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Bid Problems for Streetscape Project By Cathy Tyson lthough bids for a project that for and received a federal grant under cent staff report. material suppliers. Awould upgrade sidewalks the Transportation for Livable Com- Unfortunately the lowest submit- According to the California Of- opened on June 22 – the project has munity (TLC) Program for ted bid, by Elite Landscaping, didn’t fice of Business and Economic Op- been bumped back to the fall after $1,290,000, enabling a substantial ex- meet the UDBE goal. The good news portunity, the UDBE program staff analyzed bid proposals. Engi- pansion of the project. is that waiting to bid the job won’t provides a vehicle for increasing the neering Services Manager Tony Coe This allows dollars from city cof- jeopardize federal funds – if a win- participation of disadvantaged busi- Civic News recommended to the City Council to fers to be leveraged, making the project ning bid for the construction project nesses. The program seeks to ensure Public Meetings reject all of the bids received thus far significantly more affordable. While is finalized by November. that small UDBE firms can compete and to start the process all over again garnering federal funds definitely helps “It’s an awkward system – Cal- fairly for federally funded transporta- City Council in the fall anticipating lower job costs the bottom line, there are a number of Trans and the Federal government are tion-related projects – essentially lev- Monday, July 25, 7:00 pm and finding a contractor that meets very specific strings attached. trying to make it fair,” said Associate eling the playing field. The Lafayette Library & Learning Center, federal minority- owned business par- At issue are complicated require- Engineer Matt Luttropp. He added, disadvantaged enterprise must be a Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd ticipation goals. ments calling for participation of “What would you do for a million for-profit small business that is at least Originally $350,000 was ear- “underutilized disadvantaged busi- dollars?” He explained that while it’s fifty-one percent owned by one or Planning Commission marked from the Downtown Street- ness enterprises” (UDBEs). Caltrans possible that a general contractor is more individuals who are both so- Monday, August 1, 7:00 pm light Replacement Reserve to fix up dictates that bids must meet UDBE minority-owned, what usually hap- cially and economically disadvan- Lafayette Library & Learning Center, the south side of Mt. Diablo Boule- goals or “include evidence that a pens is some of the subcontracting taged – those groups include women, Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd vard from the Round-Up Saloon to good faith effort has been made to work is allocated to UDBE busi- African Americans, Native Ameri- Design Review Bank of the West. City staff applied meet such goals,” according to a re- nesses – anything from trucking to cans, and Asian Pacific Americans. Monday, July 25, 7:00 pm Lafayette Library & Learning Center in the Arts & Science Discovery “Fix Our Roads” One Step Closer Center at 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. By Cathy Tyson Check online for agendas, meeting t just four hundred signatures The matter will be heard again at tle negative response it’s difficult to Look for a City Council vote to notes and announcements Ashort, with two weeks until the the July 25 City Council meeting find people who want to walk through place the measure on the ballot at their City of Lafayette: deadline, it looks a proposed $89 flat where organizers hope to present their neighborhoods and collect sig- July 25 meeting at the Lafayette Li- www.ci.lafayette.ca.us tax may make it onto the November 1,600 valid signatures to place a natures,” said Guy Atwood, Co-Chair brary and Learning Center. With no Chamber of Commerce: ballot. City Council members at the measure initiated entirely by citizens of the Fix Our Roads Campaign. organized opposition to date and en- www.lafayettechamber.org July 11 meeting were pleased that de- on the ballot. In addition to the $89 “I’ve watched the streets of dorsements from the Lafayette Tax- spite some unusual weather, campaign per year for a period of ten years, the Lafayette deteriorate since 1966,” payers Association, the Lafayette volunteers who had gone door to door City Council intents to contribute $3 said Anthony Unger, who lives in the Homeowners Council, Chamber of and spent time in front of Diablo Foods million dollars of reserve funds to- Burton Valley neighborhood. He col- Commerce and the Acalanes Valley were able to collect 1,200 signatures in ward the project. lected thirty signatures and reports Homeowners Association – the future support of this road repair tax. “Although there has been very lit- that only one person said no. looks encouraging – at least so far.
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Orinda Property Tax Revenues Down 3% ... continued from page A1 This equates to about $150,000 in revenue is down more than neigh- tions, he explains. “I believe feels that a subsequent decline lost revenue to the City. boring Lafayette, which is down Orinda’s real estate market is could fall in the range of 1% to The City’s current budget was .7%, and Moraga, which is up healthy, probably one of the 2%. based on a projection of flat prop- .5% healthiest in the county,” Kramer On a positive budget note, the erty tax growth, says City Manger “The negative 3% is not to- adds. City will re-acquire a $100,000 Janet Keeter. “Based on earlier tally indicative of what is going Asked about property values police services grant, says Keeter. Civic News communications with the Asses- on with real estate in Orinda,” going forward, Kramer says as- She acknowledges this is offset, Public Meetings sor’s office and tracking trends, says County Assessor Gus sessed values may go down “a lit- in part, by a $45,000 hit on the re- City Council we felt that we were being con- Kramer. The drop reflects the tle bit more within one or two imbursement of vehicle license servative.” At this point she does change in assessed value in new years” based on the market’s his- fees due to changes coming from Tuesday, August 2, 7:00 pm not have a complete explanation construction, with change of tory of a double dip at the bottom the State. The net-net is $94,000 Auditorium, Orinda Library, for why Orinda’s property tax ownership, or temporary reduc- and a double bump at the top. He hole in the City budget. 26 Orinda Way Historical Landmarks Committee As Seen in Orinda... Tuesday, July 26 at 3:00 PM Gallery Room, Orinda Library A magician works her 26 Orinda Way magic in Theater Square just outside the Repub- Planning Commission lic of Cake last week. Tuesday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. Orinda Library, Garden Room ROC is hosting a fun ac- 26 Orinda Way tivity for kids and par- Check online for agendas, meeting ents every Wednesday notes and announcements at 3 p.m. throughout City of Orinda: the summer months. www.cityoforinda.org Photo A. Scheck Chamber of Commerce: www.orindachamber.org The Orinda Association: www.orindaassociation.org
Police Report Police Report will be Eden Presents Revised Senior Housing Plans back next time to Orinda Community By Diana LaScala-Gruenewald ast week, Eden Housing Project development to be built at 2 Irwin create conceptual drawings of the of the new building would dominate Orinda LDeveloper Woody Karp and Way. The plans to provide affordable project. Eden’s original drawings met the Orinda Community Church and two architects met with the Orinda housing in Orinda to low-income sen- with criticism last summer when story other local landmarks. Since that time community to present revised draw- iors have been in motion fifteen years; poles were erected at the site. Orinda Eden has revisited the drawing boards Starlight ings for the affordable senior housing Eden Housing was hired in 2008 to residents felt that the projected height and returned with revised plans. New story poles are already in place. Village Advertising What’s New? Ask Jeff According to Karp, the redesign did not substantially alter the sub- Players STAYING AHEAD OF TROUBLE stance of the original plans. Instead, it “dramatically changed the look and Dear Jeff: will I really know when they’re due? the feel of the building as you can see My car has a timing belt that has never My car is only 5 years old, has only Present: been changed. My car is still running 72,000 miles and still runs fine. it from Orinda Way, from Irwin Way fine and has 80,000 miles, but I'm not Signed, Steve from Moraga and from the Community Park.” The original design included seventy-one, Send Me No sure if my car really needs a new tim- Dear Steve: ing belt or not. I just don't want to Nobody likes to spend money if one-bedroom units for seniors as well Flowers spend the money if I don't have to. they don't have to these days, but your as a community room, a library, an What’s your advice? mechanic is giving you some sound exercise room and laundry rooms. July 15th thru Signed, Mary from Orinda advice. The industry experts recom- Renderings of the building revealed Dear Mary, mend shock and strut replacement at that the three stories would tower over August 6th First, your car may not be ready 50,000 miles. Poor shock/strut per- other local buildings, reaching a max- for the timing belt service yet. Many formance can reduce braking ability as imum height of fifty feet. Addition- Fridays, autos are scheduled for over 100,000 much as 23%. Handling and ride qual- ally, many Orinda residents agreed mile timing belt replacement intervals. ity also can also deteriorate which can that the proposed slanted rooftops 8:30 p.m. However, timing belts are not some- lead to unsafe handling characteristics. were overly flamboyant compared to Jeff Joyce thing you want to gamble with. They By replacing worn shocks or struts, Saturdays, are a vital component to your engines you’ll find your vehicle will drive like most of the city’s architecture. With these tough economic times, mo- survival. If the timing belt were to fail, it was when new. The primary goal of the re- 8:30 p.m. torists are choosing to postpone serv- many cars will require a much more Vehicles are built today better than design was to reduce the over- ices that need done on their vehicles. significant repair if/when valve train ever and are capable of lasting for a whelming visual dominance of the Although cars of today offer longer Sunday damage occurs. Always follow the quarter of a million miles. But like a proposed senior housing facility. service intervals already, pushing the manufacture’s recommendations re- human body, we must take care of it, To accomplish this, lead architect July 24th, limits beyond what is recommended garding timing belt service and if not take advantage of it or it may let may actually prove to be more costly. John Thatch and his colleague Sean you’re not sure, contact a trustworthy you down. If you have any questions Reynolds decided to push the 4 p.m. Be sure to follow manufacture’s serv- service provider for proper advice. or worries, don’t hesitate to call or ice intervals, check fluids regularly Then you'll be able to make a sound email me. I’m here to help. building forty feet back from the and remember to check your tire pres- curb. In addition, they were able to (this is a decision and to continue driving with- Jeff Joyce, Manager sures monthly; at the first sign of trou- out any uncertainty. Express Oil Change & Tire Center decrease the height of the building ble, contact your trusted local service change in @Orinda Motors to about forty feet (the projected facility before the concern becomes a Dear Jeff: 925-254-8989 maximum height is forty-one feet) date) serious breakdown. My mechanic tells me I need new shocks and struts for my car, but how [email protected] by including a roof that steps up as Thursday it gets farther from the curb. The Why Choose Express Oil Change & Tire Center? building now incorporates only ✓ Quick lube convenience with professional, competent ✓ Inventory to meet your vehicles specific needs. August 4th, technicians that are properly trained to service Correct conventional and synthetic oil grades sixty-six living units, but blends today’s complex automobiles. available to keep your automobile running well. unobtrusively with the tree line 8 p.m. ✓ Thorough inspections focusing on factory service ✓ Hybrid vehicle service specialists. from all angles. Finally, the slanted schedules to maintain warranty compliance. ✓ Nitrogen tire inflation service available. rooftops were redesigned to be ✓ Convenient Monday through Saturday service. ✓ Orinda Motors experience and integrity. more subtle. 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I reported. take to secure their homes: believe in information sharing: an Portable items are the favored • Install deep dead bolt locks on aware community is a safe commu- items, including electronics, jewelry all exterior doors nity and with that in mind, we have and coins. Although firearms are not • Make sure the street address tried to get the citizens of Orinda on involved, Jennings warned that these is visible from the street the same page as the police depart- are dangerous felons and residents • Remove shrubbery from the front ment,” Chief Jennings wrote in an should not pursue them. of the home email. “A citizen followed a suspicious • Insure that everyone with access In a previous message from De- vehicle to the Caldecott Tunnel and to your home knows how to tective Sergeant Neal Rafanan, sent to did not call the police department operate the alarm system local agencies and the media on July until it was too late for us to talk to the properly. (There were 177 false 11th, residents were advised to report occupants,” Jennings said. “We did alarms in the month of June.) suspicious people and vehicles by get some valuable information but it Ultimately, the greatest security calling the Sheriff’s dispatch. would have been nice to have a con- may arise from knowing your neigh- The unusually high number of versation and identify these people.” bors. Exchange phone numbers, or- daytime break-ins–44 between Janu- The Orinda police department re- ganize a block-watch team, consider EXPLORE ary and July 11th– have occurred be- quested additional officers at no addi- arranging for a house-sitter during tween 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. tional cost based on their contract longer absences, and use caution DISCOVER Frequently, the burglars have selected with the Contra Costa County Office when encountering a stranger at your unoccupied homes in more remote lo- of the Sheriff. They also altered the door. HAVE FUN! cations where the front doors are not deployment of personnel to place “With these types of crimes of op- This summer, bring your young naturalist to meet visible from the street. The criminals more officers in the neighborhoods. portunities we need everyone to re- live animals and explore our natural world. watch residents leave their homes, or Although the crisis is not over, by main vigilant and call, if something You’ll discover fun and enriching classes, workshops, simply knock on the door of a tar- working cooperatively with other doesn’t look or feel right,” Jennings camps and family programs all summer long. geted residence. If someone answers, local jurisdictions, the police have concluded. Go to www.wildlife-museum.org to learn more. the burglars pretend to be delivering several leads and have submitted five Call the 24 hour dispatch at 925- a package to a neighbor or feign a sets of burglars consisting of 21 peo- 284-5010 or 925-646-2441. Also, false call for a utility inspection. ple for prosecution. program either one of these numbers 1931 FIRST AVENUE “They prefer homes without bur- Jennings advised residents to into your cell phone and use 911 on WALNUT CREEK 925-935-1978 glary systems, but are attracted to have the police department conduct a your landline.
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Gathering on the driveway of the family home. nity College in Sonora with a certifi- nis with the help of an interpreter is have their backs here at home,” did cate in Fire Sciences. After stints at not easy. double duty – meeting Polse and driv- Camp Pendleton for corpsman train- Lafayette’s mayor was out of ing him home from the airport about a ing, and the China Lake Weapons town, but former mayor and current week before the surprise event. Center, he was able to attach to the city council member Brandt Anders- All told it was an amazing out- Marines Third Division in Kanahoe son had a special proclamation for pouring of love, support and sincere Bay, Hawaii. Deployed in November Polse from the City honoring his serv- thanks from a host of groups, includ- 2010 to Kandahar Province in ice. He described Polse as modest, ing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Afghanistan, his unit was assigned compassionate, accomplished and Combat Veterans, American Legion One of the many Warriors Watch Riders who came to show his support. embedded troop training at a forward brave. Polse was recognized and and the Blue Star Moms. All had a Patriotism was in the air as one of the Polse, a graduate of Acalanes operating base with eight Marines and thanked by a representative from the gift as a token of their appreciation, many Blue Star Moms in attendance High School, was humbled and over- 30 Afghan Nationals. Rendering County Board of Supervisors; even symbolic coins and a flag from the sang the Star Spangled Banner to get whelmed. He joined the Navy after emergency medical treatment in a BART Board Member Gail Murray’s Blue Star Moms. the party started. graduating from Columbia Commu- combat zone and training the Afgha- office had an envelope full of compli- “Thanks you for coming out. I mentary BART tickets to use while really appreciate it,” said Polse, “It’s he’s home. The presenter joked that, just really good to be home.” Parents “If he can handle Afghanistan, surely Frannie and Maury Polse certainly he can handle local mass transit.” shared that sentiment, adding that In a poignant moment, a gentle- they “are so proud of him, and so man from the Viet Nam Veterans of Di- happy he’s home.” They, along with ablo Valley said, “We wanted to make David’s grandmothers, brothers Jake sure that you get the welcome home and Aaron, neighbors, high school that we never did.” The leather clad pals and a contingent of veterans Warriors’ Watch Riders, whose motto filled the street and front yard to cel- is “They have our backs over there, we ebrate his return, safe and sound. Would you like to Hear Better? Orinda resident Al Koorji of Lamorinda Hearing Center has been quietly helping Lamorinda hear better for the last 10 years. Al is inviting you for a complementary: • Consultation • Hearing evaluation • 30 day trial on a hearing aid - no obligation • Hearing ad cleaning & repair Prepare to hear better. Call Today!
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or the last forty-five years, six Jewel Roemer of Sun Valley was just Relay categories, always the exciting work hard they did, spending lesson case what they’ve been working so Fteams--Springbrook, LMYA, .22 behind her with Jackie Geanna- finish to each day. No race was more time working on starts and turns hard on this summer. Sun Valley, Rancho Colorados, Las copulos (LMYA) just another .17 dramatic than in the girls’ 7-8 age which can make or break a success- Springbrook head coach Joe Trampas, and Oakwood take to back for third place. group where Sun Valley’s strong four- ful relay record quest. (see sidebar Natina said, “This meet is a great Acalanes’ Heaston Aquatic Center An even tighter 50 free competi- some of 8-year-olds – Jessica Davis for other records broken) mid-season meet for the kids to let in mid July for heated competition. tion was waged in the 11-12 boys (backstroke), Sophie Lurie (breast- The Lafayette City Meet often loose, get excited, and swim fast… The Lafayette City Meet, a two age group. Brad Robinson (Rancho) stroke), Anika Thompson (butterfly), has a predictable winner in Spring- we are not feeling the pressure (to day event, marks the mid-point of emerged victorious with a time of and Chloe Goddard (freestyle) – brook Swim Team (winner of the win). Just having fun, swimming the season. 27.03, but right on his heels was raced their hearts out knowing that the past two years), but it is also a time fast, and looking forward to more.” At the end of the first day– Nate Welcomer (Springbrook) com- 26-year old record was within their for all Lafayette swimmers to show- ... continued on page B4 Springbrook had the lead, followed ing in just .04 seconds behind. Only reach. They posted a winning time of by LMYA, Rancho, Sun Valley, Las .03 seconds separated Sean 1:12.68 and realized that, by a mere rTrampas, and Oakwood. McKenna (Sun Valley) and Matt .01 of a second, the record was now There were many sensational Vollman (LMYA), finishing third in their possession. swims by Saturday’s participants. and fourth place respectively. With “Before we thought we weren’t Calling All Ants The 50 yard freestyle delivered a fifth place time of 27.73, just .4 going to make it” said Thompson, feverish races with razor thin mar- seconds behind the winner was through a huge smile. Grasshoppers Need Not Reply gins. In the girls’ 9-10 age group Casey Conrad (LMYA). Head coach Warren Wallace said LMYA’s Sophia Cavalli touched first Four new records were also set. of the girls, “They knew if they posting a winning time of 30.2. All of the broken records came in the worked hard they could do it.” And A Heartwarming Moment at City Meet
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Photo Don Heidary rinda Aquatics’ motto is “Character First” than just stroke development and technique; the Back row, from left: Coach Robert “Flip” Filipas, Chris Greenfield, Nick Valcke, Jack Kovalik, Holt Oand for the first time, coaches Don and coaches spent time discussing character, lead- Goodwin, Connor Jackson, Spencer Hardwick, Tommy Larsen, Coach Rob Ellis; front row: Eric Ron Heidary emphasized this to their student ership, personal responsibility and persever- Nyman, Will McConnell, Clayton Stehr, Ryan Anderson, Jarrett Perches, Josh Lee (not pictured) athletes at Character Camp. ance. Photo provided Swimmers age 10-and-older spent two The proceeds of the camp are being donated he Orinda Bandits took the season-end- an injury to the kidney and was taken to the hours a day practicing but also working on more to OA’s Swaziland, Africa Swimming Program. Ting 680 Pony Playoff Tournament in emergency room. Distracted by their team- Twin Creeks with a 16-8 championship victory mate’s injury, the Bandits gave up three more over the Pleasant Hill Hawks. runs in the third inning. However, Orinda refo- Softball Takes Second at State The Bandits beat the Danville Rawlings 8- cused to score 11 runs in the next two innings Submitted by Alan Goepe 1 in the semi-finals to take on the Pleasant Hill to take a commanding lead and eventually the Hawks. game. Both teams scored three runs in the first in- The Bandits finished their season with a ning. In the second inning, Josh Lee suffered 24-6 record. Moraga 11U All-Stars Submitted by Ron Kroichick
Back row, from left: Katie Chase (San Ramon Valley), Courtney Strand (Monte Vista), Cori Griffin (San Ramon Valley), Sarah Reynolds (Campolindo), Brenna Williams (Campolindo), Olivia Haney (Carondelet), Shelley Suhling (Campolindo), Natalie Goepel (Acalanes); Front row: Katie Palma (Acalanes), Becca Crisp (Campolindo). Photo provided he Lafayette Lightning 16U club girls played eight games in three days to Tsoftball team took second place at make it to the finals. They lost to the San the United States Specialty Sports Asso- Jose Aces. Katie Chase and Olivia Haney ciation State Championships in Hayward earned All-Tournament MVP honors in over the Fourth of July weekend. The the losing effort. Lafayette Little League All-Stars
Front row, from left: Jacob Pappa, Travis Hartman, Trevin Kroichick, Jake Walgenbach, Jay Thomas, Carter Whiting, Shun Ishida; middle row: Park Windatt, Connor Peterson, Harry Shine Curtiss, Jason West, Vince Mossotti; back row: asst. coach Ron Kroichick, asst. coach Brian Submitted by Todd Bequette Walgenbach, head coach Christ Whiting Photo Taizo Ishida Lafayette’s potent offense by accounting for 13 oraga’s 11U Bronco League All- The Stars trailed 6-1 in their next game, of the team’s 23 runs batted in. Burns smashed MStar team staged a spirited come- against Ceres. Moraga then sprung to life two home runs while Rowell and Kyle Mizell back on its way to finishing fourth in the in the bottom of the fifth, scoring three each hit one of their own. Burns delivered the Pony-sanctioned tournament July 5-10 at runs to slice the deficit to 6-4. The Stars decisive blow in the title game, connecting on a Wagner Ranch in Orinda. eventually scored four times, capped by towering three-run bomb. The Stars opened the tournament with Harry Curtiss’ RBI single and Parker Win- The 11-year olds advance to Woodland this a 5-2 loss to Bel Passi, the tourney’s even- datt’s sacrifice fly, to take an 8-6 lead. week in pursuit of Lafayette’s first sectional tual runner-up. Moraga seized a 2-0 lead Carter Whiting pitched the final inning championship. in the first inning. Vince Mossotti pitched to preserve Moraga’s thrilling 8-7 victory. The Lafayette 12-year olds All-Stars had four-plus strong innings and left with the The win sent the Stars into another elimi- one of the best showings in recent years, placing game tied 2-2 – but Bel Passi scored once nation game, which they dropped to Bel fourth in the 13-team District 4 Tournament. The in the fifth and twice in the sixth to win. Passi. locals got off to a fast start, thumping Concord American League, 10-0, on the strength of Orinda “Beast” Reaches Regional Devan Regan’s shutout pitching and a home run by Ryan Levy. Levy pitched the stars to their next win against Continental (Walnut Creek). Tournament After two tough losses, the squad rebounded District 4 Champion 11-year Old All-Stars Submitted by Dennis Wong Photo provided with another blowout victory over Concord American. Levy pitch five shutout innings and afayette Little Leaguers are in the midst of Paul Griessal ripped a bases-clearing triple. Lone of the most successful postseasons in The Lafayette 9-year olds All Stars won league history. nine-of-11 on its way to competing for champi- The 11-year olds All-Stars captured the onships in two tournaments. At the Tassajara league’s second ever District 4 title, playing er- Valley Tournament in Danville, the Lafayette rorless ball in its four tournament games and boys rattled off three straight victories before outscoring opponents 28-3. In the title game, falling in the semi-finals, 4-3 to Foothill Pleasan- played at Lafayette’s Buckeye Field, the local ton. In the Granada Tournament in Livermore, stars shutout Antioch, 6-0. the all-stars again raced to the championship Ty Whelehan pitched three complete games game, only to come up one run short against in the tournament, including two shutouts. Matty Canyon Creek, who rallied with four runs in Vicencio and Kyle Mizell combined to take their final at bat. down the defending champion, Continental of The nine-year old were led by flame throwers Concord, by allowing just one hit and one run in Nick Kresnak, Vince Bianchina, Ryan Reilly and an 11-1 quarter-final win. Murphy Baker. In the Tassajara tournament, Matt Burns and Robby Rowell led Kresnak muscled up for grand slams in one game.
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Boys’ Volleyball Team Ranked Third in Healthy Holiday Fun in Nation Moraga Submitted by Rich Jones Results submitted by Mark Orders
Mary Orders, women's two mile winner, celebrates with Bradley Miller, men's two mile winner and three-time defending champion. Photo Mark Orders n the Fourth of July, athletes from around the area celebrated the holiday Owith a run at the Moraga Fourth of July Fun Run. Almost 300 partici- pants took on the two mile challenge and nearly 150 athletes ran in the five mile race. The kiddie run had about 40 runners. Five Mile Run Results: Women— 1. Carrie Verdon, Moraga, 32:17.97 Back row, from left: Christine Worsley (Team Rep.), Mitchell Brooks, Sean Vaisima, Roger Worsley (Head Coach), 2. Alison Zamanian, Orinda, 32:20.24 Jordan Ewert, Michael Standring, Aida Lodge (Chaperone); Front row: Jonathan Santos, Julian Egoian, Blake 3. Priscilla Bayley, Lafayette, 34:37.79 Killingsworth, Gage Worsley, Joe Worsley, Pete Jones, Derek Lodge Photo provided Men— acific Rim Volleyball Academy Boys’ 14s earned teams in the US and Puerto Rico by beating West Allis 1. Harlan Lopez, Walnut Creek, 27:11.66 Pthe bronze medal as the third place team at the 2011 Lightening (Milwaukee) in three games to secure the 2. Torrey Olson, Moraga, 27:20.08 USA Volleyball Junior National Championships held in bronze trophy. They entered the tournament as the #5 3. Tyler Hanson, Orinda, 28:32.29 Minneapolis the first week of July. Pac Rim ended their ranked team in the US and the top ranked Boys’ 14s team run at Nationals with a record of 10-1 against the top 32 in Northern California. Two Mile Run Results: Women— Lamorinda United U13 Takes First 1. Mary Orders, Moraga, 13:14.40 Submitted by Chris Easter 2. Haley Shipway, Lafayette 14:18.14 3. Bz Churchman, Oakland, 14:28.74 Men— 1. Bradley Miller, Moraga, 11:33.22 2. Jackson Phelps, 11:56.57 3. Andy Van Heuit, Moraga, 11:59.02
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2011 swimmers ready to race @ Bottoms Up Photos Les Hata 2011 Bottoms Up high point winners he 36th Annual Bottoms Up points, followed by Orinda Coun- Team events featured age Tswim meet, hosted by Mor- try Club, and third place went to group mixed medley relays; age aga Valley Pool, featured tight Moraga Ranch Swim Team. 5 year old girls-Maren McDonald (Sleepy Hollow) group mixed freestyle relays, as races, photo finishes, and a lot of Several records were broken well as coaches and parents relays. 5 year old boys-William Vranesh (Moraga Ranch) smiles. This event was held Sun- and numerous coaches and swim- “The parents relay is always a day, July 10 at the Soda Center at mers exalted as they checked the 7 year old girls-Abbie Lee (Campo Cabana Club) blast,” said Moraga Valley Pool Campolindo High School, and scoreboard to discover they qual- 7 year old boys-Will McGaughey (Moraga Ranch) parent Jay Rossiter. “Considering we just sit on the sidelines and featured all the teams in the ified for the year end County 9 year old girls-Nina Munson (Sleepy Hollow) & Orinda/Moraga Pool Association Championships in August. watch our kids do it all year long.” (OMPA). “The ties for high point win- Lauren McAninch (Orinda Country Club) The competition was fierce, Unlike all swim meets where ners and the records that were 9 year old boys-Mark McCurdy ( Campo Cabana Club) and every team will do battle age group swimmers are placed broken made the meet very in- 11 year old girls-Nicole LaCour (Meadow) & again, at the same location, at the OMPA Championships on August together every other year, Bot- tense,” said MVP Co-Head Katherine Cane (Meadow) toms Up features only the bottom Coach Trevor Rose. “This just il- 5-7. of each age group swimming lustrates the competitive level of 11 year old boys-Michael Dakis (Orinda Country Club) against the same. our league, even though this meet 13 year old girls-Madison Tagg (Orinda Park Pool) Submit Sports There were more than 750 was exclusive to the bottom of 13 year old boys-Nicky Erickson (Moraga Ranch) swimmers participating this year. each age group.” Stories to Only 100 points separated Lamorinda swimmers com- 15 year old girls-Allison Stevens (Moraga Country Club) first to third place this year. peted for top individual honors 15 year old boys- Andrew Furtado (Orinda Park Pool) sportsdesk @ Sleepy Hollow Swim Team came and their efforts earned them high lamorindaweekly.com in first with a total of 731 team point winners: The Spirit of Competition Alive at 45th Annual Lafayette City Meet ... continued from page B1 Combined Team Scores 1. Springbrook Swim Team 1204 2. Lafayette Moraga Youth Assoc. 985 3. Rancho Colorados Swim Team 831 4. Sun Valley Rays Swim Team 667 5. Las Trampas 485 6. Oakwood Athletic Club 44 Record Breakers Sun Valley Rays Swim Team - 'A' Allie Lurie, 6 & under Girls, Sun Valley Evan Wells, 6 & under boys, Springbrook Caitlin Smith, 7/8 girls, LMYA #27 Girls 7-8 100 Medley Relay LCM Record: 1:12.68Y Jessica Davis 8, Sophie Lurie 8, Anika Thompson 8, Chloe Goddard 8 Lafayette Moraga Youth Assoc. - 'A' #30 Boys 9-10 200 Medley Relay LCM Record: 2:19.67Y Jack Larsen 9, Reider Martinsen 10, Beck Jurasius 10, Christopher Rogers 10 Springbrook Swim Team - 'A' Jack Wood, 7/8 boys, Springbrook Jack Geannacopulos, 9/10 girls, LMYA Beck Jurasius, 9/10 boys, LMYA #35 Girls 15-18 200 Medley Relay LCM Record: 1:51.92Y Nora Vance 16, Barbara Lanier 17, Kathryn Hill 16, MollyE Quinn 16 Lafayette Moraga Youth Assoc. - 'A' #76 Boys 9-10 200 Freestyle Relay LCM Record: 2:01.44Y Christopher Rogers 10, Reider Martinsen 10, Jack Larsen 9, Beck Jurasius 10 Madison Stewart, 11/12 girls, Springbrook Brad Robinson, 11/12 boys, Rancho Colorados Helene Hollidge, 13/14 girls, LMYA Individual High point winners 6 & U girls Allie Lurie Sun Valley Rays Swim Team 30 6 & U boys Evan Wells Springbrook Swim Team 33 7-8 girls Caitlin Smith LMYA 27 7-8 boys Jack Wood Springbrook Swim Team 29 9-10 girls Jackie Geannacopulos LMYA 30 9-10 boys Beck Jurasius LMYA 33 11-12 girls Madison Stewart Springbrook Swim Team 31 11-12 boys Brad Robison RC 31 13-14 girls Helene Hollidge LMYA 33 Ryan Connolly, Springbrook, 15-18 boys 13-14 boys Brady Aiello Springbrook Swim Team 31 Brendan Supple RC 31 15-18 girls Nora Vance Springbrook Swim Team 31 Photos Kelly Wood Megan Schussman LMYA 31 Brady Aiello (Springbrook) & Brendan Nora Vance (Sprignbrook) & Megan 15-18 boys Ryan Connolly Springbrook Swim Team 33 Supple (Rancho Colorados), 13/14 boys Schussman (LMYA), 15-18 girls
Outstanding Boys Relay (Dual Record Breakers), LMYA 9/10 Boys, Christopher Rogers, Beck Jurasius, 1st Place Team Overall Springbrook Reider Martinsen & Jack Larsen Wednesday, July 20, 2011 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B5
School is out - yeah! Have fun, kids! Lamorinda Weekly team Value by Design: Students Earn Honors in Understanding the Eco-Art Competition Submitted by Sheilah Fish Artistic Student ocal students took top honors in the Annual Vi- Lsuals and Voices Eco-art, Writings, Photos and By Elizabeth LaScala, PhD Poetry contest sponsored by the EarthTeam Network hat educational direction to V. Community Colleges: The for Teachers and Teens, an Alameda and Contra Costa Wtake is ultimately a personal transfer path from a community County program that supports eco-friendly projects. decision based on an individual’s in- college to any of the above alter- There were 310 submissions. terests, strengths and needs. A Bach- natives is a viable one. This is Winners: elor in Fine Arts (BFA) may be well most successful when the student worth the time and investment if it identifies the school(s) she plans to Lauren Kozicki, Joaquin Moraga adds a firm foundation of skills to transfer into and requirements for First Place “Flower of the Earth” talent you already possess and have admission. Marla Wong, Joaquin Moraga the motivation and determination to Other Important Factors to Honorable Mention “Flower” demonstrate. Your knock- out port- Consider Adam O’Camb, Miramonte High folio combined with a degree from a • Location (opportunities to per- Second Place “Fox at Rocky Mt. National Park” good university is probably the best form or exhibit your work as well Alex Duryea, Campolindo High insurance for landing a job in the as view others doing the same) Honorable Mention “Dragonfly” marketplace. • Availability of internships (to Rebecca Vaughan, Joaquin Moraga A big obstacle for a student who practice art, build a network, create First Place “King of Frogs” wishes to study the arts is the widely a portfolio, perform) Riley Felt, Joaquin Moraga held belief that a degree in the visual • Access to professional venues Grand Prize “What is Our Future?” and performing arts (VPA) is not (museums, galleries, theatres, con- Lilly Quintlaw, Campolindo High helpful in terms of ‘real’ employ- certs) Flower of the Earth Second Place “This Place” ment. In fact, just the opposite is • Program’s reach (Does the pro- By Lauren Kozicki, Grade 6, Joaquin Moraga, Moraga, true. One need only witness the gram attract regional, national and reusing can create something beautiful, making the world a Tommy Yee, Joaquin Moraga emergence of the iPod, “green” fash- international talent?) better place is just a couple steps away, we can use magazines, Second Place “Second Place” newspapers, cans, and bottles to make new creations everyday. ion, sustainability design, iPhones, • Student to teacher ratio and Wii Systems to see that propo- • Facilities (Is there adequate stu- nents of the “Creative Economy” dio space?) Troop 246 Eagle Scouts have made some accurate predic- • Program reputation (Are instruc- tions over the past decade. The look tors known in their field? Is school Submitted by Annette Knox and feel of a product is often as im- respected in industry? What pro- be a junior. portant to consumers as what it does; grams do music and arts scholar- Each scout earned a minimum also critical is the product’s social ship and competition winners of 21 merit badges and completed and cultural adaptability. Teamwork attend?) a major community service proj- in the workplace between individu- • Admission criteria—how much ect: Baldwin built six wooden als with different backgrounds, such value is placed on your GPA and portable benches for the garden as engineering and graphics design, test scores versus the importance area of the Rheem Elementary; is what makes an arts-based degree of your portfolio or audition? How Peterson built and installed two marketable. does the program view your cre- eighteen foot benches for the fire Artistic-minded students and ative potential in relationship to pit area for Rancho Laguna Park; their families should be aware of your academic achievements? Chen built two ultimate raised several powerful, prevalent myths: Extracurricular Activities garden beds and renovated the 1. Students must be polished Are Vital four existing raised garden beds artists to major in VPA: In fact The student heading toward a From left: Ryan Baldwin, Christopher Peterson, Charlie Chen, Anthony in the garden area of Joaquin most admissions committees gauge VPA degree must pay great atten- Knox, Garrett James Sanderson Photo provided Moraga; Knox created a Veteran's an applicant’s potential for success; tion to extracurricular activities. n May 29, five members of passed his Board of Review on Memorial for the Town of Mor- their focus is on identifying students Music and arts programs abound OBoy Scout Troop 246 in March 29, 2011. Ryan Baldwin, aga; Sanderson painted the walls who are creative, willing to work and there are opportunities to fit Moraga, California were honored Charlie Chen, Anthony Knox and and installed bookshelves in the hard, and show the potential to be- nearly everyone’s budget. By the at a special Court of Honor for Garrett James Sanderson will be main classroom at the Mission come excellent. end of sophomore year, a student achieving the rank of Eagle seniors at Campolindo High Learning Center in San Fran- 2. A student who pursues a VPA should be involved in institutes, Scout. Each of these young men School. Christopher Peterson will cisco. major will starve: What is true is weekend classes, on-line courses, that you must develop a personal camps, workshops, performances creative vision that will sustain you and festivals, internships and part- Senior Spends Summer under the Hood in your professional life and be mo- time jobs. These experiences re- Submitted by Jonathan Lance tivated to earn an income. veal possible career paths and play ick Holbrook, soon-to-be senior at Campolindo, has 3. The VPA major is easy: The an essential role in portfolio prepa- spent his summer working as an intern at Nick’s VPA degree path involves a rigorous N ration or audition. Mercedes Service repair shop in Lafayette. Having gained and time-intensive program of study. The visual and performing arts experience in his ROP Advanced Automotive Technology Students take foundation coursework niche in college admissions is an course at Campolindo, Holbrook was able to secure the in English, math and sciences to area that few students, parents and ROP internship. complete degree requirements. high school counselors know how Holbrook worked to assist technicians with transmission Some of the many majors available to navigate. Artistic-minded stu- flushes, ignition tune-ups among other things. He repaired include architectural, landscape and dents and their families must learn Mercedes models from as old as 1980 and as recent as 2007. interior design, communication arts how to research and select the Holbrook is having a great time. “I have been learning (advertising design, graphic design, right fit type of college as well as so much this summer.” illustration) digital media, fashion prepare for the rigors of complet- His automotive teacher at Campolindo, Steve Boone, design, fine arts (painting, photogra- ing an arts-based college applica- was instrumental in helping him land the internship. Boone phy, sculpture), product design and tion. Two excellent guides called Nick’s Mercedes on Holbrook’s behalf and explained toy design. include: Peterson’s Guide to the that ROP will pay for work-site insurance coverage. 4. Art schools are all trade and VPA and A Guide to College Boone said Holbrook is a strong student. “He is eager technical schools: While some art Choices for the PVA coauthored to learn and always willing to give a hand to anyone work- schools are trade and technical by Kavin Buck and Ed Schoen- ing on a car.” schools, most are liberal arts and sci- berg. National Association of Col- Nick Wilhelm, proprietor of Nick’s Mercedes, was in- ence colleges. lege Admission Counselors terested and has been happy with his intern. “He is a quick There are several different types sponsors a VPA college fair each learner, and he’s getting a lot of hands-on experience.” of colleges to research in order to year in October (visit www.nacac- Holbrook said his interest in cars stemmed from his find the right fit. net.org). interest in mechanics and tinkering. Holbrook hopes to at- I. Four Year Colleges and Uni- tend automotive technology school after graduation to fur- versities: A good fit for the student Nick Holbrook Photo Andy Scheck ther pursue his interest. who plans to earn an arts-based de- gree, while preserving the opportu- nity to enjoy a full college experience. The student engages in a broad-based liberal arts curriculum and has the opportunity to double major, choose a minor in a different discipline or even switch majors. II. Performing and Visual Arts Schools: Freestanding, usually small PVA schools and all degree Elizabeth LaScala Ph.D. guides majors are in the arts. college, transfer and graduate school III.Conservatories: Suitable for applicants through the complex world of admissions. She develops students who wish to develop their best match college lists, offers performance, conducting, or compo- personalized interview and essay sition to a professional standard. coaching, and tools and strategies to IV. 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Cal Shakes Brings Grungy Flair to The Verona Project By Lou Fancher
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The cast of Cal Shakes' world-premiere production of The Verona Project Photo Kevin Berne riter/Director Amanda outstanding cast would miss the modern day slang—likely the first WDehnert gets many things chance to describe Harold Pierce’s time “douche bag” entered the lexi- right in The Verona Project, Cal wound-up wizardry as Speed, Marisa con of the Bard—and the sensitive, Shake’s hybrid rock concert/play, es- Duchowny’s impressive range in sophisticated characterizations of the 969 Moraga Rd., Lafayette in La Fiesta Square pecially the tone of first love. multiple roles and on more than one cast, kept the production from dis- 284-9616 • www.sharpbicycle.com Inspired by William Shake- instrument, Adam Yazbeck’s smol- solving into a trite tale of love and M-W 10-6, Th-F 10-7, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5 speare’s The Two Gentlemen of dering touch on the accordion and loss. Verona, Dehnert’s comedic romance royalty as The Duke, Philip Mills’ tells the tale of two childhood friends rock solid Sylvio, which added depth [1924-2010] and the self-love, other-love, and without calling attention to itself, and can’t-live-with-or-without-it-love that Elena Wright’s exuberant, twisted tests their friendship. romp amidst the show’s drums and Bounding onto the bandshell- drama. Pam Glover covered stage, eight actor-musicians The first half of the play, packed swing immediately into song with all with music hinting at rock, folk, coun- Paintings (45) the grungy flair of a hard-core indie try, and Klezmer influences, coupled band. moments of tender resonance with Under the turquoise–tinged childlike fun. canopy, the characters narrate, rapidly Three muses—Duchowny in propelling the plot; often describing cream, Wright in a mangled, rainbow- their own thoughts and actions in an colored tutu, and Anderson in baby effective, third-person voice. There’s doll dress and boots—sang a quiet an urgency to the delivery, the mes- ballad before a graveyard scene. In sage, and the music, that makes the another scene, a simple paper bird, story fly like a runaway train. operated by an organ-grinder mecha- Dan Clegg as Proteus and Arwen An- Dan Clegg (Proteus) is provoca- nism reminiscent of a Buster Keaton derson as Julia in Cal Shakes' world- tive, easily portraying the teenager in prop, “flew”…until it was grabbed premiere production of The Verona early scenes. He’s even more con- and torn to shreds. Throughout the Project Photo Kevin Berne vincing as the self–centric man who, play, peach and Penzoil cans con- The Verona Project runs to July if he were to gaze in a mirror, regards nected by mismatched ropes con- 31 at the Bruns Amphitheater, the world and all of humanity as sim- veyed the most intimate 100 California Shakespeare ply a part of his own reflection. conversations characters had ever Theater Way (formerly 100 Arwen Anderson (Julia) and Nate shared. Gateway Blvd.), Orinda. Trinrud (Valentine), who form the ini- The juxtapositions were elegant, Single tickets range from $35 tial trifecta of friends, display impres- subtle, and fun. "The Slough, Marin" by Pam Glover to $66, with discounts sive musical chops. Anderson, who Time and instinct, two recurring available for seniors, students, The Epperson Gallery temporarily becomes “Sebastian,” a themes used to humorous effect, hit a persons age 30 and under, and 1400 Pomona Street, Crockett mis-identified bodyguard, has a flair minor stall after the intermission. Per- groups. All tickets are available Saturday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for comedy, displaying deft timing and haps it was the shift to longer dia- 510-787-2925 through the California www.eppersongallery.com tonal command in both roles. Trinrud logues and monologues, with less Shakespeare Theater Box is the perfect straight man (although music, that allowed the storytelling to Office, 701 Heinz Avenue, Gallery is 21 minutes from Lamorinda his character is gay) to balance the ex- meander. Berkeley; (510) 548-9666, or treme behavior of other characters. Still, Dehnert’s masterful segues online at www.calshakes.org. A review that doesn’t mention the from Shakespearean language to
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You be taken, no matter the cost, in the might want to show your pet-sit- event of emergency.” Think of ter specifically how to administer this a bit like an Advance Health the medication if she/he is not fa- Care Directive, in the sense that miliar with this. you have provided some guide- An older pet might require lines for your pet-sitter and vet- more care. For instance, if you erinarian to follow. A have a senior large breed dog and conversation with your veterinar- your pet-sitter is not staying ian prior to your departure may overnight, she/he might need to help you clarify such statements, check on your dog three or four as well as alert your veterinarian times during the day, to make as to your desires. I recommend sure that the dog has opportunity leaving a copy of this Authoriza- to go outside, to move around a tion to Treat letter with your vet- bit and to make sure all food has erinarian. been consumed. In emergencies, most veteri- It is a good idea to make pro- narians will provide life-saving visions with your pet caretaker measures without specific author- for emergency or urgent veteri- ization from the owner. How- nary care. In a signed letter left ever, it is helpful to your pet and with your pet-sitter, you should your pet-sitter to have outlined provide information such as your some guidelines in advance. travel dates, your contact infor- mation, when contact may or may not be possible, your regular vet- erinary hospital phone number/address, and the loca- tion/phone number of the nearest veterinary emergency hospital. If ummer can be a busy time of hire a pet-sitter to come to your you want someone other than Please submit Syear, as are winter holidays, house. Your veterinarian will be your pet-sitter to authorize med- during which a lot of us go away able to provide a list of boarding ical treatment, leave that individ- Letters and for vacation. I thought I might facilities – some take dogs and ual’s contact information as well. Dr. Mona Miller lives in Lafayette provide some tips on how to man- cats, some take cats only, some It is important to also include a with her young son and two cats. She has worked at Four Seasons An- age your furry, feathered or scaled brief statement regarding how Opinions: cater to birds. imal Hospital in Lafayette since friend’s care while you are away. If your pet receives medica- you would like your pet-sitter to moving here in 2001. She attended letters@ Who should take care of your tion or requires special care, leave proceed with authorizing veteri- Cal as an undergrad, and received pet while you’re gone? There are specific and detailed instructions nary care and handling finances if her DVM from U.C. Davis. She can lamorinda several options including a board- regarding type of medication, you’re not immediately reach- be reached at Four Seasons, 938- ing kennel, ask a family or friend dose and frequency. Make sure able. Example statements might 7700, or by email to weekly.com to take your pet into their home or that you have plenty of the med- read: “I authorize emergency vet- [email protected]. Jazz for Joplin World-class lineup for Moraga Jazz Festival By Sophie Braccini he first annual Moraga Jazz different as Al Jarreau and Andrea acclaimed; it’s great mix. We’re im- TFestival will resound within the Bocelli, and many other wonderful pressed with what Carol (Alban) has Moraga Jazz Festival walls of The New Rheem Theatre musicians,” says Alban, “I’m so done and we’re happy to be contribut- Sunday, August 7, 2:00-5:00 p.m. next month, featuring some 18 happy they all agreed to come to Mor- ing to it.” Tickets are $20 general and $15 for students Grammy-nominated jazz profession- aga.” “My life would be very different Box office: (925) 388-0751 als performing in support of tornado The idea formed as Alban, a Mor- without music,” says Moraga mayor victims in Joplin, Missouri. The fes- aga resident, was at the New Rheem Karen Mendonca, who added that the tival was conceived by local flutist Theatre watching a movie and no- presence of entertainment and cultural Scheduled to perform: Carol Alban, who brought it to ticed what a nice stage the big theater events in Lamorinda is something she Bammy winner Barbara Higbie fruition with support from the Cali- has. “I’ve done a lot of concerts in wholeheartedly supports. “There is Sax: Roger Glenn, George Brooks fornia Independent Film Festival As- support of disaster victims,” says something fun about the idea of a Jazz Vocals: Mary Jenson, Alvenson Moore sociation (CAIFFA), which manages Alban, “I ran the idea by the mayor Festival,” says Alban, “we will add Keyboard: Victoria Theodore, Frank Martin the New Rheem and Orinda theaters. and she said ‘let’s find Beau (Behan) dancers, wine and food at the end, and Bass: Kai Eckhardt (elec.), Marc Levine (upr.) “We have a very famous guitarist, and ask him.’” Behan, the manager a discussion with the musicians. Peo- Flute (and vocals): Carol Alban, Viviana Guzman Alex De Grassi, who is considered by of the New Rheem Theatre, was ple will have a wonderful time, for a Guitar: Alex Degrassi, Rafael Manriquez, Steve Sage many to be among the most virtuosic game and Alban started working on great cause, and we’ve kept it afford- Drum/Tabla: Napoleon Revels-Bey, Aushim Chaudhuri living guitarists; jazz legend Roger her lineup. “I think that this Festival able.” The majority of the proceeds Piano: David Thomas Roberts Glenn who played with Dizzy Gille- will foster a lot of interest in the local will go to support tornado victims in spie; Mark Levine on bass; key- performing art community and Joplin; small portions will be directed Drummer: Bob Scott, who is originally from Joplin, Missouri boardist Victoria Theodore who tours among Lamorinda youth who are in- toward renovation of the theater’s the planet with Stevie Wonder; Frank terested in music,” says Behan, “some sound system and local emergency Martin who performed with artists as of the musicians are internationally preparedness. 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Relay For Life in Lamorinda ACE AUTO ELECTRIC & AIR CONDITIONING recently returned to Lafayette By Sophie Braccini Since 1980, more than 5,100 communities nation- FREE wide held their own relay (each of the SHUTTLE events are run by local volunteers), raising more than $388 million. Air Conditioning, Automatic Climate Controls Kelli Nahas, the event manager of Blower & Cooling Fan Systems the Lafayette Relay, is looking for 925-284-5550 or 925-838-5550 volunteers and teams. Her event had Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Sat 9am-2pm 3430 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette a set back due to the original team moving to a different relay, but Nahas is trying to pull the event together and encourages Lafayette residents to MARY H. SMITH, D.D.S.ï CECELIA THOMAS, D.D.S. contact her if they want to fund raise A Professional Corporation for ACS. 96 Davis Road, #5 - Orinda Eberhart also needs to find com- mittee members in Lamorinda to sup- 925.254.0824 port the Orinda event. “We expect about 10 teams, or 100 people, to at- tend,” she says, “we will have speak- ers, local musicians and we’d love to get in touch with others who would like to support the event.” The Saint Mary’s College Relay in October is opened to anyone with a campus affiliation. Moraga and Lafayette residents who are not stu- dents, parents, alumni, teachers, or Taking care of all your dental needs for you and your staff of the university are encouraged family. Emphasizing cosmetic dentistry with implants, to assemble a team for one of the and Invisalign. Nitrous oxide is available. other local events. Consultations are complementary. Tracee Eberhart and Ashley Miller in Moraga, introducing Relay For Life All the money raised goes to Dentistry with Excellence. Photo Sophie Braccini ACS. The non-profit was founded in shley Miller began a recent specific cancer and come to the Relay 1913 by 15 doctors and business lead- Apresentation by asking who in with a related fight- back message. ers in New York City. It is a nation- attendance had been impacted by can- Different activities are held during the wide, community-based voluntary cer, or had supported someone who events, such as an in-memoriam lu- health organization, which, according had; almost everyone raised their minary, a Survivor lap, and other to its mission statement, is dedicated hands. The young American Cancer games held to promote fun and con- to eliminating cancer as a major Society (ACS) Relay Manager came nectedness. “It is big campout with health problem by preventing it, sav- to Moraga to spread the news that lots of energy, emotion, fun and ing lives, and diminishing suffering, ACS’ signature fundraising event, music,” said Dawn Ramsay, who is a through research, education, advo- “Relay For Life,” is coming to Lam- lead volunteer and team captain in Va- cacy, and service. ACS is rated by the orinda. The first relay race/walk is set caville where the Relay has been Charity Navigator as a 3 out of 4 stars for August 6-7 in Lafayette at going for 13 years. non-profit. 75% of its over $1 billion Springhill Elementary School, the In the mid-1980s Dr. Gordy Klatt, revenue goes to programs directly re- second on August 27-28 in Orinda at a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, decided lated to its mission, such as funding Pine Grove Field, and the third is a to personally raise money for the fight for research, education, or free patient Saint Mary’s College Relay to be held against cancer by doing something he services. on the campus October 7-8. enjoyed—running marathons. In Relay For Life events have been May 1985, Klatt spent 24 hours cir- held in the East Bay for years. The cling the track at Baker Stadium at the To be a volunteer or team idea is to create teams of 10-15 people University of Puget Sound in captain at one of the local who camp out at a park that has a Tacoma, covering more than 83 relays contact: walking path, with the goal of keep- miles. Throughout the night, friends Lafayette ing at least one team member on the paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes Kelli Nahas, (925) 817-9084, path at all time throughout the 24- with him. He raised $27,000 to fight [email protected] hour event. “A lot of teams bring a cancer, which he donated to ACS. Orinda pop-up or tent, tables and chairs While he circled the track, he thought Tracee Eberhart, (707) 483-2665, where they have informational mate- about how others could take part. He [email protected] rial on a subject they choose,” ex- envisioned a 24-hour team relay event Saint Mary’s College plains Eberhart, who has been a relay that could raise more money to fight Ashley Miller, (925) 586-2657, participant herself in support of both cancer. Months later he pulled to- [email protected]. her parents, “often teams raise money gether a small committee to plan the For more information about the prior to the event, but others choose first team relay event. In 1986, 19 American Cancer Society, go to to do it on site.” teams took part in the first team relay www.cancer.org. Teams are asked to research a event and raised $33,000. In 2010,
Moraga’s Police Cadet Program a Win-Win Deal By Cathy Dausman developed their own independent pro- gram. Moraga’s cadet program has been a real success, says Chief Robert Priebe: “It’s a win-win situation, good for the town, and good for the program.” Priebe says the program began in the early 1980’s and is a pub- lic service opportunity for juniors and seniors in high school and those in college, as well as a natural conduit for a career in law enforcement. One recent cadet, Scott Inouye, now works for the U.C. Davis Police Department. Claire Damon earned school credit while working as a cadet; Damon recently graduated from St. Mary’s College, and has re- turned to her home state. Juster volunteers eight hours a Moraga Police Cadet Max Juster Photo C. Dausman week and plans to attend U.C. Merced this fall. He was issued a ax Juster found meaningful polindo graduate who spent a year as Lic #855456 radio and was busy learning police Mwork as a public servant be- a police cadet, a year as a reserve of- The Haddon Family, Orinda Residents, Owners/Operators fore he finished high school. Juster, a ficer and has nine years as a sworn of- codes the day he was interviewed. He 2011 Campolindo High School grad- ficer. South has managed the Moraga says his most memorable event as a Do business uate, is a cadet in the Moraga Police Police cadet and reserve programs for cadet has been attending an all-day with a neighbor. Department, and his training may the last five years. EVOC driving course taught by the give him a leg up on the law enforce- Moraga Police Cadet training is a Alameda County Sheriff’s Depart- ment career he hopes to pursue after flexible, three-tier program, says ment. college. South. New cadets start in the office, Lafayette and Orinda police de- Juster would like to attend a state where they learn the everyday work- partments also offer police cadet pro- Police Academy in a few years, and ings of the department. They grams. The Lafayette program is set become a policeman like his father. progress to driving evidence to a lab, up as a Boy Scout Explorer Post and Until then, he says he’ll do whatever the district attorney or the courthouse. administered by Sgt. Joshua Patzer. work the department asks him to do, The third step involves law enforce- Officer Kevin Mooney heads whether that is answering phones, ment duties like assisting with traffic Orinda’s program. Your comfort is our #1 priority South says Moraga needs more learning radio codes, interacting with control, tagging abandoned cars, run- Haddon Heating & Cooling specializes in System Inspection the public or riding alongside a regu- ning vacation house checks or assist- young men and women for their cadet • residential furnaces • heaters • air conditioners • ductwork lar officer. ing at the firing range. The program. Those interested should • repairs • upgrades • maintenance and service. $79 Moraga is “big into volunteers,” department provides their uniforms, contact him by phone at 888-7052 or FREE ESTIMATES • FAST SERVICE Furnace/ A/C says the Moraga Police Department’s but Moraga Police Cadets are neither e-mail [email protected]. As Check up* Sergeant Brian South, and volunteers sworn nor armed. Cadets were for- South’s boss, Chief Priebe says suc- *service includes a free standard 925-521-1380 sized 1” disposable filter. like Juster help the town. South merly affiliated with a Boy Scout Ex- cinctly, “After Max is gone, we’re Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm (closed for lunch) We do offer a variety of pleated down to zero.” and washable filters. should know—he is also a Cam- plorer Post, but they have since www.haddonheatingcooling.com Exp. August 31, 2011 Page: C4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Your connection to Tahoe Reach 60,000+ in Lamorinda Advertise in Neil Morse Dir: 530-581-8875 C: 530-448-1944 Lamorinda Weekly Call [email protected] DRE CA #01279475, NV #0170054 925-377-0977 today Contact Neil Morse to help you with Tahoe property. Serving NV/CA www.Tahoeproperties.com Town Hall Theatre Gets Leaner to Preserve its Heritage By Sophie Braccini etsy Streeter is adamant that non-profits staff. “Now I also analyze balance sheets and troop Crisis Hopkins will host a very special Bneed to reduce overhead so most of their operating budgets,” says Worsley, who is not the evening with some of the greatest talent of funding goes to their mission, not to adminis- only one who took extra responsibility on a vol- Town Hall Kids,” says Dennis Markam, lead trative costs. As the President of the Board of untary basis. actor and the theater’s public relations manager, Town Hall Theatre in Lafayette, she is very out- Board vice-president Tom Stack produces “Kids will feature some of the greatest mo- spoken about budget stringency. Artistic Direc- music events at the theatre and has been instru- ments from The Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of tor Clive Worsley has his eye on the money as mental in restructuring the theatre's expenses; Horrors, Our Town, Disney's 101 Dalmatians, well; and as Lamorinda’s unique cultural treas- treasurer Denise Altaffer wrestles with spread- and more. All proceeds will benefit Town Hall ure gets ready to launch its next theatrical sea- sheets and acts as liaison to the accountant, Theatre and Town Hall Kids.” (For ticket infor- son, administrative staff is being reduced and while simultaneously serving as costumer; mation go to www.TownHallTheatre.com.) more community members will be asked to board member Kristen Correll is pursuing spon- While expenses are being reduced and pitch in to preserve the legacy of the theater, sorships and business partnerships in the com- fundraising events are organized, the Board is whether it be volunteering at the bar or donating munity and writing the fundraising plan. also asking the community to support their the- lumber. “We need to do this right now if we Being accountable to donors is a priority to ater in a different way. “We will need volunteers want the Theater to continue for the generations Streeter and Worsley. “One-third of our budget to tend the bar at performances,” she said, “and to come,” says Streeter. comes from donations,” says Worsley, “with we will also publish a list of needed items that Since Worsley came on board three years tickets and classes bringing in the rest.” Accord- people may be able to donate.” Her list includes ago, Town Hall’s recognition in the Bay Area ing to the Streeter and Worsley, accounting re- things such as lumber to construct scenery, art has grown consistently. “We now get more sponsibility is the only way to run a non-profit. and class material for the kids’ class or wine for widespread press coverage before the opening “Patrons and donors expect most of the money the bar. The list and calendar for volunteering of our shows because we have produced quality to go toward specific programs and perform- will soon be online. shows time and again over the past years,” says ances,” says Streeter, “we’ve cut about “What we are doing today is preserving the the Artistic Director, “but that is not enough to $100,000 of yearly expense and that’s what suc- heritage for the next generation,” says Worsley, guarantee the financial future of the theater.” cessful non-profits do – they keep the overhead “this place is unique; it sustains the spiritual Cuts had to be made in the administrative very low.” health of the Lamorinda community. As art and management staff, but that was not easy. Meanwhile, the theater will continue to raise classes are cut everywhere, it is important that “We’ve had to let go people who had been with funds; the next fundraising event will be at 8:00 we safeguard the soul of the community.” Betsy Streeter and Clive Worsley at Town Hall us for a long time,” says Streeter. And now p.m. on August 6 as part of the Town Hall Com- Lamorinda Weekly business articles are intended to Theatre Photo Sophie Braccini those tasks have to be taken over by the artistic edy Series. “The sketch and improv comedy inform the community about local business activities, not to endorse a particular company, product or service. business briefs
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EPIC Local Authors Fill John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg and the Greatest Tennis Season Ever Shelves at Orinda Books Author: Matthew Cronin (List compiled by Cathy Tyson, with thanks to Marian Nielsen of Orinda Books By Andrea A. Firth for her assistance) amorinda is home to a wide variety of talented authors. Whether you’re shopping for a chil- Ldren’s book, or in the mood for an entertaining summer romance or something to enlighten and educate, there is probably a tome penned by a local author that’s just what you’re looking for. On a recent visit to Orinda Books, the shelves were graced by the following books authored by residents of Lamorinda:
Painting Memories – Robert Becker There’s a Hummingbird in My Backyard – Gary Bogue There’s an Opossum in My Backyard – by Gary Bogue East of Indus - Gurnam S. S. Brard The Viagra Diaries – Barbara Rose Brooker Rhoda – Her First Ninety Years – Rhoda Curtis Living Without Blood - Graeme Daniels This is, was or will be – Dorothy Cutright Davis Kindness: A Little Drop of Water Cures Everything - Clayton Davis Tracing Anza’s Trail – A Photographer’s Journey - Nina Egert, PhD. Longing – Maria Espinosa Dying Unfinished - Maria Espinosa oraga resident Matt Cronin did the been dominating the game,” says Cronin Stand By! – Larry Evans initial research for his first book setting the scene for his story of a tennis M match up that stunned the world and at- Bicycling Beyond City Limits - Michael Foley over 30 years ago. He had played in the last match of his own successful high school tracted many new fans to the game. “McEn- The Wind Came Running - Marianne Gage tennis career and was enjoying some down roe was immature at first; then he discovers time before moving on to college. Like ten- a physical and emotional reserve and takes Fascinating Fibonaccis: Mystery and Magic in Numbers – Trudi Garland nis fans around the world, Cronin spent part over the game.” of the summer glued to the television To write the book, in addition to re- Math and Music: Harmonious Connections – Trudi Garland watching one of the greatest men’s tennis ri- watching the matches for hours, Cronin did valries in the history of the game—Borg countless interviews with other players, Math and Music – Trudi Garland versus McEnroe. coaches, friends, family and both Borg and “It is one of the greatest contrasts in McEnroe. He also researched the era and Journeys to Survival - Betty J. Iverson the character and styles of two players at the deftly interweaves the events in tennis with the social and political environment of the A Time to Flee – Betty J. Iverson very top of the game,” says Cronin, a vet- eran tennis writer and radio and television time. “The richest material comes from Tabea’s Story – Betty J. Iverson analyst. Cronin’s recently released book, people talking about them,” says the author. EPIC - John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg and the The book is infused with personal anecdotes The Living Rainforest , An Animal Alphabet – Paul Kratter Greatest Tennis Season Ever, takes readers that provide an interesting insight to the two back to 1980 and puts them in the stands to tennis greats, both on and off the court, and Fear at Phantom Ship Lake - Marie Wagner Krenz witness, almost point by point, Borg’s de- reveals that the seemingly polar-opposite feat of McEnroe in a marathon match on players shared both a passion for tennis and Living Lean Lifestyle – Sheena Lakhotia Wimbeldon’s grass courts and the young, a friendship. brash American’s subsequent triumph over Cronin recently returned from Wim- The Fiery Furnace - Margaret Wood Little the stolid Swede two months later at the beldon, the 54th grand slam he has covered, and will head off to Arthur Ashe Stadium in My Splendid Concubine - Lloyd Lofthouse U.S. Open. “McEnroe was this over-the-top, the borough of Queens in New York City at Enjoy: Luxury of Life - Joy Macci, Ph.D & Alexandra Hilton M.A. emotional, wild-eyed New Yorker playing the end of August to cover the 44th U.S. Borg, the calm, reclusive Swede who had Open. Adventure the Long Walk – Joseph Padilla Talerman – Myron Paine, Ph.D Walking to Merican – Myron Paine, Ph.D Letters to Zerky - Bill Rainy RVing Solo Across America – Lois Requist Surprise! I’m Still Here – Jane Rubey Treat Your Partner Like a Dog: How to Breed a Better Relationship – Margie Ryerson Raising Mario Twice – Christine Scharmer Two Sloughs – Sally Small Edgewise – Jan Stiles Confessions of a Deadhead - The Starburst Commander German Voices – Frederic Tubach with Sally Patterson Tubach Pilgrimage / Offerings / Hana Lani - Christine Sunderland Child on the Home Front – Robert Ross Talle How Do You Know – Deborah W. Trotter A Summer’s Trade – Deborah W. Trotter A Life in the Wild - Pamela S. Turner Prowling the Seas – Pamela S. Turner Aegis Rising – Tanith Tyler Survival in the Snow – Ginger Wadsworth Camping with the President – Ginger Wadsworth Along with more than twenty other titles Wednesday, July 20, 2011 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: C7
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The Back Story on The Miracle Chase Authors: Joan Luise Hill, Katie Mahon, and Mary Beth Phillips By Cathy Tyson t all started with a friendly get together at Terzetto for three room at the Orinda Country Club so the three IMoraga friends, Joan Luise Hill, Katie Mahon and Mary Beth could have their own retreat as they discussed “Meb” Phillips. At their second random coffee date the con- their vision for a book. The end result is a warm, versation turned toward extraordinary events in each of their engaging, easy to read chronicle of their spiri- lives. Meb’s daughter Liz was shaken by a neighbor’s nanny tual quest across history, different cultures and when she was only six months old and blinded. Katie had a wonderful coincidences in their lives. strange encounter - thankfully cut short - in San Francisco with Phillips jokes that the real miracle was serial killer Ted Bundy, and Joan’s son had a very rare cardiac that they found a publisher. They didn’t have abnormality that required risky surgery. an agent, instead reading “Publishing for “Initially, we thought it would take six months – but it took Dummies” and following the instructions. ten years,” said Phillips, “the journey itself became important.” After sending query letters to thirty pub- The trio was curious and determined to research miracles and lishers, they heard back from Sterling in the process deepened their friendship – sharing insights and Ethos, an imprint of Sterling Publishing – feelings along the way. All agreed from the get-go that they a subsidiary of Barnes and Noble, just weren’t experts, but were serious about the project. They met three weeks later that their manuscript weekly at Hill’s house, “Miracle Central,” and created a business was selected to be published. Now in its plan, wrote a mission statement and divided up investigation second printing, “The Miracle Chase” tasks. Thus began a collaborative effort that produced, “The has sold approximately 10,000 copies. Miracle Chase.” For more information and pictures, visit Early on, Hill somehow arranged to “borrow” a meeting www.themiraclechase.com. Children’s Book Author Ginger Wadsworth By Cathy Dausman hen the dog days of summer nip at Wadsworth is a children’s book author grown up,” she says, explaining her focus her narration may be simple, the author Wour heels, there’s nothing quite like with over 30 year’s experience. The on children’s books. But Wadsworth strives for accuracy even in the illustra- finding a shady spot and reading. And the Orinda resident writes for children, but not comes from a family of authors including tions. You won’t find an east coast jay bird chance to engage a young friend in the col- down to their level, and the subject matter her father (who also wrote for children) a in a California setting if she can help it. orful world of books is even better than and colorful illustrations can easily engage grandfather, two brothers and a sister-in- Wadsworth’s website is aimed at her stretching out by yourself. Ginger the child in each of us. “I guess I’ve never law. Her work portfolio includes young young audience as well. The U-tube book reader biographies of Annie Oakley, Cesar trailers are voiced by young readers and Chavez, John Muir, and Julia Morgan. look like a mini-movie. Wadsworth says Her general non-fiction selections include her books reflect her own interest in the the new Camping with the President, natural world: “As a California native, I which has President Teddy Roosevelt often write about my state and western teaming up with naturalist John Muir for a American history.” When Wadsworth d trip to Yosemite. The book is a great sum- takes to the hills to explore, she often mer read, says Wadsworth, who just re- brings along her doggy “writing buddies,” d turned from Yosemite herself. She was Willa and Scout. d delighted to find the park “overflowing A good book to read and a four- with water and families.” legged friend. Summer days don’t get Wadsworth’s newest science and nat- much better than that. ural history selection is the Charlotte’s Learn more about the author and her Web-themed Up, Up and Away. The illus- upcoming projects by visiting her website: trations are awesome --- colorful, intricate, www.gingerwadsworth.com. and just right in their complexity. While d d Lilo Speaks: A Memoir, with Tom Adams By Sophie Braccini afayette resident Mike Heller Nazi regime, escaped to Indonesia only Valley home. The biographic that she Lcalled our attention to this book – to be held by the Japanese in a series of recorded were transcribed by Lafayette t it started us thinking about the impor- World War II prison camps, and finally author Tom Adams and published by tance of capturing oral histories before reached San Francisco in July of 1946. Big Hat Press (also in Lafayette). It is the stories are gone forever. Lilo For years Lilo (Basch) Heller available at local bookstores and on- Speaks: A Memoir, with Tom Adams is could not talk about her early life with line. his mother’s story; one she was reluc- her American family, “It’s too painful tant to tell until recently. and no one cares anymore. Why dredge Once you open this short, 70-page up the past? No!” she said. But she is book, you won’t be able to shut it. It’s the only survivor of her German fam- not the style, which is simple and reads ily. The cousins who didn’t want to like the spoken word, it is the life and leave Germany or Holland were swept turmoil detailed in every paragraph that away by the Nazi extermination ma- grabs the reader and makes one con- chine; her parents, who fled to tinue to turn the pages until the end. Ecuador, died a long time ago— she Lilo Speaks: A Memoir tells of the first had to tell the story of the Basch fam- 25 years in the life of Liselotte Basch, ily and of lives lost. a Jewish girl born in Germany in 1921, Lilo Heller continues to fight for who was thrown into the turmoil of the peace and social justice from her Mill Tom Adams Surprise! I’m Still Here! (Living with Incurable Cancer) Author: Jane Rubey By Cathy Dausman ane Rubey is not a pessimist, although some might say Rubey is “scurrying” to take her 12 year old grand- Jshe has reason to be one. She’s more of a realist, but child on a trip, a rite of passage she has also shared with she’s written what she calls her “missal of hope,” and a her 17 and 15 year old grandchildren. She and the 12 year “legacy for her grandchildren.” Rubey was diagnosed in old will visit Mt. Rushmore in two weeks for what she says 2003 with incurable cancer (myeloma) and has endured will be a “nice bonding experience.” Two more grandchil- “horrific treatments,” but is slowly returning to what she dren, ages 3 and 5, live out of state, and for a moment calls her “new normal.” In the process she wrote the book Rubey turns pensive: “It is sad to me that my [younger] she wishes someone had given to her. grandchildren never knew me as not sick.” But it’s clear Rubey, who just returned from a two-week trip along she is taking her own advice, and in the process, letting Europe’s Rhine and Mosel Rivers, says you don’t have to those who suffer know they’re not alone. When a patient be sick to read her short (75 pages), upbeat book. “Cheer can only rest during [cancer] treatment, then “reading is a up,” advises the author. “Do the right thing:” sort photos, big thing.” And SURPRISE! is a little book that makes focus on favorite and special things and “clear out your everyone appreciate hope and encouragement in their own closets.” Her advice, even by phone, skips from the sub- life. lime to the ridiculous. She talks about taking her own ad- Rubey kept a website when she worked as a nutrition vice, including enjoying fresh air and meeting her goal of professional; however she has since dropped the site, ex- celebrating life. Still, Rubey insists, “I didn’t write this.” plaining it now requires far too much effort. Her book is A friend, she says, made her publish her journaling. “A lot available at local stores, and online at Amazon; profits go of people [who get a life-threatening diagnosis] give up,” to myeloma research. says Rubey. The book’s message is you don’t have to. Page: C8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Not to be missed Not to be missed Not to be missed ART paintings. The Hearst Art Gallery is and quaint neighborhoods. It is a great Orinda Starlight Players present in HS; as well as into girls and boys open from Wednesdays through Sun- place to paint and a fun event. This is "Send Me No Flowers" by Norman categories. Each participant swims, The Hearst Art Gallery at Saint days, 11am-4:30pm. Admission is $4 a juried and judged exhibition and Barasch and Carroll Moore thru Au- bikes and runs the triathlon course and Mary's College presents Pam Glover: for adults; free for groups, K-12th competition. To be selected into the gust 6th: Fridays, 8:30pm and Satur- courses are adjusted for age appropri- A Life in Art through September 11. graders, Friends of the Hearst Art competition artists will submit three days, 8:30pm. ateness. Register at NorCalKidsTri.org The retrospective exhibition show- Gallery members and all military per- digital images for review by the Jurors. Note: Change in date for matinee- Sun- but sign up early, as there is a max of cases the remarkable life and work of sonnel and their families this summer. 30 artists will be chosen to participate day July 24th, 4pm & Thursday Aug. 500 participants. Pam Glover, influential en plein air For more information, please call (925) in the paint out. To enter go to 4th, 8 pm. Held at the Outdoor Theater landscape artist and teacher. More than 631-4379. www.onlinejuriedshows.com . in Orinda Community Center Park, 26 Because it’s never too early to learn 60 colorful California landscape paint- Orinda Way. Regular admission: $16, about carbon monoxide safety, the Cal- ings are on view, including scenes of The Epperson Gallery will be host- Moraga Art Gallery Member Seniors $8. Tickets are available at the ifornia Safe Homes Coalition (which the North and Central Coast, San Fran- ing the mixed medium Plein Air Paint Donna Arganbright and Guest Artist Box Office, call (925) 528-9225 or includes the California State Firefight- cisco Bay area, Monterey and the wine Out held in the Valona District in Sharon Tama will be featured through email [email protected] for reservations. ers’ Association, Safe Kids California country, plus rarely seen student work Crockett. The Valona District covers a August 13. The public is invited to Bring a picnic, warm clothes and enjoy and Kidde as well as many other or- from China and Australia, 1950s fash- wide range of options from open space, view Arganbright's original stoneware the show! 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Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 10 - 1 Athayde and Friends' Quartet; and 7pm; Matinees: Sat 2pm, Sun 12pm Thursday Sept. 1st: 747 Express fea- and 5pm, at Berkeley Playhouse at the There will be an informational meet- www.christianscienceorinda.org turing Ed McClary & Michael Hat- Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 ing for those interested in helping de- field. Free, see details at: College Avenue, Berkeley. The Cat in velop a Lafayette cooperative Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Moraga Way Orinda www.orindatheatresquare.com/events/ the Hat comes back hip as ever jug- community garden and educational summer-music-series. gling beloved tales and characters into site near the Lafayette Reservoir, on 9:15 a.m. Worship Service one fantastical, musical journey. Cost: Saturday, July 23rd, from 10 – 12, at Coffee Fellowship 1/2 hour Summer Concert Series every $33 Adult / $30 Senior / $22 Youth / the Lafayette Reservoir near the tot before & after worship Thursday night at the Moraga Com- $15 Tot (5 and under). Pay-What-You- playground. If you have questions, you 925-254-3422 Nursery care 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. mons Park located at 1799 St. Mary’s Can-Nights: 7/14, 7/27 & 8/4, 8/11. can email them to janet@sustainable- Rd., Moraga. The free concerts are For more info see http://www.berke- lafayette.org. from 6:30 - 8:30pm. The volunteers of leyplayhouse.org or call (510) 845- Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELCA) the Moraga Park Foundation will be 8542 or email The American Red Cross Northern 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette serving delicious grilled dinners at the [email protected]. California will hold a blood drive on 283-3722 www.oslc.net concession stand. Thursday, July 21: Thursday, July 28, noon-6pm at the SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE MOONALICE, Early SF Rock; LECTURE & LITERATURE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day One Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 28: MIXED NUTS, Saints, 3776 Via Granada, Moraga. In- PROGRESSIVE. PROACTIVE. Standards & Covers. For info see Commonwealth Club to host dividuals who are at least 17 years old PRESENT. We welcome you. www.moragaparks.org. speaker Ellen Tauscher on Thursday, (16 with parental permission) and in July 28, 6:30 – 7:30pm at the Commu- good health may be eligible to donate The Orinda The Orinda Library summer con- nity Hall of the Lafayette Librray and blood. To schedule an appointment, cert presents Al’Azifoon, Eastern Learning Center. The former U.S. con- call 800-733-2767 or visit redcross- Community Church Strings on Wednesday, July 27 at gressional representative and current blood.org (sponsor code: Interfaith- 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org 6:45pm playing music of the Arab senior adviser to the president will dis- Community). “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s world. The Orinda Library is at 26 cusses the prospects for U.S. and inter- journey, you are welcome here!” Orinda Way in Orinda and the Summer national security in the midst of The fast growing Moraga Movers, Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Music Series is free and open to all. For continued global unrest. 6pm Check in, dedicated to providing “Activities for more info visit www.ccclib.org or tele- 6:30pm Program; $12 members, $22 Adults 55 Plus” invites all those inter- phone (925) 254-2184. standard, $7 students. For tickets visit ested in learning more about our organ- commonwealthclub.org or call (415) ization to join us for a fabulous Sundays at The third annual free opera concert 597-6705. barbecue on the St. Mary’s College in the park will be held at 4pm on campus on Monday, August 8 at 5pm. 10:30 am Sunday, July 31 in the Orinda Commu- KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents Jane For complete information please visit nity Park. Free parking. Children wel- Fonda: Prime Time: Making the Most our website at come. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Your Life on Wednesday, Aug 17, www.moragamovers.org and access AToTo NEW A A NEW, NEW,, non-denominational non-denominational non-denominational ChristianChristian Christian church church of Orinda. Food, wine, beer and sodas 7:30-9:30pm, at First Congregational our August bulletin or call (925) 376- in Lafayette - Sundays at 10:30 am Veteransin LafayetteMemorial Building- Sundays 3780 Mt.at 10:30Diablo Blvd., Lafayette am will be available. Church of Berkeley, 2345 Channing 6622. Reservations must be made no Way, Berkeley. Jane Fonda will discuss later than midnight on Wednesday, Au- www.refugecommunity.org The First Annual Moraga Jazz Fes- her new book, Prime Time: Making gust 3. 925-942-1000 tival, Sunday, August 7th, 2- 5pm at the Most of Your Life, answer ques- The New Rheem Theatre. Tickets: tions, and sign books. Hosted by Chris 7th Annual Summer Wine Festival $20 for General Admission, $15 for Welch. Cost: $15 advance, $18 door. on Sunday, August 14, 2 - 5 pm in the ST. MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Students available for purchase at The For more info see Soda Center at Saint Mary's College in Serving Orinda & Moraga New Rheem Theatre's Box Office,at http://www.kpfa.org/events or call Moraga. $35 per person until August 7 451 Moraga Way Phone: 925 254 5965 www.TheNewRheemTheatre.com or (510) 967-4495. ($45 thereafter) Ticket price includes Worship Service and Sunday School -- Sundays 10:30 am call (925) 388- 0752 for information. SMC logo wine glass, appetizers and "The Church with Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors" See article page C2. KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS wine tastings. Proceeds to benefit stu- Pastor: Rev. Ron Swisher dent scholarships. For tickets and in- Celebrate the lazy days of summer Lawrence Hall of Science presents formation, call (925) 631-4200 or visit with music, family and fun! Rock the Dinosaurs Unearthed on now - Janu- stmarys-ca.edu/wine. Plaza, August 12, 19 & 26, 6pm Plaza ary 1, 2012, 10am-5pm daily at Park in Lafayette. August 12: Stage- Lawrence Hall of Science, 1 Centen- Sign up now for the new Lamorinda frite, August 19: The Floorshakers, Au- nial Drive, Berkeley. Explore the world and Friends Senior Bowling League. 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, Orinda gust 26: Tall Shadows. Bring the of dinosaurs as never before with Di- The 2011 season begins on Tuesday 254-3770. www.ststephensorinda.org family and a picnic supper! nosaurs Unearthed, featuring amaz- September 13th at 1pm at Diablo ingly real robotic dinosaurs, hands-on Lanes in Concord, 1500 Monument Sunday 8am & 10am. THEATER dig sites and more! Cost: LHS mem- Blvd. The cost per week is $11. Indi- Music at both services. Choir at 10am. bers, $4; Non-members $5 + general viduals are welcome or join as a team Sunday School & childcare at 10am. Outdoor Move Night in the Plaza, admission ($6-$12). For more info see with a couple of friends. The league is St. Stephen’s Preschool Thursday, July 21, 8pm, “Indiana http://lawrencehallofscience.org or call for bowlers 55 and older. No average Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark”. (510) 642-5132 or email score or bowling experience is needed. 254-3770 x19 Invite your friends, family, and neigh- [email protected]. It is designed to be low key yet fun for bors, bring a blanket or two, shop at the individuals and friends who enjoy a St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church farmers market for a fresh and deli- Join the Kids’ Club in Theatre weekly activity, a little socializing and A Loving Community cious picnic or pick-up a meal to go at Square, every Wednesday afternoon want some exercise. To sign up call Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM the nearby restaurants, and stake out from 2-3pm for free entertainment Eric Hattrup at (925) 671-0913 or your spot on the Lafayette Plaza greens throughout the summer (ages 2-8 yrs). email [email protected]. Active Youth Program, Sunday School, Nursery Childcare, 10 AM for the free family entertainment. The 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws free movie will follow the farmer’s Free Contract Bridge Lessons for Campolindo High School Class of market at sundown. Sweets and drinks students between the ages of 10 & 18. 1971 40th Anniversary Reunion. will be available for purchase. Diablo Valley Bridge Center welcomes Date of reunion: Saturday, September students beginning Aug. 2nd, 6:15 to 17th from 5-9 pm. Place of reunion: Get connected. Cal Shakes presents the world pre- 8:15 PM, 2920 Camino Diablo, Wal- Era Art Bar, 19 Grand Ave. @ Broad- Grow in your faith. miere of "The Verona Project,” written nut Creek for bridge lessons plus way, Oakland; www.oaklandera.com. Serve others. and directed by Amanda Dehnert, July snacks. Call (925) 820-7203 or email Please RSVP to Ken Churchill at 6-31. The Verona Project tells the story [email protected] to be among [email protected] (707) 578- Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church of two boyhood best friends coming of the first 16 to register. 5393. Sunday Worship 9 & 11:00 a.m. age; the boy and the girl who come be- Programs for children & youth tween them; and their journey toward Norcal Kids Triathlon will take place figuring out who they all want to love, on Saturday, August 27, from 9 am- who they are, and who they want to be- 1pm at Miramonte Highschool, 750 Please submit: 49 Knox Drive l Lafayette l www.LOPC.org l 925-283-8722 come. For details and to purchase tick- Moraga Way, Orinda. The competition calendar@ ets go to www.calshakes.org. See will be divided by age divisions: 6 & article page C1. under, 7-8,9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15+ lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 20, 2011 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: C9 Splashing Around in the Kitchen … Summer Food Fun! By Susie Iventosch Each judge is asked to score Tiramisu, Team Red’s Red Velvet d the dishes based upon presenta- Cupcake tree was nicely pre- Chow Bella Kids Chicken Parmesan tion, taste and how creatively the sented and tasty, too. secret ingredient was used, to de- “We wanted to be creative,” f termine which team will “Reign said Dahlia Theriault, who at the Supreme.” age of 12 already knows she The week I was invited to would like to own a cupcake bak- judge the competition, it was very ery someday. “I have an iPhone exciting. Young chefs adorned in app for allrecipes.com, where I white aprons were furiously found recipes for both the cup- Chow Bella Kids -Team Green's working to complete the final cakes and the frosting.” Caprese on a Stick Photo Susie Iventosch touches to their dishes. Brandon Chu, 8, said he really Team Red made Beef and liked learning how to cook new hen I went to summer Turkey Lasagna (a recipe from things. Wcamp as a kid, the food Sarah Armstrong’s dad) and Red “Before, I could only cook was edible … but barely! These Velvet Cupcakes with cream scrambled eggs and bacon,” he days, kids have a multitude of op- cheese frosting. Team Green pre- pointed out. “But, now, I will try tions for summertime activities sented Chicken Parmesan with to make spaghetti at home!” and one of those is “cooking their own addition of Alfredo The next summer session, camp”, where you can bet your Sauce, Tiramisu and Caprese Ke- “Around the World”, is July 25- Chow Bella Kids Iron Chef Contest Team Green Photo Susie Iventosch dsweet cupcake, the meals are bobs—marinated mozzarella 29. The cuisine will run the This is an easy recipe for a parent and child to prepare together. tgoing to be tasty! balls, grape tomatoes and basil all gamut from Chinese and Mexi- Kids love pounding the chicken with a meat mallet. To shorten Chow Bella Kids is offering perched on a skewer. I loved can, to regular old American. the cooking time, use a prepared marinara sauce. an interesting menu of summer these and will definitely be using There’s still a little room at the INGREDIENTS cooking camps this year from this dish for my next party! table, but you’d better hurry! 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves “Farm to Table” and the “All “We chose to make the 1 cup all-purpose flour American Bake Shop” to “At Chicken Parmesan, because it Chow Bella Kids 1 teaspoon salt Nonni’s Table” and “Around the was delicious when we made it For all of the recipes and more 2 eggs, beaten World”, featuring international earlier in the week,” said Sydney information on kids’ summer 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese cuisine. The camps are designed Smith, 11, who loved everything cooking camps, please visit: 1 cup bread crumbs seasoned for “growing gourmets” seven about the class, especially learn- www.chowbellakids.com 2 tablespoons olive oil years and older. ing about new tools and cooking Email: [email protected], 1 cup marinara sauce Each session is comprised of techniques. “And we thought we or call (925) 878-9932 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella 1 batch Marinara Sauce (recipe below) five afternoons of cooking. Dur- could make it pretty easily for the Camp Location: Founders Optional: serve over linguine ing the first four days, kids learn competition. We added the Al- Grove DIRECTIONS to make an entire meal each day, fredo Sauce so we could use more 584 Glenside Drive Preheat oven to 375 degrees. including salad and dessert. Then of this week’s secret ingredient in Lafayette, CA 94549 Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4 inch thick. A meat on Friday they divide into two the recipe.” Conveniently located behind mallet works best for this. teams to compete with their new- While Team Green won the Lafayette Christian Church and Using three shallow dishes, combine flour and salt in one shal- found culinary skills in the “Kids’ overall competition with their de- across from Las Trampas pool. low dish. Place beaten eggs into another shallow dish. In the Iron Chef” or “Cupcake Wars” licious Chicken Parmesan and competitions. As class concludes third dish, mix together the grated parmesan cheese and bread on Thursday, the group is divided crumbs. Dip chicken breasts into the flour mixture, then into t into two teams, and they are beaten egg, and finally into bread crumb mixture to coat. t given a secret ingredient that In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coated chicken and sauté for about 3 or 4 minutes each side, or until chicken is must be used in the dish they pre- cooked through and juices run clear. pare for competition. The week I Pour marinara sauce into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. visited, cheese was the secret in- Add chicken, then place a slice of mozzarella cheese over a gredient. breast, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until “On Thursday, the teams de- cheese is completely melted. cide among themselves what they want to make, so we can have all Marinara Sauce ingredients ready for them on Fri- INGREDIENTS dday,” said Elaine Smit, owner of 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Chow Bella. “We bring in outside 2 small onions, finely chopped judges—parents, grandparents, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped siblings and babysitters—so staff 2 stalks celery, finely chopped can be on hand to assist the kids 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped as needed. All cooking must be 1/2 teaspoon sea salt completed in two hours, so it is 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper also a race against the clock.” Chow Bella Kids Iron Chef Contest Team Red Photo Susie Iventosch 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 2 dried bay leaves r DIRECTIONS Susie Iventosch is the author of Tax Bites and Tasty Morsels, In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium high flame. which can be found at Across the Way in Moraga, Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translu- www.amazon.com, and www.taxbites.net. Susie can be reached at cent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 tea- [email protected]. spoon of each salt and pepper. Sauté until all the vegetables are These recipe is available on our web site soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and t www.lamorindaweekly.com simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about If you would like to share your favorite recipe with Susie please 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with contact her by email or call our office at 925-377-0977. more salt and pepper, to taste.
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Lamorinda Weekly Volume 05 Issue 10 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 The Real Estate Quarter in Review
...read on page D8 Gathering ëRound the Railroad By Diana LaScala-Gruenewald Photos Doug Kohen
An intricately detailed model railroad brings friends, neighbors and train enthusiasts together in Bob and Norma Evans' back yard. Photos Doug Kohen nder a flowering and tree lined hummock, a lumberjack loads up the bed of butterfly, apparently the size of a glider, belies the reality of the model railway. Uhis truck. A moose, stock still near a curtain of waterfall, regards a downstream Bob Evans, a long time Lafayette resident, and his wife Norma are the proud own- fisherman whose knees are deep in a glassy pool. In the nearby town, a man reclines. ers of this model railway. The model landscapes perhaps a third of the Evans’ yard, and He reads a paper and has his shoes shined as he waits for a ruby train. Only a passing includes four trains which run on one thousand feet of track. ... continued on page D11 OUR HOMES Wed., July 20, 2011 Page: D2 THE BEAUBELLE GROUP Glenn and Kellie Beaubelle present... Lamorinda Home Sales recorded PRESTIGIOUS SANDERS RANCH City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: Moraga LAFAYETTE 20 $355,000 $1,750,000 This single level, 5 bdrm, MORAGA 6 $505,000 $1,430,000 3 bath home sprawls over ORINDA 6 $425,000 $1,595,000 a third of an acre. One will Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax in- formation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published five to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained enjoy new paint, landscape, from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. refinished hardwood floors, plantation shutters, LAFAYETTE coffered ceilings, skylights, 856 Acalanes Road, $797,000, 4 Bdrms, 1972 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 6-24-11; crown molding and over Previous Sale: $730,000, 08-11-10 851 Avalon Court, $815,000, 3 Bdrms, 1602 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 6-16-11; 2800 sf of living space. Previous Sale: $365,000, 07-29-97 Offered at $1,150,000 890 Birdhaven Court, $1,464,000, 4 Bdrms, 2574 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 6-17-11; PRIME COUNTRY CLUB ~ 1.6 ACRES Previous Sale: $1,780,000, 08-31-07 3164 Cordova Way, $699,000, 3 Bdrms, 1840 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 6-24-11 Orinda 60 Knox Drive, $915,000, 4 Bdrms, 2378 SqFt, 1975 YrBlt, 6-17-11; Enjoy gardens filled with Previous Sale: $240,000, 07-31-86 gorgeous climbing roses, 3100 La Playa Court, $740,000, 4 Bdrms, 2178 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-14-11; grape vines, meandering paths Previous Sale: $760,000, 04-22-04 and a quaint creekside 3328 Las Huertas Road, $1,505,000, 4 Bdrms, 2307 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 6-24-11 setting. Offering 3 bdrms, 3177 Lucas Drive, $670,000, 3 Bdrms, 1574 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 6-14-11 hardwood floors, French 14 Moss Lane, $500,000, 2 Bdrms, 1442 SqFt, 1987 YrBlt, 6-15-11 doors, vaulted ceiling, some 3279 Mt. Diablo Court #7, $355,000, 2 Bdrms, 1697 SqFt, 1987 YrBlt, 6-14-11; updates and an ideal wine Previous Sale: $355,000, 06-08-11 cellar and tasting room setup. 2 Olde Creek Place, $750,000, 4 Bdrms, 1842 SqFt, 1998 YrBlt, 6-16-11; Offered at $1,450,000 Previous Sale: $475,000, 05-14-99 3802 Quail Ridge Road, $936,000, 4 Bdrms, 2363 SqFt, 1971 YrBlt, 6-24-11; CUSTOM TRADITIONAL ~ BREATHTAKING VIEWS Previous Sale: $357,500, 12-09-92 Orinda 1268 Redwood Lane, $1,120,000, 3 Bdrms, 2047 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 6-15-11 This two-story, 5 bdrm, 3 1619 Reliez Valley Road, $1,149,000, 5 Bdrms, 3017 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 6-14-11 bath home is set back from 21 Samantha Drive, $1,750,000, 5 Bdrms, 4619 SqFt, 2005 YrBlt, 6-21-11; the street creating a grand Previous Sale: $2,650,000, 07-14-06 level entrance. Enjoy 4,125 3268 South Lucille Lane, $745,000, 3 Bdrms, 2146 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 6-17-11; sf, hardwood floors, crown Previous Sale: $157,000, 03-14-86 molding, new hardware, lg 1689 Springbrook Road, $651,000, 3 Bdrms, 1124 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 6-24-11; Previous Sale: $450,000, 12-20-10 windows, gorgeous views, 3724 St. Francis Drive, $1,433,000, 5 Bdrms, 3356 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-16-11 over half an acre. 1515 Sunset Loop, $720,000, 4 Bdrms, 2008 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 6-21-11; Offered at $1,748,000 Previous Sale: $153,000, 01-17-86 308 Willoughby Court, $1,150,000, 4 Bdrms, 2394 SqFt, 1968 YrBlt, 6-17-11 MORAGA 244 Corliss Drive, $995,000, 4 Bdrms, 2294 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 6-24-11; Previous Sale: $910,000, 11-30-09 795 Crossbrook Drive, $1,020,000, 4 Bdrms, 2276 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-14-11; Previous Sale: $560,000, 01-19-00 834 Crossbrook Court, $1,430,000, 4 Bdrms, 3316 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 6-20-11; Previous Sale: $535,000, 03-16-99 12 Josefa Place, $505,000, 2 Bdrms, 1845 SqFt, 1984 YrBlt, 6-17-11; 925.254.1212 Previous Sale: $695,000, 05-25-07 61 San Pablo Court, $1,125,000, 4 Bdrms, 2792 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 6-14-11; [email protected] Previous Sale: $527,000, 05-23-97 www.TheBeaubelleGroup.com 14 Thune Avenue, $660,000, 3 Bdrms, 1570 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 6-21-11 Coldwell Banker's #1 Agent and Group in the SF Bay Area ... continued on page D4 SUE LAYNG PROUDLY PRESENTS... 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◆ In Moraga, the number of single-family when compared to other communities. Extensive experience closings was 40 which was up from 34 in the The seasonal nature of the market is ◆ Acknowledged integrity second quarter of 2010 and 17 in the second also evident as, of the 97 pending sales in the ◆ quarter of 2009. Prices ranged from area, 56 have received acceptable offers since Exceptional results $550,000 to $1,725,000. The average sale June 15. That is an average of about two per price was $930,642 up significantly from day. Office: 925-254-0505 Cell: 925-200-2909 $911,544 a year ago. The average marketing Inventory has fallen off a lot when look- [email protected] time was similar at 27 days on market where ing at the available homes a year ago. In REAL ESTATE DRE# 00592537 a year ago it was 28 days. Lafayette there are 102 on the market while In Orinda, the number of single-family at this similar point in 2010 there were 123. closings was up to 44 from 43 in 2010. Sales In Moraga buyers have their choice of 54 prices ranged from $425,000 to $2,700,000 homes or condominiums down from 64 in with an average price of $1,073,694. In the 2010 and Orinda inventory has fallen from same period of 2010 the average was 98 available properties in 2010 to a current $1,140,414. It took an average of 38 days to supply of 61 homes. expose a home to the market; it was 65 days In total, as of July 13, 2011, there were THE KAUFMANS a year ago and 45 days on the market for the 219 residences available in the three commu- same time frame in 2009. nities including one in Canyon. Asking In the second quarter of this year, on an prices range from $159,000 for a short sale average price per square foot basis, Lafayette condominium in Moraga to $10,750,000 for detached single-family homes sold at $418 a Lafayette property. per square foot a decrease of $42 per square ... continued on next page
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California wisdom As is the case nearly every To envision a cohesive place quarter, the most active price where home, landscape, site range is the more “affordable” price range. At the high end, six and interior are in perfect unison… homes sold above $2,000,000 in the three communities com- To design a compelling, timeless bined. Five were in Lafayette and innovative environment and one in Orinda. In the same that’s more with less… period in 2010, eight homes closed above $2,000,000 in Lamorinda and in 2009 the To venture beyond the number was only two. There are standard-issue home that’s 20 currently available above this custom for everyone but you… amount—ten in Lafayette, nine in Orinda, and one in Moraga. Interest rates continue to ORR Design Offi ce—a unique and rare be attractive and many corpora- fi rm, approaching the design of tions continue to relocate fami- your home from a new perspective. lies both in to and out of the area. We still often see families heading from other local areas for the climate and the schools and as gas prices stay high, many come for the proximity to BART and employment centers in Oak- land and San Francisco. How- ever, another piece of the real estate market—the corporate owned property segment--is ap- pearing less often. Corporations used to buy homes from their transferring employees if the employee could not sell the home prior to a cor- porate “buy out.” Now, buyouts are becoming less commonplace as the costs to make up losses and the carrying costs have hit their corporate bottom lines and many companies have trimmed 925.587.4200 www.ORRdesign.com back their relocation benefits. Buildings Interiors Landscapes CLA 2621 OUR HOMES Wed., July 20, 2011 Page: D 10 Come live on the Golf Course! Level-In, Prime Rossmoor location A real value at $239,000! Recycling in Lamorinda
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Bob Evans in his back yard Photos Doug Kohen
Each train stands about six inches high, and winds over was younger,” he says. “When my son got to be five or Now the Evans family holds an annual open house to bridges, through tunnels and around elaborate scenery. six, I used it as an excuse to go out and buy some for display their railway and make lasting connections Evans’ model includes 110 live trees, one hundred him. They became mine.” The railway that currently in- within their community. While the attendees are buildings, about fifty cars, over two hundred people and habits the Evans’ backyard has been evolving since mostly neighbors and work associates, any train enthu- dozens of other carefully placed props. The scenes sur- 1994. When asked about the parts of railroading that siast is welcome to come, share lemonade and cookies, rounding the train tracks “are things that I just imagine,” he enjoys most, Evans says: “I like recreating reality on socialize and even participate in a scavenger hunt that he says. “For example, there are kids playing in the sand a miniature scale.” The gardening, construction and highlights the detail that Evans has incorporated into lot, [and] there’s a couple gardening. We have a police- fresh air are also pleasant. his model. Kids are welcome too; in fact, they seem to man eating a doughnut over there, and we have a funeral Evans belongs to the Bay Area Garden Railway So- be the most delighted guests as they run back and forth scene, with the grieving widow clutching her head and ciety, whose members periodically hold open houses to and shriek with each passing train. crying as her husband is lowered into his grave.” view each other’s railroads. About five years ago, after “Kids are intrigued [by the trains],” says Evans. Evans, like many, nurtured a love for trains in his their son left for college, Norma Evans suggested that “Sometimes they just get locked in, and sit and stare for childhood. “I always used to have model trains when I the couple do the same for their friends and neighbors. hours.” Lamorinda’s Leading Independent Real Estate Firm.
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Coming Soon New Listing New Listing New Price Debbie Johnston 502 Miner Road 272 Tharp Drive 11 Cortes Court 927 Augusta Drive Hal Kaufman One acre w/lawns, rose garden, fruit trees, lg sports Clean & updated hm on lg pvt lot in great Camino Fully remodeled 4bd/3ba cul-de-sac gem w/open Prof decorated & remodeled detached hm w/grt court, blt-in BBQ & gazebo. Home has been totally Woods neighborhood. Kitchen w/brand new stainless feel, gourmet kitchen/fam rm combo w/gas frplc views of trail & hills. Privately located. Gracious & Margot Kaufman remodeled w/gourmet kitchen, lg formal DR & LR + steel appliances & gas range. Dual-paned windows, insert & flexible floor plan. Nice stone, granite finish spacious - 4 bd, exercise rm can be 5th bd. Lots of great ofc. Lg fam rm off kitchen. newer roof, nice landscaping. work, hdwd flrs, pool, decks. Pvt backyard. hdwd, vaulted ceilings,lg mstr. Susan Zeh Layng Offered at $2,495,000 Offered at $759,000 Offered at $839,000 Offered at $895,000 Art Lehman MORAGA LAFAYETTE LAFAYETTE LAFAYETTE Charles Levine April Matthews I. Bruce Maxon Karen Murphy
New Price New Listing New Price New Listing Ben Olsen 1350 Bollinger Canyon Road 1042 Sunnybrook 3363 St. Mary's Road 652 Augustine Lane Sue Olsen Fabulous Opportunity!!! 33 ac gated estate w/ Charming cottage close to fwy, public trans & Classic ranch on premium lot set back from road. Charming 3bd/2ba home in Burton Valley area. vineyard & lots of usable land. Incredible views dwntwn Lafayette - tucked away on creekside lot Near Laf/Moraga trail. Great oppty for Laf schools. Hardwood floors, crown molding, updated kitchen Kurt Piper throughout this updated executive hm. 4-bd + ofc, & quiet street. Beautiful LR w/beamed vaulted Nice outdoor spaces + pool. LR w/frplc & vaulted and baths. Private location with level yard, pool, play au pair/in law downstairs w/pvt entry. ceiling, wood-burning fireplace & hdwd floors. beam ceiling. Granite counters in kitchen. area, brick patio and garden. Tara Rochlin Offered at $1,545,000 Offered at $589,000 Offered at $799,000 Offered at $925,000 Judy Schoenrock LAFAYETTE LAFAYETTE ROSSMOOR WALNUT CREEK Ann Sharf Steve Smith Jeff Snell Lynda Snell New Listing New Listing New Listing New Price Clark Thompson 1847 Reliez Valley Road 3936 So. Peardale 2600 Tice Creek #2 314 Warwick Drive Newly renovated w/high style & fully updated Fab complete remodel, vaulted ceilings, hdwd flrs, Level-in Yosemite located on the golf course. Charming 4bd fabulous Scottsdale neighborhood. Ignacio Vega amenities & quality features. Lg new Chef's kitchen "Cooks" kitchen, tons of natural light. Custom built- Beautiful remodeled kitchen w/granite counters, Sidewalks. Close to Northgate Hi, Heather Farms Terri Bates Walker w/adjoining fam rm & formal LR/DR + stylish mstr ins. Great indoor/outdoor living. Inviting patio, lvl newer cabinets/applis. New paint, cpts, crown Park, trails. Many recent updates. Kit/fam rm suite. Lots of bedrooms, new baths. lawn, garden area. molding & plantation shutters, W/D, sunny patio. open to grt back yd, hdwd flrs, new paint/cpts. Ann Ward Offered at $1,650,000 Offered at $1,225,000 Offered at $239,000 Offered at $649,000 Dan Weil Visit www.villageassociates.com Margaret Zucker to see our weekly online previews updated every Wednesday and Friday by noon. Click on Sunday Open House Friday after 5 PM for Open House listings
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