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too perfect Premiere at The Orinda By Andrea A. Firth he title of Orinda-based movie producer Julie Rubio’s new ship, divorce, bullying and how these things impact kids,” says attends Orinda Intermediate School or Miramonte High School. Tfilm, too perfect, carries a not so subtle hint of irony. Rubio. As the teens in the film deal with these heavier issues, For almost all of the young actors, this was their first experience Rubio’s latest cinematic venture addresses the emotional ups and there is also a lot of laughter, teasing, and playfulness, which in film. The film’s leads are played by Rubio’s son Elijah Ste- downs young people deal with as they transition from middle suitably characterizes this time in life when young people step vana and a close family friend, Tessa Hanson. Rubio recruited school to high school—a time many teens would describe as less toward adulthood with one foot still planted in childhood. most of the other actors for the film through Elijah’s network of than perfect. “It’s a coming of age film about first love, friend- The majority of the cast of too perfect is from Orinda and friends except for a few young actors from southern California. ... continued on page A6

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Town News A2 - A6 Proposed for Christmas Bugging Moraga Letters to the Editor A7-A8 By Cathy Dausman Not to be Missed B1-B4 Tree Lot to eliminate standing water. Sports C1-C3 By Cathy Tyson Standing water is a mosquito’s Classified C2 s Lafayette ready for a 315 unit units per acre, or one house per five best friend. Mosquitoes and people Shop Moraga C4 Iapartment complex spread among acres. Prior to that, it had been zoned are not best friends. Mosquitoes can Life in Lamorinda D1-C5 fourteen buildings with over 500 to allow a maximum of 35 dwelling transmit West Nile virus, dengue Service Directory C3 parking spaces at the Christmas tree units per acre in Administrative/Pro- fever, dog heartworm disease and Community Service D4 lot site near Acalanes High School? fessional/Office/Multifamily Resi- malaria. They lay their eggs in stand- Dining D5 If approved, The Terraces would be dential classification (APO). ing water during breeding season in Schools D6-D8 the largest project in Lafayette’s his- Many residents at that time May or June. HOW TO CONTACT US D8 tory. City staff just received the ap- made it very clear to the City Council Contra Costa County has 23 dif- Our Homes F1-F8 plication from the owner of the they were not in favor of any devel- ferent kinds of mosquitoes, says This Week Read About: 22-acre parcel, the Dettmer family, opment on that parcel – citing traffic CCMVCD’s Deborah Bass. In peak Building Heights Tightened A2 and is reviewing it for completeness. concerns and preserving views at this season they mature from egg to biting Bandshell Renovations A4 Building the proposed development gateway location. adult in just five days and can travel Moraga Way Traffic Workshop A6 hinges getting the necessary permits Although the City Council or- up to 20 miles from where they hatch. State of the College D1 from the Planning Commission and dered staff to rezone the land to a Josefa Cabnda disperses a mosquito They need very little water—just a Fulbrights Visit D3 the Design Review Committee. lower density category, “The devel- treatment Photo A. Scheck couple tablespoons-- to reproduce. Campo's The Laramie Project D7 In April of last year, after oper submitted the application before ontra Costa Mosquito & Vector She says mosquitoes reproducing in months of meetings and heated public the rezoning process got underway,” Half-Day Camp Guide E1-E4 CControl District (CCMVCD) is clogged rain gutters number in the comment, the City Council directed said City Manager Steven Falk in his tens of thousands, but that “neglected Deep-Water Aerobics C2 busy waging war. The agency re- staff to down-zone the property to a Friday Summary. cently treated Moraga hills and open swimming pools remain our number lower density zoning category, LR-5 ... continued on page A2 spaces against mosquito infestations, one concern. “rural residential” up to .2 dwelling inspected creeks and treated tree holes ... continued on page D2

Sports C1-C3 Life in Lamorinda D1-C5 Our Homes F1-F8 SMC Baseball Storms into Fate Brings War Hero to 2011 Bringing Back the WCC Play Lafayette Natives Garden Tour By Bryant West By Cathy Tyson By Sophie Braccini The Saint Mary’s Gaels en- Through a very extraordinary col- Alma Raymond wanted to see tered conference play last lection of events, Lafayette’s own more Orinda homes featured on week on a win streak and Citizen of the Year, Karen Mul- the annual Bringing Back the kept it up with a series win vaney, was inspired to reach out to Natives Garden Tour, so she ap- over the USF Dons in San Louis Zamperini – former proached Tour organizer Kathy Francisco. The Gaels, win- Olympic athlete, Army Bom- Kramer about her new front ners of nine of their past 11 bardier, survivor of a plane crash yard; Raymond’s will be one of contests, ...read on page C2 and forty-seven ...read on page D1 three new ... read on page D4 Page: A2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 ]A eÉv~vÄ|yy INVITING TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD TRADITIONAL…

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Downtown Building Height Requirements Tightened By Aleksandr Auzers, with Cathy Tyson re we serious about preserv- Dolores Drive and First Street, where would still be required to adhere to the City staff’s recommendations for “A ing Lafayette’s character,” a maximum height of forty-five feet the City’s general design standards. the DSP, adding that Lafayette is “not Eliot Hudson, representing the Se- is prescribed. City planning staff explained that little anymore.” Other citizens cluded Valley Homeowners’ Associ- The Downtown Specific Plan, that under the DSP, height exception voiced concerns that the DSP will ation, asked rhetorically, “or is this all which is still being revised and petitioners would address the Plan- overcomplicate investment in a joke?” Hudson’s impassioned plea weighed, must ultimately obtain City ning Commission, whose evaluation Lafayette, degrade the town’s char- to the City’s seven-member Planning Council approval. In its current state, of the proposal must conclude that acter, or lead to increased levels of Civic News Commission, which met in a special the Plan proposes a general limit of the project under consideration meets traffic congestion. One man, who Public Meetings session to discuss the ongoing matter three building stories, with a maxi- criteria within several broad stan- was admonished by the Chair for un- of the City’s Downtown Specific mum height of thirty-five feet. Of dards, or “findings.” The standards civil behavior, accused the Commis- City Council Plan (DSP), was one of the latest central concern on Wednesday, can generally be construed to require sion of ignoring the wishes of Monday, April 25, 7:00 pm salvos in an increasingly contentious March 30, were the DSP regulations buildings which: are proportionally Lafayette’s citizens, calling it “gut- Lafayette Library & Learning Center, dispute between supporters and op- which allow developers to petition sound, yield relatively unobstructed less.” Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd ponents of the DSP’s building height for and obtain exemptions to this views from the outside, and provide The Commission voted 5-2 in limits. limit, for a new maximum of forty- easily-accessible services that pro- favor of the DSP’s height limit ex- Planning Commission Presently, developers wishing five feet in all Downtown zones. mote the public interest. Projects emption procedures. Commissioners Monday, April 18, 7:00 pm to construct buildings in Lafayette Conversely, four special areas which are found to satisfy the find- Mark Mitchell and Will Lovitt were Lafayette Library & Learning Center, which will exceed a hard height limit with reduced maximums are identi- ings are eligible for height limit ex- opposed, with Mitchell stating that he Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd of thirty-five feet must first secure an fied, including Plaza Way, with two ceptions, subject to the did not “have confidence in the qual- amendment to the City’s General stories and thirty-five feet, and all res- Commission’s vote. itative standards [of the DSP height Design Review Plan. Such amendments are imple- idential neighborhoods in the down- Several people spoke dur- exception findings].” Commissioner Monday, April 25, 7:00 pm mented on a case-by-case basis, re- town area, also with thirty-five feet. ing the public comment period. Jay Rick Humann, siding with the major- Lafayette Library & Learning Center quiring City Council approval. The These areas are ineligible for height Lifson, Executive Director of the ity, described the DSP’s regulations in the Arts & Science Discovery lone exception is the area north of limit exceptions through the DSP. In Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, as “a change in procedure, not a Center at 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Mt. Diablo Boulevard, bounded by all Downtown zones, developers noted that his organization supports change in spirit.” Check online for agendas, meeting notes and announcements City of Lafayette: www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Chamber of Commerce: www.lafayettechamber.org ... continued from page A1 “There is no typical or required time to complete a rezoning – it depends on the parcel(s), land use, environmental considerations and staff resources,” said Ann Merideth, Special Projects Manager for the City of Lafayette. “The applicant is proposing to develop Police Report the project under the current zoning Is it on the “day old” shelf? Administrative / Professional / Of- 3/29/11 Going to “pick up” a fice.” couple things at Safeway usu- “Once the application is ally means you pay for them. A deemed complete, the project will customer who witnessed the have to undergo public review by the shoplifting flagged down police Design Review Committee and the and pointed out the perp. A store Planning Commission,” said Mered- clerk signed a citizen’s arrest; ith. She added the application will the suspect was cited and re- need to obtain a Land Use Permit, leased and the items (meat and Pool view image of The Terraces of Lafayette Courtesy of Norm Dyer, Loving and Campos Architects. Hillside Development Permit and flowers valued at $19.64) were Tree Removal Permit. “An example re-shelved. What could have of a land use finding is the project is been the start of a nice romantic not detrimental to the health, safety dinner must have caused quite a and general welfare of the city,” said bit of indigestion. Achieve your financial Merideth. goals with our help “We’re excited about the proj- No stamp of approval, 3/19/11 ect, it offers a great diversity of hous- Mailboxes continue to present a Portfolio Management ing that will be a community benefit,” tempting target in Lafayette, A Relationship of Trust Since 1975 Financial Planning said attorney Allan Moore who repre- this time on Monticello Road. Celebrating 36 Individual Stocks and Bonds sents the property owner. “Not every- Several were vandalized, one to one can afford a single family home Celebratingars 36 in Business!Old Fashioned Customer Service Michael Frazier the tune of $700. Only one res- Vice-President, Portfolio Manager in Lafayette. We respect the process ident (the one out $700) filed a Years in Business!www.bedellinvest.comOld F 800-783-0344 and Moraga Resident and want to work with neighbors and police report. community groups” In a letter sent to the City with Ripe for picking, 3/11/11- the building application, Moore 3/14/11 Some worm picked an spelled out the history of the property, RecycleBank® Apple Mac computer book “Since 2001 the City of Lafayette has from the backseat of an un- made intermittent attempts to change locked car parked on Reliez GET REWARDED FOR RECYCLING! the General Plan and zoning designa- Station Road. “I didn’t think tion.” Having not heard from the City anyone would find it,” said the Call 888.727.2978 today to get started. Council since July of last year, and former owner. Famous last with a record of stop and start admin- words. Police have no leads. istrative hearings, and reversing its For More own decision, Moore concludes, “the Not a pretty yearbook picture, Information Visit City has treated the Dettmer family in 3/18/11 A minor was caught on a terribly unfair manner over the ten the grounds of Acalanes High www.wastediversion.org year period…After all of this time, the School with less than an ounce Dettmer family has a right to move of marijuana in his possession. forward with a project application Police photographed the suspect consistent with current General Plan and had him sign a written and zoning designations.” statement. Although no one is arguing that property owners don’t have rights, the Stooping to drink, 3/26/11 Po- timing of this application seems odd lice charged a minor with public in contrast with Moore’s earlier state- intoxication when they found ments. In the February 17, 2010 edi- him on his front porch, slurred tion of this paper we reported that at of speech and with suspiciously a recent City Council meeting Moore alcohol-tainted breath. He was stated that the Dettmer family was not later released to his mother. proposing a project on the site. But www.facebook.com/CCCSWA in September 2010, we reported Moore said it would be unreasonable Accepted recyclable items Junk mail Pet food, Steel, Tin cans Prescription bottles (empty) Catalogs Food containers (no Styrofoam) Cardboard, Boxes, packages Magazines Buckets without handles Envelopes (plastic windows OK) Bottles Tub containers (yogurt, cottage not to allow the family to develop the Carbonless paper Manila folders Gift wrap (non-metallic) Shredded paper (in a paper bag) Water jugs cheese, margarine, #1-#7) property, “and we are exploring all Paper towel & toilet paper Tubes Telephone books Household cleaning containers (empty) Metal Plastic (Containers only; empty; Newspapers and inserts Jars Detergent bottles Shampoo & conditioner bottles Cookie sheets rinsed; with chasing arrows #’s1-5 options.” For more information on Salad dressing bottles (rinsed) Post-its Baby wipe containers Glass (Rinsed; all colors; lids, caps OK) Pet food bags & 7; lids, caps OK) the project, including detailed archi- Aluminum foil (clean) Office paper Envelopes with metal clasps Food cans (clean) Bleach bottles Aluminum pie plates Paper bags CRV beverage containers Detergent boxes Aluminum cans ... and many more tectural plans, go to their website Tissue paper (gift type) Milk jugs (soda, water, juice) Egg cartons (paper only; no Styrofoam) Lids and caps please check our website www.terracesoflafayette.com. 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Civic News Complimentary Staging With Your Listing Public Meetings ]A eÉv~vÄ|yy Julie Barlier (925) 588-4300 [email protected] Town Council Realtors www.JulieBarlier.com DRE#01829339 Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 pm Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, SMC Moves Fields to Make Room for New Rec Center 1010 Camino Pablo By Sophie Braccini Planning Commission ithin a few months the en- of the chain link fence. A 10-foot vines. wards obtaining approval for the new Monday, April 18, 7:30 pm Wtrance to Saint Mary’s Col- high net fence will extend above the SMC will now be working to- recreation center. Moraga Library, 1500 Saint Marys Rd lege will look quite different. Right chain link fence on the northwest, now, as one enters the campus on north and northeast sides. The total Changes Spur Noise Concerns Among Neighbors Saint Mary’s Parkway, the view is of height will be 18 feet. A 25x60-foot Design Review As Saint Mary’s College moves After hearing SMC’s presentation Monday, April 25, 7:00 pm the white chapel set against the back- “batter’s eye” wall will be installed drop of the hills, with green fields to behind the center outfield fence. forward with plans to shuffle its and listening to the neighbors’ Moraga Library, 1500 Saint Marys Rd the left and right of the driveway. There will also be a 25x35-foot score sports fields, some of its neighbors concerns, Moraga Planning are worried about the conversion Director Lori Salamack proposed Maintaining that open feel will be a board behind the right outfield fence. Liaison of an existing grass field, located that the college be allowed to challenge when the baseball field, The plans for the baseball field in- Friday, May 13, 8:00 am between the Stadium and the light the fields until 9:00 p.m., and which is now located at the south cor- clude new landscaping with redwood Fire Station, 1280 Moraga Way McKeon Pavilion – close to then perhaps earn the right to use ner of the campus, is relocated next to trees to screen the backside of the bat- Bollinger Canyon Road and the them until 10:00 p.m. Check online for agendas, meeting the college’s front door. ter’s eye and score board. Tension Bluffs residential area – to a “We were in support of the notes and announcements According to the college, moving poles varying in height from 30 to 50 synthetic turf playing field. Planning Director's proposal to Town of Moraga: the baseball field to the east, by the feet tall would be installed along the Scheduled improvements include limit the lighting/use to 9:00 p.m. www.moraga.ca.us entrance, is the only option short of southwest, south and southeast sides Chamber of Commerce: four new 70-foot high light poles initially, as a neighborly gesture, grading the hills that will allow the of the baseball field to deflect foul with 12 lights on each pole. It’s with the proviso that it could be www.moragachamber.org construction of a new recreation cen- balls and for the bullpen. not the lights per se that the extended to 10:00 p.m. if Moraga Citizens’ Network: ter – complete with a pool – where the Brother Dominic Berardelli, Spe- neighbors dread; with the lights nighttime use of that particular www.moragacitizensnetwork.org baseball field now stands. cial Assistant to the President of comes the authorization to use field did not present a problem to “The view will never be the SMC, stated that with the deep set- the field until 10:00 p.m. – it is neighbors,” commented Bluff’s same,” commented Design Review back and the addition of trees, the per- potential noises in the night that resident Frank Comprelli. “In other Board (DRB) Chair Allen Sayles dur- spective entering the campus would are raising concerns. words, allow for the neighbors to ing the DRB meeting on March 28. not be compromised. The college was eager to play a acclimate to the new environment The biggest visual impact will be cre- The DRB unanimously approved ‘good neighbor’ role as it and get some experience with a ated by the right outfield fence located the design of the new field and made presented the project to the 9:00 p.m. limit before expanding 70 feet southwest of the main en- the recommendation to cover the out- community. College staff and to 10:00 p.m.” The DRB voted Police Report trance road. side of the right outfield fence with a consultants came in number the against this plan, enacting the Driving post-D.U.I., 4/02/11 Near The outfield fences will have 8- filling that will allow the growth of a Design Review Board meeting to 10:00 p.m. shut down. the intersection of Camino Pablo foot high green padding on the inside mix of evergreen and deciduous explain their project. at Rimer an Acura was pulled over for having a broken tail light. The 40-year-old Moraga resident Bandshell Addition and Renovation: Park Foundation showed the officer his expired dri- ver’s license. A routine check showed his license was suspended to Present Plans for a prior D.U.I. He was cited By Sophie Braccini and released. Big no no. The facility needs an update, says Foundation vice president Bob Reynolds, “As our audience grows, Girls behaving badly, 4/01/11 At we’re a bit on top of each other working in the snack about 10:00 p.m. officers who shack.” Reynolds continued, “Additionally, we need were providing security for the to keep up with the Health Department regulations Teen Dance at the New Rheem that require that food preparation be done inside.” Theatre were notified of a physical On Thursday, April 14, the Park Foundation in- fight involving between six and vites the community to view plans for the expansion nine teenage girls in the lobby. and renovation of the food service facility. The Cops observed one teen girl being meeting will be held at the Hacienda de las Flores dragged outside by her hair, while from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and light refreshments will be another girl appeared to be hitting served. her with a closed fist. Both the The improvements would double the size of the suspect and the victim fled the current facility, enclosing what is now a concrete scene and could not be located. slab that extends ten feet behind the current shack. The Park Foundation believes that the upgrade will And again that same night, permit other local groups to organize their own 4/01/11 Police saw a boy and girl events, including food preparation, at the park as walking near Moraga Road and Conceptual design of bandshell by architect Stan Nielsen well. This season will be spent planning and getting noticed the girl appeared to be in- veryone who has been to a summer concert at for the audience. Long lines form to the right of the permits. Exterior construction will start this Octo- toxicated. The 14-year-old young Ethe Moraga Commons Park has smelled the stage, while inside the ‘snack shack,’ cramped vol- ber, and a presentation to the Town is scheduled for lady admitted to drinking before aroma of hamburgers and hotdogs prepared on-site unteers do their best to satisfy hungry spectators. April, 2012. the aforementioned teen dance. Cops called her dad to pick her up. They were informed of the Town Haffner Talks Turkey of Moraga Juvenile Diversion Program and agreed to sign up. By Sophie Braccini oraga’s large, feathered and possible solutions, be studied by ment of Fish and Game. If the prob- the State of California added turkeys D.U.I., 3/31/11 A Dodge Ram Mdenizens may not know it staff and returned to the Council for lem is confirmed, the department can to the list of creatures that can be was pulled over for making a left yet, but a powerful adversary has just consideration. issue an order to kill a set number of killed with a permit in cases of prop- turn onto Camino Pablo from taken aim at them. During the March “It is a very difficult question with turkeys. A similar issue recently set erty damage and public health prob- Canyon Road without using his 23rd Town Council meeting John animal rights issues, required Fish & Danville’s Canyon Country Club in lems. signal. The 44-year-old male Haffner, Pear Prince and 2009 Mor- Game permits, and other concerns,” an uproar – the homeowner’s associ- “We have received complaints driver seemed drunk, so police did aga Citizen of the Year, complained indicated Town Manager Jill ation received a permit to have 75 about turkey issues on and off for the a blood alcohol test. The legal that recurrent large flocks of Melea- Keimach, who said she asked Chief birds killed, but other residents called past few years,” said Priebe, “I will limit to drive is .08, but his reading gris gallopavo, or wild turkeys, infest of Police Bob Priebe to look into the the procedure inhumane. The Ross- find out what our options are and let came back at .177, so he was taken his neighborhood; leaving behind matter. moor community was also an early the Council decide how it wants to into custody. depredation and waste. 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Food or cash donation required to local food bank determined by club. Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo c.d./e.f.t. program. New members only. Not valid with any other offer. Gordan Nathan Photo A. Scheck home in Moraga, he was instru- Center. Valid only at participating locations through 4/17/11. © 2011 Curves International, Inc. Tri-City Dance to be Held Despite Recent Trouble Check out By Sophie Braccini home prices espite a fight requiring police intervened to break up the fight and Committee chair Layth Ramatala, Dintervention at the last teen I am still in shock,” says Beau “A large portion of our discussions in dance held at the New Rheem The- Behan, the manager of the New were dedicated to making sure that atre, the Youth Involvement com- Rheem Theatre, “we put on these the safety of these students are as- your mittees from Lafayette, Moraga events for teens to have a safe place sured. There are clothing require- and Orinda are determined to hold to have fun; this is not a money ments along with breathalyzers and neighborhood the dance they are jointly sponsor- maker for us, if something like this pat downs. With these precaution- Alex Gailas at ing on April 22. The groups have happens again we may stop the ary measures taken, we believe that been working together, and with dances.” Behan adds that he’s been we should not confront any prob- www.lafayettehouseprices.com theater, since last November on working with the Police Chief to lems.” their plans to host students from tighten the security rules at the the- “The three Parks and Recre- Traditional Marketing is no longer enough Acalanes, Campolindo, and Mira- ater and that people breaking those ation Departments and three teen Ask me about my marketing systems monte high schools. rules will be ejected. advisory committees have worked A dance on April 1st that rallied As for the upcoming dance, “It many hours to host a successful call Alex Gailas Call me! 350 teens was stopped by police is both the Rheem Theatre’s and and safe event on April 22. We after a violent incident between three teen committees’ goal to plan to go forward with the event,” Broker, Owner, CRS, GRI, CFS Orinda resident teenage girls (see our police blot- make this a safe and fun dance,” said Moraga Parks and Recreation since 1984 ter). “I was one of the people who says Moraga Youth Involvement Director Jay Ingram. 925-254-7600 Office: 925-254-7600 Cell: 925-788-0229 Confusing Incident near Rancho Laguna Park [email protected] he Contra Costa County Sher- lifted to John Muir Hospital where he a shooting took place. The investiga- Search MLS at Tiff’s office reported that on underwent surgery. Police conducted tion into the incident continues. Tuesday April 5 at 4:45 p.m. a suspi- a search on land and in the air but S. Braccini AlexGailas.com cious circumstance happened at 30 could not locate a suspect. Doctors Quail Crossing, opposite Rancho La- who operated on the young man guna Park. An 18-year-old male who could not find any trace of a bullet, was working on the property called and could not qualify the wound as a out to his co-workers and said he had gun injury. According to Sheriff’s been shot in the belly. They called for staff, no one heard a gun shot and at help, and the injured man was air- this point it cannot be confirmed that Moraga Teens Collect for Underprivileged Kids By Sophie Braccini and Facilities Coordinator for the Town of Moraga who is in charge of the MYIC organization, “they are committed to school, sports, then they come to the MYIC meetings and they want to do more.” The idea came up as part of a group discus- sion, “We all agreed that it would be a memorable year if we could take on a large-scale project,” says Layth Ramatala, Campolindo student and chair of the MYIC, “We originally had a few options and then narrowed MYIC displayed the supply they it down to this backpack drive.” need at the Park Foundation Life According to Shelter Inc., on Member reception. any given night in Contra Costa Photo Kimberley Nelson County there are almost 7,000 embers of the Moraga Youth homeless men, women, and chil- MInvolvement Committee dren; 68% are part of a homeless (MYIC) will go door to door on family with children. Shelter Inc. April 16 to ask for donations and provides them with a roof and helps school supplies. The MYIC is com- the children get to school every prised of about a dozen middle morning. school and high school students who “As always, it is difficult to un- serve the community at Town func- derstand that just 20 minutes away tions, organize children’s activities, from us, people are struggling to and every year choose a local social make a living,” says Ramatala. “I justice issue they want to work on. am sure everyone can agree that liv- This year, in partnership with Shel- ing in a safe place like Moraga is ter Inc., they plan to donate 20 back- wonderful, but a lot of us fail to rec- packs full of necessities that will be ognize that just outside of our town, given to children whose families people are just above or even below cannot provide them. “A meaningful the poverty line. This backpack charitable drive,” commented Mor- drive is not only a great way to do- aga Mayor Karen Mendonca. nate to people in need, it is also a “These kids are great, they im- great way to inform Moragans of the press me more and more,” says hardships people face within our Kimberley Nelson, the Recreation Contra Costa community.” Page: A6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Certified Green Builder Upper Rockridge McCartt Construction Inc. Custom Homes & Renovations Building in Lamorinda Since 1999 Peter & Darlene (925) 376-5717

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Orinda to Hold Moraga Way Traffic Workshop - April 26th By Andrea A. Firth raffic moved smoothly along throughout the school year is the knowledged that it was a band-aid dees will be invited to participate in TMoraga Way between Mira- bane of carpoolers and commuters as fix to a much bigger traffic issue; breakout groups to identify the issues monte High School and the Cross- hundreds of students make their way TSAC now plans to take a look at and possible solutions to the Moraga roads during the morning rush hour to Del Rey Elementary, Orinda Inter- that larger issue. Way traffic quagmire. The meeting over the past week. What happened mediate, and Miramonte High. No- On Tuesday, April 26th TSAC is open to all residents, and represen- to the congestion and snail’s pace left-turn signs have been installed at will host a community workshop to tatives from the Orinda Union Civic News pattern that typically characterizes Ivy Drive and most recently South- discuss concerns about the traffic School District and Miramonte High both the northbound and southbound waite Court to stem the flow of traf- along the entire length of Moraga School have been invited to attend. Public Meetings morning journeys on Moraga Way? fic down Ivy Drive by limiting the Way. According to City Engineer Spring Break happened, which kept use of the street as a bypass and forc- Janice Carey the workshop will in- Community Workshop City Council Special Meeting carloads of Orinda’s students in bed ing drivers to stay on Moraga Way. clude an overview of the traffic stud- - Traffic Concerns on Moraga Way Budget Workshop or on vacation and off the city’s main When the City’s Traffic Safety Ad- ies that have been conducted for April 26th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 4:00 pm thoroughfare. visory Committee (TSAC) recom- Moraga Way and the traffic consult- Founders Auditorium, Orinda Auditorium, Orinda Library, Traffic on Moraga Way from mended the additional no-left turn ant, who works with the City, will be Community Center 26 Orinda Way 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. on weekdays signage on Moraga Way, they ac- on hand to answer questions. Atten- Planning Commission A Special City Council / Planning State of the City Commission Joint Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26, at Luncheon on April 20th 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Room, By Andrea A. Firth Orinda Library, 26 Orinda Way esidents of Orinda will have the op- Check online for agendas, meeting Rportunity to hear how things are going notes and announcements in their fine city at the upcoming State of the City of Orinda: City Address to be given by Mayor Victoria www.cityoforinda.org Smith on Wednesday, April 20th. Hosted by Chamber of Commerce: the Rotary Club of Orinda and the Orinda www.orindachamber.org Chamber of Commerce, the lunch and pres- The Orinda Association: entation will be held at the Orinda Commu- www.orindaassociation.org nity Center. The event will also include special recognitions for members of Victoria Smith Orinda’s business community: Julian Jurice- Photo Ohlen Alexander vic, owner of Orinda Taxi; and Orinda Orinda Rotary member Dick Birkhalter, Council member Amy Worth, and News’ editor Sally Hogarty and business columnist Valerie Hotz. Tickets are Richard Nelson, Chair of the Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission, $20 and available through the Chamber website, www.orindachamber.org, manned the City's table on opening day of the Orinda Farmers' Market. rsvp by April 15th. Photo Ohlen Alexander Police Report Not lucky on Las Vegas, 3/25/11 too perfect Premiere at The Orinda Las Vegas Road, that is. The ... continued from page A1 rear slider of a home was pried When asked about the upcoming premiere of Rubio. “We have this gorgeous theater in a down- Square: Back row (L to R) Aaron Valled, Mia Har- open for burglar(s) to gain ac- too perfect to be held at the Orinda Theater later in town surrounded by beautiful hills. We need to sup- nett, Antonio Salmeron, Tyler Maramonte, Jake cess and the electricity to the April, there is a palpable feeling of nervous antici- port what we have here.” Linares; front row (L to R) Maddie Geary, Madison rear of the home was shut off at pation among the local cast. They have yet to view Front page photo: The Orinda-based cast of Gibson, Lindsey Watters, Tessa Hanson, Elijah the main fuse box. Perhaps in the full-length version of the film, and it will be the too perfect on the steps outside Table 24 at Theater Stavena, Haley Stanton. Photo A. Firth case the door was hooked up to first time for most to see themselves on a theater’s an alarm system? The elderly big screen. All of the cast members recall the two too perfect will screen at the Orinda Theater on Friday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday. female victim was unable to take weeks of filming last summer as a good time and May 1st at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. There will a Q and A with the cast following the an inventory of missing items enjoyed hanging out, making a new set of friends, screenings. Tickets are $10. too perfect will also be shown at Miramonte High School on due to a medical condition. and getting to know the film crew. “I thought being Friday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. This screening is open to the public and 25% of the ticket in the film was an amazing experience,” says Jake proceeds will be donated to Miramonte. Tools taken, 3/25/11 Directly Linares, who plays one of Elijah’s good friends in across the street, at a home also the film, “The acting wasn’t that hard, but it was on Las Vegas Road, approxi- definitely work and harder than it looks.” mately $1,000 worth of tools The movie was filmed at locations throughout were taken. Police happened to Lamorinda including Theater Square, Republic of be at the neighbor’s home noted Cake, Loard’s Ice Cream, 24 Hour Fitness, and Mi- above and came to check to see ramonte High School. (Miramonte Principal Adam if anyone had seen or heard any- Clark plays a small part in the film.) “You even see thing unusual when they found the crosses in Lafayette in the background of one the door open. The home was scene,” says Rubio, “You can’t deny it’s a part of ransacked and there was dam- our landscape, but it’s not there to make sort of po- age to the sliding door. litical statement.” Rubio says she set much of the film in Orinda Plate problems, 3/25/11 A car because she wants to contribute to the changing was pulled over on southbound vibe of the downtown. “I want people who come Camino Pablo at Highway 24 to Orinda to find it to be a cool, little city,” says for not having a front license Rubio, and she believes movies might be a way to plate and having the rear plate of foster that image. She mentions other Bay Area a different car. The driver ad- cities that have served as film locations, such as San mitted to placing the plate on the Rafael which served as a film site for the movie vehicle, saying he recently American Graffiti. “They may have only done a bought it, but surprisingly he day filming there, but people still go to visit San didn’t have a bill of sale with Rafael to see that set location.” him and he was driving on a “Film is the strongest medium we have,” says suspended license.

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Share your thoughts with our community! Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the express views of the writer and not necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. All published letters will include the writer's name and city/town of residence -- we will only accept letters from those who live in, or own a business in, the communi- ties comprising Lamorinda (please give us your phone number for verification purposes only). Letters should be 350 words or less; letters of up to 500 words will be accepted on a space-available basis. email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 Editor: cancer. However, these studies examine Lafayette Measure B My only problem with the GIANT, health effects only in the short-term. The STARK WHITE lettering on our new early introduction and ubiquity of cell Editor: friendly DOLLAR STORE is that phones in Scandinavia translates into a As a thirty year resident of Lafayette they don't flash 24/7. I do hate to com- 240% increased risk of glioma for indi- and a full time Real Estate Broker for plain, but... viduals using their cell phone in excess 27+ years in Lamorinda, I urge you to Jari Hazard of ten years. vote for Measure B which will pro- Moraga Comparatively, Israel, Germany, Fin- land, Russia, Switzerland, France, and vide temporary emergency funding for our top rated Lafayette Schools. Editor: Canada have all expressed serious The passage of Measure B will posi- All taxpayers are not treated equal. concerns. Switzerland already requires tively impact our property values. Take Ivy Dr. residents as an example. SAR warning labels on cell phones, Threatened by the ongoing state They pay property taxes like we all and France already has cell phone budget crisis, our elementary and mid- do, but they get preferential treatment. marketing restrictions to children. Ad- dle schools need this support now. It Even though, they live in the Ivy Dr. ditionally, the U.S. President’s Com- goes directly to classroom instruction loop going to Miramonte High School mission on Cancer reports that and will help keep our schools among and also, what the city of Orinda con- extended cell phone usage causes the top in the State. siders a collector street and feeder to brain tumors. It is inexcusable to allow I believe one of the most important two schools, they decide who goes technological advances invented to en- factors in families with school aged through "their" street and who does rich our lives rob us of our lives in- children coming to Lafayette is the ex- not. They decided, sometime ago that stead. Reducing direct radiation cellence of our public schools. Some they do not want Miramonte High exposure to the brain can be achieved come from out of state, but many school traffic going through their by promoting simple precautionary come from other Bay Area communi- street in the mornings. measures like wearing a headset, using ties. Our top rated Lafayette school So, they went to the City Council and the speakerphone, or texting. Enacting district is of monumental importance the City granted them a No Left Turn simple precautions to reduce exposure in their decision to relocate here. As restriction on "their street." They did will save us from a potential global long as our public schools are among not want students parking in "their" epidemic of brain tumors. the best in the State, the demand for street and the City granted them re- Consumers must continue to demand homes in this area will continue, and strictive parking on Ivy Drive. the successful Right to Know ordi- this will continue to directly impact They got privileges they did not de- nance be implemented in San Fran- our property values. serve at the expense of the City tax- cisco. Consumers must demand cell Whether you have school aged chil- payers, that not only pay property phones require warning labels similar dren in the Lafayette or not, I urge you taxes, but pay school parcel taxes and to cigarettes. Consumers must demand to support this important Measure B. end up restricted from using a public their city follow in the footsteps of San Sincerely, street and get tickets if they dare to do Francisco. Even if we agree to dis- Patricia Battersby so. Is that fair? agree on the validity of current studies, Lafayette No left turn restriction went up on we should make the compromise that Southwaite Ct, to insure that Ivy Drive information and simple precautions ... continued on page A8 was fully blocked from traffic going help protect public health. back to "their" street. Is worth men- Sincerely, tioning that left turns are still legal on Zack Marks Leslee Lane. Lafayette Maria Campos Orinda

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As a Lafayette City Council member, I believe opinion, the citizens of Lafayette are being exploited C abinet M odifications the entire community should support schools. and frightened by a dire scenario if we do not vote for Speak with any leading Lafayette realtor to learn that another increase AGAIN. schools attract new homebuyers to Lafayette. As I cam- The District has gone to the well too many times with With over 25 years fulfilling custom needs, we can alter or modify most cabinetry, while still utilizing your existing cabinetry for: paigned last fall, I encountered many new families, each the same horrendous school district decline predicted of whom “Loves Lafayette.” if we do not vote more money to the District. It is time • Large TVs/ Refrigerators and appliances Licensed Cabinet & • Recycle Bins and shelf pullouts Millwork Contractor The schools’ appeal keeps Lafayette’s population steady for the District to be forthright with its citizens. • Cabinet alterations/repairs #598395 and partially mitigates the decline in home values. New I have two questions. Thinking about home, office, entertainment, custom cabinetry, shelving, residents volunteer for school and other activities, patron- 1)- why is the District only using 10% of its $3,000,000 crown mouldings, baseboards, new doors or mantels? We can help there, too! ize local merchants, and pay taxes. Their interest in reserves. I thought reserves were to be used in an emer- Paul Kephart Master Craftsman Lafayette strengthens the community. As their children gency - why ask the citizens to pay more when 925.827.1093 www.TheCabinetMd.com age, these residents will assume other volunteer and career Lafayette School District is only using $300,000 of its leadership positions and maintain Lafayette’s desirability. reserves? Also, Lafayette Arts and Science is donating Measure B is critical for our children. Since 2008, the $1,700,000 and I am sure the PTAs are also raising Lafayette School District’s state revenue declined by money. RESTORE $1,100 per student. The need by Sacramento politicians 2) - whatever happened to the money from the sale of DON’T REPLACE YOUR OUTDOOR FURNITURE to make-up for state budget shortfalls could reduce per three school sites - Burton Valley, Vallecito, and Ellis. pupil spending by another several hundred dollars next These funds have never been mentioned - are they year. gone? Is the District using only the interest? How were Parents are asked to contribute approximately $1,000 per they spent or do they still exist in the reserve account child to augment the school budget. As recent homebuy- Remember, it has only been two years since the District ers, many are stretched. came to us with the same dire predictions. I would Measure B will alleviates the worst of the potential reduc- think one could ask if the administration is so incom- tions but does not allow for lavish spending. Measure B, petent that they were not able to forecast a need for a four-year parcel tax of approximately 50 cents per day, more money two years ago or did they play the game enables us to retain essential programs, provide children of "let's get some now and we can go out for more in BEFORE AFTER with a good education, and maintain Lafayette’s appeal two years." I was told that this was the District's plan for new residents. all along. Please join me in voting for Measure B and watch for your Do I want great schools - absolutely. Do I think the cit- Environmentally friendly power coating process mail ballot in April. izens are being thought of as gullible and easily scared New vinyl re-strapping or sling replacement Sincerely, - absolutely. You may also want to consider that the We can powder coat almost anything Don Tatzin Lafayette test scores have been falling every year - Lafayette even with the influx of money. I only ask that you think Wrought iron furniture and fences seriously about the tax and its timing. Art, architectural structures, automotive parts and more Dear Fellow Lafayette Residents, I would suggest that we call their bluff and see how Pick up and delivery available This letter is to implore you to support our emergency many services are reduced if the citizens do not vote local parcel tax campaign, Measure B. for the tax. Perhaps they would dip into their 1090 SHARY CIRCLE STE C I currently live in Lafayette and was a principal here for $3,000,000 reserve. CONCORD. CA 94518 42 years. During that time I always inquired as to why a Charles Baker (925) 682-4247 new family moved here. As you probably know, 100% Lafayette WWW.PATIOCHAIRCARE.COM of the families I asked responded, “We moved here for the schools.” Editor: A division of West Coast Specialty Inc. Lafayette is an affluent area, but the inverse applies to state It has been my pleasure to be a teacher in the Lafayette funding of our district education budget (we are among School District for over ten years. I have always felt the lowest per student funding in the state). Our budget so blessed to be part of a district that supports the ed- shortfall for 2011-2012 will be two and a quarter million ucation of all the students. Teachers, support staff, ad- more dollars and result in further cuts. ministrators, community foundations and school board For some time we have been facing and making consci- members work together for the common goal of excel- entious muscle and bone cuts to programs, students, serv- lent education for all students. This takes time, energy ices, and staff, all the while trying our best to keep our and money. children’s education the center of our focus. As most are aware, state funding has been unstable, at In addressing these huge cuts in our already decimated best. Every year we are faced with deeper and deeper budget, our Governing Board, staff and community have cuts. For the past three years, we have all worked in- determined some of the 2011-12 budget reductions will credibly hard to keep cuts away from the classroom, include, but are not limited to: while maintaining the excellence in classroom educa- Employee layoffs tion. This year the teachers had two furlough (unpaid) Four additional unpaid furlough days (resulting in four days, which were taken during regular teacher in-ser- less teaching days for students) in addition to the two fur- vice days, keeping student contact days the same. Next lough days implemented in the 2010-11 school year. year we are facing an additional four furlough days Increase in health care co-pay for all employees which will impact the student contact days. Teachers LeapFrog Plumbing Cuts to music and science instruction will be forced to make choices about how to provide $75,000 reduction in technology budget the same excellence within a shorter timeframe. Meas- April is Earthquake Layoff of four elementary teachers ure B will help replace those lost days and preserve the Preparedness Month. Larger class sizes with decreased instructional aide time quality education we have fought so hard to keep. Plan, prepare, protect! Once again, we desperately need our wonderful commu- We are all hoping to weather this “financial” storm and Did you know…In the Northridge nity to partner in funding our schools. Your support will maintain a quality education in the Lafayette School quake, half the fires could have been help mitigate the severity of the impact of the aforemen- District. Please join with me and vote “yes” on Meas- prevented with automatic earth­ tioned cuts the Budget Reduction Plan will require (absent ure B. Head Frog Mo Williams quake­activated gas shutoff valves. passage of Measure B). Sincerely, $89 Earthquake Consider them basic equipment along We all acknowledge we moved here for our excellent Judy Zenoni Safety Check or your with your smoke alarms. schools. Please support Measure B. 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Stay informed. Get involved. Work together to establish stable funding for our schools. Sincerely, UPHOLSTERY SPECIALIST Jenifer Paul REFINISHING AND RESTORATION Lafayette • Slipcovers • Pillows • Window Cushions Join our Public Forum • Custom Upholstery • Design Consulting If you have significant knowledge about an issue facing Lamorinda, or one of its communities, that requires more Marine - Commercial - Residential than the 350 words to which we must limit Letters to the Editor, don’t despair! You can submit your letter to our Pickup & Delivery Available • Free Estimates By Phone Public Forum section. Just send your letter to [email protected] and let us know you’d like to be considered for the Public Forum. We will not accept Public Forum submissions regarding a current ballot measure Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-2 or candidate for public office. Opinions expressed in Public Forum are the express views of the writer and not Family Owned And Operated For Over 55 yrs. necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. 3418 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (925) 962-0579 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B1 Earth Day and Other Spring Celebrations in Lamorinda By Sophie Braccini

A welcoming, spirited community of members ™ Top-ranked swim team ™ Learn-to-swim and adult Masters swim programs ™ 11 tennis courts ™ Private and group tennis lessons ™ USTA teams and regional leagues The Bike Rodeo during Lafayette’s 2010 Earth Day Celebration Photo provided ™ pring has sprung, and Lamorinda’s ready at 9:00 a.m. This is the 6th annual Earth Day Legendland Summer Day Camp Sfor it. For three weekends in a row this event presented by Sustainable Lafayette, the for kids ages 45 and older month, Lamorinda offers activities ranging City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber from Earth Day to spring cleaning – The of Commerce. The day will start with the Bike Wildlife/Earth Day Festival on April 17 in Rodeo at Stanley Middle School, a popular Orinda, Earth Day in Lafayette on April 23, and event for kids who come with their bikes and Moraga Beautiful Day on April 30th are op- learn from the pros how to safely navigate the portunities to build community and help out suburban landscape. “Young kids really get NOW Mother Nature. into the event and appear to learn from it,” says Start in Orinda for the 10th Annual Sustainable Lafayette’s Bart Carr, who organ- Wildlife/Earth Day Festival that will take place izes the rodeo, “and parents are very apprecia- is the ideal in the beautiful Wagner Ranch Nature Area tive.” There will also be Eco Way, a chance (next to Wagner Ranch Elementary School, meet Lafayette green businesses and products, 350 Camino Pablo Road in Orinda) on Sunday buy veggie starters, and visit with local envi- time to join! April 17th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. “The Friends ronmental groups. Other activities will be of- of the Wagner Ranch Nature Area will conduct fered before and after a “Picnic on the Green.” this free festive program to celebrate and sup- For more information, go to www.sustainable- port environmental education programs in the lafayette.org. Apply for membership between Nature Area,” says Naturalist Toris Jaeger. The If you’re not exhausted by all the partying 18 acres of meadows, forest, ponds and stream and feel like giving back to your community, March 1–April 1530 and save are a unique outdoor classroom where environ- Moraga is the place to be at the end of the mental education programs for children are month. On April 30th you won’t be fed or en- conducted. It is also a historical site and has tertained. You will have to get up early and go off served Orinda school children for 30 years. demonstrate your love of nature by giving a $1,500 The program on April 17th, designed with fam- few hours of work to make the town “Moraga ilies in mind, will offer games and discoveries Beautiful.” “We would love to have volunteers our $2,500 Membership Initiation Fee. for adults and children alike – including a to help at the Commons Park this year,” says chance to test-drive Chevrolet’s electric Volt, Moraga Parks and Recreation Director Jay In- giant solar balloon, arts, crafts and games, as gram, “I would recommend wearing old cloth- well as food. For more information go to ing because you will be painting some of the www.fwrna.org. park amenities. The Town will supply gloves, The following weekend, head to Lafayette brushes, paint and stain.” Volunteers should ar- www.sleepyhollowlegends.net for the Annual Earth Day Picnic and Celebra- rive at 8:45am, ready to work from 9:00 a.m.- tion, on the Plaza in downtown Lafayette from noon. For more information, contact Ingram at &Hjccnh^YZAVcZ™Dg^cYV!86.)*+( 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the Bike Rodeo starts [email protected]. .'*"'*)"&&'+ Not to be missed [email protected] The Cultural Nights at Saint Mary’s College SPRING EVENTS take place every spring semester. LU'AU: Cel- ebrating the Polynesian Cultural and Commu- Zumbathon for Japan! A fun, community nity, Saturday, April 30. Registration 5:30-6pm, event Sat, April 16, from 4-6pm at the doors open at 6 pm. Asian Cultural Night , Lafayette Library Community Hall Dance for Thursday, May 5. Registration 5:30-6p.m., a cause with Midori Miller, our Bay Area's doors open at 6pm. Both events will be at the iconic Zumba guru & her fellow intructors Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary's College of while you help Japan. Minimum donation: California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga. $20. Raffle tickets: $5 each (prizes include two free hotel stays at Renaissance Clubsport, The Moraga TreeLine Triathlon will take pottery by a renowned local artist, dental serv- place on Saturday, April 30, 7:30 am at the ices & teeth whitening, and so much more!) Soda Aquatic Center, Campolindo High Advanced reservations recommended. E-mail School, 300 Moraga Road. The event is ideal Elena Pang at [email protected] / ph: for the beginning triathlete as well as the more (925) 212-2035. Make checks payable to: advanced competitor. The swim is a challenging Consulate General of Japan, Memo: Atten- 400 meter sprint, followed by a 22 K bike ride tion - Japan Earthquake Relief Fund Send to: out to Canyon, and culminating with a 5 K run. 8 Austin Ct, Orinda, CA 94563 New youth divisions have been added this year. For more information and route details go to 10th Annual Wildlife/Earth Day Festival www.moragatri.com, or call (925) 888-7035. on Sunday April 17th 1- 4pm, Wagner Ranch Nature Area, 350 Camino Pablo Rd., Cinco de Mayo celebration on Thursday, Orinda. The free festive program to celebrate May 5, 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Hacienda de las and support environmental education pro- Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga. Live grams in the Nature Area will offer an electric Mariachi Band, Tortilla making, Pinatas, Volt to test drive, a Raptor Show, ARF dogs, Games for Children, Authentic Mexican Food, Eagle Shield’s trailer of energy efficient sys- Margaritas, Beer and Soft Drinks, available for tems, a giant solar balloon, native plants for a nominal charge. Free parking and shuttle your garden, Arts and crafts, delicious food, from Rheem. Shopping Center. Sponsored by music and games, and more – see the Hacienda Foundation and the Town of www.fwrna.org. Moraga Parks and Recreation Department.

Lafayette Earth Day celebration, Saturday, Moraga Community Faire, Saturday, May April 23rd: (9am - 11:30am) children K-5th 14, Rheem Shopping Center. grade can learn practice bike safety on the Fun for all ages.: classic car show, 26' climbing outdoor course at Stanley Middle Schoo with wall, big bounces, food, local wines, cold beer. a festive parade to Lafayette Plaza Park; Listen to a Campolindo chorus and some local (11:30am – 1:30pm) enjoy a local, organic, jazz bands. For details, visit www.mora- sustainable lunch at the downtown Plaza Park gachamber.org. with live music and activities; (11:00am - 3pm) Plaza Way will be turned into “Eco- The first annual "With help comes hope Way” featuring the ”Backyard of Tomorrow” walkathon" will be Saturday, May 14 at that demonstrates the latest green gardening Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Registra- techniques and materials. Also visit with a tion for the 5K event will be from 7:30 to 8:30 number of local environmental groups includ- a.m. All funds that are raised will support our ing Sustainable Lafayette, The Urban Farm- life-affirming services—24-hour crisis lines, ers, Lafayette Farmers’ Market, Trust in grief counseling program, youth services, home- Education, CCC Solid Waste Authority, and less services, and 211 information and referral. more. For info see To find out more, call our business office at www.sustainablelafayette.org. (925) 939-1916 or go to www.crisis-center.org. Page: B2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Not to be missed Not to be missed Not to be missed No ART April 28, 29, 30, May 1 from 10am to on sale at the Lafayette Chamber of The Wiz is a funky, upbeat version of 5pm, 675 East H Street, Benicia. Visi- Commerce for $10. Reserve tickets at the perennial Wizard of Oz. Tickets go KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS Lafayette artist Marsha Ramp will tors to the Smyers Glass studio can 284-7404 or purchase at the door. Free on sale Monday, April 11th. Visit the display her paintings at Town Hall view hot glass artists at work creating dance lessons are available from 7- OIS website at orindaschools.org/ois Orinda Idol Auditions: May 19-21. Theater through May 6. Ramp's love vases, bowl, goblets and more using 8pm with instructor Gail Enright. Then for more information. Registration materials are available of nature is evident is her elegant still the same glassmaking techniques that the dance and concert begins at 8pm. at www.orindaartscouncil.org. Orinda life paintings which include a variety date back to ancient times. Long metal Come to Performers for Progress, a Idol Performance: Sunday, Sept. 11, of stunning floral arrangements. Her blowpipes are dipped into hot molten The Lafayette Rotary Club's 18th student run variety show featuring 2011, 11am-7 pm. portraits reveal a respect for human na- glass drawn from the studio’s fiery fur- Annual Concert at the Res. will be many talented local high school stu- ture. Visitors are welcome to view nace and shaped into objects of beauty. held on Saturday May 14 from 11am- dents on April 21st and 22nd at 7:30 in Tri-City Dance FAN FEST at the Ramp's paintings before Town Hall Plenty of free parking available This is 2pm. The FREE event showcases our the Miramonte High School Theater. new Rheem Theater, 350 Park St., performances or most afternoons after a free event that is open to the public. local school music programs that play Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for Moraga on Friday, April 22, 7:30 - 3pm. Admission is free. For more in- live music at the beautiful Lafayette adults. This spring, we will be raising 10:30pm. Open to current Acalanes, formation email marsharamp@com- MUSIC Reservoir. Performing will be the money for By Any Dreams Necessary, Campolindo & Maramonte students. cast.net. Stanley Symphonic Band led by Bob an organization that brings arts educa- Purchase tickets at the theater or the Hear up-tempo numbers and bal- Athayde; the highly acclaimed tion to under-served public middle Lafayette Community Center for $20. Painter Suzanne D’Arcy is present- lads, swing and salsa, instrumental Acalanes Wind Ensemble led by schools. The proceeds will fund a se- Wear your favorite sports team’s gear. ing dual art shows in Moraga and vocal soloists at the SMC Jazz Norm Dea, the Big Band of Rossmoor mester-long art program at Urban (Theme mandatory, no hats) $2 cash Band's free spring concert. Under the led by Mo Levich, and the Bentley Promise Academy in Oakland. To donation at the door will support Lam- direction of John Maltester. Thursday, School Jazz combo led by Brian learn more visit www.performersfor- orinda high school athletic programs. April 14th at 8pm in the Soda Center Pardo. This year’s concert will be held progress.com. Full details and rules on Facebook & and Wednesday, May 4th at 1pm in for the last time at the meadow just on the tickets. Ferraggiaro Quad. Cost: Free. above the Boat House. Shuttles are LECTURE & LITERATURE available to take you from the main JF Kapnek 8th Annual 5K/1K Fam- An Afternoon of Dance from China parking lot up to the concert. Kindergarten Readiness - Is your ily Fun Run, May 1st, 9am. Bring and Korea Performed in Elaborate child ready for school? The Saklan your friends and family to celebrate Costumes by Members of the Culture THEATER School is hosting a parent education our accomplishments in Zimbabwe to Culture Foundation Friday, April event on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 with the J.F. Kapnek Trust's 8th An- for the month of April. At the Moraga 15th from 1:30-3:00 in the Live Oak International Film Showcase Series pm. This event is open to the commu- nual 5K/1K Family Fun Run on May Library, 18 plein aire paintings repre- Room, Lafayette Community Center, April Film: FlUGTEN, The Escape, nity. Mona Kafoury, M.Ed., a local ed- 1st at Miramonte High School in senting the “Edges of Our Rural 500 St. Mary’s Rd., Lafayette. Audi- screens at the Orinda Theatre Friday, ucational consultant, former teacher Orinda. There will be races for chil- Lands” will be displayed until April ence members will be encouraged to April 22-Thursday, April 28. Directed and school administrator will present dren as well as adults along with music 30th. “Kitchen Companions” will be learn and follow along with Tai Chi by Kathrine Windfield, this Danish all aspects of Kindergarten Readiness, of Zimbabwe, children's crafts and ac- displayed in Terzetto’s lobby. Suzanne and Luk Tung Kwen steps to join in thriller is set in 2009. The movie starts including curriculum, trends and cul- tivities and a delicious brunch. Pro- teaches Fine Art painting at the Acad- the fun. Bring friends and enjoy light with a heart-pounding-kidnapping on ture. This evening is tailored for par- ceeds from this event will go to the emy of Art University, and maintains refreshments provided by BrightStar the war torn streets of Afghanistan and ents of 4 & 5-year olds, or those soon Trust's efforts to diminish the impact her studio in Moraga. The reception Lifecare Services. $3Members/$5 what follows is anything but pre- to be. The event will be held in The of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the chil- for both of these shows will be held in Non-Members. dictable. Orinda Theatre Box Office Saklan School's Kindergarten room. dren and families of Zimbabwe. Reg- the lobby of Terzetto’s Restaurant on Ticket Pricing: (cash only). General Please RSVP to admissions@sak- istration fee includes brunch and a Saturday evening, April 16th, from 5- “It Might As Well Be Spring”- Tal- admission: $10.00 (Online purchase lan.org or call (925) 376-7900 x16. T-shirt. Register online atwww.ac- 7pm. All are welcome. ented keyboard musicians from the price $11.00) Senior: $8.00, age 60 You can also RSVP on our website, tive.com(keyword: Kapnek) or go to Contra Costa Performing Arts Society and up. www.saklan.org. the Trust's website at www.jfkapnek- Moraga Art Gallery’s show, will be highlighting romantic songs trust.org for more information. Chiaroscuro: Light and Shadow runs and the gaiety of the spring season. Get ready for some funk, junk and Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 at 7:00pm, through June 4.The gallery is located Join us at our splendid Lafayette Li- to shake your trunk! The Bulldog Lafayette Physical Therapy, Inc. is On Saturday, May 7th, Diablo High at 570 Center St in Moraga. For more brary and Learning Center and bring Theater Company is excited to an- hosting an informative talk for the School in Concord will host a Contra information, go to www.moragaart- friends. Light refreshments will be nounce the opening of its 2011 musi- Lamorinda Community. Lisa Gibson, Costa Countywide summit called gallery.com or (925)376-5407. served. Friday, April 22 from 1:30- cal, The Wiz, at the Orinda Physical Therapist, DPT, and Certified “Come to the Table: Change the Food, 2:30 at Community Hall, Lafayette Li- Intermediate School. Preview shows Active Release Techniques® (ART) Change the Future”. The goal of this Helen Ann Licht's latest paintings brary & Learning Center, 3491 Mt. are April 20 (Wed) and 21 (Thu) at Specialist will speak on “Optimizing summit is to raise awareness, educate will be at the Orinda Bookstore, 276 Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 4:30pm. Two casts perform two shows Sports Performance and Injury Pre- the community and mobilize action to Village Square, Orinda during the on April 22 (5pm, 8pm) and April 23 vention”. No cost. Seating is limited, ultimately create a nationwide trans- month of April. Generations In Jazz presents The (3pm, 7pm). Tickets are available on- please RSVP to (925) 284-6150 to formation in the way we feed our chil- Big Band Of Rossmoor May 6 for a line or at the door. Advance purchase is hold your seat. 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd, dren in our schools. Visit Smyers Glass Open Studio with big band dance and concert at The Vet- recommended for the April 22-23 Suite B110, Lafayette. www.wellnescitychallenge.com to Glassblowing Demonstrations on erans Memorial Building. Tickets are shows which have reserved seating. learn more. Cost for the full day is

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Get connected. Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELCA) EASTER Grow in your faith. Celebrate Our Risen Lord 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette 283-3722 www.oslc.net April 24 Serve others. 8:00, 9:30 Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church 8:30 Classic 10:45 Contemporary Classic Servic 11:00 Sunday Worship 9 & 11:00 a.m. PROGRESSIVE. PROACTIVE. Contemporar Maundy Thursday Service PRESENT. We welcome you. Programs for children & youth Thursday, April 21, 7pm - Commerate Jesus’ last evening with His followers. Childcare for kids through 5/K. 49 Knox Drive l Lafayette l www.LOPC.org l 925-283-8722 Easter Sunday Services 9:00am - Easter Egg Hunt for children 18 months-4 yrs. 10:30am - Nursery care available for 2-24 months.

St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church A Loving Community (925) 376-4800 www.mvpctoday.org 10 Moraga Valley Ln., Moraga Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM HOLY WEEK Active Youth Program, Sunday School, Nursery Childcare, 10 AM April 17, Palm Sunday 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. ~ Holy Eucharist and Palm Process April 21, Maundy Thursday 6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner in the Parish Hall 7:00 p.m. ~ Commemoration of the First Eucharis and Stripping of the Altar 433 Moraga Way Orinda April 22, Good Friday ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CENTER Regular Worship Schedule 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 8:15 a.m. Traditions Worship Service 12:00 ~ Good Friday Liturgy 9:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 12:00 ~ The Way of the Cross ~ for children and you Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am 9:40 a.m. Education for all ages 7:00 p.m. ~ Good Friday Liturgy Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm 10:45 a.m. Celebrations Worship Service Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 10 - 1 925-254-3422 Childcare available for ages 5 and younger April 23, Holy Saturday www.christianscienceorinda.org 7:00 p.m. ~ The Great Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter followed by a festive reception Sundays at EASTER April 24, Easter Sunday m 7:30 a.m. ~ Choral Holy Eucharist The Orinda 10:30 a 9:00 a.m. ~ Choral Holy Eucharist, Family Service Community Church AToTo NEW A A NEW, NEW,, non-denominational non-denominational non-denominational ChristianChristian Christian church church Children’s Homily 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org Veteransin Memorial Lafayette Building - Sundays 3780 Mt. at Diablo 10:30 Blvd., Lafayette am 11:00 a.m. ~ Choral Holy Eucharist “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s in Lafayette - Sundays at 10:30 am journey, you are welcome here!” Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. www.refugecommunity.org 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, Orinda 925-942-1000 254-3770. www.ststephensorinda.org Wednesday, April 13, 2011 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B3 ot to be missed Not to be missed Not to be missed $35/person which includes a healthy Orinda Rotary Club's Annual Egg breakfast and lunch served by students photo is free with your Rheem Valley Hunt, Sat. April 23, at the Orinda Shopping Center receipts totaling $25 from local culinary academies. Tickets EASTER EVENTS Community Center Play Field will or more OR go online to www.rheem- available at feature over 1000 eggs and 40 prizes valley.net to print out the coupon for a www.cometothetable.eventbrite.com. as well as pictures with the White FREE photo session with the Easter Bunny. Ages: Toddlers through Bunny. OTHER Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 only. The Hunt begins at 11am sharp, so Easter Brunch served in Gregersen Freecycle, Thursday, April 28th plan on arriving at least 30 minutes Hall from 8:30-11am on Sunday 9am-12:15pm at the Moraga Valley before and park on the street or at the April 24 at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Presbyterian Church, 10 Moraga Rite Aid lot. Be sure to bring a bas- Church, 433 Moraga Way, Orinda. Valley Lane. We will be in the breeze- ket.. (Suggested donations of Singles $6 / way up the first stairwell off of the Children 3-11 $3 / Families $15 - will parking lot Freecycle of gently used On Saturday, April 23 from 1- benefit the Lamorinda Adult Respite children's clothing and equipment. 3:30pm, The Stratford at Country- Center). Please Contact Lisa (925) Bring items and take items, or just wood will be hosting an Easter Basket 254-3422 or Lisaverley@Holyshep- come and take! This is for everyone in Eggstravaganza event that will feature herd.org so we can prepare enough the community! entertainment and activities for the food. very young to seniors and all ages in Lafayette Service League's Annual between. There will be a performance The Moraga Certified Farmers’ TOSSED TREASURES SALE will by the award winning Contra Costa Market Easter Egg Hunt will begin be held on Sat. April 30th (from 9 to 3) Children’s Chorus, the East Bay’s on Sunday April 24 at the information and Sun., May 1st (from 11 to 2) at the Photo Doug Kohen largest youth choir. Light hors booth at 11am and will end at 12pm. Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. d’ourves, champagne, and dessert Children will see locally grown food, Moraga Junior Women's Club given extra time to get their share! Mary's Road. Plenty of free parking. buffet will be served. For children, meet the farmers, and enjoy the ex- presents Spring Egg hunt 2011 on The Bunny will be there to take pic- Proceeds will benefit Hospice Foun- there will be an Easter Egg Hunt, ac- citement of the Easter Egg Hunt and Saturday, April 16, at Moraga Com- tures with the kids. Please arrive on dation of the East Bay and the Com- tivities and photos with Peter Rabbit. prizes. Every child will receive Easter mons, Corner of Moraga Rd. and St. time. We start promptly at 9:30am. munity Center. If you have items to An Easter Basket Auction wil benefit eggs at the information booth and will Mary's Rd., Moraga. Ages 1 to 6. donate, please call: Judy 284-9266, Hospice of the East Bay.The Stratford have the opportunity to find additional Games will be open from 9:00 a.m. The Lafayette Community Center Diane 283-8790 or Jackie 284-4131. at Countrywood is located at 1545 Easter Eggs hidden in the farmers' until 12:00 p.m. Two egg hunts are Foundation presents: Bunny Brunch Pleasant Hill Blvd .in Lafayette. booths. The Moraga Certified Farm- scheduled: one beginning at 10:00 and family fun on Sat. April 23 from Electronic Ewaste Please RSVP at (925) 932-9910. Free ers’ Market is open year around on a.m. and the other at 11:00 a.m. The 11-12:30 at the Lafayette Community event. Sunday, from 9am to 1pm at the Mor- Collection/Fundraiser for Feed The cost is $10 for a wristband which in- Center $7. Advance sale $9/person the aga Center at the corner of Moraga Children Disaster Relief Fund on Sat- cludes one egg hunt and unlimited day of the event Pancake Brunch and Take a photo with the Easter Bunny Road & Moraga Way. For more info urday April 30th from 9am to 4pm. games, crafts and bounce houses. Egg hunt. Buy tickets at Lafayette on Saturday, April 23rd 11am to see www.CAFarmersMkts.com. Free to recycle televisions, monitors, Wristbands are only available for pur- Community Center by April 22 for 2pm at the Rheem Shopping Center in laptops, cell phones, flatscreens and chase in advance online at www.mor- discount. For more info call (925) Moraga. Bring your camera! The wires. $5.00 per item fee to recycle: agajuniors.org or at the Moraga Parks 284-2232. stereos, telephones, printers, DVD and Recreation Department located at players, radios, fax machines, small Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald appliances etc. Secured Document De- Drive, Moraga, CA 94556, Phone: struction also provided at $10.00 per (925) 888-7045.The hours of opera- Banker Box. Contact: (925)-890-1324. tion are from 9am-4pm. Adult admis- sion is free. A Community Treasure Sale. (a.k.a.  Garage Sale) willl take place on April The Lafayette Rotary Club's An- You’re Invited To Take a Photo 30th, 8am-2pm at St. Stephen’s Epis- nual Egg Hunt is open to all children copal Church, 66 St. Stephen’s Drive. ages 2-through 3rd grade. The event Orinda. www.ststephensorinda.org. takes place at Lafayette Plaza (corner with the Easter Bunny Furniture, baby gear, vintage clothes, of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd) art, kitchen gems, games, etc. The in Lafayette, at 9:30am, Saturday, funds raised will be used by the youth April 23. The park lawn will be cov- So Bring Your Camera! for volunteer service activities. ered with candy for the kids to put in their baskets. The youngest are always Saturday, April 23rd 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Not be missed continued on page B4 Easter Clowns Easter Fairy Balloon Art *With your Rheem Valley Shopping Center receipts totaling $25 or more OR go online to www.rheemvalley.net to print out the coupon for a FREE photo session with the Easter Bunny. Come Celebrate Easter With Us! Easter Sunday: April 24, 2011 7:00 a.m. Outdoor Sunrise Service 10:00 a.m. Easter Celebration Service 11:15a.m. Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Rheem Blvd. at Moraga Rd. in Moraga Or visit us online at www.rheemvalley.net (See stores for details. While supplies last)

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The final results in October on his website at tner, garden designer, will speak Center 1700 School St,. Moraga. Center, 1700 School St., Moraga. The speaker will speak on “Happiness, if www.nature.berkeley.edu/garbe- about "Growing Spring and Sum- Social hour 1 am, lunch 12pm. On speaker will be Patti Reising, a re- not now, when?” For those inter- lotto/english/sodblitz.php. For train- mer Vegetables" at the Montelindo Wed, May 4, the after lunch speaker porter on station KCBS. Patti will de- ested in attending this symposium, ing space and material planning, Club’s general meeting at Orinda will be Dr. Michael Merzenich, pro- scribe a day-in-the-life of the KCBS please call and make a reservation at please contact William Hudson Community Church, 10 Irwin fessor emeritus of neuroscience at newsroom, and describe how the af- (925) 330-0060. Refreshments will [email protected] (Orinda). Way,Orinda. Refreshments at 9 a.m., U.C. San Francisco. 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For more An Afternoon of Dance from spreading. information go to China and Korea Performed in www.bringingbackthenatives.net. Elaborate Costumes by Members of See article in Our Homes section. the Culture to Culture Foundation Friday, April 15th from 1:30-3:00 in "Life in the Lafayette Garden" the Live Oak Room, Lafayette Com- garden tour, Saturday May 14. Weekly Meditation Classes munity Center, 500 St. Mary’s Rd., Tickets are $25 each and include an in the Zen Buddhism tradition Lafayette. Audience members will outdoor cooking demonstration, be encouraged to learn and follow urban farming demonstration, light along with Tai Chi and Luk Tung refreshments, live music, and tours Free of charge Kwen steps to join in the fun. Volunteer a few hours on the April of 5 Lafayette home gardens. The All levels welcome $3Members/$5 Non-Members. 30-May 1 weekend to learn about tour will be held from 11 am until 4 Classes beginbegin SeptemberApril 25th, 201114th, 2009 Sudden Oak Death, and assist an an- pm. Tour maps and garden descrip- A free symposium will be offered nual UC Berkeley survey for in- tions will be provided with tickets. to our community’s older adults fected trees in areas of your choice. Proceeds from ticket sales will ben- and their care-givers on 6 May at Train on Saturday, April 30, 10am- efit the AAUW-OML Tech Trek theTemple Isaiah in Lafayette from noon, in the Garden Room of the scholarship program. For ticket in- 8:30am-12:30pm. The symposium Orinda Community Center and col- formation, please call AAUW mem- 3254 Gloria Terrace Lafayette, CA 94549 will address the Secrets of Dynamic lect leaves over the weekend. Dr. ber Pat Lopker at (925) 376-5155. 925-934-2411 Visit www.buddhagate.org for details Seder Dessert brings Temple Women Together By Cathy Dausman

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Senior Andrew Pises (Miramonte) was last season's NCS Freshman Dan Cardiff (Acalanes) has been noted as singles champion. a up-and-comer. Photos Doug Kohen here was no evidence on this favor and took the second set 6-1 resulting in a shuffling of the sched- This Year, Don’t Pay T70 degree cloudless day of the and, ultimately, the match by win- ule and cancelled matches. The dramatic rains that washed out many ning the tie breaker 10-5. main Lamorinda rivalry – Mira- of the boys’ early season tennis All three Lamorinda teams are monte vs. Campo – has been rained All Your Taxes matches. This day, March 29, having successful seasons as each out twice. Barring more rain they begged for the release of pent-up team looks to achieve something will finally compete on April 14 (at quality tennis. The boys from Mira- different. Miramonte has an overall Campo) and April 25 (at Mira- monte and Acalanes did not disap- record of 9-2 and is undefeated in monte). point. Although Miramonte’s DFAL play, 6-0. at-home win with a final score of 9- McCollom stated, “Our main 0 might not suggest it, parents and goal is to win the DFAL and move fans were treated to more than two forward to the NCS team champi- hours of strong, solid, strategic play onships. Campo is of course our from both teams. main focus and the top challenge for The #1 singles matchup pitted us in DFAL.” last season’s NCS singles champion Campo is having an equally suc- and East Bay player of the year, Mi- cessful season with an overall record ramonte senior, Andrew Pises, of 9-1 and 5-0 in league play. George C Tuck, founder of Atlas Heating Co. in 1908. against up-and-coming Acalanes Campo head coach Petro Petreas freshman, Dan Cardiff. Pises took said, “Our league always comes an early lead by breaking Cardiff’s down to us and Miramonte. Last Do Pay Attention to Quality serve in the first game. The match year, we split the two matches, but continued with Pises dominating; we won the tie-breaker due to win- Install a high efficiency furnace and take a drilling deep topspin shots in the ning more sets in those two 5-4 reduction on your taxes*. Atlas has been corners. Cardiff would prove not to matches.” family owned and operated for 102 years. be intimidated as he commanded Acalanes’ record stands at 2-4 Call us now for a free estimate, days, some excellent corner winners him- overall and 3-6 in DFAL. Head self. He snagged two games in the coach Brad Rieser really emphasizes evenings or weekends. TM first set and hit a stride in the second “perspective and fun (since) high Senior Nolan Richards (Campolindo) It’s time to get comfortable. set to own four games (6-2, 6-4). It school tennis should be about hav- Photo Doug Kohen was an impressive showing by both ing fun and being on a team and Other match results:
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Page: C2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS Deep Water Aerobics Class Forms Friendship Pool By Cathy Dausman more rigorous cardio workout, and others followed suit. Average daily at- tendance now is 10-15 swimmers. Regulars rise to the challenge of inclement weather. They know the pool water is heated to 80 degrees, and only once have they endured a weather-related cancellation (light- ning threat). But Wendy Jacobs says when air temperature dips below freezing “you may have to really force yourself to jump into the steamy pool.” “My first day in class, in January this year, the air temperature on my car gauge was 28 degrees. I could not Deep Water Aerobics at Soda Aquatics Center Photo Cathy Dausman believe that I was going swimming in subfreezing weather!” says Patti t’s only natural to think about an occupational therapist and retired cheek moniker for the largely female fine herself. Pool manager Andrew Witalice. Dana Farkas adds, “The best Iswimming when the sky turns military officer. Teachers swell the group) have undergone hip, knee and Morris suggested she teach a swim feeling is when it is the middle of denim blue and temperatures climb class ranks during summer months. back surgeries and found the class of- class. A swimmer since she was five, winter, in the 20’s or low 30’s outside, into the 80’s. But outdoor pool exer- The class aims for a brisk low-im- fers a way to re-build strength gently. with years in the pool as an athlete and maybe even rain and wind…getting cise when it’s foggy, windy, cold or pact exercise, alternating workouts John Sims, the group’s current on the pool deck as a swim parent, through the workout and then going snowing? Some Lamorindans say with Hydro-Tone barbells and boots lone male, sometimes joins his Shasky agreed. Half a dozen students for a hot shower and off to Star- “bring it on!” as they work out in their (specially designed for water aero- cousins Lucy Talbot and Dana Farkas showed up for her first classes, but bucks.” Deep Water Aerobics class at Cam- bics) and water polo balls. Neck deep in the aerobics class. He enrolled orig- Shasky says attendance was “pretty Benefits seem to outweigh the polindo High School’s Soda Aquatics in water, most still manage enough inally to continue a workout regimen skinny” during winter months. To challenges, climate-wise or otherwise. Center (SAC). breath to socialize. Members say the while recovering from an injury. “The begin with, she taught standing on the In addition to weight loss, muscle tone The class, taught by Peg Shasky, group has talked their way through days I swim laps and take Peg’s class deck. On days when only one or two and post-surgical recovery, regulars meets for an hour Tuesday and Thurs- dating, weddings, divorces, jobs, turn me into Jello afterward,” he says. showed up, she’d get in, and “swim cite the friendship and camaraderie day mornings at 8:30. Participants school graduations, moves, puppies Deep Water Aerobics started at laps with a kick board, and talk.” they’ve felt inside and outside the pool. range in age from 40 to mid 60’s and and grandchildren. And surgeries. SAC in September, 2006. Shasky, Swimmers wore flotation belts for Robin Bradley sums it up: “Rain or include a nurse, a geologist, a pastry Plenty of surgeries. Many of the facing retirement from a 30-plus year the first couple years. Then one swim- shine, being outside in the Soda pool chef, a cosmetic company executive, “mermaids” (Shasky’s tongue-in- teaching career, was looking to rede- mer decided to abandon the belt for a beats being in a gym any day.” SMC Baseball Storms into WCC Play By Bryant West pitching the NCAA had to offer the first 12 games,” Soto said before the Gaels traveled to take on the Dons. “We had a few of our offen- sive guys pressing and trying to do too much. They have done a nice job adjusting these past 12 games hitting what the pitchers give us.” As the Gaels offense recovered, so did their record. The Gaels en- tered conference play with a 12-12 record, having won seven of their past eight games. The Gaels swept New Orleans March 25th and 27th in a three game series at Laney College in Oakland. Saint Mary’s blasted past the Privateers with scores of 14-0, Patrick Wisdom was named WCC Player of the Month Photos Tod Fierner 7-3 and 7-0. he Saint Mary’s Gaels entered poll. Saint Mary’s was just 19-32-1 Francisco’s Patrick Keane. strong March, which included a com- On Tuesday, March 29th, Saint Tconference play last week on a overall last season and went 8-13 in Saint Mary’s recovered in the plete game shutout against then #25 Mary’s took on #11 Stanford in win streak and kept it up with a series the WCC, finishing sixth overall. But final game and won 6-5 in another UC Irvine. He currently sits at 6-1 on Palo Alto and fell 16-14 – a consid- win over the USF Dons in San Fran- this season, the Gaels got off to a great comeback effort. Down 5-2 in the the season. erable feat in itself, it is even more cisco. The Gaels, winners of nine of start in their matchups against San seventh, the Gaels scored four straight Junior first baseman Troy Chan- impressive considering Saint their past 11 contests, bested the Dons Francisco, getting the series win runs capped off by a three-run homer ning won WCC Player of the Week Mary’s had trailed 10-2 in the top 9-4 on Friday, April 8th, lost the sec- against the Dons for the first time by sophomore third baseman Patrick after going 7-14 against New Orleans of the seventh. ond game 0-1 on Saturday, April 9th, since 2004. Wisdom that captured the lead and the last weekend in March, with three The Gaels carried their come- and recovered with a 6-5 win on Sun- In the WCC opener last Friday at eventually gave the Gaels the win. runs, two homers and six RBIs, and back momentum into a three game day, April 10th. USF, Saint Mary’s trailed 4-0 in the Soto said that he thinks the series Agosta was named WCC Pitcher of sweep over Southern Utah March Saint Mary’s sits at 14-13 on the top of the eighth, but saw six players win will help propel the Gaels for- the Week after a complete game 31st-April 2nd in which they year after a tough pre-conference belt out RBIs and scored all nine of ward as conference play continues. shutout of Southern Utah on Friday, scored a total of 23 runs. schedule, but head coach Jedd Soto’s their runs in the eighth. Junior starting “USF is not an easy place to play,” he April 1st. To the Gaels credit, they’ve expectations for the Gaels are as high pitcher Mark Anderson won his sixth said. “…we had two comeback vic- Despite the recent hot-streak, it’s only played three home games so as ever. “Our expectations every year game of the season, giving up all four tories and the kids expect to win.” been a turbulent year for Saint Mary’s far this year. Nineteen of the Gaels are to win the West Coast Confer- earned runs while striking out five. In addition to their recent victo- so far, who started the season cold be- next twenty seven contests will be ence,” he said. “We know that con- The Dons won the second contest ries, the Gaels also swept through the fore catching fire in mid-March. The played in Moraga. ference is a battle every inning, every in a 1-0 pitchers duel. Sophomore conference awards. Wisdom won Gaels lost six of their first nine games, Saint Mary’s traveled to Davis pitch, every series.” pitcher Martin Agosta continued his WCC Player of the Month, after he and then were swept in the Dodger- yesterday, Tuesday, April 12th for a Soto’s confidence in his team strong pitching, giving up seven hits went 26-for-60 (.433) in March with town Classic in Los Angeles, losing one game matchup against the Ag- may not be shared amongst the rest of and striking out nine with just the one 11 runs scored and six doubles, two to USC, UCLA and Georgia on the gies, and return home this week for the WCC – the Gaels were picked to earned run, but Saint Mary’s got just home runs and 17 RBIs. Anderson weekend of March 11th. a three game home stand against finish last in a conference coaching five hits of their own against San won Pitcher of the Month after a “We saw some of the best Santa Clara this weekend.

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But what had been pushing us, all the time and we just need to recognize its counselor with a different spiritual vision, and her in that direction and how could she turn it voice.” For example, when someone is engaged Gleeson, a coach in natural wisdom, bring to into a new career? “Sherry’s first recommenda- in an intense argument with a member of the their clients complementary tools to achieve tion was ‘notice what you notice,’” remembers family and that argument is interrupted by a happiness through work. They believe that the Mendonza, “during the workshop I started pay- phone call, let’s say from a good friend, bad journey they propose, made of self-discovery, ing more attention to what makes me curious or feelings can change to good in an instant. The empowerment and joy, is the most complete for intrigues me. We (the workshop participants) situation has not changed, the annoyance still those in transition – from teens wondering what had a lot of homework. 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She believes that anyone Berman believes that we are all born with a they are connected.” As a result of the work- can come to a healthy state of mind, whatever design; a purpose; something we are made to shop, Mendonza has launched her photography their circumstance, history or brain chemistry. achieve, that can infuse us with passion. career and started creating a network of profes- “Thinking that you’re a victim of the economy, “Everybody has a special design, they are a sional relationship in the non-profit world that or too old keeps you there,” she adds, “our job unique piece in the world,” says Berman, “there really interests her. is to take people to a vibrant and more resilient is one thing that people came into this lifetime The other piece of the Career Wisdom con- place where they can discover their design.” with and it can’t be tested.” She believes un- cept is building the confidence that attracts suc- Gleeson and Berman work from their Mor- covering that design and following it is the key cess. 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Yolanda Mendonza took a that we’re capable of observing ourselves doing inform the community about local business activities, not to endorse a particular company, six-week class with the Career Wisdom Insti- things and thinking things in real time. This al- product or service. tute, after she lost her long time corporate job in lows the application of the third principle, which

share strategies for doing just time. The workshop is presented by Robin Fox – Social Media Coach. RSVP to workshops@lafayet- business briefs techamber.org. News from the three Chambers of Commerce CoreAlign at Absolute Lafayette 3658 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 925-299-9642; • Wednesday, April 13, Monthly Mixer, 5:30pm at Lafayette Physi- [email protected], www.absolutecenter.net cal Therapy, 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B110. Katie Santos Co-Owner of Absolute Center, announces a new exercise • Sustainable Lafayette and the City's Environmental Task Force form called the CoreAlign. Santos works with the company that man- have announced the winners of the 2011 Green Awards. Chow ufactures the apparatus and is one of only 12 Master CoreAlign Train- Restaurant and Elmwood Stationers have been chosen from a number ers in the world. She has trained a few of her fellow Pilates of nominees. Both businesses will be recognized by the City Council practitioners in a new exercise form emphasizing upright functional, and Sustainable Lafayette at the Earth Day Celebration on April 23rd. whole body movement. “Part mind-body, part cardio, part strength, Plaza Park, beginning at 11am. this is totally unique,” says Santos. Absolute is one of only three Bay • The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and Mechanics Bank are the Area fitness centers to offer this new form of exercise. latest two businesses to complete the Bay Area Green Certification Program. New Luxury Magazine, Coldwell Banker Residential Moraga 2 Theatre Square, Orinda, 925-253-6300 Moraga Community Faire is on May 14; the deadline for participants Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced at the end of to register is April 14. Go to www.moragachamber.org. March the launch of its online luxury magazine, titled Previews Lux- Orinda ury from the Inside Out. The monthly e-zine, available online at The Orinda Chamber Printed Directory is Coming Soon! A Guide to www.PreviewsInsideOut.com, is focused on delivering integrated the Town and Businesses that will list everything about the City, com- content of acclaimed interior designers, architects and individuals rel- munity events, schools, the arts, community organizations, parks, evant to luxury homeowners, buyers and sellers. map, important numbers, restaurants, and a directory listing of all Putting it all Together: Managing Multiple Platforms Efficiently Chamber businesses. The 2011-12 Printed Directory will be distrib- A free social media workshop offered by the Lafayette Chamber uted throughout the area. Firms that want to place an ad in the direc- Wednesday, April 20 at 8am at the tory, contact the Chamber Executive Director Candy Kattenburg at Lafayette Library and Learning [email protected] or by phone at (925) 254 3909. The deadline Center. Success with social media for orders is April 22, 2011; the deadline for artwork is May 2, 2011. often involves managing commu- The Directory will be published in June, 2011. MARA CONSTRUCTION nication and network building ef- forts that cross multiple online If you have a business brief to share, please contact LOCATED IN LAMORINDA AREA platforms and integrate those ef- Sophie Braccini at [email protected] 20th YEAR IN BUSINESS forts with traditional marketing ones. In this workshop, we'll or call the office 925-377-0977

Keeping Mosquitoes from Bugging Moraga ... continued from page A1 One neglected pool can produce Duplex, a mixture of the other pesti- more than one million mosquitoes cides, is used to ensure both larva and and affect people up to five miles pupa are controlled. CCMVCD uses away.” only products registered with the En- CCMVCD’s work is largely pre- vironmental Protection Agency for ventative. They eliminate standing mosquito control. SPECIALIZING IN ALL PHASES OF HOME CONSTRUCTION water, distribute mosquitofish and Dan Bernie, Moraga’s Public - New Custom Builds - Foundations: kill mosquito larva. The agency uses Works and Parks Superintendent, bacterial insecticides, specifically meets with CCMVCD in two weeks. - Additions - Re-Leveling Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis “We work pretty closely with Vector quitofish. Each mosquitofish de- - Custom Kitchens - Structure Repair - Drainage Systems (BTI) or Bacillus Sphaericus (BS) to Control,” he says, “and we try to be vours 500 mosquitoes daily. - Custom Baths - Retaining Wall kill mosquito larva. BTI and BS a chemical-free town. I’ve seen them • Keep windows and screens re- - Doors/Windows occur naturally, and are effective [CCMVCD] walk by the Hacienda paired. - Tile/Pavers - Electrical/Custom Wiring against mosquitoes, but do not harm and tip over bird baths [to clear stand- • Report dead birds to the West View projects and style ideas at our updated Website. mammals, birds and most other in- ing water].” Bernie says a local scout Nile Virus hotline at 877-968-2473. sects because they don’t share mos- troop, in cooperation with the city, Inspect your property twice 510-385-8251 • [email protected] quito cell type, says Bass. Treating has installed bat boxes in key loca- weekly to prevent outbreaks. If you WWW.MARACONSTRUCTION.COM mosquitoes as pupa requires Metho- tions to try to keep mosquitoes in have a problem, kill and save a mos- License # 586512 prene or a larvacide oil. Occasionally check. He also says he just returned quito for CCMVCD to evaluate. from the Delta and saw standing Residents can also sign up to be water in places he’d never seen it be- notified of mosquito spraying on- fore. More standing water means line at more mosquito breeding grounds. http://contracostamosquito.com or schedule your • Virus Removal “We all live and work in places follow the agency on Twitter: appointment! • Network set up and trouble shooting where mosquitoes can breed,” says www.twitter.com/ccmosquito. (925) 283-5666 • Computer selection advice Bass. “Everyone needs to halt their Contra Costa Mosquito and • 15 minute appointment minimum population growth.” In addition to Vector Control District is an 85 • Evening & weekend appointments available cleaning gutters and keeping pools year-old public health agency. “We • Fast, friendly service-we may be nerds but mosquito-free, she suggests resi- are a special District – we are not we speak plain English dents: part of the county government,” • 100% money back guarantee • Empty standing water from out- Bass says. “Our services include side toys, wheel barrows, flower [abatement of] mosquitoes, rats and pots and tree wells. mice, skunks, yellow jackets and Nerd4Rent.com • Stock horse troughs with mos- ticks…all free.” Wednesday, April 13, 2011 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • Page: D3

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Being a Founded in 1946 by U.S. Senator off at St. Mary's on her last day and representative of Malaysia to an event William Fulbright, the Fulbright Pro- vowed that we'd stay in touch and attended by people from all over the gram has competitive merit-based someday see each other again.” world is an unbelievable experience. grants for international exchange stu- Firuz Akhtar Mohamad Bohari Automatically the confidence level dents, scholars, scientists, teachers and from Malaysia is getting her Masters boosts up and I feel somehow impor- professionals to increase mutual un- at Washington University in St. Louis, tant and responsible to the people in derstanding. The program goes both Missouri. She was impressed with our my country as I am rewarded with rare ways, U.S. citizens go abroad and area, “I was so amazed to see the Mor- opportunities.” non-U.S. citizens are eligible to come aga neighborhood. You are all rich!” Susie Miller-Reid, Director of the here. Established in the aftermath of “I feel so blessed to be a Ful- Center for International Programs at World War II, the program is meant to brighter,” she said. “The scholarship Saint Mary’s College, said that the promote peace through educational not only helps me with the school seminar met its main goal, building exchange. Funded through the State funding, it also gives me a lot of valu- bridges around the world through per- Department, 155 countries are cur- able experience and knowledge son-to-person interactions. rently involved in the program. A group of Fulbright scholars meet at a Moraga home for a potluck dinner with one of their hosts, Mary Brennan. Photo Cathy Tyson hese were not your ordinary were responsible for getting them to Ttourists. Thirty seven of the best and from campus and providing meals. body and brightest female scholars from Thursday evening had small groups of eight different countries in Southeast students and their hosts coming to- makeovers “I reduced my body fat from Asia participated in the Fulbright pro- gether for an American style potluck by Sheena gram that brought them to Saint dinner - a new concept to most. Friday Mary’s College for a four day work- evening was slated as time to hang out 30% to 16% in 11 weeks.” shop, “Preparing for the Next Step.” with host families. One Muslim at- The “Fulbrighters” are all in their last tendee got an eyeful of scantily clad I knew I'd reached a critical point when my scale registered a year of study, receiving graduate de- teenagers queuing up for a dance at the weight I hadn't seen since I was pregnant. My excuse had been a new job - lots of stress and long hours. Instead of calming down grees from universities across the U.S. Rheem Theater. Her host assured her Emily Gorin after work through exercise, I was coming home late, and de- The pairings no doubt featured some they usually don’t dress that way. Piedmont culture shock: two students from “They were absolutely charming stressing with a drink and food. Living Lean helped me take control, and get back on-track fast. I started seeing results after Burma are at St. Cloud University in and good house guests. I enjoyed it one week. The personal attention and accountability made the Minnesota, a student from Indonesia and would do it again,” said Margaret difference for me in sticking with the program. I felt so is at Texas A & M, another from Laos Stithem of Moraga, who has travelled supported and encouraged by my trainers and Sheena. The is at Duke University in North Car- extensively in the past. She hosted measurable results motivated me to work hard and actually look olina. two students, one from Indonesia and forward to being weighed and measured each week. I lost Students enjoyed multiple day- one from Burma. weight, and cut my percentage of body fat almost in half - in long programs covering a variety of Mary Brennan was grateful for the 11 weeks I went from over 30% body fat to 16% body fat. topics related to their pending return experience, “I don't know who gained Before Living Lean, I would stand in front of my full closet to their home countries that focused more from this International Exchange with nothing to wear because my clothes were too tight, or on leadership development, problem experience, the Fulbright Scholars or r didn't fit at all. Now I can look in my closet and pick out solving and personal growth. their host families. Bill and I made any outfit I want - even my "skinny" clothes! I feel Lamorinda residents - complete quite a connection with our scholar and healthier, stronger and happier. Other benefits I strangers to the students - volunteered only wished we had more time to experience include better posture, better sleep, and to open their homes and welcomed the spend together. We tried to learn as more energy. I can sincerely recommend Living Fulbrighters. Although they were in much as possible about each other's Lean to anyone ready to take charge of their body. class most of the day, host families cultures in our limited time together. It’s not just a Mosquito Orinda Theater Square Contact Sheena at 925-360-7051 for more information. Bite: Heartworm Disease Montclair Village and Danville (coming soon) • Customized Exercise Plan By Mona Miller, DVM • Customized Menu Plan eartworm disease is a round- disintegration of the worm inside the • Weekly Body Fat Testing worm infection of the arteries of dog’s arteries results in an inflamma- • Weekly Nutrition and Exercise Consultation H • Personal Strength Training the lungs and heart of dogs and cats. It tory response, so this is often treated • Personal Cardiovascular Training tis transmitted by certain mosquito as well with an anti-inflammatory www.thelivingleanprogram.com species and has been reported in all 50 medication. The microfilaria are states in the nation, and is a major treated during this time with heart- problem in the eastern and southern worm prevention (see below). states. According to the American Cats can be more difficult to treat, Heartworm Society, the 2007 inci- since they tend to have a significant re- dence in the Bay Area was “mild,” av- action to the worms being destroyed eraging 5-25 cases per veterinary internally. Thus, the parasites are often Recycling Is a Bright Idea! hospital, although just north of San not treated specifically –they will die Francisco the incidence was as high as on their own eventually. However, 50 cases per hospital. Heartworm dis- most cats infected with heartworm dis- ease in dogs was first described in the ease will benefit from an anti-inflam- Fill me up One Cart for All! USA in the mid-1800s; and was noted matory medication and other - please! in cats in the 1920s. supportive care. The burgundy carts permit Mosquitoes transmit microscopic Prevention and regular blood test- larvae (called microfilaria) into the tis- ing (in dogs) are truly the key compo- recycling of paper and paper sue of a bite wound in the pet. It takes nents for this disease. The American six months for the infective larvae to Heartworm Society recommends that products commingled with glass, develop into an adult worm, and dur- all dogs be tested annually, even if they ing this time the larvae moves into the are on regular monthly prevention. If plastic, tin and aluminum containers. circulatory system of the animal, fi- the blood test reveals heartworm infec- The lid label shows what materials are acceptable. nally entering the large vessels of the tion in a non-symptomatic dog, the lungs and heart. The adult worms may prognosis with treatment is excellent live up to 7 years in a dog, and 3 years for full recovery, compared to a dog OK FOR RECYCLING in a cat. The female worms produce who is already affected by the disease. Paper Pet food bags Tissue paper (gift type) Buckets without handles new larvae that need to enter a mos- Monthly preventive medication is ap- Cardboard, Boxes, packages Post-its Metal CRV beverage containers quito in order to mature into the next proved by the FDA for both cats and Carbonless paper Shredded paper (in a paper bag) Aluminum cans (soda, water, juice) infective stage. dogs; this will kill the microfilaria at Catalogs Telephone books Aluminum foil (clean) ... and many more Virtually all dogs infected with the infective stage, shortly after being Detergent boxes Detergent bottles Aluminum pie plates please check our website microfilaria, and more than 67% of transmitted by the mosquito. This is Egg cartons Food containers (no Styrofoam) Cookie sheets cats, will develop disease. This is not a great example of how “an ounce of (paper only; no Styrofoam) Household cleaning containers Food cans (clean) an infection that they can clear with prevention is worth a pound of cure.” DON’T PLACE IN Envelopes with metal clasps (empty) Pet food, Steel, Tin cans BURGUNDY/BROWN CART: their own immune system. Dogs can Envelopes (plastic windows OK) Lids and caps Glass (Rinsed; all colors; lids, caps OK) show variable severity of symptoms: • Plastic bags, plastic film Gift wrap (non-metallic) Milk jugs Bottles wrap, Styrofoam, paper or from mild exercise intolerance or per- Junk mail Prescription bottles (empty) CRV beverage containers plastic cups, paper towels, sistent cough to reduced appetite, Magazines Salad dressing bottles (rinsed) Jars Kleenex or other facial tissues, weight loss and difficulty breathing. Manila folders Shampoo and conditioner Plastic (Containers only; empty; plastic utensils, sharps, metal or Cats can exhibit non-specific symp- Newspapers and inserts bottles rinsed; with chasing arrows #’s1-5 plastic hangers, mirror glass and toms, including vomiting, lethargy and Office paper Tub containers (yogurt, cottage & 7; lids, caps OK) disposable diapers. • Garbage, organic or green weight loss. Cats who are severely af- Paper bags cheese, margarine, #1-#7) Baby wipe containers waste materials. fected will demonstrate difficulty Paper towel & toilet paper tubes Water jugs Bleach bottles breathing, coughing or even sudden collapse and death. Diagnosis is rela- Dr. Mona Miller lives in Lafayette Place all recyclables in the burgundy/brown recycling cart, and be with her young son and two cats. tively easy with a quick and inexpen- She has worked at Four Seasons An- sure all materials fit in the cart with lid closed. sive blood test, and often a set of chest imal Hospital in Lafayette since radiographs. moving here in 2001. She attended Treatment is possible for most an- Cal as an undergrad, and received Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority imals affected by heartworms. The her DVM from U.C. Davis. She can prognosis depends on the severity of be reached at Four Seasons, 938- Call VWM at 925-935-8900 for more information or check out the illness. Dogs are treated with an injec- 7700, or by email to CCCSWA website at www.wastediversion.org. tion that kills the adult worms. The [email protected]. 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We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news and information about their activities. Community Service Submissions can be sent to [email protected] with the subject header In Service to the Community. Lic #855456 The Haddon Family, Orinda Residents, Owners/Operators Do business Building Community in Moraga and Abroad with a neighbor. Submitted by Sharron Sue building from the devastating ef- fects of the earthquake, subsequent tsunami and radiation contamina- tion. MAAC is reaching out to members, family, friends, and community to raise $8,000 to help the citizens of Japan by April 18th. To encourage support of this cam- Your comfort is our #1 priority paign, MAAC pledges to match combined total donations up to Haddon Heating & Cooling specializes in System Inspection $4,000. ($2,000 from MAAC • residential furnaces • heaters • air conditioners • ductwork • repairs • upgrades • maintenance and service. grants and $2,000 through the gen- $79 erosity of an anonymous donor.) FREE ESTIMATES • FAST SERVICE Furnace/ A/C 100 percent of the proceeds Check up* raised will go towards citizen re- 925-521-1380 *service includes a free standard sized 1” disposable filter. lief efforts on the ground in the Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm (closed for lunch) We do offer a variety of pleated and washable filters. most affected areas via the North- www.haddonheatingcooling.com Exp. May 15, 2011 (From left): Sharon Metcalf, Hacienda Foundation Vice President; Claire ern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund Roth, Hacienda Foundation President; Janice Lieu, Treasurer MAAC; established by the Japanese Cul- Teri Follete, MAAC-Japan Relief Fund Photo Sharron Sue tural Community Center of Monica’s Cleaning oraga Asian American Moraga Library and the Northern Northern California (JCCCNC) MClub (MAAC) granted Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. through long relationships they Residential & Commercial Janitorial Services $5,000 to worthy projects in All the grantees are repeat recipi- have had since the 1995 Hanshin- keeping with its mission to pro- ents, with the exception of earth- Awaji Earthquake centered in Monica Bustamante mote civic involvement and di- quake relief. Kobe. Updates about the relief efforts that are being supported Licensed Owner versity efforts that value and Typically the Moraga Asian respect differences to build an in- American Club (MAAC) makes are available at: www.jcccnc.org clusive community for all. charitable grants to local commu- and hit the “click here” button. Free Estimates Grants this cycle were awarded nity groups, but the Great Tohoku For more information on MAAC (925) 348-3761 to: Moraga School District, Ha- Earthquake of March 11th spurred or how to help, please contact cienda Foundation of Moraga, MAAC to also help the people of Sharron Sue at 925-376-2005 or Moraga Education Foundation, Japan with relief, recovery and re- [email protected]. Realtors and Friends Clean Creeks Submitted by Tania DeGroot “A High-tech Brain to work. Their tasks included re- with the Patience $25 OFF moving litter, as well as other ob- of a Mother” one session* jects including an old vacuum cleaner and fluorescent bulbs, cut- *exp. 5-15-2011 ting back invasive plants such as Fast Expert Computer Help ivy and raspberry bushes, trimming from techmommy! dead branches from trees, and spreading bark chips. Thankfully, the weather cooperated and was • Troubleshoot any PC computer problem. perfect for this kind of work, with • Help in plain English, not tech talk. partial clouds and cool tempera- • Personal training in your home, tures. Just over three hours of labor at your pace. produced two huge piles of green “Over the years waste, a few large bags of items for techmommy has been our computer Photo provided recycling, and more bags and bins 925-377-7711 savior and guru, untangling our hardware and software problems with remarkable n what could be considered a from the Chevron station to the of trash. It was a productive and re- www.techmommy.com ease. Thank goodness for techmommy. prelude to the annual Orinda in Bank of America building. The warding day for everyone and We would be lost without her!” I Serving the Bay Area’s Technology – Dan & Colleen, Moraga Action Community Day, the Orinda Friends’ ultimate goal is to create brought the Friends of Orinda Needs Since 1985 Better Homes and Gardens Mason- an attractive walking path along the Creeks a little closer to their ulti- McDuffie Real Estate office partic- creek with benches and pleasant mate goal. ipated in a company-wide ‘Giving areas for lingering, but that will All 36 local offices of Better Day’ Project on March 5th. The re- take a few years. Homes and Gardens donated time altors met behind La Cucina to The group numbered about 25 and resources to work on desig- Bay Area work with members of the Friends in all and after having some fresh nated projects for some 30 charities of Orinda Creeks at cleaning and coffee, donated by Peet’s, and in their local communities on that BAD day. INC. Drainage, Inc. clearing the banks along the creek, bagels, everyone spread out and got Have You Checked Your Student Art Will Provide Relief to Japan Crawlspace Lately? Submitted by John Fazel iramonte High School stu- Mdent Alex Chen recently • French Drains paid a visit to the Lamorinda Sun- • Underfloor Drains rise Rotary Club to ask for help in • Underfloor Drains auctioning off his beautiful brush • Downspout Systems painting (see photo). Proceeds • Downspout Systems will be donated to the Japan relief • Subdrain Systems effort through the four local Ro- • Subdrain Systems tary clubs – Lamorinda Sunrise, • Sump Pumps Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga. • Sump Pumps Chen presented his painting to the • R etaining Walls Lamorinda Sunrise Rotarians and • PavestoneR etaining Driveway Walls & Walkways discussed with them his plan to raise money to help Japan after • Pavestone Driveway & Walkways the earthquake and tsunami. A General Engineering Contractor Rotary International will match 50% of all donations. For Locally A General owned Engineering and OperatedContractor more information, contact John Locally owned and Operated Fazel of Lamorinda Sunrise Ro- Contractor LIC # 762208 tary at (925) 324-2017 or run- Contractor LIC # 762208 [email protected].

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Fate Brings War Hero to Lafayette ... continued from page D1 The upshot of her introduction father and Zamperini and the and subsequent meetings is a spe- complicated consequences of cial invitation for him to come to their war experiences. “I ended Lamorinda for a fundraising up being extremely grateful to event to benefit the Lafayette Li- have been sick in Kauai.” brary and Leaning Center Foun- Because she was so moved by dation. At 94, Zamperini might the story – she ordered a number have said “no” for any number of of books and had them signed by reasons, but he agreed to fly up Zamperini, who inscribed, “Be from Southern California for the Hardy!” Thus started a unique re- event next week. lationship between the two; that In January of this year Karen led to a phone conversation, and Tom Mulvaney were on va- lunch and his acceptance of this cation in Kauai to celebrate Tom speaking engagement. Mulvaney and his twin’s birthday. Although calls it a “powerful connection.” she’s usually healthy, Karen got “To me, Louis’ story is a life quite sick and ended up spending raft for others,” said Mulvaney most of her time in bed reading explaining the many lessons to be “Unbroken - A World War II story gleaned from it: “everybody of survival, resilience, and re- struggles; nobody’s life is entirely demption.” smooth. Louie’s ability to forgive “The book was like a talisman even the most brutal treatment by – I carried it everywhere with me others is a lesson for all. His life- for weeks” said Mulvaney. “I felt changing experiences and how he like my father’s memory had overcame them helped me under- been stirred and his voice reawak- stand my dad better,” adding that ened.” In what can only be de- she learned to, “embrace opportu- scribed as an extraordinarily rare nities when I can. My hope is coincidence, the book outlines the that Louie’s story will live on and many struggles of Zamperini that help others with their own strug- paralleled her father’s journey. It gles.” was haunting - her father was a It will certainly live on in the fighter pilot during World War II phenomenal number of books who was shot out of the sky, but sold and in this appearance in ejected and lived, was captured Lafayette. Mulvaney was so by the Germans and was a POW moved, she underwrote the cost in Germany. Both men had war of his speaking fee and travel experiences that left wounds. arrangements, no small undertak- In yet another twist of fate, ing, “I wanted more people to Kauai was where Zamperini have the opportunity to meet him learned to fly. Mulvaney ex- - I wanted to give that as a gift.” plained that it seemed strange to Turns out the date that is avail- her, being bed-bound and reflect- able, April 17, is the day after ing on the story of Louie’s time what would have been her dad’s lost at sea. Being ill gave her 88th birthday. The event, at time to not only read the book but Acalanes High School, is already also to ponder the struggles of her sold out. Page: D6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 • Acalanes High School | Bentley School | Burton Valley | Camino Lafayette Elementary | Los Perales | Miramonte | Orinda Academy Pablo | Campolindo | Contra Costa Jewish Day School | Del Rey Orinda Intermediate | Saklan Valley School | Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem | Glorietta | Happy Valley | Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill | Stanley Middle | St. Perpetua School | Wagner Ranch

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Acalanes Union Orinda Union School District Locally, Globally High School District OUSD Office By Cathy Dausman Board Room AUHSD Office 8 Altarinda Road, Orinda help them later in life,” says 1212 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lafayette Monday, May 9, 4pm Boudreau. TONIGHT: Wednesday, April 13, 7:30pm “To raise money, we are doing Wednesday, May 4, 7:30pm Moraga School District a walk-a-thon on Saturday, April 23, Lafayette School District Joaquin Moraga Intermediate 2011 at the Lafayette Reservoir start- LAFSD Office School Auditorium ing at 10:00 AM.” 3477 School Street, Lafayette 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga Millie and Isabelle will walk TONIGHT Wednesday, April 13, 7pm Tuesday, May 10, 7:30pm six miles for pledges, wearing tee Wednesday, May 11, 7pm shirts they’ll design. They showed a video they created themselves, “Dirty Ross Wins Again Drinking Water,” in class. Global Giving is just one ex- Submitted by Marice George ample of many charities students have selected, and there are many other fundraising events. Campbell- White says past TAP students have held bake sales, swim-a-thons, setup 7th graders at Orinda Intermediate School, Millie Kirchberg (left) and lemonade stands, volunteered at shel- Isabelle Sato are involved in their science class' Take Action Program this ters and soup kitchens, animal rescue semester. Photo C. Dausman programs; beach clean ups, tree illie Kirchberg and Isabelle ber from 7th grade science.” plantings, written letters to govern- MSato know they are privi- Educators from Australia, ment entities, and held a dance leged to live in Orinda. But they are Hong Kong and Canada have in- fundraiser. TAP projects from Camp- developing compassion for the less quired about the TAP program. bell-White’s classes include work for fortunate worldwide through a sci- Boudreau has made curriculum pre- Save the Bay Campaign, Susan G ence program at their school. They sentations at St. Mary’s College and Komen for the Cure, UNICEF, World explain in a letter they wrote to Lam- to National Science Teachers Associ- Health Organization, Cool Califor- orinda Weekly: ation conferences in Phoenix and San nia, The National Campaign to Pre- “We are 7th grade students at Francisco. Her project information vent Teen Pregnancy, World Wildlife Orinda Intermediate School and are was also published in the October 10, Fund, Food 4 Africa, Amazon Watch, Miramonte student Selena Ross (right) and Lions Regional Student working on a "Take Action Project" 2010 edition of NSTA “Science Speaker Chair Denny Grotrian. Photo provided and The Hunger Project, among for our science class. Each student Scope” magazine. Those who use many others. egular readers of the Lamor- tion. The topic was "Enforcing Our has chosen a problem that they feel the project are very encouraging. One Boudreau is Isabelle’s teacher; Rinda Weekly are familiar with Borders: State vs. Federal Rights." strongly about and have spent the Washington science teacher writes: Campbell-White teaches Millie, Miramonte senior Selena Ross, the Ross now goes on to the District past month researching and organiz- “my students and I are LOVING the whose older brother completed TAP winner of the local Lions Speaker Level Round to be held on April 23 ing ideas to raise awareness.” take action project.” two years ago. Because of that “she’s Contest. On March 27 the Multiple at 2:00 p.m. at the Boy Scout Hall, “It’s about the process,” says Millie and Isabelle’s letter con- always asking questions,” says District Four California Lions Re- 101 Davis Street in San Leandro, teacher and Science Department tinues: Campbell-White. “As teachers, we gional Level Speech Contest was California. Ross was sponsored by Chair Sue Boudreau. “It’s the social “Our focus concerns the un- love to see students gain interest in held at the Contra Costa Water Dis- the Moraga Lions Club, and is in the aspect of kids working with friends.” sanitary water conditions affecting current events, relevant topics, and trict Board Offices, and Ross won running for $21,000 in scholarship Boudreau developed the Take Action millions of people in Haiti. After science. We like to give the students again in this third round of competi- money. Project (TAP) curriculum at OIS much thoughtful research and an in- a lot of choice in the classroom cre- three years ago and wants it to be terview with a Lawrence Berkeley ating a sense of ownership and prac- “fun and imaginative” for her stu- Lab specialist, we have decided to ticing decision-making skills.” Ryerson Says Treat Your dents. To date, some 900 students fundraise for the non-profit organi- The girls, along with their have participated in the project. zation, Global Giving, in support of classmates, are already learning valu- Partner Like a Dog Boudreau says she was in- clean water in Haiti.” able lessons. “I wish I could make spired to develop a curriculum “to The girls expect to raise $300, By Andrea A. Firth more money [for a cause] and work empower, educate and inspire young $1,000 or $5,000, depending on less,” says Isabelle. As for Millie, people” after learning the dire predic- which student is talking. Boudreau she’s learned what charitable tions of climate change in the next says most students raise very little fundraisers everywhere know: that 100 years. Fellow science teachers money, although a TAP project to “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Karen Snelson and Kim Campbell- benefit Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) Donations to Global Giving White ensure that each 7th grader ex- two years ago netted $33,000. But can be sent care of Orinda Interme- periences TAP. According to students are not graded on how diate School, 80 Ivy Drive, Orinda, Boudreau, a year-end online student much they raise. TAP teaches them CA 94563. Mark the envelope: attn: survey consistently ranks TAP “the to think ahead and work with a part- Kim Campbell-White and Sue number one thing they will remem- ner, “skills and attitudes that will Boudreau. Lafayette Elementary Student Council Organizes Drive to Help Sister School in Haiti By Rosylyn Aragones Stenzel

Margie Ryerson with her "partners" Photo provided elson was really the impe- to focus on that is encouraging,” she “Ntus for the book,” says au- says. In addition to the entertaining thor Margie Ryerson referring to her comparisons between how to treat three-year old labradoodle and her one’s dog and one’s partner in Ryer- new book, Treat Your Partner Like a son’s book, it also includes amusing Dog, How to Breed a Better Relation- cartoons by artist Barry Hunau. ship. “This huge, gentle dog has such Ryerson advocates the use of a personality and is so gregarious, I calm assertiveness in a relationship spend a lot of time at the dog park,” and compares this approach to the says Ryerson explaining that her way a dog responds well to a strong pooch has transformed her from a dog but calmly and respectfully delivered owner to a real dog person. And, as message. “Assertiveness requires she watched Nelson socializing and using good judgment, and timing is observed the exuberance “dog peo- important,” says Ryerson who also ple” share with their “best friends,” it emphasizes the importance of sup- set her to thinking about the parallels portive and consistent non-verbal between how we treat our dogs and communication. “70% of our com- how we should treat our partners. munication is nonverbal. Your face Ryerson’s experience with Nel- has to match your words.” son provided the inspiration for her to Throughout the book Ryerson write a simple, short, constructive provides real-life examples and lists Lafayette Elementary Student Council members pose in front of banner before sending it off - along with over 650 pencils - to sister school in Haiti. Photo Pam Severson guide for couples that is also humor- of tips and techniques to support these ous. Couples are a big part of Ryer- communication principles. “I hope afayette Elementary Student Haiti last year with her mother during dance where they collected back- son’s counseling practice. She has couples will get help from reading the LCouncil is leading the way for a medical mission trip. Moved by the packs and raised over a thousand dol- been a Marriage and Family Therapist examples and make use of tips and its school to help children in Haiti. poverty and severe lack of resources, lars for their sister school. for over twenty years and has offices techniques,” says Ryerson, but she Recently, the student council organ- Grace, a Lafayette Elementary Student council officers Pia in Orinda and Walnut Creek. “I work adds that just like training your dog, ized a pencil drive to give to students School alumna, decided to do some- Dovichi, Caden Moses, Gia Roberts, with couples on communication tech- it takes practice. at Victor Hugo School in Gonaives, thing about it. She contacted the PTA and Chase Severson, said that niques and all the issues that come up Read an excerpt from Ryerson's book in her Haiti. Along with over 650 pencils, to propose a partnership with Victor they’ve learned much from this ex- in a relationship—kids, in-laws, sex, Family Focus column on page D8. they sent a banner that read, “We love Hugo School. perience including realizing how for- financial issues. I’m used to clients our sister school!” Almost all Student council decided to take tunate they are and wanting to share coming in and having read segments Margie Ryerson, MFT, has been a Lafayette Elementary students from on the challenge, and at the request it, plus as Chase summed it up, “It of longer books. I wanted to write a columnist for the Lamorinda each grade signed the banner. of the principal at Victor Hugo, sent feels good when you give something book that would hold their attention Weekly for two years. Cartoonist They found out about the op- unsharpened pencils; because in to them.” and also serve as a resource.” Barry Hunau, who is also a portunity to help Haitian kids through Haiti, pencil shavings are used as kin- For more information on how Humor is a key ingredient to effec- Lamorinda Weekly regular Grace Linderholm, a junior at dling. Besides the pencil drive, stu- you can support this partnership, con- tive couples’ therapy according to Ry- contributor, provided the Acalanes High School. Grace visited dent council organized a sock hop tact [email protected]. erson. While her goal is to help couples illustrations for her book. Treat Your to understand their issues and develop Partner Like A Dog, How to Breed a constructive ways to be with each Better Relationship is available at other, she tries to keep therapy sessions Orinda Books and online through Submit stories to iUniverse. Ryerson will discuss her lighthearted. “Humor joins people to- new book at Orinda Books on gether. It makes us relax, alleviates the Saturday, April 16th at 2:00 p.m. [email protected] stress and tension, and provides a place Wednesday, April 13, 2011 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: D7 Acalanes High School | Bentley School | Burton Valley | Camino Lafayette Elementary | Los Perales | Miramonte | Orinda Academy Pablo | Campolindo | Contra Costa Jewish Day School | Del Rey Orinda Intermediate | Saklan Valley School | Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem | Glorietta | Happy Valley | Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill | Stanley Middle | St. Perpetua School | Wagner Ranch Campolindo’s Production of The Laramie Project Encourages Dialogue By Lou Fancher t’s a tragic sign of the times that were eager to talk about their partic- Laramie Project] is that we’re ad- Another Perspective the term “hate crime” needs little ipation in the production and the dressing the issue,” Roth said. “It’s I One young man, whose parents did not want us to identify him by definition. From lynchings in our issue of acceptance. revolutionary.” name, spoke with us briefly about his experience being a gay country’s history to the horror of None of the four Campolindo Sullivan, although worried about student at Campolindo last year; he is currently enrolled at a September 11th, 2001 to the fatal drama students had heard Matthew parental reactions, admitted, “I like different school. beating of Matthew Shepard in Shepard’s story before being intro- that we’re rubbing it in people’s Wyoming in 1998, Americans have duced to the play. But they were all faces. We’re saying ‘Hey! It’s not “No one really liked to talk to me,” he began. “People stared when I seen what happens when anger, fear quite familiar with homophobic in- okay to have this intolerance.’“ walked by, and many avoided me. Not everyone at school was like that, and prejudice lead to violence. tolerance on their school’s campus. Morrill, taking an actor’s per- but the majority was. It was subtle – having grown up in this ‘safe’ But the reasons behind the “We must hear the phrase ‘That’s spective, said, “Getting to the emo- community, it was eye-opening to see that people really are like this, crimes—and the reverberations that so gay,’ about 100 times a day. It’s tion and understanding how that they really can’t accept that someone who is gay could be normal. I didn’t feel picked on, just excluded – I was an outsider who would paralyze communities who suffer usually not used to hurt a gay per- someone who doesn’t agree with ho- never fit in. I never had a day when I didn’t feel judged.” them—are less familiar territory. son—because the word has taken on mosexuality is touched by what hap- The Laramie Project, a play and its own meaning. Basically, it means pened to Shepard is more difficult What does the phrase “that’s so gay” mean to you? film written by Tectonic Theater stupid, unfair, flamboyant, negative,” than anything I’ve ever done.” “That the word ‘gay’ is used as an insult speaks volumes. The word ‘gay’ Project to tell the story of the people Sullivan said. Donohoe had the last word be- does not mean ‘stupid, unfair, flamboyant, or negative.’ It’s offensive in the small, Wyoming town after Donohoe, who has had students fore heading back into rehearsal: even if it’s meant differently. In the dictionary, the definitions of ‘gay’ are Shepard’s murder has been seen by talk to him about their sexuality be- “What’s cool about the Laramie ‘merry (etc);’ and ‘homosexual – there’s nothing in there about being more than 50 million people world- cause they do not feel safe and for- Project is that it presents people as stupid. But I think of myself as a human being, not as a word.” wide. mer students tell him how bitter they honestly struggling with hard issues. Do you feel the school did anything to change the unfriendly On April 22nd and 23rd, Cam- are for the lie they lived while at My hope is that people will see that environment? polindo High School’s drama depart- Campolindo, was less certain of the you don’t have to have the right an- “They tried to a certain extent, but it’s hard to change attitudes; had ment will bring the production to the term’s diluted impact. “Being gay is swer. Having the dialogue is the im- there been more openly gay students things might have been different. stage. not okay in America,” he insisted. portant part.” But why would we come out? Kids are called ‘fag’ if they’re not athletic – “It’s not just a play about what “It’s not okay in Northern California. we’re being pushed back into the closet. Students’ opinions are shaped happened to a gay kid. It’s about how The term ‘gay’ is still thrown around The Laramie Project by their parents, their friends, and their intolerant religions. It’s no the community reacts to being on this campus as a derogatory Shows are April 22nd at 7:00 p.m. different than judging others based on skin color or religious looked at through a national lens of term.” and April 23rd at 1:00 p.m. and preference. I can’t change what I am and I will not apologize for it.” judgment,” explained Jamie Dono- “I’m on a mission to change 7:00 p.m. in the Campolindo What do you think of the choice to present The Laramie Project? hoe, director of Campolindo’s that,” threw in Morrill. “It’s breeding Performing Arts Center. “It’s positive that the school is presenting this play. Having the dialogue Drama Department. unnecessary violence: I can’t even Tickets: $5 for students and is the first step towards change; but the change has to follow. People seniors, $10 for adults, available Donohoe still remembers the see the logical argument behind the here need to pop their bubbles and deal with reality – gay people are media attention around the killing of hatred.” online at the Campolindo web-store, http://campolindo.revtrak.net/tek part of the world and we are not going away.” a Miramonte cheerleader in 1986. Roth agreed, adding that people 9.asp. L.Borrowman “I was a Campo student. All of a in the Lamorinda community live in sudden Lamorinda had to look at it- “a bubble” and homosexuality is self through the articles in Rolling “not an open table discussion here.” Stone and other media. Even as an Zenoni has felt the urge to exam- adult, I’ve seen how the community ine her Catholic upbringing more Small Hands, Big Hearts reacts when race, sexuality, reli- closely. She has searched to under- Submitted by April King gion—or whether we put in a Dollar stand Biblical teachings on the issue Tree store—comes up. We have a and said playing the girlfriend of one hard time talking about these non- of the murderers has been eye-open- black-and-white issues,” he con- ing. cluded. “She’s in this terrible situation. Donohoe has heard nothing but Seeing how horrible her life is; it positive reaction to his choice for the makes mine look not so bad,” she spring show. He admitted it could said. push some people’s buttons, but con- When Zenoni recalled participat- siders the community “smart” and ing in “Day of Silence” activities the students talented enough to carry meant to promote peace and accept- off the play’s raw, complex content. ance on campus, all four students “I chose the play with two voiced anxiety. goals,” Donohoe said, “letting young “The Gay-Straight Alliance no kids really do some strong acting and longer exists (at Campolindo). Peo- pushing themselves is first. A kid’s ple would throw stuff—water bottles going to step outside of his skin to and trash—at us. They’d laugh,” imagine what it would feel like to be Zenoni remembered. Pictured are Mrs. Nancy Kassover and her Happy Valley Elementary School fourth grade students. The class devoted in another person’s shoes. And sec- It might surprise an older gener- time and energy to contribute to the Red Cross efforts to help earthquake survivors. Their endeavors included nu- ond, if we can get the audience to ation, but the students agreed that merous lemonade stands, bake sales, extra chores, and raiding their own piggy banks. The students linked up with think about it: what is homosexual- being labeled ‘bi-sexual’ is far Mapua school in New Zealand to show their support across the seas. Photo Rodney Erdmann ity? My hope is that people will talk preferable to ‘homosexual.’ honestly. More than changing per- “People are more accepting be- ceptions, it’s the talking that I hope cause if you like boys and girls, will happen.” you’re okay—you’re more ‘nor- Nicholas Morrill, Shannon Sul- mal,’” explained one student. livan, Adam Roth and Laura Zenoni “The coolest part [about the How can we serve you?

Miramonte Holds 53rd Let us count the ways. Annual Orinda Rotary Career Night Submitted by Eloise Schneider, Miramonte College & Career Advisor

At the UC Eye Center in Berkeley, how you see is what you get. Because we’re part of the top-rated UC School of Optometry, Miramonte students attend a career panel at the 53rd Annual Career Night we’re here for you and your family in a whole range of ways: event sponsored by the Orinda Rotary. Photo provided. • Pediatric Vision Care • Eye Examinations n Monday, March 21st Mira- standing room only to listen to and • LASIK Surgery • Geriatric Vision Care • Contact Lenses Omonte High School hosted ask questions of some of the most • Eyewear Center • Specialized Vision Care the 53rd annual Orinda Rotary Ca- popular career panels including reer Night with a record-breaking Psychology, Medical & Health, Make an appointment and go Cal! 690 students in attendance. This World Languages, and Business. popular event is coordinated by Students were also able to meet in- Orinda Rotary and Miramonte dividuals with careers in Architec- High School’s College & Career ture & Design, Engineering, World Advisor to provide career options Languages, Government & Law, for students of all high school Media & Communications, and grade levels to explore. There was Performing Arts.

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Family Focus Treat Your Partner Like a Dog By Margie Ryerson, MFT (Excerpted from Treat Your Partner together for eight years when they Like a Dog: How to Breed a Better came in for counseling. Three years Relationship, 2011) earlier, after drinking heavily, Dave h, you are such a love! threw a wine bottle against the wall “OCome here you sweet during an argument. He immediately thing! Kiss, kiss.” expressed remorse, and he stopped Isn’t love wonderful? It’s so nice drinking altogether soon afterwards. to hear people expressing affection! Dave had never before engaged in vi- But too often the recipient of all this olent behavior, and there were no fur- Stanley student Chris Mikas makes adjustments to his Rube Goldberg Machine, the Tea Maker. devotion is our dog, not our human ther incidents. Photo D. Brightbill companion. Lydia continued to harbor distrust afayette Partners in Education a multi-student built bicycle that middle school students, teachers, Although we may adore our dogs, and resentment toward him for this in- L(LPIE) joined Stanley Middle works on both battery and human and parents looked on and inter- sometimes we don’t put nearly as cident, although she never let him School in sponsoring the 2010 Stan- power. While the projects can be acted with the numerous hands-on much effort into our human relation- know how she felt. Her stepfather oc- ley Science Expo on March 31st. quite time consuming, the results exhibits. Global Vicinity shared the ships. Forty to fifty percent of all first casionally beat Lydia with a belt while The Expo, held bi-annually, caps an are inspiring. 3D magic behind XBOX while stu- marriages, and sixty to seventy percent she was growing up, and Lydia swore exciting science fair season for Stanley Science Department dents extracted DNA from their of all second marriages end in divorce. she would never tolerate violent be- Lafayette schools. chair and beloved 6th grade science cheeks with the help of scientists Emphasize the Positive (Positive havior when she became an adult. In addition to over 100 student teacher Michael Meneghetti from Sangamo Biosciences. NASA Reinforcement) Gradually she distanced herself from science projects, the event high- summed up the value of the event scientist Margaret Race provided When I take my dog, Nelson, to Dave physically and emotionally. lighted a wide variety of exhibitors. best, sharing “the whole emphasis 3D glasses for students to view 3D the dog park here is what happens: I After several months of couples Projects created by Stanley student of the Science Expo is that it high- images in space while Sustainable throw a ball for him to fetch. Nelson therapy, Lydia finally allowed herself scientists ranged from scale land- lights science and makes science the Lafayette, in conjunction with responds by dutifully bringing back the to move past this episode. She saw form models of various topograph- rock star. The event shows the di- Springhill Schools’ Green Team, ball (well, some of the time anyway). how her doubts and distrust interfered ical maps, to Rube Goldberg versity of science careers and im- displayed 65 pounds of untouched Each time that Nelson returns the ball, with any chance for a healthy relation- Machines along with more tradi- merses students in an evening that lunches thrown away from one day I say “Good job,” or “good dog!” ship with Dave. She had been over- tional science fair projects with a makes science very, very cool." of school lunch garbage. Often I give him a treat for cooperat- looking all of his wonderful qualities hypothesis and conclusion. Atten- Stanley Science Expo co- In addition to student projects ing. Let’s face it, Nelson is not bringing while she fixated on this unpleasant dees viewed scale models of Half chairs Gwenn Lennox and Lori and exhibits, student volunteers me money or doing my ironing, yet I incident. Now, like Nelson, Dave Dome, Yosemite Falls, and a model Moran recruited a diverse array of from Stanley’s Opp Knocks were on shower him with positive attention. would be able to think of himself as a of the Caldecott tunnel. Several scientists and exhibitors to the hand to sell food with proceeds How often do we use this system GOOD partner and the relationship projects were related to a student’s Expo, along with Science Expo Ad- going to LPIE. Attendees also of reinforcement and positive rewards would have a better chance to flourish. personal science passion. One par- visor Carolyn Wan. Exhibitors brought along reusable water bottles with our partner? Do we offer thanks Is your dog the only one in your ticularly innovative project included shared their love of science while to cut down on trash at the Expo. and gratitude when our partner does household who receives constant the laundry, washes the car, or fixes a praise and a minimum of criticism? If tasty meal? All too often our humans so, it’s time to treat your human at are the ones going begging for atten- least as well as your dog! tion and compliments. Eliminate the Negative (No Nega- tive Reinforcement) When Nelson makes a mistake, such as digging in the garden, princi- ples of dog training tell me that I am supposed to reprimand swiftly at the time of the bad behavior and then switch gears back to positive mode. The idea is for Nelson to think of him- self as a GOOD dog and not have a negative self-image. In this way, Nel- son will want to please me because I offer praise and rewards while I min- imize his mistakes. In other words, I don’t rub his nose in it. Margie Ryerson, MFT, If only couples could get over is a marriage and family therapist their grievances as easily! Some cou- in Orinda and Walnut Creek. ples I see in my practice have memo- Contact her at 925-376-9323 or ries like elephants when it comes to [email protected]. things their partner did wrong. She is also available for parenting Stanley scientist Chris Nelson shows 6th grader Shelby Bocks how to test his Water vs. Air Experiment. consultation. Lydia and Dave had been living Photo D. Brightbill Lamorinda Weekly www.Lamorindaweekly.com is an independent publication, produced by and for the residents of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, CA Most Frequently Viewed Stories From Our Last Issue: We’re a community newspaper, and we wel- Staff Writers: come your input: Sophie Braccini; [email protected] Letters to the editor (max 350 words): Cathy Tyson; [email protected] [email protected] Andrea A. 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leep-away camp. The very phrase sends thrills ofex- and waiting for themto come visit! Right here in Lamorinda forin our annual Summer Camp Guide (our Full Day citement through some kids, while in others it instills- are sleep-awaycamps that may help bridge that gap – away Camp Guide appeared in our March 16 issue: Sfear. Think back…chances are you fell intoone of these from home,yet just down the street. www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue0501/read.html.)If categories yourself. There are many optionsin California and Seems like kids have never had as many choices as- your child’s summer plans include sleeping in ordays filled beyond for Lamorinda’s young, adventurousspirits; but some they do now. Maybe you are just looking for a week here- with swim team, the half-day camps and classes in this issue kids are home-bodies, preferringto spend their days , and and there to broaden your child’s horizons – give them will give those water-wrinkled fingers a chance to dry outand nights, in familiar surroundings– nothing wrong with that, and anopportunity to learn something new, have an adven- might even convince sleepy-head to get up and try something we can only hope they’llstill feel that way when we are old ture,take a hike…you may find just what you’re looking new!

Specialty Camps and Classes Camp Kinder Cool Chow Bella Kids Cooking see City of Lafayette – Recreation (Moraga) Camp (Lafayette) ad Summer Camps (Lafayette) Camp Kinder Cool is a fun-filled child-centered Kids in our camp will explore their culinary Lafayette Recreation Summer Camps: camp run by Moraga School District credentialed creativity, share fantastic meals with new friends, Soccer - Cheerleading - Cooking -Dance - Kindergarten teachers. The program is designed and discover the wonderful world of food. Ages 7 Fencing - Jewelry Making - Theater - Lacrosse - to introduce your child to a kindergarten environ- and older. Mad Science - Spanish - Engineering - LEGOS - ment in a stress free way that will build friend- Session Includes: All ingredients, materials, recipe Golf - Tennis -Critters N Clay - Music - Robotics - ships and chase away the butterflies on the first binder, apron, chef hat. Hip Hop - Game Design - Basketball - day of school. Whether your child goes to school Camp Location: 584 Glenside Drive, Lafayette. Chess - & MORE! Register opens April 18th. in Moraga or not, any child entering kindergarten Phone: (925) 878-9932 this fall is welcome to attend. Phone: (925) 888-7045 Website: www.chowbellakids.net Phone: (925) 284-2232 Website:www.moraga.ca.us Email: [email protected] Website: www.LafayetteRec.org

Orinda Academy see Orinda Parks & Recreation “PandaMania” Vacation Bible see (Orinda) ad (Orinda) School (Moraga) ad Students may take two semester classes or one full Orinda summer camps awarded Best of Lamorinda June 20th – 24th, 9am-noon, year class from the courses listed in the following 2011 by Lamorinda Moms! Camp offerings: Cost: $60.00 per child. subject areas: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, English algebra, art, babysitting, carpentry, cartoon, chess, Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church’s offers a for all grades, U.S. History, Spanish (all levels), Art, Chinese, cooking, dance, jewelry making, musical fun week where kids will learn that God is wild Music, Middle School and High School Prep. theater, rock-n-roll, SAT prep, science, engineering, about them! Children must be 4 years old Personalized instruction with 9:1 student to teacher sports (basketball, capture the flag, flag football, by June 20th through entering 5th grade in ratio. Orinda Academy classes meet state requirements golf, lacrosse, soccer, sports, tennis), stained glass the fall. for credit and are U.C. approved. Two 17 day sessions: mosaics, and writing. Camps available for ages 3-16. June 20 - July 12 and July 14 - August 5. 9am-1pm. Located at 28 Orinda Way, Orinda. Phone: (925) 254-7553 x 305 Phone: (925) 254-2445 Phone: (925) 376-4800 Website: www.orindaacademy.org Website: www.cityoforinda.org Website: www.mvpctoday.org

Sewnow! Fashion Design see (Lafayette) ad Learn fashion design and sewing at sewnow! fashion studio. We offer a variety of one week camps for juniors (2nd & 3rd Grade), kids, and teens. Have fun, learn new skills and walk away with unique personalized fashion items. Camps include workbook, fabrics, notions, computerized custom-fit patterns, and custom embroidery. 960 Moraga Rd. (1 block south of Mt. Diablo), Lafayette. Phone: (925) 283-7396 Website: www.sewnow.com

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DATES: July 11 thru July 22 (M – F) TIMES: 1:30 – 5:00 P.M. FEES: $300 (T-shirt included) FOR REGISTRATION FORMS, CONTACT: 925/280-3950 x-5163, [email protected] or download registration form at campofootball.com You may download our Summer Camp Guide: www.lamorindaweekly.com Thank you Advertisers! Lamorinda Weekly. Page: E2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 SUMMER CAMPS

Specialty Camps and Classes Violin, viola, cello and double bass players - Spanish Immersion Summer see Summer Bridge Math take your playing to the next level! ad Work with professional string teachers; learn shifting, vibrato, etc; Camps (Lafayette) (Moraga) if already experienced, learn special techniques A unique opportunity for children to learn or This program, intended to be both fun and to be more expressive with your playing! improve their Spanish language skills! During educational, is designed to reinforce previous 2 week camp in Moraga each week-long camp students learn vocabulary math concepts, while introducing future ones. June 27 – July 8 9 am to 1 pm related to a specific kid-friendly theme such as Manipulatives and interactive problem solving For details contact [email protected] Crazy Chemistry or Pirates of the “Caribe.” Half will be a part of each session. Groups will consist Day 9am-noon, Full Day 9am-3pm. of no more than 6 students and will meet five times over the summer. Mr. Lorie and Ms. Phone: (925) 962-9177 Steelman will lead the sessions. Website: www.vivaelespanol.org Website: www.lorietutors.com

Horse/Farm Camps Music C 0RUDJD9DOOH\3UHVE\WHULDQ&KXUFK Sienna Ranch see Academy of Language and 9DFDWLRQ%LEOH6FKRRO (Lafayette) ad Music Arts/ ALMA (Orinda) Lamorinda’s own ranch camp experience. Camp Private lessons in all instruments, including choices include activities in nature immersion, guitar/piano/drums/band instruments/strings/ & primitive arts, survival skills, horse riding and care, voice; private lessons in languages, including farm animal interaction, archery, carpentry, and Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, ESL; more! Serving campers ages 4-14, Sienna Ranch Special summer group classes and performing offers week-long, full day or ½ day camp options. ensembles, including Rock Combo, Jazz Combo, All adult, professional staff and amazing, Vocal Ensemble, Drum Circle, Theatre & Acting convenient location. Skills. All Ages and Levels Welcome! Phone: (925) 283-6311 Dr. James Fiatarone, Director Website: www.siennaranch.net 99 Brookwood Rd., Orinda Phone: (925) 254-5056; (925) 254-5053

Sports C -XQH see DON’s Camp 2011 Football Camp DPQRRQ (Lafayette) (Moraga) ad :HOFRPHWR3DQGD0DQLDDSODFHRIIXQDQG The Acalanes coaching staff invites you to be the The Cougar Youth Football Camp, directed by DGYHQWXUHZKHUH*RGLVZLOGDERXW\RX5RFNRXWWR very best football player you can be. At our camp Head Coach Kevin Macy, for Grades 4 thru 8 will RXUQHZ9%6OLYHEDQG-RLQWKHRXWUDJHRXVIXQRI you will learn skills, techniques, rules and how to run from July 11 through July 22, 1:30-5pm at WKH3DQGD0DQLD*DPH6KRZ$FWLRQSDFNHG perform to the best of your ability. There are daily Campolindo High School. All equipment is UHFUHDWLRQSXSSHWVFUDIWVVNLWVVQDFNVDQGJDPHVDUH camp awards and all athletes receive a T-shirt. supplied, t-shirt is included. Registration forms MXVWWKHEHJLQQLQJRIDZHHN\RX·OOQHYHUIRUJHW June 20-22, 9am-noon, incoming 3rd-8th graders, can be found at campofootball.com. *HW\RXUHDUVRQ«MRLQWKHDGYHQWXUH non-contact, $125. Contact Head Coach Mike Ivankovich. Phone: (925) 932-1579 &DPSFRVWSHUFKLOG Email: [email protected] &KLOGUHQPXVWEHEHWZHHQWKHDJHVRI \HDUVROGDQGHQWHULQJWKJUDGHUV

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Horse/Farm Camps The Art Room Roughing it - Hello Horse see KIDS COOKING CAMP IN LAFAYETTE ad (Lafayette) Camp (Lafayette) visit www.chowbellakids.net for details An art studio where students enjoy the creative Part of the Roughing It Family of Camps. 1 week, process while learning art skills in a nurturing ½ day introductory western riding camp. environment. Our goal is to achieve a balance Beginning riding lessons and horsemanship, between process and product while building self animal care, crafts and more! Designed for busy esteem and a love of art! Summer program starts families that cannot attend our full day horse June 13th. Come have fun with us! programs. 2:15-5:15pm.

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Camps Sports Camps Summer String Thing! see Brown Water Polo Camps (Moraga) ad (Orinda) At the Hacienda de Las Flores in Moraga. Monday- Lamorinda Water Polo, with Coaches Bill Brown & Friday, June 27th-July 8th, 9am-1pm (no July 4th). James Lathrop, will offer two camps this summer Guest clinician Irene Sazer, of the Real Vocal String for girls and boys ages 7-14 who are beginners or Quartet! Violin, viola, cello and bass players players with little experience. Miramonte High grades 4-9! Orchestra, Chamber and alternative School’s Bill Brown Aquatic Center, June 20-24 or styles! June 27-July 1; 4 days ( M, T, Th, F only). Contact Adam Noel. 11am-1:30pm, $150.

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Camps Lafayette Boys Basketball Association’s MATS Hoops Basketball Camps Youth Summer Basketball Camp (Orinda) Boys entering 3rd - 9th grade can sign-up to The Miramonte High School boys basketball staff improve individual/team skills via drills, games, will host its 4th annual summer basketball camps. contests and expert instruction with Acalanes Designed for boys and girls grades 3 to 10, our Boys Basketball coaches and current players. camps emphasize skill development, sportsmanship July 18-22, 9am – 12pm, Acalanes High School, and team play. Our two camps run June 21 to 24 $150 (includes t-shirt. and July 12 to 15. Mornings: 9am-noon – grades 7 Phone: Donovan Messier, (925) 787-4683 to 10. Afternoons: 1-4pm. – grades 3 to 6. Email: [email protected] Phone: (510) 648-1277 Email: [email protected]

Sports Camps Oakland Strokes Sherman Swim School see (Oakland) (Lafayette) ad The Oakland Strokes summer program is a 1/2 Sherman Swim School has taught more than day summer camp. It is offered 6 weeks during 36,000 students to Swim and Dive since 1961. Belle Oaks Stables Welcomes the summer. The program in open to any child in Our facility offers 3 pools, a protected warm 6th grade through 12th grade. The program is a environment with 90-92 degree water, a shade learn to row program, focused on taking kids structure, a misting system, and more. Swimming HAVE SADDLE WILL TRAVEL from never rowing, to being proficient. We teach lessons: from 9 months to adults. Springboard the basics and include conditioning in our Diving: 7 years to adults. program. E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (925) 283-2100 Website: www.oaklandstrokes.org Website: www.shermanswim.com Sharon Leo, Horse Trainer, Riding Instructor 925-212-4812 • [email protected] Come join us for Riding Lessons Horse Camp, Horsemenship Apprenticeship programs and more. www.bellaoakshorsecamp.com

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...read on page F5 2011 Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour Annual event will feature new gardens in Lafayette and Orinda By Sophie Braccini lma Raymond wanted to see more Orinda homes featured on the annual Lafayette’s Betty Nelson had similar objectives. “I like the idea of native plants ABringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, so she approached Tour organizer and wanted to stop using so much water and chemicals,” says Nelson, “and a naturalis- Kathy Kramer about her new front yard; Raymond’s will be one of three new gardens tic-type garden fits better in this area of Lafayette.” For Nelson the front garden is an among the five Lamorinda sites on the 2011 Tour. outside room. She works for a biotech company and sometimes uses a home office 6,000 people are expected to attend this year’s tour of over 50 gardens located that’s adjacent to her front garden. “Thesetypes of garden are so much more interesting throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties that will be showcased on Sunday, than lawns,” she says, “I wanted to work with a landscape designer to get good design May 1. ideas and sources for plants.” Nelson chose Four Dimensions Landscape in Oakland. Raymond says she has been a California Native Plant Society member on and “There are different parts in the Raymonds’ front garden,” says Kim Larsen of Drag- off since the early 1960’s. But while she was working, she didn’t have time to do any- onfly Designs in Orinda, who help Raymond with her yard, “the left side is more woodsy thing about the grass and junipers that were the ornaments of her front garden. “When looking, and in the top right front we have kept some of the original English garden plants I retired, my first objective was to reduce our water use,” explains Raymond, “then we that were there and mixed them with natives.” The whole space was planted with native also wanted to attract wild life and stop using fertilizer.” shrubs and perennials and sown with native flower eeds.s ... continued on page F6

Alma Raymond in her back yard Photo Sophie Braccini Island Bush Poppy and Baby Blue Eyes in Al and Barbara Kyte’s garden Photo A. Scheck OUR HOMES Wed., April 13, 2011 Page: F2 WWW.HOLCENBERG.COM Lamorinda Home Sales recorded LAFAYETTE Last reported: 6 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland Client satisfaction: a family tradition LOWEST AMOUNT: $410,000 real estate information company. Sale prices are HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,700,000 computed from the county transfer tax information 3764 Via Granada, Moraga MORAGA Last reported: 9 shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow LOWEST AMOUNT: $139,000 and are published five to eight weeks after such HIGHEST AMOUNT: $940,000 recording. This information is obtained from public ORINDA Last reported: 11 county records and is provided to us by California RE- LOWEST AMOUNT: $480,000 source. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,580,000 liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETTE 3613 Chestnut Street, $410,000, 2 Bdrms, 869 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 3-14-11 1020 Circle Creek Lane, $520,000, 4 Bdrms, 1359 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 3-22-11; Completely remodeled and expanded Campolindo rancher. Previous Sale: $306,000, 12-17-98 4 bed/3.5 baths. Level yard with lawn, patio, sports court, 3520 Eagle Point Road, $1,700,000, 5 Bdrms, 2783 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 3-18-11 dog run, fruit trees and hot tub. $1,098,000 Wendy Holcenberg 727 Old Jonas Hill Road, $1,149,500, 4 Bdrms, 2937 SqFt, 1976 YrBlt, 3-8-11; 232 Calle La Mesa, Moraga [email protected] Previous Sale: $645,000, 06-10-98 1360 Reliez Valley Road, $817,000, 2 Bdrms, 1623 SqFt, 1949 YrBlt, 3-11-11; 925.253.4630 DRE#00637795 Previous Sale: $1,300,000, 08-14-07 3399 Woodview Drive, $520,000, 4 Bdrms, 2828 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 3-9-11; Michelle Holcenberg Previous Sale: $1,098,000, 06-29-06 [email protected] MORAGA 115 Ascot Court #B, $220,000, 2 Bdrms, 1191 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 3-21-11 925.253.4663 DRE#01373412 2059 Ascot Drive #108, $139,000, 1 Bdrms, 713 SqFt, 1971 YrBlt, 3-14-11; Previous Sale: $339,000, 07-14-06 581 Augusta Drive, $770,000, 3 Bdrms, 1963 SqFt, 1984 YrBlt, 3-11-11; Updated single-story, 4 bed/2 bath home with over .30 acre Previous Sale: $640,000, 10-27-98 level yard with views, pool, spa, sauna & lawn. Pool club, top 98 Brookfield Drive, $940,000, 5 Bdrms, 2273 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 3-9-11; schools & excellent commute location. $895,000 Previous Sale: $467,500, 10-21-94 516 Butterfield Place, $615,000, 2 Bdrms, 1703 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 3-8-11 2057 Donald Drive, $750,000, 3973 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 3-15-11; Previous Sale: $225,000, 11-06-80 Thinking About Buying? 132 Greenbriar, $722,000, 3 Bdrms, 2470 SqFt, 1986 YrBlt, 3-9-11; Previous Sale: $315,000, 05-15-87 There’s a saying that your biggest gains 1197 Larch Avenue, $875,000, 4 Bdrms, 2102 SqFt, 1967 YrBlt, 3-16-11; are to be made when you buy, not sell. Previous Sale: $875,000, 07-17-03 1230 Larch Avenue, $800,000, 5 Bdrms, 2465 SqFt, 1967 YrBlt, 3-22-11 Take advantage of once-in-a-generation ORINDA home buying opportunities this spring,. 14 Camino Del Diablo, $870,000, 2 Bdrms, 2466 SqFt, 1983 YrBlt, 3-14-11; Previous Sale: $600,000, 10-30-92 Get the most for your money by working 356 Dalewood Drive, $1,520,000, 3 Bdrms, 3429 SqFt, 1984 YrBlt, 3-9-11; with a professional buyer agent. Previous Sale: $490,000, 06-14-85 A market expert, with a plan for you. 23 Heather Lane, $1,480,000, 4 Bdrms, 3184 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 3-21-11; Excellence Expertise Previous Sale: $615,000, 02-03-98 Talk to Troy ! 101 Hillcrest Drive, $846,000, 3 Bdrms, 1872 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 3-16-11; Troy Feddersen 925-550-2353 Previous Sale: $360,000, 06-11-92 Broker Associate www.TroyFed.com ]A eÉv~vÄ|yy 24 La Campana Road, $1,580,000, 4 Bdrms, 3662 SqFt, 1939 YrBlt, 3-15-11; J. Rockcliff, Realtors [email protected] Previous Sale: $2,225,000, 06-21-07

Realtors 29 Las Piedras, $480,000, 2 Bdrms, 1017 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 3-11-11; Top 4 Opportunities in 2011 Previous Sale: $725,000, 05-02-07 32 Los Dedos Road, $795,500, 3 Bdrms, 2815 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 3-16-11; 1) Buy foreclosures in select neighborhoods and cities in Contra Costa Previous Sale: $750,000, 04-26-00 County, for strong rental income returns, with future appreciation. 3 North Lane, $699,000, 3 Bdrms, 2496 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 3-22-11; 2) Buy a home in Lafayette, Moraga, or Orinda, in a rare buyer’s market. Previous Sale: $575,000, 08-06-02 3) Sell in the under $1,000,000 range in Lamorinda, where sales are now 80 Orchard Road, $1,140,000, 2 Bdrms, 1963 SqFt, 1946 YrBlt, 3-16-11 improving, and move up to your dream house in a higher price range 182 Ravenhill Road, $895,000, 3 Bdrms, 2267 SqFt, 1982 YrBlt, 3-15-11; where the best negotiating opportunities exist. Previous Sale: $560,000, 08-17-00 4) Downsize, and sell in Lamorinda, where the market has not dropped as 82 Underhill Road, $480,000, 2 Bdrms, 1276 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 3-10-11; much, then buy a great one-story home at a bargain price in a nice neighborhood where homes have dropped more. Keep a low property Previous Sale: $262,500, 11-30-09 tax by transferring it to the new house within Contra Costa County. Lamorinda Foreclosures recorded LAFAYETTE DRE# 1835783 1840 Del Rio Drive, 94549, US Bank, 03-14-11, $502,277, 1706 sf, 4 bd 7KH2OVHQ7HDP /DPRULQGD6SHFLDOLVWV6LQFH 68( %(1 /$5$ ZZZ7KH2OVHQ7HDPFRP &$'5(  &RUOLVV'ULYH0RUDJD2IIHUHGDW 6SDFLRXVWUDGLWLRQDOKRPHKDVDOOWKHULJKWVSDFHV DQGSOHQW\RIH[WUDVSDFHWRR



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You Can Recycle That? By Sophie Braccini plex,” answered Carr, “if it is coated with a plastic film you cannot recycle it, but if it is waxed, you can.” Figuring out the difference is not easy. Carr recommends scratching the surface with a nail; if what comes out is wax-like, recycle it, if not, abstain. “As far as paper goods that have held food, those can go into the yard waste container (the green one),” adds Carr; our collection district recycles food waste. As of today, about 20% of all Moraga and Orinda residents are registered with Recycle Bank, a program that gets you points for recycling that can be converted into goods for yourself or funding for local schools.

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To register with Recycle Bank: Clear plastic, tubs and boxes; Sandy Jones knows what plastics to recycle If you’ve lost the letter that contained your PIN number, no problem – Photo Rod Jones Go online to recyclebank.com and click hen Sandy Jones of Orinda first heard about the Recycle Bank it seemed the on ‘register.’ Wperfect opportunity to augment her recycling habit. But she had questions; Enter your information, including your address. she already recycled quite a bit and was not clear on what else she could do. She con- Get a new pin by mail or immediately with a message sent to your cell tacted the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) and got an edu- phone; now you can complete your registration. cation. “There were many things I could have recycled that I didn’t know about,” she says, “such as cottage cheese containers and aluminum foil. Now I feel that I do the best I can. We are so lucky to live in this country that it’s nice to be able to help to pre- serve it,” says Jones. How can we tell which plastic containers can be recycled? The number on the bottom of the container indicates what it’s made of and how it can be recycled, accord- ing to Bart Carr, Senior Project Manager with CCSWA. “Every container with num- bers 1-7, except 6, can be recycled,” says Carr. Number 6 containers are the Styrofoam packaging that’s light, cheap and can be easily molded. Plastic tableware, meat trays, some egg cartons, and shipping blocks are made of this polystyrene and cannot be recycled. But many other plastics can (the below is not an all-inclusive list, just a sampling): Recycling in Lamorinda #1 – these containers include water and cooking oil bottles, and peanut butter jars; The numbers below are provided by the Central Costa County Solid Waste Author- #2 – such things as detergent bottles, milk jugs, and yogurt cups; ity (CCCSWA) and will be included in the Lamorinda Weekly on an ongoing basis #3 – shrink-wrap and certain outdoor furniture; when available. #4 – dry cleaning bags, trash can liners, food storage containers; January 2011 Tons Recycled Tons Landfill % Recycled #5 – ketchup bottles, drinking straws, aerosol caps; #7 – includes Tupperware and bio-plastics. Lafayette 717 435 62 “How about paper cups, paper take-out food containers, or big soiled pizza de- Moraga 445 243 64 livery boxes made of cardboard?” asked Jones. “The question about paper cups is com- Orinda 601 362 62 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: F5

The Real Estate Quarter in Review Lafayette View Lot For Sale By Conrad Bassett, CRP, GMS Build your dream home on this gorgeous 4+ acre property he first quarter of 2011 showed mixed ac- mains several months. Eight of the pending sales and just minutes to downtown Lafayette Ttivity on the residential side of Lamorinda are REOs (bank owned properties.) Plans Available, Engineering Completed! real estate with supply down, pending sales Inventory, however, has decreased to the down, closings up and the average sales price current supply of 180 homes from 215 at this Saturday & Sunday Viewing From 1:30 - 4:00 down versus the same period a year ago. same time in 2010. $845,000 (Includes Plans & Engineering) Per Contra Costa Association of Realtors There are “only” 80 properties on the mar- statistics reported from January 1 through ket in Lafayette versus 114 properties on the March 31, 2011, 36 single-family homes closed market at this time a year ago. In 2009 there in Lafayette which was the same as one year ago were 84 in April. Asking prices in Lafayette cur- and in 2009. Sales prices ranged from $399,000 rently range from $350,000 to $10,750,000. Of to $2,500,000 and the average number of days these, ten are distressed sales—attempted short on market was 70 days. It was 65 days a year ago. sales or REOs. In Moraga, buyers have their The average sales price was $973,341, which was choice of 45 homes or condominiums listed be- down significantly from 2010’s first quarter av- tween $199,500 and $1,995,000. A year ago at erage of $1,065,859. this time there were 50. A telling sign of what In Moraga the number of single-family other communities have experienced is that 11 closings was 22 which was a significant increase of the currently available properties are short from the 14 that closed in the first quarter of sales or REOs. This isthe highest percentage in 2010. Prices ranged from $615,000 to some time. $1,175,000. The average sale price was In Orinda there are 55 on the market down Located on Knox Drive ~ off Hidden Valley Rd $823,931 versus a year ago when the average from 75 a year ago. The list prices range from was $894,892. The average marketing time was $249,900 to $4,250,000. Two are short sales Call (925) 735-7555 or (305) 509-1615 85 days – much higher than the 46 days for the and six are bank-owned properties. first quarter of 2010. As is the case nearly every quarter, the most Visit “Knox Estate” on Facebook! In Orinda the number of single-family active price range is in the more “affordable” closings was up to 35 from 23 a year ago. Sales price ranges. At the high end, only one home prices ranged from $250,000 to $1,580,000 with sold above $2,000,000 in the three communities an average price of $894,857. It took an average combined. It was in Lafayette. A year ago there of 58 days on the market to sell a home versus a were four sales in the $2 million plus range in the Joan Cleveland year ago when the 23 sales averaged $1,009,260 first quarter—all in Lafayette. There are 21 cur- Broker, MBA after 68 days on the market. rently available above this amount—all in ◆ So far this year, on an average price per Lafayette or Orinda. Extensive experience square foot basis, Lafayette detached single-fam- Interest rates continue to be attractive and ◆ Acknowledged integrity ily homes sold at $384 per square foot, Moraga many corporations continue to relocate families ◆ homes sold for $374 and Orinda was at $366. both in to and out of the area. However, this Superior results In the year ago quarter these amounts were third piece of the real estate market—the cor- $432, $372, and $417 respectively. porate owned property segment–is appearing Office: 925-254-0505 In the condominium/town home cate- more often. Cell: 925-200-2909 [email protected] gory, Lafayette had one closing at $555,100; Corporations often buy homes from their REAL ESTATE Moraga had 15 ranging from $121,800 to transferring employees if the employee cannot DRE# 00592537 $639,900 and Orinda had three—a low of sell the home prior to a corporate “buy out.” As $560,000 and a high of $895,000. They were all the properties are vacant and cost significant in Orinda Woods. sums of money to hold for mortgage payments, Lamorinda Weekly As of April 5, 2011, there were 92 homes taxes, maintenance, utilities and other factors, is an independent publication, produced by and for the residents of under contract per the MLS in the three commu- often the larger corporations would rather sell nities combined with asking prices of $99,900 to them at lower prices quickly, rather than holding Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, CA $5,800,000. It should be pointed out that there them for extended periods of time. The reloca- Lamorinda Weekly, P.O. Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570-6133 are 19 “Potential Short Sales” that are currently tion management companies do not give away Phone: 925-377-0977 | Fax: 1-800-690-8136 pending and were subject to lender approval. the properties, but their competitive prices often email: [email protected] The time for short sales to be approved has short- can affect the rest of the market, much like ened in some cases, but the waiting time often re- REOs. It’s all Online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: F6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, April 13, 2011

2011 Bringing Back the Earthquake Preparedness: Natives Garden Tour ... continued from page F1 Even a Little Can Help a Lot Submitted by Julie Lindemann, Moraga Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Steering Committee hile the tragedy in Japan is still emergency communication plan is up to Wfresh in our minds, all Lamorinda date – have any family members moved residents are encouraged to review their or changed their telephone numbers in level of earthquake preparedness. After the past year? April is a good month to a large earthquake local supplies of food check emergency radio and flashlight and water can be quickly depleted. Since batteries. Also check, shake and test fire roads and bridges are likely to be dam- extinguishers and if necessary, have them aged or blocked, aid may not be able to recharged or replace them. Finally, since reach you for 3-7 days or even longer, earthquakes can cause gas line leaks that particularly if you live away from the trigger fires, you should know where town center or are in a remote area such your gas meter is, how to determine as Moraga or Canyon. The good news is whether you have a gas leak, and how to that by putting away some modest stores turn off your gas at the meter if necessary. of extra water and food, as well as a few Each family should be as prepared other emergency supplies, you can make as possible for the Big One. However, it a big difference for your family. By is much easier to get and stay motivated preparing now you can reduce your risks if families join with others in their neigh- of deprivation after a quake. borhood to discuss these issues. Neigh- This is a good time to check on your bors working together make this all more stored food and water supplies – you fun too. Emergency preparedness check- should have enough for at least 7 days. lists are available on-line at Experts recommend that you store 1 gal- www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/earth- Betty Nelson’s garden Photo provided lon of water per person per day which quake/info_homeowners.shtm. Check “We also cut the use of pesticides,” said Raymond, who spends a few hours every week equates to 28 gallons for a family of four with your local chapter of CERT to find in her garden tending to things and trying to pull weeds before they go to seed. to survive one week. Check your stored out what emergency training resources Raymond and Nelson have their favorite places to get their native plants. “Some emergency food as well. This is a good are available in your local area. In Mor- local nurseries refuse to carry native plants because they think that residents do not time to rotate out the old and purchase aga there is a dedicated group of CERT want them,” says Raymond, “Orchard and Moraga Gardens carry some.” She goes to new, so your supplies stay fresh and palat- trained volunteers that help neighbor- Tilden Park and the Botanical Garden to get plants. “Garden Natives Nursery in Mar- able. Canned food is the logical choice for hood groups in the town get organized. tinez has plants that are hard to find, like an unusual cultivar of California fuchsia called emergency supplies so remember to have They’ll even come to your house and Calistoga,” says Nelson, “there is also Native Here Nursery in Tilden Park that grows an extra can opener nearby. Don’t forget give free presentations and provide other local native plants, from local seeds they collect around here; if you want a valley oak that your pets will need food and water for resource materials. Moraga residents can from Lafayette, you can get it there.” that same length of time! contact them at This year’s tour will again feature Barbara Leitner’s garden in Orinda, and Al and Every family should have a first aid [email protected]. Barbara Kyte’s Moraga garden. Leitner is a botanist and native plant fan, who uses plants kit. Some of the contents may have ex- It only takes a few hours to make a local to the San Pablo Creek watershed. The Kyte’s garden, 35 years in development, piration dates and need rotating just like big difference in your level of prepared- contains over 100 species of California natives, manzanita-based chaparral in front your food stores. Also check that your ness. Don’t delay! and a Japanese garden concept in the back with a stream and fish pond. Another garden new to the Tour is Mary Jennings and Michael Jennings’ garden in Lafayette, which was developed by Michael who studied horticulture at Diablo Valley Thank you for recycling this paper. It is College under the legendary Stewart Winchester. printed on at least 50% recycled material The Tour is volunteer-run and registration must be complete by April 24. For and should be recycled again. more information go to www.bringingbackthenatives.net. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: F7

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