Lamorinda Weekly Issue 11 Volume 10

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 • Vol. 10 Issue 11

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A long freight train hauled by an impressive mallet steam locomotive rounds a bend on the Los Arabis Creek garden railroad. Photo Victor Ryerson Trains Roar Through Lafayette’s Happy Valley By Victor Ryerson he Los Arabis Creek Railway Company is not of us would hope to be so fortunate. Attendees of the National Garden Railway Convention, your average railroad. Although its long freights The Los Arabis Creek is a garden railroad, the creation held this year in the Bay Area, were their guests as part of Tand flashy passenger trains wind along a creek and of train lover Bob Evans, and it runs in his backyard. With a tour of local garden railroads. On July 10 neighbors and through the trees of Lafayette’s Happy Valley, nobody is his wife Norma, he recently opened it to visitors from other members of the public were also invited to have a hollering, “Not in my backyard!” As a matter of fact, many all over the country, and to local friends and neighbors. look. Nobody left disappointed. ... continued on page A12

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Lamorinda Limelight: Larry Olson How Proposed Transportation A Lifetime of Service Continues By Cathy Dausman Sales Tax Will Impact Lamorinda By Nick Marnell arry Olson has worn so many hats in Lhis adult life it is a wonder you can he Board of Supervisors July 12 ap- portation of children, seniors and people see his face. The soft spoken Orinda man Tproved the expenditure plan of the Con- with disabilities. with a voice reminiscent of longtime Dis- tra Costa Transportation Authority, paving “It took a lot of compromise among ney narrator Rex Allen claims to be re- the way for a countywide one-half cent sales many, many groups and organizations to tired, although it would be more accurate tax measure to appear on the November bal- bring us to where we are today,” Board Chair to say he continues to work but no longer lot. The plan proposes funding for several Candace Andersen said. gets paid. high-profile projects in the Lamorinda area. In order for a jurisdiction to receive its Recently Olson flew his Piper J-3 Cub Since 1988 the dollars generated through share of the funds generated by the proposed to Lompoc for the West Coast Cub Fly-in. voter-approved sales tax measures C and J, sales tax, it must meet a long list of criteria, He also owns a Cessna 172; these aircraft and administered by the CCTA, have funded including the adoption of a development ap- are not just his hobby, but tools of his vol- a wide variety of major Contra Costa County proval process that supports transit, bicycle unteer trade. Olson has devoted 15 years’ transportation projects, notably the Calde- and pedestrian access. Each jurisdiction flight time to the United States Coast cott Tunnel’s Fourth Bore. The current Mea- must also demonstrate reasonable progress Guard Auxiliary. sure J half-cent sales tax, in effect through in providing housing opportunities for all “Initially search and rescue was our 2034, will generate approximately $2.5 bil- income levels, and must maintain growth main focus,” he says, along with an aids- lion. If the new half-cent sales tax measure is within clear urban limits. approved, it will bring in an additional $2.9 “You want the voters’ money, these are to-navigation inspection of the hundreds Larry Olson Photo Cathy Dausman of markers spread along the delta waters, living marine resources unit; searching for billion through 2047. the rules,” said Don Tatzin, Lafayette city but the focus now is on Department of whales on the move or entangled in fish- The expenditure plan provides for fund- council member and CCTA commissioner. A Homeland Security matters and drug in- ing gear, and noting the location of crab ing over five major areas, including transit, public oversight committee will make sure terdiction. and salmon vessels. major highway corridors, local streets and that the rules are followed. Olson and his crew also act as a ... continued on page A9 roads, the environment, and the safe trans- ... continued on page A8

Civic News A1-A12 Life in Lamorinda B1-B8 Sports C1-C4 Our Homes D1-D16 Orinda OKs biggest budget It’s peekaboo Former Advantages in its 32 years.– page A6 with Pikachu Lafayette to staging as Pokemon rower is now a home for Fire District A8 GO takes headed to sale. over. Rio. – page – page D1 Director Fred Weil decides – page B1. C1. not to run again. – page A8 Lafayette Police Blotter

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Public Meetings City Council Just Listed! • �� Monday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. �� Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. �� Planning Commission �� Monday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m. cV`VR: $5 5[ :CCVH1 QQ%` 8HQI Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. License #: 01866771 DanaGreenTeam.com | 925.339.1918 License # 01482454 Design Review Monday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Lafayette Website Offers Peek into Major Projects Arts & Science Discovery Center, By Cathy Tyson 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. selves,” Falk said. “Providing the Check online for agendas, meeting public with a reliable online re- notes and announcements source that provides transparent City of Lafayette: information about major develop- www.ci.lafayette.ca.us ment projects in Lafayette elimi- Phone: (925) 284-1968 nates a phone call and allows our Chamber of Commerce: planners to concentrate on other www.lafayettechamber.org tasks. It’s good for everybody involved.” All new commercial construction, new multifamily construction projects of 5,000 square feet or more, and all major subdivisions are criteria for projects to be included on the website, according to Lafayette Police Chris Juram, planning technician in Department Incident charge of the project that launched Summary Report on July 1. Current projects on the June 26 to July 9 site include Lennar Homes, Lenox Homes, Lucas Ranch Estates, Alarms 104 Residents can check the progress of Town Center III, located behind Panda Express. Photo Cathy Tyson Town Center III and Woodbury I. 911 Calls (incl. hang-ups) 6 ho doesn’t want to know fayette recently used a platform by from buyers, sellers, developers The Major Development Proj- Noise complaints 15 about major construction iCityWork Inc. to create the Major and local residents of Lafayette ects map is a new addition to the Traffic stops 115 W projects in Lafayette? Development Projects page on the properties, City Manager Steven city website, but there are also 40 Suspicious Circumstances 16 Seeking to answer questions city’s website. The page will pro- Falk says the planning department other maps that illustrate an array Suspicious Subjects 21 about projects that are sprouting vide an interactive portal showing is busier now, fielding inquiries and of helpful city aspects, from bus Suspicious Vehicles 26 up around town, the City of La- project locations, along with details processing applications, than it has routes, street sweeping, FEMA Abandoned Vehicle about what it will look like when been in decades. 900 block Moon Ct. flood maps, hiking trails and public complete, including height, lot size “Because the city runs a super 4000 block Marianne Dr. parking. Visit www.lovelafayette. and more. lean operation, we look for tools Camino Diablo/Stanley Blvd. Panhandling org and click on City Hall to get Moon Ct./Crescent Dr. 3500 block Mt. Diablo Blvd. Noting the level of interest that allow people to help them- started. Acalanes Rd./Mt. Diablo Blvd. Police/Fire/EMS response 900 block Acalanes Rd. Oak Hill Rd./Hwy 24 More Public Parking Coming Downtown Auto Recovery Reliez Valley/Silver Dell Rds. By Cathy Tyson 3500 block Marlene Dr. 500 block Michael Ln. ith very little drama, the city Battery 1100 block Via Media was able to purchase the Oak 3500 block Mt Diablo Blvd. Public Nuisance W Bridge Parking lot and an adjacent 1000 block Second St. Oak Hill/Deer Hill Rds. 3400 block Mt. Diablo Blvd. Valente Ct/Acalanes Rd. small parcel located at the corner of Burglary, Auto 3300 block Mt Diablo Blvd. Golden Gate Way and First Street, 900 block Risa Rd. Promiscuous Shooting with money that was already in the 3400 Monroe Ave. Golden Gate Way/Second St. city’s parking fund. Residents go- Burglary, Commercial 3500 block Silver Springs Rd. (2) ing to Plaza Way’s new popular 3300 block Mt Diablo Blvd. 1100 block Vacation Dr. businesses Sideboard and A Run- 70 block Lafayette Cir. Reckless Driving ner’s Mind, along with anyone else Burglary, Misc Deer Hill/Pleasant Hill Rds. searching for a spot, can use one of 1100 block Garden Ln. 3600 block Mt. Diablo Blvd. (2) the Oak Bridge 27 parking stalls in Burglary, Residential Pleasant Hill Rd./Stanley Blvd. the very near future. 10 block Arbor Way Old Tunnel Rd./Windsor Dr. The papers are signed and 4100 block Hidden Valley Rd. Upper Happy Valley Rd./Los Arabis escrow has been opened for the Dispute, Verbal 1000 block Carol Ln. $1,562,000 purchase from Chuck 1100 block Laural Dr. Moraga Rd./Nephi Ct. and Virginia Stuart who own the 700 block Silver Crest Ct. Shoplifting main lot, and the Wiley Family New parking is coming to downtown directly across from Hamlin Cleaners on Disturbance 3500 block Mt. Diablo Blvd. (3) Trust, which owns the small ad- Golden Gate Way. Photo Cathy Tyson 1100 block Laural Dr. Lafayette Library jacent parcel where the namesake Way. What hasn’t been firmed up is 800 block Carl Rd. Theft, Petty bridge is located. Because the city Chalk it up to good parking kar- whether meters will be installed, 3400 block School St. 3300 block Mt. Diablo Blvd. can only pay fair market value, ma for funding the new public lot. said planning and building director 1700 Springbrook Rd. 3400 block Black Hawk Rd. the sales price was determined by Meter revenue adds up over time, Niroop Srivatsa; installing meters 3500 E View Dr. 80 block Lafayette Cir. an appraisal, and that works out to along with enforcement revenue, is a way to encourage space turn- 3300 block Mt Diablo Blvd. 3200 block Quandt Rd. $57,851 per parking space. Both which can only be spent on park- over, not to mention discourage 30 block Silverwood Dr. 1000 block Almanor Ln. parcels combined are roughly half ing. There’s only one minor special BART parkers. The city has not DUI 3600 block Mt. Diablo Blvd. an acre, and the entrance is directly request from the Stuarts: to lease yet taken possession of the lot, but Oak Hill Rd./Hwy 24 3300 block Hermosa Way across from Hamlin cleaners. This eight parking spaces to adjacent when it does, a number of items Fireworks Happy Valley/Deer Hill Rds. lot will add to existing evening and businesses until their lease expires will need to be decided: the hours 800 block Mt. View Dr. 3700 block Happy Valley Rd. weekend public parking next to to in 2018, at the rate of $60 per space of operation, fencing, meters and El Curtola/Kinney Dr.WCR 60 block Lafayette Cir. the Park Theater on Golden Gate per month with annual increases. more. Sunset Loop/Meek Pl. 3300 block Camino Diablo Bickerstaff St./Dewing Ave. 1200 Rose Ln. 3500 block Silver Springs Rd. 3600 block Lincoln Way Highland Rd./Sundale Rd. 1100 block Upper Happy Valley Rd. St Marys Rd./Rohrer Dr. Theft, Grand Mosswood Dr./Village Center Reported to police 10 block Blackthorn Rd. Theft, ID FINALLY... Home care St Mary’s Rd./Lucille Ln. 3600 block Brook St. 3200 block Camino Diablo 300 block Castello Rd. professionals that truly care! 1200 block Quandt Rd. 3300 block Carlisle Ter. 900 Moon Ct. 10 block Songbird Ct. We offer a level of care that exceeds industry standards. Burton Valley Elementary 4200 block El Nido Ranch Rd. Fraud Theft, Vehicle • Care Indeed is owned 900 block Dewing Ave. 3700 block Sundale Rd. and managed by nurses, Harassment 600 block Michael Ln. experts in senior care, with extensive caregiving Threats Oak Hill Rd/Mt. Diablo Blvd. experience. 700 block Silver Crest Ct. Health & Safety violation • Our Caregivers, all bonded 1000 block Carol Ln. Trespass and insured, undergo Hit & Run 20 block Toledo Ct. stringent hiring process (925) 317-3080• (925) 402-4411 3300 block Mt. 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Write 1-2 articles per week covering subjects such as decisions made at City Council or Planning Commission meetings, community events, citizen profiles, police activities, or other interesting news items. Required Qualifications: Excellent writing and communication skills. Ethical and professional. Live or work in the Lamorinda area and have the ability to write balanced, researched, well-structured articles. Prior newsroom experience helpful, but not required. Compensation: Compensation is made on a per meeting/article basis. Contact: Lamorinda Weekly, PO Box 6133, 30 Moraga, CA 94570, (925) 377-0977,

[email protected] Independent, locally owned and operated! Attn: Wendy Scheck Senior Symposium ‘Aging SOLD! SOLD! by Design’ Set for Aug. 6 By Cathy Tyson ow in its eighth year, the se- on laughter yoga and hearing loss Nnior symposium, “Aging by issues. Design,” is back with valuable The free event will be held from information for seniors in Lamor- 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 6 inda. at Lafayette Elementary School, Sponsored by the Lafayette 950 Moraga Road. Organizers ask Community Foundation, the event that people register for the free will feature special guest speak- event. Register via the Lafayette ers, include Dr. Sandra Karpenko, Community Foundation website at director of palliative care at John www.lafayettecf.org or by phone Muir Hospital, who will discuss at (925) 284-8214. Those who do “Love, Death and All That Mat- have a chance to win a $100 gift ters.” Other presenters will focus certificate at Diablo Foods. 1 North Lane, Orinda 42 Fieldbrook Place, Moraga Lafayette Seeking City SOLD! $930,000 SOLD! $1,090,000 Council Candidates By Cathy Tyson ant to serve Lafayette resi- vice mayor Mike Anderson and Wdents and are available on Traci Reilly. Reilly has already the second and fourth Monday said she will complete her term, but nights of the month? The City of won’t run again. Lafayette has announced that nom- According to city clerk Joanne ination papers for three seats on the Robbins, in case one or more of city council will be available at the the incumbents don’t file nomina- city offices, 3675 Mount Diablo tion papers by Friday, Aug. 12, the Blvd., suite 210, from now until filing period will be extended to the filing cutoff of 5 p.m. on Friday, Wednesday, Aug, 17 for individu- Aug. 12. als who are not currently city coun- Three of the five members’ cil members. Contact Robbins for terms will expire in November of more information on the position at this year: Mayor Mark Mitchell, (925) 284-1968. Citizens’ Oversight Committee The Lafayette School District is currently seeking applicants to serve on the Measure C Bond Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Applications are available on the District website at www.lafsd.k12.ca.us or email Sharon Carman at [email protected] for information. Applica- tions are due by Sept. 9, 2016. Consider Alternative Opportunity Knocks in Moraga Transportation to LSC Meet 101 Oxford Drive, Moraga By Peggy Spear Situated on a tree-lined street in the heart of Camino Pablo sits a true gem with great AY he fifth annual Lafayette Swim ranged several alternatives for ND Conference Championship families to alleviate parking issues bones that could easily be turned into your SU T EN Meet will be hosted at Acalanes on nearby streets. dream home. Located on a wonderful OP High School on July 30 and 31. It is encouraging attendees to .20+/-acre corner lot this well-loved classic This popular event is the culmina- use UBER, ride bikes or carpool. traditional 2,195+/-sq. ft. ranch style home tion of the 2016 swim season for As an additional measure, the LSC enjoys a fluid floor plan and great spaces. many local children, ranging in age has secured a private shuttle ser- It is conveniently located across the street from Camino Pablo Elementary and down from 4 to 18. vice to transport swimmers from the street from Joaquin Moraga However, parking won’t be as the Lafayette BART parking lot to Intermediate as well as Moraga Ranch pretty as some of the swims be- Acalanes High School. pool. 101OxfordDrive.com cause of the construction caused by Organizers are also urging at- solar installations in the Acalanes tendees to be courteous and re- Offered at $1,050,000 High School parking lot. The La- spectful of the surrounding homes fayette Swim Conference has ar- and neighbors. Saranap Beauty Local Sales Tax Update 1015 El Curtola Blvd., Walnut Creek After more discussion about sales tax language, and with the county ICE Feeds to top rated Lafayette Schools! deadline to place a measure on the November ballot looming, a final PR Custom 2-story Saranap beauty tucked decision is expected at the July 25 city council meeting. It’s expected EW T N back off a long private driveway. to be unanimously approved to place the measure on the ballot and EA R This stunning 4BD/4.5BA, 4,336+/- sf give voters a chance to decide if they approve of a general 1 percent G sales tax measure for 29 years that would provide $3 million annually, home enjoys large sunlit open living with citizens’ oversight. All of the funds would be spent in Lafayette spaces including a finished basement with priority for protecting open space, reducing downtown conges- with separate entrance, kitchenette & full tion, enhancing police protection, increasing downtown parking, bathroom. Wonderful .26+/- ac offers a acquiring land for downtown parks and other public uses, and revital- large front porch and delightful outdoor izing the historic Park Theater. entertaining areas. 1015ElCurtola.com Share your thoughts, insights and Offered at $1,575,000 opinions with your community. Lisa Brydon 925.285.8336 | Kristi Ives 925.788.8345 www.BrydonIvesTeam.com Send a letter to the editor: CalBRE#: 01408025 [email protected] CalBRE#: 01367466 [email protected] Moraga Police Blotter

Page: A4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Town Hopes to Start Culvert Repair by mid-August By Sophie Braccini epair of the Moraga sinkhole a Joint Stewardship and Oversight had been designated as urgently reported that CalTrans had not com- Rwill depend on the California Agreement with the FHWA to man- needing repairs. The plan lists $8.9 pleted the necessary approvals and Department of Transportation’s age federal aid. Its initial decision million of high priority work and had not given his department an ap- speedy approval of the town’s had been to deny the town’s appli- a total of $26 million of unfunded proval date. plans and permits of the repair of cation, but the appeal was granted delayed maintenance. (See the The Director had prepared a Moraga the Laguna Creek culvert. on July 1. August 25, 2015 article: www. contingency plan if permits could Public Meetings The approval process lead- During the council meeting, lamorindaweekly.com/archive/ not be secured on time and the con- ing to the repair of the sinkhole vice mayor Dave Trotter noted that issue0913/Creek-Culverts-The- tractor will plug the holes and fill City Council at the crossing the Rheem Boule- Mayor Mike Metcalf used the rela- Weakest-Links-of-the-Moraga- the gaps or the existing damaged Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. vard and Moraga Road is moving tionship he had formed working on Storm-Drain-System.html.) metal culvert. Kwan confirmed that Council Chambers and Community forward satisfactorily, according transportation issues for the town Kwan’s objective is still to fin- temporary repairs should withstand Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. to Moraga Public Works Director with Randi Iwazaki, executive di- ish the replacement of the culvert this rainy season and that the rest Planning Commission Edric Kwan. rector of the Contra Costa Trans- that channels Laguna Creek before of the work, replacing the pipe and Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. The culvert could be replaced portation Authority, to help formu- Oct. 15, the date that traditionally repairing the road will be done next Council Chambers and Community Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. by mid-October, but the road repair late the town’s appeal. marks the beginning of the rainy year. Kwan continues to explore all is likely to be delayed until 2017. Kwan said that one added ele- season. He believes this is criti- possible options in case approvals Design Review Kwan confirmed at the July 13 ment to winning the appeal had cal to avoid more damage, includ- are received in the next days. Monday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m. town council meeting that the total been convincing the agency that ing potential upstream flooding Senior engineer Laurie Suc- Monday, July 25, 7 p.m. canceled Council Chambers and Community $545,000 the town spent when the the town was serious about finding and more property damage. Kwan gang added that the utilities of the Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. emergency occurred last March funding to tackle the larger issue of estimates the replacement of the different agencies that are located Check online for agendas, meeting would be completely reimbursed the storm drain system. pipe to take 30 to 35 working days, in the hole are being protected in notes and announcements by the Federal Highway Adminis- “They are now convinced that meaning that the work should start place during construction. The East Town of Moraga: tration. The second phase or per- we are on the right track to get a mid- to late-August. Bay Municipal Utilities District www.moraga.ca.us manent restoration of the sinkhole funding source to get the storm Before work starts the repair will repair its own pipe as the town Phone: (925) 888-7022 will require the town to upfront the drain system fixed and not have a contract has to be awarded to a con- repairs the culvert. Pacific Gas & Chamber of Commerce: cost and contribute 11.47 percent similar problem happen again,” tractor, following a bid process of Electric has diverted the broken www.moragachamber.org of the final expense. The director Kwan said. three weeks, in order to follow the gas line from the hole; it will also Moraga Citizens’ Network: added that some expenses, such as For information, the storm proper protocol. Kwan therefore tie in the line after the town repairs www.moragacitizensnetwork.org attorney’s fees, might not qualify drain master plan that was received said at the July 13 meeting that all the culvert. Other utilities such as for reimbursement. by the council last year had identi- the required reviews and approvals Central San will let the town repair The process is managed by Cal- fied culverts as the weakest links of from Caltrans would need to be se- its utilities and will inspect the fin- Moraga trans. The local agency has signed the system; the culvert that failed cured by July 25. On July 25 Kwan ished work. Police Town Council Endorses All-access Park at Commons Report By Sophie Braccini D.U.I. 7/10/16: A 39-year-old he Moraga Council unani- male got out of his car at the Tmously endorsed the univer- Safeway parking lot around 7:30 sal design playground benefitting p.m. and displayed what the all children of all abilities that the police report calls, “objective Rotary has offered to donate to the symptoms of intoxication.” After town. finding several open bottles of The council also threw its alcohol in the car, the subject weight behind locating the new performed and flunked a series of amenities in the center of town at field sobriety tests. The fellow and the Commons Park, to maximize his dog were transported to the access, energy and visibility, rath- Moraga Police Department, after er than at Rancho Laguna Park. It signing a Promise to Appear they offered to possibly fund any extra were released to a sober family grading cost that would be needed member. He had a blood alcohol to locate the structure at the Com- mons Park. The Moraga Rotary Image provided content of .31, almost four times without specifying the location, will soon unveil its fundraising Clarification: In a story in our last issue, “Moraga Rotary Plans All the legal limit. then he added, “If the Rotary campaign. Abilities Playgrounds,” the Lamorinda Weekly mischaracterized the comes with a quarter million dol- Another D.U.I. 7/9/16: A Several residents spoke at the comments of Barry Behr. He said he is in favor of the park, and did not lars, then the town would come 22-year-old was speeding down meeting in favor of locating the want to see it in a location that excluded some children from playing up with the $100,000 from Palos Larch Avenue with multiple open park at the Commons. Their main with other children at the playground, no matter the location. money, a perfect use of it.” bottles of alcohol around 7 p.m. focus was inclusion. “It’s about ... continued on page A8 He was arrested for DUI after field doing it the right way; it’s about sobriety tests. special need kids not feeling special,” said resident Barry Behr, de- Yet another D.U.I. 7/08/16: A tailing his conversation with Wal- Volkswagen was pulled over for nut Creek officials who chose the speeding on Larch Avenue and the most central location in their city 47-year-old driver was arrested to include universal design play Coming Soon in Moraga! and taken to the Martinez jail. His structures where kids already go to wife and child were also in the play. car and they were picked up by Parks and Recreation Com- a sober family member. All three mission Chair Jeanette Fritzky, D.U.I. incidents were recorded by speaking as a resident, added that officer number 173, working to the Commons Park was the area serve and protect Moragans. where most of the town’s energy was and that locating the new Identity theft 7/08/16: A Country all-abilities structure there would Club Drive resident was contacted demonstrate a degree of accep- by his credit monitoring service tance that the rest of society has that advised him that his identity not reached yet. Such a universal was used to open a Capital One design park would be the first of its credit card in another state. The kind in Lamorinda. would-be victim believes his Kevin Reneau, the president personal information was stolen of the Moraga Rotary, explained due to a security breach at his after the meeting how the project employer. originally was set to be located at the Rancho Laguna Park. “We first Car versus building 7/08/16: visited the Commons with Jay In- A driver lost control of his or her gram (Moraga’s Parks and Recre- car and somehow damaged a ation director) several months ago, Campolindo High School building. then Rancho Laguna Park,” he re- 65 Miramonte Drive, Moraga No one was hurt. “The building calls. “In that park there is already • 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms ﬁlled with an abundance of natural light. received slight damage. The vehicle a flat pad ready to receive a new • Inviting living room with ﬁreplace sustained moderate damage,” says structure. It seemed to be the most • Spacious and secluded backyard provides a wonderful entertaining space the succinct police report. cost effective option.” It is likely that fitting the all- • Covered parking with additional storage Car break in 7/05/16: A window access structure at the Commons • Laundry inside the unit was smashed on an older will require extra work. At the Volkswagen Vanagon parked in • Community swimming pool and clubhouse meeting Ingram showed a draw- a carport on Miramonte Drive; a • Access to top rated Moraga schools ing that sketched where the new bag with electronic hand tools was structure could be placed and ex- • Close to public transportation and BART stolen. plained that grading would be re- Offered at $539,000 | Call us for more details! Other crimes occurring in quired, paths moved, and that the additional expense could be in the Moraga from July 5 -12: Bernie & Ryerson Team Found property – St. Mary’s $100,000 range. Road, and an abandoned cloth Reneau said the Rotary need- 925.200.2222 or 925.878.9685 backpack on Harold Drive. ed certainty regarding the town’s [email protected] False alarm – Blaine Court, support to start their fundraising [email protected] Moraga Way, Rimer Drive, campaign. He added that a more License #: 00686144 | 01418309 Larch Avenue, Sullivan Drive, central location was even better Campolindo Drive, Camino Pablo for the project, as long as the extra Misplaced or stolen tech cost could be covered. equipment – Saint Mary’s College That’s when the council stepped up to the plate. Council Identity theft – Louise Court License # 01866771 Missing person – Calle la Montana member Phil Arth said that the town could endorse the project Wednesday, July 27, 2016 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A5 Thank you for your donations, we reached the fireworks goal!

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Planning Commission Stalemate Stalls Moraga Center Homes By Sophie Braccini the planning commission had ap- wider setback; Kovac agreed that proved the CDP and that it was scenic corridor rules should apply opponents that had appealed this to this development. approval to the council. In the Planning commission chair meantime, new members were Chair Steve Woehleke summa- appointed to the planning com- rized the position of those sup- mission, tilting the balance and porting the approval, saying that adding commissioners willing to the commission was not a policy see if the project complied entire- making body, and that since the ly with the municipal code. town council had approved the Korpus made a 30-minute CDP, with conditions, the task of presentation where she explained the commission was to make sure that in her opinion the commis- these conditions had been met, sion should examine as this phase and if so approve the GDP. He, the development standards as Marnane and Kuckuk said they required by the code. “The GDP felt the developer had complied stage is when the rubber meets with the council’s conditions. It the road,” she said. was noted in the staff report that Korpus added that the num- this CDP had been approved with ber of units, 36, was in her opin- more details than is usually re- Map of the Moraga Center Homes. Image provided ion inappropriate on the lot, “yet quired because of the nature of eveloper City Ventures met tives from commissioners, the tions. it was clearly decided by town the project at the center of town. Da hurdle on its way to build- board was not able to reach a de- Charity Wagner of City Ven- council (and) we are stuck with Phil Kerr, CEO of City Ven- ing 36 condominiums along Mor- cision. One group, made of chair tures presented a project now in that,” she said. tures, said that his company did aga Way — the Moraga Planning Steve Woehleke, commissioners its 13th public meeting. The new She listed several aspects that not like to go the legal way but Commission failed to approve its Christine Kuckuk and Tom Mar- plan for the three-acre lot located in her opinion were not compli- “the town has a legal obligation general conceptual plan (GDP) nane, contended that their role between Moraga Way and Coun- ant with the Moraga municipal to act at this time to approve or and tentative map. was to make sure that the plan try Club Drive, next to the fire code. “We can meet our obliga- deny (our project’s) general de- The highly controversial proj- presented was compliant with the station, now includes a setback of tion to the developer and still pro- velopment plan as it conforms ect that had led a group of resi- Conceptual Design Plan that was at least 15 feet from Moraga Way, tect the town and the guidelines,” with the conceptual development dents to file an opposing referen- approved with conditions by the increases some of the setbacks she said and proposed a new plan plan.” dum has not been sent back to the council last year; the other group buildings from Country Club with much smaller units. He said City Ventures would drawing board. City Ventures ap- made of commissioners Kymber- Drive, splits Building A into two D’Arcy noted that this devel- appeal the commission’s deci- pealed the commission’s action, leigh Korpus, Ferenc Kovac and smaller buildings to reduce the opment at the edge of the Moraga sion. On July 20 Mayor Mike or lack thereof, and the issue will Suzanne D’Arcy explained that massing, and reduces the height Center specific plan does not inte- Metcalf requested to “call up” now go in front of the town coun- the CDP required more analyzing of units in Buildings C and D grate with the neighborhood and the planning commission’s deci- cil. of the conceptual text to see if it from three stories to two stories. agreed that massive units along sion on this project to the town With two different perspec- complied with the town’s regula- It can be noted that in 2014 the scenic corridor needed a council.

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The miscalculation Contra Costa Transportation Au- City Hall, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda capital improvement plan (CIP) increases to 88 percent if draining occurred because of a mistake in thority will put another sales tax Check online for agendas, meeting accounts for almost $16 million of projects are included. the mileage included by Caltrans. measure on the November ballot, notes and announcements the $18,241,511 expenditures and While the city benefited from Orinda has opted to repay the which has been supported by Orin- City of Orinda: includes two new projects: stabi- over $1 million in grants, it also amount over two years, which will da. If it passes, the city stands to www.cityoforinda.org lization of the city hall parking lot received the unwelcome news that, reduce the city’s return to $228,000 garner about $1 million per year for Phone (925) 253-4200 and the Camino Sobrante path at owing to an error in calculation, it for the next two years, after which the next 17 years. Chamber of Commerce: www.orindachamber.org The Orinda Association: Orinda’s New Library Manager is One for the Books www.orindaassociation.org By Sora O’Doherty loves helping people connect. She person resists, staff can call upon loves working with the public and the police for assistance. meeting so many people. She has Campagna praised former li- Orinda Police always been interested in educa- brarian Beth Grisham, and said Department Incident tion and believes that education that, for now, she wants to keep Summary Report and libraries go hand-in-hand. the library on the same steady June 26 to July 9 At Orinda she manages a staff course that Grisham set. But she Alarms 81 of seven librarians, library assis- looks forward to being creative, Noise complaints 9 tants and clerks. They are assisted developing innovative ideas and 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 11 by volunteers, who operate under helping with programming big Traffic stops 37 a volunteer coordinator. She was picture fun things and library out- Suspicious Circumstances 5 attracted to the job in Orinda be- reach. She wants to connect with Suspicious Subjects 16 cause it is just the one branch, un- the community and with Orinda Suspicious Vehicles 8 Barking Dog like Walnut Creek’s two branches, schools. 80 block La Espiral which she believes will enable her In the 21st century, Cam- 100 block Canon Dr. to be more involved in the day-to- pagna believes that libraries have Battery day operation of the library. She changed dramatically. Libraries 40 block Lucille Way expects her time to be divided advocate for literacy, help people Burglary about 50/50 between adminis- understand new technology, pro- Reported to police Burglary, Auto trative duties and more creative, vide a gathering space for people Hwy 24/St. Stephens consumer-oriented activities. to meet and exchange ideas. In Burglary, Residential Libraries are open to all the addition, there are so many new 10 block Sol Brea Way public; they serve everyone. The online resources that can help if 200 block Overhill Rd. library is a safe place, and, as a re- someone wants to learn to drive, Disturbance sult, libraries see lots of individu- learn a foreign language, stream 10 block Owl Hill Ct. als who are homeless. Some even movies, read electronic books or Chevron Safeway have mental health issues. Cam- listen to audiobooks. There are re- Sierra Campagna, the new Orinda Community Library Manager, says she pagna served on the Mental sources for students to do research Dispute feels at home with books. Photo Sora O’Doherty 70 block El Gavilan Health Task Team, and focuses on and the librarians are there to help 40 block Diablo View Dr. inton Weeks once wrote that, ies, and a library at a law firm. training library staff to recognize students learn how to navigate the 10 block Camino Sobrante L“In the nonstop tsunami of People don’t realize, she noted, and handle mental health issues. maze of too much information, 10 block Lost Valley Dr. global information, librarians how many libraries exist beyond The library has a patron conduct and think critically about what 40 block Lucille Way policy, and it is very clear what they read to identify good infor- Fireworks provide us with floaties and teach the public library. Most big com- El Toyonal/Alta Vista us to swim.” Orinda’s new Senior panies tend to have libraries, she types of behavior are not accept- mation versus bad information. 20 block White Oak Dr Community Library Manager Si- said. able. Library staff can ask a pa- The library even provides passes Loma Vista Dr./La Bolsita Way erra Campagna hopes that is true. Campagna likes that there is tron violating the policy to leave, to a variety of museums. Orinda Senior Village Before arriving in Orinda, so much variety and lots of tech and the person may be suspended ... continued on next page 40 block Tarry Ln. Campagna followed the yellow in today’s librarian’s work. She from the library for a day. If the Acacia Dr/Hacienda Cir. brick road of vocations, until she 70 block Diablo View Dr. Miramonte High School clicked her heels and whispered, Harran Cir./East Altarinda Dr. There’s no place like home. Her La Encinal/El Toyonal career took her through vari- 20 block Camino del Monte ous multimedia companies; she Harassment worked on editing TV commer- Gen. Eng. Lic #971074 300 block Tahos Rd. cials and film. She worked as an 100 block Ardith Dr. audio engineer for Grace Cathe- Hit & Run 200 block Moraga Way dral, for video stores, cafes and 90 block Underhill Rd . did retail. But when it came time Health & Safety possession for a job change, she asked her- Safeway self, “Where have I been happi- ID Theft est?” And the answer was, at the reported to police library. 70 block Charles Hill Rd. As a child Campagna happily 20 block Ramona Dr. 100 block Camino Pablo wiled away her afternoons at the Illegal Entry San Anselmo branch library. She 700 block Ironbark Ct. likes hanging out with like-mind- Police/Fire/ EMS ed people, and librarians are just 10 block Rheem Blvd. her type: witty, smart, kind and 20 block Irwin Way talented. So she got a degree in li- Promiscuous Shooting brary science and started working Dos Osos/Alta Vista Lost Valley Dr./Valley View in libraries — and she loves it. Reckless Driving Campagna lives in Berkeley Overhill Rd./Glorietta Blvd. with her two children, a daughter, Oakridge Ln./Tahos Rd. 12, and a son, 14, and two cats Camino Pablo/Moraga Way she describes as “obnoxious and Bear Creek Rd./Camino Pablo somewhat neurotic.” She recently Moraga Way/Glorietta Blvd. moved from the Walnut Creek Li- Theft, Petty La Cuesta/Kite Hill Rds. brary to the Orinda Library, where Complete Sewer Specialist 10 block Spring Rd. she is the new Senior Community 700 block Ironbark Ct. Library Manager. She has been in 60 block Moraga Way the Contra Costa Library system Locally Owned & Operated 38 Years of Experience Theft, Grand for four years. 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Please reply to: email: [email protected] Phone: 925 - 377 - 0977 • Fax: 800 - 690 - 8136 date signature Page: A8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Station 43 Firefighters Take First Steps To New Home By Nick Marnell ripping through the roof, breach- ing the walls, crawling through the windows, all of the challenges we Fire Districts can run into on our jobs,” Capt. Public Meetings Matt Nichols said. After a few days of the training exercises, demoli- Moraga-Orinda Fire tion of the fire station will begin. District Board of Directors Nichols said that the flagpole Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. structure and the classic station 43 Go to website for meeting location signage will be transferred to the For meeting times and agendas, Photo at left is station 43’s old home from 1952 - 2016 . The rendering at right shows the new station. Image provided new station, expected to be com- he rebuild of Moraga-Orinda nearby in the St. Stephen’s Epis- Before the building can be visit www.mofd.org pleted in September 2017. TFire District fire station 43 copal Church parking lot. A flyer razed, the asbestos must be com- “We are still on schedule to takes its first evident step Aug. 8 announcing the move was mailed pletely removed from the struc- meet that target date,” said Fire when the district shuts down the in July to more than 1,200 parcels ture. Once that project is finished, Board of Directors Chief Stephen Healy. ConFire Via Las Cruces station and moves that reside in the station 43 first-due the district will use station 43 as a Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1:30 p.m. the crew into temporary quarters area of north Orinda. training facility. “We will practice Board Chamber room 107, Administration Building, 651 Pine St., Martinez Weil Will Not Run for Reelection in November For meeting times and agendas, By Nick Marnell visit adequate response to the sinkhole http://alturl.com/5p9pu. that disrupted Moraga in March. Weil blamed Contra Costa County Emergency response information leadership for the collapse of fire and training: station 46, a joint venture with the Lamorinda Community Contra Costa County Fire Protec- Emergency Response Team tion District that was estimated to (CERT) save the district $1 million a year www.lamorindacert.org. in operating costs. Even so, Super- visor Candace Andersen praised Weil’s “commitment to MOFD and strong desire to keep the citizens of Moraga and Orinda safe.” “Fred will be a tough act to fol- HARDWOODS low,” said long-time fellow board member John Wyro. CARPETS Weil does have his detractors. A grassroots group faulted Weil for RUGS his part in the improper calculation of Fire Chief Peter Nowicki’s LINOLEUM Longtime MOFD director Fred Weil, second from left, has been an advocate for fairness. Photo Nick Marnell pension in 2009, costing the dis- TILE oraga-Orinda Fire District board since 2003 and has long trict retirement costs, Weil warned trict millions of dollars over the Mdirector Fred Weil stunned advocated for excellence in the that properly running the district chief’s retirement period, and in AMINATE the audience at the July 20 district MOFD service model and for fair- came first. 2015 demanded Weil’s ouster from L board meeting when he announced ness in dealings with district resi- “He did a solid job helping our the board. “As long as he remains that he will not seek reelection to dents and its employees. He pushed district through good times and bad a member of the MOFD board, his Division 2 seat in November. for a competitive wage for the fire- times, and he always treated us his judgment will be questioned,” “It is important that a board fighters and he balked at any men- fairly,” said firefighters’ union rep- said Steve Cohn, group spokes- FAMILY -OWNED member be fully committed to a tion of service cutbacks, even once resentative Mark DeWeese. man. Cohn declined to comment EARS four-year term without distrac- lecturing the board that it was more Weil often criticizes what he on Weil’s announcement. 30 Y ! tion, and I am not in a position to focused on saving money than on perceives to be sloppy perfor- “I have enjoyed this immense- do that,” said Weil, citing personal providing long-term service. As re- mance, including that of other ly,” Weil said. “Whoever my suc- reasons for his decision. cently as June, as the board listened public agencies. He lashed out at cessor will be, I hope will enjoy the Weil has served on the district to a presentation on prefunding dis- PG&E for what he termed an in- opportunities as much as I have.”

Share your thoughts, insights Lamorinda and opinions with Transportation Sales Tax your community. ... continued from page A1 Send a letter to the editor: letters@lamorinda Officials of the Lamorinda sioner. BART, however, will not route,” Tatzin said. A bicycle trail communities outlined what the receive proceeds from the sales tax along the East Bay Municipal Util- weekly.com money from this proposed tax mea- measure until it meets contingen- ity District aqueduct is also on the sure will provide for their jurisdic- cies, which include spending on its docket. tions. own infrastructure and funding by Not only did all of the 19 Moraga Alameda and San Francisco coun- county jurisdictions support the All Airports Benefitsto Moraga residents in- ties. Money will also go toward expenditure plan, every member clude more than $400,000 for local the design of direct access to east- of each of the governing bodies TAXI BLEU Served 24/7 street and road maintenance over bound Highway 24, the city’s bicy- voted yes. Orinda endorsed the the life of the proposed measure, cle and pedestrian master plan, and plan in May, Moraga and Lafayette Dispatch: according to Ellen Clark, town the maintenance of Orinda roads. in June. Having been approved by 925-849-2222 planning director. The plan will Worth said that the plan will ad- the Board of Supervisors, the plan Direct: also provide funding for pedestrian dress increased demand for senior returns to the CCTA board for ap- 925-286-0064 and bicycle projects throughout services, as seniors wish to be able proval, then back to the supervi- town, for enhanced transit service to age in place in Lamorinda. sors for adoption of an ordinance www.mytaxibleu.com and for the Lamorinda School Bus Lafayette allowing the sales tax measure to [email protected] program, which eliminates 3,000 Tatzin also led off with BART, be placed on the November ballot, automobile trips every school day. noting that Lafayette residents are where it must garner two-thirds of “Major streets projects like the big users of the system, with mon- the vote for passage. new roundabouts planned along St. ey from the proposed tax allocated “We have taken into consider- Mary’s Road could also be funded to increased capacity and ridership. ation the needs of various interests, with the measure,” Clark said. Also planned is improvement of and we think this is going to be Cabinet Modifications & Repairs Orinda traffic and pedestrian flow and -bi saleable to the public,” said Super- “BART is a huge piece, because cycle access in the downtown. visor Federal Glover, also a CCTA Building cabinetry for over 25 years: residents want access to BART,” “We want to make the portion commissioner. • Large TVs/ Refrigerators and appliances said Amy Worth, Orinda city coun- of Mt. Diablo Boulevard west to • Recycle Bins and shelf pullouts cil member and CCTA commis- Acalanes Road a more attractive • Cabinet water damage and repairs Moraga www.TheCabinetMd.com All-access Park at Commons 925.827.1093 Licensed Cabinet & Millwork Contractor #598395 ... continued from page A4 He was referring to fees the city for the project, said that he had will collect from the Palos Colora- never had a discussion about the dos development. Commons Park and assured that Mayor Mike Metcalf agreed the company’s equipment was ver- that using part of the developer’s satile and could fit into an existing fee from the Palos Colorados proj- space or multiple spaces to create ect, already about $2 million, to an inclusive design. Ross will work help fund this project would be ap- with staff to look at the best pos- propriate. All other council mem- sibilities at the Commons. bers rallied around the idea, sup- Ingram is working on a mas- porting the concept and its possible ter plan for the Moraga Commons location at the Commons Park. Park that will include public par- They asked Ingram to come back ticipation in the fall, and his plan at their next meeting, on Aug. 24 was that the first concepts would with a feasibility study and a more emerge in November. The council refined cost. The members want to still required an August presenta- also keep the Rancho Laguna park tion for that play structure because option open for now. they do not want to delay decisions Jon Bawden of Ross Recreation for the Rotary. Equipment, the company chosen Terri�c Value in Moraga!

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The program currently provides 60 hours of service each week to residents in need in Moraga, Dear Editor, and the Lamorinda communityKaaren as Brickmana whole. This Kaaren Brickman service is especially appreciated925.351.5049 by folks in their This is in response to last issue’s Letter to the 80s and 90s who no can longer drive and are thus 925.351.5049 www.maddendoor.com Editor about Womenpriests. It is my hope that somewhat house-bound. [email protected] [email protected] CalBRE: 01932119 providing some information may soothe the writer’s For each of the past several years, the Town of CalBRE: 01932119 feelings of being offended. Moraga has contributed $9,000 to help fund the Spirit Lic# 611614 There are many different Catholic churches, Van Program. The Town Council was unable to do each living their particular beliefs and traditions so this year in adopting our 2016-2017 budget, due in an effort to “follow Jesus.” Examples include: largely to the very significant increased emergency Roman Catholic, Eastern, Orthodox, and Anglican costs the town is incurring to address the sinkhole Communion. In the U.S., additional Catholic situation on Rheem Boulevard. While the council churches include: Old Roman, Celtic, Independent intends to revisit this request for funding at the mid- and Gnostic. year budget revise next January, in the meantime the Roman Catholic Womenpriests (RCWP) beliefs need for community support for the Spirit Van is real include that Jesus lives within each of us, and each and immediate. is called to use their gifts. The RCWP states their A very generous anonymous Moraga donor has mission: “To spiritually prepare and support women agreed to match all contributions from the Moraga Serving Lamorinda since 1977! and men from all states of life, who are theologically community, up to $4,500, as part of a campaign to qualified, who are committed to an inclusive model raise at least $9,000 from private donations to help of Church, and who are called by the Spirit and their defray a small portion of the Spirit Van Program’s Residential Garage Doors communities to minister within the Roman Catholic additional annual costs. This is a worthy effort, for Sales, Installation and Service Church” (RCC). which I ask your support. Within the RCC, several theologies are expressed Moraga is a great community in which to live, raise “The properly designed garage door can ADD value and such as Redemptive, Liberation, and Creation. The a family and age gracefully at home – and Moragans traditional RCC focuses on redemptive theology, have always answered the call when the cause is right. visual harmony to your home!” whereas Roman Catholic womenpriests focus on So please support this important community service. both, redemptive and creation, the latter encouraging If you would like to help the Spirit Van Program, inclusivity. please make your tax-deductible check out to the The first women priests were ordained on the “City of Lafayette,” and write: “Lamorinda Spirit/ Danube River in Europe by two Roman Catholic Moraga” on the memo line. Checks should be mailed bishops who acted in full apostolic succession. As to: Lamorinda Spirit, Lafayette Senior Services, 500 a result, ordained women are valid in celebrating St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette, CA 94549. the Eucharist, although not approved by the Roman Curia. There are more than 100 womenpriests Dave Trotter serving throughout our country, with several RCWP Vice Mayor, Town of Moraga communities ministering in the Bay Area. Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the express views of the writer and not necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. All published letters will include the writer’s name and city/town of residence -- we will only accept letters from those who live in, or own a business in, the communities comprising Lamorinda (please give us your phone number for verification purposes only). Letters should be 350 words or less; letters of up to 500 words will be accepted on a space-available basis. Visit www.lamorindaweekly.com for submission guidelines. email: letters@lamorindaweekly .com; Regular mail: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 Larry Olson ... continued from page A1 The Eleventh Coast Guard Jill Keimach’s departure, Olson District stretches from Califor- admits “I gotta kick out of that.” nia, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah He said switching from having to the coastal and offshore waters one boss as police chief to hav- of Mexico and Central America ing five (city council) bosses with and down to South America. Lt. divergent viewpoints as city man- Cmdr. Olson has assisted in the ager was tough. search for drug boats from Mex- “I had to learn how to count ico, monitored Crescent City for to three,” said the man with a high water after the 2011 earth- UC Berkeley criminal science quake and tsunami near Tohoku, degree, a master’s degree in pub- Japan, and watched ships in the lic administration from Cal State ports of Stockton and Oakland to Long Beach and a law degree ensure they remain in the proper from Golden Gate University. channels. Olson also volunteered for “I like the marine life (portion the Alaska Iditarod for 10 years best),” he says, because it is “so beginning in 2003. “That’s why spectacular.” Olson has been fly- I got my ham radio license,” he ing since he joined the Air Force says. His last paid position was as Reserve Officer Training Corps executive director of Advanced at U.C. Berkeley. He spent two Life Support for the city of San years stationed at Spokane’s Fair- Mateo. child Air Force Base and joined “Then I retired,” Olson said the Berkeley police department simply, although cut back would when he returned to the East Bay, perhaps be more accurate. Ol- working seven years and rising to son put aside his decades-old in- the rank of sergeant. volvement with Rotary, and Con- Olson spent 17 years as Chief tra Costa Kops for Kids because of Police and Fire for the East “it was too much.” Bay Regional Parks district, dur- He continues to fly for the ing which he also established an Coast Guard Auxiliary and to independent police department volunteer with the Moraga- for the Town of Moraga and be- Orinda Fire District Support come its first Chief of Police. 241 team. He and his wife enjoy In 1986 he moved to Southern spending time with their four California and became Carson’s Moraga grandchildren; Olson has Chief of Police. He held that posi- even coached a few of their little tion for three years, and spent the league baseball and soccer teams. following 10 years as Carson’s Asked if his grandchildren city manager. know about his lifetime of ser- When asked about Moraga’s vice, he says simply, “We don’t Robert Priebe making a similar discuss it a lot.” Perhaps it is time move to fill the vacancy left by they did. 8>I\Xckp )o,Zfcfi ),0!

Page: A10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 IndependentIndependent BrokerageBrokerage SinceSince 2000 Reem’s Steaks Brings Philly to Orinda By A.K. Carroll FiveFive Realtors Realtors StrongTeam One month after opening, 6248 Years Years Experience! Experience! Yelp reviewers have grumbled in one accord when remarking on Reem’s bread-to-meat ratio, Alex Gailas describing the hoagie as a siz- Certified Residential Alex Gailas Lamorinda Specialist Broker/President able chunk of dough. My own 31 Years Orinda Resident Broker/PresidentCalBRE#01305545 experience was a little different. CalBRE#01305545 After much deliberation, I opted 925-788-0229 for the super cheesesteak, which Thinking About Selling or Buying? supplements the standard serving Thinking About Selling? of meat with a pile of grilled veg- CALL ME TODAY AND SAVE THOUSANDS gies. The sandwich didn’t seem Call me today! skimpy for the price point (I actu- ExpertService-Performance-Integrity advice is more essential than ever before. ally split it across two meals), but I can empathize with wanting a [email protected] little more substance on the bun. Visit MLS at www.AlexGailas.com Meals are made to order — office # 925-254-7600 you can actually watch as your 43 Moraga WAy, Ste 203, Orinda steak strips and peppers sizzle on the grill behind the counter — and easily plopped into take away containers for those who are headed to the reservoir or stepping out for Building a quick lunch break. But be fore- Foundations warned, these sandwiches are best consumed immediately. The cur- • Lifting rent hoagies easily sop up juices, • Leveling but lack the structure needed to • Stabilizing hold hefty contents, which leaves For advertising in the June 2016 Issue of The Orinda News a limited timeline between a stiff Please initial below and fax to 510-758-1437: Approved ____ See changes notedReem’s above: Steaks ____ on Moraga Way in Orinda. Photos A.K. Carroll and soggy sandwich. If you have any questions, please call Jill Gelster at 925-528-9225, or fter weeks of lying dormant, to find. His favorite offering right In addition to the current 70 Moraga Way (former now is the Buffalo chicken, but www.bayareaunderpinning.orgemail [email protected] A menu, there is a regular rotation * Please note prices above do not include any typesetting charges if they apply.home of Turquoise Mediterranean my being a first-timer also steered of daily specials, such as chicken Grill) is bustling with the efforts me toward something more tradi- corn chowder and grilled rib eye of a newcomer to the Lamorinda tional. with au jus. Reem’s also plans to food scene — Reem’s Steaks. The focal point of the menu is add wraps and other options to Bridging the journey from No, that’s not a typo. Not the namesake cheesesteak, a sand- their summer menu. Like many Lamorinda to Rossmoor to be confused with historic lo- wich comprised of thinly sliced restaurants of its ilk, the sand- cal Donald Rheem (namesake of beefsteak smothered in melted “One satisfied client at a time!” wich shop wants to offer some- Rheem Boulevard and the Rheem cheese and stacked on a thick Ital- thing for everyone, but to any first Theater), Reem’s Steaks takes its ian hoagie bun. The origins of the time visitor, I’d suggest starting title from Reem Masarweh, wife entrée come from 1930s Phila- with the standard. We may be a of Azmi “Alex” Masarweh, the delphia (hence, the “Philly”) and long way from Philadelphia, but owner of nearby Petra Café. Re- have been attributed to hotdog you’re only a short trip from a lo- em’s Steaks — a simple sandwich vendor named Pat Olivieri. cal cheesesteak. shop that specializes in cheese Reem’s cheesesteaks include steaks — is the couple’s third res- the Original Philly, a mushroom Rossmoor senior real estate specialist and taurant venture. cheesesteak, pepper cheesesteak Lamorinda resident for 20+ years! When asked how he came and super cheesesteak, which fea- up with the concept for his new- tures grilled onion, green pepper, Call today for a personalized tour of est eatery, Masarweh replied, “It and grilled mushroom add-ons. Rossmoor and a Market Analysis of your home. was easy. Orinda (already) had Reem’s also offers chicken four everything, except Philly steaks.” chicken Phillys, including buffalo Thanks to Reem’s, that problem is and teriyaki versions. Maria Eberle solved. 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A five-item [email protected] occupied by a cold case, counter, kid’s menu is available for little Reem’s Steaks is open 11 a.m. to www.mariaeberle.com 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and 11 CalBRE# 01798906 cash register and soda machine. ones and dessert options consist Late in the afternoon mid- of crepes and milkshakes. a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. week, I hit the calm between lunch Prices are modest, with appe- 70 Moraga Way Orinda, CA and dinner shifts and took the op- tizers starting at $4, cheesesteaks 94563, (925) 253-2004 portunity to chat with the kid be- and burgers averaging $7-8, and Lamorinda Weekly business articles are hind the counter. He was helpful entrees running from $10-15. You intended to inform the community about and friendly with a sort of small can add fries and a soda to any local business activities, not to endorse a particular company, product or service. town eagerness that is refreshing meal for an upcharge for $3.99. 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Kristi L. Doberenz, D.D.S., Inc. 8 Camino Encinas, STE #110, Orinda A mixed media quilt by Denise Oyama Miller. Photos Kara Navolio (925) 254-3725 he Moraga Art Gallery is host- warmed in the microwave. the quilt batting. When she is satis- Ting the “Porcelain Poetry/ “I like to make pieces with at- fied with her arrangement, she cov- Textile Treasures” show through titude and arrange them in conver- ers the entire quilt with a fine tulle Aug. 13. The show features two sational groupings,” says Argan- netting to keep everything in place. Bay Area artists: ceramicist Donna bright. This is apparent especially She then free stitches it, using line Quality Hearing Aids • In Ear Monitors • Ear Mold Impressions Arganbright and Denise Oyama in the whimsical vases which re- and texture to add depth and en- Musicians Hearing Protection FREE Consultations Miller’s work in textiles. semble a person standing with hance the design. FREE Hearing Screenings Arganbright, who has been hands on hips. Oyama Miller is inspired by working with ceramics since 1972, After balancing a career in nature and the landscapes she sees and now taking Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Medicare. has created beautiful functional teaching art and her professional art while traveling the county in her pieces in vibrant colored porcelain practice, Arganbright now devotes motorhome with her husband. Dr. Erik M. Breitling, such as vases, bowls, cups and serv- more time to her art practice since Her work can be seen all over Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA ing pieces. It’s important to her that retiring from the Mt. Diablo Uni- the country. A quilt she is particu- the pieces can be used and not just fied School District. Her work can larly proud of is part of an exhibit

Hearing Aid Evaluations 3744 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 100, Lafayette displayed which is why her process also be seen at Valley Art Gallery in at George Washington University (925) 262-4242 www.LamorindaAudiology.com and materials ensure that the items Walnut Creek. Textile Museum titled “Stories of Swim Plugs • Comprehensive Diagnostic Adult Hearing Evaluations can be put in the dishwasher and Oyama Miller’s work includes Migration: Contemporary Artists stunning art quilts, silk scarves, and Interpret Diaspora.” Her piece is some mixed media pieces. Oyama in the shape of a kimono and in- Miller began quilting in 1976 when corporates the story of her family’s the American Bicentennial saw a re- migration from Japan to Hawaii to surgence in quilting. After years of California, including time spent in making patchwork quilts and work- Internment Camps during World ing with different media, she wanted War II. a new challenge and began making The scarves that she included Live, Shop and Play art quilts, combining her knowledge in the Moraga show are made of In the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek! of painting with her quilt-making repurposed silk sewn together in skills. “I really enjoy textiles a me- rectangular blocks of solids and • 24 Hour Concierge Service • Secure Gated Community dium,” says Oyama Miller, “People unique prints. The silk comes from • Door to Door Van Service for are comfortable around textiles; it’s kimonos, saris, and other items col- Appointments and Shopping more approachable.” lected from Asia. • Year-Round Pool and Spa Her quilts are made in a style For more information, visit • Mouth-Watering Dining at our Newton’s Restaurant similar to painting techniques of www.moragaartgallery.com, www. • Partnered with Home Care Assistance/Alamo Office All Inclusive Living for Pointillism or Impressionism as ceramicworksbydonnamarie.com • Certified Fitness Trainers with Live2B Healthy Program Oyama Miller uses tiny pieces of or www.deniseoyamamiller.com. • Upgraded 1,2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Active Seniors cut fabric (most are smaller than The gallery is open noon until 5 925-943-7427 a quarter-inch) and arranges them p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 1785 Shuey Avenue • Walnut Creek, CA 94596 as a painter would place strokes of 570 Center Street in the Rheem www.theheritagepointe.com paint, adding layers directly onto Valley Shopping Center. Off Bonanza Street between California and Mt. Diablo Blvds.

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Isabel Azam hosted a fashion show at the Hacienda. Photos Sophie Braccini sabel Azam held its second kids At this second fashion show, Ifashion show on July 20 in the little girls walked the runway all Pavilion of the Hacienda de Las in their own style, from the confi- Flores in Moraga. The concept is dent to the bashful, by themselves original, having little girls choose or as sisters. The dresses were the their own pattern and fabrics and expression of their desires. On having the dress of their dreams www.IsabelAzam.com they had created especially for them. ordered the customizable dress Jaleh Naasz, a fashion pro- kit that gives them the choices of fessional and mom of two little patterns and tools to create their girls, created Isabel Azam. She is very own model. Then came the growing her company by hiring selection of colors and fabrics. locals to sew the dresses, and by “When I took my 3-year-old expanding the range of her prod- daughter shopping for fabric I ucts. At the heart of it all is the learned that she had a very defi- trust she has in children’s creativ- nite opinion about what she want- FINAL 2 WEEKS! ity and her own passion for fash- ed, and it was not necessarily ion. what I would have recommend- JULY 28 Why did Jaleh Naasz call her ed,” says Naasz with a bright and 3 LITTLE PIGS PUPPET SHOW business Isabel Azam? It is far genuine smile. “And it turned out from trivial. Isabel Azam is the very well.” Clients choose their AUGUST 4 combination of Naasz’ daugh- own fabric, buy the size indicated SING-A-LONG FOLLOWED BY STORY TIME ters middle names, Persia Isabel in the kit according to their mea- and Raven Azam. She adds that surements, and return everything Raven’s middle name, Azam, in to Naasz for fabrication. Farsi means all encompassing/ New this year on the runway grand. was a group of girls who had been “Azam was also the name of in an Isabel Azam camp where FREE KIDS CLUB my aunt who passed tragically in they made their own dresses. The her mid-30s when I lived in Iran” diversity of colors, styles and she adds. “I have distinct memo- shapes was very uplifting; each EVERY THURSDAY ries of her and a Montessori-style girl really expressed something preschool she started in a village of themselves in these dresses. AT 11AM in Iran when I was little.” This For the past year Naasz has was a great accomplishment giv- grown her business organically, en the government and politics in adding adult dresses when moms Iran. “Despite having passed for asked her for a matching dress many years, her joy of teaching with their daughters’, and adding music and art to little kids con- hero shirts for boys who wanted tinues to inspire me daily,” Naasz to be included. Since everything says. is done locally and she wants to Naasz came to this country control the integrity of the out- with her family when she was put she has decided to continue nine. Her mother started an al- to do the cutting and assembling teration shop as a means for the herself, while she can work with family’s survival. The girl was local women to sew the dresses. a fashionista from the start and Now each dress created by a her husband says that he saw her girl is named after her, displayed prom picture with the 10 friends, on the site and can be purchased for whom she had made all the and customized by someone else. dresses. She studied fashion at Naasz also offers the option of the Academy of Art in San Fran- getting the fabric for those who cisco and worked in that industry do not enjoy fabric shopping. until she started a family herself. At the fashion show, many “This is a tough industry, very other women from the Lamor- cutthroat,” she says, “but I de- inda Moms group came to help. cided not to give it up and create “They are all my friends,” says something myself.” Naasz. Many local businesses Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Kiwanis Club Honors Graduating Town Hall Theatre Awarded Major Seniors From Local High Schools Grant from Lesher Foundation Submitted by Barry Behr Submitted by Laura Bergman portant in helping us build momentum as we enter our 72nd season.” Like most nonprofit theatres, Town Hall ticket receipts do not cover all operating costs. As part of their mission, ticket prices are deliberately kept affordable, so they cover only 40 percent of overall costs. The rest is covered through generous support from patrons, local businesses, and foundations. The grant comes at the perfect time, as own Hall Theatre Company of Lafayette this year Town Hall is completing a new Twas awarded its first-ever $20,000 grant strategic plan that includes going green, hir- from the Dean and Margaret Lesher Foun- ing top notch artists for their Youth Program, dation. This was the most significant grant and upgrading public areas to make them the nonprofit organization, with its modest more welcoming. This grant is intended to budget and skeleton staff, has ever received. help Town Hall cover these costs, and will Managing Director Dennis Markam, be disbursed in $10,000 increments over two who also doubles as a Teaching artist, was years. From left: Gloria Eive, scholarship recipient Fiona Stewart and Barry Behr. Photo provided thrilled. “Over the past decade Town Hall Town Hall is located at 3535 School has taken sometimes slow, but always steady iwanis Club of Moraga Valley presents ticipating in philanthropic and community Street in downtown Lafayette, CA. For more steps toward improving how we serve our an annual award honoring a graduat- service projects on behalf of their fellow stu- about the theatre, its shows or youth pro- K community, our patrons, our volunteers, and ing senior from each of Lamorinda three dents and their community. Kiwanis is proud gram, check out www.townhalltheatre.com. our employees. This grant is immensely im- high schools. The three seniors who have to honor these distinguished and exemplary received the Kiwanis awards this year are students whose interests and priorities dem- Fiona Stewart (Campolindo High School), onstrate their sense of responsibility and 7-Eleven Gives More Than Slurpees Nathan Brickman (Acalanes High School), concern for their society. By Peggy Spear and Misaki Kobayashi (Miramonte High For more information please visit the School). These outstanding seniors have Kiwanis website at www.moragavalleyki- devoted their time and energies throughout wanis.org. high school to organizing and actively par- Girl Scouts Beautify Del Rey Campus Submitted by Yuka Akera

Troop 32450 members, from left: Emi Ross, Lily Namdaran, Merrin Morrissey, Hannah Johnson, Courtney Mercer, Avery Welch, Ingrid Navarrete Gonzalez, Alexa Gutu, Lauren Stone, Alice Ball Photo provided unior Girl Scouts in fifth grade at Del — two six- by 10-foot blue, white and grey Moraga 7-Eleven owner Samir Saleh and employee Jennifer Wang pose with the boxes of piz- JRey Elementary, Troop 32450, decided dolphins (the school mascot) and a large 10- zas that were delivered to the Contra Costa Food Bank. Photo provided to use its Bronze Award project to beautify foot blue and white “Del Rey” sign. As they or many folks, July 11 — or 7/11 — was trons responded, and within just eight hours, the Del Rey elementary school campus by graduate from Del Rey, Troop 32450 hopes Fjust about free slurpees at the retailer of enough money had been donated to buy 108 decorating the new chain link fence that was to inspire Del Rey school spirit and to en- the same name. But Moraga’s 7-Eleven took pizzas that were delivered last week. “From installed around the entire campus at the courage others to continue to add art to the it one step further. Owner Samir Saleh asked the bottom of my heart I want to thank Mor- beginning of the 2015-16 school year. The fence to beautify the school. patrons, who were receiving the free drinks, aga and I’m proud to be doing business in girls installed 30 feet of chain link fence art to donate money to order pizzas for the Food Moraga,” Saleh said. Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The pa- Lafayette Rotary Supports Three Local Charities With $5,000 Each Submitted by Matthew Pease

HERB SIHNER Herbert Howard Sihner, 88, of Orinda, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 12. Herb was born on October 21, 1927 in San Francisco to Otto and Martha Sihner. Both of Herb’s parents were immigrants from Germany. Herb graduated from Lin- coln High School in San Francisco in 1943. He served in the Army with the occupation troops in Japan attached to the Sixth Army Engineers and received an honorable dis- charge in 1946. He graduated with honors from U.C. Berkeley in 1951 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History of Archi- tecture and Art. Herb started his career working as a planner for Kern County and Alam- Lafayette Rotary members pose by a giant check showing its gifts to charity. Photo provided eda County for about six years. In 1960 Herb and his family moved to Orinda after he n Thursday July 21, the Lafayette Rota- “The mission of Rotary International is to became employed as a land planner at Lincoln Development Co. of Lafayette. Herb’s Ory Club made three donations of $5,000 provide service to others, promote integrity, work soon shifted to site design and architecture. each to local charities who support excel- and advance world understanding, goodwill, After Lincoln Development he worked as an architect for U.S. Plywood, lence in education, community involvement and peace through its fellowship of business, Champion Paper, and Braddock and Logan. He was a senior partner at Braddock and and health, food and housing for those in professional and community leaders,” ac- Logan for the past 40 years. Herb did not know the meaning of the word retirement as he need. cording to Norma Evans, the President of the continued working until just a month prior to his passing. He was involved in commu- At the club’s weekly meeting the club Lafayette Rotary Club. “We are delighted to nity service in Orinda as he served on the board of directors of the Orinda Association gave a grant to the Salvation Army’s Garden support these worthwhile charities who have before the city was incorporated. Herb enjoyed playing tennis for most of his life and Street Facility in Oakland that provides tran- such an important impact in our local com- was an avid sailor, spending many weekends out on the bay in his sailboat. sitional housing for homeless families and munity.” Herb is survived by his wife, Betsy (Johnson) Sihner; two sons, Christian Si- early childhood education in the Oakland “We raise these funds through the events hner and his wife Kathy of Colfax, Calif., Craig Sihner and his wife Martha of Castro area. They also gave a grant to the Contra we host throughout the year and from the Valley, Calif., daughter Wendy Sihner of Walnut Creek, Calif., two stepsons, Michael Costa Interfaith Housing organization that generosity of our members and businesses Furay and his wife Susan of Lafayette, Calif., and Jonathan Furay and his wife Erin provides permanent, affordable housing throughout Lafayette and it is rewarding to Hawker of New York, NY; three grandchildren, Erin and Kelly Furay and Sara Sihner; and vital support services to homeless and see these efforts put to good use,” said Dino and a brother, Howard Sihner and his wife Jonnie of Elk Grove, Calif. He was preceded at-risk families and individuals in Contra Riggio, who as a past president of Lafayette in death by his parents, his first wife, Ann (Larimer) Sihner in 1973, stepson Christopher Costa County. The club also made a grant to Rotary led the efforts to make these awards. Furay in 1993, and his brother Bob Sihner in 2015. A celebration of Herb’s life will be the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lafayette Rotary just completed its 70th held at a future date. Contra Costa County, which recruits, trains anniversary and meets every Thursday from and supports volunteer advocates as a voice 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Oakwood Athletic We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for the best interest of abused and neglected Club. For more information about Lafayette Community Service: for some of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news children during a court process, in order to Rotary, email [email protected], or and information about their activities. Submissions may be sent to storydesk@ help children thrive in a stable and perma- visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/ lamorindaweekly.com with the subject header In Service to the Community. nent home. Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca. Wednesday, July 27, 2016 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B5 Thoughtful Food When I say “good,” A Simple Appetizer With a Zing you say “neighbor.” By Susie Iventosch

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This easy stuffed mushroom appetizer adds pizazz to any party. Photo Susie Iventosch his may be the world’s easiest a great passing hors d’oeuvres or cheese log that was made with red Trecipe, but it is so delicious. an excellent side dish to steak or peppers. We much preferred the My daughter and I had something chicken. Or, if you are so inclined, simple, plain goat cheese rather similar to this at Buceo 95 Tapas make enough to serve as a main than the flavored. It allows you to Bar in New York City and it was dish. better taste the mushrooms and also amazing. The only ingredients are We tried using both plain the tartness of the goat cheese. The cremini mushrooms, crumbled goat crumbled goat cheese, and also pistachios add a crunchy and salty cheese and pistachios. These make a flavored Montrachet-style goat touch, which is perfect. "%$#! Pistachio-crusted Cremini Mushrooms, Stuffed with Goat Cheese " ! INGREDIENTS Susie can be reached at 18 cremini (or baby bella) mushrooms [email protected]. 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese This recipe can be found on our website: www.lamorindaweekly. ½ cup finely chopped, salted pistachios com. If you would like to share DIRECTIONS your favorite recipe with Susie Clean mushrooms and remove stems (save stems for another please contact her by email or use). call our office at (925) 377-0977. Place mushrooms with the cavity side up on a baking sheet. Fill cavity with crumbled goat cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes, or until mushrooms are cooked and cheese is beginning to melt. You can broil for a final minute or two to add color. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped pistachios gener- ously over cheese. Serve hot! Family Focus With Young Children, Having a Strong Connection With Your Partner is Vital By Margie Ryerson ately, more couples have been • Arrange for a regular babysit- wasn’t being responsive to his wife Lcoming in for therapy reporting ter, at least once a month but week- in many ways, but he didn’t have feeling emotionally distant from ly or biweekly if possible. Line up much energy to put into the rela- each other. They are hard-working, a reliable person in advance. Just as tionship. in an outside job or in the home, people attend more plays or sports The couple continued in cou- and are devoted to their children’s games with season tickets than ples counseling while Bruce also well-being. They have all the ingre- if they have to make the effort of went for individual therapy. He was dients for a strong relationship and purchasing tickets for each event, diagnosed with clinical depression family unit. So what’s missing? scheduling a regular babysitter and decided to go on medication. One couple, Dave and Molly, makes it a smoother process to go Six months later, the couple’s rela- are in their early 40s with two sons, out as a couple. tionship was much improved. They ages seven and nine. Dave works in It doesn’t matter whether or not were able to stop coming in for finance outside the home, and Mol- there is a compelling movie to see therapy and to continue practicing ly has a home-based business. Both or new restaurant to try. The activi- necessary communication skills on participate actively in their sons’ ty is secondary to spending relaxed their own. lives, helping with homework, ex- time together. Just going on a walk • Practice self-disclosure. Your tracurricular activities, and spend- or out for coffee or a glass of wine relationship will benefit if your ing many weekends together as a can be an opportunity to bond as a partner can understand you more family. 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If there their personal feelings unless the or maybe one that uses a lot of rarely spend time as a couple. They is a lack of verbal and/or physical listener provides an atmosphere of water per ﬂush? Are you waiting a seldom touch or talk in a free-form affection, it may be more difficult caring and acceptance. long time for your shower to get way with each other. Their conver- to have a healthy intimate relation- Of course, there is much more hot? Want to know how to get hot sations are business-oriented, re- ship. involved in establishing a closer water faster to your ﬁxtures? volving around home maintenance, • Share concerns about financ- connection, but these pointers pro- Head Frog Mo Williams Call LeapFrog to talk about child matters, plans and schedules, es, the number one issue that can vide a good start. The simple act of water saving solutions. and even the dog and cat. disrupt a marriage. 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Any plumbing job* tionship: Bruce came in with his wife for *1 coupon per service, exp. 8/31/16 • Children don’t always need couples work. After several ses- to come first. As a matter of fact, sions it became obvious that while Margie Ryerson, MFT, is a they thrive when their parents are his wife, Kara, was happy with her We Hop To It! marriage and family therapist in Family-owned and serving a strong unit and the focus of atten- life in general and only wanted to Orinda and Walnut Creek. She is Lamorinda since 1993 tion is not always on them. As we improve their marriage, Bruce was the author of a book for couples, know, it is not healthy for a child to extremely unhappy. He felt burned- green solutions! “Treat Your Partner Like a Dog: grow up expecting to be the center out at work, worried about provid- How to Breed a Better Relation- of attention at home since no one ing financial security for his- fam ship.” Contact her at 925-376- (925) else will ever be willing or able to ily, and guilty if he took time for CA Lic 377-6600 9323 or [email protected]. 929641 www.LeapFrogPlumbing.com duplicate this for him in life. himself. In addition, he knew he Page: B6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Not to be missed Not to be missed Lamorinda’s ART dinary Americans Uncovered Wall tions are required. Meet at the front Street’s Great Foreclosure Fraud” gate of John Muir National Historic Religious Services The public is invited to attend the starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. Site, 4202 Alhambra Avenue, in Art and Photography Show, fea- 16 at the Lafayette Library Commu- Martinez. Come with picnic blan- turing works by some 80 adult stu- nity Hall 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The kets, lawn chairs, marshmallows and dents, at Acalanes Adult Education book tells the dramatic true story of a desire to have a good time. (AAE). Some items will be avail- how, in the depths of the Great Re- able for sale. Refreshments will be cession, a cancer nurse, a car dealer- Lights! Camera! Environmental served. AAE is located at 1963 Tice ship worker, and an insurance fraud Action! Sustainable Lafayette will Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. The specialist helped uncover the largest be hosting its sixth annual summer exhibit will continue on weekdays consumer crime in American history film series at the Lafayette Library through July 29. — a scandal that implicated dozens & Learning Center, featuring recent- of major executives on Wall Street. ly released documentaries and short Valley Art Gallery presents their Additional information is available films. This year’s film selections show, A Summer Place, which runs at www.lamorindademoclub.org. focus on clean energy, land preser- through July 30. A Summer Place is Copies of the book will be available vation, East Bay trail restoration, “your place” visualized by gallery for purchase during the event. the Grand Canyon, bicycle travel, artists — the places people visit, ac- and sustainable ranching. The series tivities they enjoy. It features over KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS continues on July 26 and concludes 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org 300 new works of art as warm and on Aug. 2. All movies will begin at “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s wonderful as Diablo Valley sum- Summer Movies in the Park Se- 6:30 p.m. in the Community Hall journey, you are welcome here!” mers, including works from the best ries: Movies begin at dusk on of the Lafayette library, 3491 Mt Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. | Sunday School 10 a.m East Bay artists, for sale or rent. Thursdays at the Orinda Community Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. July 26: Plus, there are beautifully crafted Park. August 4: “Inside Out.” “Rebels with a Cause.” ceramic, wood and glass pieces, and original designer jewelry. www.val- Calling all Makers, Tinkerers, Diablo Ballet’s Annual Gourmet leyartgallery.org. Creators and DIYers: Celebrate Gallop food and wine walk returns the Summer of S.T.E.A.M. from to downtown Walnut Creek for the The new Lafayette Library Art 10 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 at sixth consecutive year from 6 to Gallery Exhibit features oil paint- the Lafayette Library & Learning 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The ings by Geoff Meredith, pastels and Center. Demonstrations for all ages event, sponsored by Diablo Maga- Lafayette United Methodist Church watercolors by Dalia Alekna, and including: 3D printing, Air-powered zine, invites guests to sip, sample 955 Moraga Road 925.284.4765 thelumc.org ceramics by Olga Jusidman. The ex- Rocketry, Programmable Microcon- and stroll their way through 13 Sunday 10am Worship and Faith Formation for all ages hibit runs through Aug. 31. trollers, Lego Robotics, Cosplay, downtown Walnut Creek locations Opportunities to Love God, Love Others, and so much more. Hands-on proj- as they experience a one-of-a-kind and Serve the World Valley Art Gallery will feature ects like DIY Beauty Bar, Scribble culinary adventure. Tickets are on member artist Peter McNeil, a well- Bots, DIY Instruments, engineering/ sale now to the public and only $39 known local landscape and figura- building tinker area, photo booth, if purchased on or before July 31. tive artist, on Aug. 2. Utilizing oil computer programming for begin- After that date, the price goes up to paint and various drawing media, he ners, DIY Ice Cream and more. $45 a person. Tickets are available is interested in the effects of light, There’s something for everyone. All online at www.diabloballet.org or by St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church shadow, and the more abstract pat- ages are welcome. Free event. Reg- calling (925) 943-1775. A Loving Community terns that occur in the observable ister online at: http://tinyurl.com/ 1 world. McNeil lives and works in makerfestLAF2016. Concord’s Japanese American Walnut Creek and holds a Bachelor Club’s annual Summer Festival is In-church Youth Zone, 10 AM Nursery Childcare of Science Degree in Design from Berkeley Kite Festival from 10 from 1 to 9 p.m. on Aug 13 and from 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws UC Davis. www.valleyartgallery.org a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 30 and 31, noon to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley Ma- Japanese American Religious and MUSIC rina. Free Event. Kite Competitions, Cultural Center located at 3165 Treat the “Octopile,” Candy Drop, Kite Boulevard in Concord. The festival Live Jazz at Lamorinda Music Battles, Kid Zone with pony rides, features Japanese food, including from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 4. bounce houses and more. Food, tempura, sushi, teriyaki chicken, $10 per person. crafts and free kites. www.Berke- teriyaki beef, udon, and gyoza, as leyKiteFestival.com (510) 235- well as fresh baked goods. There Orinda Summer Concerts in the KITE or www.AnotherBullwin- will be games for children. Enter- Park Series continues from 6:30 kelShow.com for vendor info. tainment includes multiple Taiko to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Orinda drum performances, kendo and judo Aug. 2: Spill the Wine, Soul/Rock/ Meet Orinda children’s book au- demonstrations, Koto performances, Funk/R&B with Streetdogs, Chica- thor Ginger Wadsworth at 2:30 as well as Japanese dances. Admis- go style hot dogs; Aug. 9: The David p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Orin- sion is free. Alt Big Band Concert. Sponsored by da Library. Wadsworth will share her Orinda Rotary. newest book, “Seasons of the Bear,” Lafayette Library and Learning available for the first time outside of Center and Diablo Ballet pres- Thursday evening concerts con- Yosemite National Park. Beautifully ent the 2016 Dance on Film Series. tinue 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Moraga illustrated by acclaimed artist Daniel The films start at 6:30 p.m. and run Commons Park: July 28: Kings of San Souci, the book is a poetic look through Aug. 18. Aug. 4: “SFDFF 88 — Piano rock e.g. Elton John, at the year in the life of a black bear International Dance shorts” and ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH Billy Joel, etc; Aug. 4: Fleetwood and her cubs. Ginger will talk about “Rare Birds”; Aug. 18: “Saturday 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 Mask — Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. her research for the book and fasci- Night Fever.” Tickets are $10 for the Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am Picnic on a blanket or lawn chairs nating facts about our native black film series, or $5 at the door. Reg- Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm on the grassy hillside in front of the bears. She will bring a bear skull and ister at tinyurl.com/LLLCDanceon- band shell. bear ear tags supplied by Yosemite film2016 or call (925) 283-6513 Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 11 – 2 park rangers. For more information, x102. www.christianscienceorinda.org THEATER contact the library at (925) 254-2184 or [email protected]. SENIORS Cal Shakes presents the Bay Area debut of Pulitzer-prize winning Candy Sushi and 5 Minute Ice Anne Randolph physical therapy playwright August Wilson’s “Fenc- Cream from 2 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 13 presentation: Pain Management, ol Shepherd utheran hurch es” through July 30. For showtimes at the Lafayette Library & Learning from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on and to purchase tickets see www. Center. This teen program will take Wednesday, July 27 in the Tiny Moraga a, Orinda, calshakes.org. place in the Arts & Science room Tots Red Room, Lafayette Com- wwwholshepherdorg For issue May 18 and is for sixth-12th grade students. munity Center. Learn how improv- orsi Serices am Realization Theater presents “We Teens can register using tinyurl. ing posture and muscle strength can am ucation Need Better Humans!” from 7:30 com/lafcandysushi5minicecream reduce or eliminate pain altogether. Coffee ellosi at am to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, at Stop suffering and take control. Per Cilcare aailale for ages an younger Worship the Lord! Waterfront Playhouse, 2020 Fourth OTHER class: Senior Services members: No S S SC S Sunday Mornings at St., Berkeley. “We Need Better Hu- charge; non-members: $10 am orsi Serice mans!” is a 90-minute multimedia Contra Costa Health Insurance 9:30amCoffee during ellosi the summer am production with live acting about a Counseling and Advocacy Program Lafayette Community Founda- Cilcare aailale for ages an younger 10 Moraga Valley Lane | www.mvpctoday.org | 925.376.4800 group of alien anthropologists who (HICAP) will offer a free talk, “Sav- tion’s eighth annual Senior Sym- arrive on Earth. Cost: $25. For more ings Money on Prescription Drugs: posium is from 8:30 a.m. to noon info see www.weneedbetterhumans. 14 Tips and One Pitfall,” from 1 on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Lafayette com or call (415) 579-2586 or email to 2 p.m. on July 28 at the Moraga Elementary School Auditorium, 950 [email protected]. Library at 1500 St. Mary’s Rd. The Moraga Road, Lafayette. See page following topics will be covered: A3. ol Shepherd utheran hurch LECTURE & LITERATURE overview of Medicare Part D cover- Moraga a, Orinda, age and how to choose the optimal GARDEN wwwholshepherdorg From Burma to Syria — Spend an plan for you; other resources and S S SC eveningFor issue with Dave June Eubank, 1 founder programs offering assistance with Lafayette Community Garden am orsi Serice of Free Burma Rangers, from 7 to drug costs; ways to save at the phar- and Outdoor Learning Center pres- Coffee ellosi at am 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 at Moraga Val- macy and on the drugs themselves, ents Honeybees in Lamorinda from Cilcare aailale for ages an younger ley Presbyterian Church, 10 Moraga and things to be aware of regarding 3 to 4:30 on Sunday, Aug. 7. Con- Valley Lane in Fellowship Hall. Eu- Canadian online pharmacies. See tra Costa beekeeper extraordinaire, bank, a former Army Ranger Com- www.cchicap.org or call (925) 602- Mike Stephanos, will talk about na- mander, his family and team risk 4163 for more about HICAP. ture’s little wonders: the honeybees. their lives every day to help people Whether you are a novice beekeeper caught in the crossfire of war. After Join the National Park Service for or someone who loves honey and spending 20 years in Burma, Dave a free campfire program at 7 p.m. just wants to know more about the decided to go to Kurdistan, Iraq, to on Saturday, July 30 at John Muir fascinating world of bees, this class deliver medical aid, food and love National Historic Site (NHS) in is for you. Classes are free. How- to innocent victims in the war with Martinez, California. The program ever, a $5 donation is appreciated to ISIS. Free to attend. lasts roughly 1.5 hours. Rangers support its education programs. To Please... will lead the group in songs, skits register for classes or for more infor- Local East Bay Democratic Clubs and stories to celebrate the legacy mation, please visit www.lafayette- ...thanks invite you to hear author David of John Muir, one of the greatest communitygarden.org. Dayen discuss his award winning naturalists and conservationists the book “Chain of Title: How Three Or- world has ever known. No reserva- Wednesday, July 27, 2016 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B7 Film Clips ‘Star Trek Beyond’ is Explosive Join Moraga Rotary & Help Your Community Good Fun for Even Non-Trekkies • All Welcome (men, women, retired, working) By Derek Zemrak • Dues less than $15 per month • Come Once a Week or Once a Month • Hear Great Guest Speakers Each Tuesday • Learn about our Community Projects including... - New Lamorinda All-Access Playground - Polio Eradication - Holiday Stockings for Juvenile Hall - and much more Let us buy your lunch at upcoming meeting and answer any questions. ROTARY CLUB OF MORAGA Call Kevin at 376-9900 to reserve your spot Upcoming Speakers: 8/2 Karen Moe Thornton Olympic Gold Medal swimmer 8/9 Gary Wegener Motorcycling thru Russia 8/16 Edy Schwartz CA Independent Film Festival 8/23 Prof. Jack Citrin Presidential Elections in Wild 2016 8/30 Capt. Joe Hester US Coast Guard Drug Interdictions The late Anton Yelchin and Zachary Quinto in “Star Trek Beyond.” Photo Provided 9/6 Chris Lardge Cracking the Enigma Code 9/13 Andy Dolich National Sports Marketing Guru he entire cast, since the 2009 JJ Abrams ment of a great sci-fi spectacle. Some Trek- 9/20 Jeanette Fritzky Medication management & your health Treboot of the “Star Trek” movie fran- kies will disagree with me but that is what 9/27 Catherine Baker CA State Assemblywoman for Contra Costa chise, returns in the third installment, “Star makes the world interesting. 10/4 Ron Coccimiglio Cal football athlete development Trek Beyond.” “Star Trek Beyond” will, without ques- The cast includes Chris Pine (Captain tion, be receiving several award nominations James T. Kirk), Zachary Quinto (Command- for special effects during award season later er Spock), Karl Urban (Doctor “Bones” Mc- in the year. It is rated PG13 and has a total Coy), Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), running time of 120 minutes. Anton Yelchin (Chekov) and Zoe Saldana “Star Trek Beyond” is currently playing (Lieutenant Uhura). Sadly, Yelchin died in a at the Orinda Theatre and is one movie that freak car accident at his home on June 19 at must be seen on the big screen. Do not miss the age of 27. it. “Live long, and prosper.” Service Clubs Announcements This time Justin Lin, best known for Upcoming Special Events at Lamorinda directing the “Fast and the Furious” movie Theaters: We meet Friday mornings at 7:00 am franchise, directs this stellar cast. As you 7 p.m. July 30: Charlie Chaplin Festival – would except from Lin, this Star Trek film at The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, See the 1921 classic, “The Kid” starring 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette. has an added dose of adrenaline, speed and Charlie Chaplin with live baby grand piano For more info, please email us at steroid-fueled digital effects. The $150 mil- score by Patti Liedecker and lecture by [email protected] lion estimated budget gave Lin a lot of play- Derek Zemrak at the Rheem Theatre. ing room. July 29 August 5 7 p.m. Aug. 11: FREE Movie Night at Orinda Mack Riddle exposes When the USS Enterprise is destroyed, “The Amazing Nose!” Crime Theatre – “On The Waterfront” himself in true Lamorinda solvers, finders of loved ones. the courageous crew explores the deep un- Aug. 12 – 16: The International Film Show- Sunrise Rotary fashion. How on earth do search and charted area of space while ruthless mysteri- case returns with the award winning film rescue dogs do it? ous enemies condemn them. We learn more “The Clan,” a true story from Argentina. about Captain James T. Kirk – who he is and August 13: Laurel and Hardy Festival with Now that Fall is in sight, and excitement grows near... we his relationship with his father that drives live baby grand piano score by Patti Lie- anxiously await...a teardrop trailer to appear! him to continue his captaincy of the USS decker and lecture by Derek Zemrak at the Enterprise. Kirk has all the adventures he Rheem Theatre. could ask for as he is being falsely lured into 7 p.m. Aug. 20: Live Concert at the Rheem uncharted space where he encounters Krall, with one of the East Bay’s great tenors, Lafayette Rotary Club portrayed by Golden Globe recipient Idris Douglas Bryson. Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. Elba (Luther), who plans to destroy the Fed- August 27: Gorilla Fest at the Rheem – Enjoy Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. eration. some of the greatest gorilla movies ever During a few parts of the movie, I felt like made, including “King Kong” (1933), July 28: I was watching another superhero film with “Mighty Joe Young” (1949), “Bela Lugosi Amy Worth, all the building destruction and the battles Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla” (1952) and Transportation in Contra Costa County taking place between good and evil, which “Konga” (1961). Hollywood legend and is not the pace or elements of a meaningful Oscar nominee Terry Moore will be in at- www.rotarylafayette.org “Star Trek” theme. But overall I enjoyed the tendance and will also be inducted into the www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca-197392963631366 film for what it has become – pure entertain- Classic Film Hall of Fame. 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Contact us: “The finals will be on Sept. 4 at Letters to the editor (max 350 words): [email protected] The arts and crafts table was busy as families picnicked on the lawn at the Orinda Theater,” said Harwood, Delivery issues: [email protected] Orinda Community Park, with singers in the gazebo. 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They made spinwheels On the night of July 20, the Editor: Peggy Spear; [email protected] food truck, while on stage, finalists with colorful papers, buttons and singers were just there to showcase Copy Editor: Nick Marnell; [email protected] and runner-ups among the 130-plus crayons, had their face painted, or their talent and practice for the big Sports Editor: [email protected] Lamorinda Idols 2016 participants did collage. day. Some amazing voices were Advertising: 925-377-0977, Wendy Scheck; [email protected] serenaded the crowd. Sue Farmer, a past president of heard, with all styles of music in- Staff Writers: Sophie Braccini; [email protected] “This is our 11th year (of the the Lamorinda Arts Council (for- cluding rock and country music. 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He came in and did his almost didn’t make the cut. work. (He was) just super solid “We just narrowly missed How can we serve you? and very personally motivated to out on qualifying the year before do well. (at the World Championships),” How canHow we can serve we serveyou? you? “In hindsight, it seems like Fahden said. “There was one last Let us count the ways. something that could definitely chance – a final qualifier in Swit- Let us count the ways. happen,” Hooper added with a zerland the year of the Olympics, Let us count the ways. laugh. just a few months before.” Once he started coaching The lightweight four ended Fahden, it didn’t take Hooper up making the grade, but Fahden long to realize that he was work- described the last-minute qualifi- ing with a uniquely gifted ath- cation as far from an ideal ticket lete. to London. “I pretty quickly identified “That’s typically not the way him as someone who had the you want to do it,” Fahden said. talent to step into the varsity “You end up spending the whole boat, which he did as a junior,” year training – not sure if you’re Hooper said. “But I think it was going to be to go and compete really during his senior year that in your country’s boat. 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Photos Gint Federas rinda Aquatics had so many athletes a good job of it,” R. Heidary said. “Our Center as the ideal setting for one of the Ocompeting in the Junior Olympics parents work so hard and we want to be premier meets of the summer schedule. Meet that co-head coach/founder Ron the best meet host in Pacific Swimming “I think the most important thing Heidary was stumped when asked to and I think we’re at least one of the best was to try and provide a venue for so highlight his star swimmers. if not the best.” many young kids to compete at a high “We have a very good group of Pacific Swimming is the third-larg- level,” Don Heidary said. “And I think 11/12 (year old)’s and 13/14’s,” ex- est of USA Swimming’s 59 regional as- we did a good job of that.” plained Ron Heidary, who founded the sociation, consisting of more than 120 According to Ron Heidary, the club along with his twin brother and fel- clubs and 16,000 swimmers from across Acalanes Union High School District low head coach Don back in 1995. “I Northern California. and the Soda Center leadership deserves wouldn’t say I could pick one out, but “We provide a great atmosphere plenty of credit for making the Junior our 11/12’s and 13/14’s were strong and for the swimmers and the coaches and Olympics such a success. very competitive in the meet.” the facility is one of the best in the Bay “Honestly, the reason we can do it Over 1,200 swimmers were in atten- Area,” Ron Heidary said. “I think it’s a is because the district and the aquatic dance for the Junior Olympics, includ- tremendous opportunity, not only or our director are very accommodating and ing more than 100 from Orinda Aquat- kids to compete but all the kids in Pacif- they help us facilitate this meet,” Ron ics, which hosted the event from July 7 ic Swimming. So, we are very proud to Heidary said. “We bid on it for next year to July 11 at the Soda Aquatic Center in do it and we feel good about what we’ve and at this point we’re planning on host- Moraga. done.” ing it.” “What we’re proud of is that we do Like his brother, Don views the Soda

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Girls Lacrosse First Team Taylor Geary (Miramonte) Alex Grant-Hudd Katie Hawkins (Miramonte) Perrie Lundstrom (Miramonte) Sophie Hubbell (Campolindo) Kate Cimino (Campolindo) Sam Repstad (Acalanes) Sophie Ross (Acalanes) Lucy Stenovic (Miramonte) Francesca Veverka (Miramonte) Claire Cimino (Campolindo) The Flash, the G13A team of the Lamorinda Girls Lacrosse Club, played in the NCJLA championship game. Peyton King (Campolindo) Photo provided Marie Whitmore (Acalanes) Taylor Geary he goal of the Lamorinda ers. They won two playoff games girls playing competitive, travel Julia Mueller (Acalanes) TGirls Lacrosse Club is fun and and made it to the finals. They lost lacrosse for Tenacity Elite, the top success, and it achieved both this to the Diablo Scorpions in the fi- girls’ lacrosse program in North- Honorable Mention season. nals, but went 14-3 on the season. ern California, and another 30-40 Grace Burnite (Campolindo) The G15A Thunder team of They were coached by Cristen playing in Tenacity Select, a new Liv Lagomarsino (Campolindo) eighth graders made the Northern Andrews and Mike McCauley. local travel lacrosse program. Susie Bush (Acalanes) California Junior Lacrosse Asso- The G13B Wind had a solid The club capped off the sea- Morgan Johnson (Miramonte) ciation playoffs for the first time season, started to peak at the season with an end-of-season party, Lauren Ramirez (Miramonte) ever. They won two playoff games son’s end, and won a game in their which featured a coaches versus and advanced to the semifinals, end-of-season tourney. The G11 players game, and included an ap- Girls Track losing to Pleasanton, the eventual Strike won 10 games after winning pearance in goal and a talk by Liz 1st Team All - League champions, in a very tight game. 1 last season and had great success Hogan, the Team USA goalie and Hannah Fishlow (Miramonte) Sophie Hubbell Jess Mucci, Mark Simmonds and against some of the top programs No. 1 pick in the first professional 1600M, 4x400 Relay Kellie Barker were the coaches. in the Bay Area. The G11 Quakes women’s lacrosse league draft. Julia Lyons (Acalanes) Meanwhile, the G13A Flash competed all season in their down Registration for the 2017 100M, 200M, Long Jump, 4x100 were the first Lamorinda Girls year, but won their flight in their Spring season starts on Sept. 15 Relay team to ever make the NCJLA end-of-season tourney. The G9 for returning players and Oct. 1 Sarah Cella (Campolindo) Championship game. This was a Volts and Storm rolled through the for new players. For more infor- 800M, 4x400 Relay major accomplishment for them season, and both did well in their mation visit www.lamorindala- Muppy Gragg (Acalanes) and the young club. The team was end-of-season tourneys. crosse.com. 300M Hurdles, Long Jump, High made up of sixth and seventh grad- The club also has about 40-50 Jump Cassy Haskell (Miramonte) 1600M, 800M, 3200M Sam Repstad Big Catch Jordyn Bryant (Miramonte) Submitted by Ned Wood Shot Put, Discus Throw Juliet Arnswald (Campolindo) Girls Swimming ixteen-year-old Jed Wood of Lafayette, who will be a 300M Hurdles, High Jump, 4x400 1st Team All - League junior at Acalanes High School in the fall, is already Relay S Emily Lo (Acalanes) a big fish. Or at least he’s an expert at catching them. Julie Hyatt (Campolindo) Alicia Campbell (Campolindo) Jed won the C.O. Pro-Teen Classic Bass Fishing Tourna- 4x400 Relay Sophia Cavalli (Campolindo) ment held July 17 at Russo’s Marina in Bethel Island. Lauren Williams (Campolindo) Ashleen O’Brien (Campolindo) More than 60 youth entered the tournament from as far 4x400 Relay Emily Ward (Campolindo) north as Oregon and as far south as Fresno. 2nd Team All - League Brooke Presten (Campolindo) Windy Margerum (Acalanes) Audrey Chang (Miramonte) Jed Wood Photo Ned Wood 100M Hurdles, 300M Hurdles Katrina Drake (Miramonte) Masina Mayo (Miramonte) Sophia Kosturos (Miramonte) 100M Katie Lyons (Miramonte) Arden Creson (Miramonte) 2nd Team All - League 400M, 200M, Long Jump, 4x100 Shannon Campbell (Campolindo) Relay Lauren Etnyre (Campolindo) Veronica Marrone (Acalanes) Sydney Smith (Campolindo) 4x100 Relay Eloise Engs (Miramonte) Maya Michon (Acalanes) Honorable Mention 4x100 Relay, 4x400 Relay Rachel Hendricks (Campolindo) Water Polo Team Wins Bronze Mari Florine (Acalanes) Erin Neustrom (Campolindo) Submitted by Pam Drake 4x100 Relay Emily Rasmussen (Campolindo) Imani Boggan (Acalanes) 800M, 4x400 Relay Annie Klopstock (Acalanes) 4x400 Relay Mikaela Troung (Acalanes) 4x400 Relay Honorable Mention Hana Sun (Campolindo) 1600M Submit Lauren Williams (Campolindo) 100M stories to Hannah Ruane (Campolindo) 3200M sportsdesk@ Madelyn Robinson (Miramonte) Triple Jump, 4x100 Relay lamorinda Molly Colwell (Miramonte) Pole Vault weekly.com Christy Xie (Acalanes) Discus Throw Mesina Mayo (Miramonte) Top row from left: coach Lance Morrison, Katrina Drake, Hannah Henry, Ava Johnson, Madison Davis, Skylar Savar, 4x100 Relay, 4x400 Relay (We prefer to receive your Laine Mcpherson, Drew Halvorson, Erin Neustrom, coach Jon Leach; bottom row from left: Camille Russell, Grace Kathryn Silvera (Miramonte) original photo file, minimum size: Tehaney, Carson Broad, Jolie Trujillo, Zoe Crouch, Nina Flynn Photo provided 4x100 Relay, 4x400 Relay 200 dpi and 1200 pixels wide.) he 680 Drivers U16 Wom- victory over Rose Bowl in the petition between Northern Cali- Rosie Cruz (Miramonte) Ten’s Water Polo team brought semifinal game. Sixteen of the fornia and Southern California. 4x400 Relay home bronze in the United States top teams in the country were in- These teams are likely to meet Club Water Polo Championships. vited to compete for the title. The again in the Junior Olympic Wa- The team, led by coaches Jon girls beat five Southern Califor- ter Polo tournament held in Palo Leach and Lance Morrison, nia teams to bring home a medal Alto, July 28-31. pulled off an impressive 11-6 in the notorious water polo com- Page: C4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Moraga Valley Pool Takes MBA 9U All-star Team Takes All First Place at Annual Mini World Summer Shootout Meet Submitted by Brian Myers Submitted by Amy Campbell

Meadow Team with coaches Photos provided his year’s 46th annual Mini peted in the event. Moraga Valley TMeet, hosted by Meadow Pool took home the trophy for first Swim and Tennis Club, took place place, followed closely by Orinda on Sunday, July 17. Over 500 Country Club in second place, with Photo Shirley DeFrancisci swimmers ages 8 and under from home team Meadow rounding out ver the July 9-10 weekend, Area, the 9U’s went 4-0, giving Lamorinda championship game nine separate Orinda Moraga Pool the top three. the Moraga Baseball Asso- up only six runs and scoring 26 over Orinda 3-1. Congratulations Association (OMPA) clubs com- O ciation 9U All Star Team won the for the tournament. to the 9U’s on a strong finish to Here are this year’s results: All World Summer Shootout in The young MBA team the summer season. 1. Moraga Valley Pool: 600 pts. Fremont. A 10-team tournament wrapped up the tournament in a 2. Orinda Country Club: 591 pts. covering all stretches of the Bay close final game, winning an all- 3. Meadow Swim and Tennis Club: 395 pts. 4. Moraga Country Club: 371 pts. 5. Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club: 345 pts. Orinda 8U All-Star Basball Team 6. Orinda Park Pool: 186 pts. 7. Moraga Ranch Swim Club: 170 pts. Wins Dale Wilson Tournament 8. Miramonte Swim Club: 109 pts. 9. Campolindo Cabana Club: 8 pts. Submitted by Jill Yung

Front row from left: Wyatt Feusier, Will Leibowitz, Dylan Scott, George Gilbert, Carlito Pearce, Graham Jenkins, Noah King, Casey Yung, Ian Hughes, Augie Martinez, David Roman, Theo Destino; back row from left: coaches Brett Gilbert, James Jenkins, Don Destino, John Martinez, Carlos Roman Photo provided he Orinda 8U All-star baseball nament in San Bruno on July 4. The propelled Orinda to a perfect re- Tteam bested the undefeated kids played every out and every in- cord of 6-0, despite having faced San Bruno Green Summer Tour- ning of three doubleheaders with strong travel and all-star teams nament team, 6-4, to win the Dale the hearts of lions. Great defense from several Peninsula and South Wilson 2016 Fourth of July Tour- combined with tremendous hitting Bay cities. MBA Mavericks 11U Capture Summer Breeze Tournament Submitted by Brent Meyers

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Before Norris listed her own home she says, “I had never fessional stagers, Green says, focus on preparing homes for sale to appeal heard of the term or process” but when her Realtor brought in a stager “our to the broadest market of buyers while maintaining a fresh and updated house looked great, (and) we got sold.” ... continued on page D4 inventory of accessories. Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 27, 2016 VLATKA BATHGATE Lamorinda Home Sales recorded IF I HAD A BUYER FOR YOUR City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: HOME WOULD YOU SELL IT? LAFAYETTE 18 $840,000 $3,700,000 Call me at 925 597 1573 MORAGA 13 $419,000 $1,975,000 ORINDA 11 $1,135,000 $3,600,000 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- [email protected] mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published five to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained CalBRE#01390784 from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETTE 839 Avalon Avenue, $1,310,000, 3 Bdrms, 1548 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 5-17-16 2460 Cherry Hills Drive, $940,000, 4 Bdrms, 1780 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 6-24-16; SALE PENDING Previous Sale: $745,000, 10-24-07 1748 Spyglass Ln, 3878 Paseo 1571 1st Ave, 3184 Diablo View Road, $1,122,500, 5 Bdrms, 3293 SqFt, 1991 YrBlt, 5-23-16; Previous Sale: $850,000, 05-30-02 Moraga Grande, Moraga Walnut Creek 3400 Echo Springs Road, $1,350,000, 3 Bdrms, 1873 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 5-20-16; Previous Sale: $582,000, 10-16-98 3259 Elvia Street, $1,320,000, 4 Bdrms, 2443 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 6-24-16; Representing Buyer Representing Seller Representing Buyer Previous Sale: $493,000, 06-07-91 700 Francis Drive, $840,000, 4 Bdrms, 2069 SqFt, 1979 YrBlt, 5-20-16; Previous Sale: $314,000, 06-03-97 766 Glenside Drive, $1,100,000, 4 Bdrms, 2490 SqFt, 1947 YrBlt, 6-24-16; Previous Sale: $925,000, 07-24-15 Highly desirable Highly desirable Convenient location 3299 Greenhills Drive, $1,725,000, 3 Bdrms, 3082 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 5-19-16; MCC neighborhood with huge yard Previous Sale: $708,000, 03-19-90 3905 Happy Valley Road, $3,050,000, 6 Bdrms, 4578 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 5-20-16; JUST SOLD Previous Sale: $1,900,000, 01-22-03 Represented Seller 7 Hartwood Court, $1,375,000, 4 Bdrms, 2226 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 5-20-16; 24 Jennifer Highlands Ct, Lafayette Previous Sale: $300,000, 11-10-86 4151 Hidden Valley Road, $875,000, 4 Bdrms, 1794 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 6-24-16; Entertainer's Dream home with Previous Sale: $730,000, 11-02-04 yard. Sold at $1,369,000 1064 Leland Drive, $900,000, 3 Bdrms, 1621 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 5-18-16; Previous Sale: $840,000, 08-15-06 JUST SOLD 3963 Los Arabis Drive, $1,900,000, 3 Bdrms, 2185 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 5-20-16; Represented Seller Previous Sale: $1,650,000, 08-29-14 35 Oak Rd, Orinda 3687 Nordstrom Lane, $3,700,000, 5 Bdrms, 4381 SqFt, 2009 YrBlt, 6-23-16; Previous Sale: $2,950,000, 12-21-12 Fairy Tale Setting 3654 Walnut Street, $1,225,000, 3 Bdrms, 1525 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 6-21-16; Sold at $1,879,000 Previous Sale: $550,000, 02-10-04 3546 Silver Springs Road, $1,695,500, 3 Bdrms, 1834 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 5-20-16; JUST SOLD Previous Sale: $1,100,000, 09-18-09 Represented Seller 3266 Withers Avenue, $1,030,000, 3 Bdrms, 1388 SqFt, 1948 YrBlt, 6-23-16; 155 Erselia Trl, Alamo Previous Sale: $270,000, 07-15-94 1013 Via Roble, $1,425,000, 4 Bdrms, 2294 SqFt, 1975 YrBlt, 5-17-16; Artist's Delight with park Previous Sale: $342,000, 03-15-95 like yard. Sold at $1,750,000 MORAGA 2129 Ascot Drive #7, $419,000, 2 Bdrms, 1314 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 6-21-16; SOLD Previous Sale: $136,000, 04-10-90 56 Bates Blvd,Orinda 758 Augusta Drive, $873,000, 3 Bdrms, 1917 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 6-27-16; Represented Seller and Buyer Previous Sale: $785,000, 08-20-13 Spectacular Views 316 Corte Gabriel, $820,000, 3 Bdrms, 2018 SqFt, 1980 YrBlt, 5-19-16; Sold at $1,355,000 Previous Sale: $196,000, 12-30-86 135 Devin Drive, $925,000, 3 Bdrms, 1545 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 5-20-16; Previous Sale: $340,000, 05-05-95 VLATKA CAN HELP YOU WITH BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. 400 Deerfield Drive, $1,600,000, 3 Bdrms, 3041 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 6-22-16; WWW.BESTLAMORINDAHOMES.COM Previous Sale: $1,170,000, 09-16-11 11 Doral Drive, $775,000, 3 Bdrms, 2148 SqFt, 1978 YrBlt, 5-19-16; ©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office is owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. CalBRE License # 01908304 Previous Sale: $578,000, 11-05-01 ... continued on page D13 JULIE DEL SANTO BROKER/OWNER BEN MILLER DUDUM REAL ESTATE GROUP PROFESSIONALISM. INTEGRITY. RESULTS.

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WWW.DUDUM.COM LAFAYETTE WALNUT CREEK 999 OAK HILL RD., #100 1910 OLYMPIC BLVD., #100 Distinctive Properties LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 O: 925.284.1400 F: 925.284.1411 O: 925.937.4000 F: 925.937.4001 CALBRE #01882902 Page: D4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Setting the Stage for a Home Sale ... continued from page D1 Ironically, Norris moved to an area where she said staging was considered unnecessary. Stagers will tell you the unstaged homes are the ones that boost the sales price of homes that have been staged. Barbara Schwarz, founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals, likens transforming your home into something potential buyers see as their home to theater design. The project includes a director or professional stager, producers (the seller and listing agent), and an audience composed of potential buyers. There even may be critics (other agents) eager to point out the listing shortfalls. Schwarz says home staging works in a variety of locales with homes either vacant or occupied, with new construction and resale residences. Schwarz emphasizes the “three C’s” of home staging – cleaning at a top-to-bottom, white-glove level, decluttering, and assessing the color of walls and furnishings. Too much color may overwhelm potential buyers, too little will brand the spaces dull and drab. Schwarz suggests the stager Photo courtesy Sarah Kellar, Dana Green Team and homeowner strive for neutral background colors then add punch in small doses with pillows, curtains or area rugs. A neutral gray wall color is currently in vogue. Green says there are five steps sellers should take during the staging process. They should remove personal items, including family photos and children’s art, remove items of value, clear floors of clutter, organize clos- ets and repaint and clean or replace carpets. Nothing beats flowers when it comes to freshness, and both Green and Howell say they include a combination of quality artificial and real flowers in their staged homes. Howell cautions that real flowers must be changed out weekly, a chore she usually leaves to the professional stager. Howell suggests adding a complete landscape “haircut” and fresh paint to the to-do list if timing allows; she’d also recommend a complete flooring update before a house goes on the market. Photo courtesy Sarah Kellar, Dana Green Team “If a client wants an ‘as is’ sale, they will take less of a price hit if at least those elements are covered,” she said. Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, Howell continues. When staging and remodeling are combined, the result “can often make more than a $100,000 or greater difference in the net (price),” she says. It may also trigger over-list-price offers. A 2015 Profile of Home Staging by the National Association of Real- tors says the median dollar cost to stage a home is $675. It lists the most common rooms to be staged in order of importance as living room, kitchen, master bedroom, dining room, bathroom, children’s bedroom and guest bedroom. A house can be staged either using the homeowner’s furniture or with items brought in from a stager’s inventory of furnishings. "We can do as little or as much as the client needs,” Norris says. For more information on staging, visit: http://blog.pacificunion. Photo courtesy Sarah Kellar, Dana Green Team com/spring-staging-tips or http://www.iahsp.com. Wednesday, July 27, 2016 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: D5

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Stylish Solutions Christmas in July? Planning Prevents Panic By Ann McDonald it go.” Don’t be moved by someone else’s calendar, but DO take hold of your own. That’s why we are always planning! It’s to provide peace. Remember the financial example? Now, consider your home atmosphere again…for the upcoming holidays. Planning also prevents overdoing the décor. If we are able to create a beautiful aesthetic on paper ahead of time, there is no last minute super tacky add-in. If we love whimsy, we can plan for a singing reindeer, in a very specific place. Every year at this time, my team and I are busy designing and fabricating custom holiday items to be manufactured in August and September, and delivered to clients’ doorsteps, in October and November. You can plan the same way we do. How fun would it be if , when the holidays arrive, you were all planned out? While friends are in a panic rummaging through storage to find items, you can be enjoying the season, knowing a little bit of planning during the summer earned you free hours during the fall to work with a little less stress, and get in an evening tennis game. So what can you do? First, it’s simple. Walk your home today. Ask yourself some very simple ques- Photos courtesy of Couture Chateau tions: ow has your summer been so far, Stylish Suburbanite? I hope it’s been 1. Where will I decorate this holiday season? refreshing, relaxing and filled with fun gatherings of friends and family. 2. What colors do I want to use? While you’re basking in the summer sun, I am excited to share 3. What can I do ahead of time? ... continued on page D10 Hthis month about what goes on behind the scenes during this time of year for me, from late July to September, that very few know about. However, this makes fall and winter especially enjoyable and peaceful. The whole thing has to do with “Planning, to Prevent Panic.” For what are we planning? Well, just like we till soil for our gardens and plan retirement accounts for a financial season down the road, this part of the year is all about preparation for the Holiday Season. I can hear you, and see you say “Hold on….No!” But wait. Give me just a minute, and please don’t disconnect. I said planning! Not decorating. This is important. Do you plan your finances? Okay. And what happens when you don’t? Precisely. Now, what is more important than the atmosphere in your home? Especially around the holidays? Can you imagine if this year, there was actually peace? And no overspending last minute on décor items you didn’t really need, or even want? Then planning, Stylish Suburbanite, is the key, and the time to use that key is now. The Design Calendar: A Little Insider Information Every year in January, there are runway shows for materials to be used in holiday collections that designers will debut in late July and August. My team and I work in mid-December on next season’s designs. Come Janu- ary, we are in Atlanta, making sure we are on track with what is dropped into our hearts to design, via those runway shows. In the retail world, you find holiday items popping up as early as August for purchase. Why? Because people are actually buying then. My counsel to clients who are offended when they see items in the store? As Disney Princesses sing, “Let WWW.HOLCENBERG.COM Client satisfaction: a family tradition Just Sold 100 Via Copla, Alamo In the heart of Alamo close to the Iron Horse Trail and Rancho Romero School lies Michelle Holcenberg the perfect home with space [email protected] to spread out and enjoy the 925.253.4663 best the area has to offer. 5 CalBRE#01373412 bedrooms, 3.5 baths on a Wendy Holcenberg mostly level half acre. [email protected] 925.253.4630 Sold for $1,545,000. CalBRE#00637795

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It's not too early to start planning for holiday decorations. Photos courtesy of Couture Chateau Free Holiday Homes.” When our workshops kept selling out, this online course was the result. It provides true insider information, down to budgets and planning. Second, plan out the rooms you want to decorate and call out, to the best of your What’s nice? You enjoy in the privacy of your own home, on your own timeline. ability, each item and type. Source those items now. If they are in storage, where are The best part of being a Stylish Suburbanite? You get to decide. they? Make a folder, write it down. Until next month, live beautifully and peacefully, and get to planning! If you love to shop in the middle of the “season” for fun and to see what’s out there, that’s great. But do so by leaving only a few unplanned portions. For our projects and clients, we are designing now. Orders go in no later than Ann McDonald, IIDA, NAPO, is the Founder/CEO of Couture Chateau, a Aug. 15. If you think this might work for you, email me today, ann@couturecha- luxury interior design firm in Orinda. teau.com. For a complete blog post including other If you are more of a casual workshop learner, we host friends in September, af- design ideas, visit www.couturechateau. ter school is back in session, and show a hands-on method, complete with samples com/blog. to learn with. You can find more on these workshops on my website. The final way we recommend clients learn is from our online course, “Stress

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August Gardening Guide Don’t Tell Bees to Buzz Off By Cynthia Brian “I am weary of swords and courts and kings. Let us go into the garden and watch the minister’s bees.” — Mary Johnston

Blackberries are big and juicy this year. Eat raw or make a simple blackberry tart. a magical moment photographed in my mind. With much of summer spent outdoors, I’ve had individuals tell me that they don’t like to be in their gardens because of their fear of bee stings. Hon- eybees, bumble bees and other native bees are passive as they busily forage. They are not interested in humans and will only sting to defend themselves. With the thousands of bees serenading in my landscape, the only times I have been stung is when I’ve tried to rescue a bee from a swimming pool, fountain or other water feature. (Of course, if you are allergic to bees, it’s Passion Flower. Look closely at the intricacies of this beautiful specimen. Photos Cynthia Brian always good to have an updated pen of epinephrine on hand.) here is a symphony playing daily in my garden. While my husband Yellow jackets are meat eaters. Although these black and yellow carniv- turns on the stereo to listen to his favorite tunes, I merely open my orous creatures are also pollinators, they are mostly attracted to meat, fish, door or window to hear the melodic concert of nature. My favorite sugary substances, garbage, and, alas, our barbecues and picnics. Unlike bees Tmusicians include the thousands of bees buzzing, hummingbirds bustling, that sting once and die, yellow jackets have the ability to sting repeatedly. If birds singing, frogs croaking, water trickling, owls hooting and crickets you have bees landing on your plates as you are enjoying a meal outdoors, chirping. Sometimes the hawks or turkey vultures swoop low with the sound you have an invasion of yellow jackets, not bees. Bees flock to flowers, yel- of their flapping wings creating a “whoosh, whoosh” like a strong base. The low jackets to flesh. Find the nest and call Vector Control, (925) 685-9301, orchestra changes by the minute as the pollinators search for nectar that pro- a countywide free service paid through our taxes to eradicate these pests. duces one out of every three bites we consume. Yellow jackets are not music to our ears. This week as I was sitting on my porch putting on my boots, a hum- For the rest of the butterflies, moths, bees and musicians, cue the con- mingbird came to inspect the red mandevilla blooms next to me, then, rap- ductors and buzz on! Go into the garden to enjoy the show. idly moved to hover three inches from my nose for about 10 seconds. It was ... continued on page D14 Wed., July 27, 2016 OUR HOMES Page: D13 Obtaining a Mortgage is Not Easy These Days!! Let Mark Provide The Service and Expertise You Lamorinda Home Sales recorded Would Expect When Getting A Loan!! ... continued from page D2 Mark Zinman MORAGA ... continued Mortgage Broker/Owner 334 Fernwood Drive, $1,359,000, 4 Bdrms, 2390 SqFt, 1968 YrBlt, 6-24-16; MZ Financial Group Previous Sale: $880,000, 09-04-03 68 Gaywood Place, $1,350,000, 4 Bdrms, 3369 SqFt, 1967 YrBlt, 5-18-16; 415-203-6369 Previous Sale: $425,000, 09-27-95 [email protected] 3 Haven Court, $1,315,000, 3 Bdrms, 2283 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 5-20-16; 35 Williams Drive, Moraga Previous Sale: $444,000, 12-13-90 1305 Knoll Drive, $1,975,000, 3 Bdrms, 3419 SqFt, 1998 YrBlt, 5-18-16; Previous Sale: $1,150,000, 07-25-00 MZ FINANCIAL GROUP 152 Miramonte Drive, $689,500, 2 Bdrms, 1514 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 5-19-16; Previous Sale: $565,000, 03-28-08 Mark has been a Lamorinda Resident and Mortgage Broker for 15 years and 124 Santa Catalina Court, $1,625,000, 4 Bdrms, 2653 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 6-21-16; would love to put that experience to work in handling your mortgage needs! Previous Sale: $895,000, 09-29-03 MZ Financial Group handles financing up to $3,000,000. With 11 Williams Drive, $1,460,000, 4 Bdrms, 2552 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 6-24-16; Interest Rates at Historic Lows give Mark a call today to talk about Previous Sale: $1,285,000, 08-31-06 your specific situation! ORINDA Equal Housing Opportunity. Loan Officer Mark Zinman | [email protected] | CA Bureau of Real Estate License #01335252 | 125 Alta Haciendas Road, $3,600,000, 6 Bdrms, 4647 SqFt, 1983 YrBlt, 5-20-16 NMLS License #248181 | Pacific Mortgage Consultants Inc. | CA Bureau of Real Estate License #01378482 | NMLS License #2131 130 Camino Sobrante, $1,525,000, 4 Bdrms, 2368 SqFt, 1929 YrBlt, 6-23-16; Previous Sale: $650,000, 06-27-90 116 Coral Drive, $1,556,500, 6 Bdrms, 3041 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 5-19-16; Previous Sale: $1,375,000, 08-28-13 1 Crescent Drive, $1,575,000, 3 Bdrms, 2895 SqFt, 1989 YrBlt, 6-23-16 11 El Verano, $1,135,000, 3 Bdrms, 1706 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 6-23-16; Previous Sale: $835,500, 12-16-11 42 Michael Lane, $1,400,000, 3 Bdrms, 2228 SqFt, 1977 YrBlt, 5-18-16; Previous Sale: $510,091, 12-01-98 35 Oak Road, $1,879,000, 4 Bdrms, 4124 SqFt, 1992 YrBlt, 6-24-16; Previous Sale: $935,000, 10-21-99 49 Scenic Drive, $1,135,000, 4 Bdrms, 1856 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 5-17-16; Previous Sale: $915,000, 06-09-04 29 Tara Road, $1,150,000, 6 Bdrms, 2988 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 5-17-16 16 Valley View Lane, $2,600,000, 4 Bdrms, 4453 SqFt, 1979 YrBlt, 5-18-16; Previous Sale: $1,800,000, 10-21-09 Gen. 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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian ... continued from page D12 Refresher Steps for Sustained Buzzing - Build a house: allow for a small pile of leaves or branches to provide shelter. - Provide a fresh water source: birdbaths, fountains, ponds, even a small mud puddle for the butterflies. - Don’t use pesticides, insecticides or other chemicals that will kill the pollinators. - Offer a continual source of nectar and pollen by planting fennel, parsley, dill, lavender, tubular, colorful flowers, milkweed and shrubs. - Attract a diversity of buzzers to your garden with drifts of the same plant so that they can see and smell the buffet. - Don’t be afraid of the native bees, honeybees or our other flying winged friends. They are not interested in harming you unless they are defending themselves. Let them do their business.

Trending in my garden: - Santa Rosa plums, cherry plums, Asian pears, apples, blackberries and tanger- ines are finding their way to tarts, barbecues, sauces, salads and drinks. - Zucchini is growing as fast as the pods in “Invaders of the Body Snatchers.” - Wisteria boasts a second flush of purple. - Roses and stargazer lilies perfume the air and beautify my garden. - Herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro, fennel, sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary and tarragon) are flourishing. A drip system irrigates the bucolic garden leading to the peaceful pond. Photos Cynthia Brian - Hydrangeas are finally blooming. I love putting a hydrangea in a Deckora- tions container from www.Jberrynursery.com, then planting in a shaded area when the blooms fade. - Passion lower vines are growing on my fence featuring intricate show-stop- ping blooms.

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Monthly Tips: KEEP fruited plants evenly moist to avoid blossom end rot. PRE-ORDER new garlic varieties for a September delivery. Four new ones that are offered by Sow True Seed (www.sowtrueseed.com) include Early Red Italian, Red Russian, Geor- gian Fire and Majestic. Everything tastes better with garlic. DRY herbs and flowers during the summer to use for infusions into homemade cosmetics, shampoo, steams and masks. EAT the tendrils of peas. Stir-fry or eat raw. Many unexpected veggie greens are edible, including turnip, radish and beets. Never eat the leaves of rhubarb as they are poisonous. PINCH back annuals for a fuller display all summer. EMPTY any vessel holding water, even as small as a bottle cap to prevent mosquito larvae from breeding. Change birdbaths daily or add Dunks to non-moving water. DEEP soak trees like magnolia or redwoods, especially when you see them dropping abun- dant leaves. CHECK outdoor pots and containers daily for moisture level. Pots dry out very quickly in this hot weather. SNIP the tops of your herbs as they flower to use in your salads and sauces. SKEWER vegetables and fruits from your garden to barbecue on your grill. Toss the items in a bowl with olive oil, lemon, and herbs, refrigerate overnight, skewer, grill and enjoy. I use peppers, melons, plums, apples, radishes, zucchini, tomatoes and mushrooms. ADD pea gravel to paths for easy walking and to prevent mud runoffs in the winter. CONTACT Vector Control if you have a mosquito, skunk or yellow jacket problem. The phone number is (925) 685-9301. HANG yellow jacket traps ONLY on days that you are having a picnic or outdoor event. If SERVE on an Agricultural Task Force you have traps always engaged, you will attract more yellow jackets. Interested in preserving and promoting agriculture in Contra Costa Happy Gardening! Happy Growing! County where the value of crops rose 7 percent? The Contra Costa ©2016 Board of Supervisors is seeking individuals who are interested in serv- Cynthia Brian ing on the County’s Agricultural Advisory Task Force. Meetings take The Goddess Gardener place in Knightsen. Application forms can be obtained at www.co.con- Starstyle® Productions, llc tra-costa.ca.us or by telephoning the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors [email protected] (925) 335-1900. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, www.GoddessGardener.com August 12 to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 106, County 925-377-STAR Administration Building, 651 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553. For Tune into Cynthia’s Radio show at more in depth intel, contact Chad Godoy, agricultural commissioner www.StarStyleRadio.net and director of Weights & Measures, at [email protected] or (925) 646-5250. I am available as a speaker, designer, Cynthia Brian with sunflowers by a summer and consultant. water feature for pollinators. Lamorinda’s Leading Independent Real Estate Firm

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