded Safeway parking • Custom Mirrors Niroop Srivatsa, Lafayette referrals to the attorney general lot, and a swap with the East Bay • New Windows/Patio Doors planning and building director, for non-compliance. He was es- Municipal Utility District which made an extensive presentation pecially concerned by a trend of will see their old pumping station • Replacement & Installation on the 2017 housing package of weakening the provisions of the by Ace Hardware become a pub- legislation passed by the Cali- California Constitution in regard lic parking lot, with the pumping fornia Assembly and the hous- to unfunded mandates, that is, the station relocated to the east end of ing bills under consideration by law that says that if the state im- town. Srivatsa discussed current 3469 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette the Assembly in 2018. Over 300 poses requirements on local gov- projects for new residential units, 925-284-9510 bills have been introduced which ernments, the state must pay for and talked about the EBMUD www.lafayetteglasscompany.com CSLB # 489426, CSLB # 795837 would, if adopted, impact every them. According to de Busschere, pedestrian and bike parkway area of housing law. a new California commission is that will eventually reach from In 2017, 15 of the over 130 weakening that requirement, and the Veterans’ Building to BART, housing bills introduced were he cited SB 828, currently under with an entryway, plaza, ADA- signed into law. Srivatsa said there consideration, which says that the accessible pathway, 60 bike park- All Airports were four major themes: fund- state is not mandated to reimburse ing spaces, and suspended art. In ing affordable housing, facilitat- when local agencies have the addition she mentioned that Steve TAXI BLEU Served 24/7 ing housing production, changes power to impose fees or taxes to Cortese, who renovated La Fiesta to annual reporting requirements cover the required services. He Square, has purchased and has Dispatch: and housing element updates, and urged the joint councils to push exciting plans for the old Wells 925-849-2222 changes to the processing of hous- the League of Cities to sue on leg- Fargo Building at the intersection Direct: ing applications. islation he says will bankrupt cit- of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo 925-286-0064 Although some legislation ies and increase their legal costs. Boulevard. provides funds to address hous- Stephen Schnitzler presented Orinda Planning Director www.mytaxibleu.com ing issues, such as Senate Bill 2 an opposing point of view. A La- Drummond Buckley spoke about [email protected] which imposes a recording fee fayette resident and in-house at- Orinda’s downtown planning pro- per parcel on specifi ed real estate torney for Branagh Developers, cess, including the Streetscape documents, Srivatsa pointed out Schnitzler said he was speaking Master Plan and work on the day- that 90 percent of the funding will from a personal perspective only. lighting of San Pablo Creek as it “People who are buying homes in runs through downtown Orinda. Lamorinda now,” he said, “would He also spoke of the new business like to see downtowns become registration program and short- more dynamic, more dense, more term home rentals, which netted like Rockridge.” He felt that resi- Orinda $12,500 in transient oc- Community Gas Safety dents were less opposed to state cupancy tax in the last quarter of laws than local council members. 2017. This was the fi rst time that He also provided some updates on Orinda ever received TOT rev- Open House the progress of accessory dwelling enue. unit legislation. Although no actions were tak- Moraga Mayor Dave Trotter en at the meeting, city and town PG&E invites you to an open house to learn more presented a summary of Moraga council members agreed that it planning projects and briefl y ad- would be a good idea for the plan- about gas safety work in Lafayette dressed zoning and regulatory ning staffs of the three jurisdiction updates on home-based wineries, to coordinate closely on the com- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has been working with the City of commercial planning develop- plex issues of state legislation and Lafayette and the local community to plan for important gas safety work. This ment, the Moraga Center Specifi c how to best accomplish the hous- includes reviewing the area above the natural gas transmission pipeline for Plan, the implementation proj- ing goals of their residents, such items like trees and structures that could pose a potential safety concern. ect, and the hillside and ridgeline as providing housing for their regulations, which were adopted children and grandchildren. We recently completed an additional review of the area above the pipeline along last month after six years in the Presentations from the meet- the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, the Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail and other works. Moraga now has many ing are available at https://cityo- public areas in the city. PG&E will be sharing the results along with information current and pending projects for forinda.box.com/s/vv25ljhtdob- on how we will be working together to replace those trees that are located too residential units, including Cami- 4w1q5lr88n64g8wi6k33i. close to the pipeline. no Ricardo (26), Bella Vista (27),

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Track workout in San Francisco with Patty Hung’s signifi cant other Don Maxon, sons Erick and David, and step-daughter, Mailee. Photos provided

ne of the great traditions One does not just show up to the Mother’s Day Mother’s Day in sports is the annual run- Boston Marathon, the Holy Grail of is Sunday, th is Sunday, O May 13 th ning of the Boston Mara- marathons. As someone who grew May 13 thon, which is run on Patriot’s Day, up in Boston, it was Hung’s goal to the third Monday of April. The return as a competitor. “I have run race began in 1897 with a total of marathons for a long time,” Hung Entire Collection 18 runners and has grown to the said. “My fi rst race was in Marin point where there are over 30,000 and I offi cially qualifi ed for the 20% OFF runners and 500,000 spectators ev- Boston Marathon at the California Best of Spring! Modern Styling, SALE Bursting with Color! ery year. International Marathon in Sacra- All Sleepwear Longtime Orinda resident Patty mento. It was always in my heart Assorted Styles OFF Hung, 72, has created a tradition of to run this race.” and Patterns 25% her own having just run her 32nd The Boston Marathon is more consecutive Boston Marathon, than a race to Hung; it’s fam- 027+(5ಬ6'$<,66 81'$<0$<7+ owning the women’s longest active ily. Hung’s uncle Joe was always streak. (Daniel Larsen, with 48 rac- very supportive of her running and and es has the overall longest streak). would bring her to Harvard stadi-

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Bartlett said there is no for those with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias Science at the University of Cali- government believes citizens need evidence that Russia altered U.S. STIMULATING GAMES fornia at Berkeley, the presentation encouragement to protect them- citizens’ votes, but there is clear ACTIVITIES CRAFTS clarifi ed cultural and political simi- selves from direct attacks. The indication that voters were target- LIVE MUSICAL EXERCISE larities and differences within gov- dominant viewpoint results in gov- ed with massive misinformation. ENTERTAINMENT FRIENDSHIP ernments and citizens in the United ernment-sponsored ads, like one Asked if the government is likely States, Europe and Japan. comic-book style scenario that has to take specifi c action to prevent fu- Bartlett offered technical ex- a young man about to kiss a woman ture problems, he said, “There’s a pertise from work as a computer declare, pseudo-romantically, “Such lot of talking about it, but I haven’t programmer prior to his current a weak password, doesn’t suit you.” seen any action. The problem with concentration: conducting fi eld Classes in schools teach young peo- the U.S. is that we can’t do it with- research on security policy in Ja- ple how to create safe passwords, out cracking down on countries pan. Stating his intention—to leave use patches and update protection and to a certain extent, on our free people with awareness and knowl- software or have operating systems speech rights. You could not pick a edge to independently discuss the swept clean of malware. better country to do this to, in some topic after the forum—Bartlett The European Union’s 28 ways.” 925-254-3465 said understanding the differences member states emphasize personal On China, he said the gov- allows people in the U.S. to make privacy as does Japan, but high- ernment that controls a tight, in- 433 Moraga Way Orinda lamorindarespite.org informed choices about protecting light control. The primary concern terlocked internet ecosystem is their cyber security. for Europeans is ownership of primarily concerned with their citi- “We’re not going to get a better personal data. “They worry about zens’ online activities, not that of deal with things like personal secu- Facebook and Google, not just be- outside actors. Facebook, Bartlett rity unless people actually get out cause of hackers, but because of suggested, has no incentive to make and vote for it,” he said. Civic en- the ways the data can be used by changes as long as they are making gagement expressed through politi- the companies,” Bartlett said. In a money. No one was thinking about cal activism, he suggested, there- case involving Google, a 12-year- security when the internet and so- fore requires deep understanding old newspaper report about a com- cial media platforms were created. of how countries and governments pany in Spain that had been in fi - “They were just inventing some- approach cyber security. nancial trouble was picked up by thing cool,” he said. “In the United States, cyber Google and put online. “Suddenly, A clear question – a subject ripe space is viewed by government a the archival information meant for more discussion – lingered as domain like air or water where we people viewing the owner’s profi le people left the presentation. How have to duke it out with other ac- started to react to his at one time much freedom are Americans will- tors,” he said. This framing of cy- having been in fi nancial trouble,” ing to sacrifi ce or turn over to the ber security as a national defense said Bartlett. “Google’s argument government to gain greater cyber issue means countries like North was that it was public information. security? Korea that may have less military Europeans didn’t agree and said it To learn about the WAC and fi repower – missiles, bombs, ships, fell under their ‘right to be forgot- future events, visit http://www. airplanes – may build vast, cheaper- ten’ rules. They said it was caus- worldaffairs.org/index.php French film ‘Back to Burgundy’ opens in               Orinda By Sophie Braccini          !! about her own abilities, blossoms "  ! into a winemaker and a woman. Jean, the eldest that left the farm to live far away comes to terms with his childhood, and Jérémie, the youngest, asserts himself and becomes free from overbearing in-laws. The movie rings true and will touch spectators in many ways: the THE #1 Premier fi lm delves into the untold family Active Senior stories and the misunderstandings Living Community that come from lack of communi- in Downtown cation, the siblings’ different per- Walnut Creek! ceptions depending on their birth order, and the diffi culty asserting Photo provided one’s independence while pre- fter two powerful but dark tionships. serving one’s heritage and roots. Amovies, the International The movie takes place in the The movie also broaches contem- Film Showcase brings a much vineyards of Burgundy during a porary issues such as feminism, sweeter feel-good fi lm to Orinda full year of its changing seasons. ecology and mixing of races. with the French production, “Back The family owns some signifi cant The fi lm may be a little slow to Burgundy.” The French title, vineyard acreage, and the movie for an American audience, but “Ce qui nous lie,” has a double takes the spectator beautifully people should enjoy the charm of meaning and could be translated to along for the entire cycle of tradi- this lovely countryside and the tra- either “what attaches us together” tional winemaking. ditional way of making wine. Bur- or “what links us,” and better ex- But beyond the anecdotal gundy vineyards are still owned presses the constraints and beauty and documentary-like aspect of by families rather than corpora- of the relationships between the the movie, what is at stake here tions, and making wine is a craft three main characters of the movie is how three young people, now where the personality of the wine- – three siblings confronted with orphaned, fi nd their way to fulfi ll- makers comes through. In order to their father’s death. As they deal ment and realization, between tra- realize a movie that is true to that with their inheritance, both mate- dition and “terroir,” as they spread specifi c craft, Klapisch worked rial and psychological, each fi nds their wings and explore new ter- with local farmer-winemakers their way into complete adult- ritories. during the whole year, alongside • It’s all about Location, Location, Location hood. “Back to Burgundy” is a Klapisch likes to observe and the actors. • Savory Restaurant-style Dining fundamentally optimistic movie. explore this age, between 20 and The director, who also wrote • Heated Pool, Spa, & 24-Hour After the premature death of 30, when people still have some the movie, explained that the fi lm Fitness Center their father, three siblings between of their childhood soul inside but was actually shot over a full year, • Continuing Education & Social 25 and 30 years old are reunited are gradually become responsible during four different sets of weeks, Events, Weekly off -site Excursions and must decide what to do with adults. Much like the wine that and that the scenario evolved one • Optional In-Home Care, if needed, as you the family winemaking farm. The takes time to be made, nature fol- season after another. can age-in-place to 120+ backdrop of the movie is wine- lows rhythms that need to be re- “Back to Burgundy” will play making, but what really interests spected, and during that year the at the Orinda Theatre for one Call 943-7427 Today to schedule a Tour! the director, Cedric Klapisch three siblings change. Juliette, week, starting on May 4. For more www.TheHeritageDowntown.com (“The Spanish Apartment,” “Chi- the middle sister, lacking self- information, visit lamorindathe- nese Puzzle”), are the human rela- confi dence and having doubts atres.com. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B3 Lafayette Garden Club hosts its Artful Garden Tour in May By Jenn Freedman dramatic transformation. In the lower garden, a sculpture of Da- vid peeks over the hornbeam and camellia hedges. The spaces in this area are designed into color- themed “rooms.” The red room features red camellias, the yellow room springs yellow roses, the blue room includes clematis, and the orange room contains roses, Joyful Beginnings Preschool dahlias, coppertips, zinnias, wall- Play-based learning (ages 2 - Pre-K) fl owers and cannas. The upper garden incorpo- Open daily 8:30 - 11:45 rates weathered steel accents, Lunch Bunch Option until 2:45 shade-loving perennials, and (925) 284-1143 more sculptures, of course. The www.joyfulbeginningsschool.org stone and steel terraced hillside Schedule a tour today! highlight ornamental grasses, Geranium-fi lled window boxes Photos provided allium, sage, bearded iris, roses and smoke bush. Our preschool program is designed to The Lafayette Garden Club rustic antiques and extensive The pop-up market and plant challenge each area of a child’s will host its Artful Gardens plant varietals. Geranium-fi lled sale will be located at one of the development; including physical, Tour over Mother’s Day week- window boxes charm visitors as other gardens on the tour. The social, emotional, spiritual, and end on Saturday May 12, from they transition from the home market will feature local artisans’ cognitive. Children’s play is a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self-guided to the surrounding gardens. The treasures including botanical art, primary vehicle for and indicator tour will explore fi ve magnifi cent winding, interconnected spaces jewelry, ceramics, and specialty of their growth. Child initiated, Lamorinda gardens at the height are each enclosed by a notewor- food items. The plant sale will teacher supported play is an of their spring glory, plus offer a thy relic, from an antique arbor feature plants propagated by club essential component of a pop-up market and plant sale. to a wrought-iron fence to a members. developmentally appropriate classroom.

The garden club was founded stone wall. Over 100 rose bush- The self-guided tour visits almost 50 years ago and has over es of various types are planted four Lafayette gardens and one Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Rd., Lafayette 140 members, making it one of throughout the garden and climb Orinda garden. In addition to the the largest garden clubs in the its many arbors. two gardens described above, Bay Area. After a long hiatus, the The garden is continually visitors will also enjoy a family- club has brought back the garden evolving with new delights. In- friendly delight in Happy Valley, tour as their primary fundraiser spired by a recent trip to Spain, an elegant retreat also in Happy this year. “We felt it was a great the latest garden addition is a Mo- Valley, and a California cottage opportunity to get the communi- roccan soaking pool surrounded garden near downtown Lafay- ty and our members involved and by a patio made with reclaimed ette. Visitors can drive to three have some fun together,” explain bricks and tropical plants includ- gardens; shuttles will transport co-chairs Laurie Reich, Melinda ing pygmy date palms, asparagus guests to the other two gardens. Flanders, Chris Voll Chernin, and ferns, shell ginger, and princess The starting point will be desig- Laurie Callaway. “The tour can fl owers. The new hillside gar- nated on tickets. give you good ideas of what you den features drought tolerant Tickets are tax-deductible and might want to do in your garden, and California natives, includ- cost $40 each, or $35 each when teach you about new plants, and ing cranesbill geranium, smoke four or more are purchased. They offer a fun day out with friends bush, and various sages. may be purchased online at the and family.” Another notable stop on the club’s website, lafayettegarden-

Proceeds from the garden tour is an Orinda garden that is club.com, in person at The Lazy tour benefi t local school horticul- truly an art-fi lled paradise: a stun- K at Orchard Nursery, or via tural projects, Lafayette beauti- ning one-acre estate masterfully mail by sending a self-addressed fi cation projects, and other local interlaced with texture, color, stamped envelope and check to nonprofi ts. and sculptures collected from lo- the Lafayette Garden Club, P. O.

One of the tour highlights is cal and internationally-renowned Box 294, Lafayette, CA, 94549. an eclectic treasure in Lafayette artists. Established in 1979, the Tickets are limited and the tour developed over 25 years: an art- land was once covered in black- will take place rain or shine. ist’s personal creation fi lled with berries and poison oak before its For further information, go to lafayettegardenclub.com. www.ANTIGUADOORS.COM 321 Hartz Ave, Ste #5, Danville, CA [email protected]

This sculpture fi nds its home in this shade garden

Roses climb this antique arbor Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Music Student Service League and LLLC Bookmark Contest winners announced Macy’s Fundraiser raises $7K for Submitted by Kay Pekrul Rett syndrome Submitted by Bianca Tung

The winners, front row, from left: Lily Harris, second grade, Burton Valley; Oliver Cheng, kindergarten, Springhill; Matt Roberts, fi rst grade, Lafayette E.; Grace Wolpert, fourth grade, Lafayette; Jonah Mateo, third grade, St. Perpetua; second row: Chloe Quintella, seventh grade, Stanley Middle School, Madeline Venturini, Sofi a Bartos, (Hall of Fame), sixth grade, Stanley; Zarah Thomas, sixth grade, Stanley; K. Yasumura, (Hall of Fame), seventh grade, Saklan School, Katrina Ortman, eighth grade, Stanley. Photo provided he Lafayette Library and Learning Cen- worth $10 for our Friends Corner Book Shop Tter Bookmark Contest attracted about and in addition a complimentary framing of 500 entries this year. the winning bookmarks from Anthony Ruiz The winners of each grade level partici- of FastFrame. All the winning bookmarks pated in the Bookmark Contest Award Cer- can be viewed in the Lafayette Library and emony. Each young artist received a $25 gift in the Friends Corner Book Shop. certifi cate for Bel & Bunnas, gift certifi cates Girls from Miramonte High School came to the event to support the cause. Photos provided he Music Student Service League Nues’ daughter, Katie, was born in 2002 St. Perpetua donates over 500 lbs. T(MSSL) partnered with Macy’s of Wal- and was diagnosed with Rhett syndrome nut Creek April 28 and hosted the fi rst annu- in 2003. As the Nues family endured this of food to Monument Crisis Center al fashion show in support of the Katie Nues challenging experience, Nues realized that Submitted by Heather Travale Foundation. MSSL is a student-run, nonprof- patients and families suffering from Rhett it organization, whose mission is to spread syndrome had a hard time fi nding support happiness through music, and provide sup- systems. In 2004, Katie’s Clinic began to port to those in need. The Katie Nues Foun- provide such support for these families on dation provides funding for Katie’s Clinic at the West Coast. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, which The foundation’s charter is to maximize is one of the few places in the United States the support for Rett syndrome patients and that specializes in the diagnosis and com- their families with the funding they receive. prehensive care for girls and young women Also in attendance were the Blanco and with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic mutation Corpus family. Emily Blanco and Samantha that affects young girls’ brain development, Corpus are two courageous, strong ladies making it challenging to walk, speak and use who suffer from Rett syndrome. their hands as they mature into adulthood. In speaking with Nues, she shared her There are approximately 1,000 cases in the praise and appreciation for this strong ef- United States per year. fort by MSSL and the major endorsement by Photo provided The fundraiser was a huge success, with Macy’s, which generously donated $7,000 to over 120 members of the community show- the Katie Nues Foundation. Afood drive led by the seventh-grade class ter school hours. Once at the Crisis center, ing up to support this tremendous cause at Without signifi cant funding or resources at St. Perpetua in Lafayette resulted in the students unloaded all of the heavy boxes the downtown Macy’s store. Paige Nues, from the government, it makes these types collecting 502 pounds of high-protein food of food, and while Monument Crisis Center the founder of the Katie Nues’ Foundation, of fundraisers that much more important in – peanut butter, canned meats, canned sea- employees inspected and weighed the food, delivered a heartfelt message to the MSSL providing critical support for those suffering food, canned beans, bagged beans – which the students met with an MCC representa- organization, its friends and Macy’s for sup- from this syndrome. was donated to the Monument Crisis Center tive and learned all about the many services porting this event. on March 28. The students created posters to the shelter provides, such as providing free advertise the event at school, and went into food to needy families and senior citizens, each classroom to talk about the food drive English as a Second Language classes, af- and the Monument Crisis Center. Food was terschool tutoring for kids, computer lessons collected over a two-week period. for all ages, resume creation help, yoga and On the day of the event, students gathered tai chi classes for senior citizens, and more. and counted all the food (the fourth-grade The students then went into the back class collected the most number of items), pantry area, which is a small warehouse, and and loaded it all into two SUVs. The actual sorted all of the food they had donated. trip to deliver and sort the food occurred af-

MSSL accepts the $7,000 check from Macy’s. Pictured: Serena Wang, MSSL president, Bianca Tung, secretary, Michelle Chen, vice president, and Max Chen, historian. Margaret Dalton Feb 4, 1945 - Mar 14, 2018 National Charity League hosts tea Margaret Dalton, a delightful, artistically gifted, and beloved teacher for nearly 40 years passed at Moraga Royale away peacefully last month in the Submitted by Audrey Allen company of loving friends. he members of the 2021 class of the of the artwork.” The food served varied from She and her sister Geraldine TLamorinda Chapter of National Charity small sandwiches, fruit kabobs, macaroons, grew up in Durham, California, a League hosted a tea at the Moraga Royale cookies, madeleines, and more. rural community outside Chico, on Assisted Living facility March 25. The girls spent time talking with the resi- the 2,000-acre ranch of her father, The theme of the tea was centered around dents, serving them food, and entertaining. Vernon Fish. Margaret spent her teen the fl oral paintings of Claude Monet. On They sang a few songs, and held a raffl e for years in Chico, graduating from high each table were small fl oral paintings, and the residents to win the fl ower centerpieces. school in 1962. centerpieces made by the girls in the chap- “My favorite part about the tea was getting After two years at Colorado ter. “The NCL-sponsored tea was inspired by to talk to the seniors and learning about their Women’s College in Denver, she Monet artwork,” said Trudy Deutz, a patron- lives when they were younger,” said Helena transferred to San Francisco State, ess of the 2021 class and coordinator of the Bardsley, a member of the 2021 NCL class. where she earned her BA and event. “The NCL members brought in mini “A highlight of the afternoon was the teaching credential in 1967, and hand-painted reproductions of Monet art- time the residents and the young ladies from began what would be a lifelong career guiding, nurturing and inspiring small work for the tables, two large screens with NCL spent together. All the Moraga Royale children. a famous Monet bridge painting that the residents were interested in learning more Ms. Dalton, who was known as Miss Margaret to thousands of youngsters residents walked through to enter the dining about their visitors and sharing stories about and parents, began in the Head Start program at a preschool in an underserved room, along with favors and fl ower center- their lives,” Deutz said. pieces that all refl ected the colors and themes West Oakland neighborhood. After three years she moved to Glorietta School in Orinda, where she taught kindergarten for nine years. In 1979 she began her tenure at the White Pony and Meher Schools, teaching third grade, kindergarten Community Service: We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some and – toward the end of her career – the youngest children in the preschool until of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news and informa- her retirement in 2017. For several years before retirement, she chose not to tion about their activities. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] collect a salary, donating her time instead. with the subject header In Service to the Community. According to those that worked with her, she brought her wonderful artistic sensibilities into her work with little ones, cultivating their creativity by patiently teaching them to express themselves through the medium of paint. She Share Your Celebrations and Remembrances was an inspiration to younger teachers, who marveled at her ability to prepare If you would like to share an announcement about a special event or art projects with love, beauty and respect. Her friends and students knew that achievement, such as a wedding, engagement, scholarship or gradu- beneath her quiet exterior was a lively, elfi n, playful quality that endeared her to ation of a local resident, or about a special person from Lamorinda children and adults alike. Her former principal, Ellen Evans said, “Margaret’s devotion to her students who has passed, send a photo along with your text (up to 250 words) was exemplary, as were her standards for their care. Her preschool art table was to [email protected], and include “Celebrations and a place of joy and inspiration. She is missed.” Remembrances” in the subject line. A private service was held recently with close friends in attendance. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B5 Wagner Ranch holds biggest ever Summer Math With Makers’ Faire By Sora O’Doherty A Sense of Humor Very Flexible Sessions Hourly, daily, bi-weekly, weekly Classes, small groups, pairs, or individual tutoring 22 years as a Bay Area Public School Teacher Only missed Loves Math and having fun 1 problem on his Math SAT Let me pass on my passion to your student Open to 3rd - 12th graders Michael Adler ([email protected])

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Miller each school, superseding the exist- demic life, athletic commitments anxiety or depression, it’s neces- ing Counseling Offi ces. and extracurricular responsibilities. sary for an effective plan to be in “We wanted to put physical and “There is also the stress of being place for a healthy transition back mental health as a prominent part a normal teen and navigating peer to school,” says Gans. of our campuses,” said McNamara. pressure, social media and friend- The school shootings add an- “Sometimes it’s situational, like ships,” she adds. “I have seen situa- other layer to some anxious stu- parents going through a divorce or tions where students are so stressed dents, according to Gans: “It can be a death in the family. We needed to out and tired that they forget to eat!” diffi cult to concentrate when wor- address the health and feelings of Other pressures facing today’s ried about your safety.” the students and reduce the stigma teens include: social media pres- Parental infl uence is essential about asking for help.” sure, body image (for both boys Parents can help alleviate stress Students can download a mind- and girls), navigating friendships, and anxieties, or they can contrib- fulness app and are given tools for pressure from parents to succeed, ute to their effects. self care. In more severe cases the fi tting in, drugs and alcohol, fi gur- “It’s important for parents to staff can coordinate counseling on- ing out sexual identity, college ap- know about the challenges these site for treatment or recommend plications and transitioning to col- students face and support them to appropriate interventions. lege. lead healthier lives,” says Gans. John Barakos, a Mental Health Challenge Success, a Stanford- She mentioned skills such as listen- Intervention Specialist at Cam- affi liated nonprofi t, made many ing without judgment, being aware polindo, says, “We allow students recommendations for reducing of mood swings, and hearing about to have a quiet place to talk or anxiety and stress in high schools, their frustrations without trying to connect them with help.” He cites including later start times, reduc- fi x them. “A student is often partic- mindfulness as an intervention for tion in homework and project- ularly grateful when a parent shares anxiety, along with breathing, basic based learning. a similar past experience.” BigStock image meditative skills and even taking a The AUHSD schools addressed Gans warns that if parents are espite the fact that Americans American College Health Asso- class in yoga on campus. these issues by adding later start concerned, they should consider Dare safer and more secure to- ciation found a dramatic increase One way of coping with anxi- times on Mondays and Fridays, whether there has been a major day than at any other point in hu- of undergraduates who reported ety in educational settings is the instituting Academy periods on shift in personality and/or changes man history – as reported by Taylor “overwhelming anxiety” in the increasing use of 504 plans, an Wednesdays and Fridays to give in eating or sleeping habits. “If so,” Clark in his book “Nerve” – anxi- previous year – from 50 percent in educational tool that allows ac- students time to work on home- she says, “I suggest going to their ety and stress issues are at unprec- 2011 to 62 percent in 2016. This commodations for students with work, and adopting project-based pediatrician for a check-in and ex- edented highs at school campuses fi gure includes a high percentage physical or mental conditions. For learning, as typifi ed by the new ploring outside therapy as further around the nation. recalling their senior year of high example, a student with anxiety is- Living Earth biology curriculum. assistance and support.” Our local public high schools school. sues could be allowed more time on Students can come to the Coun- As a sign of the times, Barakos are no exception. Noted psychologist and anxi- tests or homework, or be allowed to seling Center at any of the AUHSD recalls working with an elemen- On the 2015 Stanford Survey of ety specialist Robert Leahy says leave the classroom when feeling schools to discuss mental health tary student recently who wanted Adolescent Behavior, for example, that the seeds of worry are planted anxious. challenges they are facing. “We to tell a scary story. “I thought it Campolindo and Miramonte high early: “The average high school “A 504 plan is one response,” look at the consequences of their was going to be a ghost story, like school students reported that 83 student today has the same level of says Barakos, “but if the symptoms actions – good or bad – and explore around the campfi re, but instead he percent and 82 percent (respective- anxiety as the average psychiatric are more serious we enact an Inde- what they can do differently,” says used his best scary voice and told ly) “often” or “always” experience patient in the early 1950s.” pendent Educational Plan. Most of- Gans. “I focus on self-care strate- about a boy who is in lockdown in stress from schoolwork. Over 62 ‘Wellness Centers’ created on ten, though, we work on it through gies and emphasize the importance his class and hears the attacker ap- percent of Acalanes High School campus face-to-face counseling.” of school/life balance.” proaching. At the end, the attacker students agree that academic ex- In response, the AUHSD School years are more than If students are in serious dis- is found sleeping in the janitor’s pectations are high and cause too formed a Mental Health Task homework, tests and grades tress, Gans makes an effort to en- room.” much stress. Force, chaired by Assistant Super- Allison Gans, Acalanes’ men- sure they have additional support Barakos worries that instead of Anxiety has overtaken depres- intendent Amy McNamara, recom- tal health intervention specialist, systems, contacting the parent if a monster in the closet, it is now sion as the most common reason mending changes that the board has noticed a steady increase in the a student appears to be suicidal. part of a young person’s mythology college students seek counseling adopted. These changes led to the number of anxious students, citing “When the student returns from that real monsters can show up at services. An annual survey by the creation of Wellness Centers at the stress of balancing their aca- hospitalization for treatment of school.

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(925) 283-4200 www.mathnasium.com those who supplement with a post Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B7 Wedding in the Aegis garden By Sophie Braccini Friends, family and residents behaved little dog. She was also sat quietly as Molly, radiant in a beaming with pride, talking to the white and silver dress, walked in residents who were participating to meet David who was waiting and sharing their joy. for her at the altar where a Bud- She explained that it was the dhist priest, a friend of Molly’s, residents who had been at the root was going to offi ciate. The cer- of this event: the fi rst ever wed- emony began, interlaced with ding celebrated in any of the Ae- Buddhist chants and bells, offer- gis residences. She said that when ing of fl owers, and holding of the residents heard of the marriage, nenju – traditional Japanese Bud- they wanted to be with Molly dhist beads. on this important day. So many Then the two exchanged wanted to go that the only thing vows in front of the assembly and that had to be done was to host promises were made to be true, the ceremony on the premises. to trust, to love, to hear one an- And so it was done. other, to understand, to be open, Moses commented that one of to support each other. Live mu- the most beautiful aspects of the sic, cutting of the cake, food and event was the lively mix of peo- champagne were part of the joy- ple who rejoiced and shared their ful afternoon. best wishes with the new couple, Candice Moses, the director from young children to most of of Moraga Aegis, was in charge the senior residents, all united in of one thing during the festivi- a celebration of love. Bride and groom cut the cake at Aegis in Moraga. Photo Sophie Braccini ties: taking care of Molly’s well- or the fi rst time ever, a wed- tor Molly Gleason-Kodama who Some 150 chairs were in- Fding was celebrated in the wed during a perfectly simple stalled under a large tent in the courtyard at Moraga Aegis. It and touching Buddhist ceremony large courtyard of the residence. was not residents getting married, where all the residents were in- Flowers were everywhere, scent- however, but Marketing Direc- vited. ing the air and lifting the spirits. SANCTUAIRE SPA ‘French Connection’ closes Gold Coast Mother’s Day Package Three luxurious hours of pampering with Chamber Players season wine & chocolate-covered strawberries! Submitted by Pamela Freund-Striplen BONUS: out the demanding program. 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Open to the Public 7 Days a Week • www.caleyecare.com 510.642.2020 • Free510.642.2020 Parking with Appointments Pamela Freund-Striplen Page: B8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Lamorinda’s Not to be missed Not to be missed ART and eras, from calypso to folk and LECTURE & LITERATURE Religious Services Gershwin to Sting, the Diablo Wom- Valley Art Gallery presents their en’s Chorale will move and inspire. KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents Purchase advance tickets by calling new juried show, “Bay Area Life,” Nomi Prins, 1-800-838-3006 or online at www. author of “Collusion: opening May 12, with a free recep- Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church DiabloWomensChorale.org. Prices How Central Bankers Rigged the tion from 3 to 6 p.m. on May 12. Ju- 433 Moraga Way, Orinda, 254-3422 are $25 General Admission and $15 World” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on ror Emma Acker, associate curator www.holyshepherd.org Student. Sunday, May 6, at St. John’s Pres- of American Art, Fine Art Museums byterian Church, 2727 College Av- 8:30 a.m. Traditions Worship Service of San Francisco, will present the ju- Cantare Con Vivo closes its 31st enue, Berkeley. Nomi Prins will dis- 9:45 a.m. Education for all ages ror’s awards at that time. www.val- cuss her new book, answer questions 10:45 a.m. Celebrations Worship Service season with “A Jubilant Song,” leyartgallery.org and sign books. Hosted by Vylma V. Coffee Fellowship at 9:30 and 11:45 a.m. featuring all performing choirs on Cost: $12 advance, $15 door. For Childcare available for ages 5 and younger Lamorinda Arts Alliance presents stage, presenting a diverse selec- tion of American music, including more info see http://www.brown- Artist Talk: Joani Share and the folk, classical, popular, show songs papertickets.com/event/3353349 or Wood Carvings of Oaxaca, Mexico and spirituals. “A Jubilant Song” call (510) 967-4495. at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at the will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Lafayette Christian Church, 584 Orinda Books presents a Lun- May 20 at the Lafayette-Orinda Sunday Sacrament Service Glenside Drive. Share will present a cheon with Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr., Georgeanne Brennan, at 10AM slide show and talk about the won- Lafayette. Tickets: General $27.50; introducing her new book, “Win- derful wooden creatures of Oaxaca Scripture Study & Senior $22; Student $10. Purchase dows on Provence,” at 11:30 a.m. called “Alebrijes.” Share will bring Youth Programs Tickets by phone (510) 836-0789 on May 17. Luncheon will include examples from her collection and Everyone welcome! or online: https://cantareconvivo.se- Salade Nicoise using Georgeanne’s 3776 Via Granada, Moraga share information about the arts in cure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S- recipe, crusty French bread, a glass the villages surrounding the city of 0B000005BBJMUA4. www.cantar- of Rose’ and a Provencal biscuit. Oaxaca. Free. www.joanishare.com econvivo.org $20 includes $10 off price of book. Call (925) 254-7606 to make your “Creative Synergy” Artists Susan Stanley Middle School presents reservation. McKenna List, Camille Young and Jazz Café from 6 to 10 p.m. on Fri- Dalia Alekna, who worked together KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS day, June 1 in the Stanley Multi-pur- for years in their Lafayette La Fiesta pose room. This is a collaborative 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org Square studio, reunite in this show Moraga Valley Presbyterian performance of Jazz student musi- “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s of their original oils, watercolors, Church will hold a Respite Night journey, you are welcome here!” cians from Stanley, Campolindo and pastels and jewelry. The show runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4, Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. | Sunday School 10 a.m Acalanes. Support the fundraising through May at The Orinda Library a fun night out for special needs chil- efforts of the Stanley Middle School Art Gallery, 26 Orinda Way, with an dren and siblings while their parents Jazz Program and enjoy a memo- opening reception from 2:30 to 4:30 get some time off. Free and open to rable evening of music. General p.m. on May 6. everyone. To register your children, admission $10; elementary students contact Mary Kaye Stephens: gram- $5; free for children under 6. Food, Lamorinda Arts Alliance Print- [email protected]. 10 Moraga raffl e drawings and silent auction making Exhibit “Under Pressure” Valley Ln., Moraga. (925) 376-4800; (cash only). Tickets at stanleymusic. Lafayette United Methodist Church May 2 through June 2 at Main Street mvpctoday.org. org or at the door (cash only). 955 Moraga Road 925.284.4765 thelumc.org Arts Gallery, 613 Main Street, Mar- Sunday 10am Worship and Faith Formation for all ages Free event for Lamorinda families tinez. There will be a free opening THEATER/DANCE Opportunities to Love God, Love Others, reception from 2 to 5 p.m. on May and students to bring awareness and Serve the World 5. Light refreshments will be served. DVC Drama presents a new mu- surrounding internet bullying from A talented group of printmakers will 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 sical “Godspell” running May 4 be displaying their etchings, lin- in the Orinda Library auditorium. through 20 at 321 Golf Club Rd., ocuts, woodblock prints and multi- Dr. Gary Nye, a prominent psy- Pleasant Hill. A small group of peo- media prints. chiatrist in Lamorinda for decades, ple help Jesus tell different parables will share his expert opinion on the MUSIC by using a wide variety of games, subject matter and will hold a panel 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, Orinda storytelling techniques, and a hefty discussion with the audience. There 254-3770. www.ststephensorinda.org SAGE (Students for the Advance- dose of comic timing. An eclectic will be refreshments, food, and en- blend of songs, ranging in style from Sunday 8am, 10am ment of Global Education) Club tertainment while several speakers pop to vaudeville, is employed as at Acalanes High School will be address issues surrounding social the story of Jesus’ life dances across hosting its annual Benefi t Concert media abuse. the stage. The messages of kindness, from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 4 in the St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church tolerance, community, and love Performing Arts Center at Acalanes Moraga Valley Presbyterian come vibrantly to life. Show times A Loving Community High School. The acts will feature Church invites moms, grandmoth- are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Satur- Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM students showcasing their talents in ers and daughters in preschool/kin- days, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. support of Trust in Education, an or- dergarten to a Royal Princess Tea In-church Youth Zone, 10 AM Nursery Childcare For tickets, call (925) 969-2358 or ganization that promotes education, Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat- go to our website at www.dvcdrama. 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws specifi cally women’s, in Afghani- urday, May 19, including tea, scones, net. stan. crafts, story time and more. Register online: mvpctoday.org. 10 Moraga The SMC Dance Company pres- Saint Mary’s Jazz Band Con- Valley Ln., Moraga. 376.4800; ents “Radical/Rituals” 8 p.m. certs: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 mvpctoday.org. Thursday, Friday and Saturday (3 and 5 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Claeys p.m. show) May 10, 11 and 12 at Lounge and Lafayette Room, 1928 OTHER the LeFevre Theatre, 1928 Saint Saint Mary’s Road. Treat yourself to Mary’s Road, Moraga. Faculty cho- “Stroke Prevention and Life’s Sim- a lively concert of up-tempo num- reographers explore the possibilities ple 7” is bers, dance tunes, and instrumental the topic for the First Friday of dance as resistance, in a concert jazz soloists under the direction of Forum at 1:30 p.m. on May 4 in the featuring the Saint Mary’s College maestro John Maltester. $5 - Gen- Sanctuary of Lafayette-Orinda Pres- Dance Company. The concert also eral Admission, $2 - Students and byterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, La- features works choreographed by Seniors. Tickets may be purchased fayette. Dr. Mary K. Donnelly, who guest artist Andrew Merrell. Gen- at the door of the Soda Center. Free holds a doctorate in nursing practice, eral admission tickets are $15 and parking in the Soda Activity Center and is an assistant professor at the can be purchased online at https:// upper lot. University of San Francisco School www.stmarys-ca.edu/radicalrituals. of Nursing and Health Professions ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH Musicians In Concert (MIC) is Student and Senior discounts. is the speaker. Refreshments will be having its served at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 inaugural fundraising Saint Mary’s Theater Department event from 7 to 9 p.m. on Satur- Free. For further information, call Presents “Under 30: A Festival of Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am day May 5 at the Veterans Memo- (925) 283-8722. One Acts” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm rial Hall in Lafayette. The benefi t May 16 at LeFevre Theatre, 1928 Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Cen- Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 11 – 2 will generate funds for educational Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga. The ter presents scholarships and grants to assist “Addressing Racism In www.christianscienceorinda.org Festival is an evening of plays writ- young musicians and underfunded Our Community” - Alyson Reimer, ten by creative writing and theater UC Berkeley from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bay Area music programs. The live students, as well as being performed on Saturday, May 5 at Oak View performance will open with a world- and directed by students. This year’s Room, Walnut Creek Library, 1644 class jazz set followed by a 90-min- themes move widely to explore N. Broadway, Walnut Creek. From JOIN US FOR WORSHIP ute tribute to the late great Bay Area American gun culture, family histo- UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute for a performer Mic Gillette. Tickets are ALL ARE WELCOME ry, grief and memory. Come support Fair and Inclusive Society, ‘Building $35 and are available at www.Musi- our rising playwrights, actors and di- the Beloved Community: Address- ciansInConcert.org. Sundays, 9:30 am & 5 pm rectors. Admission is free to all. ing Racism Inside the Classroom Gold Coast Chamber Players con- and Out’. Cost: $10 in advance; $15 The Peter Pan Foundation pres- at the door; free for students. For cert, “French Connection” at 7 p.m. ents its annual original musical more info see http://ourpeacecenter. on Saturday, May 19 in the Com- “Wish Upon a Star” over Memorial org or call (925) 933-7850 or email 10 Moraga Valley Lane munity Hall at the Lafayette Library. Day weekend May 26-28 at Diablo [email protected]. www.mvpctoday.org Tickets: $45 General, $40 Senior, 925.376.4800 Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road, $15 Student. Purchase online at in Pleasant Hill. The magical musi- The Berkeley Architectural Heri- www.gcplayers.org or by phone at cal adventure includes princesses, tage Association (BAHA) will hold (925) 283-3728. its 43rd annual Spring House Tour villains, heroes and many other be- and Garden Reception from 1 to 5 St. Perpetua Catholic Community The Diablo Women’s Chorale in- loved characters sure to delight au- diences of all ages. Proceeds benefi t p.m. on Sunday, May 6. This year’s Y vites you to join them at their Spring UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital house tour takes us to Berkeley celebrating our faith  enriching our community  sharing our gifts Concert, “The Rhythm of Life,” at Oakland. The show features more Woods, the bucolic hilltop tract ad- 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at Hill- than 200 performers in several al- joining Tilden Regional Park. Tour Join us side Covenant Church, 2060 Mag- ternating casts. Showtimes and casts map, illustrated guidebook, and re- Masses Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. nolia Way in Walnut Creek. Join this available online. Tickets are $25 for freshments will be provided. General Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. musical celebration of the changing School for TK - 8th grade adults and $15 for students, seniors admission $45; BAHA members $35. seasons of our heart, the poetry in Faith Formation for children and adults and military and can be purchased at For tour information and reserva- both joy and sorrow, and the soaring www.peterpanfoundation.org. tions, visit the BAHA website http:// 3454 Hamlin Road | Lafayette | stperpetua.org melodies of our soul as we traverse berkeleyheritage.com, email baha@ 925.283.0272 Parish | 925.284.1640 School this thing called life. On a journey berkeleyheritage.com, or call (510) through different musical genres 841-2242. ... continued on next page Wednesday, May 2, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B9 ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ By Derek Zemrak Building Foundations • Lifting • Leveling • Stabilizing

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Breakfast, Friday mornings at 7:00 am at The Lafaye e Park Hotel & Spa, Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafaye e. Check us out at Image provided www.lamorindasunrise.com or email he movie that has been in the making for Mickey Mouse is laughing all the way to the us at [email protected] Tover 10 years is now in theaters: “Avengers: bank with Goofy and the seven dwarfs pushing May 4 May 11 Infi nity War.” Marvel Studios and Disney have the wheelbarrows full of money. If music be the food of love? SUSPENSE! produced 18 previous Marvel fi lms to develop The star-studded cast (Robert Downey Jr., DREW PRICE-JOHNSON can A surprise special guest. the storyline and characters for each of the su- Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, explain it. His knowledge and Come to fi nd out! perheroes. After two earlier Avengers movies, Zoe Saldana, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, talent will inspire you. all the Marvel characters come together in one etc.) and all the action in the fi lm, will make you epic fi lm. feel like you did when you attended your fi rst It’s May, it’s May, the month of “Yes, you may” - Songwriters, Lerner and Loewe All the Avengers and their allies must be smorgasbord. There is so much to see and con- willing to sacrifi ce everything to stop Thanos sume, you can’t possibly take it all in. This a from destroying half of the universe. The movie movie that you will want to see more than once. is co-directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who It has been a long time since I could hear a pin previously directed Marvel’s “Captain America” drop at the end of a movie. “The Sixth Sense” Lafayette Rotary Club franchise. This is the type of movie that has so (1999) was that fi lm. As with all other Marvel Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. many surprises that cannot be discussed in a re- movies, stay for the end credits to fi nish before Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. view. When you see the movie, do not talk about leaving the theater, for there is one more scene. May 3: May 10: it to anyone who has not seen it. As with most That is the only spoiler alert I will share with Niroop Srivatsa: Thomas Fuller: Marvel movies, except for “Captain America,” you. the special effects are over the top and the battle Disney is marketing the movie as “The End Planning & Building Director SF Bay Area Bureau Chief scenes are larger-than-life. The movie was made of the End” but it is really the “End of the Begin- What’s Happening in Town for the New York Times for an estimated budget of $300 to $400 million ning.” dollars, but with the box offi ce success of the “Avengers: Infi nity War” is rated PG-13 for www.rotarylafayette.org other 18 Marvel movies this is not much of a risk intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca-197392963631366 for Disney Studios. “Avengers: Infi nity War” is throughout, language and some crude references. predicted to make over $1.2 billion worldwide. The total running time is 2 hours and 29 minutes. Not to be missed Not to be missed Not to be missed Lafayette Hiking Group China- Center. Tickets are $50 ($45 tax 3373 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafay- Orinda Community Church, 10 Ir- OTHER ... continued town and Oakland murals hike deductible), box lunch available ette. Free to members and those win Way, Orinda. Orinda residents meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, for $15. Purchase tickets at www. interested on becoming a member. 75 years and over will enjoy guest How to Generate Leads from May 12. Meet inside the Lafayette lafayettejuniors.org or Premier speaker Dr. Walter Bortz, Stanford your Website - 6 to 7:30 p.m. on BART station at 9:30 a.m. - bring Kitchens in Lafayette. The City of Orinda is hosting Gerontologist, speaking about en- May 9 at the Lafayette Library and Clipper Card and lunch money. a Pan-Asian Arts Festival this joying a higher quality of life while Learning Center Homework Cen- Visit Oakland’s Chinatown, and see Dogtown Downtown, from 9:30 Memorial Day weekend, May 26 aging. For reservations contact ter. Your website is the center of a range of murals in Oakland’s Chi- a.m. to noon on May 19 at Lafay- and 27 at the Orinda Community John Fazel, [email protected]; all marketing efforts, and should natown and Downtown/Uptown. ette Plaza Park. The event starts in Center and Orinda Library. The (925) 324-207. communicate how you serve your We will take BART to Lake Merritt the Lafayette Library and Learn- two-day celebration, part of Asian/ customers. Registrants can sub- station, and return from 19th Street ing Center outdoor pavilion with Pacifi c American Heritage Month, Contra Costa County Com- mit their website to Thomas Petty BART. Visit Oakland’s Chinatown, Downward-Dog Yoga followed by is free of charge and features pro- munity Warning System - How (thomaspetty.com/contact-us) for and see a range of murals in Oak- a Police Escorted Doggie Parade grams for all ages. The festivi- to Receive Emergency Notifi ca- possible selection for mini-review land’s Chinatown and Downtown/ from the Lafayette Library and ties include a Chinese lion dance, tions by Vincent Martinez, Senior during class. Register at http:// Uptown. Questions? Email Lafay- Learning Center up Golden Gate Asian art exhibits, Bollywood Emergency Planning Coordinator www.lafayettechamber.org/work- [email protected]. Way to Lafayette Plaza at 10 a.m. dancing, Japanese animated fi lms, from 10:30 a.m. to noon on May shops/. At the Plaza enjoy demonstrations, Henna hand painting, Gamelan 24 in the Cedar Room, Lafayette Moraga Valley Presbyterian exhibits, marketing and swag. dance, food trucks and Mochi- Community Center. Contra Cos- “How to Talk with your Kids Church in conjunction with the Contests include Looks Most Like making. More information and a ta’s Community Warning System About Race”- a panel discussion- American Red Cross will hold a Owner; Best Costume; and Best full schedule of events is available (CWS) is an all-hazards integrated from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 9 at the Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Team Trick, (register your pet for at http://friendsoftheorindalibrary. system designed to warn and in- Community Hall of the Lafayette on Saturday, May 12. To register: the contests at the Library Plaza org/2018/04/03/pan-asian-arts- form residents about an emergency Library and Learning Center will redcrossblood.org and enter spon- beginning at 9 a.m.). Dogs must be festival/ or disaster and the protective action be hosted by Pacifi c Coast Psychi- sor code “MVPC”. 10 Moraga Val- social, friendly and on leash at all residents need to take to stay safe. atric Associates. Tickets are avail- ley Ln., Moraga. (925) 376-4800; times. http://www.lafayettecham- Wine Tasting to Benefi t Family Learn about the various methods of able at www.pcpasf.com/events mvpctoday.org. ber.org/events/dogtown-down- Builders from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on notifi cation and how to register to and seating is limited. Everyone town/ May 31 at Wine Thieves - 3401 receive them. Free. is welcome and snacks will be pro- Taste of Lafayette from 5:30 to Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Cost: vided. 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 begins at Come celebrate diversity and pro- $40. Ticket Purchase: https:// GARDEN the Bank of the West building with mote our unity at Soul Food Lam- www.eventbrite.com/e/family- The 2018 Moraga Community more than 20 restaurants participat- orinda from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, builders-wine-tasting-benefi t-tick- The Lafayette Garden Club will Faire and Car Show will be held ing for the stroll. A hosted wine and May 20 at the Intercultural Center ets-44393389824 hold its fi rst garden tour in many from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, beer reception starts at 5:30 p.m. at Saint Mary’s College. Soul Food years from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat- May 12 at the town’s Rheem Valley and the “stroll” begins at 6:30 p.m. Lamorinda is a free Baha’i-inspired SENIORS urday, May 12, at a series of fi ve Shopping Center - offering a won- when ticket holders head out at program that combines an audio- unique, private gardens in Lamor- derful opportunity for a “family fun their own pace with friends to stop visual presentation with readings Sons in Retirement Lamorinda inda. The tour, “Artful Gardens,” day.” Kid’s Zone activities include at any or all of the participating from various faiths, philosophers Branch 174 lunch meeting at 11 also will include a pop-up market pony rides, climbing wall, bounce restaurants for sampling. Tickets and leaders, allowing us to refl ect a.m. on May 9 at Holy Trinity Cul- and a plant sale. The tour can give house and basketball shoots. Grab a available at www.lafayettecham- on inspiring themes and reminding ture Center 1700 School Street, you good ideas of what you might quick lunch at the food trucks, relax ber.org. us of the oneness of humanity. This Moraga, will feature guest speaker want to do in your garden, to learn with a glass of local wine or beer month’s program, “Planet Dreams” Giorgio Tavecchio (The Raiders’s about new plants, and to have a and check out the over 70 amazing Lafayette Juniors 19th Annual will explore the unity and diversity kicker. A Campolindo and Cal grad- fun day out with friends and fam- classic cars. Introduce yourself to Kitchen Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 of the human family, and how this uate. Local boy makes good). For ily. The pop-up market, will offer a over 50 local artists, business and p.m. on Saturday, May 19. Tour can be celebrated and encouraged attendance and membership info, wide selection from local artisans organizations. Live entertainment six beautiful Lafayette homes for through a collective vision. Free. call Tyler at (925) 963-5741 or visit featuring jewelry, ceramics, bo- will be presented all afternoon a great cause, with masterfully de- For more info: www.meetup.com/ www.branch174.sirinc2.org. tanical art and specialty food items. from the Saint Mary’s Jazz Band to signed unique, elegant, and awe-in- Soul-Food-Lamorinda/ The plant sale will include speci- local Battle of the Bands winners. spiring kitchens. The Tour benefi ts The 19th annual Three-quarter mens propagated by club members. For more information, visit www. No One Left Behind, Girls Inc., Lafayette Chamber is having a Century Club luncheon will be Tickets cost $40, or $35 each when moragachamber.org/faire. City Slicker Farms, White Pony mixer 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednes- held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. four or more are purchased. lafay- Express and Contra Costa Crisis day, May 23 at Premier Kitchens on Wednesday, May 16 at the ettegardenclub.com.

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Lamorinda golf teams prep for NCS By Jon Kingdon Clark, who was the quarterback golf as the season has progressed. on Miramonte’s football team, Our underclassmen make up the came out for golf for the fi rst time bulk of the team and are all solid and has been a very valuable addi- players. It’s just natural maturation. tion, according to Schram: “Xavier Freshmen can be a little anxious in has been a pleasant surprise and has their fi rst matches and then they re- been instrumental in our wins over alize the responsibility of playing on Campolindo and Acalanes.” the varsity. It’s a lot of fun watch- The Matadors took a big hit ing these kids mature as they learn early in the season when sopho- to play at the varsity level.” more Bennett Millham was lost for Sophomores Will Condy, the year when he suffered a back playing number one and Mikey injury. This was after shooting a 36 O’Donnell have stepped up to lead in the opening match of the season. the team. Miramonte has been unde- Two freshmen, Tucker Gan- feated at the Orinda Country Club, non and Joe Evans have been very their home course. Says Schram pleasant surprises. Gannon’s father appreciatively: “Due to our famil- is a PGA pro and one of the owners iarity with the course, we probably of the East Bay School of Golf in get a 10-stroke advantage with Lafayette. each match.” Playing at Rossmoor does pro- Like Miramonte, Acalanes also vide Acalanes with some home From left: coach Dan Weiner, Will Condy, Mikey O’Donnell, Joe Evans, Tucker Gannon, Tyler Schenone, lost a top player due to an injury. course advantage though not as coach Tim Scott Photos Gint Federas Senior Jake Rosenberg, the Don’s much as Campolindo and Moraga No. 1 player broke a bone in his arm get at their home courses. Says while playing basketball. With a Scott: “Those courses can be dif- very young team, the Dons started fi cult to play on. With the strength the season off slowly with winning of our young players, they need to only one of their fi rst fi ve matches. dial it down a little bit and that can Head coach Tim Scott has seen be hard to do. Still, I am looking his team win fi ve of their next seven forward to our team moving on to matches: “We are a very young team qualifying for the North Coast Sec- and they have been playing better tion.”

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From left: coach Gary O’Neill, Jay Thomas, Nick Klock, Ryan Burnett, Edward Anaya, Hayden Catron, Baron Szeto and Head Coach Steve Robinson. ark Twain described golf Klock. Burnett will be attending “It’s not a long course with a lot of Mas a good walk spoiled. the University of North Carolina side hill lies. Knowing how to play However, for Acalanes, and will be playing on Team USA the course and read the greens is a Campolindo and Miramonte, it’s in the Toyota Challenge later this real advantage and good for several DATES: July 9 thru July 20 (M – F) TIMES: 1:30 – 5:00 P.M. far more satisfying than that as all year in Japan. Klock will be at- strokes in a round.” FEES: $400 (T-shirt included) three schools are fi nishing the reg- tending the Naval Academy and As competitive as all the teams ular season on high notes and are just won the award for the longest are, there is a great familiarity be- REGISTRATION: www.cougarcamps.com preparing for the NCS tournament. drive (320 yards) earlier this week tween all the players which is a 925/280-3950 x-5163, [email protected] In the competitive Diablo league, at the Transbay Tournament at Dol- good thing, according to O’Neill: the three teams have a combined lar Ranch in Rossmoor. “I really like the camaraderie be- 14-8 record in league play. In non- The other senior captains are tween all of the teams and they get league play, the schools have won Jay Thomas and Edward Anaya. along very well.” 13 of their 15 matches. Says O’Neill: “Nick and Jay are Miramonte is a well-balanced Campolindo head coach Gary our vocal leaders. Edward is more team with six seniors and seven O’Neill has come to really appre- of a quiet leader and Ryan leads by underclassman that has come to- ciate how much his team has over- example with his work ethic. What gether at the right time winning come this year to have an overall they all have in common is that four straight matches last week, record of 9-1 and 6-1 in league they are all top scholar athletes.” their highlight being the fi rst team play: “It’s been a crazy year. We’ve Balancing out the seniors are to defeat Campolindo in a league had several players out sick this sophomore Hayden Catron and match. It’s a group that head coach year. The fl u bug hit our team and freshman Baron Szeto. Jack Schram really enjoys: “It’s a the school very hard and we have O’Neill feels his team is hitting really good team. They’re all good had to have more alternates ready their stride at the right time: “We guys that have a passion for the to play every match.” started off the season with a great game and have fun out there.” Campolindo has been helped performance in a tournament at Senior Travis Armistead play- by the fact that it is a very mature Wente Vineyards and then we were ing No. 1 has been the teams’ team, according to O’Neill. “We hit with the fl u bug. Fortunately, steadiest player, recently shooting have six seniors on the team with we should be in good shape for a 74 at the Transbay Tournament. four of them playing regularly and the North Coast Sectional Tourna- Junior Conner Steward and soph- have good depth. We are solid with ment.” omores Joe Henderson and Ben our fi rst eight players. When we The Cougars have a 4-1 home Duncan line up at 2-4. Rounding are on, we are a formidable team.” record at the Moraga Country Club. out the fi nal two spots are seniors The Cougars are led by co-cap- O’Neill appreciates the home Xavier Clark and Kieren Weisz- tains Ryan Burnett and Nicholas course advantage at this course: mann. Page: C2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, May 2, 2018

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Photos Gint Federas istorically, the tennis teams in Lamor- he puts himself on the line for the team.” If asked to, we could fi eld eight singles and tions. Hunter initially was only able to play Hinda have generally been successful. Also stepping up to lead the team has three doubles teams. This is a very resilient doubles and is just returning to singles play. This year has been no exception with all been Liam Dowd and co-captain William team and their spirit is good. Off the court Goldman, unable to hit a two-handed back- three teams sporting winning records. With Hwang. Says McCollom: “Liam has been they are really good friends and this unity hand, has been limited to playing doubles. so much rain this spring, the teams have our most solid and consistent player with a carries on to the court with confi dence.” The doubles teams have proven to be an been forced to play as many as four matches 12-3 record this season. Along with Wil- Campolindo began the season with a anchor for the team. Tochikura has been in a week to make up for the matches can- liam, who will be playing at Vasser next diffi cult schedule, playing top teams like the team’s top doubles and juniors Nick celed due to the weather. As the teams are year, they have really helped to hold the Redwood and Amador Valley which is how Bohm and Harry Curtiss have yet to lose a competing to win their division to get the team together as players and leaders on the Weissbaum planned it: “I wanted us to play doubles match. automatic entry into the North Coast Sec- team.” tough teams providing our players with ex- Junior Eden Yu, who played JV last tionals, there are still aspirations to receive McCollom has come to rely on the play perience and getting them ready for league season, has been a pleasant surprise for an at-large bid. of his doubles teams: “They have really play.” the team. Says Weissbaum: “Eden came Despite losing some top players last stepped up and been outstanding. This sea- Eight of the 16 players on the team to play and made the transition very well season, Miramonte head coach Michael son we have won 84 percent of our doubles are seniors, which has certainly added a to varsity. He plays anywhere (singles or McCollom entered the season with typical matches.” great deal of maturity and stability to the doubles) I ask him to play.” optimism. With a 12-5 record (7-2 in league Seniors Bryce Radlow and Alan Tang team. Weissbaum has come to rely heavily The Cougars have won nine of their last play), the Matadors have been able to over- have teamed up with great success and the on his team captains, Goldman and Seren 10 matches. Says Weissbaum: “The team come some serious injuries and are in good No. 2 doubles team of Dominic Davidson Tochikura: “I talk with our captains about has just gelled and is playing better and a good position to compete for the Diablo and Kush Subramanian have only lost one our drills and the lineups for the matches. I with more and more confi dence throughout League Championship. match this season. very much value their input.” the year. I just want them to enjoy them- Miramonte’s top player, captain Nico McCollom has rotated several freshmen Hunter and Goldman have both re- selves.” Haet, who will be playing at St. Lawrence at the number six spot in singles and Max turned from their injuries with some limita- ... continued on page C3 next year, suffered a left shoulder injury, Levy and Ben DeLange have shown con- only recently returning to competitive play, stant improvement throughout the season as having played just two matches. McCollom well. With a strong JV team as well, this speaks admiringly of the effort Haet has should more than compensate for the six displayed to get back on the court: “Due to players that will be lost next season due to his shoulder injury, Nico can’t lift his left graduation. arm and is serving underhanded and utiliz- McCollom does not hold back on the ing a one handed back hand. Still he won reasons for the success of the team: “We’ve both matches. He is a brave kid that wants been blessed with great players and parents to play. Everyone’s amazed at how he is committed to the sport. They are all great performing and he is being supported and kids and students.” cheered on not only by his teammates but Injuries have been a concern for Cam- the players on the opposing teams as well. polindo this season as well. Cal Hunter, a Without the injuries, he would have been junior and the team’s No. 1 player suffered our number one player.” a rib injury in a match against Las Lomas Micah Elias missed a month with an and missed a few weeks. Co-captain Zach abdominal tear but since coming back has Goldman was also lost for a time with a bro- only lost one match. Though only a sopho- ken wrist. more, Elias has evolved into one of the lead- Fortunately for the 11-8 Cougars, they ers on the team, says McCollom: “Everyone are a very deep team. Says head coach Alan looks up to Micah due to his effort and how Weissbaum: “There is a lot of depth here.

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Justin Dunn Photo Alex Ho laying in front of a loud and raucous Wing William Fuller, both from Miramonte. Pcrowd at Saint Mary’s College last Sat- With Cal ahead 24-14 at the half, Dunn urday, the University of California clearly outleaped a Lindenwood player on a kick outplayed Linwood University in a D1A down the fi eld giving Cal possession, lead- semi-fi nal game winning by a fi nal score of ing to the fi rst score in the second half. Nine 43-22. minutes later, Dunn sprinted down the left Back row from left: Sadie Suppiger, Ally Larson, Addi Dankworth, Sarah Wright, coach Mary For California and Lindenwood, this was sideline to score for the second time to put Collie; middle row from left: coach Robby Arroyo, Quinn Arroyo, Molly Stryker, Ella Del Ro- a “road” game. Originally scheduled to be Cal ahead 38-17, clinching the victory for sario, Tess Schirmer, Audrina Kang; bottom row from left: Elise Gratton, Chrissy Flynn, Maya played in Marietta, Georgia, Cal only had to Cal. Staff ord and Chloe Chua Photo provided travel 15 miles to Moraga while Lindenwood The last time Cal had play in Moraga, (St. Charles, Missouri) travelled 2,021 miles they had lost to Saint Mary’s 21-12. Dunn Diablo Alliance Water Polo Club’s 10u Club’s top team (also an all-boys squad) to St. Mary’s. California head coach Jack said that inspired the team today: “We did team took third place at the USA Wa- and got out early and maintained a lead Clark had no complaints. Said Clark: “Our not want to lose again on this fi eld. The key ter Polo’s Spring Sunday tournament April the entire way. Led by strong defense and schedule had changed a bit. We did not have to the game was that, though we made some 15. The all-girl team started the tourna- a speedy offense, the Diablo girls were to fl y out on Thursday and lose a day.” mistakes, we did not have any turnovers.” ment with an easy win over Stanford and not only the top girls team in the tourna- Explained D1A Commissioner Kevin Dunn, a business administration major, then faced CC United all-boys top team for ment, but also one of the top teams overall. Battle: “It’s important that we do what’s best was recruited to play football at California a bid at the gold medal game. While CC This win complements the team’s win at for the growth of the college game. Crossing and only began playing rugby in college. United controlled the tempo of much of the Mini Frozen Cup back in the winter, the country with fi ve days’ notice is fi nan- He will continue to play rugby in graduate game, the girls battled to within one goal and sets the team up for a great summer cially prohibitive.” Added executive com- school: “I will be going to study at Oxford before losing 8-6. In the bronze medal season as they look forward to the Junior mittee chairman Paul Keeler, “It is important next year and will be playing rugby there as game, Diablo faced Lamorinda Water Polo Olympics. for us to maximize exposure and support the well.” teams, to support the game. Having teams California will be playing in Santa Clara Submit stories to compete regionally helps achieve that goal next Saturday against Life University who and helps manage costs to our members.” defeated Penn State in their semifi nal game. [email protected] Cal saved $40,000 by avoiding the trip Life University will be traveling 2,474 miles to Georgia and helped Lindenwood with the from their campus in Marietta, Georgia. cost of their travel. They probably fi nd little comfort that Cali- (We prefer to receive your original photo fi le, minimum size: California has three seniors from Lamor- fornia will be traveling three times as far as 200 dpi and 1200 pixels wide.) inda on their roster: wing Justin Dunn from they did getting to Moraga, 45 long miles. Campolindo and fl yhalf Jamie Howells and Hopefully the traffi c will be light. Lamorinda tennis teams sport winning records in playup to NCS ... continued from page C2 Acalanes head coach Valery Jorgensen, we’ve seen a lot more consistency than last the leaders on the team says Jorgensen: weeks into the season. He was initially a an Acalanes graduate herself, knows what season.” “They have carried the team winning al- little nervous, but he has stepped up and it is like to play in such a diffi cult league. Unlike Miramonte and Campolindo, most all of their matches. They along with played in some top doubles and singles Battling the top teams in the league, Col- who both have strong doubles teams, Cole Brightbill have taken it upon them- matches.” lege Prep, Miramonte and Campolindo, Acalanes relies more on their singles play- selves to organize extra practices and bring The Dons are hoping for an at-large bid the Dons bring a 5-4 record into the home ers. Says Jorgensen: “Singles are our camaraderie to the team. On the court, into the NCS tournament. Says Jorgensen stretch of the season. Jorgensen appreciates strength though we are a team of depth. We Nick Broback and Ed Collinson have been optimistically: “What helps is that that we the effort her players put forth each match: have a lot of similar talent but we just to a constant support for the players.” and Campolindo are the only teams that “They really enjoy winning and they are al- fi nd consistency and the combinations in Freshman Alex Thornton has been the have defeated College Park and if they win ways competitive and fi ght in every match. our doubles play.” most pleasant surprise on the season, ac- the league, it would help us in our at-large We have had a lot of close matches and The Dons top two players have been cording to Jorgensen: “Alex was new to me bid.” we have fought for every point. Through Trenten Tso and Ryan Everly who have though not to his teammates. 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Six stunning kitchens on display at Lafayette Juniors Kitchen Tour By Catherine Kauder knott y alder wood panels conceal a pantry and a Sub Zero side-by-side refrigerator. Th e cabinets in the main area of the kitchen are painted a creamy vintage lace and feature polished quartzite coun- tertops and a honed Turkish limestone backsplash, giving the kitchen a light and airy feel. A large Shaw front apron fi reclay farmhouse sink sits across from a six-burner Wolf range. A contractor who owns Construction Plus, Scott Loughran-Smith, designed and built the exquisite wood hood over the range. ... continued on page D6

Lori and Scott Loughran-Smith's bright kitchen leads into the casual dining area. Th e pantry is behind the island. Photos Sora O’Doherty he Lafayett e Juniors’ 19th Annual Kitchen Loughran-Smith. Th e couple renovated their home Tour takes place on Saturday, May 19th from top to bott om last year to create an inviting Tfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature six kitchen perfect for friends and family to gather. beautiful and uniquely styled kitchens located in Built in 1941, the house originally had a small diff erent neighborhoods of Lafayett e. kitchen with an adjacent laundry room. Th e couple Among the homes presented on the tour in- knocked out the wall to the laundry room, expand- clude a gorgeously remodeled farmhouse-style ing the kitchen and adding an island ideally situated kitchen belonging to homeowners Lori and Scott for prep work and entertaining. Behind the island, One of two dining areas in the Visbal home, this one with access to the bar. Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, May 2, 2018 VLATKA BATHGATE Lamorinda Home Sales recorded IF I HAD A BUYER FOR YOUR City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: HOME WOULD YOU SELL IT? LAFAYETT E 14 $910,000 $3,999,000 Call me at 925 597 1573 MORA GA 13 $365,000 $2,050,000 ORINDA 13 $850,000 $3,800,000 [email protected] Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published fi ve to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained CalBRE#01390784 from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETT E 155 Arbor View Lane, $3,000,000, 4 Bdrms, 4926 SqFt, 2016 YrBlt, 3-29-18 1028 Carol Lane, $910,000, 3 Bdrms, 1187 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 4-4-18; FOR SALE Previous Sale: $725,000, 09-10-13 3160 Cordova Way, $1,595,000, 4 Bdrms, 3069 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 3-20-18; Magnificent Previous Sale: $269,000, 12-17-93 Waterfront 3960 Cowan Road, $1,540,000, 4 Bdrms, 2218 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 3-20-18 3295 Fairholm Court, $1,568,000, 5 Bdrms, 2831 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 3-29-18; Dream Previous Sale: $605,000, 12-12-97 Home 3179 Ford Lane, $1,360,000, 3 Bdrms, 1865 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 3-23-18 1019 Hampton Road, $1,805,000, 4 Bdrms, 2800 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 3-28-18 4037 Happy Valley Road, $3,999,000, 7 Bdrms, 7697 SqFt, 1938 YrBlt, 4-3-18; Previous Sale: $3,230,100, 01-18-18 923 Janet Lane, $1,409,500, 3 Bdrms, 1801 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 3-20-18; Previous Sale: $535,000, 05-11-01 851 Moraga Road, $1,308,000, 2 Bdrms, 1638 SqFt, 1939 YrBlt, 4-3-18; www.19DosPosos.com Previous Sale: $860,000, 12-07-06 3330 Ridge Road, $1,018,000, 3 Bdrms, 1188 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 3-30-18; 19 Dos Posos, Orinda Previous Sale: $675,000, 09-12-14 Offered at $2,190,000 3953 South Peardale Drive, $2,300,000, 4 Bdrms, 2249 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 3-23-18; Previous Sale: $1,925,000, 01-18-17 FOR SALE 3412 St. Marys Road, $1,150,000, 2 Bdrms, 1134 SqFt, 1910 YrBlt, 3-26-18; Previous Sale: $67,000, 09-30-77 14 Jewel Ct, Orinda Offered at $1,875,000 1003 Woodbury Road #203, $1,175,000, 2 Bdrms, 1638 SqFt, 2015 YrBlt, 4-4-18; Previous Sale: $1,060,000, 03-29-17 MORA GA 101 Ascot Court #C, $365,000, 2 Bdrms, 1106 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 3-23-18 1903 Ascot Drive, $845,000, 2 Bdrms, 1379 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 3-29-18 1913 Ascot Drive, $810,000, 2 Bdrms, 1379 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 3-20-18; Previous Sale: $300,000, 05-05-99 651 Augusta Drive, $950,000, 2 Bdrms, 1552 SqFt, 1977 YrBlt, 3-30-18 778 Augusta Drive, $1,200,000, 3 Bdrms, 1901 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 3-27-18; Previous Sale: $435,000, 05-12-95 787 Augusta Drive, $2,050,000, 3 Bdrms, 3007 SqFt, 1978 YrBlt, 3-28-18; Previous Sale: $1,250,000, 07-25-14 12 Benedita Place, $896,000, 3 Bdrms, 2095 SqFt, 1984 YrBlt, 3-23-18; Previous Sale: $575,000, 06-29-10 694 Camino Ricardo, $1,500,000, 4 Bdrms, 2464 SqFt, 1967 YrBlt, 4-3-18; Previous Sale: $428,000, 01-11-90 1645 Del Monte Way, $1,285,000, 4 Bdrms, 2378 SqFt, 1969 YrBlt, 3-29-18; Mid Century Modern Inspired Previous Sale: $385,000, 03-31-89 400 Donald Drive, $1,360,000, 4 Bdrms, 2172 SqFt, 1968 YrBlt, 3-30-18 www.14 JewelCt.com 3 Josefa Place, $754,000, 2 Bdrms, 1211 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 3-23-18; Previous Sale: $149,000, 07-30-85 VLATKA CAN HELP YOU WITH BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. 41 La Salle Drive, $1,325,000, 4 Bdrms, 2475 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 3-29-18; Previous Sale: $575,000, 08-01-02 WWW.BESTLAMORINDAHOMES.COM 6 Miramonte Drive, $585,000, 3 Bdrms, 1248 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 4-3-18; ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 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Six stunning kitchens on display ... continued from page D1 location of numerous fundraisers and holiday get-togethers. Indeed, the layout of the home creates the perfect fl ow for hosting gatherings large or small. Th e front foyer fl ows seamlesslyinto the living room, kitchen and dining rooms. Th e back of the home features a wall of fully retractable Marvin mul- tislide doors, which open the kitchen to the beautifully landscaped backyard and pool area. Th e kitchen windows above the fi reclay sink fold out and open out to a bar and covered patio area complete with an outdoor fi replace. Two dishwashers and two ovens – one electric and one gas – make cooking and cleaning for a large crowd almost eff ortless. In addition to these two kitchens profi led, the other homes featured on the tour include a California contemporary style kitchen, an updated traditional ranch, a cutt ing-edge European infl uenced kitchen and a contemporary farmhouse. Tickets for the annual kitchen tour are now on sale to the general public for $50 ($45 tax deductible), with a box lunch available for $15. Tickets can be pur- chased online at www.lafayett ejuniors.org or the day of the event at Premier Kitch- ens (3373 Mt. Diablo Blvd.) in Lafayett e. Th e nonprofi t benefi ciaries of this year’s tour are No One Left Behind, Girls Inc., City Slicker Farms, White Pony Express and the Contra Costa Crisis Center. Th ese organizations were selected by the Lafayett e Juniors for the exceptional sup- port they provide to women, families and individuals in need throughout the East John and Leslie Visbal are delighted with their perfect-for-entertaining kitchen. Photos Sora O’Doherty Bay. Founded in 1953, Lafayett e Juniors is a nonprofi t organization comprised of Working with Premier Kitchens on their cabinetry, the couple put other unique local women dedicated to raising funds and off ering service in support of other touches into the kitchen, such as lighting the tops of the cabinetry and installing non-profi ts that serve women, familiesand seniors in need throughout Contra Cos- glass panels on the sides of the upper cabinets, adding more light into the space. ta and neighboring counties in the San Francisco area. Over the past 18 years, the Other custom touches give the kitchen warmth and personality. Vintage barn Lafayett e Juniors have raised more than $700,000 for Bay Area nonprofi t groups. glass pendants hang from the slanted ceiling and statement-making industrial iron sconces with Edison bulbs fl ank the French doors that open out to their beautiful backyard and saltwater pool. Dark hardware on the alder wood cabinet doors give an interesting contrast to the textured brushed nickel pulls on the lighter cabinets. Th e couple put an old photo of the original home in the kitchen to show how much the neighborhood has grown since the house was built in 1941. Homeowner Lori Loughran-Smith was hard-pressed to pinpoint one feature she enjoyed about her kitchen. “I love everything about it!” she says. In the Upper Happy Valley area, homeowners John and Leslie Visbal built a modern kitchen perfect for their busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Th e Visbals enlisted architect Steven Kubitschek and Woehrle Construction to help them bring their vision to life. Th e sophisticated kitchen features clean, light grey cabinetry with Quartzite countertops and sleek Th ermador appliances. Zebrino marble, a playful grey and white striped material, is used for the backsplash behind the range and for the counters in the bar area. Floors made of American scraped hickory provide a subtle contrast to the muted tones of the kitchen and surrounding modern furnishings. Interesting light fi xtures from City Lights, such as the starburst pendant over the small dining table off the kitchen, function almost like pieces of art in the home. “We like modern, clean design,” says homeowner John Visbal. Since the couple Th e second dining area in the Visbal home features a City Lights starburst pendant lighting fi xture. both serve on the boards of nonprofi t organizations, their house has served as the P R E M I E R K I T C H E N S Your vision brought to life.

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Mother’s Day in Lamorinda has evolved over This brings us to how can we help buyers time much the same as in other American places, and and sellers cut down on trash created during so today, many cities off er a celebratory Mother’s Day a move. We recommend using a re-usable brunch so moms can have the day off and be pampered plas c bin borrowing service like bin-it.com on all levels. Children bring breakfast in bed with a bud or rentagreenbox.com. You rent plas c bins/ vase fl ower on a well-appointed tray for starters and are boxes for your move, fi ll them up, move, meant to handle all of mom’s chores for the day. It’s empty them out, and then they are collected great to be a mom in 2018. to be re-used. We also recommend if you must use boxes please pass them forward. Call your In the Taoist tradition of feng shui, mother rules realtor so they can arrange for the boxes to the Relationship area of the BAGUA map, which rules be recycled or post on Nextdoor or any social partnerships, marriage, and every relationship in our media pla orm - there is always someone in life. Th e Relationship area of the feng shui BAGUA need of moving supplies. We are personally is from the front entrance of your home, the far right looking for more ways to reduce trash and are third, and it’s also the same far right corner of your hopeful that as a community we can do be er master bedroom and fi nally, your yard as you stand at to keep trash out of our oceans. the front entrance doorway. Th e Relationship area is Changing gears, the Spring market is off resplendent with fantastic life force chi. Relationships to a great start. For the twelve months ending are activated in our environments with the twinkly and March 31st, Lamorinda sales price per square Square (Earth) crystals are great gift s for mom to honor the sparkly Earth element, which may include crystals, foot for detached single family homes is up grounding she brings to life. Photo provided shells, pebbles, ceramic or clay materials. Th e rela- 5.2% compared to the prior twelve months. tionship quality of the Earth element is represented Breaking Lamorinda down further, Lafaye e oon we will be honoring the legacy of our moth- by the colors of pink, white and red, which are the ro- is up 9.2%, Moraga 4.3% and Orinda 1.6%. In ers, if they are (or were) an important part of our mantic Earth colors, but Earth is also represented by addi on, for the same period for Lamorinda lives, and we should also honor the feminine in S yellow, tangerine, brown and some of the darker blues. average days on market is down 5.0% to only 26 ourselves too. So thinking about the role all of our days. The poten al fear that some economists mothers in our lives makes it an opportune time to align A square shape, maybe a square jewelry box or square had that the new tax with the grounding symbology of mothering, and the tile, are wonderful gift s for mom that symbolize the plan will nega vely loving maternal. “Mother” is a nurturing and positive grounding we are meant to receive from our mothers. impact our real estate reference in most cultures, and mom’s strength, gener- It’s always nice to gift mom. Being mindful of the num- market does not appear osity, kindness, and consistency of character and love, ber two, which defi nitely governs relationships even to be coming true. For are represented in varied cultural threads that also re- though we are fully capable and aware of being in full a more comprehensive fl ect the rich cultural traditions of celebrating “mother” relationship with self, the partnership aspect of all rela- analysis please see around the world. tionships is reinforced with pairs – twos, and multiples our quarterly market Th e “Mother Goddess” was celebrated by ancient of two. update on our website at Th e Relationship area governed by mother in feng Mar nHomesTeam.com. Greek and Romans, and “Mother Churches” were cel- ebrated on “Mother Sunday” by Catholics on a specif- shui relates not only to our most intimate love partner- ic Sunday, and in the early 1900s, America began its ships or marriages, but also to all of our most feminine ERIN & DARRICK MARTIN tradition of celebrating mother within the family with of relationships. 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Lamorinda Home Sales recorded ... continued from page D2 ORINDA Tom Stack 40 Acacia Drive, $1,998,000, 4 Bdrms, 3245 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 3-27-18; Previous Sale: $420,000, 06-03-96 Broker Associate 65 California Avenue, $850,000, 4 Bdrms, 1365 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 3-26-18; 925.878.9964 Previous Sale: $253,500, 11-17-88 207 Crestview Drive, $1,600,000, 3 Bdrms, 2311 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 3-29-18; [email protected] Previous Sale: $1,350,000, 08-21-15 www.TomStack.com 36 Las Vegas Road, $3,146,000, 5 Bdrms, 3941 SqFt, 2015 YrBlt, 3-30-18; CalRE #01501769 Previous Sale: $3,150,000, 03-01-17 1 Monterey Terrace, $2,570,000, 3 Bdrms, 3483 SqFt, 1989 YrBlt, 3-23-18; Previous Sale: $1,550,000, 08-16-00 210 Moraga Way, $1,180,000, 2 Bdrms, 1448 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 3-29-18; Previous Sale: $860,000, 08-15-13 529 Moraga Way, $1,100,000, 4 Bdrms, 2153 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 4-3-18 111 Tappan Lane, $3,800,000, 5 Bdrms, 6428 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 3-29-18; Previous Sale: $1,560,000, 11-22-94 66 Tara Road, $1,120,000, 3 Bdrms, 1404 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 3-30-18; Previous Sale: $975,000, 03-24-15 539 Th e Glade, $1,325,000, 2 Bdrms, 2175 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 3-30-18; Previous Sale: $1,275,000, 02-23-16 17 Van Ripper Lane, $1,275,000, 3 Bdrms, 1734 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 3-30-18 44 Valencia Road, $1,605,000, 5 Bdrms, 2476 SqFt, 1947 YrBlt, 3-27-18; ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Offi ce is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affi liated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Previous Sale: $1,140,000, 10-26-07 Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. 328 Village View Court, $1,800,000, 3 Bdrms, 2080 SqFt, 1989 YrBlt, 3-30-18

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Elegant contemporary 1-level ranch style home in desirable Glorietta neighborhood. Spacious and updated with excellent floor plan including a lovely kitchen/family room combination, formal Living and Dining rooms, 4BR, 2.5 BA, 2,980± square feet on .64± acre lot. Pella dual-pane windows and doors throughout, hardwood and tile floors, newly installed carpeting, vaulted ceilings, decorative skylights, solar electric and security system. Level-out yard with paver patio, deck, built- in barbecue, fire-pit, hot tub and garden area in peaceful wooded setting. 2-car attached garage with large side yard for RV or boat parking and circular driveway. Offered at $1,799,000

Paul & Virginia Ratto 925 998 9501 [email protected] rattoandratto.com License # 00900621 | 01361537 yy y M g

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Cynthia Brian’s Gardening guide for May Mother (Nature) knows best By Cynthia Brian

Th e beautiful blooms of the horse chestnut tree att ract bees to the garden. A candy cane striped amaryllis opens in the aft ernoon sunshine. Plant fennel to att ract benefi cial insects and pollinators. Photos Cynthia Brian My mother said to me, of magenta, pink, and purple tulips augmented by white tive colors aft er the freeze. Mother Nature was teaching "If you become a soldier, you'll be a general; bearded iris greeted me. It reminded me of my time living me who was in charge. if you become a monk, you'll end up as the Pope. in the Netherlands where fi elds of tulips thrived amongst I embraced my mother’s approach to gardening to the windmills. Th e color scheme was enchanting. allow all the colors of the rainbow to shine in my garden. Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso." Aft er returning stateside, I determined to model Soon the burgundy grew next to the orange gazania, and ~Pablo Picasso my landscapes aft er Monet’s painter’s palett e with plants yellow daff odils sang along with the fl uorescent pink ice ren’t moms the greatest? that only refl ected a variety of shades and hues of purple, plant. Th e eff ect has been stunning. When I was a litt le girl, I wanted to be a world fa- pink, blue, and white. My mother warned against such My mom also warned against invasive plants that mask Amous ball bouncer because I thought I was fairly folly. “Gardens are fi lled with the colors of the rainbow. as att ractive: ivy, mint, Mexican primrose, vinca, jasmine, great at bouncing balls and catching them. My mother told Just wait. Mother Nature will decide what’s best for your and the worst of which is euphorbia esula, also known as me to go for it. garden.” leafy spurge. All of these grow in my garden and I am con- Th en of course, I added to my “want to be” numerous Of course I didn’t listen because I had my mind set stantly pulling, prodding, and att empting to keep these times while both of my parents applauded my bravado. My on a specifi c plan. I planted a variety of species that boast- handsome, yet insidious species in check. hands were either always writing or digging in the dirt and I ed my favorite colors including iris, gazania, lilac, wiste- Although lovely mixed with fl owers cascading from a wound up as Th e Goddess Gardener! ria, tulip, anemone, periwinkle, jasmine, ice plant, freesia, container, in the ground, ivy climbs and chokes trees, killing When I lived in France I had the opportunity to inves- candytuft , azalea, camellia, fuchsia, rose, rhododendron, them. Ivy is also a favorite habitat for rats. Mint is delicious tigate the majestic gardens of the charming chateaus. Th e and more. For the fi rst two years my landscape did re- muddled in mojitos and chopped into salads, but not so ex- elegant gardens mesmerized me, especially Château de semble an Impressionist painting. It was spectacular. citing when it spreads to your lawn. Mexican primrose with Chenonceau spanning the River Cher in the Loire Valley Th en a 17-day freeze occurred, killing most of its dainty prett y pink fl owers spreads quickly jumping into where females ruled the designs. But it was the gardens of my plantings. When spring arrived, many of the plants spaces where other plants are preferred. It looks dreadful Impressionist artist Monet that infl uenced me most. eTh sprouted once again but this time they were yellow, or- when it develops powdery mildew towards fall. fi rst time I visited his Giverny masterpiece, a profusion ange, white, or red. Th e hybrids had reverted to their na- ... continued on next page Wed., May 2, 2018 OUR HOMES Pag e: D13 Suzi O’Brien real estate

Vinca major (big leaf periwinkle) may take years to become invasive but with condi- tions of deep shade it can smother the diversity of other plants with its very dense veg- 14 SHREVE LANE, LAFAYETTE etation. Cut it back or pull out the stragglers. Jasmine has the most beautiful fragrance, especially in the evening. A few cut blossoms perfume entire rooms, however, this vine twines around bushes and fl ora smothering theentire plant. It is critical to contain these plants and keep them in check by pruning and pulling out the ones growing in places you don’t desire. Which leads me to the worst invasive in my landscape – euphorbia esula, com- monly known as green spurge or leafy spurge. A single pot of euphorbia is charming with its magnetic chartreuse leaves and yellowish green bracts. Th e problem begins when the seed capsules explode sending seeds 15 or more feet in the distance. If al- lowed in bare soil, the complex root system spreads rapidly both horizontally and ver- tically for many yards. In spring the plants grow 3 or 4 feet high, blocking sunlight, stealing the water and nutrients from other plants. Toxins in euphorbia esula prevent other plants to thrive. Deer and rabbits won’t eat it, although goats and sheep tolerate it. Th e milky sap is a skin irritant to humans. If left unchecked, this invader will take over hills, dales, and neighborhoods. Th e striking euphorbia esula encompasses a hillside, yet I am not willing to let trespassers into my formal beds. Daily I patrol and pull out the intruders. A cavalcade of color delights me in my spring garden. Currently boasting beautiful blooms are bergenia, lavender, ranunculus, Dutch iris, bearded iris, rose, forget-me-not, daff odil, tulip, calla lily, California poppy, snowball, snowdrop, blue star, geranium, ca- lendula, citronella, hyacinth, ice plant, wisteria, lilac, snapdragon, cyclamen, oleander, Jupiter’s beard, azalea, fuchsia, breath of heaven, camellia, hellebore, nasturtium, sweet OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4PM alyssum, osteospermum, cornfl ag, clematis,mock orange, petunia, wood hyacinth, al- pine strawberry, fava beans, and a plethora of other splendid multicolored species. This end unit Marquis community townhome offers the My gardener mom was right about being inclusive with garden color and watchful best in urban living. Centrally located with easy access to for the expansion of invasive vigorous vegetation. It is always good to have a guide on downtown Lafayette, BART and 24/680 makes this home a the side. Mother Nature will always have the fi nal say. commuter’s dream. I recently visited my daughter to help with her landscaping needs. When I asked This stylish 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome has thoughtfully her what she wanted me to plant, she responded, “Mom, you always know best!” planned interiors including an approx. 2,035 square foot fl oor plan, numerous upgrade fi nishes and energy saving systems. Close to trails, a lively downtown & districted to top rated Lafayette schools. Offered at: $990,000 Let me help you fi nd your way home.

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A mother ‘s Gardening Guide for May from Cynthia Brian • WARNING! Don’t buy euphorbia esula no matt er how much it captivates you, as it is not containable. • BUY your mother the perfect garden gift for Moth- er’s Day, “Growing with the Goddess Gardener,” and receive a plethora of extra goodies that she’ll love. Visit htt p://www.CynthiaBrian.com/on- line-store • EMPTY standing water from any receptacle as mosquitoes are breeding including birdbaths and animal water bowls. Check rain gutt ers and storm drains. Stock ponds with mosquito fi sh (Gambusia affi nis) which are free from vector control. • WEED while the soil is still moist, digging up the roots. Th e smaller the weed, the easier it is to pull out. Don’t allow the plant to go to seed. • REPLENSIH mulch as it decomposes. Mulch deprives weeds and seeds from sunlight while enriching the soil. Add 3 inches to beds and keep a few inches away from tree trunks. • FERTILIZE roses with alfalfa meal to add acid to the soil. • PREVENT ants from protecting aphids around bushes and trees by using sticky barriers. Bright and elegant azaleas. Photos Cynthia Brian • LEAVE grass clippings on lawns to provide nutri- ents and don’t mow when the lawn is wet. • VISIT the Be the Star You Are! booth at the Mor- aga Faire to pick up complimentary potpourri to celebrate Mother’s Day and buy raffl e tickets for the opportunity to go to an A’s batt ing practice to meet the players. htt p://www.BetheStarYouAre.org/ events • PATROL for invasive species and eradicate them from your yard. • ATT RA CT benefi cial insects and pollinators to your garden by planting swaths of aster calendula, California poppy, fennel and Queen Anne’s lace. • PREPARE your vegetable garden. Check your local nursery to buy edibles you enjoy, specifi cally tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. • PLANT color spots of petunia, begonia, cosmos and marigolds.

Wishing every mother a month of peace, joy, health and love. Th ank you for being and knowing best!

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Come visit Cynthia Brian at the Moraga Faire on Saturday, May 12 in the Be the Star You Are!® booth. Cynthia Brian, Th e Goddess Gardener, raised in the vineyards family owned since 1933 of Napa County, is a New York Times best selling author, actor, radio personality, speaker, media and writing coach as well as the Flowers • Trees • Succulents • Pottery & Fountains Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are1® 501 c3. Tune into Cynthia’s Radio show and order her books at www. Benches • Garden Decor • House Plants • Gifts • Jewelry StarStyleRadio.com. Buy a copy of the new book, Growing with the Goddess Landscape Consultation Gardener, at www.cynthiabrian.com/online-store. Available for hire for projects and lectures. [email protected] www.GoddessGardener.com Page: D16 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, May 2, 2018 LAMORINDA’S LEADING INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE FIRM

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