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   Fun and Challenges are Par for Election Results 2016 the Commons’ Disc Golf Course By Sophie Braccini

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Orinda City Council member-elect Inga Miller, the top vote- The Collins and Chiapetta children of Lamorinda have fun on the disc golf course. Photo Sophie Braccini getter, talks with former Citizen of the Year Mark Roberts of the n a typical October Saturday afternoon the Moraga the oaks by the parking lot, while some of its members Orinda Community Foundation on election night. OCommons Park is fi lled with people of all ages pur- are holding a bake sale on the sidewalk. This issue of the Lamorinda Weekly has all the coverage of the suing all kinds of activities. A young woman lays down Tweens and teens push their energy into the skate- current local election results in Lafayette (A2), Moraga (A4) and her yoga mat and exercises in front of the band shell, park, while young adults are playing basketball next Orinda (A6). while dogs and their owners are strolling the grounds, to kids who think that the sand volleyball courts, unat- We also look at the results for the races for Moraga-Orinda Fire little kids run giggling on the lawn by the fountain, the tended that day, are a giant sand box placed there for District Division 5 (A8) and BART board (A9). two playgrounds are buzzing with attentive parents and their own amusement. ... continued on page A9 Look to the Lamorinda Weekly for updates, as well as coverage their offspring, a group has organized a barbecue under of swearing-in ceremonies. — P. Spear Civic News A1-A12 Life in Lamorinda B1-B8 Sports C1-C6 Our Homes D1-D12 Moraga: “Over-the-hillers” Local Girls Give thanks out of Commons – page A5. woman Volleyball for your gives nets garden’s Fire Districts A8 thanks for success bounty this breathing in NCS month MOFD breaks ground on easier – playoffs – – page D1. new fi re station – page A8. page B1. page C3. Page: A2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, November 16, 2016

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Diablo Blvd. License #: 01866771 License #: 01866771 Design Review Monday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m. Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Lafayette Voters Reject Measure C, City’s Sales Tax Arts & Science Discovery Center, By Pippa Fisher 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. city buildings ... we can always and the city will, of course, respect School Board Meetings come back with a better, transpar- and carry out their priorities.” Acalanes Union High School District ent proposal if that’s what the citi- Council member Brandt An- Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. zens decide.” dersson, who led Community Con- AUHSD Board Room Griffi ths says that if you believe versations to identify the improve- 1212 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette that something is right, you should ments wanted by residents for www.acalanes.k12.ca.us persist. “We will continue to be the Measure C, said that, “We sought Lafayette School District city’s watchdog and to work for a guidance from our citizens with our Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Regular Board Meeting better community. We love this city Community Conversations, they District Offi ce Board Room and we want to make sure it gets provided us with their Citizens’ Vi- 3477 School St., Lafayette the loving care it deserves, both sion, and we asked for the means www.lafsd.k12.ca.us now and for future generations.” to put that vision into effect. Win Check online for agendas, meeting He quotes that it is a “government or lose, we did our best, and I am notes and announcements of the people, by the people for the comfortable with their verdict.” He City of Lafayette: people.” points out that the Citizens’ Vision Former city council member Brandt Andersson and City Manager Steve www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Incoming Lafayette City remains. Falk await election returns. Photo Pippa Fisher Council member Cam Burks says In part the success of the No Phone: (925) 284-1968 afayette voters made clear last cent sales tax that was slated for Chamber of Commerce: that he respects and values above on C campaign can be attributed Tuesday by a vote of 57 per- various enhancements of the city. It www.lafayettechamber.org L all else the voice of the voters, and to an effective use of social media, cent to 43 percent their disapproval would have put the sales tax on par appreciates the sincere enthusi- which got their word out. Mayor of Measure C, a proposed one per- with Moraga. asm, passion and efforts of those Mark Mitchell acknowledges addi- Michael Griffi ths, president who advocated on both sides of tionally, a lack of positive endorse- Lafayette Police of Save Lafayette that led the No the measure. ment from a regional newspaper Department Incident on C campaign, says that in spite City Manager Steve Falk ex- and the combination of many other Summary Report of being outspent fi ve to one, they pressed sadness that it failed be- taxes on the ballot contributed to its Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 were able to endure thanks to the cause many of the improvements failure. donations and support of Lafayette Alarms 64 Juvenile Disturbance it promised, such as protected open But, he says, he is an optimist. residents. space, more and better parking and “So I tend to look at it as an en- 911 Calls (incl hang-ups) 13 3300 Block Carlyle Terrace “As a result, local small busi- Noise complaints a revitalized Park Theater, “are dorsement of the council’s work 6 3500 Block Mt. Diablo Blvd. nesses and valuable apartments Traffi c stops simply beyond the city’s reach. But satisfying the needs of the commu- 154 Jennie Ct./Sweet Dr. will not be replaced by unnecessary Suspicious Circumstances 9 N Thompson Rd./Deer Hill Rd. the voters spoke quite decisively nity within our existing budget.” Suspicious Subjects 24 900 Blook Moraga Rd. Suspicious Vehicles 28 3300 Blook Springhill Rd. Abandoned Vehicle 1200 Blook Pleasant Hill Rd. Traffic Will Flow like Water at Diablo Vista 3200 Block Marlene Dr. 900 Block S Thompson Rd. 3900 Block N Peardale Dr. Litter Pumping Plant, Easing Congestion Woes 3900 Block S Peardale Dr. Michael Ln./Glenside Dr. By Pippa Fisher 10 Block Topper Ct. Medical Police Needed Oak Hill Rd./Deer Hill Rd. 3700 Block Quail Ridge Rd. pipeline has been installed on the Deer Hill Rd./Elizabeth St. 3100 Block Somerset Dr. freeway side of Mt. Diablo Boule- 3900 Block N Peardale Dr. Misc. Burglary vard. Once the new pumping plant 1300 Block Sunset Lp. 3400 Block Orchard Hill Ct. is fi nished and tested, the exist- 100 Block Bacon Ct. Missing Adult ing plant will be demolished and 3400 Block Moraga Blvd. 3300 Block Las Huertas Rd. turned into a parking lot. Arson Missing Juvenile Already the below-ground base 3600 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 3rd St./Moraga Blvd. and walls have been erected and Auto Burglary Ordinance Violation electrical and support work are 4000 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 3300 Block Betty Ln. currently taking place onsite. Ad- 3300 Block Mt. Diablo Blvd. Petty Theft ditional concrete pours will be nec- 20 Block Camino Ct. 3500 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 1300 Block Reliez Valley Rd. 1200 Blook Pleasant Hill Rd. essary to form the above-ground Olympic Blvd./Pleasant Hill Rd. 1100 Block Upper Happy Valley Rd. walls and to complete the roof. 3500 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 1500 Block Rancho Del Hambre More electrical and mechanical 3500 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 3900 Block Canyon Rd. work will take place inside the new 3200 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 3300 Block Moraga Blvd. pumping plant following structural Disturbing the peace 3500 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. completion. Phone Harass 3200 Block Marlene Dr. The new Diablo Visa pumping plant. Photo provided Pumping plant construction ve- Stanley Blvd./Pleasant Hill Rd. 3600 Block Mt. Diablo Blvd. here is great news for traffi c patch paving work is completed in hicles and deliveries will continue 3700 Block Mosswood Dr. 10 Block Gilmore Ct. on Mount Diablo Boulevard the next few weeks. to access the site via the entrance Public Nuisance T 900 Block 4th St. in Lafayette: East Bay Municipal EBMUD’s existing Diablo Vis- on Mt. Diablo Court until the proj- 1st St./Golden Gate Wy 3600 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. Utility District’s contractor has al- ta Pumping Plant, located at 3305 ect is complete. Work will continue Drunk in public 3600 Block Mt. Diablo Blvd. most fi nished installing a 30-inch Mount Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette, into the summer of 2017 with the 3600 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 1200 Block Summit Rd. diameter pipeline and related ser- near Carol Lane, is a critical facil- majority of heavy construction at DUI Misd. 3600 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. the new site to be completed by Mt. Diablo Blvd./Lafayette Cir. 1100 Block Garden Ln. vice lines at the southwest corner ity that serves the communities of spring. Once the new structure is Upper Happy Valley Rd./Canyon Rd. Reckless Driving at Mt. Diablo Court, next to the Lafayette, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Embezzelment Pleasant Hill Rd./Olympic Blvd. cemetery. Creek. However, due to aging, it complete, systems will be tested 3500 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. Glenside Dr./St. Marys Rd. The lane shifts and cones that now needs replacing. To connect and it will be placed online to pump 3300 Block Mt. Diablo Blvd. 3400 Block Black Hawk Rd. residents have become used to will the new facility to the existing wa- water to the community. Fire/Ems Response Moraga Rd./Madrone Dr. soon be a distant memory as the ter distribution system, the 30-inch 3300 Block Las Huertas Rd. Pleasant Hill Rd./WB 24 Fireworks Mt. Diablo Blvd./Risa Rd. 500 Blook Merriewood 3400 Block Moraga Blvd. BOY SCOUT TROOP 224 Found Property Palo Alto Dr./Toledo Dr. 1000 Block Upper Happy Valley Rd. 1200 Blook Pleasant Hill Rd.  Fraud False Pretenses 1200 Blook Pleasant Hill Rd. CHRISTMAS TREE LOT 3600 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. Wb 24/Central Lafayette   800 Block Solana Dr. 3100 Block Cordova Way H&S Violation Reliez Valley Rd./Pleasant Hill Rd. Opens Black Friday On Mt. Diablo Blvd 3600 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. Mt. Diablo Blvd./2nd St 3500 Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. 3700 Block Blook Mt. Diablo Blvd. November 25th, 9am Between Oakwood and Hailed By Citizen St Marys Rd./S. 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Like us at Facebook.com/Troop224Lafayette 3300 Block Mildred Ln.  Wednesday, November 16, 2016 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A3 Kindhouse and Meade to Join the Lafayette School Board By Pippa Fisher

Mark Kindhouse Meredith Meade Photos provided 30 he Lafayette School District those values through service. “ TBoard will have two new faces He refl ects that following the at the table following the election. results of the election at the nation- Mark Kindhouse and Meredith al level, of all the initial campaign Just Listed | Great 3BR/2BA Opportunity Meade will take their places on the ideas that he had hoped to accom- 2 Sparrow Court, Moraga board with 40.9 percent and 34.5 plish, none now seem as important Offered at $775,000 percent of the vote, respectively. to him as collaborating, listening The community had the choice and working with people in the of three highly qualifi ed candidates community. who were very familiar with Lafay- “We have a rare opportunity to ette and the schools’ issues. Meade expand the national discourse at says that she is “honored to be one our local level. We may have vari- of two of the candidates elected by ous opinions about where our coun- our community.” try is heading, but one fact remains: Meade recognizes that the we share a common experience as board has much work to do as it Americans and Lafayette residents continues to shoot for incremental and that makes us more alike than improvements to each child’s edu- different.” PENDING | 2 Donald Place, Moraga cational experience and she recog- Both candidates are looking Offered at $1,098,000 nizes that it needs to meet the chal- forward to getting started. “I am lenges that all public schools face excited to work with the current with funding and growing costs. board members and administration Kindhouse says that, although and can’t wait to do my part,” says he ran on several tangible issues Meade. such as infrastructure, teacher, bud- Kindhouse says, “If we are get, special education and science open, honest, and put values fi rst, technology engineering and math- we can accomplish any goal set ematics (STEM), his campaign was forth for this district.” ultimately about values. He says, “Now I have the honor of living out Council Member Brandt Andersson Steps Down By Pippa Fisher in order for ABAG to see how they had made an error, enabling a bet- ter outcome for Lafayette. “Few council members in the state can conduct that type of analysis,” said Tatzin. Andersson volunteered for ex- tra assignments on the council, of- ten traveling to distant League of California City events and driving to Marin regularly to represent La- fayette with Marin Clean Energy. Brandt Andersson Photo Pippa Fisher Mitchell said that his work on the n a week fi lled with surprising Environmental Task Force and the Iturns and political plot twists, Creeks Commission has been out- the unexpected resignation of city standing. council member Brandt Andersson City Manager Steve Falk said shocked many residents and civic of the news, “I’m very sad to see leaders in Lafayette. Brandt Andersson go. He’s been Since fi rst serving on the coun- an outstanding council member — cil in 2002, he says he has managed one of the best that Lafayette has to balance family, work and public ever had.” service. Falk continued, “He brought “It has never been easy, but it true expertise to matters of plan- From our homes to yours… seems to get harder with time,” he ning and sustainability, and led the said. “Fifteen years later, it is time Council’s discussions about public to leave the city of Lafayette in the safety matters for more than a de- wishes for a Happy Th anksgiving capable hands of our remaining cade. He is brilliant, thoughtful and council members and our excep- approachable: a potent combina- tional staff.” tion. He’s a friend, a co-worker, a All members of the city council leader, and the very best example are sad to see him go. of a citizen who works tirelessly Lafayette Mayor Mark Mitchell and optimistically to improve his noted that Brandt’s resignation is a community.” G IN LD huge loss for the council and the He has a wide array of talents ND O PE S city. “I developed an even greater including music – he is a gifted appreciation for Brandt when I singer who even once arranged for came on council,” he said. “Brandt his choir to serenade the council at is a principled decision maker even one of his mayoral inaugurations when he knows his decision will be with a song he wrote. unpopular with many in the room. Andersson is keen to stress that He is also often the fi rst to speak up his timing in leaving right around for the disadvantaged.” the election and Measure C’s defeat Council member Don Tatzin is not signifi cant. He has worked also spoke of Andersson’s willing- hard for the past two years to get ness to take a potentially unpopu- the The Citizens’ Vision in place. lar position when he thinks it best Measure C would have provided for Lafayette. Indeed, city council resources to implement that vision 17 Mayfield Place, Moraga 13 Bates Boulevard, Orinda member-elect Cam Burks refers to but, even without it, the Citizens’ him as representing the pinnacle Vision remains. He had already 4BD/3.5BA, 2,422+/- sq. ft., .80+/- acre 4BD/3BA, 2,211+/- sq. ft., .67+/- acre of integrity and the importance of decided that in order to give him- public service. self more time for family and work Offered at $1,495,000 Offered at $1,189,000 Tatzin and Mitchell both recall he would bow out having accom- Representing Seller Represented Buyer how, while defending the city re- plished that goal. garding an Association of Bay Area The city council was slated to Governments (ABAG) decision in discuss the process for replacing Lisa Brydon 925.285.8336 | Kristi Ives 925.788.8345 2014, Andersson had to explain to Andersson soon, as it’s required by www.BrydonIvesTeam.com them, discretely in an appeal, how law to happen within 60 days of his CalBRE#: 01408025 [email protected] their own complex model worked, resignation. 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Photos Sophie Braccini Coucil candidate Graig Crossley with friends. Chamber of Commerce: ncumbent Roger Wykle led the of deposited ballots and then there www.moragachamber.org Irace for Moraga Town Council are all the ballots postmarked by Moraga Citizens’ Network: with 30.7 percent of the vote, fol- Nov. 8 that will also be counted.” www.moragacitizensnetwork.org lowed by Kymberleigh Korpus Fritzky noted that the results with 24.7 percent. were not fi nal and that a few more For the remaining seat, as of weeks might be needed to get the Moraga Nov. 10, Jeanette Fritzky was lead- results. She reiterated her desire to Police ing by 81 votes over Graig Cross- serve on the council because of all Report ley, who had not yet conceded the the important issues now being de- race. bated, and noted that she had con- Oct. 18 to Nov. 1 At issue are many ballots not fi dence in the quality of all of the 10/18 Injury accident yet counted. candidates running for offi ce. Police and MOFD responded to a “I stopped by and spoke with McInturf confi rmed that a vegetation fi re caused by an auto Marty (McInturf, the town clerk) large number of ballots have not accident on Canyon Rd. A male at the town offi ce,” Crossley said been counted yet and said that she Roger Wykle and his wife celebrate his reelection. subject suffering 95 per cent third the day after the election. “As I was was not expecting fi nal results un- has started, such as the Hillside ing processes. degree burns was airlifted out, there the elections offi ce picked up til Dec. 6 or 7. She added that the and Ridgeline Regulation Update School Board and Measure V but subsequently died. Fire crews a large ballot deposit box half full county will update the numbers and the zoning of the Moraga Cen- Richard Severy led all oppo- extinguished the fi re. Investigation weekly. ter Specifi c Plan. nents (38.6 percent), followed by is ongoing. In his home where friends have Korpus also said that she was Joseph Rosenbaum (34.7 percent), gathered, Wykle was of course 10/18 Miscellaneous 10/29 City Ordinance looking forward to working with both defeating David Harrison happy to have been reelected for her fellow councilmembers on (26.3 percent). Police responding to a domestic Police response to a reported 30 a second term. He said that it had disturbance call found the wife loud kids engaging in “hijinks” strengthening the protections for On election night Severy was not been such an easy decision for hillsides and ridgelines and on get- looking with satisfaction at the fi g- had been drinking and the husband was right on the money. The juvies him to decide to run again. Over the arguing about personal property dashed out the back. Several parents ting the Town’s planning process- ures for Measure V, the school dis- next four years, his two children es back on track. trict’s parcel tax. With over 70 per- and their pending divorce. Hubby- picked up their MIP children, all will complete their education cycle for-now agreed to leave until cooler of whom could claim they simply Korpus said she was awed by cent approval the measure passed at Campolindo High School and heads prevailed. did as the “heavily intoxicated” the trust Moraga residents have with fl ying colors. he said that he will want to spend daughter of the household did. The placed in her. She wants to get to Severy said that he was very 10/20 City Ordinance more time with them, “I will man- Hostess with the Most-ess mom got know many more of her fellow grateful to Moraga residents for Even if you can hear me now, police age,” he added with a calm smile. the ticket. residents as she represents them their support. It was the fi rst elec- determined 10 people talking and Wykle said that he ran because on the town council. She says that tion for the school board member yelling on Rheem do not a noise 10/30 DUI he wants to participate in the com- she will work to get them more in- since he had been appointed to his violation make. No escape for the driver of an pletion of some tasks the council volved in the town’s decision mak- seat a year ago. 10/21 City Ordinance Escape observed weaving along Moraga Road. Police administered No good deed goes unpunished. a BAC; the subject blew a .20. The The DJ music from a home hosting subject was released; the Escape Town Council to Study Use of Roundabouts a school fundraising party had to be was held. By Sophie Braccini toned down a bit. 10/30 Offensive Flyer oraga Public Works Director some resistance from two of the The representative from Kim- 10/21 Larceny Edric Kwan convinced the fi ve council members, Teresa ley-Horn Engineering Services ex- Offensive fl yers of the kind M He saw chain saw. She saw chain Moraga Town Council to approve a Onoda and David Trotter. Onoda plained that the study the council distributed last month at Lamorinda saw. They grabbed two and dashed study to build two roundabouts on said that the town had other priori- was asked to approve would start BART lots were found on cars and away, opting out of check-out. houses along Rheem Blvd. and St. Mary’s Road. ties when it comes to traffi c calm- with an objective analysis rating A third party (male) may have removed. No word whether they One will be at the crossing at ing, such as safe routes to school, what he called alternative intersec- been involved. Loss to Canyon were political. Rheem Boulevard and one at the and Trotter said he doubted that tion control mechanisms, such as Road store: $480. Police are crossing with Bollinger Canyon a roundabout located in a curved stop signs, traffi c lights and round- investigating. 10/31 Stolen Car/Hit & Run Road. The study will consider the sloped area — the Bollinger cross- abouts, and rate them according to

10/25 Vandalism It was no treat for the Moraga two intersections together and will ing — could ever be safe. cost and effectiveness in improv- owner of a pumpkin colored (gold, determine what the best safety Kwan responded to Onoda that ing safety. He briefl y talked about Campolindo High cafeteria actually) Honda who learned in the mechanisms would be for those in- the town would never have the a system called a mini-roundabout windows were smashed overnight wee hours of Halloween that his tersections. With Saint Mary’s Col- money to build these traffi c calm- for narrow intersections, which with an eight-foot pole but vandals car was involved in a hit-and-run in didn’t touch anything but empty lege looking to add a roundabout ing systems, but that if the study large vehicles can get over but still Pittsburg. Police concluded the car cash boxes. The case is under on the same road at the college en- was done and the projects shovel- slows down most cars. was stolen. investigation. trance, there could be three round- ready, the chance of getting grants The design and preliminary engi- Alarms: abouts in a row on St. Mary’s Road. was very high and would not im- neering contract was approved by all 10/25 Vandalism – Take II 10/20 Sarah Lane The project was fi rst met by pact other projects. the councilmembers except Trotter. Ninety minutes later the unlawful 10/26 Center Street use of rented construction 10/27 Ross Drive machinery in the Campolindo High 10/28 School Street parking lot resulted in $10,000 to 10/29 Fernwood Drive The Heritage Downtown $15,000 worth of property damage 10/31 Canyon Road and yielded charges of trespassing, A Senior Resort Rental Community 11/1 Belfair Place vehicle theft and felony vandalism. 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Sev- recalled past incidents where disc- eral stakeholders were contacted golfers had addressed the council and community meetings were in ways that were close to arro- conducted to shape the plan. Most gance. other items met with the approval The council also wondered of the council, such as the improve- what the liability of the town is if it ments of access and bathrooms, supports this activity on its grounds the adding of two new bocce ball and an accident happens. It was courts, or the addition of a commu- clear that the desire was to disas- nity garden in the Back 40. sociate from an activity that could (See story on disc golf, page be a source of nuisance — includ- A1)

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Sarge Littlehale Community Room, Orinda Libraray Historical Landmarks Gee, Miller Win Council; Weiner, Hoxie Take OUSD Committee By Sora O’Doherty Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, 3:00pm Orinda Community Center, Room 7 28 Orinda Way, Orinda School Board Meetings Orinda Unifi ed School District Monday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Regular Board Meeting 8 Altarinda Rd., Orinda www.orindaschools.org See also AUHSD meeting page A2 Check online for agendas, meeting notes and announcements City of Orinda: www.cityoforinda.org Phone (925) 253-4200 Inga Miller Darlene Gee Hillary Weiner Cara Hoxie Chamber of Commerce: andidates Inga Miller and in- “This is a great feeling because as Miller was the top vote-getter elected in 2012, and replacing www.orindachamber.org Ccumbent Darlene Gee topped much as I loved being appointed, at 4,602 votes (33.94 percent) fol- Matt Moran, who retired after eight The Orinda Association: the ballot boxes, winning seats on being elected makes me feel even lowed by Gee with 4,111 votes years on the OUSD Board. www.orindaassociation.org the Orinda City Council. more committed…to fi nish my work (30.32 percent). Bruce London gar- Weiner led with 4,602 votes (38.94 per- Gee will hold on to the seat to with the roads and downtown.” nered 2,835 votes (20.91 percent) cent) and Hoxie was elected with 3,952 votes which she was appointed in 2015 Miller was just as thrilled. “It and Linda Delehunt came in with (32.17 percent). Incumbent Butler had 3,560 to serve out the remainder of Steve makes me feel good that I ran a 1,971 votes (14.54 percent). These votes (28.98 percent) as of the first vote update. Glazer’s term after he was elected positive campaign which has pro- numbers are from the fi rst update Superintendent Carolyn Seaton Orinda Police to the California State Senate. duced positive results,” she said. by Contra Costa County Elections extended an invitation to the public Department Incident Miller will take the seat vacated by Gee and Miller had run a joint and are not the fi nal count. to attend the school board meet- Summary Report Mayor Victoria Smith, who ran un- campaign, and both are advocates of OUSD ing on Dec. 12 when the newly Oct. 16 - Oct. 29 successfully for a spot on the Mor- progress on the updating of Orinda’s Candidates Hillary Weiner and elected members of the board will aga-Orinda Fire Protection District downtown. Both candidates were Cara Rubenstein Hoxie won the be sworn in and outgoing members Alarms 44 board. supported by What’s Up Downtown two seats on the Orinda Unifi ed Moran and Butler will be thanked Noise complaints 1 “I am so happy for this endorse- Orinda, which advocates for im- School District, defeating incum- for their service over the past years. 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 6 ment,” Gee said on election night. Traffi c stops 60 provements to downtown. bent Sarah Butler, who had been Suspicious Circumstances 11 Suspicious Subjects 13 Suspicious Vehicles 9 Neighbors, PG&E Hash Out Substation Problems Battery By Sora O’Doherty 20 block Miramonte Dr. epresentatives of Pacifi c Gas PG&E suggested solutions to Barking Dog and Electric met with 25 problems that the neighbors did 10 block Virginia Dr. R Burglary, Auto members of the Lost Valley As- not agree were problems. PG&E Orinda Community Center sociation recently to help clarify suggested removing some bushes BevMo the look of the the Moraga Sub- to deal with leaves falling from Theatre Square (2) station located at the entrance to the large silver oak at the front Burglary, Commercial Lost Valley in Orinda. entrance of the substation. The 10 block Country Club Plaza The meeting was held on neighbors were not concerned Burglary, Residential site, to facilitate understanding about the leaves, but worried that 10 block Broadview Terrace DUI of the neighbors’ concerns and the oak would be removed. PG&E Acalanes Rd./Mt. Diablo Blvd. PG&E’s plans. There appears to suggests installing a block wall to Hwy. 24/Wilder have been greater understand- screen a meadow, and the neigh- Dispute ing on both sides about what the bors made it clear that it isn’t the 100 block Crest View Dr. neighbors want and what PG&E meadow they wish screened, but Hall Dr./Moraga Way can do, and, although there ap- the substation, and that they do 10 block Lost Valley Dr. peared to be greater consensus, not want walls but trees. 20 block El Verano 10 block Theatre Square neighbors still expressed doubts ... continued on page A9 Residents of Lost Valley neighborhood discuss the look of Moraga Substation with 10 block Kittiwake Rd. about whether PG&E will follow Jack Paulus, chair of the liaison committee and PG&E representatives, from left, Matt Disturbing the Peace through on their promises and do McClane, Lindsey Welchoff and Tom Guardino. Photo S. O’Doherty St Stephen’s Dr./Hwy. 24 so in a timely fashion. Drunk in Public The neighbors’ primary con- Starbucks cern was screening the view of the 500 block Moraga Way substation with appropriate veg- Rheem Blvd./Hall Harassment etation. Lost Valley is an estab- 20 block Muth Dr. lished neighborhood, and many Hit & Run of the residents have lived there Safeway for decades. When they arrived, 400 block Moraga Way the substation was barely visible Details n/a behind heavy screening of trees. Camino Pablo/Camino Sobrante Illegal entry But as time went on, some trees 20 block Orinda Way died and some were removed to ID Theft comply with tightening standards 100 block Claremont Ave on vegetation under and around Juvenile disturbance electric facilities. As a result, the Lavenida Dr./Donna Maria Way substation is now clearly visible Let’s Talk About Home Care. 70 block Muth Dr. to drivers approaching Lost Val- Let’s talk about how high quality, personalized in-home care Lavenida Dr./Estabueno Loitering ley. 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Mayor Smith (second from left) and council member Worth accept a gift from Tabor representatives. Photo provided Orinda Officials Drive Home the Need for hen Mayor Victoria Smith old town. The population of Tabor Wand council member Amy is around 35,000, but when you Personal Responsibility to Combat Crime Worth arrived for a visit to Tabor count two nearby towns it swells to By Nick Marnell in the Czech Republic — Orinda’s around 60,000. One hundred years rinda Police Chief Mark Na- be getting even bolder. He pointed another car, head toward a police sister city — they weren’t quite before Martin Luther, Jan Hus start- Ogel told a concerned audience to Proposition 47, which reduced station, or a hospital. “Do not drive sure what to expect. When they ed a movement to reform the Czech Nov. 9 that the county sheriff’s some drug possession felonies to home,” warned the chief. stepped off the train at Tabor sta- Catholic Church. He is memorial- department will soon hold a press misdemeanors; Assembly Bill 109, As for weapons, Nagel cau- tion, they received the warmest of ized in Tabor with a monument in conference regarding the investiga- signed to reduce prison population; tioned that Orindans be aware of welcomes from two of the Czech Hus Square. Tabor has other sister tion of the September mugging of and Proposition 57, passed just this where their weapons are and that men who had been among the 16 cities as well, and invited each to two city residents. “Our detectives election, increasing the chance of they be hidden from children in students who have come to Orinda send a delegation of four represen- have been working nonstop on this, parole for non-violent criminals. the home. “A lot of responsibility over the years to study as part of the tatives to the festival. but as it’s an active investigation, I The chief relayed inmate com- comes with carrying a fi rearm,” sister city program. The Orinda delegation traveled can’t say much more,” Nagel said. ments that his fellow deputies over- Nagel said. “And know the laws.” From that moment, they were to Tabor at their own expense and Nerves have been frayed in the heard at the Richmond jail. “Lamor- The chief told the audience in good hands, as Michal Vasek brought with them gifts, including area since the assault in which two inda has nice things...Lamorinda does of about 50 that he supports us- and Karel Balogh took over and a decorative plate by artist Gerry masked assailants surprised Orinda not have security...We have a green ing technology in crime fi ghting, escorted the group, which included Wallace, Orinda pins, a calendar Union School District trustee Carol light as long as we don’t hurt anyone.” highlighting the Reconyx cameras Smith’s husband Wick Smith and and a framed photo of Orinda city Brown and her husband outside of “Number two we can fi x,” Na- installed around the city and the Worth’s friend Cornelia Foster, to hall. Orindans Slavka and Jan Ru- their Claremont Drive home. As gel said. license plate scanners that sit atop all the events during the crowded zicka were also in Tabor for the the couple unloaded groceries from For the home, he stressed the two police cars. 25th annual “Tabor Meetings Fes- festival, staying with the parents of their car, the suspects robbed and importance of motion-detecting The program opened with Mor- tival” weekend. visiting student, Adam Kraus, who shot Brown and pistol-whipped her outside lighting, a strong front aga-Orinda Fire District’s Dennis Smith described the festival is here for the 2016-2017 year. husband, took off and remain on door and a top-notch security sys- Rein, the Lamorinda Emergency as being similar to a large Renais- ... continued on page A11 the loose. tem. “And make sure to turn on the Preparedness Coordinator, promot- sance Faire. Tabor has a historic Nagel spoke at a public safety alarm,” Nagel said. He advised that ing home safety. He alerted the au- Correction forum held by the Orinda Associa- the public be aware of their sur- dience to how a simple thing, like tion in response to an outcry from roundings when alone, especially a leak in a pipe below the ground In the Nov. 2 issue the Lamorinda weekly incorrectly identifi ed the city residents. “I feel less safe than I in places like parking lots, stair- surface, can lead to a major disrup- representatives of the Urban Land Institute who attended the Orinda did seven years ago,” said a speak- wells, ATMs and public parks. If tion like the Moraga sinkhole. City Council meeting Oct. 18. The ULI representatives who were er and Nagel stressed that as good residents sense they are being fol- Rein and Nagel agreed on the present were Executive Director Michelle Malanca Frey, Director and safe a place as Orinda is, crime lowed, walk toward other people, basic premise of both home and Natalie Sandoval and volunteer co-chairs of the TAP Committee does exist. In fact, he said, because or to an open business. If citizens personal security: “You are the fi rst Dana Van Galder and Alan Talansky. of recent legislation criminals may are driving and are followed by responder,” they said.

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The new $4.5 Public Meetings million Orinda station will be Moraga-Orinda Fire erected on the Via Las Cruces site of the razed station, which had de- District Board of Directors teriorated beyond repair. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. “The construction has proceed- Go to the website for meeting ed on time, with no delays, and we location, times and agendas. Visit are under budget,” said Fire Chief www.mofd.org Stephen Healy. “We have received cooperation from the city and the county and there have been no problems whatsoever.” Completion ConFire Board of Directors is expected in October 2017. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m. The fi refi ghters work out of Board Chamber room 107, temporary quarters in the St. Ste- Administration Building, phen’s Episcopal Church parking From left, Fire Chief Stephen Healy; architect Alan Kawasaki; board president Steve Anderson; Battalion Chief 651 Pine St., Martinez lot, less than 300 feet away from Sean Perkins; fi refi ghter-paramedic Jared Costanza; neighborhood resident Ellen Dale; directors Brad Barber, Fred For meeting times and agendas, the station site. — N. Marnell Weil and Kathleen Famulener; and Capt. Dan Dick Photo courtesy MOFD visit http://alturl.com/5p9pu. Jorgens Edges Smith for MOFD Division 5 Director By Nick Marnell offi cial, retired business executive mapping hot spots for more effi - I’m sad,” she said of the results, but Craig Jorgens defeated Orinda cient fi re and medical deployment she harbors no regrets about leav- HARDWOODS Mayor Victoria Smith for the Di- and using data to improve MOFD ing her council post. “I’ve accom- vision 5 director seat on the Mor- response times in the Sleepy Hol- plished all I can there and it was CARPETS aga-Orinda Fire District governing low and El Toyonal neighborhoods time to move on.” board. of north Orinda. For now, Smith will continue to RUGS “Voters liked my engineering “I learned a lot more about the serve on the board of the Strive for and fi nancial background,” said fi re district and I connected with Change Foundation, an East Bay LINOLEUM Jorgens, during a break from taking more people. Casual friends be- nonprofi t that helps the working down his campaign signs the day came better friends, and I made a poor achieve economic self-suffi - TILE after the election. “We knocked on lot of new friends,” Jorgens said. “I ciency. a lot of doors and met a lot of new look forward to working with the “I’ll keep my eyes open,” Smith LAMINATE people.” other board members.” said of future civic opportunities. Craig Jorgens Jorgens structured his campaign Smith came up 117 votes short Jorgens replaces Alex Evans, n keeping with the 2016 general around his ability to manage the despite her strong name recognition who opted to not run for reelection Ielection trend of a private citi- fi re district’s $65 million unfunded thanks to 12 years of public service to his north Orinda board seat. FAMILY -OWNED zen beating a well-known public pension and health care liability, on the Orinda City Council. “Sure 30 YEARS ! With its New Standards Of Cover, Moraga-Orinda Fire District adds to its Roadmap of Services By Nick Marnell he Moraga-Orinda Fire Dis- times, which continue to nag the Weil described the work as an as- the chief insert into the Standards Ttrict updated its Standards of district. sessment of “how well we’re do- of Cover what the district can do Cover for the fi rst time in 10 years The Standards of Cover doc- ing and how we can do better.” to shorten the Orinda response and though the document showed ument analyzes MOFD’s deploy- The 97-page document, loaded times. “We know what we know district performance goals falling ment of its fi xed and mobile re- with charts, tables, graphs and about the roads,” Evans said, and within acceptable, recognized sources and their response to fi re, maps and presented by Fire Chief he urged Healy to continue to standards, it confi rmed the frus- medical and special emergencies Stephen Healy at the district’s work on improving the call pro- tration of longer Orinda response within the district. Director Fred Nov. 2 meeting, focuses mainly cessing time and to keep on the on what the district can do to lookout for equipment that might improve its emergency response navigate those roads more quick- times. ly. No governmental or legal Evans also suggested that the requirements exist to regulate district include in the document response times, but according to how it can improve the substan- the Performance Goals and Ob- dard water fl ow out of the fi re jectives on Page 73 of the Stan- hydrants, notable the older ones dards of Cover, the district goal in north Orinda. Healy explained is to reach all medical emergen- that the general manager of the Is this too young cies within Moraga and Orinda East Bay Municipal Utility Dis- in seven minutes or less and all trict — which owns the fi re hy- fi res or rescues in seven minutes drants — said EBMUD would to go to Cal? and 20 seconds, 90 percent of the pay for 10 percent of the cost to time. The Commission of Fire improve water fl ow, as long as Accreditation International, an the fi re district puts up 90 per- industry performance evaluator, cent, but the chief said that was considers those goals “Superior not a realistic option for MOFD. Service Levels” for a suburban Orinda residents voted in 2002 fi re district like MOFD. and again in 2006 against mea- Orinda has always posed a sures that would have funded fi re response time problem for the hydrant and storm drain repairs. district. Despite the fact that The chief said that even three fi re stations are located in considering the 2 percent of the Orinda and two in Moraga, the 1,430 district hydrants that do district has long reported about a not measure up to current water one-minute longer response time fl ow standards, MOFD can meet in Orinda than in Moraga. The the needs for routine emergen- September district incident re- cies any place in the district with port lists 56 total responses into the use of its 2,500-gallon water Moraga at an average response tender, deployed at station 44 in time of 6.97 minutes 90 percent Orinda. “I’ve never been to a fi re Actually, it’s just the right age to get an eye exam at the University of of the time, and 74 responses into in my 10 years here where I’ve California Eye Center. And again at three years. And regularly after Orinda at 8.23 minutes. said, ‘If only we had a good wa- “The conclusion I’ve come ter system,’” Healy said. that. (We developed ways to test kids’ eyes while they play!) We’re to is that the street routes are The Standards of Cover, the oblique and therefore less direct. strategic plan, the long-range fi - part of the UC School of Optometry, and offer you LASIK surgery, The roads follow the topography, nancial plan and the budget doc- contact lenses, and an Eyewear Center with a vast collection of which is a hilly terrain and not a uments present an accountable grid,” Healy said. roadmap for MOFD operations, designer frames, too. We take most insurance plans, and major Outgoing director Alex Evans and each report is published on credit cards. It’s time for your whole family to go Cal! of north Orinda requested that the district website.

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Lamorinda BART Results: One Incumbent Breezes, One Pummeled By Nick Marnell in Alameda County. date of the four who did not sup- BART record, especially to new three-term incumbent Gail Murray “I’m stunned. I am surprised port Measure RR, the $3.5 billion residents. with more than 64 percent of the at how well Rebecca did. I hoped BART funding request that voters Paul said he was disillusioned vote. that Lamorinda could counter her overwhelmingly approved, but he that organizations would endorse “It was a combination of strength in Berkeley but it did not,” did not think it hurt him in his race. a candidate without even contact- things,” Allen said. “We ran a good said Chew, who fi nished second “It was more publicized in Contra ing or inviting him. “I don’t know campaign, and we spent our money out of four District 3 candidates. Costa County, not so much in the what I’ll do next,” he said. “I was well. The public wants more fi nan- “We did run a close race other counties,” he said. turned off by the process, but I am cial oversight. But the biggest fac- in Contra Costa County,” said “We’ll regroup, then we’ll have still excited about government and tor was the public sentiment that Saltzman, whom Chew defeated to analyze the data,” Chew said. political activity.” BART needs to change and to em- there by 100 votes out of 25,000 “I’m glad I did it,” said Varun Fourth-place fi nisher Worth bark on a new path.” cast; however, the incumbent beat Paul, the Berkeley activist who ran Freeman declined to comment on “I understand that people have Rebecca Saltzman Chew by more than 25,000 votes a grassroots campaign and pulled the BART race. “Unfortunately been frustrated by the crowd- of the 70,000 in Alameda County. in nearly 10,000 votes. “I have one considering the presidential elec- ing and equipment problems on ormer Moraga Mayor Ken Saltzman said that the agency must regret, though. I would have raised tion circumstances I sunk myself BART,” Murray said. “Solutions Chew delivered a strong per- F get to work on the division in Con- money from traditional sources, into work and solitude,” he said. take time and money, and I know formance in Contra Costa County tra Costa County. “Maybe some which would have helped me get District 1 Race that because of my work on behalf in the race for Bay Area Rapid of the funds from Measure RR that my message out via more tradi- In the race for director of of my constituents, I leave BART Transit District 3 director, but he we use there will help repair the tional means.” He acknowledged BART District 1, which includes with a better future to serve the was ultimately done in by incum- damage,” she said. that he could have done a better job the Lafayette BART station, fi nan- Bay Area.” bent Rebecca Saltzman’s strength Chew was the only candi- explaining the defi ciencies in the cial analyst Debora Allen defeated Moraga Orinda Disc Golf Course ... continued from page A1 PG&E Substation the bridge that connects the park to ... continued from page A6 the Lafayette Moraga trail. It’s back there that some trouble has been brewing for some time. There are talks of benches installed by the disc golfers that were van- dalized by unknown entities; ac- cusation from the town that golfers broke some trees; instances when town employees who were plant- ing new trees were verbally abused by golfers and cameras installed by the town to make sure that no dam- age would ensue. Hole 7 starts also in the Back 40 and Ingram says that even though he supports a 9-hole course in Moraga, future use of that space could lead to the rede- Corey Kohler aims at a distant basket. Photo Sophie Braccini sign of the course. The threat led A bit behind the skate park, holes, in opposition of the Moraga the golf club to circulate a peti- a father is explaining to his two disc golf club, represented by An- tion asking to leave the course young boys how to play disc golf. drew Summers and Corey Kohler. as is. Some parks and recreation From the pad of hole number 1 he Kohler says that he comes to the commissioners did not like the points to the distant four-foot tall Commons once or twice a week. He fact that many of the people who metal basket one can glimpse past lives in Martinez and knows well signed it were not from Moraga. oak trees. Hole 1 is the gateway to a the six courses that are available in Dave Schnurr stated that the park whole new exploration of the park the East Bay. He says that the Mor- was a Moraga property, while that takes players along a 9-hole aga club has between 75 and 100 John Tomei added that no one well-designed course, up hills and active members. In the little cart group gets whatever they want, behind trees and bushes, in areas of he wheels around the course, there and that if the town has to adjust The Lost Valley PG&E substation. Photo Sora O’Doherty the park that are seldom used. are about 20 different discs. Some the course for the benefi t for ev- On that Saturday, the course are used to go fast and far, some eryone, it has to be considered. PG&E managed to allay the be planted closer to the electrical was very busy with a mix of Lam- turn more easily, some are heavier But oblivious to these ten- fears of the neighbors, stating that lines. PG&E was also represented orinda families with kids, and some and steadier and are made for short sions, families continue to use the the trees at the front of the substa- by Tom Guarino, public affairs more serious players coming to the distances once you get close to the course. Jeff Collins from Moraga tion were not slated for removal, representative, Matthew Bateman, Moraga disc golf course for its chal- basket. He shows the different ways and his two children and Miriam and that the trees that will be re- substation maintenance supervisor, lenging confi guration and beauty. of throwing the discs, with a wide Chiapetta from Lafayette with her moved will, according to PG&E, Jennifer Estridge, electric customer Disc golf is a fun sport with shoulder movement, or backhanded own two had joined forces on that barely be noticed, being at the back outreach specialist and Lindsey a very low entry cost, about $20 and more from the elbow. As he Saturday afternoon to explore the of the facility and under the high Welchoff, land consultant, natural for a mid-range starter disc (don’t plays with a friend who came with course. The four children, age 7 voltage towers. resource management. say Frisbee; that’s a larger disc for him, they stop to let other parties to 11, were leading the way, with Matthew McLane, PG&E Veg- Other topics discussed included playing at the beach). There are not fi nish the holes. more or less success, but a lot etation Program Manager, walked malfunctioning strobe lights, which that many courses around, so Mor- Up and down, over dirt and of laughter while getting a good the border of the meadow with Jack PG&E pledged to shut off, and con- aga’s, a course that was donated to along small paths, a fi rst-time play- exercise. Behind them Chiapetta Paulus, secretary of the Lost Val- tinuing sound studies for later in the the town by the Women Society in er can be surprised to discover the was trying her hand for the fi rst ley Association. PG&E expressed year. Residents would like the signs 1982, attracts players from all over less manicured Commons and be time and found it interesting and how important the meadow was to on the gates to the substation to be the East Bay. Parks and recreation suddenly taken aback by the beauty challenging, while Collins, more their operations, but agreed that, less visible, but PG&E demurred, authorities in town say they want of the view reaching the top of a experienced, just enjoyed the by moving the existing fence a bit stating that safety mandates that to preserve the activity at the Com- hill. Then players reach the pad for stimulating course and a pleasant deeper into the meadow, screening that signs be visible at eye level mons, but Moraga does not own basket number 6. This is the lon- family activity and workout. vegetation could be planted along to arriving employees. In the end, much public land and competing gest hole of the course, but it is a “This is one of the great aspects the outside of the fence in certain PG&E apologized for the delays in uses of the park are putting pres- par 3 like all the other ones. Kohler of this sports,” says Kohler, “it is areas. McLane also pointed out dealing with the issues around the sure on the disc golf course. At a re- explains that in California all the for the whole family.” existing vegetation that will be en- substation, and promised action by cent parks and recreation commis- holes are par 3, whatever their The Moraga disc golf club couraged to grow and will, in time, next spring. The company listened sion meeting, the commissioners length. Basket 6 is set deep inside meets every Tuesday at the Com- provide more screening, but at the to the thoughts of the neighbors and supported director Jay Ingram pro- the part of the park that is called the mons and is happy to initiate begin- same time PG&E drew the line agreed to implement them wherev- posal to move some of the pads and Back 40, a fl attish area to the left of ners. about where vegetation could not er possible. Page: A10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, November 16, 2016 HopSkipDrive is a Driving Force in Lamorinda for Kids and Youth By Cathy Dausma HopSkipDrive, an app-based ride surance Morosini donned the com- lowed to accompany her, Moro- company service designed for chil- pany’s distinctive orange shirt this sini says her sons think her job is dren age 6 and up. past summer and began deliver- “cool,” adding that this is a service To help her family stay within ing her young clients to summer she would defi nitely use “for my budget, Morosini began to consider camps, day care and tutoring ses- own kids.” what kind of part time work she sions. Unlike adult ride companies For now her workload is light could get “with my crazy sched- HopSkipDrive requires parents to but regular; she averages one ule.” This job allowed her the fl exi- book their child’s transportation 12 pickup per day about three days bility to begin after her sons left for hours in advance and select a code per week. Demand for the service school and decide for herself how word the driver shares with the lessens on weekends so Morosini late she would accept her last fare. child at pickup. switches to adult fares. “My hus- “I won’t drive at night after the Morosini says school staff and band watches college football, and sun goes down,” Morosini said. volunteers have begun to recognize I really enjoy driving,” she said The fi eld of technology-based her, and the children she picks up with a smile. ride company programs designed “know me now. For details, go to www.hop- for children is growing rapidly. A “I don’t just drop off and zoom skipdrive.com. quick online search revealed com- away (either),” she adds. Although panies with names like Ridezum, the driver’s children are not al- Kangadoapp, Kidzjet, Zemcar and Pogorides scattered throughout the Other child-specifi c ride-sharing service apps and their base of Bay Area and across the country. operation. Some of these will be expanding to the East Bay: HopSkipDrive requires their driv- www.ridezum.com/ (LA/San Bernardino County) HopSkipDrive driver Amy Morosini. Photo Cathy Dausman ers to be fi nger printed and pass www.kangadoapp.com/ (San Francisco area) amorinda parents of young Moraga mother of three has made TrustLine certifi cation, which Mo- www.kidzjet.com/ (San Francisco-south bay) Lchildren have their driving local pickups and delivery of other rosini did through the Moraga Po- www.zemcar.com/ (Massachusetts) work cut out for them, and Amy people’s children her job, working lice Department. www.pogorides.com (Seattle) Morosini is no exception. But the as one of the fi rst area drivers for After obtaining additional in- Business Bites By Paula King Toffee and Caramels and Chocolates, Oh My! Just in time for the holiday season, Hofssi Chocolates is setting up a Holiday Store Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 at Lafayette’s La Fiesta Square, 3541 Wilkinson Lane. Seasonal shoppers will be able to purchase Hofs- si’s signature premium confections including chocolates, toffee, cara- mels and gianduja, a sweet chocolate spread. The locally made items make an elegant gift and are made with most- ly organic, local and sustainable ingredients. Hofssi founders Linda Hofmeister and Susan Rossi started the Mora- ga business and they are certifi ed chocolatiers. The temporary store will be located in the Alicia Klein Studio. Its hours of operation will be weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fitness for All Ages If you need a new fi tness regimen to work off those holiday meals, Ka- rate & Fitness Place USA is open again after a hiatus in operation since February. After closing in Moraga, the long-time karate studio is back in Lafayette at 3413 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Under the direction of Sensei Thomas Westernoff, Karate & Fitness Place practices traditional Shito-Ryu karate and welcomes people of all ages, levels and abilities. For more information about their classes, pro- gram and philosophy, call 925-376-3667 or visit www.kfpusa.com.

New Digs and a Birthday Party Even the littlest of tykes can fi nd a place to break a sweat! For more than 20 years, children under age fi ve have been hitting developmental mile- stones and having a blast at the same time inside the walls of Gymboree Play & Music-Lafayette and on Nov. 5 a grand re-opening and 40th birthday for Gymboree Play & Music was held. The free event featured play, music and art activities in addition to raffl e prizes and gift bags. Now located at 3450 Mt. Diablo at Second Street, Gymboree is in Merrill Gardens, an assisted living facility loca- tion. “This is a wonderful pairing between our littlest community members and our oldest. It is retail space meets living space,” said owner Katie Bidstrup. “Our location in Lafayette has been a mainstay of local fami- lies for more than 20 years and we’re excited to move in to this new facility for the next 20, interacting with the community and educating our little ones.” For more information about Gymboree, call 925-283-4896 or visit www.facebook.com/GPM.Lafayette.

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From left, Wendy Scheck, Pilar Norleen, Brandy Ford, Kevin Reneau. Photo provided Universal banker Pilar Norleen at Mechanics Bank was named Moraga Employee of the Month for October. Working in the Moraga branch since 2009, Norleen handles typical banker duties and also acts as man- ager when the branch manager is gone. “Pilar has an amazing attendance record and is always looking for the best interest of our customers,” Mechanics Manager Brandy Ford. “Her customers always get great service from Pilar.” As the 57th recipient of this monthly employee honor from the Rotary Club of Moraga and the Moraga Chamber of Commerce, Norleen will Care. Comfort. Compassion. receive gift cards from Safeway and Ristorante Amoroma. She will be When you need it most. honored at a Rotary luncheon. Your Lamorinda Senior Checklist … If you have a business brief to share, please contact Find cook for better nutrition [email protected]. Get driver to appointments, groceries Get help with laundry & changing sheets Find somebody for companionship, exercise, puzzles Celebrating an Anniversary? CALL SENIOR HELPERS If your business is celebrating a signifi cant anniversary (5, 10, 20 years We can assist with these activities and more. or more …) send us a photo of your business, the owner(s) or the staff Call for a free assessment 925-376-8000 with specifi c information about your business and what you’re celebrat- Bonded and insured. Senior Helpers locations are independently owned and operated. ing, and we’ll include it in an upcoming issue. Licensed by CA Social Services HCO #074700005. ©2011 SH Franchising, LLC. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A11 FINALLY, THE REBELS H T HAVE A CAUSE. appy hanksgiving M240i Available in a coupe and a convertible. Michael Heller, BMW Concord, [email protected] BMW Concord Visit our booth at the Art & Wine

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Orinda Council members Visit City of Sisterly Love ... continued from page A7 and beneath their heavy costumes invited everyone they met to come they were soaked to the skin. The to Orinda next year for the King group in front of them, a Slovenian Wencesles Festival the last week- group, were marching to a song, end in September, which will be and the group with the Orinda del- the culmination of the celebrations egation was dismayed that they did of Orinda’s Year of the Czech. not have a song too. Always ready, When Orinda was incorporated Smith sprang into action and taught in 1985, the city was looking for a them a song. And so it was that sister city. First Orinda mayor Dick they marched through Tabor sing- Heggie thought that by choosing ing, “The Stanford Jonah” —“Up one that was just coming out of a with the blue and gold, down with long period of communism Orinda the red!” A group of former visit- might be able to offer a helping ing students lined up to watch the hand. Former mayor Bobbie Land- parade. As the Orinda delegation ers cofounded the Orinda-Tabor passed, they applauded them, then Sister City Foundation together ran forward to get in line to do it with Heggie and still plays an ac- again further down the parade tive role. route. Smith admitted that she hadn’t That evening they turned in realized just how important the their sodden costumes and the sister city program was until she rain stopped. At dinner they were visited Tabor and felt the warmth treated to toasts, were given gifts of the people and their tremendous A parade helped honor Orinda’s delegation. Photo provided of local chocolates, and heard an affection for Orinda and the United Vasek and Balogh brought the seum. The mayor of Tabor spoke morning the delegation donned address by the Chilean ambas- States, as well as the deep appre- Orinda delegation to the home of in Czech, which was translated into professional costumes that were sador. The Orinda delegation met ciation for the help Orinda has pro- Adam’s parents, Martin and Moni- German for the benefi t of Tabor’s provided for them and explored the the Czech Minister of Culture and vided to the city, which is only 27 ka Kraus. Their historic home was German sister cities. Vasek and festival sights. They climbed to the Prince William zu Lobkowicz and years after the fall of communism. build 500 years ago and was part Balogh translated for the Orindans. top of the church tower (not easy For more information, see the following links: of the castle walls. They toured this Afterward, everybody went for Smith in a heavy, fl oor-length Tabor Meetings fascinating and beautiful home, go- out into the square for a torchlight costume gown) and were rewarded : ing down deep beneath the castle parade. There was a tremendous with a lovely view. www.taborskasetkani.eu/en/pictures/ Orinda’s Year of the Czech walls to visit rooms like dungeons. fi reworks show, and a video was Then they lined up to take part : They enjoyed a reception with local shown on the side of the city hall in the big parade. The Orinda del- www.cityoforinda.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B27459158 wine and cake, and attended a fancy building. The weather was very egation was the last to march, and -D8BC-4FFC-8ADE-50A8A64156BC%7D Look for coverage of Tabor’s Orinda exchange student, next issue. cocktail party at the Hussite Mu- hot, in the 90s. The following by that time it was bucketing rain Letters to the Editor Repugnant Use of the Word ‘Celebrating’ support among the community” as the paper states. Dear Editor, The Lafayette community worked to stop this vi- sual protest but the Lafayette City Council was Imagine if your son, daughter, brother, sister, or handcuffed by signage laws. These laws have sub- THANK YOU LAMORINDA FOR 25 YEARS OF SUPPORT! spouse was one of the names inscribed on Lafay- sequently been remedied so that this very visually ette’s white crosses. What a repugnant and crass use loud folly cannot be repeated elsewhere in Lafayette of the verb “celebrating”. (Lamorinda Weekly, Nov. – which in itself is telling - but sadly for the commu- 2) We honor, remember, and pay tribute to the sac- nity the laws are not retroactive and this annoyance rifi ce of those American Service Members who have remains. given their lives in the service of our country. That is As to the “memorial” itself, the sheer scale and the ultimate price of freedom. The US Armed Forc- bluntness of the display should give its viewers a fair es never “celebrates” the death of any service mem- idea what message is being delivered. Indeed this is ber. The use of the verb “celebrating” in this context one-way “discourse” and is essentially screaming a is not only disrespectful but infl icts mental anguish political view at neighbors and passersby. We are to the survivors. This monumental disrespect is like reminded (ironically) of a certain politician on the describing a superb athlete who has just preformed national stage who doesn’t give a fi g for any other a remarkable athletic skill as heroic. Nonsense. The view but their own, and is as loud, rude and garish quintessential defi nition of heroic is the young men as Heaton’s annoying selfi sh display. and women who have sacrifi ced life or limb in the I am a proud supporter of veterans and believe service of their fellow comrades-in-arms and our that as a country we should acknowledge them and country. Please give these men and women the hon- thank them for their service. I also believe that war or and respect for their truly heroic actions. can be a horrible thing to be avoided and I appre- ciate those who voice their concerns and work for Stephen Anderson peace. I am equally a supporter of people’s rights to Orinda express their views. Heaton and company are doing something that is lawful even if it is tacky or annoy- Congratulations to Gee and Miller ing. It does not raise itself quite to the level of the MORAGA Dear Editor, Westboro Baptist Church, but their fervent expres- 361 Rheem Blvd. sion of their views is similarly grating and distaste- 925-376-1411 I congratulate Inga Miller and Darlene Gee on ful. their success in the Orinda City Council election. I wish that Heaton, et al, would step back and Under New Ownership Approximately 64 percent of Orindans cast their consider how negatively this display might be seen Newly Remodeled votes in support of these two candidates, creating by those living nearby who are perhaps more po- a mandate for the council to complete the road re- lite in expressing their views. It is in polite and civil pair program and develop a plan for an improved discussion that we fi nd common ground and mutual LAFAYETTE 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd. downtown. I look forward to supporting progress in respect. both of these areas which are the highest priorities 925-283-6666 for Orinda at this time. Shane Palmer We Deliver! Lafayette Limited delivery area and hours. 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1967, the fi rst season of water polo. Out of this group came six Division 1 players: Pete Schnugg, Steve Patching, Dave Olsen, Jon Svendsen, Randy Williams, Rich O’Hare Photo provided The Miramonte program, of necessity. Since I didn’t know ships, his 2008 team was ranked called one of the four or fi ve best much about the sport, I’d talk to No. 1 in the country, and he also in the country over the course former players as they went on coached the Junior National of its storied existence, began in to college and get some pointers teams in 2012 and 2013. 1967 when several members of and techniques. Many of them Nearly 100 Miramonte play- the swim team asked Bill Brown ended up coming back to help ers have been named high school -- a collegiate football and bas- coach the high school team.” All-Americans, 18 have been ketball player at Cal Poly -- to Currently, assistant coaches named to one or more NCAA coach the team. Chris Lathrop (‘98) Lincoln Hal- All-American teams and 19 have      Despite knowing nothing ey (‘08) and John Nash (‘09) are played for one or more NCAA about the sport, Brown was a Miramonte graduates helping in championship teams.          quick study and became one the program. Lathrop also credited the          !! of the most highly recognized “The parent support has been team’s success with parental in- coaches in the country. There has there from the very start,” added volvement, saying, “Even when      been at least one Brown-coached Brown. “Their contributions we play in Southern California Miramonte water polo player on have been simply amazing!” we can count on a full rooting every Olympic team since 1980, Brown was instrumental in section.” with the exclusion of 1988. establishing the girls water polo “What’s also unique is the The original 1967 team fea- program in 1995. The year be- special connection with the tured six players who went on fore, however, he invited Heath- alumni,” added Lathrop. “Just to play Division I college water er Petri (‘96) to practice with the this year we’ve had fi ve former polo. Four of them, including boys junior varsity team. Petri, Olympians address the team. Peter Schnugg (‘69), Randy Wil- who competed in four Olympic This helps connect the current liams (‘70), Jon Svendson (‘71), Games, credits Coach Brown for players with the legacy.” and Rick O’Hare (‘71), played much of her success. The fact that the team has had together at Cal under legendary After Brown’s retirement in only two coaches in 50 years, coach Pete Cutino. 2005, the coaching position fell which is unprecedented for any When asked how a small to Lathrop (‘96), a high school sports team, has given the pro- public high school could be so All-American and former cap- gram stability and continuity that successful over such a long pe- tain of the Cal team. He currently has contributed to their success. riod of time, Brown credited a teaches history at Miramonte. Brown is still active, running combination of continuity in Brown knew Lathrop since he the Lamorinda Water Polo Club, coaching, parent support, and the coached him as a fi ve-year-old helping to perpetuate interest in recreational swimming program on the Orinda Country Club rec- the sport with local athletes. in the Lamorinda area. reational swim team. Moulton is currently at work “Since the very beginning, Considered to be one of the on a book chronicling the pro- we always had alumni coming best high school coaches in the gram’s achievements over the back to assist with the program,” country, Lathrop has won eight past 50 years. said Brown. “At fi rst, it was out North Coast Section champion- STOP CLEANING Get Gutter Guards!
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We serve breakfast lung transplant protocol and three She’s off supplemental oxygen and all day! “emotionally draining” dry runs. doesn’t need her wheelchair. (open at 10:30 a.m.) During each dry run Zellmer was Zellmer never once coughed called into the hospital to prepare during her interview; something for surgery only to learn it wouldn’t her son Everett appreciates. “I like Authentic Mexican Specialties happen. Each time “I had to say my it (life after transplant) a lot more,” Mixed Fajitas Laura Zellmer Photo Cathy Dausman goodbyes (to family),” she said. Everett said, although he admits Shrimp and Salmon Tacos, Ideally Zellmer’s transplant team one thing hasn’t changed — his ome moments in life steal your sought a young, healthy pair of mom is still “super neat.” Baja Cali Diablo New York Steak Burrito breath away. S lungs of identical blood type with “My life was on hold for the Laura Zellmer has had more Margaritas, Wine & Beer a proper tissue match and size. Re- past two years,” Zellmer says. Her than her share, and they weren’t al- alistically, Zellmer had to decide if transplant “completely changed the Kids Menu ways good. The Moraga mom has she would risk accepting a set of life of my entire family.” cystic fi brosis, an inherited progres- compromised lungs from a donor In spite of some setbacks, 23 Orinda Way, Orinda (925) 258-9987 sive disease that causes persistent who had spent time in jail or con- Zellmer is excited to move about. lung infections and limits her abil- tracted hepatitis or AIDS. She has taken beach walks and ity to breathe. At its worst, CF made In March, while Zellmer was hiked a mountain, enjoying the Zellmer old before her time. She again hospitalized for a serious lung pine-scented air. When her travel had a feeding tube for 10 years, was infection, she was told of a possible curfew is lifted, Zellmer hopes to hooked to an oxygen tank and re- match. Her transplant took place on visit Yellowstone and New York, quired a wheelchair for mobility. She Easter Sunday, performed by Dr. where she can introduce Everett developed bursitis and a hunched Jasleen Kukreja, a cardiothoracic to fi refl ies. She wants to revisit posture. She couldn’t even com- surgeon at UCSF. Europe and see New Zealand and plete a full sentence without endless The life of a new transplant Australia or take a safari. “scary and tiring” coughing fi ts. patient is precarious, and, Zellmer Most importantly, she wants to An inhaler and specialized vest says, “regimented.” The surgery fi nd a purpose for her newfound en- helped clear her lungs but Zellmer requires sawing the sternum in half ergy, either with part-time work or still suffered three lung collapses as and placing the patient on a venti- a volunteer job. “’Breathe in Life’ a result of excessive coughing. By lator. Although prepared, Zellmer means ‘don’t take life for granted,” necessity she led a rather sedentary still felt claustrophobic during the Zellmer says. “I was truly dying; life. Diagnosed with CF as a tod- six hours post-surgery when she now I’m completely living.” dler, she became self-conscious of her condition as a teen. Still, she at- Cystic Fibrosis Statistics tended college and began living and working in San Francisco after grad- According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org): uation. It was there she met her fu- • More than 30,000 people in the U.S. (70,000 worldwide) live ture husband. They married 12 years with CF ago. When the couple learned they • Approximately 1,000 new cases per year are diagnosed were expecting, Zellmer decided to • Half the CF population is age 18 or older. fi nish a series of self-interviews she • 202 CF patients received double lung transplants in 2014. began in the mid-1990s and formed • A CF transplant patient’s new lungs are unaffected by CF, but the them “as a letter to my son.” disease remains in other parts of the body. For more information, visit: “Breathe in Life” chronicled her struggles and premiered in www.vimeo.com/128647213 Moraga in 2014 (https://vimeo. www.cff.org/Living-with-CF/Lung-Transplantation com/128647213). By January www.unos.org Lew’s Abstract Work Shines at LLLC ocal artist David Lew’s work Lew’s work exemplifi es the Lew’s work is on exhibit in Lis now on display at the Lafay- artist’s training in his early years the Homework Center of the La- ette Library and Learning Center in Asian Contemporary Art, with fayette Library, 3491 Mt Diablo until Dec. 8. The American painter strong stokes or variable shapes Blvd. — S. Braccini of Asian origin’s work can be de- of lines in a calligraphic style. The scribed as abstractions with bright painter was born in Shanghai and colors that tend to bring visual ex- studied contemporary Chinese citement to observers. painting under Master Cheng Shi- GET AHEAD IN MATH THIS FALL GRADES K-12 Lew sometimes combines the fa. He was a staff painter at the In-   #     #  abstraction with realistic themes, ternational Gallery in Hong Kong      such as “Fish.” “I painted this paint- while attending Hong Kong’s Uni-     ing from the koi fi sh from the pond versity’s Art School. He worked  !   "   of my backyard,” says the artist. and studied in Germany for seven Lew adds that the abstract nature of years years before moving to Cali- HOMEWORK HELP FOR ALL LEVELS this painting is obvious, however, fornia. the details of the koi fi shes are not Lew’s paintings are also com- Flat Monthly Fee ignored, they are depicted in a very ing to the canvas from his rich Drop-in any time, no scheduling needed! realistic way, that conveys to the imagination and inner visions. 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Building Foundations • Lifting • Leveling • Stabilizing From left, Lamorinda Arts Council members Kal Deutsch and Justin Cole, Lynn Seppala from the Pacifi c Chamber Orchestra, Lawrence Kohl, Supervisor Candace Andersen, and LAC members Erling Horn and Susan Mautner. Photo provided www.bayareaunderpinning.org ineteen years ago the Contra ages, conducted the third Art of Caliendo and Mozart. NCosta County Arts and Cul- Mixology, and is now getting ap- Wood highlights that the crite- ture Commission created an award proval in the three communities for ria listed to select the yearly win- to recognize those who advance the the creation of a poet laureate posi- ners include leadership in the sup- arts in a way that promotes commu- tion. port of the arts in daily life. The last nication, education, appreciation “Lafayette and Orinda have piece of Kohl’s multiple contribu- and collaboration throughout the already approved it, and Moraga tions to the arts fi ts this category as county. This year, the commission should review the concept in the he has developed a series of musi- honored Lamorinda’s Lawrence near future,” added Kohl. cal awakening and initiation work- Kohl as one of the fi ve winners. Elizabeth Wood, chair of the shops for elementary school-age The multi-faceted maestro was arts recognition award on the coun- children. selected for his leading role in ex- ty commission, says that this year “It is a program that I devel- panding the Orinda Arts Council to they received 11 nominations, all oped several years ago and that Lamorinda (now LAC or Lamorin- for outstanding groups and indi- I constantly update,” says Kohl, da Arts Council) and supporting the viduals. Kohl had been nominated who loves to share his own enthu- addition of several new programs, by Lafayette resident Erling Horn. siasm for music and to explain its for the new reach of his chamber Horn cited on the application all intricacies in simple terms. One of orchestra throughout Lamorinda, the programs Kohl supported. “He the workshops is called “Postcards and for the years of musical edu- is working diligently to establish a From Around the World.” It demon- cation programs that have reached Poet Laureate for our three com- strates the different scales and how children all over the East Bay and munities,” he adds. Horn, who is they create various atmospheres now at Wagner Ranch Elementary on LAC’s board, adds that people from diverse traditions. Kohl says :fcc\^\Gi\g›>iX[\j/$()›JdXcc:cXjj\j School. respond to his cheerful, positive that by the end of the workshop the Kohl has been the president nature, and that Kohl is fun to work young students are able to recog- of the Lamorinda Arts Council for with. “He doesn’t quit when it nize the different scales by ear. FG#KFLIJ award as a recognition of what the Kohl is also the founder and with two fellow musicians, and group is doing for igniting and sup- Maestro of the Pacifi c Chamber teachers get a follow-up activity ;<:

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Classical Homeopathy Just Opened in Lafayette Richard Filinson, Joan Liever, at right, hands Lamorinda client Mable Betancourt her daily nutritious meal. Photos D. Claytor M.D. announces the ast week, Mable Betancourt homebound seniors, rain or to watch for any physical or men- opening of his medical Lenjoyed a dinner of hearty shine, fi ve days a week. tal changes in their clients and office at 925 Village beef stew, steamed spinach, corn The Lamorinda area has two report them immediately,” she niblets, and a freshly made bis- routes and is serviced through said. “We’re always looking out Center in Lafayette, cuit. Later this week, the long- MOWSOS based in Walnut for the well-being of our clients.” limited to the practice time Lamorinda resident will Creek. The average age for MOW of Homeopathy. Please visit the website at dine on roast beef with gravy, Clients may also receive two clients is 80 years. Lamorinda baked potato, spinach salad, broc- frozen meals so they have deli- clients tend to be slightly older, rfilinsonhomeopathy.com. Dr. Filinson is coli and a brownie for dessert. cious healthy meals on the week- “upper 80’s to low 90’s,” accord- available to give talks on Homeopathy and Betancourt, along with al- ends. Additionally, there are 17 ing to Gomes-Figueira. “In fact, answer general questions on the subject to most 30 other elderly Lamor- cafes, typically located in senior we have two clients in Lamor- groups of 7 or more adults. indans, is a client of Meals on centers around the county, serv- inda turning 100 within the next 925-818-5008 Wheels and Senior Outreach ing another 650 daily meals to few months,” she said. Betan- Services (MOWSOS), one of older people who come together court is one of them, although four organizations that deliver to dine and socialize. you’d never know it by looking nutritious meals to frail, home- Bateman Senior Meals in at her. The former school librar- bound seniors throughout Contra Antioch prepares these meals. ian is friendly and alert, hap- Costa County who have no other “There are, of course, nutritional pily welcoming visitors into her viable way of receiving a good, requirements and alterations for small, tidy home. balanced meal. people with dietary restrictions,” Volunteer Joan Liever has As a young girl, Betancourt’s Paul Kraintz, co-founder and been delivering meals to Betan- LAST family spent summers in Lam- secretary/treasurer of MOWCC, court and approximately 15 other orinda, leaving their Oakland said. “Every month, representa- Lamorindans every week for 10 home for the warmer climate and tives from the cafes, the MOW years. “When I decided to volun- CALL resort-like environment. In 1948, organizations and the caterer, teer,” Liever said, “I had no idea Betancourt moved to the area meet to discuss last month’s how wonderful this would be in MYCRA PAC permanently. meals. We take a look at what my life. These seniors are amaz- She still lives in that same was liked and not liked, and then ing; they invite you into their SALE house and still “takes advan- plan future menus, always tak- homes, tell you their stories.” tage of the beautiful view,” she ing into consideration nutrient Every Tuesday morning, Liever COME SAY said with a twinkle in her eye. needs,” he noted. goes to the MOWSOS offi ce, FAREWELL! Ten years ago, when she was no There are no income require- picks up her list of recipients THIS IS IT longer able to drive or cook for ments for MOW clients and they and loads her meals into her car. WEDNESDAY herself, Betancourt contacted do not have to pay anything. Ba- Then she drives around Lamorin- THANK YOU FOR 25 YEARS NOVEMBER 30 OF LOYAL SUPPORT 11AM - 7PM MOWSOS. sically, Kraintz stated, the only da, greeting each of “her seniors” FROM YOUR GRATEFUL Meals on Wheels (MOW) conditions are that the recipient is with a warm smile and a nutri- MYCRA PAC FAMILY! THURSDAY- originated in Britain during the unable to drive and has no other tious meal. “Some only want to MONDAY We’re retiring, so grab your friends Blitz. The Women’s Volunteer viable way to receive a nutritious be handed their meal while oth- DECEMBER 1-5 and come celebrate! 11AM - 4 PM Service for Civil Defense began meal. Martha Carlson, MOW- ers appreciate a short visit. One bringing meals to the many peo- CC’s community engagement woman would ask me in to help This Last Final Sale will include THE SALE CONTINUES: unmatched savings! MONDAYS - ple who, injured in the war, were specialist, said, “We encourage her put together a puzzle,” Liever THURSDAYS convalescing at home. The U.S. our seniors to go to one of the remembered. “I’d spend 10 min- Coats, Accessories, Fabric, DECEMBER 6-29 Buttons and Trims! home-delivered meal program Cafes, because then they get their utes and could tell what a differ- 11AM - 4 PM began in Philadelphia in 1954 meal as well as the opportunity ence it made for her. And then Choose your favorite Mycra Pac RHEEM BLVD. MORAGA RD. RHEEM for you, a friend, and family! THEATER and has been growing ever since. to socialize. But if that’s not pos- there’s Mable, who is one of the NATION’S N BURGERS RHEEM BLVD.

In 1990, the charitable nonprof- sible, MOW happily delivers and kindest, most generous people MYCRA TACO SPECIAL PAC BELL EVERYTHING SALE it Meals on Wheels of Contra for many seniors, this delivery is I’ve ever met.” LOCATION USPS STAR- BUCK’S TJ Costa (MOWCC) was formed the only thing that keeps them Liever typically saves Be- MUST GO! MAXX MYCRA

PAC MORAGA RD. to bring together — and help fi - from malnutrition.” tancourt for the end of her de- BUILDING nance — the various public and Volunteers are the backbone livery period so they can spend 432 CENTER ST. BRING IN THIS AD FOR $5 DISCOUNT (Next to Nation’s) nonprofi t agencies involved in of the MOW program and cur- extra time together. They hug, TOWARD PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE (one time only) MORAGA CA 94556 providing Meals on Wheels ser- rently “there is a dedicated army they laugh and Liever listens as (Rheem Valley Shopping Center) vices throughout the county. At of more than 800,” Kraintz re- Betancourt regales her with yet INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! (925) 631-6878 that time, approximately 600 se- ported. Some have been deliver- another story. “I think of this pro- niors were receiving daily meals ing for over 20 years. gram as so much more than sim- at home. Today, with the coordi- “Volunteers are the eyes and ply food nourishment,” Liever nating assistance of three MOW ears of this program,” Jennifer stated. “It’s nourishment for the nonprofi t agencies and MOW- Gomes-Figueira, county fi eld soul.” CC, there are 90 local Meals on nutrition assistant, said. “In ad- Wheels routes with volunteer dition to being trained in food drivers delivering meals to 1,650 safety, our volunteers are taught Need Home Care? Safe, reliable and affordable home care from professionals who truly care! We’re here to help...whenever and wherever you need us.

(925) 317-3080• (925) 402-4411 www.careindeed.com HCO#414000723 Meals on Wheels volunteer Joan Liever picks up the meals she’s getting ready [email protected] Serving the Greater Bay Area to deliver to Lamorinda clients. Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, November 16, 2016 New Local Girl Scout Cadettes Acalanes Student Sells Golden Learn ‘Gift of Giving Back’ Shoelaces to Fight Cancer Submitted by Jennifer Strohmeyer Submitted by Melinda Krigel

Acalanes cheer and football squads wore gold laces to fi ght cancer. Photo Gint Federas old laces are popping up all around the her 12-year-old brother was diagnosed with GEast Bay area as local athletes Lace Up a malignant brain tumor and was treated at 4 Pediatric Cancer® to support kids with UCSF Benioff Oakland. Molly knows fi rst- cancer being treated at UCSF Benioff Chil- hand how important the hospital’s therapy dren’s Hospital Oakland. Acalanes High and support programs are for not only the School Senior Molly Davis took this initia- patients, but their families as well. The psy- Several of the new Cadette Girl Scouts from Troop 33077 raised money with the help of Kenny tive to heart last year and got many of her chology program at UCSF Benioff Chil- Lin, the CC Cafe manager. school’s and other local teams to Lace Up dren’s Hospital Oakland helped Molly cope s part of the journey to their Bronze In addition the girls learned what it means to be a Girl Scout: in Go4theGoal’s Gold Laces to support the while her brother was in treatment and con- AAward, local Girl Scouts planned, “A Girl Scout is ready to help out wherever she is needed.” partnership with the hospital. tinues to provide support to this day. Funds developed and executed a “take ac- Through one Cadette’s volunteering at In 2016, Molly’s determination was from the sale of laces will go towards fund- tion” project designed to increase the the Walnut Creek Senior Center, they discov- stronger than ever to get as many local teams ing psychological intervention at the hospital awareness of the impacts of non-bio- ered a need and wanted to help. They used going gold as she can, including soccer, foot- for patients and families going through the degradable plastics on the ecosystem. money they earned through fundraising to ball, cheerleaders, and even water polo. On toughest time of their lives. The girls are are Havana Wesley, Jiselle purchase and donate a new commercial cof- Nov. 4 at Acalanes High School Acalanes Proceeds from the sale of the laces and Sicilia, Molly Strohmeyer, Laura Bea, Sofi a fee maker and supplies for the center. One of and Miramonte High Schools’ Varsity Foot- 100 percent of any donations will go towards Vezzali, Skylar Thomas, Katie Fink, Adriana the most important lessons the girls learned ball teams had their last regular football game funding psychological intervention at UCSF Medina, Mehrunisa Kam, Helen O’Neal. is the “gift of giving back.” Through these of the season. Both teams and the Acalanes’ Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland for The girls met to discuss ways to reduce the use of activities, they feel empowered to make cheerleaders were laced Up in Go4theGoal’s patients and families. To order laces, visit disposable plastic straws and brought further awareness by themselves and the world a better place. gold laces. Go4theGoal.org or donate to Molly’s online sponsoring a booth at the Lafayette Earth Day celebration. This initiative is near and dear to Molly’s fundraising page at www.donate.go4thegoal. heart because when Molly was 8-years-old, org/mollydonations. Lamorinda Thespians Take a Orinda Boy Scout Troop 237 Run ‘Into the Woods’ Submitted by Laura Soble Honors Four New Eagle Scouts Submitted by Carolyn Stewart

Left to right, new Eagle Scouts Sam Sernett, Justin Lammert, Jesse Wilkinson and Connor Stewart Photo Tracey Millham oy Scout Troop 237 of Orinda members Justin, as the Consul Offi cer of the Mi- BJustin Lammert, Sam Sernett, Connor ramonte High School Latin Club, designed Stewart and Jesse Wilkinson, all seniors at a trophy display case for this nationally Miramonte High School, achieved Scout- award-winning club. Sam, former Senior ing’s highest rank of Eagle Scout and cele- Patrol Leader of Troop 237, led the creation brated their Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, of customized, age-appropriate Lego kits for Acalanes students performing in the YMTC production of “Into the Woods” are, from left, Fiona Nov. 6, at the Orinda Community Church. the homeless children in transitional housing Warburton, Gracie Guichard, Michaela Sasner, and Joel Braunstein. Former Scoutmaster Eric Jorgensen present- at Shelter Inc.’s Antioch facility. our Acalanes High School students are a Wood Sprite/Villager/and understudies Ra- ed the awards. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Connor re- Fexpanding their acting chops from Lam- punzel’s Prince and Jack. Troop 237, chartered by the Orinda Com- searched, constructed and installed four bat orinda as they are performing in the Berke- YMTC provides professional level mu- munity Church, has served Orinda for 60 houses on 16-foot cedar posts near the Wag- ley-based Youth Musical Theater Company sical theater training for young people sev- years and has seen over 230 of its young men ner Ranch Nature Area pond in Orinda. Jesse Performance of “Into the Woods,” playing enth-grade through university age from all achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. To become provided 80 Emergency Lock-Down kits for through Nov. 19. over the Bay Area. an Eagle, the candidate must earn a mini- each classroom at Miramonte High School. The students are Fiona Warburton, who The show is being performed at the El mum of 21 merit badges, including 13 Eagle- Each kit contains fi rst aid supplies, water, plays the Witch, Gracie Guichard, who plays Cerrito High School Performing Arts The- required badges, demonstrate leadership and food, toilet paper, large plastic bags, and a Cinderella, Michaela Sasner, who plays the ater. For tickets and information, visit www. scout spirit, and successfully complete an toilet seat in a fi ve-gallon bucket with a lid. Baker’s Wife and Joel Braunstein, who plays ymtcbayarea.org. Eagle service project that benefi ts the com- For more information about Troop 237, munity. visit www.troop237orinda.com. World-class Czech Violinists Local Boy Scout Seeks Used Perform in Orinda Camping Gear for Libraries Submitted by Ludwig Mlynek Submitted by Matthew Goldie he Orinda/Tabor Sister City Foundation, and others. The concert was concluded with atthew Goldie, a member of Boy ers at the following locations before Sun- TSokol SF and Bay Czech presented on the overture from “Le nozze di Figaro,” MScout Troop 204, is collecting, clean- day, Nov. 27: the Troop 204 Cabin at the Oct. 27 the Concert for 8 Strings in Orinda. (“The Marriage of Figaro,”) where Jaro- ing and repairing used camping gear for the corner of School Street and First Street in The concert was performed by the outstand- slav and Julie Svěcenýs sounded like a full Bay Area Wilderness Training gear libraries Lafayette, and the sewnow! Fashion Studio, ing Czech violinists Jaroslav Svěcený and orchestra, for which the overture was origi- as his Eagle Scout Service Project. 3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette. (2-6 p.m. his daughter Julie Svěcená. Mr. Svěcený is nally composed. These libraries offer an effi cient system Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 one of the most notable contemporary Czech The audience was captivated by the per- for supplying camping gear and supplies p.m. Saturdays.) violinists. His daughter Julie, born in 1994, formance of the father/daughter team, and it alongside necessary wilderness training to ur- Donors can clear their garages of used has performed on many occasions in the won’t be the fi rst such activity in the coming ban youth programs throughout the East Bay. camping gear in good condition and receive U.S., Great Britain, where she is currently year. The Orinda/Tabor Sister City Founda- He is accepting all camping gear dona- a tax deductible receipt for an amount they taking advanced studies at the Royal Acad- tion announced that 2017 is the “Year of the tions dropped off to the collection contain- specify. emy of Music, and in almost all European Czech,” in Orinda, and one of the activities countries — and now fi nally in Orinda. will be a celebration of Czech heritage and Share Your Celebrations and Remembrances In the Concert for 8 Strings they per- culture in Orinda Community Park from fectly executed duets, including pieces from Sept., 29 through Oct. 1, 2017. If you would like to share an announcement about a special event or Mozart, Luigi Boccherini, George Telemann achievement, such as a wedding, engagement, scholarship or gradu- ation of a local resident, or about a special person from Lamorinda Community Service We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news and information who has passed, send a photo along with your text (up to 250 words) about their activities. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] with to [email protected], and include “Celebrations and the subject header In Service to the Community. Remembrances” in the subject line. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B5 Let the Children Live! Gala Will Aid Efforts to Help Colombian Youth By Sophie Braccini vides support to special education children and to teenage moms,” (925) 284-5765 adds Walters. 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Father Peter, as he is now drug dealing and the gangs, they During the evening of Nov. known, has a family in Lamor- are fed, they get homework help, 19, Father Peter will make a pre- inda, a brother, sister-in-law and English instruction, participation sentation about his program and nieces. With friends, they have in a very successful choir, and will respond to questions. More organized a gala around the time other activities. The foundation’s information about the founda- Father Peter will be with them for second building is a residential tion can be found online at http:// Thanksgiving. The community is home for children who have no letthechildrenlive.us/. People can invited to hear to stories and par- other option. R.S.V.P. at mscheving@yahoo. ticipate in good deeds. “The foundation also pro- com. College Bound What’s Your Major? Be Ready to Answer By Elizabeth LaScala housands of high school I know these types of essay ques- majors that I have found on the Tseniors cruise through col- tions come up when students ap- market. It offers in-depth descrip- lege applications, completing ply to colleges, we prepare well tions of 200 of the most popular basic contact information, high before the application cycle be- majors, and the 2017 edition cov- school coursework and grades, gins by exploring areas of inter- ers every college major identifi ed test scores and activities without est. But what should the many se- by the U.S. Department of Edu- a hitch. But these same students niors do who are grappling with cation — over 1,200 majors in often cringe when asked “Indi- the question and have not pre- all. This guide also shows what cate Your Major.” pared for it? 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Men’s Chorus (OEGBMC), a enter sponsor code: MVPC or Lamorinda’s The Moraga Library is located at nonprofi t organization, will be call 1-800 RED CROSS. 1500 St Marys Rd, Moraga. performing Fairy Tales: A Holi- Religious Services day Concert at three Christian Community Concern for Cats The American Soldier, A Pho- churches in the East Bay this is building on shoppers’ enthu- tographic Tribute, an exhibi- holiday season. The fi rst is at siasm for Black Friday sales by tion of 116 photographs, from 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the La- creating Black Saturday/Sunday the Civil War to the War in Iraq, fayette Christian Church, 584 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 26 and is on display at the Saint Mary’s Glenside Dr. Tickets: $25 gener- 27 at Lafayette Pet Food Express 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org College Museum of Art. This is al, $10 senior and students, kids and Pleasant Hill Pet Food Ex- a dramatic exhibition of pho- free. http://oebgmc.org. press as well as Walnut Creek “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!” tographs from the Civil War to Petco. That weekend, black and Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. | Sunday School 10 a.m the War in Iraq that captures the Handel’s “Messiah” remains black/white cats may be adopted essence of American soldiering the most well-known oratorio for $50, less than half the usual over more than 150 years, ever ever written and will be per- fee. The regular adoption fee since the birth of photography formed at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at will apply to cats and kittens of when the camera became a note- the Walnut Creek Presbyterian other colors. The fee includes book to history, starting with the Church and 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at spay/neuter, FVRCP vaccines, Lafayette United Methodist Church Civil War. It will run through the First Presbyterian Church of deworming, fl ea meds, and a mi- Dec. 18. 1928 St Marys Rd, Oakland. Cantare’s Chorale and crochip. 955 Moraga Road 925.284.4765 thelumc.org Moraga, (925) 631-4000. Ensemble will join with soloists Sunday 10am Worship and Faith Formation for all ages and a full orchestra to present this Peyo Love Fest, a celebration Opportunities to Love God, Love Others, The City of Lafayette Public masterwork. Tickets: $40 Gen- and fund raiser will be held 12 and Serve the World Art Committee presents “Art eral and $35 Senior. For groups to 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Mi- of Lundy Siegriest” featuring oil of eight or more, tickets are just ramonte High School Cafete- paintings from the late Lundy $30 per person. Purchase tickets ria. The celebration will honor Siegriest at the Lafayette Li- online at www.cantareconvivo. Coach Peyovich and his contri- St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church brary and Learning Center, Li- org or call (510) 836-0789. butions on and off the fi eld for A Loving Community brary Gallery. The exhibit runs our community. The fundraiser Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM through Nov. 20. Diablo Choral Artists presents will give the Peyovich family a In-church Youth Zone, 10 AM Nursery Childcare Christmas Pudding, a concert critical fi nancial boost to help The David Lew Art Exhibi- 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws of traditional English songs fea- with expenses such as his medi- tion runs through Dec. 7 at the turing works by Rutter, Tavener, cal treatments, home costs and Lafayette Library and Learning Vaughan Williams, Byrd, Holst, help with his children’s educa- Center. (See page B1.) and more at 8 p.m. on Friday, tions. All the funds raised will go Dec. 2 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal directly to Coach Peyo and his The Valley Art Gallery 51st Church, 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, family. Annual Holiday Collection for Orinda, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Artful Giving debuts with an Dec. 4 at St. Andrew’s Presbyte- HOLIDAY EVENTS Open House Reception from 11 rian Church, 1601 Mary Drive, a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. Pleasant Hill. Details and ticket The 37th Annual Community 19. “Artful Giving” features af- purchase on website www.dca- Thanksgiving Breakfast will fordably-priced yet unique, one- chorus.org Info (925) 680-7089, be held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on of-a-kind gifts hand-crafted by [email protected] Friday, Nov. 18 at Lafayette Bay Area artists. www.valleyart- United Methodist Church, 955 gallery.org THEATER Moraga Rd. in Lafayette. Dick Callahan, keynote speaker, will Lamorinda Arts Alliance pres- Undergraduate and graduate present “Are You Enjoying ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH ents a new show at the Lindsay students of the Saint Mary’s Your Journey?” Catered break- Dirkx Brown Gallery, “Cel- College dance program present fast provided by Lantern Cater- 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 ebrating the Natural World,” “Kaleidoscope,” a shared show- ing. Music provided by Harpist Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am that opens on Dec. 2. Through case of dance choreographed, Wendy Tamis. Reservations can Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm various media, porcelain, wa- performed and produced by stu- be made by calling the Lafayette Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 11 – 2 tercolor, oils, acrylics and pho- dents, at 8 p.m. Thursday Nov. Chamber of Commerce at (925) www.christianscienceorinda.org tography, members will portray 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 as well 284-7404 or by online at www. the many things in nature we all as 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at lafayettechamber.org. Cost is enjoy. A reception will be held LeFevre Theatre, 1928 Saint $20 per person. from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 10. The Mary’s Road, Moraga. General show runs through Dec 23. The Admission tickets are $5 –avail- Orinda Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery is able at box offi ce prior to the to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at located in the city of San Ramon show or online at www.stmarys- the Orinda Community Cen- at 12501 Alcosta Blvd. ca.edu/kaleidoscope-dance-per- ter, located at 28 Orinda Way. formance. With many returning favorites MUSIC and exciting new vendors, here OTHER is a sneak-peek of what can be Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble, expected from over 50 vendors: Sundays, 9 & 10:30am directed by Dr. Anne K. Hege, Many Faces of Lung Cancer, gourmet caramels, one-of-a-kind celebrates its 25th anniversary an educational event focus- handbags, unique jewelry, hand- 10 Moraga Valley Lane | www.mvpctoday.org | 925.376.4800 by presenting “Voci Playlist,” a ing on the unique issues of lung made knitted items, and deli- selection of favorite repertoire cancer patients from 6:30 to 8:30 cious jams, handcrafted station- chosen by Voci singers, past di- p.m. on Nov. 17 in the Lafayette ary, homemade soaps, custom rectors and accompanists. The Library, Community Room. This clothing, beautiful pottery, origi- Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church concert will be at 4 p.m. on educational event focuses on the nal art and more. 433 Moraga Way, Orinda, 254-3422 Nov. 20 at St. Perpetua Catho- unique issues of lung cancer pa- www.holyshepherd.org lic Church, 3454 Hamlin Road, tients. Join an engaging panel of Please submit: WINTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Lafayette. Tickets: $25 sug- medical experts as they cover the NOVEMBER 20, 2016 – JANUARY 8, 2017 gested donation at the door, $20 most current information regard- 9:30 a.m. Worship Service advance, $15 students, FREE ing screening recommendations, Coffee Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. for children between 6 and 12. genomic testing, immunother- Events: Childcare available for ages 5 and younger Available at the door or online at apy, targeted therapy, radiation calendar@lamorinda www.vocisings.org therapy and surgical techniques. Information: (510) 531-8714. Q & A session to follow presen- weekly.com tation. RSVP by calling (925) Amici Lyric Opera presents 677-5041 x272. Stories: Love Duets concert at 3 p.m. on Nov. 20 in the Lafayette Library Jazz, Swing, Dance, Sing — storydesk@lamorinda Community Hall. Soprano Elena the fi rst gala event for Let the weekly.com Yakoubovsky and baritone Kiril Children Live! is from 7 to 10 Havezov star a program of be- p.m. on Saturday Nov. 19 at Ha- loved duets and arias, including cienda de las Flores. There will Letters: “La ci darem la mano” from Don be wine, appetizers and desserts. Giovanni, the fi nal duet from Entertainment by Bentley High letters@lamorinda Eugene Oneguin, “Ah, dove sei, School Jazz Band and Arthur weekly.com crudele” from Trovatore, and the Murray dancers. Special presen- Please... duet from “The Merry Widow.” tation by Fr. Peter Walters. The Tickets: $30 General, $25 Se- proceeds raised from this event Opinion: ...thanks niors/Students Box Offi ce: (800) go to serve children who are dis- 838-3006 BrownPaperTickets. placed by the drug trade and live letters@lamorinda com. www.AmiciLyricOpera. in fear and poverty in Medilin, weekly.com com. Colombia. Admission is free but Wednesday, November 16, 2016 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B7 Film Clips THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER PRESENTS A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION ‘Loving’ is all You Need in a Movie Sponsored byThe Dana Green Team and Branagh Development By Derek Zemrak It’s a erful nd Life o in Lafayette

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s the Beatles song goes: “There’s nothing Director Jeff Nicholas (“Mud,” “Take Shel- Ayou can know that isn’t known. Nothing ter”) delivers on a subject matter that could have you can see that isn’t shown. There’s nowhere been fi lmed with darkness and violence but in- you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be. stead he directed a soft heart-rending love story. Quality Hearing Aids • In Ear Monitors • Ear Mold Impressions Musicians Hearing Protection It’s easy. All you need is love. Love is all you Both lead actors Ruth Negga (Mildred) and Joel FREE Consultations need.” “Loving,” the movie, shows the strength Edgerton (Richard) bring excellent performanc- of love and the struggles one must overcome es to the screen that are worthy of Oscar consid- FREE Hearing Screenings to have the right to love in 1958 and, in many eration. “Loving” is the best movie so far this and now taking Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Medicare. cases, is still true today. year and will receive many award nominations. “Loving” tells the story of a young interra- “Loving” is rated PG-13 due to sexual refer- Dr. Erik M. Breitling, cial couple, Richard (Caucasian) and Mildred ences and slurs with a TRT (total running time) Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA (African-American) and their struggle that they of two hours and three minutes. This movie

Hearing Aid Evaluations 3744 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 100, Lafayette take all the way to the Supreme Court in order should be seen by all for Love is all you need! (925) 262-4242 to have the right to be married in the U.S. When Coming Events at the www.LamorindaAudiology.com she was 18, Mildred became pregnant and was Swim Plugs • Comprehensive Diagnostic Adult Hearing Evaluations unable to marry Richard due to the anti-misce- Lamorinda Theatres: genation laws in their home state of Virginia. 7 p.m. Nov. 17 – Live Comedy Series at Richard made the decision to marry Mildred in Orinda with headliner, Jeff Richards from Washington D.C. where it was legal. Upon re- “Saturday Night Live” and “MadTV.” turning to Virginia, both Mildred and Richard 7 p.m. Nov. 26 – Silent Movie Night at Service Clubs Announcements were arrested and sentenced to a year in prison. the Rheem Theatre – “Nosferatu,” the fi rst It was their decision to fi ght all the way to the vampire/Dracula movie ever made with live We meet Friday mornings at 7:00 am U.S. Supreme Court to have to right to marry music score by Patti Liedecker and lecture by the one you love. at The Lafaye e Park Hotel & Spa, Leonard Pirkle. Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafaye e. For more info, please email us at [email protected] Not to be missed Not to be missed November 18 November 25

HOLIDAY EVENTS Rotary Foundaton made fun?! DARK! HAPPY early and plan to stay! This fun questions: phone Pat Mc Enaney THANKSGIVING ... continued and festive event includes visits at 376 - 3306. ...always, with Don and Cal from Santa, offi cial holiday tree For the 19th year, Bobbie and lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind SENIORS Last 2016 HOME Team work day (simple maintenance help) for our elder ci zens. Tom Preston will be holding the photo ops, live entertaiment, Saturday, November 19 - 8:45 am, at Gary’s shop. Cycle Recycle, collecting repair- crafts, holiday treats and a holi- Let’s Do Lunch! Discover and able bikes to be refurbished and day sing-along. explore the various dining ex- given to charitable groups to dis- periences in the Lamorinda tribute at Christmas. New and/or Find all your handcrafted area. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. on Lafayette Rotary Club used bikes and trikes — in work- holiday gifts and support local the fi rst Tuesday of the month. Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. ing order or repairable, or use- artisans at the annual holiday Relax, dine, meet new people, able bike parts, may be delivered faire at the historic Hacienda de socialize and enjoy lively con- Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. to the side driveway of the Pres- las Flores. Hand-crafted gifts, versation. Space is limited. Con- November 17: November 24: ton’s home at 1307 Larch Avenue décor and specialty foods by tact Lafayette Senior Services Jim Marggraff (previously Leapfrog No Meeting in Moraga throughout the month over 45 local artisans. All items for the schedule of restaurants CEO) now Chair, Founder/CEO Eyeluence Happy of November only. No skate- handmade. This event is spon- and to make your reservations: Inc. (synchronizes biology/technology to Thanksgiving boards or plastic bikes please; no sored by and is a fundraiser for [email protected] or deliver eye interaction uses to All need to call beforehand, but for The Hacienda Foundation. 6 to 8 284-5050. Individuals will pay www.rotarylafayette.org more information contact Bob- p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 and 4 to for their own lunches. www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca-197392963631366 bie or Tom Preston at (925) 376- 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. For 8474. more information email Haci- GARDEN [email protected], Hospice East Bay’s 30th An- www.facebook.com/Hacienda- The Moraga Garden Club nual Tree of Lights ceremonies HolidayFaire/ monthly meeting will be held honors the lives of friends and at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, loved ones at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. North Shattuck Association at the Holy Trinity Church, 1700 Lamorinda Weekly 20 at Moraga Country Club, presents Snow? In Berkeley? School Street, Moraga. Guest is an independent publication, produced by and for the residents of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, CA 1600 St. Andrews Drive, and at from 10 a.m. ro 3 p.m. on Sun- speaker will be Holly Forbes, 26,600 printed copies; delivered to homes & businesses in Lamorinda. Contact us: 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Orinda day, Dec. 4, at Gourmet Ghetto, curator of the UC Berkeley Bo- Letters to the editor (max 350 words): [email protected] Village by Bank of America. 1451-1495 Shattuck Ave., Berke- tanical Gardens. The topic of her Delivery issues: [email protected] For information about specifi c ley. Bring boots and mittens to discussion will be “Plant Con- Event listings: [email protected] events, please visit www.Hos- play in the snow. 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Come by anytime from or call (510) 334-6523 or email Sports Editor: [email protected] The Montelindo Garden Club 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. Lisa@AnotherBullwinkelShow. Advertising: 925-377-0977, Wendy Scheck; [email protected] 3 when the MVPC Courtyard com. Meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Staff Writers: Sophie Braccini; [email protected] will be transformed into a Beth- Friday Nov. 18, at St. Stephen’s Cathy Dausman; [email protected] lehem manger. While the Court- All are welcome to join the Episcopal Church, 66 St. Ste- Pippa Fisher; [email protected] yard will be a reverent scene, Saint Mary’s College Guild to phens Drive, Orinda. Everyone Nick Marnell; [email protected] there will be additional activities, attend their annual Christmas welcome. Presentation: Sunset Sora O’Doherty: [email protected] Victor Ryerson; [email protected] music and refreshments in the luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m Western Garden Collection. Digging Deep: Cynthia Brian; [email protected] Fellowship Hall. The Sanctuary on Dec. 8 at Dryden Hall, St. Food: Susie Iventosch; [email protected] will be open for prayer and re- Mary’s College. Social hour and Contributing Writers: Conrad Bassett, Moya Stone, Jennifer Wake, fl ection. Free. a bake sale featuring holiday Chris Lavin, Amanda Kuehn Carroll, Diane Claytor, Uma Unni, treats and a money tree raffl e will Karl Buscheck, Ryan McKinley, Zoe Portnoff , Clare Varellas, Adam Blake, “It’s a Wonderful Life in La- begin at 11 a.m. with a delicious Daniel Smith, Fran Miller, Jade Shojaee, Barry Hunau (cartoonist), Please submit Derek Zemrak, Kara Navolio, John T. Miller fayette” community holiday lunch served at noon. 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cage for Campolindo with doing a super job. Midway through the season, Miramonte was ranked 12th in the NCS. By tournament time they en- tered as the No. 1 seed. “The season came together for us when the team realized that each player could contribute the little things, rather than worrying about getting credit,” said Lathrop. Campolindo coach Miles Price was proud of his team and how much work they put into the season. “Beck Jurasius was very good to us in the fi nal games, as were brothers Tommy and Wayne Hawkins.” Asked why the Lamorinda teams have been so consistently good, Price responded, “Across the board, including Acalanes and Las Lomas, the administration supports our programs and helps make us what we are. They do a great job of producing super student-athletes.” Unlike many other sports in California, water polo does not ad- vance beyond the NCS. Miramonte fi nished fi rst, Campolindo second and Acalanes was arguably the fi fth best team in the NCS. Next year, Photos Gint Federas there’s talk of adding regional play- of Northern California’s elite wa- credited the longstanding rivalry offs to the schedule. ter polo teams did little more than between the two schools for pro- Earlier in the day, the Mira- prove that the Lamorinda area is ducing a great, competitive match. monte girls water polo team (22-6) host to some of the top programs in “The game brought out the best in lost an 8-7 thriller to San Ramon California, if not the nation. both groups,” he said. In particular, Valley (25-2) to fi nish second in the In addition to these two rivals, Lathrop praised Ben Miller in the NCS. Acalanes (16-10) also made it to the NCS playoffs, barely losing to San Ramon High 13-12 in the quar- terfi nals. MORAGA BASEBALL Tyler Abramson led Miramonte in scoring with four goals, includ- ASSOCIATION ing two in the fi nal quarter of regu- SPRING REGISTRATION lation to help the Mats pull even at 9-9. 11/1 – 11/30 In the fi rst overtime, Jackson Painter barely beat the 30-second buzzer for Miramonte, his second goal of the evening, but Michael Wheeler, who led Campolindo with three scores, answered back. Will Clark notched his second Tyler Abramson goal to open up the second over- pair of goals in the second Aquatic Center at Acalanes High time, giving Miramonte the lead Aovertime lifted the Miramonte School. The victory capped a re- for the fi rst time in the match, and (20-6) water polo team to a 12-10 markable year for the Mats in their Stephen Schmidt followed with the victory over Campolindo (22-6) in 50th anniversary season (see story, clincher midway through the pe- the North Coast Section fi nals last page A1). riod. MBA IS OPEN TO PLAYERS 7 TO 14 YEARS OLD. Saturday night at the Steve Heaston The tense battle between two Winning coach James Lathrop FOR INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER GO TO: WWW.MORAGABASEBALL.ORG

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Acalanes Girls Water Polo Wins NCS D2 Championship Miramonte falls in D1 title By Karl Buscheck most indispensable players,” Bu- chel said of the quartet of Mai- sano, Wentzel, Rowell and West- phal. Playing in the NCS D1 brack- et, the No. 2 seed Mats lost 8-7 to San Ramon Valley in the cham- pionship game hosted at Acalanes on Nov. 12. “We just lost a barn-burner to the defending champions San Ramon Valley,” said head coach Noel Murphy, whose team fi n- ished with a 22-6 record. “It was a great game by the Lady Mats, but we win graciously and we lose graciously. Great sportsman- ship by my girls this year and (against San Ramon Valley).” In the defeat to the top-seed San Ramon Valley, the junior Kel- ly Murphy poured in fi ve goals, while juniors Grace Tehaney and Skylar Savar both chipped in a goal apiece. “This is another 20-win sea- son that this program has had back-to-back now,” said Murphy, who praised co-coach John Felix and the rest of the coaching staff for helping the Mats win a second Photos Gint Federas consecutive league crown. “It’s t was a season of growth for the tournament and weren’t, to be goalie Ella Maisano and junior For Acalanes, who topped Pied- exciting to see. The girls are buy- IAcalanes girls water polo team, honest, competitive,” admitted central defender Bella Wentzel as mont, Justin-Siena and Livermore ing into team unity.” who capped off the fall by beating head coach Misha Buchel, whose the team’s defensive anchors. on the path to the NCS champion- The Mats advanced to the title Drake 7-5 in the Northern Cali- roster was stocked with freshmen “Our defense became better ship showdown with Drake, sopho- game by beating Freedom and fornia Sectionals Division 2 title and sophomores. and our transition game became more Lexi Rowell and freshman Amador Valley in the opening game on Nov. 12 in Lafayette. For the youthful Dons (17- better,” Buchel explained. “So, Brooke Westphal were responsible rounds and then topping Cam- “We played some of the big- 10), the key to their rise was fi nd- those were the two main areas for the majority of the damage on polindo 8-2 in the semifi nals on ger teams, the top teams, very ing stability in the middle of the that allowed us to improve as the the offensive end. No. 9 in Orinda. early in the season in our own pool. Buchel described junior season went on.” “Those are kind of our four ... continued on page C4

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Photos Gint Federas ay back in August, John Gong and Lauren Pak were also WVuong – the head coach of contributors for us and I thought the Campolindo girls’ volleyball (senior) Josie Cole played well team – laid out the blueprint for too.” his squad. The Cougars, who landed “I told them right at the be- the No. 1 seed after winning the ginning of the season that the DAL with a fl awless 10-0 record hardest-working team will fi nish (29-10 overall), carved through on top,” Vuong recalled. “If you NCS action. After a Round 1 bye, can prove to me and prove to ev- Campo hammered all three of the eryone else that you’re the hard- school’s opponents – Carondolet, est-working team, good things Windsor and Bishop O’Dowd – will happen.” by the same score line: 3-0. The players were listening to “I’m very pleased, but the their coach, as the Campo beat girls put a lot of work into it,” Bishop O’Dowd on Nov. 12 to Vuong said. “We prepared very capture the Northern California well for (Bishop) O’Dowd, but Sectionals Division 2 title with a O’Dowd is a really good team. 3-0 win at their gym in Moraga. They have a lot of good hitters, “I thought our back row did but we focused and I’m very hap- a very good job passing,” said py with mindset they had coming Vuong, whose team was bumped into the game.” into the D2 bracket for the fi rst While Campo topped the D2 time this fall as a result of the bracket, Miramonte came up program’s postseason success in just short in D3 play, losing 3-0 recent seasons. to Marin Catholic on the No. 1 “(Senior) Emily VanKoll re- seed’s home court in Kentfi eld ally controlled the back as far on Nov. 12. as passing goes,” Vuong added. ... continued on page C4 “Seniors Sabrina Smith, Janelle Sabrina Smith (1)

 Page: C4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Acalanes Girls Water Polo Wins NCS D2 Title ... continued from page C2 Against the Cougars, sopho- more goalie Savannah Sherwood saved 83 percent of the shots on goal, Murphy, Tehaney, Savar and junior Katrina Drake all got on the score sheet, while junior Carson Broad had three assists and two steals. “We put together a lot of great water polo to earn a top seed for NCS,” said Campolindo head coach Kim Everist. The Cougars (20-7) grabbed the No. 3 seed in the D1 bracket thanks to a third-place fi nish at the NorCal Invitational and a strong run at the conclusion of the DAL schedule. “Playing in the semifi nals of NCS was always a goal,” Everist said. “This team has a lot of de- termination and desire and I’ve been very proud of them.” Before bowing out against the Mats, Campolindo cruised past Liberty in the fi rst round, 22- 2, and made quick work of Wash- inton, 20-2, in the quarterfi nals. “All in was our team motto this season,” Everist said. “And, every player on this team was just that. From the classroom, to Photos Gint Federas the weight room, to the deck, to the pool, they were all in.” While the Cougars leaned on the entire roster on the road to the NCS semifi nals, Everist sin- gled out the contributions of the team’s senior contingent. “I will sign off with my se- niors,” Everist said. “Becca Buck, Kiera Crandall, Carlie Crumbaugh, Kari Jensen, Olivia Price and Morgan Scanlon. (I) love these amazing leaders (and) they will be dearly missed.”

Katrina Drake Kelly Murphy Campolindo Volleyball Captures NCS D2 Crown ... continued from page D3 all (7-3 in DAL), counted on a veteran cast to set the tone for the rest of the group. “Our three team captains have demonstrated tremendous leadership over the course of the season and have really stepped it up during the postseason,” Bach- told said, referring to seniors Caroline Schafer, Blake Sharp, and Layne Estes, “And our set- ter (junior) Tatiana Luevano, she sacrifi ces so much of herself for the success of the team.” As the No. 2 seed in D3, the Mats received a bye in the open- ing round before beating Terra Linda in the quarterfi nals (3-0) and Acalanes in the semifi nals (3-0). “These girls work so hard in practice and it shows in matches,” Bachtold said. “All season we have had NCS in our minds, so it has been crucial to stay focused on each step that has led us to the NCS fi nals. We had two huge wins over Acalanes (during the regular season), which were tre- mendously hard-fought matches from both teams – plus the NCS win we had over Acalanes.” That victory over the Dons put an end to their neighbor’s Emily VanKoll Photo Gint Federas season. Acalanes fi nished the Caroline Schafer (2) year with a 27-9 record overall The Mats missed out on the an incredible season,” Bachtold and was tied in the DAL stand- Matson, Melissa Elliott and While the seniors are set win against Marin Catholic, but said. “It was something that was ings with the Mats, as both teams Parker Jones – the latter two to depart, the future should be head coach Lisa Bachtold was well-deserved, but something we posted identical 7-3 records in who were captains – the Dons bright for the No. 3 seed Dons, as thrilled her team’s NCS push. fought incredibly hard for.” league competition. beat Tennyson and St. Patrick-St. the team had six underclassmen “It was a huge accomplish- Miramonte, who ended the Thanks, in part to the play Vincent in the opening rounds of on its 16-player roster. ment to be seeded second after season with a 22-10 record over- of seniors Devin Grobeck, Alex NCS. Submit stories to [email protected]

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Team Lunar and Solar Photo provided he East Bay Eclipse Soccer U18 teams team Solar. It was a great match between the Tfi nished a successful season. Both teams, teams who are one big group of friends. The Lunar and Solar, reached the fi nal in the Hal- winning girls will compete in our local high The 7/8 grade varsity boys champions, from left, Owen Peck, Jay Mills, Derek Kotarba, Marco loween Boo Cup tournament in San Ramon schools the winter season. Chao, Lucas Haase, Owen Myall (missing Dominic Basaldua). Photo Diane Batchelor and team Lunar won over their teammates or the second year in a row Stanley Mid- sixth-grade boys and girls placing second Fdle School 7/8 grade varsity boys won overall in their meet. St. Perpetua Boys Win Fall Classic the East Bay Middle Schools Varsity Cross In the sixth grade Varsity Championship Submitted by Greg Zegarowski Country League Championships Nov. 3 at meet the boys placed second with sixth- Kennedy Grove Park. The varsity 7/8 girls grade girls placing seventh overall. placed a strong third from 17 teams. The Stanley team — coached by Diane On Nov. 1 at Martin Luther King Jr. Batchelor, David Kohls and Katie Blair — school in Berkeley, the Stanley 7/8 grade trained four times a week after school, uti- boys and 7/8 grade girls JV teams each won lizing the Lafayette Trail. With cross country overall at the East Bay Middle Schools JV season over the Stanley team looks forward Cross Country League Championships, with to track & fi eld in the spring. Diablo Alliance Water Polo Girls Win Silver at Cousineau Cup Submitted by Jeff Holman

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Tom turkey struts his stuff on the driveway. Photos Cynthia Brian Hachiya persimmons hanging on the tree. Eat them when they seem over-ripe.

re you grateful for the simple things in life? Every day I am very grateful to be a gardener gratitude. This is the perfect time of the year to reflect to witness the beauty, bounty, and endless diversity Wild turkeys have moved into Lamorinda Aupon our blessings and gifts. I am so thank- of Mother Nature. Our landscapes are ever chang- territory, immune to the possibility of becoming a ful for all of you who read my column. Your interest ing. What’s here today may not be here tomorrow, holiday main dish! A big Tom waddled across my and questions are always appreciated. Thank you, nor, the next year. Seeing the cows grazing in the driveway as two dozen of his hens toppled and gob- also, for so many of you who have hired me to help hills, breathing our clean air, enjoying peace, safe- bled the berries from the top of my Chinese pis- you with your planting needs or garden desires. It’s ty and serenity that only comes from living in this tache. magnificent to grow with you. semi-rural environment makes my heart sing with ... continued on page D11 Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 VLATKA BATHGATE

IF I HAD A BUYER FOR YOUR HOME WOULD YOU SELL IT? Lamorinda Home Sales recorded Call me at 925 597 1573 City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: LAFAYETT E 7 $829,000 $2,500,000 [email protected] MORA GA 6 $850,000 $1,625,000 CalBRE#01390784 ORINDA 11 $950,000 $2,310,000 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published fi ve to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETT E 3654 Happy Valley Road, $2,200,000, 4 Bdrms, 3139 SqFt, 1947 YrBlt, 10-14-16 Happy Thanksgiving and 3913 Happy Valley Road, $2,500,000, 5 Bdrms, 2914 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 10-20-16 1118 Hilltop Drive, $1,715,000, 4 Bdrms, 2133 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 10-13-16 Thank you for the referrals. 473 Peacock Boulevard, $829,000, 3 Bdrms, 1154 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 10-17-16 2596 Pebble Beach Loop, $858,000, 3 Bdrms, 2052 SqFt, 1963 YrBlt, 10-19-16; Previous Sale: $505,000, 09-27-11 SOLD AND I CAN SELL YOURS 1870 Reliez Valley Road, $1,150,000, 3 Bdrms, 1903 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 10-14-16 135 Amber Valley 1748 Spyglass Ln, 3878 Paseo 3340 Victoria Avenue, $960,000, 1 Bdrms, 1016 SqFt, 1938 YrBlt, 10-17-16 Dr, Orinda Moraga Grande, Moraga MORA GA 137 Cypress Point Way, $900,000, 3 Bdrms, 1749 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 10-13-16; Previous Sale: $900,000, 11-19-15 Represented Buyer Represented Buyer Represented Seller 143 Donald Drive, $1,100,000, 4 Bdrms, 1822 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 10-20-16 325 Rheem Boulevard, $850,000, 2 Bdrms, 1836 SqFt, 1990 YrBlt, 10-18-16; Previous Sale: $717,000, 11-15-05 25 Sanders Ranch Road, $1,625,000, 4 Bdrms, 2514 SqFt, 1983 YrBlt, 10-25-16; Prestigious Orinda Downs Highly desirable Highly desirable Previous Sale: $975,000, 09-26-03 Offered at $1,895,000 MCC neighborhood 103 Sanders Ranch Road, $1,200,000, 4 Bdrms, 2735 SqFt, 1988 YrBlt, 10-14-16; 1571 1st Ave, 24 Jennifer Highlands 35 Oak Rd, 155 Erselia Trl, Previous Sale: $487,500, 05-02-89 Walnut Creek Ct, Lafayette Orinda Alamo 227 Scofi eld Drive, $950,000, 3 Bdrms, 1819 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 10-13-16 Represented Buyer Represented Seller Represented Seller Represented Seller ORINDA 15 Acacia Drive, $950,000, 3 Bdrms, 1581 SqFt, 1948 YrBlt, 10-14-16 73 Bates Boulevard, $1,323,000, 5 Bdrms, 2606 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 10-19-16; Previous Sale: $64,900, 04-20-73 19 Bel Air Drive, $2,310,000, 5 Bdrms, 3178 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 10-14-16; Previous Sale: $465,000, 06-25-96 Convenient location Entertainer's Dream Fairy Tale Artist's Delight 5 Darnby Court, $1,100,000, 3 Bdrms, 1942 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 10-24-16; with huge yard home with yard. Setting with park like yard. Previous Sale: $87,000, 07-15-76 56 Bates 1780 Granada 2582 Oak Rd, 3305 Newport 99 Donna Maria Way, $1,330,000, 4 Bdrms, 2146 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 10-25-16 Blvd,Orinda Dr, Concord Walnut Creek Ct, Walnut Creek 42 Ivy Drive, $1,020,000, 3 Bdrms, 1441 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 10-14-16; Represented Seller and Buyer Represented Seller Represented Seller Represented Buyer Previous Sale: $812,500, 09-24-04 10 Lost Valley Drive, $1,030,000, 4 Bdrms, 1689 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 10-13-16 516 Miner Road, $1,675,000, 3 Bdrms, 3529 SqFt, 1977 YrBlt, 10-17-16; Previous Sale: $63,000, 01-10-77 245 Orchard Road, $1,218,000, 3 Bdrms, 2383 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 10-25-16; Previous Sale: $1,050,000, 07-12-05 Spectacular Spectacular Executive Style Quiet Views Mediterrannean Condo cul-de-sac 4 Overhill Road, $1,175,000, 3 Bdrms, 2152 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 10-14-16; Previous Sale: $1,100,000, 02-27-07 67 Tara Road, $2,200,000, 4 Bdrms, 4125 SqFt, 1983 YrBlt, 10-18-16; VLATKA CAN HELP YOU WITH BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. Previous Sale: $775,000, 05-20-94 WWW.BESTLAMORINDAHOMES.COM

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Stylish Solutions Embrace the Designs of the Season By Ann McDonald hope into situations and birth new life from celebra- tions, even when those celebrations don’t look like the magazine photos and staged events pushed on us ev- ery season. Beauty in process is quite practical! Here are some tips to "embrace" November: 1) Embrace: your current season of life. If you have young children or pets at home, organic snacks dropped on the fl oor are an entirely appropriate sea- sonal décor item. Th e pets will think they are pennies from heaven, and your real beauty is in not needing the perfectionism mentioned above. Process is lovely. Anyone who renders a design judgment because you have young kids and or pets, with the requisite toys or dog hair, isn’t actually a designer. Why? Because they don’t understand the beauty of process. Design in its purest form is about process. 2) Embrace: decorating anyway. If you are like we are, with an empty house, where most things actual- ly stay in the place we put them, and that “void-of-life perfectionism thing” can start to creep in…decorate anyway! I can’t tell you how oft en clients let us know “we won’t be decorating this season because it’s just us.” I happen to think “just us” is a holy and wonderful thing! Did you decorate when you were fi rst married? Th en decorate now! Didn’t decorate when you were Unique Th anksgiving decorations can be made fr om everyday fi nds. Don't stress and enjoy the process. Photo provided fi rst together because you were broke? enTh decorate t’s that time of year when sanctuary, family, cele- embrace. now! Embrace the beauty together. Find something bration, and yes, a bit of stress starts to sett le in. We must stay away from perfectly staged homes you both love. Beauty has a place in every space, and ITh e magazines show us what an idealized No- void of process and movement. As a luxury designer, the natural shift of season should mirror what goes on vember looks like, with perfect pictures, perfect ta- one of the most valuable things I do is imbue permis- inside our sanctuary homes as well. As the earth deco- ble sett ings, and not a messy child, unruly relative or sion for life to fl ow, books to be read, and to break the rates with color changes, weather change and even the stressed-out host in sight. spirit of perfectionism which oft en lingers in new de- animals move habitations, we need to take our cues We look at the photos fl ooding our social media sign commissions where pictures form the idealized and do the same. At the very least change the center and grocery store checkout lines, then we go home look. hall table arrangement, or the family room shelves. and see piles of unopened mail, boxes of mismatched Don’t get me wrong, I can spot a one-eighth of an 3) Embrace change with anticipation of good. china we barely put away from last year’s celebrations, inch off in a stack of books a room away; however there Change carries a resonance. What you bring in, our sagging sofas, dog hair fi lled corners, or worse, is a massive diff erence between poor design masquer- whether it’s live and natural or you prefer the kitsch of our perfectly staged but empty-of-process and emp- ading as process (read: messy and disordered) versus seasonal styles (there is a beloved place for both), the ty-of-people homes….and wonder. so-called great design masquerading as dead, immov- resonance of hope you fi nd and the bits of discovery What now? How do I navigate this so-called sea- able interiors, where even the presence of humanity from the “joy of the shop” will fi ll your home with the son of joy, when I’m not seeing it in my actual spaces ruins a look. same. and places? Th is month, Stylish Suburbanite, I’d like to I happen to believe beauty through design process ... continued on page D6 off er some practical help in the form of a single word: can shift things, from our soul’s perspective, and bring

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The Most Wonderful Embrace the Designs of the Season Time of the Year ... continued from page D4 By Andi Peterson Brown

t’s beginning to look a lot like the most Iwonderful time of the year. And if your home is still on the market, you might be contemplating pulling it for the winter. Hold that thought. Even though real estate activity tends to decline during November and December, the season can in fact be a great opportunity to showcase your home in its holiday best. Buyers who are out looking during the holidays are usually more serious about their search. To capture their hearts and secure a sale, here are some quick and easy tips for holiday staging. Keep it natural, keep it simple. While it might be tempting to display your cardboard cut-out Buddy the Elf or put your Clark Griswold skills to the test, it’s best to keep things simple and natural at your front door. Beautiful wreaths, poinsettias, and tasteful, classic twinkle lights will put buyers in the spirit and make a lasting first impression. Keep it natural, keep it neutral. It’s important for buyers to see themselves living in your home, and universals such I oft en marvel at the process of designing seasonal décor for our clients. What starts out as a chore to them, or as winter greenery, decorative candles, at the very least a “social obligation” becomes this window into childlike hope where at one moment in time, all pine cones, and glass jars of candy canes things are actually possible. and marshmallows all invoke the warmth What you design and bring matt ers and shift s things! Th e beauty you create in process with design in the pri- of the holidays and spread good cheer to vate spaces of your homes, and the public front porches for friends and neighbors in Lamorinda to drive by and be the widest pool of buyers. encouraged with, changes the atmosphere in our cities and towns as a whole. These tips, coupled with the fact Embrace the beauty, embrace the process and embrace the resonance. that Lamorinda has a very low housing supply, might just make the difference If you would like to join us for a free webinar on Design for the Holi- for that one buyer. And remember: it days, this completely free event is hosted online. I will be sharing tips and only takes one. encouragement for you and yours this season so our beloved Lamorinda can arise and shine brightly as a place of refuge, restoration and hope! You may register for free here: htt ps://annmcdonald.easywebinar.live/ holiday-design-free-event-registration.

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Digging Deep Growing Gratitude in the Garden ... continued from page D1 As annoying as they can be, I’m happy to co-exist with the pumpkins are a vegetable, not a fruit, genus Cucubi- the pumpkin, the smoother, creamier, and sweeter the wild things. You may want to collect a few of the beautiful ta, species pepo or maxima. Th ey are a type of winter fl esh inside. Make a pumpkin puree for dinner, or a turkey feathers as I do to add to your holiday bouquets. squash and the really weird, ugly ones are the most de- scrumptious pumpkin pie for Th anksgiving and you’ll Persimmon trees are bursting with orange tangy licious. Th e blue-green pumpkins you are growing or be hooked. fruit, ready for our holiday puddings. Fall is still show- have purchased are derived from New Zealand. Cook As we soon bid farewell to fall, let us all keep grat- ing off its brilliant robes of reds, yellows and gold, them as their golden-yellow fl esh boasts a sweet, mild itude in our hearts as we look for the fertile joys that yet there is a nip in the air reminding us that winter aromatic fl avor. Were you repelled by the warty pump- sprout with simplicity. Believe something wonderful is is a litt le over a month away. Pumpkins and gourds kins you saw in markets this year? Don’t be. Th ose ugly about to transpire. are still a seasonal favorite. Native to North America, growths are actually sugar secretions. Th e more warty Grow and glow in gratefulness.

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Cynthia Brian’s Mid-month Garden Reminders - PLANT Woodland Herbaceous Peonies, a separate species of herbaceous peony that thrive in the shade. Naturalizing in a deciduous woodland area with the early spring sun and summer shade, they will grow to one-and-a-half-feet tall and self-seed as a ground cover. Woodland peonies provide three-season appeal with delicate white fl owers in early spring, lush green foliage throughout the growing seasons, and dramatic indigo and scarlet seed pods in the fall. htt p://peony- senvy.com. - LOOKING for a preplanned garden selection? High Country Gardens off ers deer and drought resident plants that have color, texture, and curb appeal. www.highcountrygardens.com, - PRUNE those thorny creepers, bougainvillea, now to remove old fl owers. Cover with burlap if exposed in an area that gets frost. - COLLECT turkey feathers to add to bouquets to wreaths for Th anksgiving. - PICK persimmons. Fuyu persimmons can be eaten like apples but the hachiyas must be mushy ripe before eating. - PUREE warty pumpkins for the sweetest, smoothest, most delicious pumpkin dish you’ll ever taste. Obviously, don’t puree the skins! - CUT branches from liquid amber or Japanese maple trees to use indoors for a punch of end of fall color. - PLANT your spring bulbs now through January to enjoy a meadow of continuous fl owers next year. - PICK up pansies to plant for winter. 2017 has been named Th e Year of the Pansy. - ADD a cover crop to your garden to fi x the nitrogen and make green manure for spring. Austrian winter pea has delicious edible pee shoots. Other great mulching cover crops include clover, mustard and vetch. - DISCOVER a tree to climb with your kids. It’s that time of year! - CULTIVATE ornamental grasses for low-maintenance and drought tolerate plantings. Maiden hair grass, blonde ambi- tion grass, feather reed grass, and silky thread grass are a few of the lesser known but easily propagated species. - TRA IN rambling and vining plants on a trellis or tall support for a spectacular vertical garden wherever space is lacking. Pick a few branches fr om a liquid amber tree to enhance your interiors. - SOW wildfl ower seeds that will att ract pollina- tors, hummingbirds and benefi cial bugs. - PRUNE all perennials when fi nished blooming. Add the stems and spent fl owers to the compost pile. Lic.: #611120 Family owned in - FERTILIZE lawns. Moraga since 1987 - GIVE thanks every day Your friendly neighborhood for something. Keeping WINTER TIPS arborists Darren and Lew Edwards a gratitude journal along- side your garden guide is Cleaning and thinning your trees may reduce the potential storm hazards a great tool for remember- without compromising the shade. In some situations the risk of failure ing to be grateful. cannot be reduced without removal of branches. Remember that healthy structurally sound trees are generally wind fast even when mature. Th ank you, thank you for be- Storm damage is usually, but not always, related to structural problems ing my special gardening gang. that could have been addressed with proper structural training when the I am humbled to be your guide tree was young. Co dominant (two trunks with a narrow angle of on the side. Th ere is no such attachment) trunks account for many trees failures. The hazard of wind thing as a brown thumb, just Warty pumpkins have the sweetest and most delicious fl esh. damage is higher on the regrowth of trees that have been “topped”. one that hasn’t turned green yet! Advance Tree Service Your Authority on Trees. Happy gardening and happy growing! Happy Th anksgiving and Turkey Day! 925-376-6528 [email protected] www.advancetree.com Wed., Nov. 16, 2016 OUR HOMES Pag e: D11

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