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Kate Rochios, Moraga Country Club (MCC), 13-14 Girls Backstroke start. Photo Gint Federas Top swimmers shine at OMPA By Jon Kingdon ith the clarion call of car horns blaring throughout Lamorinda last weekend, Matt Ehrenberger just completed his 25th year as the head coach for Sleepy Hollow ap- it could only mean one thing – the 62nd annual Orinda/Moraga Pools Asso- preciates how special this meet is: “My swimmers know that this is not just another meet. ciation Championship Meet. With 1,698 swimmers, 600 volunteers and up This is their Olympics, a culmination of 15 weeks of hard work for them and their team. It’s Wto 5,000 fans, this is an event that always seems to bring out the best in the a way for them to confi rm that they can be what they want to be. These swimmers have been competitors with a large majority of the swimmers improving on their best times coming into starting their workouts at 7:30 and it needs to be more than about swimming. It has to do with the meet. There were 476 swimmers that qualifi ed for the county meet to go along with 378 their team and their teammates.” more swimmers who met or surpassed the qualifying times for the upcoming county meet. Ehrenberger highlighted three of his seniors, Christian Meckfessel, Zoe Zabetian and Soren Jensen who swims for the Orinda Country Club recorded a time of 26.52 in the 15-18 Kate Minden, citing their spirit and commitment to swimming: “They are more than just boys backstroke, which was amazingly 10.39 seconds better than his seeded time. about swimming. Committed and hard workers. They have been solid swimmers all the way For the 18th straight year, Orinda Country Club (4876) came in fi rst, followed by Meadow through along with impeccable character.” ... continued on page A12 (3044.5) and Sleepy Hollow (2855.5). Advertising Single Family Home on the First Fairway in Moraga Country Club 591 Augusta Drive 4bd/2.5ba, 2,945 sq.ft. Letters to the Editor A11 RARE Plan XIII...terrifi c fl oor plan Community Service B4 with master retreat upstairs. Backyard overlooking both Not to be Missed B6-B7 the golf course and Moraga’s HOW TO CONTACT US B7 rolling hills! Classifi ed C2 www.TaraRochlin.com Coming Soon. Shop Moraga B8 925.586.3442 [email protected] CalBRE#01330630 Emergency moratorium on accessory structure setback exemptions adopted By Sora O’Doherty two accessory structures under 5 feet to the property line. For means it has all of the following: construction at 71 Meadow View accessory structures built within A kitchen, a bathroom, a place to Road, but the action will have no the required setback, the law set sleep, and direct access to the ex- effect on that project because it the maximum height at 15 feet of terior. To be considered a kitchen, was authorized under existing law. any portion within the setback, the there needs to be a sink, counter Drummond Buckley, director maximum size at 400 square feet, and either a 220 volt connection or of planning, said that he did not and the total of multiple units at gas hookup. recall a case of similar complaints 800 square feet. With the morato- The neighbors of 71 Meadow about an accessory structure in the rium on building with the setback, View Road are extremely upset two years that he has been back the other requirements were also that the owner has gradually pro- working for Orinda. Buckley ex- removed as they were only appli- gressed his project from an offi ce plained that an accessory structure cable to structures within the set- and a workout room to the cur- includes structures that are habit- back. rent two 400-square foot units that able but are not the same as ac- Accessory dwelling units, ga- loom over the border fence and cessory dwelling units, which are rages, and additions to existing have windows looking directly Photo Sora O’Doherty governed by a different section of accessory structures to provide into the bedrooms next door. The t a special meeting on July sory structures pending a study of the municipal code. new accessory dwelling units must owner, the neighbors say, has an- A31, all fi ve members of the zoning regulations needed to alle- Accessory structures were al- conform to the setback require- nounced his intention to offer the Orinda City Council voted to pass viate a current and actual threat to lowed an exemption from the ment applicable to their zone. Ac- units as Airbnb, although they say an urgency ordinance imposing a the public health, safety and wel- minimum setback for side and rear cording to Buckley, to be an ADU, that Buckley has told them that 45-day moratorium on exceptions fare. The emergency action was property lines without street front- the structure needs to be an “in- only one unit can be so employed. to setback requirements for acces- prompted by public outcry over age and could be built as close as dependent living facility” which ... continued on page A6
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Diablo Blvd. By Pippa Fisher School Board Meetings n an effort to ease congestion on Residents of Reliez Valley no longer be able to route com- These restrictions in the county Acalanes Union High School District Reliez Valley Road, the Contra Road have long complained about muters through Reliez Valley Road unincorporated areas would be Wednesday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. I AUHSD Board Room Costa County Board of Supervisors the congestion in their neighbor- during the morning commute. limited to between 7 and 8:30 a.m. 1212 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette is expected to place the proposed hood, mostly, they say, caused by If the supervisors pass the con- on weekday mornings and school www.acalanes.k12.ca.us pilot program for turn restrictions commuters “cutting through” from sent item on Aug. 14, the trial pe- buses would be exempted. The trial Lafayette School District on the Pleasant Hill Road corridor Taylor Boulevard. If the signed re- riod for testing the turn restrictions project would be in place very soon TBA on the Aug. 14 meeting agenda as a strictions were adopted, navigation will be approved without further after the vote and would remain in Regular Board Meeting consent calendar item. applications such as Waze would consideration. place until the end of the year. District Offi ce Board Room 3477 School St., Lafayette www.lafsd.k12.ca.us Lafayette celebrates the past 50 years, enjoys the present Check online for agendas, meeting notes and announcements and looks to the future City of Lafayette: By Pippa Fisher www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Phone: (925) 284-1968 er seamlessly but, in the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce: way, it couldn’t have happened www.lafayettechamber.org without volunteers. “The city of Lafayette counts on the chamber to plan and man- Eight school age community events. This event was a team effort with many of our board seats community partners stepping in and volunteering,” Lifson noted. open up in Later a parade featuring a marching band, horses and even LAFSD and a train made its way from School Street along First Street to the de- AUHSD light of the crowd. A time capsule, which was combined fi lled to ensure a glimpse of La- his November there will be fayette as it is today, is saved for An 84-year resident, Fred Rav- Tfour seats up for election on the future. Proclamations and an- azzo, recalls simpler times living in the Lafayette School District gov- Mayor Don Tatzin walks with the parade. Photos Pippa Fisher nouncements from Tatzin rounded Lafayette. erning board, with three four-year he “Love Lafayette” slogan Chamber of Commerce Execu- out the event. “Our residents were invited to re- terms open, currently fi lled by Te- Tseemed particularly apt at the tive Director Jay Lifson was hard “The goal was to create a spe- mind us of the past, celebrate the resa Gerringer, Suzy Pak and Da- party celebrating Lafayette’s 50 at work making sure things went cial day, casual and fun, that we milestone and think about the fu- vid Gerson and one two-year term, years of incorporation as a city. In smoothly. It certainly came togeth- all could remember,” Lifson said. ture.” currently held by Rob Sturm who the sunshine both young families was appointed to the position to re- and old-timers enjoyed the joyful place Mark Kindhouse who left the celebration but at a meeting before- area in a career move last year. hand during which many shared The Acalanes Union High memories and thoughts on the city, School District’s governing board the recurrent theme seemed to be Laura Abrams also has four spots available, with volunteerism. three four-year terms currently held The Lafayette Library and by Susan Epstein, Nancy Kend- Learning Center Community [email protected] zierski and Bob Hockett and one Room was fi lled to capacity and www.lauraabrams.com two-year term, currently fi lled by then some, with people standing 510-697-3225 Coldwell Banker Richard Whitmore who stepped in and spilling out of the room. Many CALBRE#01272382 Orinda following Craig Cheslog’s resigna- ex-mayors and current and ex- tion in December. council members shared memories Qualifi ed citizens have until along with residents, recalling sim- Representing Sellers in Lamorinda Aug. 10 to fi le papers. Should one pler times. or more incumbents not fi le, that Many explained that they date will be extended to Aug. 15. moved to the city for the schools – P. Fisher and relatively affordable housing 50 years ago. Several commented on the world-class restaurants that now line Lafayette’s streets. And many spoke of the numerous vol- unteers within the city – schools, sports as well as city committees ARDWOODS Offered at $4,250,000 Offered at $4,700,000 H and commissions – that contribute 25 Rustic Way, Orinda 21 Sycamore Road Orinda to the “virtuous cycle” and make ARPETS Private Glorietta 8.14 Acre Estate Stunning Private European Villa C Lafayette a better place. www.25rusticway.com www.21sycamoreroad.com A few speakers refl ected on the RUGS challenges facing the city today such as that of affordable housing. LINOLEUM Lafayette resident Fred Rav- azzo, who has lived in Lafayette TILE for 84 years, remembered his child- hood in the 1930s, being raised by LAMINATE his Italian parents who had moved out to Lafayette from San Francis- co to farm, growing tomatoes. “It Offered at $1,585,000 Sold at $1,950,000 was wide open country,” he said. 1055 Silverhill Drive, Lafayette 132 Camino Sobrante,Orinda FAMILY -OWNED When Mayor Don Tatzin gave Spacious Luxurious Mt. 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And how can Lafayette attract Of those stores that remain quality businesses to fi ll them? vacant in Lafayette, Semmel- These were the questions posed meyer said many were problem- to a panel of four commercial atic, either because of ADA ac- real estate experts at the July 23 cessibility or parking issues or 1831 Saint Andrews Drive, Moraga city council meeting. Their an- because they may only be quali- OMŚ BsVŚİ#TKOŚÛ/nsŚĝÛÛ swers touched on several consid- fi ed to be what they were before, 9dbMOoTt_MOsBKVOM doBUB dtbso| _tJVdtpOzWsV erations from high quality tenant and he suggested the need to be plOKsBKt_BoyWOzpàWUVKOW_WbUpÛzB__pdTU_BppÛtlMBsOM mix to convenient parking. fl exible with usage. ^WsKVObBbMJBsVpà2VOoOWpB_pdBpOlBoBsOdTTWKOBbM The council members joined Cumbelich agreed. 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And all Development Company, whose agreed that Lafayette is ideally local properties include the La- poised to create a social environ- fayette Town Center, John Cum- ment – a village – in a way that belich, chief executive offi cer of the internet cannot. John Cumbelich and Associates, Not surprisingly the panel and Craig Semmelmeyer, found- raised the parking issues in La- er and principal of Main Street fayette and the need to change Property Services. city codes to relax parking re- Srivatsa pointed out that the quirements or to encourage four had a combined 120 years of people to open up their private retail experience. parking. Cortese got a round of The four experts agreed that, applause when he said that the overall, Lafayette was positioned city needs a public parking ga- well for success based on its ex- rage. cellent demographics and high Christopoulos, however, re- SELLERS ARE GETTING TOP DOLLAR FOR THEIR quality anchor tenants such as minded everyone that full park- grocery stores, which draw peo- ing lots are actually great for HOMES AND WE HAVE BUYERS FOR YOU! ple back to the retail area several retail. The need is to not differen- times per week. tiate between uses when it comes Semmelmeyer explained that to retail versus restaurant or ser- the retail power centers of the vice. mall and the big box stores are In summing up, Mayor Don the ones suffering today as a re- Tatzin noted that Lafayette’s PRICE GALLEGOS GROUP BUYER NEEDS: sult of the internet, much more great demographics are driven by than Lafayette, and said there is the people who move here most Walking distance to tremendous opportunity here. often for the great schools – peo- “Today is the time to realize the ple who place education as their wind is at your back,” he said. highest priority. “If we allow the downtown Lafayette Cortese however, warned schools to slip, it has ramifi ca- against the practice of some tions,” he said. landlords who try to fi ll their The city plans to continue Lafayette or Orinda with a spaces without consideration for the retail workshop series in the quality. He pointed out that in a future. Meanwhile residents are guest house time when anyone can purchase encouraged to make their voices anything online without leaving heard on the subject at www.la- home, what they need to offer fayettelistens.com. Happy Valley neighborhood
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Teresa Onoda will not seek re-election By Sophie Braccini Nov. 6 general election, indicating she will continue to serve the town infused with wildfl ower seeds that that she felt her mission had been in creative ways, beyond the con- would be thrown around town to accomplished, and that she had fi nes of the Brown Act that regu- create impromptu displays the fol- other personal matters to attend. lates public offi cials’ actions. She lowing spring; she has already She plans to stay involved with the started a group called “We Will” talked to Moraga Police Chief Jon Moraga town she loves in creative ways. a few months ago, a women-led King about adorning the back of Public Meetings Onoda says that when she was movement to purchase sculptures stop signs with bird houses or small elected four years ago she had spe- to beautify the town, with an eye sculptures; and she would like to City Council cifi c objectives such as the pas- on revitalization as well. start a poetry group that could write Wednesday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. sage of updates to the ridgeline and As she thinks about the future, poems on sidewalks. (Aug. 8 cancelled) hillside development regulations, Onoda remembers the creative Onoda says that her involve- Council Chambers and Community the creation of an arts committee, think tanks she belonged to in col- ment with town affairs was a unique Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. and the opening of an open space lege. “We would meet once a week opportunity and that she was glad Teresa Onoda at a 2017 council Planning Commission meeting Photo Andy Scheck passive park at West Commons. and generate wild creative ideas,” she could do it. Onoda hopes her All have been accomplished and she said, adding that she wants work will inspire others to follow Monday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. ice mayor and former mayor she says that the good karma she something similar in Moraga. She in her civic-minded footsteps. Her Council Chambers and Community VTeresa Onoda said that she brought to the town would continue is already fi lled with creative ideas. passion for the town stays intact Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. would not run again for her seat on to bring benefi ts in the future. When the rainy season arrives she – it will just be expressed in other Design Review the Moraga Town Council in the The plein-air painter says that envisions the creation of clay balls ways. Monday, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Council Chambers and Community Jeanette Fritzky resigns from town council Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. By Sophie Braccini School Board Meetings 2020. Town Manager Cynthia Bat- and in women, particularly those of Moraga School District tenberg indicated in a letter to the Asian descent, and at late stages of TBA town that the council has 60 days the disease. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School from Aug. 22 to decide whether it Fritzky had symptoms of Auditorium will appoint a replacement or call coughing for a while that were mis- 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga www.moraga.k12.ca.us for a special election. taken as allergies or other ailments. See also AUHSD meeting page A2 Fritzky published a letter to an- She now has to deal with a diagno- nounce her resignation in the hopes sis of stage IV, non-small cell lung Check online for agendas, meeting to make public the ailment that is cancer. She said that as a result she notes and announcements affl icting her: lung cancer. A less- fi nds that she no longer has the en- Town of Moraga: er-known form of the disease that ergy, will, or commitment to apply www.moraga.ca.us touches never-smokers has been to her position as council member Phone: (925) 888-7022 affecting a growing number of that she used to revere. Chamber of Commerce: people, especially those of Asian Mayor Dave Trotter, who was www.moragachamber.org descent. In her letter she wrote that very saddened by the news, said Moraga Citizens’ Network: Moraga Town Council Member Jeanette Fritzky Photo provided approximately 25 percent of lung that her seat on the council would www.moragacitizensnetwork.org eanette Fritzky, who was elect- seats up for election was set at this cancer patients are lifelong never- be replaced in a timely manner. He Moraga Jed to sit on Moraga’s highest time and regulations do not permit smokers, which means that lung noted how when Council Member Police body of the town a year and a half the addition of a third position on cancer in never-smokers would Brandt Andersson of Lafayette re- Department ago, resigned from her post on the the ballot. rank as the seventh most common signed, the council then decided to Incident Moraga Town Council for medical The four-member council will cause of cancer mortality around interview candidates and appointed Summary reasons at the end of July to focus decide at its Aug. 22 meeting if a the world, if considered as a sepa- someone to replace him, a process Report on getting healthy. special election will be called to rate category. She added that an in- that is much less expensive than now on page A8 Town Clerk Marty McInturf appoint Fritzky’s replacement, or creasing percentage of these cases calling for a special election. He said the decision came too late to if the position will be fi lled by ap- are diagnosed in younger patients confi rmed that the different options put Fritzky’s seat on the November pointment for two years to com- — including those who are physi- would be considered at the Aug. 22 ballot, noting that the number of plete her tenure, which ends in cally fi t and otherwise healthy — council meeting.
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Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Citizens’ Infrastructure Orinda considers options to fix ongoing parking problems Oversight Commission By Sora O’Doherty TBA programs. The city council unani- be waived, and sometimes are, but push it off into other areas. To ad- Sarge Littlehale Community Room, mously approved a new $12,500 the city lacks the ability to impose dress the BART parking issue, the 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 contract with Harris & Associates a fee in lieu. According to the staff city is looking into entering agree- School Board Meetings to prepare a report on the proposed report prepared by Senior Civil En- ments with some local churches, Orinda Union School District in-lieu parking fee and a $40,000 gineer Jason Chen and submitted whose parking lots are underused TBA contract with Park Engineering, by Director of Public Works and on weekdays, to allow BART park- Regular Board Meeting Inc. to provide as-needed parking Engineering Larry Theis, such fees ing for a fee. It is proposed that the 8 Altarinda Rd., Orinda program management. At the same could be put to good use funding fees be divided between the church www.orindaschools.org See also AUHSD meeting page A2 time, the city introduced a park- alternatives that would themselves and the city, and that such facilities ing permit fee and increased park- improve the parking situation, in- be limited to Orinda residents only. Check online for agendas, meeting ing violation fees for the fi rst time cluding acquiring or leasing land Despite the problem of BART park- notes and announcements since 2011. Orinda had undertaken for parking lots, shuttle services, ing for Orinda, BART is seeking to City of Orinda: a parking study, which concluded and enhanced bike and pedestrian increase ridership at its Orinda sta- www.cityoforinda.org in 2016, but failed to lead to action. facilities. tion, currently the second least used Phone (925) 253-4200 (See Lamorinda Weekly, June 29, The city recently started a pilot station in the system. Chamber of Commerce: 2016: http://www.lamorindaweek- program of issuing residential park- Another signifi cant issue is www.orindachamber.org ly.com/archive/issue1009/Orindas- ing permits to residents of Brook- parking for employees who work The Orinda Association: Downtown-Parking-Action-Plan- wood Road, designed to combat in downtown Orinda. An em- www.orindaassociation.org Stalls.html.) all-day BART parking on that ployee parking permit program is Photo Sora O’Doherty One of the most controversial street. If successful, the program under consideration. Other parking matters currently under consider- will be extended to other areas, measures being considered include rinda is again trying to ation is in lieu fees. Such fees are such as Bates, Davis, Southwood, creating additional parking spaces Osolve its parking problems, proposed by staff in circumstances Northwood and Muth neighbor- in downtown Orinda with low cost Orinda Police Department this time focusing on commuter where a development cannot meet hoods. The problem with such pro- efforts, such as signing and strip- Incident Summary Report parking lots, a long-term shuttle its on-site parking requirements. grams is that they might not solve ing. ... continued on page A10 now on page A8 program, and residential permit Currently such requirements can the BART parking problem, just Public asks city council to agendize gun safety; council agrees By Sora O’Doherty fter Elaina Ayers, represent- Orinda. The proposed laws were Several others spoke in support automatic weapons. Co-chairs of Council Member Darlene Gee Aing Orinda for Gun Safety, drafted by the Giffords Law Center of the ordinances, including Tom the Miramonte Parents Club and said she was happy to agendize on July 24 asked the Orinda City to prevent gun violence. State law Spaulding who said that with rights Lamorinda Pediatrics offered let- safe storage and regulation for gun Council to put two proposed or- does not go far enough, Ayers said. come responsibilities, and added ters of support to the council, and dealers, and the council agreed dinances on an upcoming agenda, Carol Brown, president of that the proposed ordinances were Rebecca Baurer-Kahan, an Orinda unanimously to place the matters the council agreed to do so. One the Orinda Union School District of symbolic importance. Diane resident and candidate for the Cali- on a future agenda. The town of ordinance deals with safe gun stor- board, but speaking as a private cit- Bianchi of the League of Women fornia Assembly, also advocated Moraga adopted a safe gun storage age, the other on the regulation of izen, spoke in support of gun safe- Voters of Diablo Valley presented for the gun ordinances. She par- ordinance last February. gun dealers, although currently ty. Brown was shot in her driveway the League’s positions on the pro- ticularly stressed the danger of gun there are no licensed gun dealers in during a robbery in October 2016. liferation of hand guns and semi- thefts.
Emergency moratorium ... continued fom page A1 The owner of 71 Meadow ing to preserve space between the that the council would approve the View Road, Gurdip Birdee, con- properties at his expense. “Having urgency ordinance. Recognitions tacted after the meeting, said that already maximized their building Johnson described Buckley as both his side and rear neighbors footprints, these same people now “very responsive,” and Buckley was have already taken full advan- want to make it more diffi cult for at pains to explain that he had had no tage of the 5-foot setback. “The other Orinda homeowners to also ability to refuse the application, as it fascia board of Mr. Pedder’s maximize improvements to their met all the requirements of existing house at 73 Meadow View Road properties,” he concluded. law. This, he said, made it a min- is only 5 feet from the fence line. A number of members of the isterial decision, and not one about The garage wall of Mr. Anjedani’s public appeared at the special meet- which he had any discretion. Kendra house at 69 Meadow View Road is ing, but Gary Johnson was the main Marcus asked for an explanation of at the property line,” adding that speaker. “This should never have a “ministerial decision.” This was 69 Meadow View was given an happened,” he said. “I’ve lived provided by city attorney Richard easement by the previous owner of for 20 years across the street from Taylor. Some parts of the municipal Birdee’s property to make it easier this project,” he added. Johnson code set forth explicit requirements, to enter and exit the garage. described the project: “It looms 15 and if an application meets those “Had these neighbors not been feet above the fence fi ve feet from requirements, the city has no discre- allowed to build up to the common the property line.” The neighbor’s tion to refuse the application. Other property line,” he said, “they would bedrooms, he said, get no light. “If parts of the code set forth objective Photos by Sora O’Doherty have had more space.” Birdee ar- my neightbors did that, I’d move,” standards, and in those cases staff gues that his neighbors are try- he declared, and said that he hoped have discretion to determine if the The Orinda City Council recognized the contribution of the Orinda Association for its work on the Fourth of July parade. application meets the standards. Front row, from left: Mayor Amy Worth, Joe Garvey, Cindy Mayor Mayor Amy Worth, ap- Powell, Carlos Baltadano; middle row: Kathy Enzerink, Diane pearing telephonically, said that there Lautz, Andy Radlow; back row: Chris Laszcz-Davis, Vice Mayor had been no intention for accessory Inga Miller, council members Darlene Gee and Dean Orr. structures to be habitable, but Buck- ley reiterated that they are allowed to be habitable. For example, he said, you can sleep in a pool house. Worth was also concerned about a limit on the number of structures allowed. The mayor was also concerned about accessory structures in the R6 Dis- trict. The attorney informed her that a moratorium could be imposed, but not at that meeting because it had not been included on the agenda. Buckley and council member Dean Orr pointed out that the number of structures in R6 would effectively be controlled by the limitation on FAR, the fl oor area ratio to the size of the The Orinda City Council recognized the contribution of the Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group for its work on the lot. In the R6 District, the minimum Fourth of July parade. LARIG is a group of two dozen amateur setback from one side property lines radio volunteers, each licensed by the Federal Communica- continues to also apply to accessory 510.219.7770 tions Commission. LARIG worked its fi rst event at the 2003 structures. However, owing to the Orinda Fourth of July parade when local Amateur Radio small lot size in the R6 District, ac- Emergency Service volunteers (including Orinda’s Dr. Gene cessory structures are less common. Gottfried), took over a service previously provided by Contra Although the moratorium is Costa County auxiliary sheriff personnel. Front row, from left: for 45 days, the matter will appear Cathy Dausman, Patti Young, Mary Solon, Dan Lamey; back again on an August agenda for fur- row: Vice Mayor Inga Miller, Mayor Amy Worth, and council ther discussion. members Darlene Gee and Dean Orr. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A7 Now is a great time to sell a home! The local market remains very strong due to very short supply and high demand. Now is the time to list and prepare your home for sale during the strong Sept-October market.
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Real estate agents affiliatedith w Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. Downtown Development Subcommittee gets ready for action on Streetscape Master Plan By Sora O’Doherty rinda residents have a lot of mond Buckley, and Victoria Eisen stakeholder groups. Planning has a tween each group. Before the in- will run over into the evening to ac- Oideas about how the upcom- of Eisen Letunic, the fi rm con- list of 15 groups, updated from the terviews, each group will be asked commodate any groups that might ing Streetscape Master Plan should tracted to complete the Streetscape previous interviews with the Urban to respond to a questionnaire, so be unable to appear during the day. be researched – so much so that the Master Plan, joined subcommittee Land Institute on downtown devel- that interviews can be very specifi c. Eisen fi elded questions: Do you Downtown Development Subcom- members Vice Mayor Inga Miller opment. What is envisioned is a Timing was an issue, and after have to be there? “No, there will mittee of the city council vowed to and Council Member Eve Phillips fi ve-hour “speed-dating” session, some discussion, it was decided be other public events and lots of hold its next meeting in a bigger for the meeting. in which 15-minute interviews that it would be best to hold all the other ways to chime in,” she said. room. Associate Planner Adam The fi rst subject for discussion will be held with each stakeholder interviews the same day, but start ... continued on page A10 Foster, Planning Director Drum- was the planned interviews with group, with a fi ve-minute break be- in the afternoon so that the process Changes at Orinda Chamber of Commerce and Lamorinda Weekly By Sora O’Doherty is leaving to take up a position “Both jobs had a deep impact of Orinda, and working with City build a sense of community in with UC Berkeley. Braccini, who on my life. I’ve met so many di- Manager Steve Salomon, whom Orinda.” has been a staff writer for Lamor- verse and wonderful people,” she describes as “an individual of Orinda Chamber President inda Weekly since its beginning 11 Braccini explained. “I knew some great quality.” Roy Hodgkinson said that Braccini years ago, will leave her duties as business people because of the sto- “As a resident of Orinda, I ap- “has expanded the services to our civic reporter for Moraga, but will ries I wrote for the paper,” she con- preciate the time that (Sophie has) Chamber member businesses, their continue to contribute occasional tinued, “but I now have increased spent keeping residents informed owners, staff, and families with feature stories about life in Lam- respect for business owners and the about everything that is going on initiatives such as the Non-profi t orinda. challenges they face every day.” in our cities/towns, and I have Forum, Senior Health Fair, and Prior to 2007, Braccini worked The executive director posi- especially always enjoyed (her) through her strong relationships in translation, localization and tion is the only paid position at the coverage of the Central Contra with the city of Orinda.” functionality on technical bro- chamber, and its role is to make Costa Solid Waste Authority and While Braccini notes that she chures, games, and computer ap- businesses more visible. all things concerning recycle/ will miss her job and the people Sophie Braccini plications, making sure that trans- Braccini enjoyed building rela- reuse and garbage,” said former she’s been interacting with, she Photo Andy Scheck lations into French were not only tionships with other entities, such Orinda Mayor Victoria Smith. is excited to try something new. fter serving as the executive literally correct, but culturally ap- as Rotary, the Orinda Association, “As a member of the Chamber, I Anyone interested in the job of Adirector of the Orinda Cham- propriate as well. She and her hus- and the Orinda Community Foun- thank (her) for all that (she has) executive director should contact ber of Commerce for the past two band raised a son and two daugh- dation. She particularly enjoyed done to make our community vi- Hodgkinson at president@orinda- and a half years, Sophie Braccini ters, all Campolindo graduates. her role as an advocate to the city brant and informed, and to really chamber.org for more information. COLDWELL BANKER
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Fire Districts Public Meetings Moraga-Orinda Fire District Board of Directors Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Go to the website for meeting Photo Andy Scheck location, times and agendas. Visit anyon residents fl ocked to the July 18 Mor- locked. er to add an access road on the far north side of www.mofd.org Caga-Orinda Fire District board meeting to “Locked gates slow fi re agency response the canyon or to consider reducing the number speak out against the proposed Moraga devel- times and force residents to have only one way of housing units to 25, obviating the need for a ConFire Board of Directors opment at Indian Valley, many arguing that the out if they have to evacuate,” Leonard wrote. second access road. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m. district is recommending an unsafe fi re access She recommended the elimination of the EVA “If the development cannot be built safely, it Board Chamber room 107, road that enters the development too close to its for a road with no gates or locks that can be used should not be built at all,” Goodwin said. Administration Building, main entrance. by either the public or by responders. The access Winnacker stood by the recommendation of 651 Pine St., Martinez Indian Valley is a planned 71-home subdi- road Leonard recommended lies about 100 feet his fi re marshal: The development requires two For meeting times and agendas, vision located off of Canyon Road in Moraga, from the main entrance to the development, as fi re apparatus access roads, plus other mitiga- visit http://alturl.com/5p9pu. north of the Valle Vista Staging Area and near the district determined that other possible loca- tion efforts including a dedicated water supply, the community of Canyon. The Indian Valley tions for the access road were unsafe. hydrants outside and within the project, paved application was submitted to the town in De- But Canyon residents complained that the code-compliant roads, risk-reducing vegetation cember 2016, and the application for the con- second proposed access road should be sepa- management and fi re-resistive construction. ceptual development plan is under review, ac- rated from the entrance by approximately 0.6 Winnacker said those requirements have been cording to Town Manager Cynthia Battenberg. miles, citing their interpretation of the fi re code. submitted to the town. Share your thoughts, insights Fire Chief Dave Winnacker said that the “The plan approved by MOFD has these two “Our requirements as applied will result in and opinions with your district has provided comments on the concep- access points very close together and this com- the development being as safe as it can be,” community. tual design of Indian Valley, including the ac- promises safety,” said community resident Jon- Winnacker said. Send a letter to the editor: cess road requirements. He referenced a Feb. 1 athan Goodwin. “One disruption could block Indian Valley remains a long-range project letters@lamorinda letter from Fire Marshal Kathy Leonard to the both access points and entrap residents while for the town. “My best guess is, we’re looking weekly.com Moraga acting planning director in which Leon- preventing ingress of emergency personnel.” at a year, maybe two, before this thing gets any- ard explained that the conceptual design of the “Canyon Road is very unsafe,” added anoth- where close,” Moraga Council Member Kim- development had one public road and an emer- er community resident. “There is a blind curve berleigh Korpus told the MOFD board. Korpus gency vehicle access road as a second entrance at the access road entrance to the development.” said that the next step is the preparation of an into the project, but that the EVA was gated and Other residents urged the Indian Valley develop- environmental impact report. Work progressing on Lafayette Fire Station 16, March opening still planned By Nick Marnell he construction site may not appear to be a buzz of A large retaining wall was completed on the south Tactivity, but a Contra Costa County Fire Protection side of the station site, and work is now being done on District offi cial assured Lafayette residents that work on the pad foundation, which lies at one height for the build- Fire Station 16 is moving along on schedule. ing and at a lower height for the apparatus bay. “It’s the Since the district mitigated the removal of two pro- hardest pad I’ve ever run into,” said a construction work- tected oak trees on the site this spring, no major prob- er at the end of July. “And that’s what you want.” lems have unfurled, and only minor change orders have McAlister said that the workers will next put in the been approved, according to Assistant Fire Chief Aaron underground utilities, and that a permanent foundation McAlister. One additional tree was targeted as a potential will be poured in the middle of August. problem near the foundation, but the chief said a fi nal The chief said that the district still expects to open the Workers prepare fi re station pad for underground utilities in this decision on whether to remove that tree will not drag out new facility in March. late July photo. Retaining wall is at left. the project. Photo courtesy Steve Hill, ConFire Moraga Police Department Incident Summary Civil 900 Block Country Club Dr. Medical Hospital 1100 Block Larch Ave. Report July 3 to July 8 20 Block Sarah Ln. Mentally Ill Commit 50 Block York Pl. Alarms 18 Campolindo High School Ordinance Violation 300 Block Rheem Blvd. 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 6 Disturbance-Domestic 200 Block Fernwood Dr. 20 Block El Camino Flores Traffi c 86 10 Block Josefa Pl. Other Misdemeanor 200 Block Scofi eld Dr. 1300 Block Camino Peral Larch Ave./Canyon Rd. Suspicious Circumstances 12 Dui Misd Moraga/Buch. Other Non Criminal 300 Block Rheem Blvd. Suspicious Subject 5 Excessive Speed Rheem Blvd./Fernwood Dr. (3) Petty Theft From Veh 50 Block Rick Ct. Suspicious Vehicle 3 Rheem Blvd./St. Mary’s Rd. (2) Public Assembly Check St. Marys College (3) Service to Citizen 47 Found Adult Sanders Dr./Canyon Rd. Reckless Driving Canyon Rd./Larch Ave. Patrol Request/ Security Check 45 Found Property Police Department Traffi c Hazard Rheem Bumoraga Rd. Vacation House Check 35 Hailed By Citizen Campolindo High School 600 Block Moraga Rd Supplemental Report 11 Juvenile Disturbance Hacienda Moraga Rd./Via Granada Welfare Check 4 Lost Property Rheem Theater Uncontrollable Juvenile Campolindo High School Animal Cruelty Rheem Valley Shopping Center Loud Music Campolindo High School Unwanted Guest 30 Block Freitas Dr. Homegoods 1200 Block Rimer Dr. Verbal Dispute 10 Block El Camino Flores Beat Info Moraga Rd./Rheem Blvd. Loud Noise El Camino Flores/Baitx Dr. Warrant Arrest 200 Block Corliss Dr. Child Molest Pd Mor Police Department Loud Party Moraga Way/Ivy Dr. Moraga Way/Ivy Dr.
Orinda Police Department Incident Summary Found Property San Pablo Dam Rd./Bear Creek Rd. Kittiwake Rd./Manzanita Dr. Report July 15 to July 28 Orinda Country Club Tumbling Brook Rd./Vista Del Alarms 65 H&S/Poss Of Contr Sub First Republic Bank Orinda 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 6 Hailed By Citizen 50 Block Moraga Way Panhandling Camino Pablo/Eb 24 Off Traffi c 80 Hit And Run Misdemeanor Camino Pablo/Eb Sr 24 Petty Theft Safeway (2) Suspicious Circumstances 8 10 Block Camino Sobrante Petty Theft From Vehicle 200 Block Glorietta Blvd. Suspicious Subjects 11 Europa Hofbrau Public Assembly Check 10 Block Camino Sobrante (5) Indecent Exposure 50 Block Oakwood Rd. Public Nuisance Camino Pablo/Miner Rd. Suspicious Vehicles 14 Juvenile Disturbance El Ribero/Camino Sobrante Reckless Driving Miramonte High School Patrol Request/ Security Check 22 Glorietta Elementary School Moraga Way/Glorietta Blvd. (2) Service to Citizen 59 Glorietta Blvd./Rheem Blvd. 30 Block Spring Rd. Supplemental Report 26 Loud Noise Safeway 500 Block Moraga Way Vacation House Check 1 Scenic Dr./Orchard Rd. (3) Wilder Blvd./Eb Sr 24 Welfare Check 9 100 Block Hillcrest Dr. Moraga Way/Brookside Rd. Accident Property 80 Block Moraga Way 10 Block Martha Rd. Traffi c Hazard Rheem Blvd./Moraga Via Camino Pablo/Brookwood Rd. 10 Block Wildwood Rd. Las Vegas Rd./St Stephens Dr. Miramonte High School Brookside Rd./Orchard Rd. 100 Block Glorietta Blvd. 400 Block Moraga Way 10 Block Crest View Dr. 10 Block Camino Sobrante Attempt 200 Block Glorietta Blvd. 50 Block Berkeley Av Camino Pablo/Eb Sr 24 Auto Burglary CVS Safeway Orinda Park Pool Orinda Theater Loud Party Monte Vista Ridge Rd./Monte Vista Traffi c Stop St Stephens Dr./Tahos Rd. Wilder Sports Fields Medical Hospital Orinda Community Center Trespass W/ Vehicle 500 Block Bear Creek Rd. 60 Block Moraga Way 10 Block Mariposa Ln. Vandalism Theatre Square (2) Civil Problem 50 Block Monte Vista Rd. 10 Block Altarinda Rd. 60 Block Moraga Way Conspiracy Sr 24 At Fish Ranch Rd. Safeway Verbal Dispute 20 Block Knickerbocker Ln. Death Non Criminal 10 Block La Noria Missing Adult Bank Of America 10 Block De Soto Ct. Disturbance-Domestic 60 Block Sunnyside Ln. Occupied Stalled Vehicle Cam Pablo/Miner Rd. Police Department 70 Block Van Ripper Ln. Orinda Way/Camino Pablo Violation Dom. Viol. Order 30 Block Zander Dr. Disturbing The Peace 70 Block El Toyonal Ordinance Violation Safeway Walk Through Theatre Square Drunk In Public 60 Block Moraga Way Overhill Rd./Scenic Dr. Warrant Arrest 10 Block Hillcrest Dr. Dui Misdemeanor Miner Rd./Brookbank Rd. 100 Block Hillcrest Dr. Bryant Way/Davis Rd. Fireworks Fern Way/Monte Veda Dr. 10 Block Monterey Terrace Warrant Service 30 Block Zander Dr. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A9 Miner Road closure to end Aug. 10 after problem vegetation removed By Nick Marnell o outline a vegetation removal mental impact review. tative Matthew McLain, a contrac- Tproject along Miner Road, the Mainly because not one neigh- tor will prune 84 trees along Miner city of Orinda held a July 26 neigh- bor showed up. Road and remove 26 of them. The borhood meeting that included rep- “We have received very little work began Aug. 6 at the top of resentatives from Pacifi c Gas and negative feedback from the com- Miner and required the closure of Electric Co., the city and the Mor- munity,” said Larry Theis, Orinda the road. McLain said the company aga-Orinda Fire District. PG&E director of public works and en- will fi nish the job by Aug. 10. and the city explained that 110 trees gineering, noting that the city had “After this, we will be done in needed either pruning or removal done extensive outreach explain- Orinda,” McLain said. along the road in order to maintain a ing the need for the project through Theis said that because the pav- safe distance from electrical power council meetings, signage and so- ing of Miner Road will begin in lines and to provide adequate clear- cial media. the fall or next spring, the problem ance for emergency vehicles. MOFD Fire Chief Dave Win- vegetation needed to be removed At the meeting, not one neigh- nacker concurred. “People have so that the construction work could bor complained about removing the gone out of their way to assure me be safely completed. The city also trees, all located on private proper- that this is a benefi t to their com- required that the work end before ty. Not one neighbor threatened to munity,” the chief said. “It’s a big the start of school. sue the utility or the city. Not one help for us to secure these routes The city received no compensa- PG&E electrical lines along Miner Road are highlighted in yellow. neighbor objected that the project out of north Orinda.” tion from PG&E for the vegetation Photo courtesy City of Orinda was approved without an environ- According to PG&E represen- removal. Highway 24 gridlock: Why no local notifications or traffic control? By Nick Marnell gestion. “So many steps have to be traffi c control on the highway. “For lied on the Sigalert, did not issue taken and followed,” said CHP of- freeway control, we don’t stand on a local Nixle notifi cation. “But I fi cer Brandon Correia. “The Sher- the road and hand direct traffi c,” will next time,” Alldritt said. “It iff’s Offi ce had to conduct quite a Correia said. “We use our cone was a lesson learned by me about large investigation and collect evi- patterns, fl are patterns, and patrol people’s expectations.” dence and photos. In some cases, vehicles’ emergency lights to direct Orinda offi cials also pledged such as this, we have to shut the traffi c.” Nagel said that his offi cers to review their incident notifi ca- freeway down to preserve the scene were removed from the scene, per tion procedures. “We are aware of and all evidence.” protocol. “CHP was on scene and the issue, and the police chief and I The freeway stayed clogged for doing traffi c control for the entire are working on a way to better no- nearly six hours, with traffi c fun- incident,” Nagel said. tify residents,” said City Manager neled from fi ve lanes to one at the The brunt of the congestion oc- Steve Salomon. Camino Pablo exit. Orinda and La- curred in Lafayette, especially on Fire and medical responses in The reason for the major congestion Photo courtesy KTVU fayette residents received no alerts the downtown streets. The CHP is- Lamorinda were not affected that single vehicle accident on police offi cer attempted to con- on Nixle, a community notifi cation sued a Sigalert, a notifi cation of a day. The Contra Costa County Fire AHighway 24 near the Orinda duct a traffi c stop near St. Stephens service provided by public agen- major traffi c incident, but Correia Protection District had no involve- BART station on July 21 caused a Drive. As the offi cer approached cies. said that the CHP did not expect ment with the incident, and the traffi c standstill on the westbound the vehicle, it sped off and entered Correia said the CHP does not the high level of traffi c activity in traffi c had no impact on other re- freeway, with local residents com- westbound Highway 24; the car use Nixle, but neither did the Orin- the city or on the on-off ramps to sponses that day, according to a dis- plaining about two-hour delays to was later found wrecked on the da or Lafayette police departments. the freeway. “I’m not sure if it was trict spokesman. And the Moraga- drive between Pleasant Hill and freeway. One occupant died, the “The city of Orinda or Orinda Po- communicated to Lafayette Police Orinda Fire District, the responding Orinda, gridlock on downtown La- other was arrested and is being held lice do not do Nixle alerts for the how much of a backup from the agency to the traffi c accident, expe- fayette streets and no traffi c control at the Martinez Detention Facility. CHP,” said Mark Nagel, Orinda on-off ramps was created into their rienced no adverse impacts because on either the highway or the on-off The incident remains under investi- chief of police. “This occurred in city and what they could have pos- of the congestion. “We always have ramps in each community. gation. their jurisdiction. I know it was in sibly done or not done to assist with the ability to respond,” said MOFD According to the Contra Costa The California Highway Patrol Orinda, but all of the traffi c matters that,” Correia said. Chief Dave Winnacker. County Sheriff’s Offi ce, at 9:02 cited the accident investigation as fell to the CHP.” Which explains why Lafayette that Saturday morning an Orinda the main reason for the traffi c con- Nor was there any apparent Police Chief Ben Alldritt, who re-
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• Trust Agreement • Pour Over Will ... continued fom page A6 • Guardianship of Minor Children Parking plans moving ahead • Power of Attorney for Finance • CommunityLI VProperty IAgreementN G TRUST For example, more parking could Latimer also opposed the in-lieu wondered why the proposed in-lieu • Transfer of Real Property into Trust be made available by creating angle fees and had great concerns about fees are so low. She also wondered Advanced Medical Directives, Including: Plan Includes: parking at the south end of Orinda letting employees park in resi- why there was a new parking study • Trust Agreement • Power of Attorney for Health Care • Trust Agreement $ • Pour Over Will Way in the Village District. dential neighborhoods, and Owen when the Streetscape Master Plan • Living Will • Guardianship of Minor Children • HIPAA • Pour Over Will Sophie Braccini, executive di- Murphy was concerned about in- study was under way and how they 895 • Power of Attorney for Finance • •GuardianshipCommunity Property of AgreementMinor Children rector of the Orinda Chamber of lieu fees as well. would interact. Council Member • Transfer of Real Property into Trust • Power of Attorney for Finance Commerce, said that the chamber “Why? Why now? Who is push- Dean Orr wanted to make it clear COMPLETE Advanced Medical Directives, Including: was encouraged by the approach of ing for this?” he asked, adding that that if Orinda opens church parking Valid until September 19, 2018 • •TransferPower of Attorney of Real for PropertyHealth Care staff and found it very pragmatic. the primary benefi ciary appears to lots the program must be limited to • Living Will INITIAL • •AdvancedHIPAA Health Care Directive Heidi Heidenriech Habestzer was be developers. On the other hand, Orinda residents only. FREE CONSULTATION Notary Services Included! against the in-lieu fees. Rachelle Council Member Darlene Gee (925) 257-4277 Law Offices of www.smykowskilaw.com Lauren Smykowski [email protected] Downtown Development Subcommittee Office Located in Walnut Creek ... continued from page A7 In addition to the big public events, and the matter must come before years of trying to do something big Eisen said, the fi rm will be at the the planning commission as well. hadn’t worked, so the approach Moraga chamber ... continued from page A5 farmers’ market, the food truck CZ Turner, chair of the Parks and should be to do smaller things that Vanessa Schneider, who recently per card will go to the chamber night, and other smaller events to Recreation Commission, said that might actually work, which can opened Olivia’s Nail Salon in to help with its bottom line. The engage with the public. Right now, some of the things under discus- help to establish trust in the pro- the Rheem Shopping Center, ex- “war chest” will also serve as Eisen added, the fi rm is review- sion are already being done by his cess. plains that she fi rst heard about seed money for other plans. The ing older documents and creating commission. Buckley and Foster Orinda Chamber of Commerce the chamber and the program at chamber will initiate a study with bulleted lists in preparation for its will attend those meetings. Ted Ur- president Roy Hodgkinson said the community fair where she had Saint Mary’s College MBA stu- briefi ng book that will offer maps, ban, a member of the Art in Public the chamber is receiving questions a booth and decided it would be dents to analyze the needs and charts and narrative about down- Places committee, summarized the about the project, such as, why is a good way to both promote her propose a vision for developing town Orinda. Eartha Newsong four steps for the Streetscape Plan: this project a priority? And why is new business and contribute to the Rheem Theatre. The chamber and Kay Jenkins were concerned 1) get input from the public; 2) go it being done now? He urged pub- the community. is also offering other economic about how Eisen Letunic would to meetings of the committees and lic relations and marketing, along The chamber is managing the development services by granting get the input of seniors and dis- commissions to get their input; 3) with civic engagement, to reach an card and will soon offer an elec- of money to business owners who abled persons. Newsong suggested the matter appears before the plan- agreed upon fi ve-year plan. tronic version so people do not want to update their storefronts. that Eisen contact Seniors Around ning commission; and 4) the matter Miller explained that the city have to remember to bring the Nelson explains that funds will Town for how best to gather input returns to the city council for ac- has received a grant for this proj- card with them. Lynn McAuliffe come from larger local businesses from seniors, some of whom may tion. ect that needs to be used in a timely with Champagne Design has pro- as well as the chamber. be housebound. There are also Urban raised another issue: the manner and Tom D’Amato agreed vided the development for the The $25 card can be pur- about six city commissions and scope of the project. He wondered with the approach of trying to get electronic card as well as all the chased at 5A Rent-A- Space, committees whose input will be why zoning and land use were not something done, even if everything graphic work for the program pro Moraga Country Club or Rheem sought. The Parks and Recreation included. Phillips explained that can’t be accomplished. bono, Nelson says. Valley Pet Shoppe, or online at Commission scheduled a meet- one of the things that came out of He urged, “Don’t let perfect Nelson explains that the $25 moragachamber.org. ing regarding the plan on Aug. 8 the ULI study was the idea that 30 paralyze us.”
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My own son did just adults do, so PLEASE, don’t give Rossmoor senior real estate specialist and that, and I only found out because your teenagers the chance to be- the police were called. However, come the next victim, don’t leave Lamorinda resident for 20+ years! there was no police report, no in- them home unsupervised. I cer- vestigation on how underage kids tainly learned my lesson. Even for get access to alcohol, and bottom teenagers going to a party, parents line was no one was in trouble. I should fi nd out where they are go- get it. Who wants our kids to be in ing, and make sure that the party trouble or have any record of sub- has adult supervision. GET AHEAD IN MATH THIS FALL GRADES K-12 stance abuse? However, my son # # confessed to me that he has been Resident of Orinda going to these teen parties, and that he had witnessed a girl having (Editor’s note: The author of this ! " to go to hospital for alcohol poi- letter requested anonymity due to soning. 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“Angels in Our Midst” plays Tuesday Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. Rheem Theatre Image provided ow in its 21st year, this year’s After the glitter and sequins festivities will take place at Cine NCalifornia Independent Film of opening night settle, during the Cuvée, the charming wine bar next Festival will open again at the weekend and the following week to the Orinda Theatre. Rheem Theatre – something that the festival will offer dozens of oth- Go online for information had been quite improbable until er features, such as “Up To Snuff,” about the CAIFF program and how just a few months ago – and will which is a journey into the life of to purchase tickets at www.caiff. be held in a completely refreshed American composer W.G. Snuffy org. performance hall, with opening Walden. “Hunting Lands” is an night bringing Lamorinda’s movie American movie about the redemp- buffs together for a evening of cel- tion of the veteran turned recluse; ebration before viewing a modern a Japanese documentary, “Nour- fairy tale from Austria, “The Sal- ishment for the Japanese Soul” or Travel medicine made easy zburg Story.” Continuing through “Itadakimasu” explains why hap- Aug. 30, both at Rheem and at the piness is found at the dinner table Avenue Family Practice, a division of BASS Medical Group, has Orinda Theatre, the festival will (a world premiere); and the Ameri- been providing travel medicine services to worldwide travelers show movies, short fi lms and docu- can documentary “Angels in Our for over 20 years. Services include: mentaries from around the world, Midst” tells the story of World War Physical exams to make sure you’re fit to travel inviting the community to meet II American nurses in the Norman- Prescriptions for preventive medications including malaria with cinematic art professionals dy invasion and European theater; and open their minds to a world of and many more fi lms will be show- Travel immunizations creativity. cased. Whatever medical services you need before your trip! CAIFF is one of the most Another not-to-be-missed por- unique cultural experiences offered tion of CAIFF are the short fi lms, in Lamorinda with a full week of including the “Ties To The Bay” To schedule an appointment productions from the across the series that features Lafayette in a today in our Lamorinda office, U.S. and around the world, many 10-minute fi lm that explains how in call 925-962-9120. 911 Moraga Road of which are not yet released in this this city the schools are great, the Lafayette, CA 94549 country. Derek Zemrak and partner property values are sky-high, and Leonard Pirkle manage the two the quality of life appears unsur- local movie theaters and are fi lm passed – yet looks can be deceiv- makers themselves, so when they ing. The festival will also feature start screening submissions for the a Canadian short fi lms series that festival with their committee, up to includes humor, mystery and more a year in advance, they think about surprises. Host Your Event entertainment, diversity, surprises, The festival also provides an and also which fi lmmakers and opportunity for budding profes- actors to invite who will give the sionals to compete and stretch audience an inside and exclusive their creativity. The public chooses At the historic Moraga Barn view of the movie world. the winner of the second play- At opening night, Austrian di- wright composition competition, xSpecial Events rector Alexander Peter Lercher will and each year the Iron Filmmaker xBusiness Dinners come to Moraga along with lead ac- and soundtrack competitions at- xReceptions xPrivate Parties tress Kelly Bishop – a Tony Award tract submissions from around the xCocktail Parties xMixers winner and “Gilmore Girls” star. world. Austrian-born and raised, Lercher A festival would not be com- xRehearsal Dinners xBirthday Parties lived in London and California. plete without awards and recep- xWedding Showers xClass Reunions He created what he calls a cross- tions. The 21st CAIFF will hon- xWine Tastings cultural romantic drama where two or Doug Jones with a Lifetime xSeminars people from different cultures learn Achievement Award and Leonard xArt Show xBenefits from each other. “The Salzburg Maltin, one of the world’s most Story” will take American viewers respected fi lm critics, with the into another world. Golden Slate Award. Many of the CALL FOR RATES! Contact Greg Gaskin at (925) 376-7335 or visit us at www.moragabarn.com 925 Country Club Drive, Moraga, Ca 94556 Mary H. Smith D.D.S. • Cecelia Thomas, D.D.S. A Professional Corporation Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 96 Davis Road, Suite 5 Orinda, 925.254.0824 Theater View Veterinary Clinic
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Gerber joined with Stand Up For Campolindo High School as a junior, the passionate Change (https://www.standupforchange.info/), a stu- (925) 16-year-old has spent the last months preparing for a dent led anti-gun violence group to put on the Aug. 377-6600 rally to end gun violence, scheduled from noon to 2 25 grassroots Civic Park rally. Several other groups CA Lic 929641 www.LeapFrogPlumbing.com p.m. on Aug. 25 at Civic Park in Walnut Creek, and joined in, such as Moms Demand Action, Moms Ris- has partnered with several organizations to make an ing, and March For Our Lives. impact. Gerber says several politicians have been invited Last year and at the beginning of the year while to the rally and will be asked questions on their posi- Gerber was in Taiwan studying, news about the school tions and ideas regarding gun regulation. Several stu- shootings in the United States were not making the dents will also talk about their experience with guns headlines there. Gerber heard about it, however, and and surviving gun violence. The purpose is to raise was very distressed by the news, and upon returning awareness and foster a dialogue beyond party lines. home, noticed that nothing had changed from a politi- For more information about the rally, visit www. cal standpoint – such as laws like the bill allowing gun standupforchange.info. Lynn’s Top Five A mid-summer planning potpourri By Lynn Ballou, CFP® hen I picked a topic to write owner’s related insurance policies write-offs such as state taxes in Wabout for this column, I to see if you have enough coverage excess of $10,000 and the loss of thought about what’s relevant now to stay current with what’s happen- miscellaneous deductions such as in my own practice. A few recur- ing in the marketplace. Work with tax preparation fees, business and ring themes seemed to emerge in your agent to determine if your investment expenses. Time to proj- recent conversations which I’d like home could be rebuilt using qual- ect your current income and with- to share with you here. ity materials and contractors and holding for the year and compare 1) Home insurance – do you to current code using the numbers to what you think your tax bite will have enough? The past two or you have in place. The recent fi res be. Fixing this now, and revisiting '( #'" "% "!"#$# # 0322544 three years have seen an explosion in NorCal have provided us with again in January, could save you in the value of homes and the costs an all too real wake-up call on this some misery next year. " ! to build, rebuild or remodel. It’s topic. 5) Higher estate exemptions time for you to dust off your home- 2) Portfolio management and may mean a new estate plan, but the AMT. Many investors have should it? Many taxpayers have been unwilling to take some of the been tempted to completely toss recent stock market gains off the ta- out their old estate plan design be- ble because they are concerned that cause of the new $11.2 million per they’ll get burned in taxes. With person exclusion amount. How- the alternative minimum tax now ever, I encourage you to think be- kicking in at the higher $1 million fore you toss! For example, there of qualifi ed gain, it’s time to review could be benefi ts to keeping bypass your holdings and think about re- trust language in your estate plan balancing, knowing that the AMT regarding ensuring that your share might not be the beast it once was. of marital and your separate prop- That said, understand that the state erty assets go to your heirs versus of California’s tax laws have not being under the control of a surviv- undergone the same changes as the ing spouse, as well as keeping any federal law, so be sure to model any possible benefi t of protection from gains you are contemplating for creditors. Review your plan with both federal and state tax costs be- your estate planning attorney be- fore you make any portfolio moves. fore making any bold moves. 3) Retirement planning and I hope you fi nd these topics health insurance costs. Many of helpful. Your team of planning us have simply said, oh, no need to pros will be happy to guide you worry about medical costs during with specifi cs to your own situation retirement because I’ll be on Medi- or feel free to reach out to me any- care. Unfortunately that’s become time. faulty thinking. Not only are those Happy Summer! of you with high retirement income paying a lot higher premiums for Medicare than you may have ever planned, I think a lot of retirees are also realizing that they are paying out of pocket for many more medi- cal expenses than they had planned on. Working with your Certifi ed Financial Planner™ professional, adjust your projections to better fi t the new reality of the current health insurance market and the reality of the higher deductibles, co-pays and non-covered expenses that you could face. Lynn Ballou is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ 4) New tax law, new with- professional and Regional Director with EP Wealth holding. If you haven’t already, it’s Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm time to do a mid-year tax withhold- in Lafayette. Information used in the writing of ing checkup to ensure you don’t this column is believed to be factual and up-to- have any nasty surprises next April. date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of Some of us will fi nd our tax burden the subject(s) discussed. All expressions of opinion decreasing regarding tax bracket refl ect the judgment of the author as of the date changes and the higher standard of publication and are subject to change. Content deduction. However, many will is not intended to be interpreted as tax or legal experience the opposite as we lose advice. Always consult a tax and/ or legal profes- sional regarding you specifi c circumstances. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B3 Cycling Lamorinda By Cathy Dausman Some riders seemed not to Fine Jewelry since 1977 know. Maybe they didn’t want to hurt my feelings; my Fuji has a Expanding our Services with measly seven gears. An all-too- Two Goldsmiths brief rest, and we headed east to Lafayette along roads bordering • Custom Designs • Appraisals Highway 24. Sweeping under the • Expert Repairs • Pearl Restringing highway we headed into town, sin- All your jewelry is insured with Jeweler’s Block Insurance. gle fi le, on Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Thankfully my worst fear – not $5 off Watch Battery about running out of steam, but of Reg $15, Now $10 running into a parked car – didn’t 1 watch battery per person. Exp. 9/15/18. Usually installed while you wait. W/coupon. Restrictions apply. materialize. 3645 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette between Trader Joes & the Post Offi ce We stopped a second time to 283-2988 www.waredesigns.com Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 count noses at Lafayette Plaza Park. All of me was still “here,” if slightly winded. The Lafayette- Cyclists gather for the ladies’ no-drop ride through Lamorinda. Moraga trail beckoned; I heard its Photos Cathy Dausman siren call even when the others du- am a lifelong cyclist, content- want to return to an exercise rou- tifully pushed on to Pleasant Hill Iedly stuck at a recreational level. tine,” post-children, Lack said. My and Olympic Boulevard. I cut the corner, grabbed an all- While I’ve managed some hills in children are grown; I was defi nitely Marin County, ridden to Califor- an anomaly. too-short rest and saddled up again We have limited full-time and afternoon-only nia beaches, coasted the fl atlands Lack cautioned us to ride sin- when the others fl ew past. We were openings for Fall 2018! in central Oregon and slogged gle fi le and pushed off for Orinda. on the fi nal leg (some more literal- through swampy summer weather Moraga Way looks fl at, but my ly than others) of an 18-mile loop, Offering quality play-based preschool programs for closing in on our Moraga Com- children ages two through five in the mid-Atlantic states, I most- legs told me otherwise. Switching ly frequent the Lafayette-Moraga to a lower gear, I got into a routine mons destination. www.stmarksnurseryschool.org I shared with Lack my love of 451 Moraga Way Regional Trail, which means I’m – gasp, gasp, stroke; gasp, gasp, Orinda, CA 94563 coasting fully half my trip. stroke. the wind in your face feeling and License # 070200759 So when I spotted a social me- “Eight miles an hour!” the worry-free exhilaration that comes dia post promoting a ladies’ no- sweep called out happily. with cycling, and even compared drop ride, I was in — if only for “You’re riding an electric war wounds. Mine I earned coast- the bragging rights. Cycling pants bike,” I wanted to snarl. ing downhill years ago; Lack got and jersey? Check. Multi-speed Lack circled back to check hers from cycling a Peter Sagan bike? Check. Helmet and fi ngerless on me. She makes this ride regu- Fondo dirt ride. Our group rode an easy 18 THE #1 Premier gloves? Of course! Is there extra larly, cycling in to Orinda BART Active Senior credit for having fl ashing safety to start her work commute. The miles in 90 minutes. It’s farther , lights and double water bottle cag- group promised if I made it to Hall and faster, than I usually ride by Living Community es? Drive, the road would fl atten out, half again. But I’d do it over – in Downtown Kelly Lack turned out on a and at last it did. Gearing up for both the gasp, gasp, stroke and the Walnut Creek! recent sunny but mild Saturday the downhill portion my rhythm stroke, stroke breathe portions – in morning at Moraga Commons Park switched to an enjoyable stroke, a heartbeat if they’ll have me. to lead our pack of eight. I opted stroke, breathe. At Theatre Square Especially if I’m allowed to cut out of an earlier ride when temper- I took stock of the competition by corners. atures hovered near 100. “This is asking how many gears each bike the sport moms take up when they had. Campana Music closing its doors By John T. Miller of instrument repair. Like so many other small busi- nesses, online competition is the main factor forcing them out. Kreis says, “We buy stuff for the price that online businesses can sell it for.” After giving so much of his adult life to Campana Music, Kreis plans on taking a few months off • It’s all about Location, Location, Location for a breather and then either go • Savory Restaurant-style Dining back into the music business or • Heated Pool, Spa, & 24-Hour look into the wine industry, another Fitness Center interest of his. • Continuing Education & Social
Meanwhile, after repairing mu- Events, Weekly off -site Excursions sical instruments for six years, Joe • Optional In-Home Care, if needed, as you Renwick is fi nishing the electrical can age-in-place to 120+ Joe Renwrick, left, son of former manager Ben Renwrick and an expert in in- engineering program at Diablo Val- ley College and plans to transfer to strument repair, poses with current manager John Kreis in front of what was Call 943-7427 Today to schedule a Tour! once the largest inventory of sheet music in the Bay Area. On the wall behind a University of California school. them is a photo of founding owner Joe Campana. Photo John T. Miller Studio L, which uses the up- www.TheHeritageDowntown.com stairs portion of the building for fter 71 years doing business and opened the store in 1947 across music and performance instruction, Ain Lafayette, Campana Music Mt. Diablo Boulevard. When it will continue to do business there will be closing its doors for good burned down, he built the store on for now. later this month. its current location in 1968. The last offi cial day for the Kreis relates that for many store will be Aug. 16, but it will years, Campana would get to work host a celebration commemorating at 6 a.m., give lessons until the their seven decades of serving the store opened at 9 o’clock, then af- area on Friday, Aug. 17, from 3 to ter closing at 6 p.m. would give les- 6 p.m. The store will also have one sons until 10 p.m., six days a week. last blowout sale at that time. “He showed me the ropes and I The Campana family continues got my work ethic from him,” says to own the building and the sur- Kreis, bragging that he’d taken rounding properties and is unde- only two days of sick leave in his cided about whether they will look 28 years and very few vacation for a new tenant or consider selling, days, “which were unpaid.” according to current store manager At the height of its business, John Kreis. Campana Music gave lessons, mu- For Kreis, the closing will rep- sic rentals, sales of musical instru- resent more than just the end of 28 ments and accessories, repairs, and years working for the Campanas. boasted the largest inventory of “Although I don’t have the same sheet music in the Bay Area. At one last name, I look at them as fam- point they also sold TVs and VCRs. ily,” he says. “I’ve known them Up to 8-10 teachers worked in the since I was 3 years old.” eight studios. Kreis’s mother, Gretchen Giv- Campana worked until the day ens, was an avid piano player and before he passed away seven years visited the store often. The two fam- ago. Ben Renwick, a talented bari- ilies became close, watching Raid- tone saxaphone player who gave ers games together along with other lessons at the studio, took over as activities. Givens gave piano lessons manager. When he retired last Oc- through the shop for 26 years. tober, Kreis then stepped into the After Kreis lost his father when role. he was 17, Joe Campana took him Another key employee is Ben’s in and became like a second father son, Joe Renwick, who had worked to him. “He was one of the best on and off at the store since he was people I met in my life. Joe helped 12 years old. When Ben Renwick me through a rough time and then took over, he talked his son into at- hired me when I was 20 years old.” tending trade school in Red Wing, Campana moved from Oakland Minnesota, where he learned the art Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 A crunchy breakfast companion for seasonal fruit By Susie Iventosch Nutty Granola
INGREDIENTS
1 18-ounce container quick oats (approximately 5-6 cups) ½ cup light brown sugar ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cardamom Susie can be reached at 1 cup pecan halves [email protected]. 1 cup walnut halves This recipe can be found ½ cup raw pistachios on our website: www. ½ cup slivered almonds lamorindaweekly.com. If ¼ cup pumpkin seeds you would like to share your ½ cup canola oil favorite recipe with Susie ½ cup agave or honey please contact her by email or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract call our offi ce at DIRECTIONS (925) 377-0977. Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray two baking sheets that have rims (so the granola won’t fall off while cooking). Homemade granola Photo Susie Iventosch Mix fi rst fi ve ingredients together in a large bowl and stir well. Add nuts and seeds. Add oil, and toss thoroughly to coat as much of the oats and nuts as possible. Add the omemade granola makes a great break- and I’ve used pecans, walnuts, pistachios vanilla to the agave or honey, and mix well. Pour the agave over the oats and nuts and fast companion to all of the amazing and pumpkin seeds, but you can swap those H stir with a spoon to mix well, so that everything is coated with the agave mixture. fresh fruits available in the markets this time out for your favorite nuts and seeds. I don’t Turn granola onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes at 350 F. Turn of year! We’ve just picked a couple gallons add dried fruit this time of year, but if you oven temperature down to 180 degrees and continue to bake for approximately 45 of huckleberries, and aside from making make this in the winter months, you can al- minutes to one hour longer, until granola is slightly browned and crunchy. muffi ns or scones, topping granola with ways add dried cranberries, raisins, currants Remove from oven and cool completely on baking sheet before transferring to berries or stone fruits is another great way or apricots to this recipe. airtight containers. You will fi nd that you need to break up large pieces of granola as to enjoy the bounty of the summer months. you transfer it. Store with other cereals. This recipe calls for an assortment of nuts, ‘The Third Murder’ a reflection on truth and destiny By Sophie Braccini irokazu Kore-eda’s mov- way to convey mystery and cynical lawyer, the dangerous Hie that will show in Orin- intrique in the movie. criminal, all have masks and da starting Aug. 10 is a diz- Constructed as a mystery play a role in a deadly human zying descent into the hiding thriller, the fi lm follows the tragedy, and in the end, who is places of a murder suspect’s defense team’s investigation manipulating whom and who soul. “The Third Murder” is as the main lawyer, Shigemori will drop their mask? a game of cat and mouse be- (Masaharu Fukuyama), be- Yakusho as the accused tween a man who has his life gins doubting Musami’s (Kôji Musami plays the ambigu- on the line and his lawyer, Yakusho) guilt. The director ity of the main character per- who starts out simply looking explores themes that interest fectly. Is he a savage killer, a for the best legal strategy to him: parent-child relation- selfl ess hero, or a poor man pursue at the trial, but who is ships, free will, and how when who has been mistreated by gradually drawn into the world someone is dealt the wrong life in search for redemption? of the strange assumed culprit, cards from the start nothing Kore-eda also created a poi- uncovering one lie after an- can be done to change their gnant feminine fi gure, Sakie, other. destiny. the daughter of the murdered The thriller is magical in The movie also contains a man played by delightful Suzu its form and substance. The harsh criticism of the judicial Hirose, who holds some of the International Film Showcase system, where judges, law- keys to the mystery. that is presenting this movie yers and prosecutors in the Those who liked “Like in Orinda featured a fi lm by end watch out for each other’s Father Like Son” may recog- Kore-eda, “Like Father Like reputation with little regard for nize Fukuyama, who played Son” in 2014. Even then, the the concept of justice. the architect in that movie. His fi lming mastery of the director Who is guilty, who has transformation from cynicism was enchanting. He has a way the courage to look at what to soul searching proves very of fi lming sequences where is, whatever the consequenc- convincing. characters barely say a word es? Those are questions that “The Third Murder” will and yet the emotions ooze Kore-eda asks, stating that play at the Orinda Theatre for through the gaze and subtle really courageous human be- one week starting on Aug. 10. body language of the actors ings are few in this world. The For more information, visit that are fi lmed in close-up. self-righteous public defen- internationalshowcase.org or Image provided This technique is an effi cient dant, the impatient judge, the lamorindatheatres.com. Celebrations Tanya A. (Nelson) Ojala Orinda student awarded pre-med anya Ojala passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at age 69 following Tcomplications from liver failure. scholarship She was born on June 16, 1949 in Los Angeles, the beloved daughter of Harry Nelson and the late Diane (Meerschaert) Nelson. She was the eldest of fi ve Submitted by Meg Walker children and had four younger brothers whom she helped raise: Larry, Ronald, ted to becoming doctors. The scholarships John and the late James Nelson. After graduating from St. Bernard Catholic help meet the need for future physicians. School in 1967, she attended the University of California at Los Angeles. It was Marley is this year’s Dr. Brian Paaso there that she met and married in 1970 the late Donald I. Ojala. She obtained a Scholar, a special Pre-Medical Scholarship Bachelor of Arts in Pictorial Art and then worked for a few years before starting awarded every four years in the memory of her family. Dr. Paaso, a gastroenterologist who prac- She was the beloved mother of three children: Erik (Katherine Fitzgerald), ticed his whole career at PAMF. Marley is Thomas (Pooja Lal) and Kristin (Conan Dooley) Ojala. She raised all three and an accomplished student, as well as a school supported her husband’s career, moving the family from California to Germany, and community leader who volunteered at Indiana and Pennsylvania before returning to California in 2001 following Don’s John Muir Hospital and the Casa De Gra- passing. A resident of Moraga for a total of 25 years, she loved horses, horseback cia senior facility while also being a varsity riding and art. She is survived by her father, three of her four brothers, her three cheerleader, president and founder of her lo- Sienna Marley Photo provided children, and her three grandchildren, Luke, Ben and Anika Ojala. cal Filipino American Club, a peer mentor/ In lieu of fl owers, donations in her memory may be made to the Sierra ienna Marley, a recent graduate of Mira- tutor, a drama club member and a Women in Club Foundation (sierraclubfoundation.org) or the Brain & Behavior Research monte High School in Orinda, has earned STEM club member. S Foundation (bbrfoundation.org). a $12,000 scholarship to help her with the Last year, she studied abroad for seven costs of undergraduate studies and medical weeks in Xi’an, China, on a National Securi- school. The scholarship was awarded by the ty Language Initiative for Youth scholarship physicians at Palo Alto Medical Foundation sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. (PAMF) who give out a few scholarships ev- She will be attending University of Cali- ery year to deserving local students commit- fornia, Berkeley. Share Your Celebrations and Remembrances If you would like to share an announcement about a special event or Community Service: We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some achievement, such as a wedding, engagement, scholarship or gradu- of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news and informa- ation of a local resident, or about a special person from Lamorinda tion about their activities. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] who has passed, send a photo along with your text (up to 250 words) with the subject header In Service to the Community. to [email protected], and include “Celebrations and Remembrances” in the subject line. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B5 Local authors underscore acceptance and share uncommon bond By John T. Miller Rosner suggested they combine fascism,” he says. Without men- wants to get across? “The fact that their memoirs and try to publish tioning any current president by Fritz and I could surmount walls of them for a larger audience. name, he added, “I have negative distrust and become friends speaks Published in 2001, the book reactions to a country run by hy- volumes for the resilience of the has been translated into German, perventilating alpha males.” human spirit,” he said. Italian and Dutch, selling more They have held approximately Tubach, for his part, says, than 20,000 copies. A second edi- 200 speaking engagements – both “Empathy is the most important tion came out in 2010. together and separately – including human emotion you can have. It The book is a well-written and an appearance on Bryant Gum- has been a great adventure of the fascinating chronicle of their sepa- bel’s Morning Show, NPR, local mind and heart to tell our stories rate lives: from before the war in radio stations, and promotional together with Bernie.” their respective villages – Rosner tours. In addition to many local Rotary member Robert Shusta, in Hungary and Tubach in Germa- high schools, and numerous civic a retired police captain, heard Ros- ny – to their involvement in World groups, they spoke in about 20 dif- ner speak before and asked him War II, and the circumstances that ferent venues in Germany. to come to the Rotary Club. “He brought them to America. The According to Tubach, audi- received a well-deserved standing Fritz Tubach and Bernie Rosner at Sonoma State University in 2008. book is available on Amazon. ences have many times mistaken ovation from the 45 members in at- Photos provided One of the more notable chap- the two, thinking that he was Jew- tendance,” Shusta said. embers of the Lafayette ties, so they arranged to have din- ters in Rosner’s life concerns his ish and Rosner was the German. (Author’s Note: It was my dis- MRotary were quite moved ner together with their husbands. rescue from the refugee camps in Could there be a better way to de- tinct pleasure to speak with both by a presentation from Holocaust The two men struck up a post-war Europe. Hoping to get a bunk stereotypes? men at length about their lives. survivor Bernie Rosner at a recent friendship that was much stronger piece of candy, Rosner would car- “I rarely turn down requests,” This article represents only a small monthly meeting. Rosner related than the prejudices and injustices ry bags for the GIs. One of them says Rosner, noting that “the end percentage of their remarkable sto- the tale of not only surviving the that ruled the lives of their child- happened to be Charles Merrill, is much closer than the begin- ries. Both men were gracious, ar- Holocaust, but also of writing a hood. They played tennis together Jr., the son of the founder of Mer- ning, and Holocaust survivors are ticulate and humane.) double memoir with his German and socialized often. When they rill Lynch. The two of them estab- a dwindling crowd.” friend, Fritz Tubach. retired, they decided to tell their lished a bond, and Merrill eventu- The main message Rosner The title of the book, “An Un- stories together. ally sent Rosner a plane ticket to common Friendship,” describes Rosner, however, had built a America and invited him to live how a Jewish man who survived wall between his current self and with him. internment in concentration camps the boy who suffered the trauma “Merrill was the most impor- became friends with a former re- of Nazi Germany; he had created tant person to me,” says Rosner. cruit for the Hitler Youth. a distance from it and asked Tu- “Any way you look at it, luck Both Rosner and Tubach found bach to write his memories in third played a huge part in my life.” success in life after immigrating to person. Rosner said, “I considered The enduring friendship of All Levels - America. Rosner became the top that part of my life done with, irrel- Rosner and Tubach is even more All Styles lawyer with Safeway, while Tu- evant, and focused on the present remarkable as they don’t always bach was a professor of German at and the future.” agree politically, yet they have The Music Co-op UC Berkeley; they ended up living A turning point came in Chap- never fought or argued about it. [email protected] - 847-814-0702 near each other in Orinda. ter 3, when Tubach shared what he Rosner is conservative, and 8 years of Their wives met one day in line wrote about the Rosner family’s “doesn’t really like to get into poli- experience. 3451 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette at the Kaiser Hospital pharmacy deportation to Auschwitz. As a tics,” while Tubach is progressive, and realized they were in the same 12-year-old child, the humiliation having taken the side of the stu- class at a high school in Southern of seeing his mother strip searched dents in the Berkeley Free Speech California. They started talking by a Nazi guard was captured so movement while a professor there. and found they had many similari- perfectly in Tubach’s prose that “It was my way of dealing with Of awe and oddness By Sophie Braccini ings start with a feeling, such as being overwhelmed by having to do the impossible every day. She relies on her painting as a visible manifestation of an invisible real- ity. She also offers it to the world as a prayer of hope. Maddigan’s sculptures are most intriguing, surprising and ultimately beautiful. She creates make-believe stuffed trophies out All Airports of placemats, packing leftovers, TAXI BLEU Served 24/7 all types of recycled materials and toys, transforming them by Dispatch: adorning forms that a taxidermist 925-849-2222 would actually use, and building Direct: Tom Gehrig with one of his paintings at Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery in magical and highly decorative Lafayette Photos Sophie Braccini creatures. 925-286-0064 he mysteries and beauties to emerge. What are those dark Moore comes from the world www.mytaxibleu.com Tof life are celebrated at the clouds coming forth? What is the of book illustration and says each [email protected] Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery this surveyor doing there? Is that a of her portraits tell a story, some- summer. As someone who always boat pushing a lighthouse? What times a dark one. It is a door open- surprises and delights, the painter is going to happen to that weather ing on the world of fairy tales. and gallery owner has invited art- balloon? The painting is called Perlmutter, who is both a vi- ists to illustrate different aspects Reconnoitering - Confusion Hill. sionary and a successful busi- of surreal representations. Paint- Gehrig portrays how humans try nessperson, has once again cre- ings by Tom Gehrig, Catherine to explain and measure a world ated an enchanting ground for an Moore, Carol Aust, and sculpture that is full of confusion, trying to afternoon summer stroll. Bay Area by Southern California artist Em- make sense of and control the un- Recommended for all ages, BAD ily Maddigan share the stage at knowable. His art is both food for the exhibition will run at 3620 INC. Drainage, Inc. the Lafayette venue. the soul and for the brain, getting Mt Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette Gehrig’s paintings have an us to think and create our own through Sept. 1. The gallery is engaging and subtle surprising narrative with what he offers. open Wednesday through Satur- Have You Checked Your quality. The Marin County paint- Aust explains her art by cit- day, from noon to 6 p.m. and by er explains that he composes his ing an anonymous quote: “In appointment. For more informa- Crawlspace Lately? paintings like a stage where he times of great complexity, em- tion, visit jenniferperlmuttergal- sets his characters. The fi rst im- brace simplicity.” Her canvases lery.com. pression is of simple awe for the are peaceful to view, even if they • French Drains beauty of the natural world. Na- represent people lost in the sky • Underfloor Drains ture in its most serene expression in their little canoe way above • Underfloor Drains is presented there: a calm sea, a the seas. The light she creates, • Downspout Systems blue sky and soft clouds. Going the delicate colors bring serenity • Downspout Systems deeper into the observation of the where peril and danger could be • Subdrain Systems work, elements of oddness begin felt. The artist says that her paint- • Subdrain Systems • Sump Pumps • RSump etaining Pumps Walls • PavestoneR etaining Driveway Walls & Walkways • Pavestone Driveway & Walkways A General Engineering Contractor Locally A General owned Engineering and OperatedContractor Locally Contractor owned LIC and # 762208Operated Contractor LIC # 762208 925•377•9209 925•377•9209 visit our website
Painting by Carol Aust Sculpture by Emily Maddigan www.bayareadrainage.com Page: B6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 Not to be missedNot to be missed Not to be missed ART gust Ambience” exhibition is a view through Sept. 1. www.jen- theater spanning four history dies, international fi lms, dramas must-see show for residents of niferperlmuttergallery.com plays—the Henry VI trilogy and documentaries. Tickets and Moraga Art Gallery’s new the Diablo Valley. In addition, and Richard III. Presented as the entire schedule available at exhibit “Precision Beauty” fea- there are beautifully crafted, ce- MUSIC an action-packed evening, “The caiff.org. tures interpretations of nature ramic, wood and glass pieces, War of the Roses” will deliver in the form of jewelry by mem- and original designer jewelry. Free summer concerts Tues- a fast-paced, far-ranging, viv- LECTURE & LITERATURE ber artist Kuniko Kay Nitta of www.valleyartgallery.org day evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 idly theatrical depiction of two Walnut Creek and watercolor p.m. in the Orinda Community powerful families—the Lan- KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents paintings by Berkeley’s Karen The Moraga Art Gallery pres- Park, 28 Orinda Way. Food casters and the Yorks—and their Martha Nussbaum: The Mon- Kramer. The Gallery is locat- ents “Walk on the Wild Side,” trucks will be provided for all decades-long fi ght for the Eng- archy of Fear from 7:30 to 9:30 ed at 522 Center Street in the a new exhibit featuring the events by Tastes of the World: lish throne. Political unrest and p.m. on Thursday, Aug 23 at Rheem Shopping Center. For distinctive, strikingly colorful Aug. 14; Floorshakers. power grabs collide with weak St. John’s Presbyterian Church, more information visit www. abstract paintings by member leadership and civil strife as the 2727 College Avenue, Berkeley. moragaartgallery.com or call artist Josie Osolin, whose work Join your neighbors from country fi ghts against the threat Martha Nussbaum will discuss (925) 376-5407. invariably evokes a sense of en- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday of tyranny. The show runs Aug. her new book, The Monarchy ergy and passion. Also featured evenings at the Moraga Com- 23 through Sept. 9. Tickets are of Fear, answer questions and Saint Mary’s College Museum in the show are two guest artists: mons Park for a relaxing free $20 and are available through sign books. Hosted by C.S. of Art (SMCMoA) and the Cal- Jenn Norpchen, specializing in concert in the park. Bring your the California Shakespeare The- Soong. Cost: $12 advance, $15 ifornia Watercolor Association wild, whimsical gourds, reincar- picnic blanket or lawn chairs ater Box Offi ce, 701 Heinz Av- door. For more info see http:// (CWA) present “The Color of nated as birds, frogs, snails and to the grassy hillside in front of enue, Berkeley, (510) 548-9666, www.brownpapertickets.com/ Summer.” Fifty new works are other creatures, and Terry Ow- the band shell. Enjoy the music online at www.calshakes.org, or event/3477398 or call (510) on view refl ecting the member Wing, an Asian-infl uenced glass while your children enjoy the at the Bruns box offi ce on the 967-4495. artists’ charge to capture their artist whose work has evolved park. The volunteers of MPF day of the performance (pend- visions of summer. CWA is one from her background in archi- will cook dinner for you with ing availability). KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS of the largest and most active tecture, photography, and glass the Snack Bar opening at 6 p.m. watermedia organizations in the blowing. The show will run The lineup includes the follow- Iron Filmmaker Contest kick- Twilight at Fernandez Ranch nation with a mission to cre- from Aug. 15 to Oct. 20, with a ing: Aug 9: Mixed Nuts - Hits offs at 10 a.m. on Saturday, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on ate, foster, and sustain artistic free reception from 5 to 7 p.m. from the 40’s to present; Aug. Aug. 18. Filmmakers are given Thursday, Aug. 16 at 1081 growth and interest in waterme- on Aug. 18. For more informa- 16: Houserockers - Rock & soul 24 hours to create a short. At the Christie Road, Martinez. Step dia. This exhibition includes a tion, visit www.moragaartgal- kickoff you will be given three outside and enjoy a night of out- series of events such as plein air lery.com or call (925) 376-5407. THEATER secret ingredients to include in door exploration for the whole painting, live demonstrations, the fi lm. For details and to reg- family. Llama meet-and-greet and lessons for youth. The exhi- The Jennifer Perlmutter Gal- Orinda Starlight Village Play- ister go to https://www.caiff. with Llamas of Circle Home, bition runs through Aug. 26. lery is pleased to present “Sur- ers present Dave Freeman’s org/ironfi lmmaker. The top 25 reptile show-and-touch with real,” featuring the work of Bay fast, furious and frantic farce, shorts will be screened during East Bay Vivarium, visit birds Valley Art Gallery announces Area artist Tom Gehrig. The ex- “Kindly Keep It Covered,” the 21st Annual California Inde- of prey with Lindsay Wildlife, their new summer show, “Au- hibit will also include works by through Aug. 11 at the Orinda pendent Film Festival. The top Sliders food truck, ice cream, gust Ambience.” The Diablo Catherine Moore, Carol Aust, Community Park’s outdoor am- three fi nalists will receive cash arts and crafts, and more! The Valley can be very warm in Au- and sculpture by Southern Cali- phitheater. Showtimes and dates prizes. event is open to the public, free gust, so what better way to cool fornia artist Emily Maddigan. In at www.orsvp.org. Call (925) of charge, and ADA accessible. off then with some very cool art times when truth is stranger than 528-9225 or email info@orsvp. The 21st Annual CAIFF Cali- Free parking available. from our very own Valley Art fi ction, and the daily news feels org for reservations. fornia Independent Film Fes- Gallery. Demonstrating a wide surreal, we look to art for under- tival opens Friday, Aug. 24 at Explore, Connect, Feel: The range of motifs, styles, media standing and perspective. View- California Shakespeare The- the Rheem Theatre in Moraga Magical Luminary Farm with and prices, and representing the ers will be delighted by this en- ater presents the company de- and will run through Aug. 30 at Mindful Littles from 9 a.m. to best of the best from more than gaging exhibit of work, a tribute but of “The War of the Roses” both the Orinda and the Rheem 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 18. Join us 100 East Bay artists, the “Au- to surreal art. The exhibit is on - a monumental evening of theatres showing shorts, come- for an outdoor family adven- ture unlike any other. We will explore the wondrous Lumi- nary Farm- Bay Area’s newest retreat center in Danville. Dur- Lamorinda’s Religious Services ing our event families will go on a short nature walk and get to experience the land with out- door yoga, singing, movement, JOIN US FOR WORSHIP natural playgrounds and much, ALL ARE WELCOME much more. You will leave our event with hearts full of grati- 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s tude and appreciation for our journey, you are welcome here!” Sundays, 9:30 am & 5 pm community and Mother Earth. Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. | Sunday School 10 a.m Cost: Donation. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ explore-connect-feel-the- 10 Moraga Valley Lane www.mvpctoday.org magical-luminary-farm-tick- 925.376.4800 ets-48104356425
Lafayette United Methodist Church OTHER 955 Moraga Road 925.284.4765 thelumc.org Sunday 10am Worship and Faith Formation for all ages St. Perpetua Catholic Community A Life Rebuilt: The Remark- Opportunities to Love God, Love Others, Y able Transformation of a War celebrating our faith enriching our community sharing our gifts and Serve the World Orphan from 4 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 9 in the Orinda Library Audito- Join us rium. Born in 1939 Belgium, Masses Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Sylvia Ruth Guttman became St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. A Loving Community School for TK - 8th grade an orphan at age 3 when her Faith Formation for children and adults parents were sent to their deaths Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM 3454 Hamlin Road | Lafayette | stperpetua.org at Auschwitz. In her debut In-church Youth Zone, 10 AM Nursery Childcare 925.283.0272 Parish | 925.284.1640 School memoir, “A Life Rebuilt: The 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws Remarkable Transformation of a War Orphan,” chronicles her escape to Switzerland with her Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church two sisters, their arrival in New 433 Moraga Way, Orinda, 254-3422 York to the home of her uncle www.holyshepherd.org and his abusive wife, and her SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE struggles to overcome the trau- 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ma of her childhood. For more Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. information about Sylvia visit Childcare available for ages 5 and younger her website at https://sylviaruth- gutmann.com/.
Contra Costa County and City of Walnut Creek present the One-Stop Services Event from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9. at Civic If you are spiritual and not religious, are looking for an alternative Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Wal- ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH to your childhood religion, seek a loving, accepting community, or nut Creek. The 2018 “Summer 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 are yearning for a deeper connection to Spirit, come and Block Party” aims to provide experience Unity of Walnut Creek. Join us for Sunday Services: Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am on-the-spot government servic- Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm 9:30am Contemplative Service es after normal business hours. Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 11 – 2 11:30am Celebratory Service Residents will fi nd a range of services available, from licens- www.christianscienceorinda.org 1871 Geary Rd, Walnut Creek unityofwalnutcreek.org ing pets to registering to vote. For more information, please call the Contra Costa County Sunday Sacrament Service Library at (925) 608-7713. For at 10AM parking availability near the 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, Orinda Scripture Study & Park, visit the City’s parking 254-3770. www.ststephensorinda.org Youth Programs website. Everyone welcome! Sunday 8am, 10am 3776 Via Granada, Moraga ... continued on next page Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B7 CAIFF Opening Night 2018 Joyful Beginnings Preschool By Derek Zemrak Play-based learning (ages 2 - Pre-K) “The Salzburg Story” is a fairy tale ro- mance told by a 70-year-old lady to her Open daily 8:30 - 11:45 young granddaughter. She relates the star- Lunch Bunch Option until 2:45 crossed story of a selfi sh but gifted young (925) 284-1143 Austrian composer who fi nds his world www.joyfulbeginningsschool.org turned upside down by the arrival of a care- Schedule a tour today! free young American woman. She breaks down his defenses and encourages him to follow the dreams from which his father has Our preschool program is designed to held him back. But time is running out, as the challenge each area of a child’s young man’s old habits of pushing love away development; including physical, are in confl ict with his new love’s hopes, and social, emotional, spiritual, and cognitive. Children’s play is a her imminent departure from Austria. primary vehicle for and indicator The Opening Night reception will start at of their growth. Child initiated, 6 p.m. in the Rheem Theatre lobby, followed teacher supported play is an by the movie screening at 7:30 p.m. Director essential component of a and writer Alexander Peter Lercher and sev- developmentally appropriate classroom. eral cast members from Austria, including one of their most sought-after actors, Alfons Haider, will be fl ying across the Atlantic to Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Rd., Lafayette attend the world premiere. Alfons is also the host of Austria’s most successful TV show, Lillias White Photo provided “Dancing Stars.” Plus, in 2006, he was voted CAMPOLINDO HIGH SCHOOL REUNION or the fi rst time its 21-year history, the sexiest Austrian male star by German televi- FCalifornia Independent Film Festival sion. CLASS OF 1983 will kick off the festivities, and set the tone Tickets are now on sale online at www. Saturday, September 15th, 6 pm to 10 pm for the remaining seven days, with the world caiff.org for the 21st California Independent premiere of an international fi lm – the de- Film Festival and also at the Rheem and Moraga Country Club lightful Austrian romantic drama “The Sal- Orinda Theatre box offi ces. zburg Story.” CAIFF opens Aug. 24 at the See you at the festival! For information, contact Eric Flett at EricMFlett @gmail.com. Rheem Theatre. Please also help us locate our missing classmates: htt ps://sites.google.com/site/camporeunion1983/mias Not to be missed Not to be missed 14th Annual Summer Wine with your animals. RSVP to reg- OTHER Festival 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, [email protected]. The Nature Program Aug. 11 at the Soda Center at at St. Mark’s Nursery School Contra Costa County and City Saint Mary’s College offers an This is kitten season, the best An afternoon-only, outdoor education experience for of Walnut Creek present the afternoon of wine tasting, deli- time to visit Community Con- children ages 3 to entering kindergarten! One-Stop Services Event from 5 cious appetizers, a silent auction cern for Cats’ adoption events. Class size is limited to 10 students. to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9. at Civic and lots of fun! (Attendees must See the sweetest kittens ever Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Wal- be at least 21 years of age.) Pro- from 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday Monday – Thursday: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., with Friday option. nut Creek. The 2018 “Summer ceeds from ticket sales and the and Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12, at 451 Moraga Way Block Party” aims to provide silent auction support student Pet Food Express in Lafayette Orinda, CA 94563 License # 070200759 on-the-spot government servic- scholarships. Tickets: $60 are and Pleasant Hill, and Petco in www.stmarksnurseryschool.org es after normal business hours. available stmarys-ca.edu/wine Walnut Creek. For more infor- Residents will fi nd a range of or (925) 631-8744. mation, see www.community- services available, from licens- concernforcats.org. Service Clubs Announcements ing pets to registering to vote. The Contra Costa County For more information, please Library is hosting its annual The 2018 Orinda Classic Car call the Contra Costa County book giveaway from 9 a.m. to Show, featuring a special ex- Breakfast, Friday 7:00 a.m. Library at (925) 608-7713. For 4:30 p.m. through Aug. 11 at the hibit of classic and historically The Lafaye e Park Hotel & Spa, Mt. Diablo Blvd. parking availability near the Pleasant Hill Library, Shipping signifi cant race cars, will be More info: www.lamorindasunrise.com Park, visit the City’s parking and Receiving Area, 75 Santa held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur- or email [email protected] @g website. Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill. All day, Sept. 8. Enter your car now August 10 August 17 books available at the giveaway at www.OrindaCarShow.com. Diablo Ballet’s Annual Gour- have been removed from the li- Jill Buck, Founder of the Go Green Robert Stoops, met Gallop food and wine walk brary collection due to lack of POLITICAL GATHERINGS Ini a ve helping schools teach and Orinda Creek returns to downtown Walnut circulation, poor condition or create a “culture of conserva sm”. Restora on Creek for the eighth consecu- relevance. Books are available Join the Lamorinda Demo- tive year from 6 to 9 p.m. on on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served ba- cratic Club for a fun evening Celebrate Summer! Hot dogs and lazy dog days Thursday, Aug. 9. The event, sis and members of the public of political trivia and frozen sponsored by Diablo Magazine, are advised to bring their own margaritas at 7 p.m. Thursday, invites guests to sip, sample boxes or bags to transport ma- Aug. 9 at the Lafayette Library Lafayette Rotary Club and stroll their way through 18 terials. and Learning Center. Proceeds Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. downtown Walnut Creek loca- from this fun event will benefi t Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. tions as they experience a one- Large Animal Rescue presen- the Lamorinda Democratic Club of-a-kind culinary adventure. tation with Lamorinda CERT American Dream 2109 Scholar- August 9: August 16: Tickets are on sale now to the instructor Jim Breuner at 7 ship. Suggested donation is $20 Club Assembly Hans Florine, public and only $39 if purchased p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 at the per person or $100 for a table of Speed climbing El Capitan on or before July 26. After that Garden Room, Orinda Library. 5 or 6. Contact hotaugtrivia@ (more info at hans lorine.com) date, the price goes up to $45 per Breuner will speak about the gmail.com for more informa- person. Special group pricing is challenges and methods of res- tion. www.rotarylafayette.org www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca-197392963631366 available. Tickets are available cuing animals (both large and online at www.diabloballet.org small) from dangerous situa- or by calling (925) 943-1775. tions. He will also cover prepar- ing for disasters and evacuating
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Taylor White, Rancho Colorados Wahoos Photo Gint Federas he 7th Annual Lafayette has a key element that enables ents and non-parents.” TSwim Conference Cham- him to be such a good swimmer According to Gunderson: pionship was held the weekend – he enjoys it.” “The fans are really spirited. of July 28-29 at Acalanes High Another member of the There are people here who don’t School. Bearing the moniker LMYA team that performed well have kids in the race but just en- “Adventures on the Seven Seas,” was 11-year-old Kate Kostolan- joy the races. We are a nonprofi t the meet had over 1,000 swim- sky who goes to school at St. Per- group and raise the money to put mers ranging in age from 4 to 18. petua. Kostolansky qualifi ed for this on with the advertising in The participating clubs, LMYA the county tournament in the in- and sale of our programs and the (164), Oakwood (99), Pleasant dividual medley, backstroke and sale of our T-shirts. All of this Hill (136), Rancho Colorados freestyle. For Kostolansky, it’s covers the rental of the Acalanes (218), Springbook (251) and Sun a family effort: “I began swim- pool and their racing technology Valley (139) came together to at- ming when I was 5 and I get a and various items like the tables tempt to qualify for the county lot of help from my parents. My and tents.” championships. mom will swim with me and my The races were run with a Coming into the meet, 140 of father is always driving me to military precision. The meet uti- the swimmers had qualifi ed for practice.” lized fl y-over starts (where the the county meet in 260 events. Dolley also sings the praises race is begun prior to the previ- After the meet, 103 more swim- of Kostolansky: “Kate is an awe- ous swimmers getting out of the mers qualifi ed for 120 more some person. She is super happy pool) because as McAlister puts events. and always cheers on her team- it: “We wanted to get out of here Springbrook (5,495) amassed mates. She has a great desire before midnight.” the most points in the meet fol- to keep getting better and cares lowed by Rancho Colorado about every single race. (4,241) with LMYA (3,210.5) The tournament represents fi nishing in third. Over the two- the term “friendly competition.” day affair, there were 13 meet re- Springbrook’s head coach Ray cords broken. Meadows appreciates the spirit Two swimmers with LMYA of the meet: “For the most part, epitomized the quality of the par- the competing swimmers go to ticipants in this annual event: school and play other sports to- Specializing in Swimming Pools Dan Goodson, who swam in gether. You see them wishing the 13-14 group and will be a each other the best of luck prior sophomore next year at Acalanes, to the race and congratulating Lamorinda Solar led the way for LMYA as the high each other after the race.” point scorer in his group with 72 Meadows highlighted two of points, something he won before his swimmers: Sadie Suppiger as a 12-year-old. Goodson has and Hailey Hilsabeck. Racing qualifi ed for the county meet in with the 9- to10-year-old girls, the individual medley, the butter- Suppiger was fi rst in the 50-yard fl y, freestyle, freestyle relay and free style, 200-yard medley relay, the medley relay. Swimmers can 50-yard back stroke, 100-yard only compete in two of the indi- individual medley and the 200- vidual races at the county meet yard free relay, winning the high so Goodson is going to have a point aware in her group. decision to make. In the 11 to 12-year-old Such performances don’t just group, Hilsabeck won the 50- happen, according to Goodson: yard breast stroke, 100-yard in- “I began swimming when I was dividual medley, 50-yard fl y and four and I just kept improving the 200-yard free style relay and my times. It’s the joy of winning. won the high point award for her After a win, I just can’t stop smil- group. ing. I practice two hours a day Says Meadows: “Both girls The Best Service Under over the summer and will soon are talented with a great work be joining the Aqua Bears team.” ethic. They are mature and real the Sun Since 1981! LMYA head coach Corey leaders in the group.” Dolley appreciates the talent and Meet directors Aly McAlister character that Goodson epito- and Laura Gunderson took on Mark Frey, Owner mizes: “As a junior coach on the the task of coordinating 84 races, Local family owned business team, he is a good leader with the 1,000 swimmers and 3,000 over- kids. He has the talent and po- all entries. Says McAlister: “It’s 925-952-9239 tential to do well on the Acalanes like putting on a six-ring circus. www.LamorindaSolar.com swim and water polo teams. He We had 386 volunteers, both par- CA Lic. # 416616 Page: C2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018
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Burnsed opens third season Miramonte sophomore lacrosse with Acalanes football player named to All-American team By John T. Miller By Jon Kingdon idway through the 2018 girls lacrosse even if we’re down. I always try to keep my Mseason at Miramonte, Anna “Boo” head up and am constantly hunting down the DeWitt went down with a serious knee inju- opponents.” ry forcing her to miss the rest of the season. With all of the effort expended by DeWitt Though only playing 12 of the team’s 21 regu- on her lacrosse game, academics is certainly lar season games, DeWitt, a midfi elder, still not overlooked: “Balancing school was hard led the team in goals scored with 31, scoring even before the injury. The key for me is that on 58 percent of her shots on goals. I don’t procrastinate. When I have a lot of Despite her absence, the Miramonte team games upcoming, I try to get the work done went on to win the NCS tournament and ahead of time. With practice from seven to Dewitt was named to the US Lacrosse High nine in the evening, I always made it a point to School All-American team. The award is vot- do my homework prior to practice.” ed on by Northern California coaches and is all Though her season was cut short, DeWitt the more impressive in that DeWitt has only was still able to display her talents earlier in just fi nished her sophomore year and is in fact the year on her club team, Tenacity, where the fi rst ever All-American from Miramonte. she was fi rst exposed to the sport. The team’s Miramonte head coach Jackie Pelletier at- coach, Theresa Sherry who coincidentally was tributes DeWitt’s success to an amalgam of Pelletier’s coach at the University of Califor- athleticism, commitment and a passion for nia, saw early on DeWitt’s potential: “Though Floyd Burnsed and Nick Kresnak Photo John T. Miller the sport. Says Pelletier: “I have never seen new to the sport, Boo was obviously athletic. hen Solano Community College His staff is virtually handpicked and a player as passionate as Boo. She works ex- Her work ethic and the tenacity she displayed Wdropped its football program in consists of some talented personnel. Da- tremely hard and is the fi rst player that I have in her preparation in learning to play is what 2012, and then offered a generous buyout vid Ortega, the defensive coordinator and ever seen that wanted to get up early and run started to set her apart. Part of what we do is and bonus to retiring teachers in 2016, linebacker coach is Cal’s all-time leading sprints.” train the girls to train themselves so it is im- it looked like the end of a distinguished tackler; Mark Vicencio (defensive backs DeWitt suffered a torn anterior cruciate portant that they take ownership of the process career for head football coach Floyd and special teams coordinator) and Kurt ligament that required surgery and a long re- and Boo took it to heart. In fact, I would have Burnsed. Piper (wide receivers) played for him on habilitation but DeWitt has not taken the time to tell her to take a day off and not go to so Instead, Burnsed saw that Acalanes Miramonte’s NCS championship team in to feel sorry for herself: “The injury has made many of the camps. Boo thrives on working was looking for a head football coach 1983; and Bryce and Roman Hawthorne me appreciate the sport more than I did previ- hard and wants to be the best athlete she can with the resignation of Mike Ivankovich (defensive line and running backs) played ously and it made me realize how much I love be.” and decided to apply for the job. for Burnsed at Solano. Rounding out the the sport. It’s been tough but my knee pushes Though still two years away from college, Now in his third year with the Dons, coaching staff is Adam Schneider (offen- me to work harder to get back out there and DeWitt has already attracted the attention of Burnsed is head of a thriving program sive line), a former Clayton Valley and play. Everyday, I do wall ball (throwing the the recruiters: “I have received general interest and is excited to begin the season. “The Diablo Valley College standout. ball with your stick against a wall and catching from some schools but I cannot be offi cially program is healthy and we have a real Burnsed sees many changes in the it) even as I am rehabbing.” contacted until my junior year but I do want to good turnout,” he says. “The administra- game over the years. “It used to be more Says Pelletier: “Even after she was hurt play for a Division I school.” tion is supportive and sees the value of run oriented. Now with the spread of- and on crutches, Boo would sit on a chair and Pelletier and Sherry both appreciate the athletics.” fense, it’s more 1-on-1, rather than 11-on- play wallball.” rare qualities that DeWitt brings to the game Burnsed taught physical education 11. Football is more of a cerebral game. Boo, who got her nickname from her fa- combining a love of the sport, a competitive and coached Miramonte for 20 years, Teams that can execute well can be more ther, began playing lacrosse in the sixth grade: attitude, the athletic skills and an incessant leading them to 10 league championships successful than teams with superior tal- “I had been playing ice hockey but after going drive to constantly improve. and four North Coast Section champion- ent.” He adds that a good quarterback to the Lamorinda fall ball clinics for lacrosse, Oddly enough, Sherry sees DeWitt’s injury ships and an overall record of 154-62-2, must be extremely intelligent and looks I found lacrosse to be very challenging. Once as a way to further impress the colleges: “Col- before taking on the job of rebuilding the forward to developing his current QB, I was able to catch and throw the ball, I fell in lege coaches want to know how an individual Solano program. Nick Kresnick, a junior this year. love with the sport because even though it’s handles pressure situations and how you han- He was named Contra Costa Coun- With concussions being a major con- such a skill sport, it also rewards athleticism, dle adversity. The way that Boo is handling ty Coach of the Year three times, 1983 cern, the method of tackling has changed speed and physicality.” her injury is very telling as to how full a pack- Champion Coach of the Year, the San dramatically. “We use to teach players to It was immediately clear to Pelletier that age she is. The knee injury will give her the Francisco 49ers 1996 Coach of the Year, tackle with their head straight on. Now DeWitt was a special player: “As a freshman, fi nal piece.” and the North Coast Section Coach of the most teams are following the Seattle Se- her talent was clearly evident but she is so Next season at Miramonte, DeWitt will be Year in 2000. At Solano he led the team ahawks technique, with the head behind humble that she was even worried about mak- taking on a new responsibility. Along with to three Bay Valley Conference cham- the ball carrier.” ing the varsity even though it was clear that she three seniors, DeWitt was unanimously named pionships and four bowl games before One problem he sees is the decline was one of our best players even then. Boo is co-captain, the fi rst non-senior to be accorded the program was discontinued. He was of participation in the sport. While the left-handed which is rare in the sport and is a such an honor. Says DeWitt: “I’m excited named California Community College Acalanes program has over 40 students real advantage for her. Defenders are not used about being chosen one of the team’s co-cap- Coach of the Year in 2010. on the freshman team, many schools are to defending left handers. She has worked to tains for next year. I want to be there for the After going 4-7 his fi rst season, the having to collapse their freshman teams hard on her stickwork that she is equally adept underclassmen, answering any questions they Dons rode the arm of Robby Rowell, now and cancel games. Only three of the 13 either right or left handed. If teams prepare for might have and leading the team by example.” at UC Berkeley, to a 9-2 record, losing in schools in the Diablo Athletic League her as a left hander, she can switch to her right It is an honor well deserved according to the North Coast Section quarterfi nals to have Frosh programs, making it diffi cult hand.” Pelletier: “Boo puts the work off the fi eld and Bishop O’Dowd. to fi nd games. Though DeWitt is well aware of her physi- is a natural leader on the fi eld. Boo makes At 71 years old, Burnsed says he’ll What gives Burnsed the most joy is the cal talents, she does not live on her laurels: stick trick videos which has led her to want keep coaching “as long as it’s fun. It helps development of the players. “It’s great to “I’m left-handed so that gives me an advan- to push her teammates and is very welcoming to have the manpower and assistants to see them go on and be successful,” he says. tage but I have also workedRusty hard Nails on Handymanmy right to Service the newcomers by showing them her love help carry out the program.” It also helps “I still get tons of calls from former play- hand so the opponent never knows which way of the sport. ConceptShe is the nicest, Builders most inclusive that he can devote all of his time to the ers. We’re just like teachers like that, but I’m going to go. 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From left: Emme Winters (Moraga Country Club), Lulu Gates (Campolindo Players, front row, from left: Luke VandenBerghe, Mac Darin, Jagger Beeken, Marcell Urban; back row: Logan Estes, CJ Cabana Club), Brandon Stemmler (Meadow Swim Team); not pictured: Indart, Soren Jensen, Tom McGuire, Jack Larsen, Mark Laurlund, Dash McFarland, Daniel Viscia, Ryan Lenahan, Tommy Oliver Nowac (Campolindo Cabana Club), Olivia Durinck (Orinda Park Pool) O’Connor and Coach Kirk Jensen. Photo Kelley L Cox / KLC fotos leepy Hollow Swim and Ten- ticipated by many swimmers and is he CC United Water Polo road led to strong fi nishes at tour- Dash McFarland kept the score tied Snis Club held it’s 32nd Annual considered the championship meet TClub’s 16U Boys team won naments including KAP7 Interna- through the fi rst half of the cham- “B” Invitational on Sunday, July for the “B” swimmers within the the silver medal in the top cham- tional and Futures Super Finals, pionship game against So Cal. 22. This meet celebrates the “B” OMPA. Congratulations to all the pionship division at the National and ultimately, to the top seed at McFarland delivered an especially swimmers from the nine teams participants and High Point Win- Junior Olympics held at Stanford the National Junior Olympics. Go- solid performance during the fi nal within the Orinda Moraga Pool As- ners of 2018! July 21-24. The team was one of ing 5-0 early in the tournament, game with three goals. Fighting to sociation (OMPA). It is eagerly an- only two Northern California teams CC United made it to the semifi - the end, the team never gave up but High Point Winners: in any age group to medal in the di- nals along with So Cal, San Diego fi nished the game a few goals shy 6U Girls: Emme Winters — Moraga Country Club vision. For head coach and club Shores and Pride (from Southern of victory with a 6-9 fi nal score. In 6U Boys: Oliver Nowac — Campolindo Cabana Club founder Kirk Jensen the achieve- California). With a particularly a sign of the character Coach Jen- 8U Girls - Tie: Lulu Gates — Campolindo Cabana Club ment was particularly signifi cant strong showing across the team, sen helped develop in the team, CC 8U Girls - Tie: Olivia Durinck — Orinda Park Pool – for his club, for a special group CC United beat San Diego Shores United celebrated their achieve- 8U Boys: Brandon Stemmler — Meadow Swim Team of friends and teammates who have 8-4 to advance to the championship ment alongside the So Cal players, 10U Girls: Kiera Verprauskus — Moraga Country Club played together for over fi ve years, game. many of whom have become good 10U Boys: August Hance — Sleepy Hollow Legends and for his family (Jensen’s son Continued strong performances friends over the years. 12U Girls: Campbell Lovell — Sleepy Hollow Legends Soren plays on the 16U team). from players like Soren Jensen, 12U Boys: Stephen Klein — Orinda Country Club For CC United’s 16U team, the Jack Larsen, Tom McGuire, and 14U Girls: Katie Duff — Moraga Country Club 14U Boys: Miles Owens — Orinda Park Pool Lafayette Little League - 11's District 18U Girls: Lexi Yokomizo — Moraga Ranch Club 18U Boys: Nick Giorgianni — Sleepy Hollow Legends Champions Submitted by Mary Beth Stadt afayette Little League’s L11-year-old All Star team won back-to-back District 4 Champion- ships after winning the title last year as 10 year olds. They are only the second Lafayette team in the last 20 years who have accomplished this feat. They have gone undefeated in the District 4 Tournament the last two years. District 4 comprises the following leagues: Alameda, Albany, Antioch, Clayton Valley, Concord American, Concord Con- tinental, East County, Lafayette, Martinez, North Oakland, Pinole, Hercules, Pittsburg, Richmond, South Oakland and Walnut Creek. Front row, from left: Kiera Verprauskus (Moraga Country Club), August Top row from left: Manager Matt Pecci, Coach Mike Michlitsch, Coach Hance (Sleepy Hollow Legends), Campbell Lovell (Sleepy Hollow Legends), Brian Miles; players: Nico White, Ben Pecci, James Stadt, Mack Fisher, Aus- Stephen Klein (Orinda Country Club); back row: Katie Duff (Moraga Coun- tin Wampler, Alex Rothey, Austin Bilello, Dominic Patitucci, Jake Yoshinaka, try Club), Miles Owens (Orinda Park Pool), Lexi Yokomizo (Moraga Ranch Wyatt Cooper, Cody Michlitsch and Brendan Miles Club), Nick Giorgianni (Sleepy Hollow Legends) Page: C4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 2018 OMPA Championship final results
Lindsay Lucas -Sleepy Hollow (SH) Photos Gint Federas Grace Tehaney, Meadow swim team Combined Team Scores RECORDS -- GIRLS 1 Orinda Country Club 4,876 NEW RECORD OLD RECORD 2 Meadow Swim Team 3,036. 50 NAME TEAM EVENT TIME(S) NAME TEAM YEAR TIME 3 Sleepy Hollow Legends 2,863. 50 Katrina Drake OCC 15-18 100Y IM 58.38 Brooke Woodward OCC 2011 59.61 4 Moraga Valley Pool Swim Team 2,589 Katie Lyons OCC 15-18 50Y FREE 24.20 24.18 24.15 Analisa Pines MEAD 2016 24.21 5 Orinda Park Pool Swim Team 2,212 Katrina Drake OCC 15-18 100Y FREE 51.40 Katrina Drake OCC 2017 51.67 6 Moraga Country Club 2,080 Emmie Appl SH 15-18 50Y BREAST 30.28 29.95 Grace Tehaney MEAD 2017 30.86 7 Moraga Ranch Swim Club 1,830 Amelia Knutson MCC 7-8 25Y FLY 14.46 Lily Holloway MCC 2017 14.46 8 Miramonte Swim Club 1,222 Katie Lyons OCC 15-18 50Y FLY 25.82 Katie Bilotti SH 2009 25.98 9 Campolindo Cabana Club Marlins 861 C. Wu OCC 15-18 200Y MR 1:48.91 C. Wu OCC 2017 1:50.35 S. Sherwood S. Sherwood GIRLS MEET HIGH POINT -- OUTSTANDING SWIMMER K. Drake K. Drake Name Age Group Team Points Strokes K. Lyons K. Lyons Katrina Drake 15-18 OCC 72 1st FR | 1st BK | 1st IM K. Lyons OCC 15-18 200Y FR 1:37.24 K. Drake OCC 2016 1:37.68 R. Hagglund C. Wu BOYS MEET HIGH POINT -- OUTSTANDING SWIMMER C. Wu R. Hagglund Name Age Group Team Points Strokes K. Drake K. Lyons Donovan Davidson 13-14 SH 72 1st IM | 1st FR | 1st FL RECORDS -- BOYS MOST OUTSTANDING RELAY -- GIRLS NEW RECORD OLD RECORD Names Team Age Group Event Time % Diff From Record NAME TEAM EVENT TIME(S) NAME TEAM YEAR TIME C. Wu OCC 15-18 MR 1:48.91 -1.305 Kai Nashan SH 15-18 50Y FREE 20.67 Dana Foster CCC 2008 20.75 S. Sherwood Miles Gaff ney MIRA 7-8 25Y BREAST 16.80 16.78 Michael Gotelli MIRA 1983 17.63 K. Drake W. Clark MEAD 15-18 200Y FR 1:24.78 T. Fellner OCC 2016 1:26.43 K. Lyons E. O’Brien P. Hallahan MOST OUTSTANDING RELAY -- BOYS J. Painter S. Schmidt Names Team Age Group Event Time % Diff From Record M. Younge r T. Abramson W. Clark MEAD 15-18 FR 1:24.78 -1.909 E. O’Brien J. Painter M. Younger
Justin Cole, Moraga Valley Pool (MVP) Boys 7-8 Breaststroke Start
Lily Holloway, Moraga Country Club (MCC) Sea Serpents 2018 GIRLS HIGH POINT WINNERS 2018 BOYS HIGH POINT WINNERS Place Points Name Strokes Team Place Points Name Strokes Team 6&U 1 48 Grace Kroger 1st FR | 1st BK OCC 6&U 1 48 Jake Bishop 1st FR | 1st FL MEAD 2 43 Evelyn Gaff ney 4th FL | 1st BR MIRA 2 45 Henry Deal 2nd FR | 1st BR PARK 2 43 Teagan Devinger 4th BK | 1st FL MEAD 3 44 Colin Kinney 3rd FR | 1st BK MRSC 7-8s 1 72 Amelia Knutson 1st IM | 1st FR | 1st FL MCC 7-8s 1 69 Joseph Goett 1st FR | 1st IM | 2nd BR MCC 2 61 Emilia Haast 3rd IM | 2nd FR | 3rd FL PARK 2 65 Miles Gaff ney 2nd IM | 1st BR | 3rd FL MIRA 2 61 Hailey Birkby 2nd IM | 4th FR | 2nd FL MCC 3 62 Ryan Erickson 2nd FR | 3rd BR | 2nd FL MVP 2 61 Olivia Britton 6th IM | 3rd FR | 1st BK OCC 9-10s 1 63 Jack Elder 2nd IM | 2nd BR | 2nd BK MVP 9-10s 1 72 Charlotte Shamia 1st BR | 1st IM | 1st FL OCC 2 62 Will Maguy 6th FR | 1st BK | 2nd FL MCC 2 69 Jewel Mendiola 1st FR | 2nd IM | 1st BK MEAD 3 61 Alex Knudsen 1st FR | 10th BK | 1st FL MRSC 3 62 Lily Holloway 3rd IM | 2nd BK | 2nd FL MCC 11-12s 1 66 Ryan Wisk 5th BR | 1st BK | 1st IM OCC 11-12s 1 72 Natalie Aiken 1st IM | 1st FR | 1st FL SH 2 65 Logan Gunn 2nd IM | 1st BR | 3rd BK MVP 2 64 Natalie Stryker 1st BR | 3rd IM | 3rd FL OCC 3 64 Grant Kurtz 3rd IM | 3rd FR | 1st FL MVP 3 62 Elisabeth Butler 3rd BR | 2nd IM | 2nd FL OCC 13-14s 1 72 Donovan Davidson 1st IM | 1st FR | 1st FL SH 13-14s 1 69 Meghan McAninch 2nd BR | 1st FL | 1st IM OCC 2 66 Owen Younger 2nd FR | 1st BK | 2nd FL MEAD 2 63 Grace Clark 1st BK | 2nd FL | 5th IM MEAD 3 61 Cayde Schmedding 1st BR | 5th FL | 4th IM OCC 2 63 Lindsey Lucas 4th IM | 3rd FR | 1st BR SH 15-18s 1 69 William Clark 1st IM | 2nd BK | 1st FL MEAD 15-18s 1 72 Katrina Drake 1st FR | 1st BK | 1st IM OCC 2 66 Christian Meckfessel 2nd IM | 2nd FR | 1st BR SH 2 66 Katie Lyons 1st FR | 1st FL | 5th IM OCC 3 65 Kai Nashan 1st FR | 3rd BK | 2nd FL SH 2 66 Emmie Appl 2nd IM | 1st BR | 2nd FL SH See att results at https://ompaswim.com/meet-results amorinda LOUR HOMES
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Feng Shui Creating a sense of grounding, balance, and wellness through the Earth element By Michele Duffy creates Water. Th ere is also a Five Elements controlling cycle as well: Water controls Fire; Fire controls Metal; Metal controls Wood; Wood controls Earth; and Earth controls Water. An environment with a lot of the Metal element, such as white walls and metal furniture, can be brought into bett er balance by introducing the warmth of the Fire element with lighting, candles or spherical shapes, and an overly Wood décor with lots of green, plants and vertical artwork can be balanced by cutt ing back the wood with some of the Metal element. So how does the Earth element – which governs the whole 2018 Earth Dog year through January 2019 – help us in our homes to be happier, more grounded and at ease? First, Earth has a mothering quality and makes you feel securely balanced and peaceful from within, so you create a bett er balance between nourishing Every one of the Five Elements is well represented in this living room, including the Earth element. Can you locate self and others. Earth is the peacemaker and with a bett er connection to the the Earth element additions? Photo provided idea of establishing healthy boundaries and an ability to say no, Earth can then he Five Elements are the second do the most good in the world. most important and used tool in Earth is represented by colors that range from yellow, orange, brown, pink, Feng Shui, besides the Bagua map. and certain blues (also a secondary Water color). Square shapes also sym- T bolically represent the Earth element as do materials such as crystal, ceramic, In Feng Shui, we use the Five Elements to balance and enrich home spaces so that the brick, clay, rock, stone and shells. feeling of home promotes grace, ease and Second, from a personal health and wellness perspective bringing the support. Our home should function as a Earth element into balance will support many of the health initiatives we are personal retreat, a restorative place we reju- integrating into our personal care regimes. Many people will fi nd in 2018 the venate and refresh and so if the home does necessary energetic support to quit smoking, improve exercise commitments, not feeling that way, the Five Elements can refocus on dietary choices or establish a bett er work-life balance. Balancing the help. Th e Bagua includes all Five Elements Earth element at home is another way to create the desired results. Th e Five Elements and each Bagua area is ruled by one of Th ird, by fostering the Earth element in our home, we can create a respite them. that deepens our connection to the nourishing role home is meant to play in Th e creative or productive Five Elements cycle is as follows: Water creates our lives. ... continued on page D4 Wood; Wood creates Fire; Fire creates Earth; Earth creates Metal; and Metal Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Lamorinda Home Sales recorded City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: LAFAYETT E 18 $850,000 $2,599,000 MORA GA 16 $570,000 $2,425,000 ORINDA 25 $750,000 $2,450,000 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published fi ve to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETT E 1 Cerro Encantado, $1,000,000, 3 Bdrms, 1542 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 6-28-18 1060 Lizann Drive, $1,650,100, 2 Bdrms, 2166 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-25-18; Previous Sale: $1,450,000, 04-05-04 1129 Martino Road, $2,050,000, 4 Bdrms, 3326 SqFt, 1972 YrBlt, 6-27-18 3326 Beechwood Drive, $1,400,000, 3 Bdrms, 1880 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 6-22-18 3357 Beechwood Drive, $987,000, 2 Bdrms, 1189 SqFt, 1947 YrBlt, 6-22-18; Previous Sale: $136,000, 10-21-80 3606 Brook Street, $1,523,000, 3 Bdrms, 2885 SqFt, 1980 YrBlt, 6-22-18; Previous Sale: $850,000, 04-30-10 393 Colorados Court, $1,600,500, 3 Bdrms, 1959 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 6-21-18; Previous Sale: $656,000, 07-29-03 905 Dewing Avenue, $850,000, 2 Bdrms, 1349 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 6-19-18; Lafaye e ~ Small Gated Community Previous Sale: $725,000, 03-02-18 Tucked along a quiet lane, this single level tradional is hard to beat. 1654 Glen Oak Court, $1,120,000, 3 Bdrms, 2096 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-18-18; The turn key property offers high ceilings, open rooms, new hardwood Previous Sale: $57,000, 12-01-72 and carpet flooring, new paint, stone counters, large yard and so much 735 Glenside Drive, $1,335,000, 2 Bdrms, 2003 SqFt, 1942 YrBlt, 6-15-18; more. The popular bike trail is nearby as is easy commute access. Enjoy Previous Sale: $375,000, 01-30-91 three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Offered at $1,595,000 3765 Highland Road, $1,500,000, 4 Bdrms, 1731 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 6-22-18; Previous Sale: $866,000, 07-24-12 3270 Judith Lane, $1,550,000, 3 Bdrms, 2072 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 6-15-18 3212 Los Palos Circle, $2,599,000, 6-15-18; Previous Sale: $1,126,000, 03-24-16 946 Oak View Circle, $1,300,000, 4 Bdrms, 2400 SqFt, 1948 YrBlt, 6-20-18 568 Silverado Drive, $1,750,000, 3 Bdrms, 2294 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 6-22-18 3519 South Silver Springs Road, $1,650,000, 3 Bdrms, 1895 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 6-20-18 3660 West Road, $1,190,000, 2 Bdrms, 1015 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 6-22-18 1039 Windsor Drive, $1,525,000, 4 Bdrms, 2010 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 6-20-18; Previous Sale: $1,015,000, 05-15-14 MORA GA 8 Baltusrol Street, $901,000, 3 Bdrms, 1749 SqFt, 1979 YrBlt, 6-26-18; Previous Sale: $780,000, 10-10-14 Lafaye e ~ Happy Valley… One of the Most Sought A er Addresses 20 Indian Wells Street, $1,560,000, 4 Bdrms, 3424 SqFt, 1989 YrBlt, 6-28-18; in the Bay Area This sprawling single level ranch style home with Previous Sale: $1,495,000, 02-19-16 4 bdrms and 2.5 baths offers nearly an acre of flat land. Ideally located 5 Paseo Linares, $2,425,000, 5 Bdrms, 4188 SqFt, 2015 YrBlt, 7-2-18; within walking distance to Lafayee's lively downtown district and Previous Sale: $2,254,000, 01-04-16 BART, the potenal is endless. Offered at $2,495,000. 1747 Spyglass Lane, $1,215,000, 3 Bdrms, 2828 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 6-27-18; Previous Sale: $350,000, 04-29-86 G K B 158 Willowbrook Lane, $2,200,000, 3 Bdrms, 3003 SqFt, 2016 YrBlt, 6-28-18 925.254.1212 218 Alderbrook Place, $1,550,000, 4 Bdrms, 2741 SqFt, 1967 YrBlt, 6-22-18; Previous Sale: $1,003,500, 06-10-09 TheBeaubelleGroup.com 1982 Ascot Drive #C, $570,000, 3 Bdrms, 1473 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 6-15-18; CABRE# 00678426, 01165322 Previous Sale: $570,000, 05-24-18 61 Ascot Place #37, $840,000, 2 Bdrms, 1455 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-15-18; Previous Sale: $543,000, 08-30-10 1373 Camino Peral #A, $925,000, 6-20-18; Previous Sale: $900,000, 03-15-07 ... continued on page D11 COMING SOON & ACTIVE
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Feng Shui Creating a sense of grounding, balance, and wellness through the Earth element ... continued from page D1 Th ere are three Bagua areas ruled by the Earth element (see Bagua map) including WEALTH & FAME & RELATIONSHIPS PROSPERITY REPUTATION Relationships, Health and Self-Knowledge/ XUN Li Kun Wisdom. Each element, including Earth, Wood Fire Earth has a more predominant Yin or a Yang aspect Southeast South Southwest and to that end, the Relationship area is Yin Purple Red Pink Earth, the Health area is balanced Yin/Yang, Summer and the Self-Knowledge and Wisdom area is FAMILY HEALTH JOY & COMPLETION more Yang Earth. We can choose any one or all three of these Bagua areas to adjust or ac- ZHEN TAI JI DUI tivate in our homes. How to choose? Start Wood Earth Metal with whatever area feels most out of balance. East Center West Are you feeling out of balance in your rela- Green Orange, Yellow White Shells, crystals and rocks all activate the Earth ele- Spring Brown Autumn ment in our spaces, so add some in a ceramic bowl tionships, is your health suff ering or are you and place in the center of your home or fr ame your struggling to achieve consistency with your KNOWLEDGE & CAREER & HELPFUL PEOPLE & favorite photo, like this one placed in this home. spiritual practice? Use these questions to SELFCULTIVATION OPPORTUNITIES TRAVEL guide you to which Bagua area needs your KAN att ention most. GEN Water QIAN Do a personal audit of the Bagua areas ruled by Earth and identify which objects, Earth North Metal furniture and art may represent Earth in your space. If you discover a predominance of Northeast Black & Dark Blue Northeast Blue Winter Grey clutt er in any of the Earth areas, your fi rst job is to clear the stagnant clutt er. What else is each area subliminally communicating to you? Are the far right areas at the entrance Th e Bagua Map: Front Door to your master bedroom and home aligned with loving and nourishing relationships? Is the health center of your home a long hallway or a draining bathroom? Are the near left areas of self-knowledge and wisdom overly controlled by lots of Wood element plants, green décor or wall colors? Take a personal audit fi rst of the Bagua areas governed by Earth that you would like to address and bring them into balance with the Five Ele- ments, either adding more Earth and Fire (Fire creates Earth) or if there is too much Earth, add the Water element. Michele Duff y, BTB M.F.S. is an Orinda resident who, In these uncertain times, grounding ourselves at home can help create the diff er- since 1999, enjoys creating “Space as Medicine” Feng Shui ence between a year of wellness, happiness and quiet personal triumphs versus suc- one space at a time, as well as hiking in nature, cooking, cumbing to the stresses of life that are always at our door. If you believe the Five Ele- and spending time with her family; Canyon Ranch Feng ments is a challenging subject you are certainly not alone, and that is also why using a Shui Master, International professional Feng Shui consultant who consistently applies them can help you to bett er Feng Shui Guild (IFSG) Red balance the Earth element in your home so that you receive the desired results of nour- Ribbon Professional. To schedule a professional 2018 ishing support. When we feel supported and aligned with balance, we can accomplish Feng Shui Consultation, almost anything regardless of what life throws our way. contact Michele at (520) May the 2018 Earth Dog year continue to bless you with the grounding balance 647-4887 or send an email to and deep happiness through the nurturance you create right in your own home. [email protected]. Just Sold
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Current trends in home remodels By Jenn Freedman
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hether you’re looking for inspiration for a much-needed remodel, considering buying a freshly renovated home, or are simply intrigued, W“modern farmhouse” and “updated rancher” are the terms commonly used in today's modern home design. Darrick and Erin Martin wear two hats, both as real estate agents and home renovators. Th eir business, Martin Homes, specializes in buying, selling, and re- modeling homes in Lamorinda and Walnut Creek. “Th ere is a trend in updated rancher homes painted white with black or bronze highlights and high-end fi nishes like build-in refrigerators and commercial ovens Knowledgeable | Professional | Reliable | Local (e.g. Wolf or Viking). White is the color most millennials prefer for its clean, neu- Committed to exceeding your expectations! tral look,” Darrick Martin explains. Finola Fellner of Compass Real Estate agrees. “Th at farmhouse style is super in right now. Th ese young kids buying today love homes that are done with clean lines, kind of on the modern side of design.” Paul & Virginia Ratto Some of the specifi c details within this current design trend include: an open 925 998 9501 fl oor plan, creating a brighter, more inviting space where people want to spend [email protected] more of their time; an oversized kitchen island, establishing a sense of place where rattoandratto.com fami- lies can entertain, eat meals together, complete homework, and work; smooth License # 00900621 | 01361537 walls that eliminate the dated “orange peel” texture of the ‘70s and ‘80s; and hard- wood fl oors throughout the home, creating uniform fl ooring that is easy to main- tain. Homeowners also like simple trim options that fi t with the overall home aes- thetic, like shiplap walls (interlocking wooden boards), shaker style trim and doors (a simple, fl at-panel door with a slightly raised border), and clean, squared corners. ... continued on page D10 COMING SOON! 2910 WINDTREE COURT, LAFAYETTE Don't miss this fabulous and chic approx. 3,860 sf one level home with pool, pool house and California room. It is a home designed for ultimate indoor/outdoor living! The main house boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gorgeous chef's kitchen, spacious family room with custom built-ins, lovely formal living and dining spaces, private master suite with attached sitting area, hardwood floors throughout, possible au-pair set up and much more! The pool house with an additional full bath is ideal for a guest room, media room, private office or art studio. The California room is amazing with built-in pizza oven, gas & wood burning grill, dishwasher, 2 TVs, living & dining rooms and FINOLA FELLNER much more. Enjoy Lafayette's top-rated schools, close proximity 925.890.7807 BRE #01428834 to commute routes, Lafayette-Moraga Trail, BART and Town! Call for details!
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White walls and trim create a timeless look and blank slate. Black hardware is most Another of the Martin team’s Lafayett e renovations involved a complete over- common for the whitest white shades while bronze hardware is prevalent with haul of the kitchen with high-end appliances, shiplap walls, a large kitchen island, slightly off shades of white. shaker cabinets, and white surfaces. Th e updated bathroom illustrates details like One of the Martin team’s recent Lafayett e remodels showcases many of these bronze hardware, shiplap walls, wood fl ooring – and of course white. details: walls were knocked down to create an open fl oor plan between the living With such simple, clean choices, remodel updates like this may even transcend room, dining room, kitchen, and straight through to the family room. Carpets and trendiness and last forever. various tiles were replaced with uniform hardwood fl oors, and walls, ceilings, and fi replace were simplifi ed to white. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Pag e: D11 Lamorinda Home Sales recorded ... continued from page D2 MORA GA ... continued 1439 Camino Peral, $705,000, 2 Bdrms, 1159 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-19-18; Previous Sale: $563,500, 07-25-07 75 Corliss Drive, $1,270,000, 5 Bdrms, 1917 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 6-22-18 59 Corte Del Caballo, $1,354,500, 4 Bdrms, 2632 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 6-20-18; Previous Sale: $255,000, 10-10-85 792 Country Club Drive, $800,000, 2 Bdrms, 1262 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-15-18; Previous Sale: $765,000, 11-07-14 19 Ketelsen Court, $1,440,000, 3 Bdrms, 3833 SqFt, 1981 YrBlt, 6-18-18; Previous Sale: $1,105,000, 09-16-15 42 Miramonte Drive, $832,000, 4 Bdrms, 1762 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 6-15-18; Previous Sale: $365,000, 09-21-12 282 Paseo Bernal, $915,000, 3 Bdrms, 2044 SqFt, 1978 YrBlt, 6-21-18; Previous Sale: $570,000, 08-29-03 ORINDA 684 Fox #RUN, $1,470,000, 3 Bdrms, 3053 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 6-27-18 1 Poco Paseo, $1,165,100, 3 Bdrms, 1554 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 6-25-18; Previous Sale: $837,500, 07-31-09 65 Sleepy Hollow Lane, $1,200,000, 4 Bdrms, 1784 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 6-25-18 489 Tahos Road, $1,830,000, 4 Bdrms, 2440 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 7-2-18 179 Camino Pablo, $895,000, 2 Bdrms, 1112 SqFt, 1939 YrBlt, 6-18-18; Previous Sale: $88,500, 07-25-78 241 Camino Pablo, $1,030,000, 3 Bdrms, 1130 SqFt, 1939 YrBlt, 6-18-18; Previous Sale: $700,000, 02-13-15 126 Canon Drive, $1,650,000, 2 Bdrms, 3266 SqFt, 1924 YrBlt, 6-15-18 5 Charles Hill Place, $1,755,000, 3 Bdrms, 2145 SqFt, 1915 YrBlt, 6-18-18; Previous Sale: $1,280,000, 05-14-12 3 Darnby Court, $1,550,000, 4 Bdrms, 2430 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 6-19-18 Stunning Lafayette Property 131 Donna Maria Way, $1,165,000, 3 Bdrms, 1506 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 6-20-18 23 Donna Maria Way, $1,260,000, 3 Bdrms, 1879 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 6-15-18 99 Donna Maria Way, $1,635,000, 4 Bdrms, 2146 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 6-22-18; Previous Sale: $1,330,000, 10-25-16 92 El Gavilan Road, $1,100,000, 3 Bdrms, 1941 SqFt, 1967 YrBlt, 6-21-18; Previous Sale: $850,000, 07-19-04 75 Estates Drive, $1,655,000, 4 Bdrms, 3068 SqFt, 1976 YrBlt, 6-21-18; Previous Sale: $1,499,000, 02-17-15 136 Gloriett a Boulevard, $965,000, 3 Bdrms, 2015 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 6-15-18 62 Hacienda Circle, $1,590,000, 4 Bdrms, 1841 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 6-21-18; Previous Sale: $1,343,000, 06-17-16 Desirable and 8 Las Vegas Court, $1,350,000, 3 Bdrms, 1416 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 6-22-18; prestigious Happy Valley Previous Sale: $1,150,000, 09-27-05 neighborhood 52 Mira Loma Road, $1,819,500, 4 Bdrms, 2240 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 6-20-18; Previous Sale: $1,460,000, 01-04-18 Open House Sat./ Sun. from 1-4 pm (8/11-8/12) 9 Overhill Court, $1,940,000, 5 Bdrms, 3326 SqFt, 1981 YrBlt, 6-15-18; 1216 Cambridge Dr., Lafayette Previous Sale: $1,250,000, 06-28-07 50 Parklane Drive, $750,000, 3 Bdrms, 1503 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 6-15-18 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom 4 Rich Acres Road, $1,479,500, 4 Bdrms, 3171 SqFt, 1982 YrBlt, 6-20-18 2985 sq ft. | 33,525 lot sq. ft. 10 Tara Road, $1,715,000, 3 Bdrms, 2397 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 6-15-18; Elizabeth Hall Listed at $2,400,000 Previous Sale: $1,014,000, 10-29-10 REALTOR 6 Tara Road, $1,025,000, 4 Bdrms, 2816 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 6-21-18; Previous Sale: $280,000, 12-22-88 925.250.0730 14 Valley Court, $2,450,000, 4 Bdrms, 3950 SqFt, 1983 YrBlt, 6-15-18; [email protected] Previous Sale: $130,000, 01-29-82 lizhallrealty.com 12 West Hill Way, $2,111,000, 4 Bdrms, 3487 SqFt, 2016 YrBlt, 6-21-18; CA Lic # 01945491 Previous Sale: $24,440,000, 12-30-15 Page: D12 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Cynthia Brian’s Gardening Guide for August Towers of flowers By Cynthia Brian “A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to fi nd it.” ~ George Moore Whenever I travel, I gravitate to gardens. No matt er where I am in our wondrous world, experiencing the spectacular fl oral creations of a nation is enchanting. Gardens relax, refresh, and energize me. I return to California excited to create something fresh and new. For a friend who raises chickens, I designed a birthday arrangement that felt sunny and bright using fi recracker plants, hollyhocks, roses, nasturtium, calendula, Italium ber- ries, and sorrel stalks all gathered in a rooster teapot. My Irish fi rst-grade teacher always told me that she kept a leprechaun in her pocket. I was hoping to persuade her to allow her litt le friend to emigrate to California with me, but I guess I’ll just have to make due with installing a fairy door on a tree and planting a few shamrocks. Th is August as you travel, make sure to visit a few gardens and spend time exploring the towers of fl owers at your destination. You’ll fi nd what you need.
Petunias, petunias, petunias - the favorite summer fl ower. Photos Cynthia Brian urope has been experiencing the highest temperatures of recent years causing major forest fi res, crop losses, beach restrictions, and deaths from the simmering Eheat. In all the times I had visited Ireland since my teen years, the sun never shone. Yet recently when I visited the Emerald Isle to att end a wedding, spend time with my fi rst-grade teacher, and embark on an overdue road trip with my childhood Irish pen pal, a heat wave was in full swing with temperatures in the high 90s. Dusk didn’t arrive until at least 11 p.m. when both the moon and the sun shared the sky. Although the countryside was dry and golden, almost resembling a California June landscape, Dublin was ablaze in fl owers. Everywhere we walked towers of fl owers adorned street corners, tubs hung from pubs overfl owed with glorious blooms, while horns honked at me as I foolishly stepped into the street to photograph the beauty. Even the Guinness Storehouse boasted a soaring riser of cascading petunias in vibrant hues of red, pink and fuchsia. On the Aran Island of Inismor, thatched cott ages were enlivened with baskets of purple petunias, blue, lavender and white lobelia, and geraniums. Th e Doolin pier boasted an old boat loaded with fl owers in yellows, oranges and reds, while streets in Galway were lined with roses, agapanthus, verbena, astilbe, ivy, and even more petunias. Besides the exquisite fl owers everywhere, I was enthralled by the doors that led to houses for the fairies and leprechauns that adorned many of the landscapes. Yellow petunias anchor this fl owing basket of pinks, and lavenders. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Pag e: D13
A fi eld of blue agapanthus ontsfr pink oleanders. A small guest house fl anked with ivy and astilbe.
A tower of fl owers. In Galway, a tiny door leads to a house for leprechauns. Page: D14 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Cynthia Brian’s Gardening Guide for August BE ALERT for smoke and wildfi res. Clear debris from around your house, cut dry grasses and limbs, and be sure to pack an emergency go bag. DONATE to California Fire Relief Eff orts through Operation Disaster Relief. More information at htt p://ow.ly/ks8A30lekGe. SPRA Y roses for mildew and mites. Spray shaded crape myrtles for mildew and spray azaleas for thrip if necessary. Ask for organic sprays at your favorite garden center or nursery. SCATT ER Sluggo to kill snails and slugs. JOIN A.S.I.D. (American Society of Interior Designers) and Janus et Cie for a Summer Garden Party in San Francisco in honor of my new book, “Growing with the Goddess Gardener,” where you’ll enjoy a fl ower arranging demonstration, elegant bites, cocktails, presentation and book signing. Info at htt ps://www.cynthiabrian. com/gardening. SOAK outdoor containers at least once weekly by allowing the water to fi ll the pots until water begins to drain from the bott om. PROVIDE plenty of fresh water daily to pets during these hot months and feed them juicy summer fruits to enjoy such as watermelon, cantaloupe, blueberries and tomatoes. PLAN for fall planting of water-thrift y plants including lavender, Plumbago, Black Eyed Susan, globe thistle and honeysuckle vine. You’ll save on water bills for next year with these hardy perennials. CREATE a beautiful arrangement straight from your summer garden with fi recrack- er plants, hollyhocks, roses, nasturtium, calendula, and any grasses or reeds. On a thatched cott age in the Aran Islands hang gorgeous baskets of blooms. DESIGN a tower of fl owers by using a pyramid stand and hanging baskets or pots from it fi lled with your preferred plants. Petunias, lobelias, pelargoniums, spider plants, and any draping plant will look terrifi c. GROW a butt erfl y buff et by planting a mix of fl owers that will provide food and habitat for caterpillars and butt erfl ies through the fall. Keep your garden insecticide and pesticide free to att ract other pollinators. Food species for caterpillars include oak, cherry, willow, dandelion, clover and dill. For the butt erfl y, plant Echinacea, liatris, buddleia, agastache and achillea. Milkweed will provide both larval nutrition and nectar for the adults. PREPARE for fall by ordering spring blooming bulbs including allium, grape hya- cinth, tulip, daff odil, hyacinth and crocus. GET a tetanus vaccine every 10 years. Sometimes called lockjaw, tetanus is a serious disease caused from bacteria found in soil, manure or dust. When humans get a cut or puncture, the bacteria may enter the body causing this serious infection. CUT canes of blackberries back to the ground aft er harvesting. MULCH when needed to maintain moisture and climate control. PICK peaches, tomatoes and zucchini as they ripen. Don’t let fruit or vegetables rot on the ground. At Doolin pier in West Ireland, a boat of orange, yellow, and red greets visitors. TIE up vines that have become unruly or prune to a desired contour. STAY cool by the pool and celebrate August under the stars on beautiful warm evenings. No matt er where we travel, it’s always wonderful to come home. We love California living. Happy Gardening. Happy Growing. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Pag e: D15
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Cynthia Brian sits in an Irish garden with the full moon as the sun sets. Cynthia Brian, Th e Goddess Gardener, raised in the vineyards of family owned since 1933 Napa County, is a New York Times best-selling author, actor, radio personality, speaker, media and writing coach as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are1® 501 c3. Flowers • Trees • Succulents • Pottery & Fountains Tune into Cynthia’s Radio show and order her books at www. Benches • Garden Decor • House Plants • Gifts StarStyleRadio.com. Buy a copy of the new book, Growing with the Goddess Gardener, Jewelry • Landscape Consultation at www.cynthiabrian.com/online-store. Available for hire for projects and lectures. [email protected] www.GoddessGardener.com Page: D16 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, August 8, 2018 LAMORINDA’S LEADING INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE FIRM
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