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PAID a stepped-up effort,” French stated U.S.POSTAGE AD-VANTAGE 16-year-old Miramonte student Joe Loudon was “a graders would tell me, ‘We’re drinking just a little bit of firmly regarding teen drinking and wake-up call,” she hasn’t heard about Acalanes parties beer . . . not smoking pot. High school kids drink; it’s anyone drinking and driving this just what you do.’” “getting that bad.” upcoming graduation weekend. “We “After sports [events] or seasons are over, they The 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and have parties,” she says. “A lot of people drink and it Health (NSDUH) reported that 28 percent of youth will have extra patrols out, and we will carries on to the next year. It’s just a way to blow off aged 12 to 20 years drank alcohol, and 19 percent re- be targeting high school parties and steam and celebrate the end of the year.” ported binge drinking (more than five drinks in a sit- DUI enforcement.” Police in Lafayette “Teens are gonna party,” says marriage and fam- ting) – making them more susceptible to alcohol and Moraga will be paying attention as ily therapist Monica Gadda. Unfortunately, Gadda has poisoning. well, so residents are encouraged to seen a growing attitude among teens (and their parents) ... continued on page 8 celebrate safely.

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Hit and Run, 5/25/09 A Betty Almost Open for Business Lane resident returned home late By Cathy Tyson at night and parked his vehicle on the street in front of his home. Proposed development behind Panda Express Illustation provided by Heller Manus Architects, San Francisco When he returned to the vehicle the next day, he discovered it had he 1.47 acre gravel parking accessible from Dewing Avenue Partners were hoping to see if there been hit by another vehicle. Dam- Tlot behind Panda Express behind the Pet Food Express store. was support for the project or not, age to the vehicle included a bro- may be ever so slowly progressing There is also a courtyard divided which will determine if they file a ken rearview mirror and a dent toward development. It’s been a into public and private areas, with formal application for development. over one of the tire wells. There circuitous route for the proposed C- access to the public section from In general, city staff support are no suspects and the only wit- shaped, 87-unit apartment building the BART pathway, and a 2,500 a multi-family project at this loca- ness is missing a mirror. with one, two, and three bedroom square foot community tion because of its proximity to units, known as Town Center III. plaza/sculpture park. BART, shopping, and parks and Notice: Unlocked Car Doors At- The preliminary plans, after the At a recently held Joint Meet- find it “an ideal site for higher den- tract Purse Snatchers, 5/26/09 The first go-round of review will defi- ing with the City Council, Planning sity housing,” said Niroop Srivatsa victim left her purse in her un- nitely be adjusted, more on that Commission, and Design Review in a Staff Report. locked vehicle and walked into below. But at the moment the proj- Committee, representatives of KB ... continued on page 12 Photo Cathy Tyson ect features parking on two levels, Home, Inc and Lafayette Residential First Steps Learning Center on t’s a win- win for Lafayette. nects with Happy Valley, Upper Stanley Boulevard. She later dis- Budget Goes From Red to Less Red ... continued from page 1 IIt’s not everyday that you get Happy Valley and El Nido,” said covered the purse was missing. more than you pay for - espe- Matt Luttropp, Associate Engi- In addition, many felt that tive’ response to this decision,” said $7M within five years,” said Falk. Lost contents included her Ghurka cially in this case where EBMUD neer with the City of Lafayette. that reserve was to be used in case Administrative Services Director The proposed 2009/2010 budget re- wallet and BlackBerry Storm tele- is footing the vast majority of the EBMUD provided the of a major earthquake or fire. Given Tracy Robinson. flects $250,000 in increased re- phone. The purse snatcher bill for the project. The brand funding on this cooperative rounded out the insults by using the Council’s fiscally conservative How are salary increases de- serves to offset the potential cost new porous concrete Multi-use project, while the City of both of her credit cards and her history, staff put together a menu of termined? “Each employee is given associated with a change in the path originally planned to extend Lafayette provided engineering ATM card at local establishments service and cost reduction options to a performance evaluation and re- provider of police services. along Mt. Diablo Boulevard from and staff time. “We are very ex- and on-line. choose from to put a dent in the ceives an overall rating of 0 – 3. Another growing expense is Risa Road to the Reservoir en- cited to see the path get built, it deficit. That rating is then multiplied by a non-negotiable Contra Costa trance, was lengthened all the way looks great,” said Garcia. “Dis- Look Out for Strawberry Vendors, Seven pages of options each merit “factor” -- this year, the con- County fees. The County is also in to El Nido Road. cussion with the City about col- 5/29/09 An alert and impressively with a service implication and esti- tract stipulates that the multiplier is dire financial straights and contin- “We committed a specific laboration began with planning concerned citizen contacted mated savings were prepared. Get- 2.5; therefore, employees can re- ues to push expenditures onto cities amount of funds toward the multi- for the pipeline that will be built Lafayette Police when they saw ting off to a great start, Ron Lefler, ceive a raise of between 0% and where possible. For example in on Mount Diablo Boulevard in an unknown suspect selling straw- Manager of the Public Works de- 7%. Last year the average merit in- 1996 Lafayette paid nothing for An- use path, and the city designed a 2010. Because it’s a heavily berries on St. Mary’s Road near partment, negotiated a rate reduc- crease was 6.7%. However, be- imal Control services, in 2006 the cost effective project. With the used pedestrian area we wanted Rohrer. Police made contact with tion of $85,000 from contract cause the raises are pro-rated for county charged $54,000 for the competitive building climate right to improve safety during con- the Spanish-speaking subject and vendors. Add to that $100,000 that new hires, the actual percentage in- same level of service. This year the now – estimates came in much struction. Long term, it pro- attempted to explain that he was won’t be spent for new radios this crease in salaries was closer to 6% fee will be $150,000. lower than anticipated,” said vides a nice pathway in not allowed to sell strawberries year - a part of the Regional Com- overall. Two notes -- not all em- The feeling around the ad- Sonna Garcia, Associate Civil En- Lafayette and improves access (or any other produce) without a munication System. City offices ployees are receiving a 7% increase ministrative offices is that if the gineer with EBMUD. for visitors to EBMUD’s permit. Police soon received an- will be closed for four days between and that $135K figure (for merit in- County and the State would just Serious joggers and cyclists Lafayette Recreation Area.” other concerned call about a sec- Christmas and New Year. Jennifer creases) is fully loaded and includes leave Lafayette alone, the city take note, “This will provide a ond strawberry vendor on St. Russell, Director of the Parks, Trails the cost of social security, workers would be just fine. link to the trail system that con- ... continued on page 6 Mary’s Road. Both strawberry and Recreation Department re- compensation and fringe benefits,” salespersons were given a ride to ported that summer fees were said Robinson. BART so they could go home. higher than anticipated, saving ap- Getting back to this year’s un- proximately $27,000. The combi- usual one-time charges, in addition DUI, 5/30/09 An anonymous nation of these and other items to the State money grab, accounting passerby called police when he totaled $411,000, bringing the for the stupendous rise in the cost of observed a single car accident on deficit of $900,000 down by almost policing through the Sheriff’s de- Pleasant Hill Road near Quandt. half to $489,000. partment has gotten increasingly The suspect involved in the solo One thing not on the negoti- difficult. “Lafayette’s total cost for car accident admitted to driving ating table, at least at press time, police services in 2005 was $2.9M, the vehicle. 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Of particular inter- Mor aga http://www.ci.moraga.ca.us more services can be offered to est to REC is the idea of becoming Gorgeous traditional home, featured on residents. Ideas were put forward a Charter City, an idea that both Chamber of Commerce: 2003 Kitchen Tour. Completely updated including studying the possibility Lafayette and Orinda are consider- http://www.moragachamber.org throughout 2294 sqft, 4Br, 2 Ba, .23ac. lot of Moraga becoming a “Charter ing. & studio. Walking distance to outstanding City.” “At the last Mayors’ Confer- K-8 Moraga schools. REC Chair Dick Olsen kept ence our neighbors approached me $1,099,000 order and focus during the two- and proposed having a Lamorinda hour meeting. Jill Mercurio, Town strategy on this issue,” said Mayor www.7DickensonDr.com Engineer and Public Works Direc- Dave Trotter. “If we are to con- 100 Whitethorne Dr., tor, presented the current state of sider such a change, then the pub- Grand Theft, 5/30/09 An unknown Moraga’s roads. “Our roads are lic will need a lot more Mor aga suspect has broken into the Cam- Big Yard! Close to K-8 Schools! polindo Aquatic Center and removed rated at a Pavement Condition information,” said Moraga Cham- several envelopes containing checks Index (PCI) of 57, which is con- ber of Commerce President Edy Spacious and updated home on a cul-de-sac. and cash for the week’s sales from a sidered fair,” said Mercurio, “to Schwartz during public comment 3054 sqft, 4 Br, 2.5 Ba, plus great office on lock box. It was taken sometime be- maintain this rating we need to period. a large level .42 acre lot. Open floor plan tween 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., while spend about $1.2 million a year, with large kitchen/family room combo. staff was conducting training in another but at this time we have $800,000 $1,100,000 What Is a Charter City? part of the building. Estimated loss - budgeted for that item.” www.100WhitethorneDr.com $10,000. Nothing funny about that. Mercurio provided REC In California, cities and towns are ruled by State law or can adopt or members with a detailed simula- Want to know todays home values?... Possession of paraphernalia, 5/29/09 modify their organizing charter by tion that showed how much should Worried about becoming “Short”? Officers noticed a car driving errati- be budgeted in order to obtain dif- a majority vote of their residents. cally near Larch and Camino Pablo. ferent levels of pavement condi- Moraga is governed by State law CallC us for a confidential current market evaluation! The driver waved officers over for as- and is managed by a five-mem- tions. ORINDA • MORAGA • LAFAYETTE sistance. Apparently the young “Council needs to come to ber City Council. A charter gives a city's residents the flexibility to woman driver had gotten into an ar- grip with what we want,” said choose any kind of government gument with her boyfriend and was Council Member Mike Metcalf, looking for him. She may have been structure allowed by the Consti- ELENA HOOD who also sits on the REC, “we’ve upset at the boyfriend, but she was tution. It is a growing trend in Cal- REAL ESTATE GROUP not had this discussion yet. We probably more upset that she didn’t ifornia and at this time last year, need to answer this for the com- (925)254-3030 www.Orinda.com have her driver’s license, had priors 112 of California's 478 cities were munity and then this committee Coldwell Banker DRE: 313415 Elena Hood DRE: 1221247 and that the car contained a metham- charter cities. According to the will find the money.” phetamine pipe, small bag of meth League of California Cities’ legal The issue of the drainage and burglary tools. staff, “the charter city provision of “My favorite thing about Willow Spring is the genuine desire of system is of great magnitude as the State Constitution, commonly the staff and congregation to know, worship and serve God. Found Property, 5/29/09 A good well. “The system was built be- referred to as the ‘home-rule’ pro- The pastor has an extensive background in leadership and Samaritan called Moraga Police to re- fore the town was incorporated, it vision, is based on the principle uses it to help grow everyone in the congregation: children port that she found a gold colored is good for 65 years, and 40% of that a city, rather than the state, is through seniors are treated with love and respect and encour- watch at the Moraga Commons Park the town’s drains are more than 45 in the best position to know what aged to explore and develop their unique gifts and talents!” at 11:00 a.m. that day. The reporting years old,” explained Mercurio. it needs and how to satisfy those -Sherry Diestler, Member person didn’t wish to claim the watch, Three years ago a sinkhole formed needs. The home-rule provision only to return it to its rightful owner. when a storm drain collapsed allows charter cities to conduct No mention if it’s actual gold or just under Rheem Boulevard. After their own business and control Willow Spring Church gold colored. Contact Moraga P.D. if this incident Mercurio ordered a their own affairs. A charter maxi- it belongs to you, 376-2515. Voted “Best Place to Worship” in Moraga video inspection of the main drains mizes local control.” Lafayette and -The U.S. Local Business Association to assess their state. The film has Orinda are looking into this possi- Stolen Car, 5/27/09 A Miramonte not been analyzed yet. Segrest bility as well. Areas that munici- Drive resident told officers that her added that a capital expenditure Silver Nissan Maxima, license plate palities can decide to rule include: funding schedule could be made Willow Spring Church number 2NMM552, was taken from municipal election matters, land available for REC, but that the 1675-1689 School Street her assigned parking spot without her use and zoning decisions (with permission. Although it was locked, roads/storm drain issue was likely some exceptions), how a city Moraga, CA 94556 there was a spare key in the glove to take closer to 50 years than 10 spends its tax dollars, and munic- www.willowspringchurch.org box. No suspects or leads at this time. to be fixed. ipal contracts. (925) 376-3550 Do people ever give permission to REC will meet 12 times be- S. Braccini Sunday Service Times: fore sun-setting at the end of No- steal a car? Prayer...... 8:00am Moraga Center Specific Plan Traditional...... 9:00am Contemporary...... 10:30am to be Tweaked Before Adoption Children’s Church...10:30am “Being involved at Willow Spring has changed my life by teaching Youth Service...... 10:30am me how to set priorities in order to spend daily time in developing By Sophie Braccini a relationship with God. I find the drive for accountability fter a long evening of debate different. Planning with a maxi- rate count for the college, so it was Young Adult Service..7:30pm inspirational and motivational. I have increased energy, Aon May 28, the Moraga Town mum traffic impact would give us a decided that the sub-committee Weekly Activities Include: more trust and better communication!” Council partially approved the Plan- good comfort level of what the end would ask Saint Mary’s for their po- Wednesday: -Deborah Scott with husband John Williams and son Ian, ning Commission’s recommenda- product will be.” sition. Community Bible Study....10am Regular Attenders tion for the Moraga Center Specific “This approach makes good A consensus is emerging Plan (MCSP.) It agreed to add more sense,” said Mayor David Trotter, around the recreation/gym center REVERB (youth)...... 7pm Friday Night: "Discouragement doesn't happen by chance, flexibility to the plan, but capped the “but our community needs a num- that perhaps none of the sites that it happens by choice." maximum number of units at 630. ber, we need a cap, with flexibility have been considered in the MCSP BLAST! Kids Club...... 6pm -Pastor Brad, GodThoughts, Vol. 2* Staff and the specific plan sub-com- in the mix of housing.” A maxi- for its location are optimal. The po- mittee (Mayor David Trotter and mum of 630 units became the con- sition across from St Mary’s road Council Member Michael Metcalf) sensus. would be at the entrance of a busy SCHOOL OF WORSHIP ROCK SUMMER CAMP will refine the final MCSP, which The Council also moved to retail area and would not be con- June 22nd-July 10th (M-F, 1pm-5pm) will be brought back to the Council ensure that development along ducive to attracting customers. The Use your talents. Be in a band. for final approval next fall. Camino Ricardo would be only sin- second site near the Moraga Com- Rock the world. In a written report, Moraga gle family homes up to the ridge mons, along Moraga Road, would Call or email Pastor Sam for more info: Planning Director Lori Salamack line. The Planning Commission locate the center at the confluence (925) 285-1295 or [email protected] hypothesized development numbers had allowed the possibility of higher of 3 major creeks, where the rec- based on the very flexible rules that density houisng beyond a first row ommended Fish and Game set-back the Planning Commission recom- of single family homes. The Coun- is 150 feet. The property owner, the Willow Spring Church is an evangelical, non-denominational, Bible-Driven church with a vision to: mended. Among them was a sce- cil felt it was important to preserve Bruzzone family, continues to pres- “Work with God to build effective people nario that pushed the number of the feeling of a homogeneous ent that site as a better opportunity. who are inspired to excellence and committed to others.” single family units to the minimum neighborhood both for the current It is likely that this issue will be *Willow Spring Church is the home of the Internationally recognized “GodThoughts” Ministry serving (40), and the active senior housing Camino Ricardo residents and the completely re-studied after the more than 10,000 people daily in over 100 countries around the world. to the maximum (760), with the ad- Sonsara development, across the MCSP is approved. dition of 100 compact family hous- street from these potential new ing units, the total reached 900 buildings. housing units. That number got the The Council discussed the MORAGA The Tick Tock Store Council thinking. possibility of keeping a separate The Right Place For The Right Time PARKS & RECREATION We Make $1 OFF Town Manager Mike Seg- housing count for Saint Mary’s col- 925-888-7045 • www.moraga.ca.us House Calls Batteries • Bands •Repair Watch Battery rest’s recommendation was to es- lege students and workforce. “The On Grandfather With This Coupon. Clocks! FREE Estimates tablish development limits not plan charts housing for workforce SUMMER TIME for Moraga Youth! Rolex-Tag Heuer Repair Center according to numbers of unit, but and for Saint Mary’s, but the college Space still available in Camp Hacienda, Magic Camp, Paintball Specialize in grandfather clock and watch repairs according to a traffic envelop: “A is the largest employer in the town, Camp, Gymnastics, Skyhawks, Golf, Moraga Sports Camp, GRAND OPENING unit can be a 5000 square foot home so combining the two categories Make Me a Pro, Digital Film Making, Music and More. 925-376-1888 925-952-4488 for a family of five or a 600 square would make sense,” said Trotter. Moraga Youth Involvement Committee is accepting application 354 Park Street, 1547-A Palos Verdes Mall foot condo for a senior,” said Seg- But some Council Members dis- until August 14 – apply today Moraga Walnut Creek rest, “and the impacts are drastically agreed and wanted to keep a sepa- (Next to Rheem Theater) (In Lunardi’s Center) Page: 4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Orinda Lamorinda Community Orinda Calendar Helping You Achieve Your Goals ... Lamorinda and Beyond. City Council 7pm RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Auditorium, Orinda Library Prestigious 24 Acre Sleepy Hollow Area Estate ORINDA WALNUT CREEK 26 Orinda Way One of a Kind 1310 Creekside Dr. #306 Tuesday, June 16 Majestic, Gated Rare unit with two suites Thursday, June 18, 7pm Luxurious, and eat-in kitchen. Voted 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath WC's Best Multi-fam joint meeting with Planning Commission Peter & Darlene Hattersley Elegant, Expansive Home Dec '08! Luxury condo in Planning Comm. 7pm 925.360.9588 Plus Gardens, Lawns & Pool sleek, new high-tech bldg. Auditorium, Orinda Library Shown by Appointment Secured lobby & pkg, 26 Orinda Way 925.708.9515 $7,300,000 elevator, gym. Tuesday, June 23 canceled TheHattersleys.com Visit: www.88Sunnyside.com $509,000 Tuesday, July 14 Traffic Safety Advisory Comm.7pm Orinda Prepares Housing Element Residential and Community Room at City Hall 22 Orinda Way By Andrea A. Firth Restoration Monday, June 20 s Orinda’s City staff and the plan for the projected housing roads. Compliance with the state’s Painting Services Planning Process Review needs of the community at all eco- housing element law is a prerequi- Mayor’s Com. Liaison 8:30am A Task Force (PPRTF) work toward nomic levels. As part of the city’s site to the city’s receipt of Measure Meticulous attention to detail Community Room at City Hall 39 years of satisfied customers 22 Orinda Way finalizing their report, which will General Plan—the comprehen- C/Measure J transportation funds, sive, long-term plan for the physi- and this equates to about $320,000 Licensed and Insured Monday, July 6 address the potential for incorpo- rating greater housing opportuni- cal development of the city—the in annual pavement maintenance David Collins, Orinda City of Orinda: ties in the downtown areas of the state mandates cities to include a for the city. At the most recent City http://www.cityoforinda.org City, running in a parallel track but housing element. In order for the Council meeting, Planning De- 925-254-6882 Chamber of Commerce: about six months ahead, is the private market to adequately ad- partment Director Emmanuel Ursu http://www.orindachamber.org City’s requirement to file an up- dress housing needs and demand, mentioned that 40% of California's • local businesses dated Housing Element with the cities are required to adopt land cities do not currently have hous- hibit the city from issuing any de- staffing requirements, size of the • upcomming events California Department of Housing use plans and regulatory systems ing elements that meet the state re- velopment permits until the hous- operation, etc) then we could not and Community Development which provide opportunities for, quirements, however this is not ing element were compliant. deny the request,” explains Ursu. (HCD). With the PPRTF recom- and do not unduly constrain, position that Ursu recommends for The housing element also re- “My intent is to present the City mendations not quite final or ready housing development. Orinda’s Orinda. Along with the possibility, quires cities to provide adequate Council with parameters for the for implementation, Council mem- current housing element planning albeit remote, that the city could zoning to allow for transitional operation of such facilities that bers decided to submit a basic ver- period runs from 2007 to 2014, lose road maintenance monies, ac- housing and emergency shelters. both follow the requirements of and the next update is due to cording to Ursu, additional risks “This does not mean we must con- state law and are consistent with Residential Burglary, 6/02/09 sion of the housing element to the HCD by June 30th. associated with not having a struct or operate such facilities; the services our local churches al- Sometime between Monday HCD with plans to update the How is the housing element rele- legally adequate housing element however, if we received a request ready provide in this respect,” he and Tuesday a Quail Ridge housing plan in the Fall to include vant to the Orinda resident? are exposure to law suits from from a property owner to do so, adds. Ursu will present a revised, Lane home that was under con- the PPRTF recommendations as As is often the case in housing advocacy groups and the and the property owner complied draft Housing Element to the City struction was broken into. Ap- appropriate. Orinda, all things relevant tie back potential for the Contra Costa with the standards we established Council at their next meeting on proximately $770 worth of What is a Housing Element? to the deteriorating condition of the Transportation Authority to pro- (hours of operation, location, June 16th. miscellaneous items were State law requires that cities taken. Downtown Revitalization—Getting Closer Orinda Police D.U.I., 5/31/09 East bound By Andrea A. Firth missioner Richard Westin. “We “the village” from the village of Highway 24 at Oak Hill Road, a t a measured pace, Orinda is Still Investigating Teen’s Death don’t know what a developer is Orinda. Although the recommenda- 25-year-old male was pulled moving toward a more has- By Lee Borrowman A going to bring to us…Leave it open tion for raising the building height over at 1:45 in the morning, be- sle-free process for residential de- here have been no further ar- our Public Forum on page 6.) and see what we get. Then we can to 55 feet in the downtown districts cause he displayed objective velopment and establishing rests in the case involving the Although French said it did begin to shape it,” he added. had been reviewed at a previous T signs of intoxication. The math guidelines to foster the revitaliza- May 23 death of 16- year-old not appear that there was anyone of For not the first, or probably meeting, Judge reopened the height professor at a local college tion of the downtown areas. The Joseph Loudon. The Miramonte legal drinking age at the party, a keg the last, time the Council and Com- discussion and challenged the ra- failed his field sobriety test and City Council and Planning Com- High School student died of appar- of beer and a large quantity of hard mission members wrestled with the tionale for allowing downtown had a blood alcohol content of mission have completed their joint ent alcohol poisoning after attend- liquor was found in the home at definition of a village character and building height to rise another 20 .11 He was booked at Martinez review of the 61 recommendations ing a party. Shortly thereafter police which the party was held. what a village should or would look feet even if designed with setbacks. “Detention” Facility. You can proposed in the draft report of the arrested two suspects, 18 year-old “We were able to trace the like. (Even the definition of semi- (The current downtown building say that again. Planning Process Review Task Patrick Gabrielli, the party’s host, keg; we know who purchased it and rural, as Orinda is often described, height maximum is 35 feet.) “It’s Force (PPRTF). Following an al- and an unidentified 16 year-old where,” stated French. “There was was briefly debated.) As proposed appalling, it doesn’t fit…55 feet is D.U.I. 5/31/09 Same spot – most two-year journey and over male who is suspected of bringing also hard alcohol that was pur- by the PPRTF, Orinda’s village going to far,” stated Judge who used east bound Highway 24 just a 140 meetings, the PPRTF will now alcohol to the party. Police charged chased that afternoon,” he contin- character will have a mix of retail, Lafayette’s Mercantile Exchange little farther down at Pleasant move to incorporate changes and the two with contributing to the ued, but would not identify the office, and residential space. It will Building as an example of why 55 Hill Road, same officer, a cou- feedback culled from multiple pub- delinquency of a minor and giving suspect due to his age and the on- be pedestrian friendly with inviting feet is too high. “The Mercantile ple of hours later. This time a lic meetings to generate a final re- alcohol to a minor. Many of the ini- going investigation. storefronts, include common open Exchange Building on Mount Dia- 47-year-old female was pulled port for the City Council. tial questions have been answered, French would not name the space areas, and take advantage of blo Boulevard is only 42 ½ fee over and also failed the breath- As the Council and Planning according to Orinda Police Chief establishments, but confirmed the surrounding natural beauty. For high,” noted Judge. “Think about alyzer test. Oddly enough both Commission reviewed the final rec- Bill French, but police are seeking “some of the alcohol was purchased the visual learners in the group, the 35 feet or 42 feet but not 55 feet,” individuals were driving Sat- ommendations related to down- additional witnesses to help them in Alameda County, and some was question still seemed to be—“so he added. urns. What are the odds? town revitalization, they worked to fill in details of the events of that purchased in the Lamorinda area.” what does that look like?” Parking. Ensuring the avail- When buzzed, stay away from provide sufficient flexibility to evening. Police are working with the De- 55-foot Building Height. ability of adequate parking to meet Saturn, call a cab. allow developers to bring creative “We are trying to find and in- partment of Alcoholic Beverage Longtime resident and former the current and future retail parking planning to the City while not up- terview more of them (the teenage Control to investigate the busi- Mayor and Planning Commissioner needs was clearly supported by Attempted tire theft, 5/28/09 At rooting the successful businesses al- guests)… there were fifty to sixty nesses involved. Bill Judge asked the Council to en- members of both the Council and 2:30 in the morning an officer ready in place. “I am one for people there that night, but we’ve The case has not yet been for- sure that the PPRTF recommenda- Commission. on patrol noticed someone tak- keeping this as open and flexible as been able to talk to only a few and warded to the District Attorney. tions not go so far as to eliminate ... continued on page 12 ing the tires off a truck with a possible,” stated Planning Com- they have not provided very much “We are waiting for the toxicology small flashlight on El Nido State Senator information,” French said last report (part of the autopsy that was Road, near St. Stephens. The week. (Loudon’s mother, Marianne performed on Loudon). Those re- vehicle fled the scene with DeSaulnier Talks Budget with Orinda’s Council Payne, has written an open letter to sults will be very important to this lights off reaching speeds of 80 the Orinda community asking wit- case,” says French, and they will be By Andrea A. Firth – 95 m.p.h. on Highway 24 nesses to come forward; read it in available in a few weeks.” significant budget challenges fac- ered more negative news about the when it crashed at the Highway ark DeSaulnier, California ing California. “We thought we state’s projected revenues. “We 13 off-ramp. Two twenty- State Senator for the 7th M had solved the problem of the now have, as of today, an addi- something young women were District, paid a visit to the Orinda largest deficit that California has tional $24 billion problem, which taken into custody, the stolen City Council meeting last Tuesday. ever faced,” stated DeSaulnier, could lead to cash flow problems property and burglary tools Despite the current bleak outlook Bay Area who had just returned from a joint within as soon as a month,” he were located. What a surprise, for the state’s finances, he tried to BAD session of the Senate and Assem- stated. their get-away car was also infuse some good news, or at least INC. Drainage, Inc. bly in which the Governor deliv- ... continued on page 6 stolen. hope, within his description of the Have You Checked Your Crawlspace Lately? • French Drains “In 11 weeks I’ve lost 15 lbs of fat, dropped my % of body fat from 25.4% to 14.9% and gained 5 lbs of muscle.” • Underfloor Drains

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This is tives from the three organizations sults,” said Waters, “FOC is confi- Broker - Realtor [email protected] good news for creek supporters, be- was organized on August 20, 2007. dent that the water quality, benthic cause for some time there were crit- “By the end of the meeting, macroinvertebrate (BMI), and habi- ical questions as to the condition of EBMUD staff adopted the position tat condition data demonstrate that the creek and its ability to support a that they didn't think that San Pablo the reach of San Pablo Creek up- A Seasoned Broker For These species of trout that was once a nat- Creek above the barrier dam had ad- stream of the barrier dam can sup- ural part of our local environment. equate water quality and habitat port resident rainbow trout, and that Challenging Times But before residents can watch sil- conditions to support a trout popu- there should be no further road- ver reflections gliding through local lation,” remembers Waters, “and blocks to initiating a trout population waters, obstacles need to be re- that it would be incumbent on FOC restoration program in the creek.” Prudential #1 Agent & Top Producer moved and the main property owner to demonstrate otherwise before EBMUD’s new manager of California Realty Orinda Office - 2008 of the watershed, the East Bay Mu- they or DFG should give further the Natural Resources Department, nicipal Utility District (EBMUD), consideration to restoring rainbow Richard Sykes, was delighted to needs to climb on board. trout to San Pablo Creek upstream hear the good news when we con- The Friends of Orinda Creek of the barrier dam.” tacted him to find out what the Distinctive Home Theatre & Stereo (FOC) is ready to begin the project of The quality of the water and agency’s position was on the rein- repopulating the creek with the ma- its habitat is tested yearly by the troduction of the trout. “We would jestic rainbow trout. 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Share your thoughts with our community! Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the express views of the writers and not necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. All published letters will include the writer's name and town (please give us your phone number for verification purposes only), and should be 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for length or legal considerations. email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 Get Clean. Dear Editor, Editor As one of the few periodicals that provides local reporting for Lafayette, how informed is your readership? Lafayette has $500,000 for a downtown plan How many Lafayetters know the Council looks set to pass a Downtown Specific Plan that but could not get a portable potty to the Cham- would allow buildings to rise to an urban, view-obstructing 43 feet and increase popu- ber of Commerce's fabulous June 5th event. lation density? How many know that the Council is debating another supersized apart- I ran into a famous person there (Dave ment complex downtown, right behind Panda Express? Do they understand that views Seaborg.) When I mentioned Lafayette's TOTAL CLEAN of the hill are in danger? Downtown Strategic Plan on my list of gov- HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Do they realize the City Manager has proposed a budget with an 11% deficit that eats into ernment waste, he was shocked. He said he re- our emergency reserves and threatens basic city services, like repairing the failed roads cently worked on a 10 year downtown plan. 925.376.1004 that 15% of our residents live on or funding our already undermanned police depart- .Lafayette's government keeps crying poor, ment? How many know that part of that deficit is fuelled by yet another 7% increase to while wasting money on plans. wages, when cost-of-living is flat, our revenues are down and most businesses and mu- It is fiscally irresponsible. Always has been and Buy Direct from the Manufacturer and $ave nicipalities are laying people off, not giving them raises? probably always will be. Our City Council needs to hear our voices, but we need better reporting of the issues. For ™ solar (510) 293 - 0366 those interested in learning more, I can be reached at [email protected]. Bruce R. Peterson solutions™ Lafayette Gabriel Froymovich the power of independence Special Hurry! Lafayette pricing ends June 30 Serving the entire Bay Area Public Forum JOIN IT www.yessolarsolutions.com Dear Orinda Community, we all need to know so that we can learn from this tragedy so that Reduce or Eliminate your electric bill Forever! it will never happen again Joe had more integrity than any one I Over the past week, I have been overwhelmed by generous offers know. He was honest and forthright – and always believed in of support from so many people – all or most have offered “any- doing the right thing. thing – anything I can do to help you – just ask.” I am now asking Joe deserves this justice. Lamorinda’s – pleading - for your help. I need information – and the Orinda If you are a friend of Joe’s, you will come forward and tell the Police need information – and we need answers about Joe’s death. Orinda Police what occurred on the night of Saturday, May 23rd. Religious Services It is estimated that there were 50 to 60 people at the Those of you who were at the party know. This is the hour when Hamilton/Gabrielli house on the night of Saturday, May 23rd. To you are called to be your best selves, to stand for truth and not date, only a handful of these people have been willing to come hide from your responsibilities. Joe’s life has ended, you are all forward and of this handful of people, most are unwilling to share witnesses and your lives will be defined by what they know. your actions. If you were at the party and know what happened please do not be silent. Marianne Payne If you are a parent or friend of someone at the party and have in- Mother of Joe Loudon formation about what happened, please come forward. If you have knowledge of the whereabouts of Joe’s I-Phone – f you have significant knowledge about an issue facing Lamorinda or please contact the Orinda Police immediately. Ione of its cities that requires more than the 350 words to which we Worship the Lord If you have any information at all – please contact the Orinda Po- must limit Letters to the Editor, don’t despair! You can submit your letter lice. We need answers. Answers that I am certain are out there. to our Public Forum section. with us The truth about what happened must be known. I have to know – Just send your letter to [email protected] and let us know you’d like to be considered for the Public Forum. Sundays at 9:30am & 6pm State Senator DeSaulnier Talks Budget with Orinda’s Council Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church ... continued from page 4 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga • www.mvpctoday.org • (925) 376-4800 DeSaulnier went on to de- five years (growing in cost from $5 scribe the budget remedies pro- billion to $12 billion) and boasts a posed by the Governor comprised recidivism rate of 73%, as a big St. Giles Episcopal Church of Moraga primarily of additional cuts to local part of the problem. “The good funding and health and human news is that we have interest in Worshipping at St. Mary’s College Chapel. All are welcome at our services. services. Most relevant to the structural reform,” stated De- 9 a.m. Sunday Service: Holy Communion - with St. Giles' Choir. Orinda City Council members was Saulnier who has called for a Con- Child care is available all year. the Governor’s proposal to sus- stitutional Convention to initiate 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga. 925-376-5770 pend Proposition 1A (2004) allow- improvements to the state’s budget ing the state to borrow $2 billion process. Willow 1675-1689 School Street, Moraga of local property tax revenue. “For With the potential impact of Spring www.willowspringchurch.org Orinda that’s $500,000,” stated the State’s proposed property tax (925) 376-3550 Council Member Victoria Smith. grab in mind, the City Council has Church “The Governor has put these op- been working through the budget- Sunday Service Times: tions on the table to demonstrate ing process for the next two fiscal Prayer @ 8am, Traditional @ 9am, Contemporary @ 10:30am, the dire situation that we face,” years. At a recent Mayor’s Liaison Children’s Church @ 10:30am, The Groove (Youth Service) @ 10:30am, DeSaulnier responded. However, meeting, City Manager Janet The Living Room (Young Adults Service) @ 7:30pm the senator indicated that he felt Keeter noted that although the City Weekly Activities: Wednesday Community Bible Study @ 10am that there may be other ways to ad- has been able to maintain a bal- Wednesday REVERB Youth Group @ 7pm dress some of the deficit. anced budget thus far, a decrease Friday BLAST! Kids Club @ 6pm The problems we have in in property tax revenue makes this California are systemic,” noted difficult. “Property tax represents CHRISTIAN SCIENCE DeSaulnier who identified the 47% of the City’s revenue,” stated Church Services and Sunday School (up to age 20); 10 - 11 AM state’s “robust” initiative system Keeter. “We are projecting 2% or Informal Testimony Meeting, Wed 7:30 - 8:30 PM and the need for a super majority less growth in [property tax rev- 24 Orinda Way www.christianscienceorinda.org vote to pass the budget as elements enue] for the next year due to a re- Visit our Reading Room and spiritual bookstore that impact the legislature’s ability duction in real estate turnover.” across from the Orinda movie theater. to manage the state’s finances ef- Keeter added that the City had fectively. DeSaulnier also de- begun to discuss the concept of Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Moraga Way Orinda scribed the rise in the cost of the temporary furloughs with the em- Summer Worship Schedule 6/14 - 9/6 Senator Mark DeSaulnier speaking at the Orinda City Council meeting state’s corrections program, which ployee groups as a measure to re- 8:30 a.m. Coffee in Gregersen Hall Photo A. Firth has more than doubled in the past duce personnel costs. 8:45 a.m. Nursery Care Available 9:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary CCCSD Board Opts Not to Raise Multi-Use Path ... continued from page 2 925-254-3422 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time in Gregersen Hall 10:30 a.m. Nursery Closes Sewer Rates Almost Open for Business Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELCA) Kids! Join (Information submitted by Bonnie Lowe, CCCSD) In addition to EBMUD and fence to viewsheds and beyond. 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette 283-3722 • www.oslc.net us for Camp Board President Jim Nejedly ap- the City, various groups pro- The straight porous con- Summer Sunday Morning Schedule E.D.G.E. plauded staff's diligent efforts to vided input on design and mate- crete path, similar to gray Rice Blended Worship, 9:30-10:25 am July 13-17! keep the District in a solid fi- rials: the Creeks Committee, Krispy treats in appearance, is Adult Education, 10:30-11:15 am Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory designed to let rainwater seep see website nancial position during chal- “the church behind the car wash” lenging economic times. "We Committee (BPAC) and the Ad- into the ground, reducing storm will continue to look for savings Hoc CIP Review Committee water runoff. Despite the St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church he Central Contra Costa for the District and our cus- consisting of the chairs of the “Sidewalk closed” sign, plenty A Loving Community TSanitary District tomers while still meeting our Planning and Design Review of joggers and walkers could be Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM (CCCSD) Board of Directors goal of full regulatory compli- Commissions, and the Circula- seen enjoying the path last Active Youth Program, Childcare decided on June 4 not to approve ance while protecting public tion Commission. Concerns week. The grand opening a proposed $10 increase to the ranged from width of the bike should be any day now – 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws health and the environment," annual Sewer Service Charge. Mr. Nejedly noted. lane, the possibility of a split rail weather permitting. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 7

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The $35 fine and offer top customer service,” he tional incidents such as the World Tity District (EBMUD) oper- would then be the same as the said. “We want to make sure every- Trade Center and five hurricanes, ates 80 parking meters at the other meters patrolled by EBRPD body - the firefighters and the pub- including Hurricane Katrina. And, Lafayette Reservoir. They are pa- police. We will be posting signs lic - goes home safe.” for more than 20 years, Lee has trolled by the East Bay Regional at the reservoir too, so nobody In preparation to move into the spent much of his off-duty time as a Park District (EBRPD) police on should be surprised,” said Battalion Chief position, Lee said he Moraga Police Reserve Officer. behalf of EBMUD. The agency EBMUD’s Richard Sykes. If you has taken numerous qualification “Darrell has been a ‘go-to’ has announced plans to increase don’t want to carry change for the classes including management and employee for almost 25 years. He’s the fine for expired parking meters meters, yearly parking passes can command courses as well as becom- performed admirably as a Para- at the Reservoir. "The fine for an be purchased. ing a certified Fire Chief. MOFD medic/Captain and has eagerly expired meter will increase to $35 S.Braccini Fire Chief Pete Nowicki said that all been preparing for transition into firefighters have the opportunity to the new role as a Battalion Chief,” Senior Softball continue their training so they will be Said Nowicki. “He’s well known well-prepared for promotions. “We for his many years as a major player have a career development guide that all aspects of emergency medical we adhere to that promotes and en- response and Contra Costa County ables employees to get their qualifi- EMS affairs and (along with our cations,” said Nowicki Continuous Quality Improvement Darrell Lee Photo provided Lee is a founding member of Nurse and Training Chief) has man- Photo Doug Kohen he Moraga Orinda Fire Dis- Along with being in charge of the Department of Homeland Secu- aged and has developed the Fire Correction to Senior Softball Ttrict (MOFD) has named the A shift for Battalion 4, (which rity as part of the National Disaster District’s EMS program to the suc- photo caption, issue date May Darrell Lee Battalion Chief. consists of the five fire stations in Medical System, is on the Incident cessful level at which it operates 27, page 11: A 25-year veteran of MOFD the Moraga Orinda Fire District), Management Team for Alameda today.” We incorrectly identified this and one of the original members of Lee will also oversee Facilities, and Contra Costa Counties as a Lee replaces Battalion Chief handsome ball player; his the Moraga Fire Protection District, Supply and Information Technol- Medical Unit Leader, and has Ed Borden, who retired at the end name is Bob Muegge. Lee rose through the ranks of Fire- ogy for the Fire District. served through deployment to na- of April. fighter, Engineer and Fire Cap- Lee emphasized that safety tain/Paramedic before taking on the and service will remain key goals. Battalion Chief position. “We want to do the best job we can Eva Timak MOFD Approves Strategic Plan European Skin Care By Lucy Amaral professional waxing t a special meeting held on The plan is not static and will AWednesday, June 3, the Mor- be adjusted as necessary, said Sper- aga Orinda Fire District (MOFD) ling. “It is our intention to continue 286 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette Board of Directors approved the to update and/or reissue strategic 925.588.1015 plans on an ongoing basis,” he said. District’s 2009 Strategic Plan. www.evatimak.com Board Member Frank Sper- A copy of the Strategic Plan ling said this document represents a can be found on the MOFD website commitment to the community by (www.mofd.org). the Board and the Staff to move for- MOFD Exterior Hazard ward with improving the efficiency Control Program Deadline and effectiveness of the District. Looms “It’s critical that an organization has Beginning on June 17, 2009, a purpose and a direction,” said the Moraga Orinda Fire Dis- Sperling. “(This plan) will plot out trict (MOFD) will begin in- our direction over the next two spections to see if property years...essentially what do we want owners are complying with to accomplish and how will we ac- the ‘minimum abatement complish it.” standards’ for creating and MOFD Fire Chief Pete Now- maintaining defensible space icki said that the Strategic Plan will around structures. provide a vision for the near future More commonly referred and establish obtainable goals that to as “weed abatement,” exte- will enhance every aspect of how rior hazards can include items MOFD does business and provides such as trash, dead trees, service to the community. And, dead shrubs, bushes, and while the plan was only recently ap- grass/weeds. MOFD Fire proved, the District has not been sit- Chief Pete Nowicki said that ting idly by. hazard abatement also covers “Even as we were putting a wider range of dangerous these strategies and ideas into writ- situations like wood piles up ten form, we’ve already begun against a house, pine needles working on most of the initiatives on a roof, lack of a spark ar- in the document,” said Nowicki. rester on a chimney or tree The plan identified five areas branches too close to the of focus: Operational Readiness; chimney. Human Resources Development; In April of this year, MOFD Community Partnerships and Out- mailed notices to owners of reach, Fire Prevention and Educa- properties in the fire ‘inter- 6th Annual Weber Demo Day tion; and, Fiscal Responsibility. face’ areas of the district. “An Within each of these areas, specific ‘interface’ is where the resi- items were apportioned as objec- dence or building property Just in time for Dad’s Day! tives with strategies assigned to meets or abuts natural vege- meet each objective. tation in a wildland area, or Saturday, June 20th 11am – 3pm In the 12 years that the there is undeveloped land on MOFD has been in existence, there the parcel where vegetation have been two other strategic plans, may become a fire hazard,” Demonstarting Weber Grills and Accessories the last one being a five-year plan. said Nowicki. Sperling said that based on advice Owners have until June from their consulting partner, Dr. 15 to comply with the abate- Enter to win hourly Weber prizes Larry Bianati, the Board decided ment notice, and the work is that this strategic plan will be a two- required to be completed by Come see the largest assortment of Weber grills on to three- year plan. this date. If owners have not com- 2 “This plan represents a re- display & in stock in Contra Costa County fined approach in terms of tackling plied, a second letter will be the current issues that are facing the sent to property owners. District and at the same time allow- After the second inspection, if Live Music ing us to continue to focus on the a fire hazard is still not dealt Free Assembly & basics of providing excellent fire with properly, the District will and medical service to the commu- have the hazard abated by its littledog2 contractor and the parcel nity,” said Sperling. “Additionally, Free Delivery* HARDWARE LUMBER owner will be billed for the it more clearly delineates the Chief work and administrative and Board roles in accomplishing $120 value since 1967 costs. our goals.” *Lamorinda only - June 19th-21st The Exterior Hazard Con- Nowicki added that the new trol Standards as defined by plan will also serve as an adjunct to MOFD can be found on the (925) 376-3600 • 1409 Moraga Way, Moraga Shopping Center the new fire chief selection, provid- MOFD website Check out our blog: moragahardwareandlumber.wordpress.com ing candidates with information re- (www.mofd.org). garding the direction of the district. 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• Life in LAMORINDA • Transplanted Family Enjoys New Grounds By Moya Stone husband and daughter. A concert Mitch, who has lived in various Suburban lifestyle suits pianist, Lica had a much better places around the U.S. and like Lica, who was born in San Diego command over the sheet music Lica, appreciates the open space but moved to Tokyo when she than I and she came to my aid and weather in Lafayette. “This is was three months old. Her father from time to time. the nicest place I’ve ever lived.” studied engineering at UC San There are two things that While Lica and I visit, Jane Diego for three years and then re- stand out in the Handa home: the bounces back and forth between turned to Japan to work for the grand piano in what would be the us and her dad in the other room. Ministry of Defense. Lica started dining room and three-year-old Sporting a cute bob hairdo, she playing piano when she was four. Jane. This is an apt reflection of tells me she likes her preschool At 12, she went on tour to Lica’s new life in Lafayette. “We and has made lots of friends. Jane Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. lived in Tokyo. I was playing was only a year-and-a-half when That’s when she knew she concerts and always in a hurry,” the family moved and she had a wanted to do this for life. “It was explains Lica, pausing briefly. little trouble adjusting. “She’d exciting,” says Lica. “I thought, “There wasn’t much time for wake up and cry,” says Lica. oh, this is a good world.” For six Jane, but now I have much time “She didn’t know where she years in the 1990s, she lived in for Jane.” After the hustle and was.” But now Jane is happy. Re- Munich studying piano. Back in crowds of Tokyo, Lica is enjoy- cently she was baptized at St. Tokyo she taught piano and per- ing the slower pace and vast Perpetua Church. She goes to Old formed. space of California. She says she Firehouse School every weekday, Now Lica plays piano for Lica Handa with daughter Jane Photo Moya Stone loves the greenery and flowers which is when Lica gets a chance St. Perpetua and she’d like to vol- pull up in front of the large front window. Waving back the prospect of a visitor. When I surrounding her home and the to practice the piano and practice unteer to play for retirement ILafayette home and see Lica I spot a spry little girl running reach the front door, we all ex- more moderate weather. her new passion: baking. homes, which she did in Japan. Handa waving to me from the around Lica, clearly excited by change animated greetings and Lica’s husband, Mitch Lica takes me into another When she’s not tickling the keys the warm welcome makes me works as a trader for Barclays room and shows me two shelves or baking goodies, Lica is trying even more interested to get to Global Investors and was trans- of dessert cookbooks, all in her hand at gardening and writing know Lica and her family. ferred to San Francisco in No- Japanese. She bakes twice a week a blog as a way to share her We met while rehearsing in vember 2007. The family lived and shops at Diablo Foods for the American life with her family in the St. Perpetua Church choir. in the city briefly while they re- ingredients. Tiramisu is her latest Japan. Before I leave, Lica plays There was little time for chats, searched where to settle. “I creation and Mitch says she’s en- Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desir- but I did learn that Lica moved to wanted the American suburban joying the big kitchen, a rarity in ing, which is as much of a sweet the Bay Area from Japan with her experience for my family,” says Tokyo. treat as her tiramisu.

Drugs and Alcohol Take Toll on Local Teens ... continued from page 1 Jumpstart Your Weight Loss “[If a friend is really in- Gadda has seen another tary school. “They think it with brain development.” toxicated], you don’t want them alarming trend as well: An in- helps them study, but it makes According to the Office of Lose 15 to 60 pounds in 12 weeks! to sleep, and you need to be crease is non-medical use of you high and you get the illu- National Drug Control Policy, Physician-Supervised Weight Loss • Dietary Guidance sure they’re responsive to pain prescription drugs among older sion you’re brilliant when you nearly one in 10 high school Safe and Effective Medication • Long Term Weight Management like a pinch or a slap in the teens, and the combining of the take them.” seniors reported taking Vicodin face,” Gadda says. “Teens will two substances. “This de- The patients Stalcup sees in the past year without a doc- often tell friends to go take a presses their system even more are not troubled youth, either. tor’s approval. Teens are also rest, but that risks there won’t and increases their risk of “These kids are athletes and top abusing some over-the-counter be someone there if something death,” she says. “Prescription students who tried tobacco once drugs, primarily cough and cold goes wrong. Clearly, if every- drugs in Lamorinda are widely or twice, and know what drugs remedies that contain dex- Walnut Creek San Ramon 710 S. Broadway, Suite 110 2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 175 one’s intoxicated, who’s going available and easily accessible. feel like. We have kids passing tromethorphan (DXM), a cough 925-287-8777 • www.jumpstartmedicine.com to notice?” Stimulants are available from out in class, in blackout situa- suppressant, to get high. From friends with ADHD, kids can tions. I have one patient with 1999 to 2004, there was a get Tylenol with codeine, and an OxyContin habit equivalent seven-fold increase in cases re- Nurture your garden at over-the-counter medications.” to shooting up double doses of lated to the abuse of DXM re- Dr. Alex Stalcup is the heroin, and another patient with ported to poison control centers medical director at New Leaf a Xanax addiction worse than nationwide. Most of these Treatment Center in Lafayette, I’ve ever seen. This is a situa- cases were among 15- and 16- McDonnell Nursery and says we are dealing with an tion that’s suffered in silence.” year-olds. epidemic in prescription drug A key problem is that non- “This is a desperate situa- • Shrubs use. “This is a public health ca- medical use of prescription tion we’re in,” Stalcup says. tastrophe,” he says. “For many, drugs seems very innocent. “But there is a way to treat the • Garden Accessories many Lamorinda kids it’s be- “Mom takes it for her back; withdrawal symptoms. My yond experimentation, it’s a Dad takes it for his neck. It message to kids is, please don’t • Flowers part of their life. This is a local must be safe, right?” Stalcup go through withdrawal without example of an emerging na- says. “Unfortunately, prescrip- treatment. Get the necessary • Personalized Service tional problem.” tion drugs feel way too good, help.” A recent report released and kids find out they like the For parents, Gadda says by the director of the National pills. They hang out unsuper- start educating kids at a young 196 Moraga Way Drug Control Policy stated that vised in friends’ family rooms, age about alcohol, substance “unintentional deaths involving share pills and experiment quite abuse and even sex. “If you Orinda prescription opioids (pain re- a bit. It takes six weeks to six don’t tell them, someone else lievers) increased 114 percent months or a year before it be- will.” from 2001 to 2005, and treat- comes a problem. Kids think, 254-3713 ment admissions increased 74 ‘I can get high, sit in class, no Signs of Alcohol Poisoning percent in a similar four-year one knows . . . I don’t smell.’” According to the Mayo Clinic, period.” According to the NSDUH, treatment for alcohol poison- - Open Daily - According to Stalcup, 64 percent of teens ages 12 to ing consists of providing Adderall sales (the drug used to 17 who have abused prescrip- breathing support and intra- www.mcdonnellnursery.com treat ADHD) are happening tion pain relievers say they got venous fluids and vitamins with kids as young as elemen- them from friends or relatives, until the alcohol is completely often without their knowledge. eliminated from the body. 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The goats are in high de- might be used for mowing or killing sign a low-water landscape, and/or that "a prudent man does not make ure and then reduce their carbon with them? mand as a way of eating down dead weeds otherwise. Little goat hoof- water plants directly with drip emit- the goat his gardener." You can go footprints through tax deductible Katy: I have been wondering about grasses in the summer, for fire prints also do less damage to the ters instead of watering your whole to www.bayfriendly.org for more donations that support carbon re- duction activities, renewable energy them for years, so I did some re- abatement. I did find out, though, landscape, versus tire tracks. property, fewer weeds can sprout. tips, but leave the goats to the ex- project, and forestry initiatives search. 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What do Voted Best Of The Best In The East Bay blackberry vines. Even poison oak! Dave: Well the kids sure think they you have for the rest of us? Private landholders can hire them to are cute. There were several tod- Katy:Around Lamorinda, most run graze on their land and keep those dlers lined up along the fence off drains to the creeks, reservoirs, Free haircut with plants under control. Some of their watching. I guess in Moraga a goat or to the bay, so chemicals should be * goats were brought here from counts as exotic wildlife! But how an absolute last resort. Even in the a color service Catalina Island, where they were is it green? Don't goats process all small area around your house, sala- “Masters, The True Artists Of 925-939-7425 having a feral goat problem. The that roughage, and create methane manders, reptiles, and beneficial *First time clients only Color, Cut & Style” Orinda folks went down there, issues like cows? 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REAL ESTATE Page: 10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Not to be missed Not to be missed MUSIC Exhibition hours: Wednesdays when looking at one of my pieces, School on Friday June 12 at 2:00 in through Sundays, 11 am until 4:30 then I think I've done my job.” Fast- the afternoon. There will be a $10 sug- Orinda Library’s Summer Music pm. Admission: $3 adult; children 12 frame is located at 3571 Mt. Diablo gested donation to benefit the Friends Series: Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m and under free; free parking. Web site: Blvd., next to Postino’s. Call owner of the Lafayette Library. will feature Hawaiian Slack Key gui- http://gallery.stmarys-ca.edu. Anthony Ruiz at 283-7620 for more www.lisasee.com. tarist Tim Fuller. A gifted composer, Tel: 925-631-4379. information. LMusicB forM allF AoccasionsO Fuller will delight audiences with his Dr. Elliot Wagner, board-certified IVE AND USIC OR LL CCASIONS The Moraga Art Gallery presents a LITERATURE & LECTURES acupuncturist and herbalist in prac- Michael L. Gill own pieces as well as many island Michael L. Gill classics. A Santa Cruz native, Fuller new group show “Transparent Emo- tice for 25 years, will speak on the Jazz - rock - funk - rhythm - blues (510)(510) 287-2540 287-2540 www.with-a-twist-music.com [email protected] mastered many styles of electric guitar tion” featuring the work of Monet On Tuesday, June 16th, Sustainable benefits of acupuncture, Chinese including jazz, rock’n’roll and coun- Foster and introducing new members, Lafayette will host a 90 minute work- herbal medicine and other wellness Diablo Actors’ Ensemble presents try, but he found his musical voice through August 15th. Moraga Art shop on how to "Get Water Smart". methods for treating pain including THEATER Neil Simon’s comedy, “The Prisoner when he began to study slack key gui- Gallery, 570 Center St, Rheem Valley Water is one of the World's most pre- headaches and migraines, back pain of Second Avenue“, through June 27. tar or ki ho’alu. The programs is free Shopping Center- next to Longs cious resources, but the average and sciatica, post-surgical pain etc. Drugs. Open Tuesday through Sun- Tuesday June 16, 7 p.m at the Moraga Cal Shakes presents “Romeo and WHERE: Diablo Actors’ Ensemble of charge and take place inside the li- American uses 176 gallons per day. day, 12-5 pm. 925.376.5407. Library. Juliet” by William Shakespeare and Theatre, 1345 Locust Street, Walnut brary, beside the fireplace. The Orinda Susan Handjian from EBMUD, an ex- www.moragaartgallery.com. directed by Jonathan Moscone, Creek. TICKETS: $10 – 25. PUBLIC Library is at 26 Orinda Way in Orinda. pert in horticulture, will give special through Jun 21. Shakespeare’s pas- INFO: 925-482-5110, For more information, please call focus to using mulch, irrigation sched- KIDS, TEENS & PARENTS sionate tale of young lovers caught in www.diabloactors.com. (925) 254-2184 or visit the library uling, and drought-resistant plants to a dangerous and threatening world. website at http://ccclib.org. significantly reduce outdoor watering. Ready, Set, RACE! Father's Day For details see: Orinda Starlight Village Players Acalanes student Blake Marggraff Solar Car Challenge- Sunday, June http://www.calshakes.org present Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s The First Annual Summer Jazz will share what he's learned from con- 21 (1pm - 3pm OR 3pm - 5pm) What Web” through June 27, Fridays & Sat- Banjo Festival,-Sunday, June 14, ducting water audits and installing better way to celebrate Father’s Day Town Hall Theatre Company pres- urdays, at 8:30PM; Sunday, June 14th Noon to 4 p.m., Soda Activity Center, water saving devices at the homes of than to build your very own solar car ents the world premiere of the musi- at 4PM; and Thursday, June 25th at Saint Mary’s College, Moraga. For Lafayette residents for his Eagle Scout with that special guy? Round up your cal comedy, One Night at the Hotel 8PM. No reservations needed. Tick- info: SummerJazzBanjoFestival.com. service project. WHEN: Tuesday, dad, brother, uncle, cousin or neighbor Grand, the latest work by award win- ets are always available at the box of- June 16th from 7-8:30pm WHERE: and sign up for this fun special event. ning author and actor, Joel Roster, fice adjacent to the theater which Orinda Concerts-in-the-Park - Our Savior's Lutheran Church Work together in teams to design, through June 27. Contact the Town opens a half hour before show time. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the (Rooms 217 & 218), 1035 Carol build and race Solar Lego® cars. Rain Hall Theatre Company Box Office for Adult $15, $35 for three plays; sen- Orinda Community Center Park. Lane, Lafayette RSVP: to or shine, come and see how fast, tall exact dates and times. Rating – PG. ior/student $7.50, $21 for three plays; Bring a picnic and enjoy the free [email protected]. and creative you can make your car. Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 group rates are available. The Orinda music! June 23rd, The Dave Crim- $5 plus General Admission To register “Feathers, Fur and Fins,” the new School Street, Moraga Road, Community Center outside Am- men Band (Rock-a-Billy), June 30th Sweet Thursdays will feature writer and purchase advanced tickets, call exhibition at the Lafayette Gallery, Lafayette. For Tickets call 925-283- phitheater is located across the street Juke Joint(Rhythm & Blues). Sophia Raday who will discuss her (510) 336-7373 Online tickets honors the creatures large and small 1557 or visit from Rite Aid and the Orinda Post Of- new book, Love in Condition Yellow www.chabotspace.org General Ad- that enrich our lives. The show is open www.townhalltheatre.com. fice at 26 Orinda Way: Telephone Orinda Theater Square Summer A resident of Berkeley, Raday has mission (includes planetarium and (925)254-5530. Music Series every other Thursday from June 1 to August 15th. As a spe- written a funny and moving memoir theater show) Adult $14.95/Youth from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 11th and cial feature during the show, the com- on an unlikely marriage. Her husband (3 - 12) $10.95/Members Free. 25th,747 Express featuring Ed munity is invited to bring in pet photos is a soldier/police officer and she's a McClary and Michael Hatfield. and related quips to be posted on the self-proclaimed peace-loving activist. OTHER gallery’s bulletin board. On Sat. July Sophia's work has appeared in various Orinda Theatre Summer concert series at the Mor- 11th, an animal caricature artist will be anthologies, on-line magazines and Diablo Trail Endurance Ride 30/50 aga Commons, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. available to draw your beloved pet. On the New York Times. www.sophiara- - AHA Region 3 Championship and 2 Theatre Square June 11 Stone Soup – a local band Sat. August 8th, a drawing will take day.com. DATE: Thursday, June AERC Sanctioned. On Saturday, June Orinda playing Rock & Roll; June 18 La Ven- place for bulletin board entrants. Two 18th.TIME: 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: 27 Save Mount Diablo offers its first tana - Latin Rock. winners may choose a portrait of their The Lafayette Library, 952 Moraga recreational opportunity for equestri- 925-254-9060 pet as a prize. During the exhibition, a Rd., Lafayette. ans. The Diablo Trail Endurance Ride Rheem ART portion of the gallery sales will be do- offers a 30 mile limited distance and nated to the Animal Rescue Founda- Wednesday, June 17, 7-8 p.m., the 50 mile endurance ride that starts and Theater Saturday Artists Markets Open at tion. Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Orinda Library invites audiences to finishes at Castle Rock Park in Walnut The Lafayette Gallery: The public is Saturday, 11am to 5pm- 50 Lafayette a talk by a trained docent on Berkeley Creek. The course is challenging and 350 Park Street invited to the Lafayette Gallery’s Circle in downtown Lafayette. Repertory Theatre’s new production, offers steep climbs, descents and creek Moraga Artist Markets, 50 Lafayette Circle, “You, Nero.” Written by local writer crossings. Website: www.savemount- East Bay Women Artists, Art Ex- ( Lafayette, California. The colorful Amy Freed, “You, Nero” is a comic diablo.org for more information or to 988-3411 markets are held on June 13th, July hibit at the Orinda Library. "Sum- take on the decadence of the Roman register. 11th and August 8th. All Artists Mar- mer Show" with original paintings, emperor, who doesn’t just fiddle as the kets are held from 11 to 5 pm on Sat- photography and baskets through June city burns, but orders his scribe to cre- POLITICAL GATHERINGS urdays. On those four Saturdays, the 29. This exhibit is free, open to the ate an extravaganza flattering to his public and wheelchair accessible to THE PROPOSAL THE PROPOSAL parking lot of the Lafayette Gallery is regime. The program will take place in The United Democratic Campaign all. Orinda Library, 24 Orinda Way in transformed into an inviting outdoor the Gallery Room of the library. Free of Contra Costa County announces Orinda; Hours: Monday – Thursday market place with artists displaying of charge. The Orinda Library, is at 26 the grand opening of a new round year 10am-8pm; Friday and Saturday 10 and demonstrating their art. Orinda Way in Orinda. For more in- office on Sat. June 13, 2009, 11am - am –6pm, Sunday 1-5pm Info: formation, please call (925) 254-2184 2pm at 2737 Clayton Road, Concord , THE TAKING 510/531 1404. EBWA is a 20-year old The Hearst Art Gallery’s exhibi- or visit the library website ccclib.org. across from the Concord Bart station. IMAGINE THAT OF PELHAM 1,2,3 art group comprised of award-winning tion- Sacred Mountain: Images of The new office will be he hub of ac- artists from Contra Costa and Mt. Diablo and Mt. Fuji, on view Lisa See, author of “Snowflower” tivity for campaigns, community serv- UP UP Alameda Counties. through July 3rd. Uncounted artists and “The Secret Fan” and “Peony in ice events, meetings & celebrations. LAND OF THE LOST have been drawn to both of these Love”, will join the Lafayette Book The UDC is a PAC charted by the THE HANGOVER Phil Simon will be exhibiting his mountains, sometimes because of Store for the launch of her latest and Democratic Party. This office will help original oil paintings at Fastframe of THE HANGOVER their sheer beauty, other times to in- eagerly-awaited novel. “Shanghai us reach out to the community year Lafayette through June 30, 2009. Phil The Orinda Theatre is spire and energize historical, spiritual Girls” tells the story of two sisters who round & be a focal point to support the enjoys painting contemporary land- under new or environmental messages. Julie leave Shanghai to find new lives in changes that still needed to be made. scapes and he compares his painting management. Armistead, guest curator and Hearst 1930's Los Angeles. 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Cal Shakes Kicks off the Summer Season Bob Athayde, Director of Music Education Photo Doug Kohen

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Michael VerBrugge, Moraga Resident Lic# 681593 Baths - Kitchens - Room Additions - Finish Carpentry - Repairs 925.631.1055 • www.MVCRemodeling.com RESIDING AND SERVING LAMORINDA ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE 93 Moraga Way, Orinda Fate of Downtown Apartment Building Undecided ... continued from page 2 Other plusses include provid- said Guy Atwood of the drawing’s dential project: design, uses, af- Lamorinda Home Sales continued ing affordable housing units, pub- fortress-like appearance. fordable housing requirements and LAFAYETTE Last reported: 4 lic open space, and improved How did the City get to this more. These specific terms of the access to BART. “However…as point? Eleven years ago the City amended Settlement Agreement LOWEST AMOUNT: $515,000 the marked up plans indicate, we Council made an agreement with were summed up in the Fourth HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,300,000 cannot as yet find the project to be Lafayette Town Center Associates Amendment to the Development HOME SALES presented by MORAGA Last reported: 5 consistent with the Settlement to redevelop 4.84 acres in the Agreement that was approved in LOWEST AMOUNT: $440,000 Agreement. This is a project of downtown core. Phase I and II April of 2008. HIGHEST AMOUNT: $900,000 significant size and scale and more were built and are now occupied. The Development Agree- LAMORINDA changes are needed to reduce its ORINDA Last reported: 13 Moving on, the 2003 application ment freezes the city’s rules and visual impact, ensure safe circula- of Lafayette Residential Partners, regulations to the original approval LOWEST AMOUNT: $545,000 tion and improve its exterior aes- formerly Lafayette Town Center date – April 27, 1998. At that time HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,500,000 thetic. Therefore staff cannot Associates for a 73-unit apartment there was no established height Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county recommend approval at this time,” building was found to be inconsis- limit in the downtown, although company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax information records and is provided to us by California REsource. said Srivatsa. shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published five to eight Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. tent with the BART Block Specific the project is “governed by the Design Review Commis- Plan, so that application was with- BART Block Specific Plan which LAFAYETTE sioner Bill Marquand echoes that drawn. A couple of years later the establishes a three story maximum 667 Glorietta Boulevard, $1,057,500, 3 Bdrms, 2135 SqFt, 1963 YrBlt, 5-15-09 sentiment, “I really do like the idea property owner made a deal with limit,” notes a staff report. 983 Hawthorne Drive, $725,000, 3 Bdrms, 1278 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 5-12-09 of density near BART – an excel- KB Home to purchase the prop- At this point architectural 3475 Moraga Boulevard, $515,000, 3 Bdrms, 1953 SqFt, 1948 YrBlt, 5-4-09 lent idea and a valiant effort. But erty, but shortly thereafter KB firm Heller Manus has received 101 Jordan Place, $1,300,000, 4 Bdrms, 3355 SqFt, 2003 YrBlt, 5-12-09 I’m concerned with the monolithic opted out. preliminary comments by the City MORAGA mass.” City Council Member A Settlement Agreement was Council, Planning Commission 315 Birchwood Drive, $900,000, 3 Bdrms, 2243 SqFt, 1971 YrBlt, 5-1-09 Mike Anderson is also on the entered by the City to resolve a and Design Review, but a date has 1387 Camino Peral, $440,000, 2 Bdrms, 1116 SqFt, 1971 YrBlt, 5-5-09 fence, “The building faces the dispute in May of 2006 in the De- not been set for the next meeting. 76 Miramonte Drive, $480,000, 3 Bdrms, 1248 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 5-12-09 back end of restaurants with velopment Agreement. In Febru- The Council requested that it be in 253 Scofield Drive, $680,000, 3 Bdrms, 1648 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 5-7-09 dumpsters – not sure how these are ary of 2008 amendments to the late June or early July to give ar- 145 Via Joaquin, $605,000, 2 Bdrms, 1802 SqFt, 1980 YrBlt, 5-6-09 going to relate. I like the Settlement Agreement were made chitects time to incorporate sug- ORINDA public/private sharing of space. I that spelled out details of the resi- gested changes. 91 Acacia Drive, $1,011,500, 3 Bdrms, 2258 SqFt, 1949 YrBlt, 5-1-09 think we’re going in the right di- 3 Arbolado Court, $835,000, 3 Bdrms, 1578 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 5-5-09 rection but we’re not there yet.” UPHOLSTERY SPECIALIST 25 Bates Boulevard, $575,000, 4 Bdrms, 1505 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 5-15-09 Planning Commissioner Tom 14 Berkeley Avenue, $579,000, 2 Bdrms, 1360 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 5-14-09 Chastain said, “The whole bottom REFINISHING AND RESTORATION 17 Broadview Terrace, $1,100,000, 4 Bdrms, 1620 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 5-15-09 edge has presented itself as a series 135 Camino Don Miguel, $925,000, 4 Bdrms, 1511 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 5-13-09 • Slipcovers • Pillows • Window Cushions of afterthoughts. The towers are • Custom Upholstery • Design Consulting 53 Davis Road, $545,000, 2 Bdrms, 1586 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 5-13-09 totally without value to me - this is 108 Fiesta Circle, $1,500,000, 4 Bdrms, 2909 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 5-5-09 Marine - Commercial - Residential not a hill town in Italy.” Pickup & Delivery Available • Free Estimates By Phone 1 Las Vegas Road, $796,500, 3 Bdrms, 2005 SqFt, 1946 YrBlt, 5-15-09 Public comment was less 63 Lost Valley Drive, $1,243,000, 4 Bdrms, 2911 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 5-6-09 than supportive, “It’s a huge build- 19 Martha Road, $790,000, 4 Bdrms, 2077 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 5-15-09 ing for Lafayette,” said Marie Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-2 Family Owned And Operated For Over 55 yrs. 510 Miner Road, $940,000, 3 Bdrms, 2544 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 5-15-09 Blits. “Now Lafayette has a fort,” (925) 962-0579 45 Tarry Lane, $710,000, 3 Bdrms, 2137 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 5-7-0 3418 Mt. 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Alignment o the PG&E transmission easement through Orinda Village Graphic courtesy City of Orinda web site 775 Solana Drive 21 Eastwood Drive 4 Corte Amigos According Planning Depart- lutions such as flex cars and bikes. that would impact the views of res- ment Director Emmanuel Ursu, the PG&E Towers. The reloca- idents. “This is an issue of view Task Force felt that a parking study tion of the four PG&E transmission shed…this is a serious problem for was needed to determine how to towers that traverse diagonally me,” she stated. best meet this need. “I’ve always through the Orinda Village retail “The only way to revitalize been convinced that everything district—a sensitive issue for resi- the downtown is to move the poles. comes from parking and goes from dents within view—was also de- Somebody’s view will be affected,” there,” stated Westin. “Parking is a bated. Ursu identified three countered McCormick. “We need critical issue and hurts our retail different options for the placement to look at the bigger picture. We 3367 Moraga Blvd. 3229 Stanley Blvd. 996 Hawthorne Drive business,” added Planning Com- of the towers that would free up two need the sales tax dollars from a re- missioner Bob Jungbluth. acres of additional land for devel- structured downtown.” Council members were quick opment. “Moving the towers leaves Wallace also recommended to point out that the City could not you with many great options for the towers, if moved, be converted afford to fund this study, and opening up [the Village Center] and to the more streamlined, less obtru- PPRTF member Clark Wallace in- allows the possibility of creating a sive mono-poles that are used in dicated that he believed a developer really nice pedestrian mall,” stated other parts of the downtown dis- would likely be willing to bear this PPRTF member Wallace. tricts. McCormick stated that cost cost. Ursu also pointed out that ap- As the discussion progressed, of moving the towers is estimated 995 Hawthorne Drive 916 Colina Court 42 Knox Drive propriately priced meters in the Council members Smith and Mc- to be $6 million. downtown retail district are one of Cormick found themselves in direct Next Steps: A final PPRTF the most effective ways to manage opposition on the subject. report will be ready for the Council street parking. “Parking meters “I support the no cost to the to review and act on by September. have proven to be a good solution City aspect of this recommenda- Ursu plans to draft new planning to parking issues in many success- tion,” said Smith. While she sup- ordinances to address the changes ful downtown communities,” stated ported the individual property proposed in the process and resi- Ursu. Council member Tom Mc- owners addressing the issue of the dential sections of the report with Cormick encouraged the group to moving the tower on their own the aim to have those recommenda- See all listings at take a bigger, greener look at the properties, she strongly opposed tions implemented by the end of parking problem and consider a moving the towers to track along 2009. Implementing the planning www.kurtpiper.com greater use of shuttles to the sur- Camino Pablo Road—a scenic changes related downtown revital- Cell 818-8000 • Direct 253-2527 rounding residential communities gateway for the city as defined by ization will likely carry over into and employing more innovative so- the General Plan—or to a location early 2011. 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The business community is invited to join this group for an infor- Lamorinda Entrepreneurs Find Recipes to Beat the Recession mal meeting and weigh in on with their thoughts. Can't make the meeting? Please email your comments to Janet Thomas at [email protected]. By Sophie Braccini special training in phone re- I can warehouse pianos that Entrepreneurial Youth in Lamorinda pairs,” explains the former soft- will save my business,” says Taylor Smith, a junior in the Industrial Engineering and Operations Re- ware engineer, “because I saw Benjamins. search Department at UC Berkeley, is running an exterior painting busi- that phones were getting more Benjamins explains that ness in the Lamorinda area for the summer. He started his sales and and more expensive and people when people are losing their marketing effort at the beginning of May and plans to go into production in were in need of repairs.” A jobs, their homes, piano are June. This endeavor is a business management internship supported by Moraga resident, Yom moved hard to move and there’s a College Works Painting. The company gave Smith a $6,000 line of credit his business from Vallejo to hemorrhage of free pianos on to start his business. The student placed an ad on Craigslist to recruit Lafayette to work closer to Craigslist. “The only part of painters and got 800 responses. After interviews, screening and checking home. my business that’s growing is references, he constituted his team. Smith’s revenue will be the profit gen- Another repair shop ex- the consignment sales,” he erated by the business. On top of that, if he earns 100% customer satisfac- panded in Lafayette recently, says, “I can pick and choose re- tion, College Works will give him a scholarship. “I always wanted to run Restoration Piano by Ben- markable instruments. For my own business,” says the Engineering major. He has set a goal of 25 jamins Piano Tuning opened a those who have money, it’s a homes to paint over the summer and has booked 13 so far. Smith can be large warehouse at 3434 great time to buy a piano.” His reached by phone at (650) 773-1035 or [email protected]. Golden Gate Way in Lafayette. large warehouse features baby Steve Benjamins playing a Baby Grand in his new Lafayette location Business owner Steve Ben- grand and uprights from differ- Subway in Moraga is Getting a Facelift, Photo Sophie Braccini jamins tunes, repairs, restores, ent centuries. “This is a tough 396 Park St, Rheem Center, 376-2959 hat is bad news for store sells yogurt by the weight rents and sells pianos on con- time for musicians,” admits The store will stay open, and contractors will work thru the night for the next Wsome is an opportunity with a large choice of toppings. signment. “I can do anything Benjamins, “but we live in a two weeks to completely revamp the store. for others. In spite of the For the Coccimiglio’s it is a that has to do with a piano,” community with a lot of very gloom, entrepreneurs continue family affair with parents and says the man who can play at talented adult and youth and it News from the Three Chambers of Commerce to launch new businesses in daughter running franchises in events as well. But for him, it will always be my joy to see Lamorinda. From frozen yo- Danville and Lafayette. In all Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is not the repairs that are keep- kids grow and families change gurt, to repair shops, to station- their locations, the mix of ing his business afloat. “It because they have found the ary, they are ready to work hard healthy and affordable treats is might be that new place where right piano.” to benefit from new consumer a winning ticket. Last April, trends or position themselves to Time Magazine reported that print = online take advantage of the recovery, chocolate sales all over the when it comes. planet seemed to be immune to www.lamorindaweekly.com “It can seem counter-intu- recession and continued to itive to open a new stationary grow. A customer summarized store in times like these,” says the trend that seems to work in Andrew Han, the owner of Lafayette as well, “We may not Elmwood Stationers in Berke- be able to buy luxuries any ley who will open a second more, but we can still splurge store in Lafayette in July, "but on small pleasures like choco- it is a good time to negotiate late," or yogurt! advantageous terms with prop- Repair service is another erty owners, to rationalize busi- good niche for tough times. It Lic #855456 The Haddon Family, Orinda Residents, Owners/Operators Lafayette Town Manager Steve Falk celebrates businesses at the ness practices, and if we can appeals to people who want to Try Lafayette First party on June 5 Photo Sophie Braccini make it through this difficult spend less and to those who Do business time, we will be better posi- want to waste less. Three busi- with a Lafayette Chamber celebrated the Try Lafayette first campaign on June 5th neighbor. and thanked the community by treating residents to a free barbecue and tioned when the recovery nesses have recently opened or concert. A very large crowd gathered on the soft lawn of the downtown comes.” moved to Lamorinda that focus Plaza to hear the Buzztones play classic and fun rock and roll. Jay Lifson Han has been very suc- on this market trend. of the Chamber of Commerce was delighted with the great attendance. “I cessful on College Avenue sell- Tick Tock in Moraga is a hope our campaign is helping our merchants,” says Lifson, “people have ing the beautiful specialty clock and watch repair shop started to realize that shopping local makes sense on many levels, it supports stationary items he loves, such (read details in our May 27 a vibrant downtown filled with a wide variety of unique businesses and as high quality journals, paper issue at http://www.lamor- boutiques, it reduces our carbon foot print, and saves gas by shopping in invitations and note cards, as indaweekly.com) and the sec- town, it keeps our tax-base strong by circulating money in town versus send- well as business supplies. He ond store for its owner. ing it elsewhere, and it supports businesses that generously donate to local knew the owner of the previous Richard Yom, on the other schools and non-profits.” Lafayette stationary store and hand, repairs cell phones. Your comfort is our #1 priority • Green Committee, Wednesday, June 17, 11:45am, Chamber Office was aware of his inventory is- At 3541 Plaza Way he Haddon Heating & Cooling specializes in • Entrepreneur's Club, Thursday, June 18, 8:30am, Chamber Office sues. “With two stores we can opened Prostar – Sprint PCS • residential furnaces • heaters • air conditioners • ductwork Spring Service • Martini Contest, Monday, June 22, 6pm, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa transfer inventory back and store where he will sell what he • repairs • upgrades • maintenance and service. • Business Issues Meeting, Friday, June 26, 8:00am, Chamber office forth and try new things,” adds believes are the best value net- • Mixer, July 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lafayette Tree and Han, “and since we’ll buy works in town and to further FREE ESTIMATES • FAST SERVICE $79 Landscape, 1024-A Walnut Drive. larger quantities, we will get serve his clientele he will re- Furnace/ A/C bigger discounts.” Han is ex- place that broken screen on an 925-521-1380 Check up* Moraga Chamber of Commerce pecting his new Lafayette loca- out of warrantee phone or 5702 Marsh Drive, Suite T. • Pacheco *service includes a free standard • At its May meeting, Moraga Chamber of Commerce Board member tion to open on July 13. change a broken port. “I took a sized 1” disposable filter. Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm (closed for lunch) We do offer a variety of Dimitri Bokman, Manager of the Union Bank in Moraga, organized an ed- The two frozen yogurt www.haddonheatingcooling.com pleated and washable filters. ucational session about the current economic situation and how small busi- shops that opened in May in nesses owners can cope financially. Bokman invited Mark Sweetland of Lafayette are banking on the The Hartford Financial Group to talk about the present economic situation. fact that people want to in- Great Jumbo Rates to $5,000,000 “He explained how the present situation was different from the 1929 great dulge, but for a reasonable depression and that we will get out of it over time,” said Chamber member price and possibly in a healthy Residential Home Loan Rates Jeff Schwartz. The second presenter was Taylor Bell, small business de- way. Stonecastle Land and Conforming to Conforming Jumbo to velopment Officer at Union Bank. Bell made a very detailed presentation The first one to open is lo- Home Financial gives $417,000 $729,750 of everything small business owners need in order to get financing in these cated inside Flippers at 960 homeowners access to Interest Rate APR Interest Rate APR difficult times. Moraga Road; it’s a MYO Pure 30 Year Fixed 5.125% 5.275% 5.5% 5.675% • Mixer on June 23 at the St Mary’s College Rheem campus with Parkmon Union Bank of California, Frozen Yogurt franchise. Wells Fargo, US Bank, Bank of 15 Year Fixed 4.625% 4.775% 5.25% 5.375% vineyard. Tasting of Lamorinda wines and wine pairing by Dave and Shari Molly and Paige Meyer started America, METLife, ING and JUMBO INTERMEDIATE ARMS INTEREST ONLY Parker. The mixer will start at 6 p.m., cost is $5 per person, spouses and sig- this business in Walnut Creek. other top financial institutions. Up to $900,000 Up to $4,000,000 nificant others are invited along with Chamber members. The campus is lo- They claim to offer only fresh cated at 380 Moraga Road. yogurt with live culture in a We will give you 3 Year Fixed 3.400% 4.160% 4.750% 4.210% wide variety of flavors and top- 5 Year Fixed 4.300% 4.160% 5.000% 4.210% Orinda Chamber of Commerce personal service and get you pings that is sold by the weight. • Grand Opening "Mixer" and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the Pizzeria the best rates available at the 7 Year Fixed 5.000% 4.160% 5.500% 4.210% “For a few dollars people can Amoroma Restaurant opening in Orinda. Tuesday June 16th 5:30 to 7:00 lowest possible cost. 10 Year Fixed 5.500% 4.160% 5.500% 4.210% get a treat that’s healthy and de- p.m., 65 Moraga Way, Orinda (next to Peet's Coffee).Restaurant phone : licious,” says Paige Meyer. CALL NOW!! 925-253-ROMA (7662). This free event is sponsored by owner Michele JUMBO15 YEAR FIXED AT 5.875% (5.975% APR) The location, which is close to Lavecchia, and manager Libby Havlicek. both an elementary and a mid- RATES MAY NEVER BE INTEREST ONLY TO $4,000,000 • Chamber breakfast meeting, on Thursday, June 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Village Pizza 19 Orinda Way Orinda. Cost $10.00 - at the door. dle school, has been doing well. THIS LOW AGAIN A few blocks away at Kyle Davis This is a relaxed coffee hour in which chamber members can mix and min- StoneCastle 3518-A Mt. Diablo Blvd, Yo- This Loan Comparison above is presented as an estimate of gle, share ideas, and exchange business cards. possible mortgage scenarios. This is not a loan commitment, Mortgage Consultant/Partner gurt Shack, which operates nor is it a guarantee of any kind. This comparison is based Direct: 925-314-5299 solely on estimated figures and information available at the If you have a business brief to share, please contact under a similar business model, Fax: 925-831-9088 time of production. Interest rate is subject to borrower and [email protected] Sophie Braccini at [email protected] is off to a successful start. The property qualifying. DRE License #01327738.

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Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch School Calendar Be Creative at your Library School Governing Board Meetings Lafayette School District Orinda Union School District Reading keeps summer from turning kids' minds into Jello Acalanes Union LAFSD Office OUSD Office 3477 School Street, Lafayette 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda High School District Submitted by Jennifer Rowes Monday, June 22 at 4:00 Board Room AUHSD Office Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 7:00 ummer reading programs are mer months had an impact on fall possible for their public libraries. 1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette Moraga School District Sa great way to provide chil- reading achievement comparable The CSLP began in 1987 in the Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7:30 Joaquin Moraga Intermediate dren regular opportunities to read to attending summer school. Pub- state of Minnesota and has since School Auditorium books, play writing games, and lis- lic libraries all over the country are grown to include libraries from 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga ten to stories. While children might busily gearing up for the 2009 virtually every state in the country. TBA be more focused on the fun and summer reading program "Be Cre- To find out the details about prizes involved, educators know ative at your Library". The pro- dates, times, and registration for that these sorts of programs help gram is sponsored by the this summer's program, call or visit little kids get ready to read and big Collaborative Summer Library your local library. And to learn Please send story ideas to kids raise scores. Program (CSLP), which is a grass- more about effective and engaging A study conducted by roots consortium of states working children's educational materials [email protected] Jimmy Kim at Harvard's Center together to provide high-quality visit these websites: www.scholas- for Evaluation found that reading summer reading program materi- tic.com, www.billygorilly.com, four or five books over the sum- als for children at the lowest cost and www.pbskids.org. Stockton to Lead Reorganized AUHSD Team Orinda Boy Scouts to the Rescue Miramonte and Acalanes High Schools Get New Principals By Andrea Firth By Andrea A. Firth cant funding reductions. “Our most pressing issue is to continue to progress forward with our academic programs despite what is going on with the state and funding,” stated Stockton. “We need to focus on stu- dent achievement. We are here for the students.” He also identified the renewal of the parcel tax, which con- tributes $7 million to the district coif- feurs and expires in June of 2011, as another important focus for the dis- trict. “We have to address the even- tual renewal of the parcel tax,” stated Stockton. “The community’s sup- port of the parcel tax and the funding that it brings the district is one of the things that distinguishes AUHSD from surrounding districts.” Immediately following Bill Hummer (far right) with Tyler Young (center), Trevor Langum, and Jaikar Beasley (front). Erin Grey not pictured Photo Andrea A. Firth John Stockton Photo provided Stockton’s appointment, the District n a recent backpacking trip Beasley, Tyler Young, Trevor warm while activating an emer- self-described rare, aging vet- will let me,” he joked. also announced the reorganization the members of Orinda Boy Langum, Erin Grey, and Assistant gency GPS transponder to get para- eran of secondary education, Negri hired Stockton almost of a several positions within the ad- O A Scout Troop 237 were able to put Scout Master Bill Hummer set out medic assistance. The man was John Stockton, Acalanes Union five years ago to serve as the Asso- ministrative team and the appoint- their outdoor survival skills into in the dark and found the lost back- transported to the hospital, and the High District’s (AUHSD) newly ciate Superintendent of Educational ment of two new principals. John practice as they helped to rescue a packer with a badly injured ankle boys finished out the weekend with appointed superintendent, brings 37 Services. Stockton moved to Nickerson, currently the principal stranded hiker. Awoken by the and his dog with a serious rattle an uneventful hike in Little years of diverse experience to his AUHSD from the Fairfield Unified of Acalanes High School, will man’s calls for help at 11:30 p.m., snake bite. The scouts administered Yosemite. The moral of the story: new position. “We are extremely High School District where he had backfill Stockton’s position and four members of the troop, Jaikar first aid and kept the man and dog Be prepared. fortunate to have an individual with overseen the construction and serve as Assistant Superintendent of the broad experience that John opening of a new high school. Education Services. “We are fortu- brings to the role of superintendent Stockton started his career in edu- nate to have John Nickerson in the Miramonte’s Class of 2009 of our district,” stated AUHSD cation as a social sciences teacher district to take on this role. He has Governing Board member Tom and moved on to hold a variety of been one of our curriculum leaders Celebrates with a Safe and Sane Grad Nite Mulvaney. teaching and administrative posi- as a principal,” stated Stockton. Submitted by Susie Romak In July, Stockton will take tions including activities director, “We have also recruited two high- ver 200 parent volunteers Class of 2009 will be feted with ends with the much anticipated over from current AUHSD Super- head counselor, principal, and cur- energy, personable, and intelligent Oare working to create the the theme “To Infinity and Be- and traditional Senior Class intendent Jim Negri, who has led riculum director. In 37 years of sec- administrators to fill the principal Miramonte Class of 2009’s quin- yond,” which will include desig- Video produced by and featuring the district to a number-one ranking ondary education, there seems to be openings at Acalanes and Mira- tessential hometown graduation nated distinct areas of senior class students. Special for academic performance in the little that Stockton as not already monte High Schools,” added Stock- party, which begins immediately entertainment for the students, in- thanks to co-chairs Jennifer state for the past two years. Negri seen or done. ton. Aida Glimme, currently an following the graduation cere- cluding Andy’s bedroom from Crocker and Tina Ross, who will move on to serve as the super- Stockton takes over as the dis- assistant principal at Monte Vista mony on June 12. For 20 years “Toy Story,” Buzz Lightyear’s spearheaded this event. For fur- intendent of the Castro Valley Uni- trict is faced with the potential for High School in Danville will move local parents have banded to- spaceship, outdoor games from ther information, please contact fied School District. “This is a once further reductions in state funding to Acalanes, and Adam Clark, cur- gether to provide an alcohol and “A Bug’s Life,” and casino Susie Romak at in a lifetime opportunity to both live following a school year that has been rently the principal of J. Douglas drug free Grad Nite Party, and games and dancing in Alladin’s [email protected] or by phone: and work in the same town,” stated consumed with working to balance Adams Middle School in Brent- this year is no exception. The City of Agrabah. The evening 925-376-5690 or 925-250-1332. Negri. “I can walk to the Castro the budget and maintain personnel wood, will replace the departing Valley District office, if my knees and programs in the face of signifi- Raul Zamora at Miramonte. OA Students Win Academic and Artistic Awards Pre-Schoolers Worry Over Bank Woes Submitted by Miriam Schaffer rinda Academy (OA) senior color via access to rigorous and and Reason software and de- Submitted by Dorothy Stewart OElizabeth Agramont-Jus- prestigious educational opportuni- signed the Web site, www.biod- tiniano – who will attend Colgate ties in grades 6-12. OA Junior music.com , where his music can University in Hamilton, New York Dylan Marcus received an honor- be found. Dylan designed the site in the fall – is a 2009 recipient of able mention award in recognition after taking a multimedia class the “A Better Chance Academic of his musical talent in the “Tal- offered at Orinda Academy. The Achievement Award.” A Better ented and Learn Differently Con- site was featured at the recent Ed- Chance is a national nonprofit that test” from the Parent Education ucation Revolution 2009 confer- works to change the life trajectory Network. Dylan has produced his ence held at AT&T Park in San for academically talented youth of own digital music using Logic Francisco. Payday at Acalanes High School

group of 4 year olds from Old Firehouse they discovered that some people had no money to ASchool on June 4 visited West America Bank buy toys and food. “How fair is that? they won- in Lafayette to ask if the bank was a safe place for dered, “and began to ask questions about where their money. They became concerned about how money comes from and where it is kept.” money gets distributed when, at Christmas time, Photo A. Scheck

Orinda Rotary Field Day High Point Winners Announced Submitted by Dick Burkhalter he high point win- Tners of 59th annual Frank E. Isola Rotary Field Day accepted the winner’s plaque from Ro- tarian Ron Noon at the Orinda Rotary luncheon on Wednesday, May 13. The high point winner (L-R): John Sherry (Lafayette Rotary,) Helen Wang, Anna Eames, Person Lyverse and David McDiarmid (boy’s category) was Glo- Photo provided rietta fifth grader Ryan our Acalanes High School Rotary Vocational Service – Helen Wang (Journalism) , Anderson. Del Rey fourth Fstudents who participated was held on March 5 during a 2nd place: David McDiarmid grader Arden Creson and in Lafayette Rotary’s annual regular lunch meeting of the (Acceptance Behavior), 3rd Wagner Ranch third 4-Way Test Speech Contest re- Club. John Sherry, Club Pres- place: Person Lyverse (The grader Violet Bathgate ceived a total of $500 in ident, honored the students for Elderly Connection), 4th Ron Noon presents the winner plaque to Photo Provided tied in the high point girl’s checks last week. The Speech the well prepared speeches place: Anna Eames (Commu- (left to right) Ryan Anderson, Voilet Bathgate and Arden Creson category. Contest – which is part of the and chosen subjects. 1st place: nity Service). Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 15 Have trouble keeping weight off? Get a head start on the 2009 – 2010 school year! Comprehensive approach includes: • Evaluation of metabolism/hormones 3UMMERªTUTORINGªAVAILABLEªFOR •Mindful eating coaching Here’s help to •Medical meal replacements find & keep the '%.%2!,ª-!4(ª 02% !,'%"2! •Medications an option •Solutions for stress, mood, sleep healthiest you !,'%"2! '%/-%429 •Personable, customized, simple Summer Special 20% OFF 1st month !,'%"2!ªªª42)'/./-%429

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Roden choose Moraga for many rea- SUMMER SCHOOL sons: The community resembles the small town where she was Session 1: June 22-July 14 raised near Santa Cruz; and its Session 2: July 16-August 7 values seem to offer the kind of 9:00am - 1:00pm environment she likes best, High School where families share the same •Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry values of respect, security, man- •U. S. History ners, and of course have high ex- •English for all grades with pectation for learning. Composition, Literature She feels ready for the •Japanese challenges of the position. •Rock/Jazz Band & Digital (from left to right), Neil Jennings, Mary Thomas, Deborah Roden “Where I am now I balance the Fall and Diane Haley Photo Sophie Braccini Music Production objectives and requirements of Openings •Ecology/Advanced Biology am beyond happy,” says works for the Lodi School Dis- 50 schools, 2,000 teachers, and Available “IDeborah Roden, future trict as coordinator of profes- 125 staff,” she said. “As a prin- Middle School Principal at Camino Pablo Ele- sional development. cipal, I will do the same with dif- •Basic Skills Review mentary (C.P.). “I feel like I’m in Her diverse experience ferent constituencies, parents, All Classes Meet College Prep Heaven.” The woman who will taught her that focus, consis- students, and district.” She feels Requirements fill Neil Jenning’s shoes come tency and continuity make for she understand the demands of 19 ALTARINDA ROAD • ORINDA, CA 94563 Personalized Instruction August, believes that the school better results. 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As a 925-254-7553 • www.orindaacademy.org 1:1 Tutoring • Small Class Sizes and the community are a perfect practiced this method teaching mother, she has the same high fit for her, her values and her ex- teachers and implementing level of expectation for her own methodologies and curriculum children. “The main focus is to 1HZ perience. &DPSVLWH$W Roden is bringing to C.P. a across a whole district. “We give children a well rounded ed- 7KH6HYHQ+LOOV rich and diverse experience all were very impressed by Debo- ucation, with a strong core of 6FKRRO based in California education. rah Roden’s caliber,” said Mor- learning,” she adds. aga School Superintendent Rick )L^MV\]ZM,Ia+IUX $VOHHSDZD\SURJUDPE\ She taught K-7 grades for When she starts next fall $GYHQWXUH'D\&DPS more than 10 years, then Shafer. “She will be a great ad- she is not planning to revolu- A traditional summer camp in Walnut Creek changed the focus of her career dition to our team and we’re tionize the place. “I’ll gently to administration. She became a looking forward to working with make the transition, I will watch, Activities resource teacher in a magnet her.” I will listen and I will learn,” she ‡ Swimming ‡ Tennis ‡ Archery school, then got her master’s de- The distressed situation of says. “Of course I have my own ‡ Horseback Riding ‡ Art ‡ Skateboarding gree and served as vice-principal Lodi’s school district motivated personality and experiences, but ‡ Sailing ‡ Sports ‡ Camping Roden to look for another job. “I and principal in different greater I will wait before changing any- ‡ Kayaking ‡ Drama ‡ Canoeing Bay Area schools. 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Piano, string instruments, voice Begelman said that Oliveira spent a good deal of time re- Competitions, Tests, Fun searching similar machines, vi- All Ages & All Levels sualizing what he would want, the materials that would be needed and then laying it all out 925-299-1240 on paper. What Oliveira ended up Chris Oliveira with his bar stool go cart Photo Jennifer Wake with was his go cart, boasting a arents, take stock of your one can come up with.” He 28 horsepower engine that runs Phousehold furniture. If said that other senior projects on 110 octane gasoline that he you’re not careful it could end from his class have included a says can go up to 70 miles an up as a senior project in Bear 17-foot kayak and an electric hour. Not that Oliveira runs it Begelman’s Design and Fabri- guitar. at 70. “I got it up to 55 miles cation Shop at Acalanes High Obviously this is not your per hour and got a little scared,” School. father’s wood shop. he said. Chris Oliveira, a senior at This industrial-sized It also ended up being Orthodontics for Children, Acalanes and a student in building at the far side of the more than a Naugahyde-topped, Teens, and Adults Begelman’s Fabrication 3 class high school houses sophisti- metal stool strapped to an en- combined his automotive acu- cated machines and an aura of gine. “Once you step back and men with the creative freedom creativity. “We can make any- look (at the end result), you see Offering the latest in orthodontics: of Mr. Begelman’s class to de- thing here,” said Oliveira. “It’s you’ve used fabrication, art, de- Invisalign • Esthetic / Clear Brackets sign and build a bar stool go a room full of possibilities.” sign, math,” said Oliveira. Self Ligating Brackets • Thermal Plastic Wires cart for his senior project. Along with the full litany “There’s a lot of stuff wrapped “He had this wild idea to of smaller tools like wrenches, up into one project.” make a bar stool go cart,” said hammers and hand-sanders, Oliveira presented his www.Cobain-Ortho.com Begelman. “He was excited large items like computer con- project to a panel of judges at about it, and he’s a crackerjack trolled routers, a full comple- Acalanes, outlining his work, with his hands. So, I said, ‘If ment of work-working offering his documentation and Danville: Lafayette: you are going to do this, it’s not machines, plasma machines, describing in Begelman’s terms going to be haphazard. It must mig welders, and tools for “what did you learn and how 925-820-6100 925-283-3355 hold your weight and maintain bending and shaping metal did it change your life.” make their home here. Projects 318 Diablo Road 905 Moraga Road dtorque.’” While Oliveira doesn’t can range from cutting boards, d Begelman’s class offers know what his final grade yet, students the opportunity to to outdoor furniture to even an he has some plans for the go work with wood, metal, jew- oversized, piece-welded, skull- cart. “I’ll probably mount a Leif Cobain DDS MS elry, ceramic tile and, according shaped metal bobble-head. tool box on it and use it on the Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics and to Begelman, “Whatever some- Oliveira, 19, has worked race track.” Dentofacial Orthopedics Page: 16 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy Pablo Campolindo • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Del Rey Orinda Intermediate • Saklan Valley School • Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch Daisy Scouts Discover the Underworld Jack’s Day at Camino Pablo Elementary Submitted by Papa John Kiefer By Sophie Braccini n May 29, the entire staff at OCamino Pablo wore “Team Jack” T-shirts to show the first grader their support and celebrate his courage before leaving to spend three months in a Delaware hospi- tal. “Jack was born with a condi- tion known as ‘Metatropic Dysplasia.’ It is a rare dwarfing condition that is mainly character- ized by wafer thin and soft verte- brae causing severe twisting of the spine,” explains Jack’s mother Kim Zembsch. “This summer, Jack will undergo two surgical procedures at duPont Children’s Hospital. Jack is aiming to come home by the end of August to return to Camino Pablo as soon as possible!” Jack is very upbeat about this surgery but he attired in knee boots, galoshes or ten- children to play in our creeks, learn t was one of those recent will miss his friends and active nies. One first grader sported unof- of the natural world and experience sparkling afternoons, as the lifestyle in Moraga the most. If I ficial scout foot ware with a 'daisy' its pleasures and risks at an early age. 'Daisy' Scout troop 30960 gathered you’d like to drop Jack a card (he’s pattern. As wildness and screams There, they can have a magical ex- at 'Papa John' Kiefer’s home in really looking forward to getting emanated, echoes filled the air from perience building forts, exercising Springhill Valley for an adventure mail), send to: Jack Zembsch, pa- exuberant kids splashing the creek creativity, and living out their fan- into one of Lafayette's nature free- tient, duPont Hospital for Chil- water passing through a six foot pipe tasies, to better know who they are.) ways, otherwise known as Reliez dren,1600 Rockland Road, Floor Valley Creek. All were appropriately beneath the road. (Encourage our Photo submitted Principal Neil Jennings with Jack, sporting their “Team Jack” T-shirts Photo Kim Zembsch 3C, South Wilmington, DE 19803. Family Focus www.lamorindaweekly.com Modeling Effective Communication for Your Child By Margie Ryerson, MFT e have all seen parents her complaints directly to the ganizations such as Girl Scouts and Wwho have been out of con- school superintendent. Unfortu- Boy Scouts want parents who are trol with their anger and frustration. nately, her child was often present supportive. Parents also need to re- Hmmm, come to think of it, many when she sounded off. What she alize they are providing their chil- of us have probably been one of didn’t realize was that she eventu- dren with a model of how to those parents at one time or an- ally lost credibility and good will negotiate effectively in the social other! But there is never an excuse among school personnel because of world.” print = online to insult, ridicule, or verbally attack her abrasive conduct. In our small community, another person just because we are There is always a better way word spreads quickly when parents at our wit’s end. to express ourselves if we take the behave aggressively and negatively. Unfortunately, some parents time and make the effort to do so. It In addition to setting a bad example cross over this line when they be- helps to think ahead and formulate for their children, parents with a come angry. They sound off and it ways of communicating clearly and reputation for verbally attacking All of our stories are available doesn’t matter who is at the receiv- emphatically so that we don’t run those who take care of their chil- ing end of their ire. What does this the risk of being disrespectful. I dren – teachers, coaches, service behavior communicate to our chil- often recommend writing down in providers, babysitters, -- may find on our web site and are dren (not to mention to the unfortu- advance what you want to say so many doors shut to both them and nate recipient)? Our children may that you have a rational and con- their child. learn that it is all right to express structive reference. Think of how to At the same time, it is never archived back to our first issue themselves in disrespectful and in- express your feelings in ways that too late to change how we react to appropriate ways. They may learn avoid assigning blame and are so- situations and people when we feel that it is all right to let their anger lution-oriented. angry and frustrated. Not only will (March, 2007). fly instead of employing self-re- As Dr. Dorothy Stewart, Ex- we be more personally effective, straint. And they may learn that ecutive Director and owner of Old but we can also provide our chil- what matters most is their need to Firehouse Schools explains, “Par- dren with a positive model for com- You can read the current issue vent, and that the feelings and rights ents need to understand their role in municating with others. helping their child navigate through of others are not nearly as signifi- Margie Ryerson, MFT, is a the social world of childhood. It is cant as their own. marriage and family therapist at the Read Online tab, or click One parent in the Lamorinda important for parents to ally them- in Orinda and Walnut Creek. community developed a reputation selves with those who take care of She can be reached at for constantly threatening teachers their children, such as teachers, 925-376-9323 or Archive to read earlier issues. and school staff that she would take coaches, and principals. 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Photo provided he Orinda Moraga Girl Scout Campolindo High School Campolindo: TService Unit recently honored Emily Gerst’s project consisted of a Anastasia Chilimidos, Maren Kjell, 31 girl scouts who have earned their donation drive for Shelter Inc, which Rachel Meadows, Elizabeth Me- Silver or Gold award. she organized and facilitated for two diati, and Alicia Glidden worked to- The Gold Award is the high- months last spring. Jillian Hughes’ gether on their Silver Award project est award that a Girl Scout may earn. project “Healthier Lives through to benefit the J. F. Kapnek Founda- In addition to reaching several other Healthier Cosmetics” was a faire for tion. milestones, each girl was required to middle school girls to learn about Troop # 30662, Leader Jaime design, plan and implement a Gold chemicals in products they use every Zafanella, Miramonte: each story can Award Project that meets an ex- day. Sarah DeMateo ran a musical Tara Baghdassanian, Gabriela be clicked from pressed need in the community, and workshop for the kids at the Shel- Blum, Jamie Fiero, Chelsea Godsil, “read online” will have a lasting impact on soci- ter’s Inc. low income apartments in Katie Latimer, Alicia Macler, Kath- ety. The scouts each spent a mini- Antioch. And Amy Stagg’s project leen Stanaro, Sofie Woodlee, Anna mum of 50 hours designing and “Bringing Lacrosse to Inner City Blain, Emelia Hildreth, Melanie executing their projects. Youth” was based on introducing Jones, Ashley Juarbe, Cecily The Silver Award is the sec- the sport of lacrosse to youth who Schmidt, Sophie Wegener, Leah ond highest award in Girl Scouts would not normally have the chance Wolk, and Cassie Zafanella planned and the highest award that can be to experience it. a special day-long event titled “iS- earned by a Cadette Girl Scout. Troop #31562, Leader Brigitte Loss- cout” aimed at encouraging middle- After reaching several milestones ing, Miramonte school aged girl scouts to stay in related to their project, each girl was Amanda Bains created a sewing scouting. then required to design, plan and club as her project. The club named Troop #: 32905, Leader Marsha carry out a Silver Award Project that “sew4charity” recruited members Harris, Miramonte: took a minimum of 40 hours (per from local schools, girl scouts Hanne Andersen, Grace Hilty, Se- girl) to complete. troops, as well as community mem- lena MacDuff, Anne Odell, Hannah Gold Award Recipients: bers at large. Swernoff, and Hayley Young Troop #30189, Leaders Kappy Dye, Silver Award Recipients: planned a Dog Faire that was held in Debra Hughes, and Colleen Stagg, Troop # 30346, Leader Janice Kjell, the Moraga Commons. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 17 • Life in LAMORINDA • LOVABLE PET-SITTING one Moraga’s Gar Forman Named GM of Chicago Bulls Cats, Dogs, Birds, Fish FREE By Sophie Braccini visit * to get into a college team. “He Randy became a NBA player and Play-Time - Walks - Feeding probably wrote to 50 junior col- bought his mother a house, he took Tender-Care - House-Sitting - References leges and got accepted at Lassen,” Gar to see the mother and he 15 Years Experience remembers Janet. “When I got to asked, “So, did I take care of your Lamorinda Lassen, my dad told the coach I Randy?” would ‘make’ their team.,” says Forman has now been with Linda Kucma

Gar, “the coach thought it was my the Bulls for 11 years in numerous *restrictions apply (925) 746-4649 dad saying how good I was, but capacities, as Scout, Special Assis- what he was talking about was that tant to the VP, Director of Player I would get some talented players Personnel and now General Man- to come play there which is what ager. “Over the past six years, Gar happened when I recruited Eric Forman has been growing into a Petersen the following year.” Pe- more prominent role within the tersen was the best player in Con- Bulls organization,” said Execu- tra Costa County at the time. tive Vice-President John Paxson. “All his life Gar recruited “With his help, we have improved players,” says his father, “he never the way we conduct business deviated, and he was willing to pay within our Basketball Operations the price.” A price indeed, as For- Department, and this promotion is man took jobs that sometimes did- a reflection of his hard work, com- n’t pay much. “My first 7 years of mitment and contributions to the coaching I made less than $10,000 organization. For Gar, this is long a year in places like Logan (Utah), overdue and well deserved.” Palm Desert (CA) and Las Cruces Ken and Janet Forman are (NM),” says Gar, “but I was will- immensely proud of their son. ing to go wherever I needed to in Janet has no regrets about not see- order to get experience at the col- ing her son become a doctor. “I lege level.” am a psychotherapist and the turn- Gar Forman with his wife and two sons Photo courtesy of the Forman family For 17 years now Forman ing point for me was when I ince he was seven years old, he wants something, he goes for has built his reputation by recruit- worked with a couple who were SGar Foreman knew that bas- it,” says Janet, “no matter what it ing and retaining excellent players both doctors and whose son was a ketball was going to be his life. takes.” She remembers how he that have turned teams around. mechanical genius,” she says. She Born to a Moraga family where no prayed daily to become tall. “No “To detect talent you look for remembers that the parents were one was tall and where academic one is tall in our family,” she con- physical and athletic tools. A skill always down on their son, when he Sally in Spain pursuit was the norm, the odds did- tinues, “but somehow Gar man- level and feel for the game. I’ve was such a beautiful person. “It n’t seem to be in his favor. But aged to reach 6’2”.” always been a believer in make-up opened my eyes,” she says, “what through unyielding determination, Forman started playing bas- and character,” says Gar, “then re- we want for our children is to be the young man made a name for ketball with LMYA in the second cruiting in college was like any happy and do what they love. Not 969 Moraga Rd. Lafayette in La Fiesta Square himself in the professional basket- grade, with his father as coach. other type of sales – you had to de- respecting their passion is in the • M-F 10-6, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5 ball world and in May he was “Sports was what bonded my fa- velop a relationship and make it end so damaging.” 284-9616 named the new General Manager ther and me, and still does to this difficult for them to say no.” www.sharpbicycle.com of one of the most prestigious Na- day,” says Gar. Ken Forman, His father believes that his tional Basketball Association Gar’s father, remembers those excellent reputation is due to the (NBA) franchises, the Chicago years fondly. “He was not a great fact that he cares for his players not Bulls. athlete, but always liked basket- only on the court but off, and he re- “I expected him to become a ball.” Gar agrees, “I knew early on members the example of Randy doctor or a lawyer,” says Gar’s that I wanted my career to be in Williams, his son’s first big recruit mother, Moraga resident Janet basketball and that it wouldn’t be at New Mexico State. “To sign up Forman. “I assumed that by the as a player, so from the time I was Randy, Gar went to visit his time he’d go to college he’d want in junior high school I knew that I mother who had to approve of it,” that, too.” But as the young man wanted to be a coach.” remembers Ken, ““If you take grew, he remained adamant. “Gar When it came time to choose care of my Randy I will sign” she has an amazing persistence, when a college, Forman was determined said, and Gar promised.” When Father’s Day is June 21!

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Lafayette By Cathy Tyson At the Lafayette Library: August 14 - Capt’n Jack Spareribs – Who knew? A pirate June 12 – Sweet Thursday Special Event – Lisa See, au- that can juggle and entertain right here in Lafayette. 11:00 thor of Snowflower and the Secret Fan and Peony in Love a.m. Lafayette Community Center, $3 per person. at Stanley Middle School, sponsored by Friends of the Lafayette Library and the Lafayette Book Store, 2:00 p.m. Other events of interest: on Friday. An Evening in the Garden with Wine and Roses On Thursday, June 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Or- At the Lafayette Community Center: chard Nursery in Lafayette is hosting an evening of wine June 15 – August 14, Wheels on Wednesdays, play tasting, gourmet-treat eating, and culture to get the sum- games and enjoy music every Wednesday throughout the mer started in good style. Live music, a book reading, an summer 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. $3. Bring your skates or art exhibit (by Lafayette artist Vicki Pierpont), and pre- scooters down to the Rink at the Lafayette Community sentations on rose care and botanical arrangements are all Center, 500 St. Mary’s Road. part of this fun, first-time event. To make a reservation, call (925) 299-5444. June 26 – The Magic of Going Green – a magical, musi- cal and educational magic show about recycleing, waste August 14, 21, 28 - Rock the Plaza, 6:00 p.m. – Three reduction and energy conservation, featuring Tye the Friday concerts at Lafayette Plaza Park at the corner of Magic Guy and Tiffany. Friday 11:00 at the Lafayette Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd. Sponsored by the Community Center, $3 per person. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and Red House Studios, see Chamber website for band information, www.lafayet- July 10 – Boswick the Clown – enjoy the antics of techamber.org. Free. Boswick the Clown, a former Ringling Brother’s Circus Clown. Magic and juggling packaged in comedy, Friday Anytime: The Lafayette Reservoir 11:00 a.m. Lafayette Community Center, $3 per person. The Lafayette Reservoir is ideal for fishing, hiking, jog- ging, fishing, boating and picnicking. Open every day for July 17 - Mad Science “Fire & Ice” – Children will be all visitors, the recreation area is also open for bicyclists dazzled and entertained as they interact with our Mad Sci- (and for those who prefer roller skates, roller blades and entists! Event includes foggy dry ice storms. Volunteers scooters) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until from the audience can taste special Mad Science “burp” closing and on Sundays from opening until 11:00 a.m. on potions. 11:00 a.m. Lafayette Community Center, $3 per the paved Lakeside Trail (2.7miles) and roads. See person. www.ebmud.com/services/recreation/east_bay/lafayette/ for rules, fees and permits required. July 31 - The Amazing Marcus – A high energy show that Amenities will make all that watch laugh themselves silly. With hys- • Whole access fishing dock terical antics, extraordinary escapes, amazing magic and • Bait shop great juggling. 11:00 a.m. Lafayette Community Center, • Launching docks $3 per person. • Rental boats (Private rowboats, canoes, kayaks and small sail- boats allowed if carried atop vehicle - no gasoline engines) August 14 - Free Dodgeball Movie night, 7:30 – 10:00 • Picnic areas (including 2 group sites available for reservation) p.m. Come down to the Lafayette Roller Hockey Rink to • Children's playground (located on the East lawn) play dodgeball and view the movie, “Dodgeball.” Bring • Native Garden blankets and wear sporty clothing. Lafayette Community • Senior and disabled persons discounts Center, 500 St. Mary’s Road. school’s out. summer sale. clothing +

shoes red wagon 20% off Moraga saturday By Sophie Braccini A Moraga favorite, Band, San Francisco Banjo Band, t the summer concert series at the Moraga Commons, Bay Banjo Club. returns from June 4 to August 20. Unless otherwise noted, all shows start The festival is a family affair with w at 6:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm: will have an opportunity to make t june 13 to June 4 Rossmoor Big Band - Swing & Jazz simple song and perform on stage. June 11 Stone Soup – a local band playing Rock & Roll June 18 La Ventana - Latin Rock Refreshments are available and a v June 25 Big Rain - R & R orabilia, music and a variety of ra July 4 Larry Lynch & the Mob - R&R at 7:00 PM luthier Renée Karnes will also be j june 30. July 9 The Houserockers - R & R A portion of the proceeds will bene July 16 Dave Russell Band - Country & Western July 23 Culann's Hounds - Celtic Rock For more information, go to http:// July 30 Mixed Nuts – a local band playing R&R 4th of July inMoraga: August 6 Motor Dude Zydeco - Cajun The day will start with the Annual August 13 littledog2 – a local band playing R&R lafayette. mile, 5 mile, or the kiddies race s August 20 Dave Crimmen - Rockabilly Country and Track Teams. Afterwa enjoy a free pancake breakfast at th June 14: Summer Jazz Banjo Festival at Saint Mary’s College Moraga Youth Involvement Comm The East Bay Banjo Club will present the First Annual Summer Jazz Go to http://www.campotrack.com Banjo Festival on Sunday, June 14, Noon to 4 p.m., at the Soda Activity Participants will meet the morning berkeley. Center, Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga. Moraga Rd in Moraga by the Mon The festival features the unique sounds of a truly American institution the aga Garden Center. Non-racers ar 4-string banjo. Bands from throughout the bay area will perform on one pancake breakfast for $5, that will 3535 A Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette (925) 962-1450 of two stages, including; the Sacramento Banjo Band, Wineland Banjo 10 a.m. in the Moraga Commons P 2926 Domingo Ave, Berkeley (510) 848-1450 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 19 he Summer Fun Begin!

Orinda By Andrea A. Firth Concerts-in-the-Park door theater experience in downtown Orinda. [The Out- This annual summer concert series is a favorite Tuesday door Theater is located in the corner of the Orinda Com- night event for both the young, old, and in-betweens of munity Center Park.] The three plays will run from June Orinda. Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center through September on Friday evenings starting at 8:30 Auxilliary the concerts are will be held on Tuesday nights p.m. with select Thursday evening shows and Sunday late from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Orinda Community Center matinees. For a complete schedule and ticket pricing go to Park. Bring a picnic and enjoy the free music! www.orsvp.org or call (925) 253-1191 or email June 23rd The Dave Crimmen Band (Rock-a-Billy) [email protected]. June 30th Juke Joint (Rhythm & Blues) June 5th thru June 27th July 7th Mixed Nuts (Rock, Disco, Blues, Oldies) Spider’s Web July 14th The Crises (Rock & Blues) By Agatha Christie July 21st Stone Soup (Oldies Rock) July 28th Pladdohg (Celtic Rock & Folk) July 17th thru August 15th A Walk in the Art Cyrano de Bergerac Over 20 local artists will display their work throughout By Edmond Eugene Alexis Rostand Orinda’s Theater Square. Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Take a walk through the square to view exceptional art for sale at ex- September 11th thru September 26th ception values. Harvey By Mary Coyle Chase Orinda Theater Square Summer Music Series Plan to catch dinner in town on Thursdays this summer when Theater Square will host it’s summer concert series. Staring June 11th through September 17th, bands will be filling the square with music every other Thursday from Orinda Celebrates July 4th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Orinda Association has planned an “old fashioned” June 11th and 25th 747 Express featuring 4th of July celebration Ed McClary and Michael Hatfield complete with all of the fa- July 9th Surefire featuring vorite events and entertain- Bob Athayde and friends ment from the past years. July 23rd Michael Robinson Band The day will kick off with a August 6th 747 Express fun run at 8:00 a.m. fol- August 20th Surefire lowed by the parade through the City at 10:00 a.m. There September 3rd Michael Robinson Band will plenty to eat, do, and enjoy including a pancake September 17th Stone Soup breakfast, a mini car show, kids’ games and a petting zoo, and music by the Bob Claire Orchestra. Pack a picnic and Orinda Starlight Village Players plan to spend the day. For more information, go to www.orindaassociation.org. A mystery, a classic, and a comedy will all be part of the Starlight Village Players’ 2009 season—an intimate out-

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Chow Bella’s Clambake Recipe By Susie Iventosch (Serves 4) lambakes are becoming more steam clams, corn, potatoes and oth- The traditional method for throwing a clambake is to Cand more popular on the west ers things in a hole in the ground. start by digging a hole in the ground. Cover the bot- coast. The traditional clambake, While the beach is the ideal tom of the hole with large stones and build a large, hot which originated on the east coast, is location for a clambake, it can also fire on top of the stones. This fire needs to burn for a an all-day affair, starting with the be prepared in a huge pot over the couple of hours to heat those stones as hot as they can building of a fire on the beach, heat- stove, or on the barbecue, for inlan- get. In the meantime you can prepare the food. A ing the rocks to just the right tem- ders. The clambake usually consists clambake consists of a lot of food, most importantly perature, digging for clams and of corn, onions, potatoes, cherry- fresh clams. Typically the menu will include (but may harvesting seaweed for wrapping stone or littleneck clams, and can in- also include regional or seasonal substitutions): the food while cooking it over the clude lobster, chickens, sausages and 4 fresh ears of corn, shucked hot rocks! Often “clambakers” will eggs. 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 4 pieces serve clam chowder on the side, or I’d heard of a clambake for 12 very small (one-inch in diameter) new potatoes, cut in half as a first course. years, perhaps it was from listening 8 small to medium onions, peeled, and cut in half “In New England the clam- to “A Real Nice Clambake” from 4 (1¾-pound) lobsters bake goes with summer as much as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 24 little neck clams, scrubbed grilling burgers does at a BBQ,” Carousel, but I’d never prepared or For serving: 1 cup unsalted butter, melted said Elaine Smit of Chow Bella. partaken in one. So, it was really fun 2 lemons, cut into wedges “The clambake is an easy casual to try it on my family last weekend. Serve with clam chowder Clambake Photo Susie Iventosch way of entertaining outdoors for Since the only beach we have at our You will also need enough seaweed or rock want to dig a hole in our backyard this meal can Cover the grill with the hood or with large pieces large gatherings with friends and house is a sand volleyball court with weed to cover the fire pit and plenty of cheese- be made on the grill or in a large pot. of foil tucked in around the edges of the grill. family. The clambake is becoming lots of weeds, but no seaweed, we cloth. Wire baskets are also helpful to hold every- How would you do this in the pot? Arrange Let the packages steam for 1 hour flipping increasingly popular here in Cali- opted to cook our clambake over the thing together. Wrap individual servings of the corn, sausage, potatoes, and onions in a steamer them every 15 minutes. If the potatoes are done, fornia.” barbecue. The meal was delicious! above ingredients in cheesecloth, tying the cor- basket over boiling water in a Dutch oven. Top it's a good indication that the lobster and the rest According to Smit, a clam- We all enjoyed the combination of ners together and place in baskets if you have with lobsters and clams. Cover and steam 20 of the ingredients are ready too. (Note, my pack- bake can be held at the beach or seafood, sausage and veggies them. minutes. Serve with butter and lemon. ets cooked in about 30 minutes, so the cooking anywhere you can start a fire. The cooked together in a personal little Once the rocks are hot enough to spit a How would you do this on a charcoal grill? time will vary with each barbecue. It’s best to take tradition of the clambake began packet for each person. We made a drop of water back at you, rake off the coals from Lay out two pieces of foil with two pieces of the one of the packets to test from time to time to see with the Native Americans and little extra basting sauce with melted the fire and cover the rocks with seaweed. Place cheesecloth on top. Wrap this around 1 corn, 1 if the potatoes are cooked.) dates back to the days of the first butter, wine, garlic and parsley and the food packets on the on the seaweed and cover piece of sausage, 6 potatoes, 2 small onions, 1 The recommended dessert for a Clambake European settlers. They were taught this was perfect for passing around with more seaweed. It’s then best to cover the lobster, 6 little neck clams, and some seaweed or is a Whoopie Pie. Whoopie pies are considered a by the Native Americans how to the table! whole project with a large tarpaulin. 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Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-1653 Ferrari- Lucca Delicatessens, 23 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 299-8040 Chevalier Restaurant, 960 Moraga Road, Laf, 385-0793 El Charro Mexican Dining, 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-2345 Steak Geppetto’s caffe, 87 Orinda Way, Ori, 253-9894 Hawaiian Grill El Jaro Mexican Cafe, 3563 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-6639 Casa Orinda, 20 Bryant Way, Ori, 254-2981 Mamounia Express Cafe, 3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd # 179, Laf, 299-1372 Lava Pit , 2 Theatre Square, St. 142, Ori, 253-1338 La Cocina Mexicana, 23 Orinda Way, Ori, 258-9987 Tea Rising Loafer, 3643 Mt. Diablo Blvd Ste B, Laf, 284-8816 Indian Mucho wraps, 1375-B Moraga Way, Mor, 377-1203 Patesserie Lafayette, 71 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 283-2226 Susan Foord Catering & Cafe, 965 Mt. View Dr., Laf, 299-2469 Swad Indian Cuisine, 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-9575 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 3596 Mt. Diable Blvd, Laf, 283-8740 Tea Party by Appointment, 107 Orinda Way, Ori, 254-2206 California Cuisine Italian Celia’s Restaurant, 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-8288 Thai Artisan Bistro, 1005 Brown St., Laf 962-0882 Giardino, 3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-3869 El Balazo, 3518D Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-8700 Amarin Thai Cuisine, 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf, 283-8883 Metro Lafayette, 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-4422 Knoxx Restaurant, Lounge, 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-5225 Maya Mexican Grill, 74 Moraga Way, Ori, 258-9049 Baan Thai , 99 Orinda Way, Ori, 253-0989 Shelby’s, 2 Theatre Sq, Ori, 254-9687 La Finestra Ristorante, 100 Lafayette Cir, #101, Laf, 284-5282 Numero Uno Taqueria, 3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-1333 Royal Siam, 512 Center Street, Mor, 377-0420 Chinese La Piazza, 15 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-9191 Pizza Siam Orchid, 23 Orinda Way # F, Ori, 253-1975 Asia Palace Restaurant, 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-0809 Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria, 975 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-3081 Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-6363 Vietnamese Chef Chao Restaurant, 343 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-1740 Michael’s, 1375 Moraga Way, Mor, 376-4300 Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 504 Center St, Mor, 377-6453 Little Hearty Noodle, Pho & Pasta, 578 Center St., Mor, 376-7600 China Moon Restaurant, 380 Park St, Mor, 376-1828 Mondello’s, 337 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-2533 Pennini’s, 1375 Moraga Rd, Mor, 376-1515 The Lamorinda Weekly (LW) Restaurant Guide is not paid advertising; our intent is to provide a useful reference guide. We hope that we have included all Lamorinda restaurants on this page, except those that told us they did not wish to be listed. LW is not liable for errors or omissions. In the event that we have inadvertently printed misin- formation or excluded a restaurant please let us know ([email protected]) so that we may correct our list for the next issue. 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second on a passed ball. The next  batter was Reuvakamp, who FULLGEARYOUTHFOOTBALLCAMP scorched a grounder up the middle that caromed off of the pitcher’s leg INSTRUCTOR:KEVINMACY,HEADFOOTBALLCOACH to score Paulsen from second. The ATCAMPOLINDOHIGHSCHOOL atmosphere in the dugout and stands  became loud with an anticipation of GRADES4–8,SEPARATEDBYGRADE more runs, but the game was des- tined for a pitcher’s duel. DATES: July 13 thru July 24 (M – F) The Pirates gave the Matadors TIMES: 1:30 – 5:00 P.M. a scare in the bottom of the first, as FEES: $270 (T-shirt included) they looked to answer right back in the same fashion. Drake’s number FOR REGISTRATION FORMS, CONTACT: two hitter advanced to second after an infield hit, but after their cleanup 925/280-3950 x-5163, [email protected] 2009 NCS Baseball Champions Miramonte Matadors Photo Jordan Fong hitter walked, their number five hit- t was an emotional week for the had to deal with some very real life little bit of purpose, and lot of to- ter struck out to end the threat. IMiramonte varsity baseball team occurrences that make the idea of getherness,” said shortstop Mike Miramonte’s starting pitcher, going into the North Coast Section sport seem less important. How- Reuvakamp. senior Andrew Kjar, was brilliant. COUGAR BASKETBALL (NCS) Baseball Championship ever, the players had a game to play. For Miramonte Head Coach His slider baffled and neutralized game on May 30, as well as a tough “Joe (Loudon) was at our game on Vince Dell ‘Aquila, competing in an hitters all day. “I feel most comfort- week for the school and community Friday, right before he passed. That NCS championship game was noth- able with it (the slider), it’s just like altogether. Merely one week earlier, kind of made us realize that what we ing new. He had coached the 1999 a fastball until the last second when Miramonte lost a student, Joseph were doing was more important than and 2002 championship teams that you need to break your wrist to get Loudon, who was close to some of just for ourselves, it was for the played at the Oakland Coliseum, as the movement on it,” said Kjar. 2009 TEAM CAMP the players on the team. The players community. It made us play with a well as the 2004 and 2005 teams that After getting the cleanup hitter to CAMP DIRECTOR: CHRIS BANARD - CAMPOLINDO JV HEAD COACH won it all as well. The 2009 team pop out to end the third inning, it FEATURED INSTRUCTOR: LOU CAMPANELLI - FORMER CAL HEAD COACH had earned a 20-3-1 record to ad- was pretty much smooth sailing Team Camp is open to incoming 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade boys interested vance to the NCS Championship from then on. Kjar wound up in improving their game. This is a great opportunity for players who strive to game at the Oakland Coliseum throwing a three-hit complete game play at the High School level to work with the Campolindo staff and players. against the Sir Francis Drake Pirates shutout to seal the NCS champi- See you on the court! (20-5). onship by a score of 1-0. WHEN: JUNE 22 - JUNE 27 But for the players, who have “I’m really proud of the boys, TIMES: 4 - 6 MON-FRI, 9 - NOON SAT never experienced the loss of a because of what they’ve been WHERE: CAMPOLINDO HIGH SCHOOL friend, to play in a big league ball- through all week. Their heads and FEES: $150 park, or compete in a state champi- hearts were in other places, but they FOR REGISTRATION FORMS, CONTACT: onship game, this was all new to did it. They did it!” said Coach Dell them. Behind a masterful perform- ‘Aquila. (925) 818-6277 / [email protected] ance from their starting pitcher, Mi- ramonte pulled off a 1-0 victory to record their fifth NCS championship in 10 years. Despite being the one seed, the Matadors lost the coin toss and had to accept the visiting team des- ignation. This, as it turned out, was NEW Andrew Kjar (34) and Kevin Paulsen (4) pound it after a great inning Photo Jordan Fong a blessing in disguise, as the Mata- Menu

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Acalanes High School . crease strength, flexibility, balance, boring and lazy.” Page: 22 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Middle School Track Championships jump), won both 4x100 and 4x400 relays with teammates Michael Wang, Peter Lee and Daniel Cardiff. Peter Lee then took 1st in the 400m. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate The 8th grade girls, led by Hadley Swanson (1st place 200m, long jump), took 1st place for the 3rd year in a row. Swanson took high point honors among the 8th grade female athletes. The 8th grade girls won the 4x100m relay. No competitor came close to touching 8th grader Jack Evans in the boys’ triple jump. Evans came in first at 35-01.00. Alex Hennies (Stanley) jumps to 1st place Photo Andy Scheck The 7th grade boys came in 2nd overall. Harrison Hughes had the he 47th annual Track and Stanley second highest point total. TField middle school champi- The 8th grade girls relay of Caro- Orinda Intermediate Lamorinda Athletes Go to State onships were held June 1-2 at line Wilcox, Kendall Coffee, Alia 8th grader Anna Boer took first Submitted by Craig Isaacs Acalanes High School. Lafayette’s Shafi and Nicolette Sorensen beat place in the girls 100m. Stanley Middle School came in 2nd a league record by 13 seconds to For the boys, 7th grader Charles place overall, losing out to Martinez come in first in the 4x400. Nico- Zamanian won first place in the Junior High by one point, and lette Sorensen won the 800m and 1600 meter run and Charles Joaquin Moraga Intermediate 1600m, while Caroline Wilcox Loudon took the top spot in the placed 3rd overall. Eight middle came in first in the triple jump. high jump. Zamanian was in a schools participated in the meet. The 1st place 7th grade boys, led three-way tie for 3rd place among Some of the event highlights in- by Alex Hennies (who took 1st high-point earners. clude: in the 100m, 200m, and long L.Borrowman Saint Mary’s Connecting with Youth By Mikaela Cowles women’s volleyball team, brings a screaming crowd of children to all of the games. “The community is a huge part of the success of the team,” Browning says, “the team wants and feels the support of the community.” After many of the games Browning makes the girls ac- cessible to the kids, so they can meet Eva Isaacs Ross Geiger Photos Craig Isaacs their heros one on one. amorinda was represented at place at State. On the road to State, shy of qualifying in that event. At summer camps the Gael’s Lthe California Interscholastic Ross placed 3rd in the 1600m race She's currently a junior and 3rd all- get to spend more individual time Federation (CIF) State Track and at the CIF North Coast Section time Campo in shot put and 5th all- with their young fans and impart im- Field Championships on June 5th Meet of Champions (NCS MOC). time in discus, and is looking portant direction about fundamen- and 6th by Ross Geiger (Cam- He's also 8th all-time at Campo in forward to working closely with tals the game. At a Saint Mary’s polindo) in the 1600m run, Eva the 800m run. Next year, he will at- the new Campolindo Throws volleyball camp, Browning says, Isaacs (Campolindo) in the shot tend Brown University. coach and Lafayette resident Jeff “You are going to have fun. On top put, Nick Vedovi (Miramonte) in Eva Isaacs placed 21st in the Thomas. of that we want to make sure that the 800m run, and the Acalanes shot put with a 35' 7.75" throw. She Nick Vedovi placed 19th in Coach Rob Browning with members of the volleyball team Photo Tod Fierner you receive instruction and walk girls 4x400 meter squad (Katie went undefeated in both shot put the 800m with a time of 1:56.64, ummer is here and camps are year and most of the players help away feeling like this is one of the Barton, Katie Berge, Katie Bruz- and discus during league events and the Acalanes girls squad placed Sstarting. The Saint Mary’s coach local Nor Cal teams. Brown- best volleyball camps you’ve ever zone, Anja Sorenson.) and at the DFAL Championships. 26th in the 4x400m relay 4:02.47. Women’s Volleyball team is very ing has also made an effort to find been to.” With instruction from top- notch players such as Megan York, Ross Geiger is currently 6th She placed 4th in shot put at the Vedovi had placed 5th in the NCS excited to be hosting a number of gym space for many of the Lafayette one of the best outside hitters in the all-time at Campo in the 1600m. NCS MOC to qualify for State and MOC, and the Acalanes girls had camps again. Head coach, and Mor- Moraga Youth Association teams. West Coast Conference and Megan He ran a 4:20.74, good for 23rd earned a 6th place for discus, just placed 4th. aga local, Rob Browning has fin- As Browning acknowledges, “The ished his fourth year at Saint Mary’s Lamorinda area is a tight knit com- Burton and Shannon Lowell, who and doesn’t hesitate to comment on munity and Saint Mary’s is an inte- made the West Coast Conference All how the community “is a big part of gral part of it.” Living in Moraga Academic Team, the Gaels provide the program.” In his first year as with his wife Michelle and his two a knowledgeable and enthusiastic head coach, he not only led the young children Madison and John, staff at all of their camps. Gaels to their first NCAA Tourna- Browning sees on a personal level Enrollment is still open. If Lafayette’s Paul Griessel, Jr. took First Place in the ment, but also began his work in the the difference role models make for you don’t make it to meet this won- Northern California Junior Golf Tournament that took community. our youth. derful group of people during the place in Napa on May 10, 2009. The 10 year-old, who is Saint Mary’s hosts several The VolleyGaels, a fan club summer, stop by McKeon Pavilion in 4th grade at Saklan Valley School, beat out other clinics for the area throughout the specifically for the Saint Mary’s in the fall to watch them in action. players in the 9-10 age group by one stroke on 18 holes. The Northern California Junior Golf Tour is open to boys and girls ages 9-18. Lamorinda Weekly is an independent publication, Submitted by Jennifer Griessel produced by and for the residents of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, CA A note from Tony McKenzie, President, Lamorinda RFC Lamorinda Weekly, P.O. Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570-6133 Staff Writers: (excerpted from a letter to the Lamorinda Rugby Club): Phone: 925-377-0977; Fax: 1-800-690-8136; email: [email protected] Jennifer Wake; [email protected] We’re a community newspaper, and we welcome your input: Sophie Braccini; [email protected] Cathy Tyson; [email protected] The Lamorinda Rugby family is deeply saddened to hear of the tragic Letters to the editor (max 350 words): [email protected] Andrea A. Firth; [email protected] passing of Joseph Loudon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sport events/stories/pictures: [email protected] Art, theater, community events: [email protected] Jean Follmer; [email protected] whole Loudon family at this difficult time. As we all search for an- Business news or business press releases: [email protected] Contributing Writers: Linda U. Foley, swers, may the comfort of Joe’s memories bring you strength. School stories/events: [email protected] Conrad Bassett, Susie Iventosch, Joe was a great athlete and a wonderful team player. He was always General interest stories: [email protected] Mikaela Cowles, Guy Dotan, Alex Crook, Robin willing to assist new players in teaching them the game while being Publisher: Andy Scheck; [email protected], phone 925-330-7916 Schoettler Fox, Steven Johns, Jack Fernbacher Photos: Tod Fierner, Doug Kohen, Jordan Fong keen to improve his skills by learning from the experienced players. Joseph Loudon Associate Publisher: Wendy Wuerth-Scheck; [email protected] Editor: Lee Borrowman; [email protected] Robert Johnson, Sheryl Cardiff He respected the opposing team on the field and took great delight in Advertising: Wendy Wuerth-Scheck; 925-377-0977, [email protected] being able to outrun their fastest players. His gentle smile, quiet sense of humor and contribution to the success of his team will be greatly missed. 24,500 printed copies; 23,200 mailed to homes and businesses in Lamorinda. 1,300 delivered to pick up locations. Layout Andy Scheck, Moraga. Printed in California.

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June 4 and 6, 2009 Angels 9 Redsox 1 venge, singled off of Berry in the sixth. mound, needing only 16 pitches to complete Martinez Highlights: #3 Revetta, 2 for 4, 2B, Orioles 20, White Sox 12 (11 Innings) The regular season champs opened the play- Nash Wardy, Jorgensen and Dillon Foster two perfect innings. 1RS; #7 Truesdell 2 for 3, 2RS; #2 Joey Silva, Moraga Baseball Association White Sox Highlights: Grant Bartis 3-5, 1 offs with a stellar pitching performance as all tallied hits for the Redsox. Redsox 12 Mets 5 2RBI's, 1 for 3. Mustang Division RBI, 2 runs; Jackson Reneau 3-6, 2 runs; De- Doug Nimura, Max Flower and Grant Giants 6 A's 5 The Redlegs won a seesaw affair at Chaney May 16, 2009 clan Rector 2-4 Young combined on a two hitter. Bryan The A's jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in Field, recalling the 1986 World Series. The June 4, 2009 Moraga Mariners 5, Moraga Orioles 4 Orioles Highlights: Jason West 4-6, 4 RBI, 4 Stone's hot hitting continued as he ripped the bottom of the first with a leadoff walk Sox took an early 3-0 lead behind 2 shutout Moraga Cougars 5, Martinez Hurricanes 4 Mariners Highlights: Dominic Edwall 2-for- runs; Dylan Caro 4-6, 3 RBI, Nick Erickson two doubles and drove in two. Doug and then 4 consecutive hits by Zach Kramer, innings by Matt Clark, but the Mets Moraga Highlights: Brett Stephens 1 for 1, 3, 2 1B, 2 SB, 1 IP, 1K; Hayden Hunt 1 R, 1 4-6, 3 RBI, 4 runs; Colin Lewis 1-3 GWRBI Nimura, Grant Young, and Chad Johnson Jake Berry, Cameron Dunmire and Chris stormed back to take a 5-3 lead on a double 3RS, 2SB; Ryan Hooper 1 for 1, 2 RBI's, 1B, 1-for-2; Carter Whiting 3 RBI, 2 SB, 1 1B joined the Angel hit parade with two a Hansen. The Giants battled back to take the by Daniel Kim, who would have 3 hits on 1HR; JD Ratchford 1 for 3, 2RBI's Orioles Highlights: Nick Erickson 2 IP, 1K, 1 Moraga Baseball Association piece. Jack Stryker got it started in the first lead with 5 in the third on hits by Zach D'A- the night. Back came the Redsox in the 4th Martinez Highlights: #7 1 for 2, 1RS; #13 1B, 1-for-2; Dylan Caro 2 R, 4 SB, 2 IB, 2- Pinto Division with an RBI single, Max Flower added a mante, Cannon Armistead, Harrison Joy on consecutive hits by Nick DeCool, Jerry Costa 2 for 3, 2 2B, 3 RBI's; #12 Owen 1 for for-3; Scott Hillhouse 2-for-3, 1 2B, 1 1B, 2 May 17, 2009 ground rule double and Andrew McKendell and Kevin Attiyeh. Back came the A’s in the Liu, and John Torchio. Robby Rowell 3, 1 RBI SB Phillies 14, Rays 7 chipped in with a perfect bunt base hit. bottom of the innings, eking out a run on shutout the Mets in the top of the 5th and Phillies Highlights: Lucas Allen 4 for 4, 4RS, May 20, 2009 Michael Fink and Brady Aiello had hits for an infield single by Jake Bequette. The Gi- his teammates exploded for 5 in the bottom Moraga Baseball Association 3RBI, HR; Aiden Lyon 3 for 3, 2 rBI; Will Moraga Mariners 13, Moraga White Sox 2 the Red Sox. ants took the lead for good on in the fifth of the frame, led by Dylan DeCool’s clutch Bronco Division Windatt 3 for 4, 2 rBI; Joseph Arth 3 for 4, 2 Mariners Highlights: Connor Peterson 1-for- Yankees 12 Dodgers 1 on singles by Sam Dinerman and Gavin double. Rowell pitched a shutout 6th inning Citrus Heights Memorial Day RBI, RS; Rays Highlights: Luke Camo 4 for 3, 1 1B, 1 R, 2 SB, 1 RBI; Jason Rodriguez 2 The Yankees won their first playoff game, Thatcher, then hung on as Kevin Attiyeh to preserve the win. Tournament Bronco Division 4, 2 RBI, Blake Pollack 3 for 3, RBI, RS, R, 2 1B, 2-for-3, 4 SB, 3 IP, 3 K; Paul Gannett cruising to victory behind two sparkling, gunned down the winning run at the plate May 23rd Dylan Grausz 3 for 3, RS, Kyle Sintchak 3 for Dodgers 2 Cardinals 1 2-for-3, 2 1B, 1 RB, 3 SB rally-killing double plays. The Yankee of- in the bottom of the 6th. Mathew Barr Walnut Creek Bulldawgs Red 5, White Sox Highlights: David Cushing 2K, 2 3, 2RS Michael Everton banged out the game win- Moraga B All-Stars 2 fense was a true team effort, led by Ben earned the save for the Giants. ner to cap his 2-double game, propelling the PO; Grant Bartis 1-for-3, 1 IB, 3 SB, 1 R; May 18, 2009 Miller (3 runs), Ryan Cardiff (1 RBI, 3 Moraga B All-Star Highlights: Sean Pappa 1 Brendan Purtill 2-for3, 2 1B, 4 SB, 2 IP, 2K Phillies 19, Giants 12 Angels 6 Giants 3 Dodgers to a hard fought win over the for 3, 1 R; Matthew Tuan 1 for 1, 2 BB, 1 SB, runs), Will Brueckner (1 run, 3 RBI), Devin The Angels held off a game Giants team Cards. Tyler Ewing went 2 for 3 for the May 27, 2009 Phillies Highlights: Maceo Lopez 3 for3, Regan (1 RBI, 1 run), Joey Hewitt (1 run, 3 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K; Wyatt McNeil 1 for 3RS, 3RBI, Jake O'Balle 4 for 4, 2RS, 4RBI, who had to battle back after losing their Dodgers and scored both runs. Michael 3, 1 RBI; Jack Gordon 1 for 2. Moraga Mariners 3, Moraga Orioles 1 RBI), Nathan Ferreira(1 RBI, 1 run), Jack spiritual leader Trevor Martinho to a seri- Williams was a perfect 2 for 2 on the night Mariners Highlights: Hayden Hunt 2-for-2, 2 Braden Maher 2 for 3, 2RS, 2 RBI, Billy Thoren and Ben Salquist. The Dodgers had May 24th Woolsey 3 for 3, 2 RS, 3 RBI; Giants Hight- ous wrist injury in the 1st inning. After for the boys in blue, and Anthony Schatz RS, RBI, 2B; Carter Whiting 1-for-2; Greg hits from Jack Eisner, who roped a double holding off the Giants in the 1st, the An- added a hit and a scoreless innings on the Moraga B All-Stars 9, Wenning 2-1/3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1-for-2, RS. lights: Jonathan Gong 3 for 4, RS, RBI, to center field and Jackson Taylor who Citrus Heights Warriors 2 Donovan Robles 3 for 4, 3B, 2RS, 3RBI, gels scrapped together 2 runs in the bottom mound. Brad Zamanian and Ewing also Orioles Highlights: Jason West 3 IP, 1 R; Nick scored the Dodger run on a fielder’s choice of the inning to take an early lead. In the completed perfect innings for the winners. Moraga B All-Star Highlights: Sam Phillips Erickson 1-for-2, RS; Vincent Mossotti 1-for- Teddy Buckley 3 for 3, RS, RBI, Zoe Crouch 2 by Alex Barnes. 2 for 2, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SB; Sam Larson for 4, RS Giants’ second, with Matt Barr on first, Seppi Ortman starred for the Redbirds, 2, 2B. Cubs 3 Cardinals 0 Michael Rolodari blasted a double to the pitching a scoreless innings, scoring the 2 for 3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 SB; Damian Stoner 1 May 20, 2009 for 3, 1 R, 1 2B, 3 RBI, 1 SB; Alex Gannett 1 Alexie Shurtz, Drew Ventrelle, and Tom fence in center field, but Angel centerfielder Cards’ lone run, and making several great Mustang Division Playoffs Braves 20, A's 7 Henderson combined to pitch the Cub Doug Nimura gunned a strike from the plays at shortstop. for 3, 1 IP, 2 H, o R, 0 BB, 2 K. May 27, 2009 Braves Highlights: Corey Goldman 4-for-4, 2 shutout. Henderson and Ventrelle also each fence to the plate to nail Barr for the 3rd Yankees 9 Marlins 6 Tara Hills 2 5, Moraga B All-Stars 1 Yankees 8, White Sox 6 RS, RBI; Mark McCurdy 2-for-4, 2 RS, RBI; had hits on 2-strike changeups to spark the out. With the momentum on their side, the Moraga B All-Star Highlights: Andrew Will- Yankee Highlights ( 8 ) Casey Kiraze 2-2, Luke Jeffrey 3-for-3, RS, 3 RBI, 2 2B; Jake Starting pitcher Kevin McConnell and Cubs' offense. Will Price added a hit for the Halos strung together 6 hits in the 2nd to closer Colin Fogarty combined to hold the more 1 for 2; Brian Lyle 1 for 2, 3 IP, 5 H, o R, triple; Trevan Kroichick 1-1, 3 runs, 3 IP, 1 Crumbaugh 2-for-3, RS, RBI. winners and Leo Barakos scored a run. Jack score 4 runs to break the game open. Josh 2 BB, 3 K; Matthew Tuan 1 for 3, 1 3B, run, 5 Ks; Michael Hooper 2-2, double; Harry A's Highlights: Casey Chambers 2-for-2, RS; Marlins to 1 run over 4 innings of work as Brydon pitched 3 scoreless innings for the Goodell clubbed a one out double, but was the top-seeded Yankees survived a furious Damian Stoner 1 for 2. Finnerty 2-3, 2 RBI. Adrian Hyatt 3-for-3, RBI; Jeremy Gunder- Cardinals. Max Burdock and Casey Har- thrown out trying to stretch it into a triple. White Sox Highlights ( 6 ) David Cushing 3- son 3-for-3, RS, 3 RBI; Tommy Raftis 2-for- Fish comeback late in the game. Matty Vi- May 25th - Quarterfinals rington added hits for the Cardinals and Then, with 2 out, the Angels got hits from cencio scored 3 times for the winners, and Moraga B All-Stars 4, Orinda 2 3 3, RBI; Jackson Reneau 2-3, triple; Grant 3, RS. Logan MacDonald threw out a Cub runner Andrew McKendell, Tommy Nimura, Grant ripped a one hopper to the fence for a triple Moraga B All-Star Highlights: Griffin Whit- Bartis 1-2, double, RBI. May 29, 2009 at the plate with a fantastic throw from left Young and Max Flower, then a bases clear- to start a crucial 2-run rally in the bottom ing 2 IP, 0 H, o R, 0 BB, 1 K; Damian Stoner A's 15, Mariners 14 Braves 21, Phillies 13 field. ing triple by Doug Nimura to put the game of the fifth. Justin Plummer smoked an RBI 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K; Matthew Tuan 2 for A's -- Jacob Westphal 3-for-3, 5 RBI; Jake Ox- Braves Highlights: Brian Gross 4-for-4, 4 RS, A's 4 Redsox 0 out of reach. double and added 2 runs and Fogarty added 2, 2 R; Sam Phillips 1 for 2, 1 3B, 2 RBI, endine 2 RBI; Kyle Davis 1-for-2, 2 RBI; Evan 2 RBI; Chase Peterson 4-for-4, 4 RS, RBI; The A's remained alive in the playoff chase Dodgers 3 Cardinals 1 an RBI single. The Marlins tallied 8 hits in Wyatt McNeil 1 for 2, 1 RBI. Gabrielson 1-for-2, 1 RS. Grant Johnson 3-for-4, 2 RS, RBI. with a hard fought win, as Joey Layshock, The Dodgers edged the Cardinals in a the game lead by Harley McKee's 3 singles Mariners -- Erik Wenning 2-for-4, 2 RBI; Phillies Highlights: Jake O'Balle 4-for-4, 2 May 25th - Semifinals Ryan Levy and Jake Berry combined for a tough, tight game at Buckeye Field. The and Jack Lewerenz 2 base hits. Mason Greg Wenning 2 RS; Paul Gannett 1 RBI, 2 RS, RBI; Joe Arth 3-for-4, 3 RBI; Maceo Tara Hills 2 5, Moraga B All-Stars 1 4-hit shutout. Leadoff hitter Christian Lin- Dodgers threatened in the first as Jack Eis- McKay clubbed a key double for the Mar- RS; Connor Peterson 3 RS. Lopez 3-for-3, RS, RBI. Moraga B All-Star Highlights: Alex Gannett foot triggered the A's attack with 2 hits in 3 ner singled and advanced to second on a lins, and Jonathan Barnes added a 2-run 2 for 2, 1 SB; Damian Stoner 1 for 2, 1 RBI; May 29, 2009 trips, and Cameron Dunmire, Berry, Chris passed ball. Jesse Longchamps ripped a sin- single. Sam Larson 1 for 2; Andrew Willmore 1 for Angels 12, Mariners 9 Pinto Division Playoffs Mickas and Justin Reilly had RBIs for the gle to center and the Cardinals executed a A’s 16 Cardinals 0 2; Sean Pappa, 2 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1K. Angels Highlights: Russell Alger 1-for-2, 2 June 3, 2009 winners. The first pitch of the bottom of perfect relay from Cristo Collet to Casey Williams Grace, Brad Robison, Paul Gries- SB; Aaron DePaolo 2-for-2, 3 RBIs, RS; Ster- Braves 13, A's 12 May 29, 2009 the third produced a true defensive gem. Harrington to nail Eisner at the plate and sel and Tim Sears combined to toss a 4-hit- ling Strother 3 IP, 6 K's, O runs, 2-for-2, 2 Braves Highlights: Jake Crumbaugh 2-for-2, Orinda Fire 14, Moraga Mariners 2 RS, RBI; Eddie Gross 2-for-3, RS, RBI; Nick Grant Vogel hit a screamer up the middle end the inning. The Dodgers broke through ter for the Athletics. At the plate, Robison Mariners Highlights: Damian Stoner 1 for 2, RBIs, 3 RS. that was ticketed for centerfield until short- for 3 in the bottom of the second high- Mariners Highlights: Greg Wenning 1 IP, 2 Kronenberg 3-for-3, 2 RS, 3B, 3 RBI. ripped 2 doubles and drove in 3 and Ryan HR, BB, SB, RBI, 1 2/3 IP, 2 K; Griffin Whit- A's Highlights: Michael Gilmour 2-for-2, RS, stop Berry speared it with a headlong dive, lighted by a RBI hits by Cole Ashburn and Burnett was 2 for 2 and scored 3 runs.Tom ing 2 2/3 IP, 3 K; Ramin Nazeri BB, RS, 2 K's, 0 hits; Quinn Cuddihy 2-for-3, 2B, 4 then threw from the seat of his pants to nip Brian Buckley. That was all the scoring the RBIs, 2 RS; Connor Peterson 1-for-2, RBI, 2 2 RBI; Cole McNeil 3-for-3, RS; Cameron Caprio, Gordon Kerns and Paul Griessel all SB; Will Coates RBI, SB. Fara 2-for-3, 2 RS. Vogel by a step. For the Redsox, Matt Jor- Dodgers would get as Cardinal hurlers Kyle bang out hits for the winners, and Cam Bur- RS. gensen shutdown the A's in the final two in- Everly and Harrington pitched shutout ball Orinda Bombers 5, Moraga Nationals 4 rill and Chris Gonser sparkled in the field. the rest of the way. Longchamps and Ash- Moraga Nationals Highlights: Brian Lyle 2 burn combined to pitch five shutout innings Dodgers 13 Cubs 0 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 SB; Rohit Verma 1 for 3, 2 before the Cardinals put up a run in the The Dodgers were led by the familiar com- RBI; Michael Wright 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 SB; Jacob The Orindawoods Tennis Club sixth and threatened more. Matt Bostwick bination of Tyler Ewing and Jason Cornell, Molloy 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 RBI, Marty Cunnane 1 pitched his way out of a bases loaded sixth who both had perfect days at the plate. Dex- for 3, 1 R, 1 SB. 2009 Summer Tennis Camps for kids inning jam to secure the win. Harrington ter Varrelmann was 2 for 3, and Connor Mc- May 31, 2009 Come join us at the beautiful Orindawoods Tennis Club for our led the Cardinal offense with 3 hits and Carthy and Drew Wondolowski had key Moraga Nationals 9, Orinda Wildcats 2 bunt hits to trigger Dodger rallies. On the dynamic junior tennis camps. Our afternoon camps are run by Ethan Lindgren had a hit and scored a run Moraga Nationals Highlights: Andrew Will- for the Dodgers. mound, Cornell, Bradford Zamanian, and more 2 for 2, 3 R, 1 BB, 1 SB, 4 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, USPTA pros and include tennis only classes as well as our Ewing each pitched 2 scoreless innings. The 2 K; Marty Cunnane 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 SB, AAA Division, Playoffs Cubs went down fighting, with Tyler Whele- popular Splash and Smash Camp, where campers split time Cubs 12 Marlins 5 Brian Lyle 1 for 3, 2 RBI, 1 SB; Rohit Verma between the courts and our newly renovated pool. 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