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Campo Goalie Noel Raine makes a long reach at Saturday’s game against the Knights Photo Tod Fierner Lamorinda Watches NCS Championships read stories on page 21 and 23 Multiple Births, Multiple Challenges . . . but Tons of Fun! By Jennifer Wake this week hether they are pushing double strollers months of her little ones lives. Before Syndey performance or activity.” at Lafayette Reservoir, cheering for and Preston were born nine months ago, Dynnel Lafayette mom Kathy Kessenich, whose Teens Talk Cars Wthree soccer teams at once on the envisioned sleeping when the twins slept and triplets (Nicolle, Nellie, and Nathan), age 7, attend fields at Miramonte, or keeping close watch for peaceful bliss. Burton Valley Elementary along with sister Gwen, runaway toddlers at the Moraga Commons, par- “Boy, was I wrong,” she said. “I think I slept age 9, says she tries to stay as organized as possible ents of multiples (be it twins, triplets, or more) for about 30 minutes at a time before I had to get up at home to help with school work. abound in Lamorinda. and start all over again: breast feed one, then bottle “Our kitchen has become a mini-school,” she Over the last few decades, multiple births feed, then pump, put one down and start all over with said. “I have replaced pictures on the wall with a have risen for women of all ages, but according to the next one.” write and wipe poster for everyone’s spelling list for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the And the challenge of multiples gets more com- the week, and posters with reading related info on it. Page 4 largest growth has been among older mothers, es- plicated as they grow. My first-graders don’t always want to do their home- Treeline Triathlon Returns pecially those aged 35 years and over. Between Moraga resident Kim Nichols’ – whose12- work together, so I need to single thread them to get 1980 and 2004, the twin birth rate increased 31 year-old triplets, Spencer, Emily and Clark, are in it done.” She cut back a little on sports this year and percent for women aged 20-24, and 133 percent sixth grade at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate – said plans to start splitting them up next year, so they have for women aged 40-44. that until fourth grade, it was quite a juggling act. the opportunity for independence. While raising multiples is becoming more “During special parties or performances, in kinder- Jane Kelson’s twin 17-year-old daughters who common, it does not come without its challenges. garten, for example, I would spend seven minutes attend Campolindo are deciding whether to foster Dynnel Ryan of Lafayette said she has never at a time in each classroom, rotating in and out their own independence in college next fall. Page 6 known life to be harder than it was in the first three hoping to catch just a few moments of each child’s ... continued on page 9 Lafayette’s Retail Success Advertising The Olsen Team Sleepy Hollow - Custom New Construction VILLAGE ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE Contact Sue, Lara & Ben 925.253.2530 Heading NEW LISTING - OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 View Current Listings - Search the MLS - Meet the Team Opportunity5300 Sq. Knocks! 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The final matinee performance will approach with opening student band The Bentley Calendar, SMC Happenings 8 crescendo at the Acalanes Performing Arts Theater Jazz Group with original Tower of Power horn HOW TO CONTACT US 8 featuring the Contra Costa County Honor Jazz player, Mic Gillette. Celebrating the Big Band Era Small Cut, Big Consequences 9 Bands beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday March 9th. of Jazz, the sweet sounds of the 30’s and 40’s will St. Mary's Mourns 10 ring true in the halls of the Bentley School Not Just Little League 11 Thursday, March 6th, “Jazz for All Ages” Lamorinda Real Estate 12 Featuring KCBS radio personality Al Hart, Performing Arts Theater. Business 13 ... continued on page 10 Schools 14-16 Mailed to 24,600 homes and businesses in Lamorinda. Spelling Bee Winners 14 return to: Lamorinda Weekly • P.O. Box 6133 • Moraga, CA 94570 Lafayette Kids Say Hola 16 PRSRT STD U.S.POSTAGE Dining 18 PAID In the Back Yard 19 AD-VANTAGE Sports 20-23 St. Mary's Rugby 20 Lifelong Miramonte Fans 22 Dons Get Payback 23 Classifieds 22 Shop Moraga 24 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 2 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 Lamorinda Community Calendar, Notes, News Lafayette Calendar NEW LAFAYETTE LISTING! City Council 7pm Community Center, Manzanita Room 561 Morecroft Road 500 St Mary’s Road 5BD/4BA, 3583sf + 133sf bonus space Monday, Feb 25 Views/Oaks/Lvl Yard on .37 Acres Downtown Strategy Stunning Remodel Inside & Out Advisory Committee $1,895,000 Wednesday, Feb 22 - 7pm City Offices # 240, 3675 Mt Diablo Blvd. (925) 339-1918 Planning Comm. 7pm [email protected] Community Center, Manzanita Room DanaGreenTeam.com 500 St Mary’s Road Thursday, Feb 21 Community Workshop Once Again Wows Residents Design Review 7pm Community Center, Manzanita Room By Cathy Tyson the nuts and bolts of the Plan Market & Economics, Oppor- 500 St Mary’s Road ast week Wallace Roberts audience members were asked individual questions were an- and were asked their opinion tunity Sites, and finally Cli- Tuesday, Feb 26 L& Todd (WRT) held the to rotate between five worksta- swered. on a three-page questionnaire. mate Protection. Park, Trails, Rec. 7pm second of three Lafayette tions where more detailed in- Attendees were inundated Stations included Transporta- ... continued on page 17 Community Center Downtown Strategy Commu- formation was given and with important information on tion & Parking, Public Space, 500 St Mary’s Road nity Workshops. The United Wednesday, March 12 Methodist Church Fellowship Diablo Foods Oak Hill Rd. Safeway Emergency Prep. 9:15am Hall was full of concerned res- B City Offices idents, many of whom had 3675 Mt, Diablo Blvd. Suite 265 C D been to the first workshop, N L Wednesday, March 12 A J K community movers and shak- O Senior Services 3:30pm I P ers, along with important City E Community Center, Alder Room staffers and City Council 500 St Mary’s Road F Mt. Diablo Blvd. H Thursday, Feb 28 Members. Lafayette Plaza check online: An audience member G commented, "I’m going to give Moraga Rd. Medium-Density Housing (6-19(6-19 DUs/acre)DUs/acre) Town of Lafayette: Net New Development: them 15 minutes to get my at- High-Density Housing (20+(20+ DUs/acre)DUs/acre) http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us M Retail & Housing tention." An hour and a half Residential: 544 DUs Retail • all meeting notes Office later he was still at the meeting. Commercial: 23,826 SF • calendar updates Office & Housing ° Retail & Office After being welcomed by Net0 New250 500Development: 1,000 1,500 2,500 Feet Chamber of Commerce: Retail, Office & Housing Jim Stickley, a Principal of Residential: 544 DUs http://www.lafayettechamber.org Lafayette Downtown Strategy Redevelopment Guideline Zones WRT, and hearing presenta- Commercial: 23,826 SF Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC A Traffic Analysis Zones • local businesses tions from experts on trans- Option 1: Land Use Bay Area Economics Febuary 12, 2008 Fehr & Peers • upcomming events portation and parking, Map shows Option 1 of 2 Land Use options presented at the Workshop. It is part of the “Community Workshop #2: Presentation Materials” which can be downloaded from the City website. You also can find no Police Blotter this week sustainability, and economics, related documents: http://www.lovelafayette.com scroll down to “The Strategie for Downtown Lafayette” Road Rage at Budget Meeting Green Business not everyone is on the same Ware Designs By Cathy Tyson page. Mayor Anderson wanted Initiative Fine Jewelry since 1977 to respond to what he described • Custom Designed Jewelry as the frustration level of citi- in Lafayette • Remodel Heirloom Jewelry zen speakers at the meeting, By Sophie Braccini • Expert Repair “The City Council continu- ony Eichers is not only • Appraisals 50% off the Vice President- Gen- • Pearls Restrung ously is responding to the roads T Watch Battery Tues 12-5 Wed-Sat 10-5 issue. I hope we can earn your eral Manager of the Lafayette Now $5, Reg $10 confidence.” For the record Park Hotel; he wants to become 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 1 watch battery per person. Exp. 3/15/08. “The Forge” Usually installed while you wait. Anderson stated, “we are fully a “green” mentor for the 283-2988 www.waredesigns.com W/coupon. Restrictions apply. funded and at full capacity for Lafayette business community. 2008 road repair given the cur- And there’s no better venue to rent staffing level.” do so than the newly formed Coming Soon to Lafayette... Council Member Anduri Green Committee, spearheaded said that the anticipated $1.8 by the Lafayette Chamber of The Candy Store of Your fter the usual formalities an unfunded $23 million road million dollar surplus this year Commerce and Sustainable Wildest Childhood Imagination! Aat the recent Budget repair backlog. Yet, according will all go to road repair. Lafayette, a local non-profit Workshop and Municipal Goal to Falk, “Lafayette has been ag- “I’ve been here for all group. Setting meeting Steve Falk, gressive about seeking new four failed measures. We need “We started the group be- City Manager and Tracy sources of revenue to fund crit- to do a Finance Committee II,” cause we thought there would Robinson, Administrative ical shortfalls. Notably the City added Council Member Don be an interest in the business Services Director gave very has recently: doubled the park- Tatzin. community for “greener” prac- thorough presentations on ing meter rate, doubled the “Our top funding priority tices,” says Jay Lifson, Execu- Lafayette’s current financial number of parking meters, is to spend any extra money on tive Director of the Chamber. situation. hired a consultant to audit the the roads,” said Council Mem- He adds, “We were surprised It was a surprise to no one City’s impact fee structure and ber Carol Federighi. Respond- and delighted by the interest that road conditions would recommend ways to find new ing to comments, she that immediately sprung.” dominate the meeting. Clearly revenues and finally made fee- continued, “Camino Colorados Steve Richards, one of the none of the concerned residents based recreation programs self- is at the top of the list for re- founders of Sustainable that spoke up were happy with sufficient.” pair.” Lafayette agrees, “I was ex- the state of asphalt in town. In addition there has been Creating a budget for ba- pecting people to show up out Lafayette’s revenue some discussion about institut- sically an $11 million dollar per of curiosity. But I was surprised sources are limited, due to a ing a business license tax on a year business is no easy task. by the level of passion and en- lack of larger retail establish- sliding scale depending on the Goals are generally discussed ergy people brought in.” ments contributing sales tax size of a business. For exam- in the early months of the year, The movement started dollars to the general fund. ple, Safeway would pay more then with input from the City when Sustainable Lafayette Even though the City is run than Nitro Dog. Council, staff prepares a draft joined the Chamber last year very efficiently, it provides the The city has made a con- budget, which the Council re- and started discussions with The New Mercantile Bldg. lowest per-capita police certed effort to educate the pub- views in the spring, and usually Lifson. 3591 Mt. Diablo Blvd. staffing in the County and has lic about municipal finance, but approves in June. ... continued on page 17 (925) 299-YUMM ATTENTION: SENIORS AGE 64-85 RECEIVE UP TO $1,000,000 of your HOME VALUE IN CASH*

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• No payments or interest License#01264953 Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 • visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 3 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Lamorinda Community Calendar, Notes, News Moraga Calendar MOSPRO 2008 on the June Ballot? City Council 7:30pm An issue not on the agenda takes center stage at Town Council meeting 4(%2%3!.%7.%)'("/2 Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School By Sophie Braccini INYOURNEIGHBORHOOD 1010 Camino Pablo group of Moraga residents natures to be sent to the County the initiative was not put on the #ALLORVISITMETODAY Wednesday, Feb 27 Mike Rosa State Farm Agent, rallied on Wednesday, Feb- for verification. Once the County June ballot. !GENT.AME 3TATE&ARM!GENT A 1042 Country3TREET!DDRESSs#ITY 3TATE:IP Club Dr Suite 2D • Moraga 0HONEs% MAIL Planning Comm. 7:30pm ruary 13th at the Town Council verifies the signatures, the Town Dave Bruzzone reminded license # 0F45583 • 925-376-2244 • [email protected] Hacienda, La Sala Room meeting to urge the Council to Council can order staff to prepare the Council that he and his 2100 Donald Drive have the Moraga Open Space an impact report within 30 days. lawyer had sent a letter that was Monday, March 3 Parks and Recreation initiative Town Clerk Rhonda Basore said received by the Town on Febru- š Design Review 7:30pm (also known as MOSPRO or the the County had been busy with ary 7th. 0 3TATE&ARM)NSURANCE#OMPANIESs(OME/FFICES"LOOMINGTON ),sSTATEFARMCOM Hacienda, La Sala Room Bruzzone initiative) placed on the last election and was going to ... continued on page 17 2100 Donald Drive the ballot in June. The Council begin certifying a sampling of Monday, Feb 25 had not placed this topic on its signatures before the end of this Shop Moraga First Launches Website Park & Rec 7:30pm agenda for the evening. week. The Council must issue By Sophie Braccini Hacienda, Mosaic Room Petitions for two very dif- an Order by March 7 for the ini- it,” says the young man. “It was 2100 Donald Drive ferent open space initiatives have tiative to be placed on the June obvious, however, that it was Tuesday, March 18 recently been circulated in Mor- ballot. The signatures would be one of those things that needed Liaison 8:00am aga. MOSO 2008, proposing to back in time for the February to be done but no one was going Fire Station 1280 Moraga Way freeze land for open space use 27th regular Town Council meet- to do, since everyone in the only, came first but was with- ing, but that would leave very lit- group is a volunteer with limited Friday, March 14 drawn as the group decided to tle time to staff to write an impact time available.” Stubblefield de- Town of Moraga online: rewrite part of it to address con- report, and no regular Council cided to develop it himself http://www.ci.moraga.ca.us cerns emanating from the Mor- meetings were scheduled be- through his new company, the for: • all meeting notes • calendar updates aga Country Club and St Mary’s tween February 27th and March Community Marketing Group. College. In the meantime, the 7th. He created a resource that any- Bruzzone family, which owns “We want you to act now,” one can use to explore what most of the land targeted by speakers pleaded, “We want you Moraga's business community MOSO 2008, proposed another to be diligent, fair and consis- has to offer. initiative that provides for devel- tent.” The tone of the discussion By October 2007, he had opment possibilities, as well as mounted as some members of most of the businesses on a map. Funny Money, 2/13/08 A Safeway cus- open space and monies for the the public inferred that the Coun- Stubblefield’s idea was that the tomer noticed a $20 bill he received in site should be a community- change from a checker didn’t look right. town. cil was purposefully delaying the fter the Shop Moraga First ness of Moraga businesses and building tool as well as a Cham- The bill was tested and proved to be coun- The MOSPRO petition process. One gentleman threat- Acampaign started early the benefits of shopping locally. terfeit. It was taken into evidence. garnered more than enough sig- ened the Council with a recall if 2007 and the Art, Wine, and Grant Stubblefield, who ber building site; a way of Merchants' Faire came and went, has been a member of the com- showing the potential of people Bomb Threat, 2/08/08 An irate male called the Shop Moraga First commit- munity almost all his life, had an coming together for better com- in a bomb threat to McCaulous. The store New Tenant in the Moraga Center? was evacuated and cordoned off. Bomb By Sophie Braccini tee turned its attention finding idea. “We thought of a website munity. ... continued on page 10 dogs and BART PD cleared the store and ite Aid has asked the Moraga has had a very long business rela- other ways to promote aware- with all Moraga businesses on no suspicious devices were found. Alert officers found a female suspect in the park- RPlanning Department for an tionship with the owner of the ing lot and a male who had been drinking, application for a “permitted use Center, the Bruzzone family: TM just down the street. McCaulous’s staff permit” within the Moraga com- “Over the years we’ve worked The Right Lender to Know identified him as causing a ruckus in the mercial zone. Rite Aid has not yet very well with them,” he says, store. The subject was arrested on a parole filed the application with the “and if there is a better way to “My clients keep coming back because they violation and bomb threat. Town. serve the Moraga population we know I’ll find the best loan program for them Rite Aid seeks to occupy the are certainly ready to discuss it.” D.U.I., 2/07/08 Moraga Police stopped a every time.” store where McCaulou’s is Joan Bruzzone confirmed PT Cruiser going 49 m.p.h. in a 35 m.p.h. Gordon Steele, Mortgage Consultant zone on Rheem Boulevard at Hall Drive. presently located. Should the ap- that her family “has had a very During the stop, the officer noticed that he plication materialize and be ap- friendly relationship for eons” had been drinking. A field sobriety test was proved, McCaulou’s would with McCaulou and that they “had 925-627-7109 failed and subsequent blood alcohol test probably relocate to another part been in communication for sev- came in at .08%. of the Center. McCaulou’s owner eral years on this relocation.” www.rpm-mortgage.com/gsteele Gordon Steele Disposition of Evidence CA Dept. of Real Estate - real estate broker license # 01201643 Moraga Moraga Police Dept. no longer needs Roodveldt Memorial Scheduled property related to case 07-578 for ddie Roodveldt, co-founder of the Moraga Chamber of Com- evidentiary purposes. All evidence is going to be disposed of. If you are in- Emerce and former Director of the Lafayette Chamber of Com- volved in the case and have owner- merce, passed away on Tuesday, February 12 at California Pacific Moraga ship of items involved please contact Medical Center in SF, after battling cancer. Roodveldt was 57 years the Moraga Police Dept. Property Of- old and is survived by his wife Lillian and his son Andrew. ficer Heather Pomeroy at 925-376- Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Roodveldt was a 2515. All Evidence will be destroyed strong believer in service both to the community and internationally. after Feb. 28, 2008. He was an active member of the Moraga Rotary Club, serving as its Hardware & Lumber Found Property President in 2002-2003 and named its “Rotarian of the Year” in 2004. Moraga Police Dept. has 4 bicycles, He was very involved with the Rotary International Youth Exchange 1 gym bag, 1 inflatable bedroll and Program, serving as the chairman of Northern California for the last a bike helmet that was turned into found property. If any of these five years. Invigorate your home this spring with items belong to you please call Friends are invited to a memorial service to be held Sunday, Feb- Ralph Lauren paints, featuring an Heather Pomeroy at the Moraga ruary 24 at 2p.m. at the chapel of St. Mary’s College, at 1928 St. Police Dept. at 925-376-2515. If Mary’s Rd., Moraga. exquisite selection of colors & textures items are not claimed on or before In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Moraga Ro- Feb. 28, 2008 the items will be sent tary Club Foundation, PO Box 122, Moraga, CA 94556. to auction or be destroyed. Four Very Special Lamorinda Homes!

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This particular home is two sto- Planning Process Review 8:30am ries and features an inner courtyard. Architect Robert Hidey Architects, Landscape architect Hart Howerton and Master developer Brooks Street tion. icy against geologic hazards and Planning Conference Room at City Hall Senior Engineer with the it protects the property of the City 22 Orinda Way t the Orinda City Council Agreement.” provided for the formation of City of San Ramon, Robin collectively rather than through a Friday, Feb 29 AMeeting on February 5, “The site is geologically local assessment districts for pre- Bartlett said, “Coming up with homeowners association. Mayor’s Com. Liaison 9am staff recommended that a hearing complex, including highly folded vention, mitigation, abatement or Community Room at City Hall the assessment amount is a bit of When the original presenta- 22 Orinda Way to consider the formation of the volcanic and sedimentary rocks. control of geologic hazards: like an art. It’s somewhat analogous tion was made, City Council Monday, Mar 3 Wilder Geologic Hazard Abate- Geotechnical challenges at the landslides, land subsidence, soil to figuring out insurance risks. members were concerned if there ment District (GHAD) be set for site include highly expansive erosion, and earthquakes, either Every GHAD is different de- would be a fiscal impact for the check online: March 4 at the Library Audito- soils, existing undocumented fills actual or threatened. pending on area soils, likelihood City. There were assured by Town of Orinda: rium. Interested residents are and steep cut slopes associated Orinda won’t be the only of liquefaction, landslides and Wilder’s Geotechnical Engineer http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us/ welcome to attend. with an abandoned quarry,” states city in Contra Costa County to other factors.” Once a per home that the answer is no. • all meeting notes This will be the first GHAD ENGEO, Inc., Wilder’s provider have a GHAD. Canyon Lakes, a assessment is determined, it will Wilder’s “Ranch House” • calendar updates in Orinda. According to Jason of geotechnical engineering. subdivision of over 1,000 acres be divided among the projected sales office is currently being Keadjian, Spokesman for Wilder, Only residents of Wilder near Danville formed one in Chamber of Commerce: maximum of 245 homes in the built and will be open later this http://www.orindachamber.org/ “It’s intended to set aside money will pay the assessment. It will 1985. The City of San Ramon development. summer. The developer is in the • local businesses and fund proactively long-term appear on their county tax bills. formed a GHAD in 1990 in the Funding for the Wilder process of finalizing a sales pro- • upcomming events maintenance for slopes, retention Funds will go toward annual Dougherty Valley area, that when GHAD will be set up in perpetuity gram and will begin initial sales ponds, storm water systems, in monitoring, maintenance and a totally built out will encompass to provide a long-term reserve in- in the next several months. The the event of a landslide or earth- plan of control by a certified en- 11,000 housing units making it dexed for inflation for prevention, first of four architectural plans quake. It provides a budget that’s gineer geologist. possibly the biggest GHAD in monitoring, maintenance, mitiga- were extremely well received by funded by homeowners. The GHAD’s are actually a rel- California. Because of the num- tion and large-scale repairs for ba- the City of Orinda. Over 1400 Bev Mo Burglary, 2/12/08 Three City deserves credit for requiring atively new phenomenon, the ber of residential units within this sically any kind of earth people have expressed an interest adults entered Bev Mo and spent it as part of the Development Beverly statute, enacted in 1979, particular GHAD, the assessment movement, or potential movement. in the project, so far. some time in the store without making a purchase. A short time Teens Talk Cars at Orinda Motors later the suspect, one of the orig- By Sophie Braccini inal Bev Mo three, entered the store, where an employee saw her put two champagne bottles in a large purse. She and her pals drove away in a red Ford Taurus.

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Racers ders are not up for all three helped monitor the cycling TTriathlon swims, rides finish with a run through the segments of the event, you can course last year and will per- and runs its way back to Lam- rolling hills of the Campo gather some friends together form the same service this orinda on Saturday, April 26th. neighborhood and a victory lap and enter as a relay team: One year. Most of the proceeds Triathletes from across the around the high school’s track can swim, another bike, and a from the 2008 event will be Bay Area will be joined by as friends and family cheer. third run. Or perhaps you like used to support the programs local enthusiasts in a 400- Moraga Parks and Recreation to swim and cycle but run- and facilities of the Moraga meter swim, 14-mile cycle and Director Jay Ingram expects ning’s not your thing? Your Parks and Rec Department, 5K run. the early finishers to cross the neighbor just might be de- with $3000 again going to the The event takes place at line by about 8:15. lighted to join in the fun with- CERT program. Campolindo High School and The Treeline Triathlon is out the necessity of getting wet Registration opened Jan- on surrounding surface streets. a ‘sprint distance,’ or ‘baby tri,’ or running the risk of having to uary 1 and continues through The impressive Soda Aquatic which makes it accessible to change a flat tire. the day of the event, although Bike route Center will host the swim por- everyone, according to return- “There are many people the entry fee goes up on April tion. The race begins when the ing Race Director Carl Martin that have a bad knee or bad 1st and again for those who first swimmer enters the pool who encourages Lamorindans ankle that can't do the run, but wait until race day to enter. at 7:00 a.m. Damp participants to get out there and give it a that would like to be part of the Right now the cost is will then head out for a scenic, try: “I’m a firm believer that event. The relay offers just $70/adult, $40/student (12-18), fast-paced, two-wheeled cruise you can do anything you set that. In fact, it’s a great oppor- and $120 for a relay team. The through Canyon and back, with your mind to…completing a tunity for families to train to- race is open to anyone age 12 a brief detour up and down triathlon gives you a great gether,” says Martin. and up, and there will be male Camino Pablo, taking care as sense of accomplishment.” Being faster than your and female winners awarded in they cross over that street’s in- If your legs/knees/shoul- peers comes complete with each age group: 12-18, 19-29, bragging rights – just ask the 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ and Lafayette City Council relay the top three in the relay divi- team that did its city proud last sion. For more information, go year! to http://www.moragatri.com/. In 2007 the Treeline The Moraga Treeline Triathlon raised $2000 each for Triathlon is sponsored by Vil- the Hacienda Foundation and lage Associates, the Moraga the Soda Aquatic Center Parks and Recreation Founda- (925) 482-7112 Scoreboard Fund, and $3000 tion, Silicon Connections, For- for the Community Emergency ward Motion Sports, Sharp 24/7 Airports & Local • Hybrid Vehicle Response Training (CERT) Bicycles, Kiwanis Interna- www.orindataxi.com program, whose volunteers tional and your friendly neigh- borhood newspaper. We provide reliable, experienced Body Markers (and other volunteers) Needed caregivers to help seniors remain The task of marking the bodies of triathletes as they prepare to compete is but one of the many independent in their own homes. volunteer jobs available at the Treeline Triathlon. The Moraga Parks and Recreation Department is also looking for volunteers to help out at the check-in area, pool, along the 5K run route, in the • Companionship transition zones and at the finish line. Pre-event set-up help is needed as well. • Meal Prep/Clean-Up Parks and Rec Director Jay Ingram says there are several opportunities for service organizations Caring In-Home Companions and Boy Scout/Girl Scout Troops, so if you’re looking for a community service project this spring • Transportation/Errands the Treeline Triathlon may be just the ticket. Event proceeds will go to benefit the Community 925-376-8000 • Alzheimer’s/Dementia Emergency Response Training program, and Parks and Rec programs and facilities. • Bathing/Dressing & more Moraga Parks and Rec has scheduled two volunteer orientation sessions, one on a weeknight and www.SeniorHelpers.com one on a weekend to accommodate different schedules: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:00 p.m. and Call for free assessment/consultation Saturday, April 5th at 2:00 p.m. For more information call Moraga Parks and Rec, 888-7045. From the Triathlon Training Trenches By Lee Borrowman ance. I was pleased, on the first Lafayette Jazz Fe s t i v a l day of class, to find myself also in the company of a handful of folks with the same goal as mine: Bentley School Theater Crossing the finish line, before dark. Triathlete, Race Director Thursday, March 6th, 7:30PM and self-described “disciplinar- Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage, Sponsor ian” of triathlon trainees, instruc- tor Carl Martin serves as personal trainer and sometimes head cheer- Bentley Jazz Ensemble with guest Mic Gillette leader for each class member. & Martin has put everyone on a training schedule, offering extra Big Band of Rossmoor help and coaching to those of us with ‘problem areas,’ such as my own inability to run a mile (much less 5K) to save my life. Martin Friday, March 7th, 7:30PM can often be heard to say, with the Diablo Foods, Sponsor utmost sincerity, “Helping you get to a higher level and achieve your Carl Martin, Treeline Triathlon Race Director and training instructor goals brings me to a higher level Stanley Jazz Messengers or a creature of comfort such Treeline Triathlon on April 26th as well.” & Fas your’s truly, the idea of (or die trying). Martin also mails out plunging into an outdoor pool at Many of the 20+ participants weekly ‘readers,’ brings in guest Jamie Davis and his Trio 8:00 a.m. on a chilly Saturday in the Moraga Parks and Rec De- speakers and schedules ‘field morning in February was akin to partment’s Triathlon Training class trips’ to supplement his own vast my worst nightmare. My kids could finish a triathlon tomorrow experience. Race sponsor For- Saturday, March 8th, 7:30PM have never even been allowed to with relative ease, such as my own ward Motion joined us last week- wake me until after 8:00 on week- boss (publisher Andy Scheck), end for a discussion of cycling Oakwood Athletic Club, Sponsor ends. Yet rise and plunge I did, al- some who are triathlon veterans, form and the importance of wear- beit largely out of fear of potential and some with the vigor of youth. ing the right running shoes. The Acalanes Jazz Ensemble public humiliation should I not They are there to rise to an even week before, we visited Sharp Bi- with the keep my promise to finish the higher level of athletic perform- cycles in Lafayette where owner and sponsor Matt Sharp gave a Wayne Wallace Quintet demonstration of proper bike fit. I’d no objection to being the ex- periment, but had I known I’d be baring my right leg for an audi- Acalanes Performing Arts Center ence I’d have shaved and mois- turized. A true gentleman, Sharp Sunday, March 9th, Matinee 3:00PM wisely said nothing. Despite the fact that my Concord BMW and Bill Graham Foundation, Sponsors classmates continue to look up with surprised smiles every week C o n t ra Costa County Honor Jazz Bands that I manage to show up for class, training as part of a local High School - Guest Director Frank Sumares group is perfect for those of us who might be inclined to slack-off Middle School - Guest Director Ted Moore when we think nobody’s looking, and offers a way to reconnect Tickets for Thursday or Sunday...... $7 ea with old friends at the same time. Tickets for the Friday or Saturday...... $16 ea I’ll let you know how we Tickets are available at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce are all doing in a few more weeks; in the meantime, you may see me jog-walking through your neigh- ( 9 2 5 •2 8 4 •7 4 0 4 ) w w w . l a f a y e t t e c h a m b e r. o r g Triathletes-in-training Maria Chaves, Ana Perez and Tanya Salmeron watch as Matt Sharp (Sharp Bicycles) demonstrates proper bike fit using a hapless ‘volunteer’ borhood. Happy Trails! Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 • visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 7 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • Life in LAMORINDA • Local Women Discuss Aging, Plastic Surgery and Acceptance By Jennifer Wake our faces and bodies as we age. According to the Ameri- because she said, “I no longer more confidence in themselves Discussion questions included can Society of Plastic Surgeons recognize myself and I see and radiate that confidence into how people deal with the mes- there were 11 million cosmetic girls in their 20s getting plastic the community.” sages in society to look a certain procedures conducted between surgery.” Three years ago, while on way, and how far we are willing 2004 and 2006, up 48 percent “There is something in our an eight-day backpacking trip in to go to be attractive. from 2000, and $11.5 billion culture that makes us want to be the Sierras with her husband, Susan Lucier of Orinda was spent on cosmetic proce- younger,” one attendee said. who was 72 at the time, Smith bravely told one of the small dures. From 2000 to 2006 there “Older people don’t really re- ran into two young men who breakout groups that she had was a 420 percent increase in spect themselves.” didn’t see Smith and her hus- gone to a plastic surgeon six Botox injections. Lafayette Senior Services band as older, just as fellow hik- months ago for a consultation. “What kind of pressure is coordinator, Mei Sun Li, said ers. “They asked us: Was the “I have had a lot of sadness in going to be put on those women, the new source of discrimina- pass difficult? Can we make it my life over the last five now 30, when they reach 40 or tion is age. “As we get older, it’s over it?” she said. “I told them years,” said Lucier, who is an 50,” Lucier said. “We talk about harder to get around. The body it was fine, and they were re- attractive, fit woman who the technological divide, but I is giving way and that’s a part of lieved because they said the ‘el- plays tennis and walks regu- wonder how divided our society image as well,” she said. “We derly woman’ who gave them larly. “When you go into the will be by those who do [cos- become invisible in the con- their pass said it might be too office, everyone is very young. metic enhancements] and those scious of younger people.” tough. That ‘elderly woman’ I suddenly felt very old.” who don’t.” Smith, however, refuses to was 50 years old.” A TV monitor sat on the Author and facilitator MJ become invisible. “I’m still ac- “Having strong role mod- doctor’s desk in his office, and Ryan said women face conflict- tive, still doing things I’ve done els is key,” she said. “When you at first Lucier didn’t recognize ing feelings about their appear- before,” she said. “I’d like to meet people, you become a her own picture on the screen – ance as they age in our society think that those who don’t [do model for what is possible.” her face with no makeup, her today. “My two best friends are plastic surgery] probably have Sandra Smith expresses her views on aging with other participants on hair pulled back in a headband. 10 years older than me. When I Feb.7 at the Lafayette Community Center Photo Jennifer Wake “I was dumbfounded,” she was in my 40s, my two friends hen Sandra Smith, who wasn’t old to me,” said Smith, a said. “I’m in the role of self- got face lifts in their 50s,” she Grand Re-Opening Sale serves on the Lafayette backpacker and avid hiker her- deception.” said. “That kind of ambivalence W all Karastan Senior Services Commission, self. “She was who I wanted to With cosmetic surgeries is what this is all about.” 20% off Wool Carpet was 27 years old, she met an 80- become.” and enhancements now One woman, whose friend Feb 23rd - March 8th year-old woman coming down Smith was one of more widely available – and more in her 70s recently got a face lift, from climbing Yosemite Falls. than 65 women (and two men) socially accepted – the out- came to get a grasp on the per- Come in today and let our Smith has never forgotten the who met at the Lafayette Com- ward appearance of aging is son she is behind her face. 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John teaches digital pho- more information contact Gerald De 199 Brandon Rd., Pleasant Hill. ner Dance on Saturday, February Los Angeles musician Rhiannon tography, digital art. multimedia and Venuta at 817-8429 or the Moraga The Lafayette Senior Services Book 23 at Temple Isaiah, Lafayette. The Evans Acree will lead the congrega- graphic design at Contra Costa Col- Parks and Recreation Dept at 925- Two Body Work Classes presented Club (LSSBC) celebrated its 3nd an- evening features a catered dinner and tional singing in both Welsh and Eng- lege in San Pablo. 570 Center St, 888-7045. Fridays Afternoons free of charge. niversary and continues to flourish. dancing to the music of the acclaimed lish. A Te Bach (little tea) will follow Rheem Valley Shopping Center/next Luk Tung Kwen helps practitioners to We read a wide variety of books and Campolindo Jazz Band under the di- in the church social hall. Members of to Longs Drugs in Moraga. The Parents for a Safer Environment, achieve body wellness with goals sim- have lively discussions; join us on the rection of Harvey Benstein. Proceeds all choirs in the Lamorinda area are Gallery is open Tuesday through Sun- celebrates 5 years of success in pro- ilar to western physical therapy. It also 2nd Monday of every month if that support the Campolindo High School welcome - just bring your voices! For day, 12-5 pm. tecting public health and the environ- promises to combat some chronic sounds like fun. Call for more infor- Instrumental Music program. Tickets further information, contact Idris ment in Moraga and County-wide. conditions and build resistance to a mation or a list of upcoming books. are $50 for adults and $40 for students, Evans at (925) 283-0912 or by email Lafayette Gallery’s new show, Ob- New participants are welcomed this host of illnesses. The program relies March 10th, 10:30 AM – Noon (2nd and are available at campomusic.org. at [email protected] jects of Affection is open through Saturday, February 23, 2008 to vote on the 36 body movements performed Monday of the month) Lafayette March 1st and will be featuring works on future projects for 2008, followed slowly and repeatedly. Fridays (Feb Community Center -284-5050 Bernard Slade’s “I Remember 2008 Lafayette Jazz Festival March from 22 artists. Lafayette Gallery, 50 by a dinner party with live French 22, 29; March 7, 14, 15, 22) 1:00 – You” playing 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb- 6-9, Bentley School Theater and the Lafayette Circle, is open Tue. to Sat. music. For information contact Susan 1:50 pm. Lafayette Community Cen- The 2008 Sister-to-Sister Summit ruary 24 at DVC. Acalanes Performing Arts Center. from 11am to 5pm. 925-284-2788, JunFish junfish@ gmail com ter, 500 Saint Mary’s Rd, Lafayette. for middle school girls will be held Featuring Buddy Bedford, who has Tickets can be purchased at the cham- www.lafayettegallery.net. (925) 283-4609 or visit our website: at Acalanes High School on March 15, never quite gotten over a brief, pas- ber website: www.lafayettecham- www.pfse.net The Orinda Woman's Club is cur- from 9:00-3:30. Pre-registration is re- sionate affair he enjoyed 25 years ago. ber.org. (see article page 1 and 10) LECTURES rently welcoming applications for quired, by March 7: http://www.aau- When a young beauty enters the Orinda Library presents a ARF Mobile Adoption in Moraga major beneficiaries for their 2008 Fes- woml.org/Sistertosister.html lounge one rainy evening, he is WomenSing, an auditioned chorus, FiresideChat with author William The Animal Rescue Foundation’s mo- tival of Trees fundraising event to be stunned by her resemblance to his lost Sounds and Sweet Airs, Vivaldi’s Poy Lee, author of “The Eighth Prom- bile adoption will be at Aegis, Sunday, held in November. Application dead- Free afternoon concert Fri., March love, but the romance that ensues Beatus Vir, Hasse’s Miserere, Orbàn’s ise: An American Son’s Tribute to His February 24th 11:00am to 3:00pm. line is March 4, 2008. To obtain an 14th, 1:30-2:30 performed by the comes to a halt when the young miss Mass, Mendelssohn’s motet, Surrexit Toisanese Mother. ” The award-win- Come and see the adorable pets! application, please contact: Barbara Muir Trio led by Lafayette harpist introduces him to her eccentric Pastor Bonus, a set on texts from ning memoirhas garnered local and Áegis of Moraga 950 Country Club Woolmington-Smith Wendy Tamis. Diane Maltester on mother—the woman he once loved in Shakespeare, a celebratory St. national attention since its publication Drive, Moraga 925-377-7900 [email protected] clarinet and Karen Anderson vocal so- London. Diablo Valley College’s Per- Patrick’s Day set with Artistic Director in 2007. Tuesday, February 26, 7 - www.aegisliving.com prano round out the group which will forming Arts Center, 321 Golf Club Martín Benvenuto, Accompanist Paul 8pm. Free. 26 Orinda Way in Orinda. The Moraga Movers' Monthly play musical works from a variety of Rd., Pleasant Hill. Tickets are $12 Caccamo, Jubilate Orchestra. For more information, please call Lafayette Hiking Group Luncheon will be held on Monday, classical and operatic sources. Let us ($10 for members), and parking is Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m., Holy (925) 254-2184 or visit the library Meet at Lafayette BART’s main en- March 10. This month's guest speaker know you are coming by calling us at free. Call (925) 687-4445. Names University Chapel, Oakland website at ccclib.org. trance at 8:30 a.m. We form carpools will be Moraga Town Manager Phil 284-5050. Light refreshments will be Sunday, March 16, 4 p.m., St. Mary’s to the trailhead. Remember to bring Vince. The social hour begins at 11:00 available. Donations at the door ap- Piano Jazz Café on Sadie Hawkins College Chapel, Moraga, reception "Understanding Autism Spectrum lunch, water, layered clothing, good and lunch is served at noon - for preciated Day Featuring the Jazz Keyboard follows. Tickets: $10-$25 May pur- Disorders" Roxanne Mysinger, walking shoes, sun protection and $15/person, enjoy corned beef and Members of the Contra Costa Per- chased online at www.womensing.org, Ph.D., who recently opened a private money to contribute toward gas, forming Arts Society, Friday, Feb 29, at the door, or by calling (925) 974-9169 practice in Lafayette, will provide bridge tolls and parking. February 23 1:30-2:30pm.The venue is informal valuable information regarding this - Wildcat Canyon, moderately strenu- Saint Mary’s College and relaxed with inspiring musical ART alarming, costly and seemingly sky- ous 5 miles. March 8 - Cataract Trail, Campus Happenings SMC faculty, staff and non-SMC stu- standards (Cole Porter, Bill Evans, A photo exhibit of the Selma to rocketing disorder among our children Marin County -Climb the canyon on dents. Sonny Rollins et al) and a featured Montgomery March will be on dis- at the Lafayette Library on March 13, this beautiful well maintained trail For info: call (925) 631-4381 or visit jazz vocalist Vivian Perry partnering play at the Orinda Community 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Topics she will winding past numerous water falls at www.stmarys-ca.edu for reserva- with colleague Christopher Johnson. Church’s new Art Gallery Wall in the cover include: what the common signs their spring best. Grand views of the tions. There is no charge but, as usual, a sanctuary through mid March. of autism are, how it is diagnosed, Pacific Ocean and of San Francisco at small donation at the door would be Sponsored by the Committee for what causes it, what role inheritance lunch time. Moderately strenuous 7 appreciated. Call us at 284-5050 so we Lectures, Art and Music plays, symptoms over time, how miles. Email LafayetteHiking@com- have enough “tea and crumpets” on autism is treated, and the latest re- cast.net hand. Lafayette Community Center, Lectures: search. Lafayette Library, 952 Moraga 500 Saint Mary’s Rd. “Former Presidential Nominee to Rd. Lafayette, 925-283-3872 Wine Appreciation Series, Friday, February 22nd 6:30 to 9PM Discuss 2008 Campaign” Lafayette Town Hall Theatre pres- "Gaming the Olympics: Symbols Join us for an informative evening and Former Massachusetts Governor ents “Moonlight and Magnolias “ and Images in China's Quest for learn to apply a few simple principles Photo by Ken C. Young, Moraga; and 1988 Democratic presidential Through – March 15 www.kcyoungfineartimages.com National Identity" A fascinating dis- to turn your palate into an increasingly nominee Michael Dukakis will dis- This story brings audiences into the in- cussion by Dr. Wah K.Cheng, associ- confident guide. We’ll unlock some cuss the current presidential race as side of the office of legendary pro- Special Events: ate professor of History at Mills pairing secrets and provide tips and in- well as public transportation issues. ducer David O. Selznick during the “Sacred, Secular and Stylized College about the politics and tension sights for everyone from novice to Sponsored by the Roy and Patricia final moments when he is transform- behind the 2008 Summer Olympics in connoisseur. We will taste 5 wines and Santos” Disney Forum, the event is free and ing the best selling book, “Gone with China. Wed, Feb27th at the Lafayette sample foods to go with them. A power point presentation by open to the public. the Wind,” into one of the most Library. Reception begins at 6:30 Lafayette Community Center, 500 Pamela Thomas, M.A., Lecturer, Monday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. beloved movies of all time. Contact p.m. and program begins at 7p.m. For Saint Mary’s Rd.. Register on-line at Religion and the Arts, Dominican the Town Hall Theatre Company Box Soda Center more information, call (415) 293-4600 www.lafayetterec.org, $40. School of Philosophy and Theology. Office for exact dates and times Town For info, call Tim Farley, Director of Photo-Journalist Matt Herron covered (World Affairs Council) or (925) 283- Friday, Feb. 29 from 5 to 6 p.m. Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Community and Government Rela- the Civil Rights struggle for Life, 3872 (Lafayette Library or go to cc- Crab Feed and Silent Auction, Sun- Reception: Mexican-themed appe- Street at Moraga Rd., Lafayette. 925- tions, (925) Look, Time, Newsweek and the Sat- clib.org or itsyourworld.org. Lafayette day, Feb 24, 4-8 pm tizers and beverages. 283-1557 or www.thtc.org. 631-4830 urday Evening Post in the 1960s and Library 952 Moraga Rd. Lafayette Oakwood Athletic Club-Lower Court- Lecture & reception free to current his photographs have recently been 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette. Din- The Orinda Preschool Presents Hearst members, children 12 and Art Exhibitions: displayed in Washington, DC at the JUST FOR KIDS ner to include, crab, pasta, french 13th Annual Art & Music Festival under; $5 general admission. Friday, Smithsonian Institution and at the Jus- bread, salad, ice cream, and coffee. “Pinturas de Fe: with The Puppet Company and Musi- Storytime for Three to five year olds Feb. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. tice Department to commemorate the Beer, wine and soft drinks will be The Retablo Tradition in cal Performances by Total Rhythm will enjoy listening to stories, singing Soda Activity Center 40th anniversary of the signing of the available for sale. Proceeds benefit Mexico and New Mexico” and Jacqueline Lynaugh as Mother songs and learning fingerplays fol- Part of “Pinturas de Fe: the Retablo Voting Rights Act. Matt Herron will Soroptimist International of 24-680, a Pilgrimage, procession, and the cre- Goose as well as arts, crafts, musical lowed by a simple craft. No sign-ups Tradition in Mexico and New Mex- be speaking on Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 non –profit organization that works to ation of home altars and shrines are performances, bake sale, face paint- required. Mon, Feb 25, 11:15am, ico” Exhibition at 11:30 am at the Fellowship Hall of improve the lives of women and girls ancient religious practices that en- ing, and more. Saturday, March 1st Lafayette Library (see Art Exhibitions below) Orinda Community Church in cele- in local communities and throughout dure today in many cultures around from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 10 Irwin bration of Black History Month. His the world. $35.00 per person. No the world. This exhibition tells the Way, Orinda. "Peek-a-Boo Time" Stories: Songs, “1724 Stradivarius at Saint topic will be “The March to Voting reservations needed. 925-890-1167. story of one such tradition as it www.topsonline.org/media/map.html Rhymes and Rhythm Tue, Feb 26, Mary’s College” Rights – Selma and Today.” The pub- 10:00 AM 0-12 mos. Orinda Library evolved in the Americas from the $7.50 per person. Children under 2 are The Associate Concertmaster for the lic is invited. Moraga Women’s Society February time of the Spanish Conquest to the free. For information and tickets call San Francisco Symphony, gifted pi- Toddler Lapsit Storytime Wed, Meeting, Monday, February 25th, present day. Today, individual artists (925) 254-2551. anist Marc Shapiro, and violinist ex- Moraga Art Gallery Show to run Feb 27, 10:00 AM Stories, songs and coffee 9:30 a.m. Meeting 10a.m. faithfully carry on the tradition of Speaker 11.am. Holy Trinity Cultural traordinaire Nadya Tichman (who The Northern California Welsh through March 16 The Moraga Art bounces for infants to 3 year-olds and hand painted retablos, and contem- Center, 1700 School St., Moraga, St. will play on a 1724 Stradivarius pur- Community invites you to join us at Gallery featuring the work of jewelry their caregivers. Please choose one porary artists from diverse cultural Mary’s Professor Patrizia Longo, from chased by the Symphony for her ex- our musical celebration of traditional designer Karen Blum-Boateng, John storytime to attend a week. backgrounds draw creative inspira- the Department of Politics, will be clusive use) will appear together in Orinda Library tion from this popular art form. speaking about Engendering Medi- the College Chapel on March 2. The Áegis of Moraga invites you to our Exhibition runs through April 6 cine. Free, no reservations required. program will include Beethoven’s Lapsit/Toddler Time at Moraga Li- Hearst Art Gallery St. Patrick’s Day brary- 10:30am, Wed, Feb 27th, For more info call 376-3520. Sonata No. 8 in G-Major for Violin March 5th and March 12th. Stories, and Piano, Prokofiev’s Sonata for Vi- St. Monica's Women's Faith Shar- “William Keith: The 1880s Paint- Sunday Brunch songs & action rhymes for young chil- olin Solo, Stravinsky’s Pastorale, ing invites you to join us Tuesday Feb. ings” Works from the 1880s, which dren and their caregivers. Somei Satoh’s Birds in Warped Time 26 for the second section of our two- marked a decade of great changes in For ages 6 months to 3 years with II and Saint Saen’s Sonata in D- part Lenten series with Chiara's William Keith’s life. On view in the adult participation. Moraga Library Minor. A champion of contemporary Lantern. We meet at St. Monica's William Keith Room. Hearst Art music, Ms. Tichman has had pieces Peace Center, 1001 Camino Pablo, Gallery Pajamarama Storytime dedicated to her by composers Peter Tuesday, Feb 26. 7pm. This family Moraga at 9:30am-11:30am. This is a free event with babysitting available Schickele and Jim Lahti. Last April Exhibition hours: Wednesdays through Sun- storytime includes stories, songs and she premiered a duet written for her fingerplays for the young at heart. Put for a small fee. For more information days, 11 am until 4:30 pm and her husband, guitarist John Admission: $3 adult; children 12 and under on your jammies and slippers and call Kimberly 631-0792. Imholz, by composer Allen Shearer. free; free parking don't forget Teddy! All ages. Web site: http://gallery.stmarys-ca.edu. Tele- The Gun Violence Crisis: Causes Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. Lafayette, Library phone: 925-631-4379 Join us in celebrating and Solutions. A panel of experts Saint Mary’s College Chapel For more information about upcoming events discusses the social, economic and St. Patrick’s Day Ventriloquist Steve Chaney & Cor- Tickets: $20 general; $15 seniors at Saint Mary’s College, visit the college web- nelius Crowe, Thurs, March 13, 4 public health devastation of gun vi- (65+); $2 SMC students; $10 for site at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/news-and- Bring your family to our p.m. Steve and his friend Cornelius events/events.html. Sunday Brunch Crowe will provide a fun filled show for ages 3 and older. Moraga Library Sunday, March 16th Please submit events to: [email protected] Programs and Events at all 11:30am to 1:30pm Lamorinda Libraries can be found at Enjoy Corned Beef • O’Brien Potatoes http://ccclib.org/programs/ Lamorinda Weekly is an independent publication, produced by and for the residents of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, CA Eggs Benedict • Scones • Omelet Station OTHER EVENTS Irish Coffee and More! 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Printed in California. Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 9 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • Life in LAMORINDA • Woman’s Ordeal Underscores the Fragile Nature of Good Health Margot & Hal Kaufman By Jennifer Wake Real Estate. Real People. ing NF and in my case he caught it early,” she said. Necrotizing fasciitis is a Margot 925.260.4787 destructive infection of mus- cle and fat tissue. According Hal 925.260.4799 to the U.S. Centers for Dis- ease Control (CDC), NF is www.TheKaufmans.com caused by the Group A Strep- tococcus (GAS) bacterium NF, the CDC suggestion is Multiple Births, Multiple commonly found in the throat simple: thoroughly wash and on the skin that comes in your hands, especially after Challenges . . . but Tons of Fun! direct contact with infected coughing and sneezing and ... contined from page 1 wounds or sores. before preparing foods or The CDC states that eating. GAS can be present in the “Persons with sore throat or on the skin, yet throats should be seen by a cause no symptoms of dis- doctor who can perform tests ease. “The majority of GAS to find out whether the illness infections are relatively mild, is strep throat,” the CDC such as ‘strep throat’ or im- states. “If the test result petigo,” the CDC states on its shows strep throat, the person Web site. “Occasionally, should stay home from work, however, these bacteria can school, or day care until 24 reach parts of the body where hours after taking an antibi- Alecia Larson takes a well-deserved outing one month bacteria are not usually otic. All wounds should be after returning home from the hospital Photo provided by Larson found, such as the blood, kept clean and watched for ast December, Moraga hind her right knee. Larson’s deep muscle and fat tissue, or possible signs of infection Lresident Alecia Larson, husband, Spencer, rushed her the lungs, and can cause in- such as redness, swelling, 47, was finishing up what she to the emergency room. vasive infections.” drainage, and pain at the said was a normal day: a ten- After days of diagnostic Dr. Rhodes drained fluid wound site. A person with signs of an infected wound, Dynnel and Zack Ryan of Lafayette take their twins, Sydney and Preston, nis lesson at Moraga Country tests and blood work, the from Larson’s leg and re- 19 mos., for a wagon ride around the block Photo Jennifer Wake stored blood flow to the in- especially if fever occurs, Club in the morning. “After- John Muir Medical Center “They have navigated the take 10 weeks off work to help, fected area so the antibiotics should seek medical care.” ward, I felt a little tired,” she emergency room surgeon on often rough waters of middle thanks to the Family Medical would work. Fortunately, no While NF is very diffi- said. “I didn’t think anything call, Dr. Gregory Rhodes, school and high school, and Leave Act (FMLA). “He helped significant tissue had to be re- cult to get in the first place, of that.” told Larson’s husband that he have benefited from the constant with every feeding, changing, moved. Larson said there are a few Later in the afternoon, “had a bad feeling” about companionship of a best friend etc. When he went back to Larson was extremely precautionary things she took she felt really exhausted and what this could be and said and confidante,” Kelson said. work, the first week was scary,” lucky. Although NF is an ex- away from this ordeal. came down with a 103 degree he wanted to do immediate “The question everyone asks she said. “It was only me.” tremely rare condition, with “Never ignore a high fever as fever and uncontrollable exploratory surgery on her them these days is: ‘Are you Rosi went back to work only 500 to 1,500 cases oc- an adult. A sharp, burning chills. “I have felt tired and knee; that time was of the going to go to the same college?’ after the babies were 3- curring annually in the pain in a muscle that is not an exhausted before in my life, essence. They don’t yet know how to an- months-old. “Luckily I was able United States, once con- obvious muscle pull or strain but this was a feeling I had “He then told my hus- swer.” to adjust my work schedule to tracted more than 20 percent is cause for alarm. And don’t never felt before,” she said. band he would have to ‘do Along with multiple col- three 12 1/2 hour days a week of patients with NF die, and wait – get to the emergency “I knew something was terri- what he needed to do’ once leges and multiple activities, and one 10-hour payback day a survivors are often left with room.” bly wrong.” he got in there,” said Larson, come multiple costs. month to make up the 40 hour massive tissue loss causing After undergoing two Feeling better the next who by then had been trans- Mom of three, Lynette Pot- work week schedule,” she said. significant disfigurement surgeries, a massive round of day, Larson went about her ferred to the ICU. She was ter, found costs to be much more “My husband cares for the twins and/or disability. antibiotics, and a nine day normal routine, but that after- diagnosed with necrotizing than expected for her twins one day a week by himself – Like many patients who stay in the hospital, Larson is noon she was overcome by a fasciitis (NF) – more com- Cheryl and Dylan, 2, and older bless his heart – and we have a contract NF, the initial cause now back on the tennis court sharp pain in her lower right monly known as the flesh- daughter Sarah, 3 ½. “A double babysitter twice a week.” is often unknown. Larson had enjoying life. abdomen and a few hours eating bacteria. “Luckily, Dr. stroller with an optional ‘jump Even Amy Cocotis’ 86- nicked her right shin in the “I was released from the later by a debilitating pain be- Rhodes had experience treat- seat’ by Valco costs nearly year-old grandmother (a retired last week of November, and hospital with some surgical $1,000 – but it’s worth every nanny) watches her 3-month-old although she continued to scars and a grateful heart,” penny,” she said. twins Josette Marie and Jeaneva change the bandage, it did not she said. When Lafayette resident Anne once a week. heal. Larson’s doctors cul- For more information Heidi Madderra had her twins Cocotis recommends that tured the razor nick and could about necrotizing fasciitis, Noah and Emmery 19 months anyone expecting multiples not conclusively prove it was you can visit the CDC’s Web ago, she thought she had enough should join a twins parenting the point of entry for the in- site at baby clothes. “But after the first group. “Volunteer to help an- fection, but were confident http://www.cdc.gov/nci- week of them being home, I only other member a few hours a there was no other probable dod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/group had enough clothes for maybe week,” she said. “It really point of entry. astreptococcal_g.htm. two days,” she said. “I have helped me to prepare by show- To avoid contracting learned about shopping at con- ing me the worst and best case signment stores for clothes and scenarios. I could raise one child toys.” in my sleep, I think.” Law Office of Radcliffe & Radcliffe Orinda resident Rosi Kim- For all these parents, the 455 Moraga Road, Suite A ball received a lot of donated joys far outweigh the challenges. Since 1994 Moraga, California 94556 Multiple Daily Visits - Overnights - Daily Dog Walks clothes from friends, and gifts “I think everything is more 925.376.2325 – 925.376.2328 (fax) - Personalized Service - Plant & Home Care from friends and family for15- fun with two babies. When we month-old twins Jack and An- go to grandma and grandpa’s, Serving Lamorinda for over 30 years. 1 FREE VISIT with 4 day min* naliese. “There is also the sale there is one for each to hold,” *Overnights not included, new clients only twice a year for multiples where Dynnel said. I stock up,” she said. “It’s still not too late for Martha C. Radcliffe – Estate planning 925-932-5833 Bonded & insured-References-Veterinary Approved Like many other fathers, more,” she added with a smile. Lisa J. Radcliffe – Family Law, custody, support and visitation Member of Pet Sitters International www.petnannymarlene.com • [email protected] Kimball’s husband was able to The Hearst Art Gallery of Saint Mary’s College presents pilates, yoga, reconditioning Exhibits & Events Pinturas de Fe: CLASSES WORKSHOPS SERVICES The Retablo Tradition in Pilates Pilates Innovation One-on-One Training Mexico and New Mexico F.I.T. Intro to Yoga Postural Assessment Yoga Teen Yoga Pro Shop at the Hearst Art Gallery Saint Mary’s College through April 6, 2008 ur approach to reconditioning is based on helping clients achieve Special Events: O their goals by integrating Resistance Training, Pilates, and Yoga. Our studio Friday, February 29, Soda Activity Center offers a personal and professional environment, perfect for those seeking the Sacred, Secular and Stylized Santos, a power knowledge to help themselves understand and implement their full potential. 5 – 6 p.m. point presentation by Pamela Thomas, M.A., Lecturer, Religion and the Arts, Dominican www.absolutecenter.net School of Philosophy and Theology

Reception: Mexican-themed appetizers 6 – 7 p.m. and beverages. Lecture & reception free to current Hearst members, children 12 and under; $5 general admission.

Exhibition hours: Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission: $3 adult; children 12 and under free; free parking “The Source of Intelligent Fitness” Web site: http://gallery.stmarys-ca.edu. Telephone: 925.631.4379 3658 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Ste 101 Lafayette, CA 94549 [925] 299.9642 The Hearst Art Gallery is accredited by the American Association of Museums. LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 10 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 Eighth Annual Lafayette Jazz Festival ... continued from page 1 Share your thoughts with our community! Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the express views of the writers and not necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. All published letters will include the writer's name and town (please give us your phone number for verification purposes only), and should be 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for length or legal considerations. email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 Dear Editor, form and be treated as part of a team. I hope you As a parent of a child with special needs I was will print more articles on people in our com- gratified to read the article by Jennifer Wake munity who are trying to make a difference in about Coach Verducci. He sounds like a won- the lives of special kids. Thanks for making my derful coach and an even more wonderful per- day. son. It means the world to our kids to be Alice Piper, Lafayette included in sports activities and to wear a uni- Saint Mary’s College Mourns Loss of Beloved Professor By Jennifer Wake undreds of students, 1993 to 2005. The program see life in a new light. Like John Santos Quintet at a past Generations In Jazz Festival Photo provided Hfriends and colleagues prepares first-generation col- their Hollywood counterparts, Friday, March 7th, “Jazz mous with Bay area val are on sale now at the gathered at a prayer service in lege students (primarily this special group of teachers Singer and Swingin’ Jazz” Latin/Funk jazz music. Lafayette Chamber of Com- the Saint Mary’s College Latino and African-American invites us to discover the Jazz and Blues stylist Opening the evening will be merce. Tickets range in price Chapel on Feb. 11 following students from the Bay Area) power of the mind and the gift Jamie Davis will perform the 2008 Folsom Jazz Festi- depending on package. Bent- the shocking death of long- for college through summer of the inner life. Most impor- with his trio. Davis, the head- val winners, Acalanes High ley Theater performances time professor John Dennis, coursework, mentoring and tant, they want to teach us to lining vocalist with the Count School Jazz Ensemble di- will be $7 and $16. Shows at Ph.D. Dr. Dennis was killed enrichment activities. value life, to discover our Basie Orchestra from 2000 to rected by Rick Meyer. the Acalanes Performing Arts at his home in Oakland on Ironically, just last unique gifts and to love our- 2003, will debut in Lafayette Sunday, March 9th, Center will be $7. For ticket Feb. 9. He was 59. month, Dennis taught a Janu- selves and others.” for the first time at the Bent- “Honor that Jazz” information, contact the At the prayer service, ary Term course entitled, “Be- Dennis sought to “em- ley School Theater after an Sponsored by LASF and Lafayette Chamber at (925) Brother Michael Sanderl de- yond Death and Dying,” power, enrich and inspire stu- afternoon workshop for local the Bill Graham Foundation, 284-7404 or visit their web scribed Dennis as someone which invited students to dents to take time to revisit the student musicians at Stanley the fifth annual Contra Costa site at who educated many minds “view life and death through losses in their personal lives Middle School. Opening for County Middle School Honor www.lafayettechamber.org and touched hundreds of multicultural lenses.” and to explore the questions of Jamie Davis and his Trio will Jazz Band with Guest Direc- hearts. In the course description, the immortality of the soul and be Bob Athayde and his tor Ted Moore, followed by Dennis was a member of Dennis wrote, “America its need for ‘salvation.’” award-winning Stanley Jazz the sixth annual Contra Costa the Saint Mary’s History De- abounds in ‘truth seekers’ who In addition to his 29-year Messengers, a group of stu- County High School Honor partment, teaching a variety of have sought to know ‘God’ tenure at Saint Mary’s, Dennis dents from the 6th, 7th, and Jazz Band with Guest Direc- courses including Modern and the spirit-world first hand. also taught at City College of 8th grades of Lafayette’s tor Frank Sumares will per- African History, Roman and Whether triggered by a near- San Francisco. He earned a Stanley Middle School. form at the Acalanes Early Christian Thought, as death experience, a life-alter- bachelor’s degree from UC Saturday, March 8th, Performing Arts Center for a well as courses in the Gradu- ing spiritual encounter, an Santa Barbara and a doctorate “It’s all about the Rhythm” matinee performance at 3 ate Liberal Studies Program. active dream life, a deep- in African History from Stan- The Wayne Wallce Latin p.m. The brainchild of Mary He was also director of the seated quest for meaning, or ford University. Jazz Quintet, will be featured Fettig, this group is com- High Potential Program from the gift of ESP, they come to for a spirited performance prised of the bay area’s best highlighting his arrange- student jazz musicians from ments with Brazilian and local high schools and middle Shop Moraga First Launches Website Afro-Cuban rhythms. Born schools. ... continued from page 3 and raised in San Francisco, Tickets for the Eighth Jamie Davis Photo provided “The Shopmora- sional sites. For $15 a year, Wayne's name is synony- Annual Lafayette Jazz Festi- gafirst.com website is just Chamber members get pic- what the Town of Moraga tures, logo and a map to their YOU’RE INVITED! needs to improve communi- location; non-members pay cation between residents and $55 for a premium listing. shu uemura the business community,” Over 250 businesses are al- says Edy Schwartz, President ready present, in both shop- launch party of the Moraga Chamber of ping centers and office MARCH 8, 2008 I 7–9:30PM Commerce. “Before you can buildings; home businesses rsvp by March 1st I 925.962.1900 shop in town, you need to can be included in the direc- know what’s available. Grant tory by calling Stubblefield at has created websites for Mor- 408-5428. aga businesses that make Stubblefield is a St them more than a storefront Mary’s alumnus who’s al- Grant Stubblefield wearing the that one just walks past. It ways wanted to see a better Shop Moraga First button Photo Sophie Braccini gives details that surprise res- synergy between campus and idents with what is available town, so a special section has many years to connect more 33 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette in their Town.” been added to Shopmora- with the Saint Mary’s Col- www.ShelbySextonSalon.com (in(in LaLa FiestaFiesta Square)Square) •• 925.962.1900925.962.1900 The site has over 100 gafirst.com where Saint lege community,” adds visitors per day. 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Not given notice that unless the buses chocked full of in- Finding a property with a take the property back (banks quite the picture of Emerald payments are brought up to vestors looking for that dia- good deal of equity and a mo- are not in the business of City from the Wizard of Oz date, it will sell the property mond in the rough, are tivated seller can be a better owning single family homes) one would imagine. One of to the highest bidder. guided to and from one va- find. Such homes typically and the borrower’s credit is the hottest topics in our Lenders can foreclose for cant home to another in have been well maintained salvaged. From the Buyer’s everyday news headlines is other reasons, but the most neighborhoods that were and cared for throughout the perspective, the short sale is the term “FORECLOSURE.” common is when the bor- once thriving. years. anything but short. Even Reports of eye catching sto- rower is more than two pay- The acronym, REO, is This after the Seller accepts ries like, “West Nile Virus ments in arrears. If the owner defined as “REAL ESTATE brings us an offer, the bank Linked to Bank Foreclo- does not bring the loan cur- OWNED.” This is when a to realm still needs to give sures,” or “Tenants are Latest rent, the bank will auction the bank has taken the property of the it their rubber Mark Shaw is a Real Estate Victims in Foreclosure Epi- property at a public sale. back from the home- stamp. One Broker with ReMax Accord demic” are currently more A note of caution: Con- owner and now agent I spoke in Lafayette. common than ever. tact an attorney if you are an owns the home or with said, He can be reached at 297-0332 or [email protected] What exactly is a fore- investor purchasing a home building as part “The lender closure? What does the term from an owner occupied of its portfolio. said they number of other related busi- “short sale” mean? REO… property where a Notice of A lender can would re- nesses may catch pneumonia. wasn’t that the Speedwagon Default has been filed. either spond in Thus, it’s patients’ job to Rock Band? A few weeks ago, 60 auction two continue the practices and A Foreclosure Property Minutes broadcast a segment the weeks disciplines to heal themselves is a home in foreclosure – on Stockton, the “foreclosure prop- and and grow strong again, and to when a notice of default has capital of the nation.” Brown erty or they remember that aside from all been filed in public records. lawns and Real Estate signs hire a took else, “there’s no place like It means the owner has bearing the riders “Bank Real Es- two home.” stopped making mortgage Owned” are pervasive in this tate Com- “short sale”. A months! pany to market the home on short sale is a pre-foreclosure Right before the Multiple Listing Service. term when the encumbrances close of escrow, the bank Lamorinda Home Sales continued It has been reported by some exceed the value of a prop- foreclosed on the property Your ad will LAFAYETTE Last reported: 5 Real Estate agents that they erty. The homeowner may and my buyer was crushed.” LOWEST AMOUNT: $513,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,280,000 have seen the same property have fallen behind on pay- Many times asset managers reach more MORAGA Last reported: 2 sell for a better price on the ments as a result of a mort- have 400 files on their desk. HOME SALES LOWEST AMOUNT: $720,000 presented by HIGHEST AMOUNT: $730,000 MLS than at a local auction. gage rate reset or for a host of This take a number and sit then ORINDA Last reported: 4 There are some superb other reasons. The end result down attitude can have some LOWEST AMOUNT: $703,000 opportunities to invest in a is that the property can no buyers pulling their hair out. HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,530,000 26,000 LAMORINDA Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate informa- bank owned property. In the longer be successfully sold So, in the case of purchasing tion company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published past, some banks have been without a “shortage” of funds a short sale instead of Buyer five to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from homes and public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither known to “bundle” blocks of which are owed to the bank. beware it’s, “Buyer Be Pa- Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. homes and sell them to cash Many borrowers will contact tient.” LAFAYETTE ready investors for pennies their bank to negotiate terms Which ever way you businesses in 1050 Brown Avenue, $1,060,000, 4 Bdrms, 1965 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 1-22-08 on the dollar. But not all requesting the bank to forgive slice it, REOs, Foreclosures 855 Hidden Pond Ct, $1,340,000, 4 Bdrms, 3188 SqFt, 1991 YrBlt, 1-29-08 REOs are a deal. Many are the portion of the difference and Short Sales are all part of Lamorinda! 2283 Hidden Pond Ln, $1,200,000, 4 Bdrms, 3188 SqFt, 1993 YrBlt, 1-18-08 686 Los Palos Drive, $1,280,000, 2 Bdrms, 2297 SqFt, 1946 YrBlt, 1-30-08 damaged or deteriorated, on what is owed vs. selling the overall makeup of the 3579 Terrace Way, $513,000, 1 Bdrms, 402 SqFt, 1946 YrBlt, 1-16-08 often times from sitting for price plus expenses and com- Real Estate equation. Real MORAGA long periods of time with lit- missions. Usually, this is Estate and the national econ- 1748 Spyglass Lane, $720,000, 3 Bdrms, 1962 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 1-23-08 tle or no maintenance. While limited only to owner occu- omy are in a marriage for bet- 113 Westchester Street, $730,000, 2 Bdrms, 1552 SqFt, 1979 YrBlt, 1-25-08 Call ORINDA showing a bank owned prop- pied homes and often times ter or for worse. 9 Broadview Terrace, $1,120,000, 4 Bdrms, 2318 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 1-29-08 erty recently, I discovered an the buyer must prove hard- Cumulatively, Real Estate is 925- 285 Camino Pablo, $703,000, 3 Bdrms, 1485 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 1-22-08 expired possum floating in a ship. connected to 20% of our na- 429 Ridge Gate Road, $1,530,000, 3 Bdrms, 1653 SqFt, 1980 YrBlt, 1-23-08 fetid backyard swimming The advantages of a tion’s GDP. So, when Real 377-0977 4 Soule Road, $1,175,000, 3 Bdrms, 1933 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 1-24-08 pool, the green/black water short sale can be a two-fold: Estate catches a cold, a great C abinet M odifications Drainage Systems

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Misto Lino Moves from Walnut Creek to Lafayette Misto Lino, 3585 Mt Diablo Blvd – Lafayette, 284-6565 - www.mistolino.com The store opened in the Lafayette Mercantile on February 8th. It features full lines of linens, home care and décor products, and personal care goods. The general tone is quality and attention paid to details. For example, Thyme is featured for home fragrance and care, SDH for fabric care. It’s a great place to shop for gifts, for self and loved ones, like the innovative and sexy Legna nightwear. 93 Moraga Way, Orinda The Retail Success in Lafayette, How It All Happened Badiee Named Executive VP Life Chiropractic College West has announced the appointment of Reza Badiee, the college’s CFO By Sophie Braccini for the past 17 years, to the newly created position of executive vice president. In addition to his col- lege duties, Badiee is active with (and served a term as chair of) the Business Officers’ Council of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges. He is currently a member of the Moraga Park and Recre- ation Foundation board of directors.

Prudential California Realty Names Regina Englehart as Orinda Manager 51 Moraga Way in Orinda 254-0440 Prudential California Realty has named Regina Englehart as manager of the Orinda office. Engle- hart is responsible for managing the 38-agent office, coaching agents and recruiting new agents, as well as implementing business systems, lead generation, marketing, prospecting, customer service and transaction systems. She has been with Prudential for the past seven years as a sales associate.

AegisLiving of Moraga recognizes Candice Moses 950 Country Club Dr, Moraga - 377-7929 Candice Moses, Marketing Director of Áegis of Moraga, the sen- ior living community specializing in retirement, assisted living and memory care, was presented with the 2007 Marketing Director of Mt Diablo Blvd. features the "Love Lafayette" banners Photo Sophie Braccini the Year award during the company’s Annual ÁegisLiving Man- afayette City Manager Steve The branding of Lafayette “Restaurant Row” concept is agement Meeting. Each year, the Marketing Director of the Year LFalk remembers what was just part of the strategy. As part of this strategy of unique- award is bestowed to the Marketing Director that meets and ex- Lafayette looked like fifteen Falk explains, “This is the result ness. “The restaurants repre- ceeds marketing goals, models Aegis Affirmations including in- years ago. At that time none of very long term planning.” sent Lafayette’s great fluencing the community’s success and exceeding customer could have imagined that a spe- The first plan was adopted in competitive advantage. Be- expectations and represents the Aegis culture in the local commu- cialty store like Misto Lino would 1988. “For it to succeed, it had cause of Chow, Pizza Antica nity with active participation in service clubs such as Rotary, etc. leave Walnut Creek’s Broadway to be carried out systematically came, then Metro, then Gigi. Candice Moses, Áegis of Moraga Plaza and relocate to Lafayette. and consistently,” Falk adds. Quality restaurants beget qual- Techmommy Offers Discounts to Seniors “Ten years ago we were looking Steps were taken for many ity restaurants.” 1 Sierra Ct, Moraga up to Walnut Creek, but today re- years as a result of a partnership Jay Lifson, the Executive 377-7773 – www.techmommy.com tailers come to Lafayette instead between landowners, develop- Director of the Chamber of Moraga-based techmommy, a computer training and repair company, has announced two important of Walnut Creek to find better ers, business community and Commerce, was ready to sup- changes for calendar year 2008. First, in appreciation of techmommy’s senior client base, a standard lease options with the right de- town. “The town has to have a port that direction. “Restau- 10% discount on all jobs will be offered throughout the year. Secondly, techmommy is excited to mographics.” To reach that level coherent plan and provide the rants are the single largest announce an expansion of its service area into the Pleasanton-Dublin-Livermore area. of appeal, the city and its partners infrastructure for the retail de- contributors to sales tax in needed to create a momentum. It velopment,” says Craig Sem- town,” he explains, “and the Moraga Community Faire started with a simple idea that melmeyer, Principal of Main town has recognized early their The deadline for merchants’ registration is Feb. 28th. sounds like a statement, “Love Street Property. “Our job is to importance.” www.moragachamber.org/pdfs/2008FaireRegForm.pdf. Lafayette.” “We first printed find the unique tenants that are To build on the awareness, The Moraga Chamber of Com- 1000 bumper stickers, there are going to do well in Lafayette the Chamber organizes A Taste merce, supported by the Town, now more than 25,000 on the and bring something special to of Lafayette each May that fea- presents the second Commu- roads,” says Falk. “The idea was the town. We have a strategy of tures many local restaurants. nity Faire on May 10th from 11 to allow people to project their uniqueness, we fight “ordinary” The Arts and Wine festival, that to 4. The purpose of the fair is civic pride, make a statement of everyday.” The retail specialist draws thousands each year, has to build a greater sense of com- their hometown.” And when the has been working for ten years a very positive impact on local munity and to encourage resi- first set of banners proudly read- with Cortese Investment, the retail as well, as have the dents to shop, bank, dine, use ing “Love Lafayette” were hung, developer of La Fiesta Square Lafayette Jazz Festival and Moraga’s many services, as well as to discover ways to live more sustainably. 60 spaces are re- the town got a 100% positive re- and the Mercantile. Rock the Plaza. served for Moraga merchants and businesses to promote their products and services among several sponse. Falk explains that the ... continued on page 18 restaurants, area artists, and a wine tasting booth. An Entertainment Stage will feature some out- standing Moraga student and adult musicians. The faire is designed for family enjoyment, and for promoting “Shop Moraga First.” To reserve a space with a table and chair for your Moraga busi- ness, down load the registration form and mail it in by Feb. 28. Questions? Contact Ellen Beans at [email protected]. East Bay’s Best Self-Storage

Taking Care of Business The JFK University, in partnership with the Chamber offers a business seminar: “Taking Care of Business 2.0”, Saturday March 8th from 8:30 to 3pm on the Pleasant Hill campus. The topic is Emerging Marketing and Funding Strategy for East Bay small businesses. Each of the event's speak- ers, whether a marketing expert or a seasoned entrepreneur, will equip participants with strategies that can be implement in their business. Cost is $95. For more information and to register, go to: www.jfku.edu/ce/leadership/tcob2/ News from the three Chambers of Commerce

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Firth By Jean Follmer t has been the subject of a Ibest-selling novel (Bee Sea- son by Myla Goldberg), a long-running Broadway musi- cal (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), an acad- emy award nominated docu- mentary (Spellbound), and a film and Starbucks favorite (Akeelah and the Bee)—the Spelling Bee persists as a fas- OIS Spelling Bee Finalists, Orinda Photo Ron Langer cination and a tradition across America and here in Lamor- inda. In this age of computer spell check where words are rewritten with correct spelling before the typist has lifted her fingers from the keys, what’s Rick Meyer and the Acalanes Jazz Band at the Folsom Jazz Festival Photo submitted Stan Stinnett the attraction to the old-time Spelling Bee? “It’s fun to For the second year in a row, become a member of the Kids remember playing on the watch,” explains Elaine Frank, the Acalanes High School Acalanes Jazz Band and prac- Wharf” in Monterey. principal of Rheem School in Rheem School Spelling Bee, Moraga Photo Ann Ralph Jazz Band won 1st place in the tice is every morning at 7:00. The Stanley Jazz Messen- AAA division at the Folsom Meyer said his “objective is to gers are the top of the three jazz Moraga, “It’s really exciting.” then has the opportunity to par- ability to breakdown words Jazz Festival. Acalanes’ Jazz keep them (the students) in- bands led by Athayde. Jazz is And for the kids who compete, ticipate in the Scripps National phonetically, a superior knowl- Quintet also won 1st place in volved in music because not part of the Stanley curricu- she notes, “It’s a real chal- Spelling Bee that is held in edge of the origin of words? their Combo (small groups) Di- they’re going to be the next pro- lum, so students participate on lenge.” Washington, D.C. in May. It’s hard to say and even harder vision. The Quintet members ponents of what we do.” They their own time at 7:25 am four Over the past two weeks, What makes a super to spell. Whatever it is—it’s a are Ellie Athayde, Gurbir are going to be the symphony days a week. Next year, that area schools have hosted com- speller? Is it extensive reading, mystery and a gift. Dhillon, Ben Ebert, Parker patrons and the parents that commitment will increase to petitions to identify their best acute visual memory skills, the spellers. With words such as Grant and Maxime Stinnett. keep music going in the five days a week. Athayde en- mononucleosis, penitentiary, Lamorinda Spelling Bee Winners Acalanes Band Director, schools. When asked if he likes courages his students to be cre- epiglottis, deterge, and cauli- Rick Meyer, said the band has his job, Rick said “I love my ative. He says “We stress Elementary Schools Student Grade gone to the Folsom Jazz Festi- job. You can’t do this job and improvisation with written flower, Lamorinda students in Camino Pablo Callan Beaver 4th 3rd through 8th grades have val for the past five years. He not love it.” chord changes and they like Los Perales Uma Gaffney 4th says, “For what it is, it’s the best Stanley Middle School doing it. The older we get, the demonstrated their mastery of Rheem Quinn Cuddiny 3rd I know of in California. It’s an had a very successful debut at harder it is to do improvised the English language or at least Sleepy Hollow Brooke Presten 5th educational program” so it in- the Folsom Jazz Festival. Led jazz solos.” In addition to the the sequence of its letters. The cludes workshops the musi- by Director Bob Athayde, the jazz bands, Athayde also over- winners of the local Spelling Intermediate Schools Student Grade cians can attend in addition to Stanley Jazz Messengers (after sees six concert bands and two Bees will head next to a Joaquin Moraga Caroline Bell 7th the competitions. He particu- Art Blakey & the Jazz Messen- after-school combos in con- county-wide contest held in Orinda Molly Fiero 6th larly likes Folsom because his gers) won 3rd place. This was junction with LASF Assistant March. 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Poetry Out Loud Download “Your” story from By Cathy Tyson www.lamorindaweekly.com ver a dozen Miramonte Ostudents participated in the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest on February 19th in the school theater. OIS students at the Bargain Mart Photo Ron Langer Teacher Donia Gousios, he Bull Dog Bargain Mart idea of hosting an interschool part of our strategic focus and who is working with fellow Theld at Orinda Intermedi- sale of items donated by stu- school climate,” states Langer. teacher Edd Simmons on the ate School last week could be dents. Kids were encouraged to “The Bargain Mart aligns with contest couldn’t be more excited characterized as a rummage sale clean out their bedrooms and our commitment to be compas- about it. She said, “Poetry Out for tweens or a middle school garages and to donate their sionate and supportive.” The Loud doesn’t only speak to the flea market, whatever you call slightly used belongings for the Mart monies this year will go to drama student and the public it, the Mart was an unequivocal sale. Music CDs, DVDs, toys, the Friendship Foundation es- speaking student, but it also success. The sale, held over an games, books, accessories, and tablished in honor of Keith Kel- speaks to the writer, perhaps the 3645-C Mt. Diablo Blvd. extended lunch period, raised sporting goods all came flowing ley who would have been a quiet student that really appreci- Lafayette l 925.283.2391 $2,333 in one hour—a rate of in then quickly flowed out on member of the current sixth ates poetry, but is not yet ready Store Hours: return that many retailers would sale day as the students took ad- grade class. It’s a “green” event to share their own poetry. Stu- envy. “The Bargain Mart has vantage of buying each others’ as well. The items that do not dents that I have talked to are re- Monday - Saturday ally hoping that this will open up been amazing from the get go,” castoffs. get purchased find a home 10 am - 6 pm a venue for them where they can notes OIS Associate Principal Each year the students re- through a local organization for write and recite their own poetry, Ron Langer. search and choose a charity to needy kids. a sort of “slam poetry” event. I The first Bargain Mart was receive the proceeds of the Bar- “This event provides the think that something we need to It’s Happening at Áegis of Moraga! held four years ago in response gain Mart. In 2006, the kids students with a real sense of ac- remember as educators, and as to OIS students’ desire to do found another natural disaster to complishment,” adds Langer, parents, is that there are many something to aid the victims of support with Hurricane Katrina, “It’s a bunch of kids, across all different, creative outlets out the 2004 Asian Tsunami. Langer and the children of Darfur were three grades, all having a good there for our children and stu- was then teaching the Leader- the beneficiaries last year. time, and supporting a good dents. We just have to give them ship Class that came up with the “Character education is a big cause.” the opportunity and encourage their participation and see where 2008 Eagle Scouts of Troop 204 they will go with it!” Submitted by Steve Luckenbach Those wishing to cheer on the Miramonte winner should attend the County Finals in The Animal Rescue Foundation Pleasant Hill on Saturday, Feb- mobile adoption is coming to ruary 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the School House Cultural Center at Áegis of Moraga. 2050 Oak Park Blvd. The competition, presented Sunday, February 24th in partnership with the California 11:00am to 3:00pm Arts Council, the National En- dowment for the Arts, and the “Come and see the adorable pets Poetry Foundation is meant to ARF has for adoption.” encourage high school students to learn about great poetry. The lucky California champion will go to the Na- tional Finals in Washington 950 Country Club Drive D.C. where $50,000 in scholar- Moraga, CA 94556 ships and school prizes will be 925-377-7900 awarded. RCFE # 075600394

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He said “I learned everything in Spanish.” Jack really enjoys Spanish say- ing “I like it because you learn how to speak a different lan- guage and you get to learn cool words in Spanish.” Jack’s mother, Dina was glad to learn of the Happy Valley program so Jack could continue speaking Spanish daily. Grover-Roos says “We’re very proud of what Orinda Rotary 4-Way Speech contestants from Miramonte High School we’ve done in the elementary (from left) Christina Pabst, Alina Hasanain, Tony Wang, and Elise Washburn Photo Andrea A. Firth schools. Every day makes a dif- ackling heady topics such the listeners were not left feeling ference.” Happy Valley Spanish Club Photos Jean Follmer Tas the plight of today’s vet- dejected and hopeless as these re- In addition to the school at afayette resident Margaret Williams, had told Margaret “If with “given the demographics erans, illegal immigration, elec- sourceful young people pre- 3451 Golden Gate Way, Viva el LGrover-Roos spent much you build it, we will come.” of California”. After determin- tronic waste, and the uncertain sented plausible solutions to Español now offers classes at all of her childhood in Mexico True to her word, Amy’s daugh- ing a strong interest among future of Pakistan, four Mira- complex problems. of the elementary schools and at City. Although she grew up ter, Georgina, was Viva el Es- Happy Valley parents, the monte students delivered com- This year’s winner was Stanley Middle School in speaking English at home, she pañol’s “first student on the first Happy Valley Spanish Club was pelling speeches as they Elise Washburn a junior who has Lafayette and at Los Perales El- attended bilingual schools. day of school.” Amy said launched. The first year in- competed in the Orinda Rotary previously competed in speech ementary in Moraga. The non- Margaret moved to the Bay “Spanish is very practical; it’s volved a video based program 4-Way Speech Contest last week. contests at the State and National profit school also holds classes Area to attend college at Stan- been a tremendous experience that had been used in Oregon. Poised at the podium, each com- level. The runner-up was Tony outside of Lamorinda in com- ford University. Fluent in both for my children and (learning it) The Club included 105 students petitor’s presentation answered Wang followed by Christina munities such as San Leandro, English and Spanish, she knew has been almost effortless for and 70 parent volunteers. Seven the four questions that comprise Pabst and Alina Hasanain. “They Walnut Creek, Alameda and she wanted to share her gift of my youngest daughter” of the parent volunteers were the Rotary paradigm: Is it the have a valuable skill, and that is Pleasanton. The school offers a language with her children. Her Georgina who started at age fluent in Spanish. After the first truth? Is it fair to all concerned? my greatest prize,” commented variety of programs, including husband is fluent in English and three. Her older daughter, Ce- year, Barry said he was “pleased Will it build good will and better Miramonte speech instructor parent & child, music based, art Czech, so they raised their three celia, began attending the but not ecstatic about the friendships? Will it be beneficial Sandra Maguire proudly. Ms. based, adult medical Spanish children in a trilingual home. school at age six. Georgina is amount of Spanish we learned.” to all concerned? Four times Maguire will be retiring after this and week-long summer camps Margaret’s oldest son entered currently in the Los Bilingüitos Happy Valley decided to over, these articulate speakers school year when the program based on themes, and a spring elementary school speaking class and Cecelia attends the el- change their approach and pur- looked each audience member will be turned over to former Mi- break family trip to Mexico as three languages and finished ementary class. sue hiring an instructor. They straight in the eye and responded ramonte student turned teacher well as enriching fieldtrips speaking only English. Mar- Although the Lafayette contacted Margaret Grover- with a resounding no. However, Kristen Plant. throughout the year. For more garet “didn’t want the next two public schools don’t offer for- Roos and Viva el Español of- information, please visit (children) to have that experi- eign language until middle fered Spanish at Happy Valley www.vivaelespanol.org. ence.” With the encouragement school, many parents wanted it before school the following Your ad will reach more of friends and neighbors, Mar- in the elementary schools. year. The class was so popular, garet created an environment in Lafayette resident Barry Mc- there was a waiting list of 25 which students could learn and Quain often sees the need for a students. The McQuains are then 26,000 homes and practice Spanish daily. Viva el second language in his profes- given a lot of credit for getting Español was born! If you’re not sion. A hedge fund manager the program going, but they ac- businesses in Lamorinda! familiar with Viva el Español, who routinely travels to Asia, he knowledge Viva el Español’s it’s located on Golden Gate Way says “Europeans speak more vital role. Barry said “Maybe I across from the LASF offices. languages. I (often) can’t hire was the guy that pushed it in the The school offers Spanish pro- Americans because they only first year or two, but Margaret’s Call grams to preschoolers through speak English.” A Happy Val- program really helped” get adults and classes are offered ley Elementary parent, Barry things going. Two of Mc- both on and off-site. and his wife, Karla, felt Spanish Quain’s daughters are in the 4th 925-377-0977 Margaret’s neighbor, Amy was the natural language to start grade and their third year of the Margaret Grover-Roos of ¡Viva el Español! Lamorinda Weekly Online

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them open! 961-A MORAGA RD. LAFAYETTE • 925-299-0882 • sugi-store.com Community Workshop Once Again Wows Residents ... continued from page 2 "The workshop was three examines preferred parks and plazas, the third fo- very successful. We hope the concepts and phase four deals cused on a need for cultural attendees got a sense of the with preparing a strategy and and entertainment venues. possibilities for our down- developing a specific plan. According to Stickley town over the next 20 - 30 The upshot of "explor- these goals led to a series of years. In addition, we also ing the alternatives" is two framework layers to deliver hope that people understand preliminary concepts. Con- the goal. For example, park- that all of the options being cept One includes minimal ing and traffic was deter- explored by WRT are consis- parcel consolidation which is mined to be the most pressing tent with existing policies," easier to develop, key parks concern of residents. To that Lafayette celebrates Earth Day Photo Jay Lifson said Ann Merideth, Commu- and creeks enhanced, and fi- end the urban planners used The proposal of a green and available resources: web able for a long time,” says the nity Development Director nally limited structure park- all the data gleaned and dis- committee was presented to the site, flyers, books, classes General Manager, “we recycle as for the City of Lafayette. ing. tilled it into a "park once" Board of the Chamber and ap- - a recognition program with much as we can and we use prod- She continued, "The Concept Two is similar. strategy. The idea being that proved in December of last year. different levels, that could be ucts inside that have as little neg- final Strategy will also show In a nutshell it includes more if convenient parking was The first kick-off meeting was presented in a special section in ative impact on the environment how land use and circulation reliance on parcel consolida- available, residents would held at the Chamber in January. the newsletter, and different as possible.” decisions can affect green- tion, expanded parks and park once and choose to walk “We had great attendance ways to promote green busi- The hotel is working at this house gas emissions. The creeks, multi-level parking to shops, restaurants within a because we had the opportunity nesses time with Contra Costa Waste City is very fortunate to re- structures. five minute walking radius, to advertise and inform our con- - the organization of more Management Authority to recy- ceive a grant from the Bay Information to come to thereby easing traffic conges- stituency widely,” says Richards. complete recycling options for cle food scraps. The program is Area Air Quality Manage- the conclusions that help tion. The meeting gathered more than businesses. That area is of available to homes in Lamorinda ment District to include cli- form these two concepts was For more information, fifteen business owners who great interest for businesses, but not for businesses and Contra mate change modeling in the drawn from many areas. The go to www.lovelafayette.com came for lunch and brainstorm- since they do not always have Costa is one of the last districts Strategy." responses showed clear prior- and scroll down to “The ing about how to help businesses the opportunities homeowners that have not addressed that prob- There was more than ities, the first being parking Strategy for Downtown contribute to a sustainable living. do and recycling is not as easy lem already. “The hotel will be one concept of what down- and traffic, the second was Lafayette” for all of the ma- “That first meeting was very dy- as it should be one of the pilots for the food re- town Lafayette could look the need for public spaces, terials from the workshop. namic,” says Bart Carr, the other - the creation of a pilot project, cycling in Contra Costa,” proudly like if certain private and founder of Sustainable Lafayette in the food industry, finding out says Eichers, “we already recycle public redevelopment activi- and Chair of the Green Commit- what are the specific challenges our oil, but with two restaurants ties occur over the next 30 tee, “tons of ideas were kicked and opportunities of that sector, and room service in the hotel, we years. Because the strategy is around and we decided right and what could be done. The need serious food scrap recy- only half way through the away to hold a second meeting to sub-committee would then cling.” planning process, the final vi- define our actions.” share what was learnt from the “Our next meeting will be sion may be very different The second meeting was pilot with all the local restau- held on Feb 27th during lunch at than what was shown at the held on January 30th. The par- rants and food service busi- the Chamber office,” says Lifson. Workshop ticipants summarized all the ideas nesses. “We encourage all businesses to This particular meeting and four area of focus were iden- This last area is of particular attend since we will decide on is just part of a multi-faceted tified: interest to Eichers. “The which projects to tackle first, process. The first phase was - the sharing of information Lafayette Hotel has been work- their scope, and very importantly, about defining the issues and about how to be more green ing on becoming more sustain- who will work on it!” visions and taking a look at opportunities and constraints. MOSPRO 2008 on the June Ballot? Phase two, what WRT is cur- ... continued from page 3 rently working on, is explor- cho Laguna and resolving the ing the alternatives. Phase Town of Moraga traffic calming measures on Camino Pablo. "In the meantime Since 1969 staff has worked diligently to ac- Chinese New Year commodate the Bruzzone's late (February 7th - 20th) submittal, put in extra hours over Select from a complete line of handmade solid the holidays, and is calling the rosewood and antique reproductions carefully County daily to check on its sta- handpainted furniture and elegant accessories tus. The potential long term im- for your home. Available for immediate pact and binding legal delivery. Special orders are welcome. implications of both initiatives need to be thoroughly and com- pletely reviewed by the Town. In both cases, that process should not be rushed." Councilmember Ken Chew said he was concerned that rushing the process with no Existing MOSO Open Space advance notice would not be fair Additional 515 Acres of Open to people opposing the initiative. Space Proposed by “Moraga Initiative Vice-Mayor Dave Trotter Expanding Open Space” said, "Both initiatives raise is- Map courtesy: Moraga Citizen for Open Space sues of vital importance to the Concord 4700 Clayton Rd The document highlights Open Space (FMOS), the group future of the Town. To be fair (925) 827-9588 the Town's obligation to put the behind MOSO 2008, com- and consistent and to better in- initiative on the ballot once the mented: “If the developer Oakland 2523 Broadway form the public on what's at (510) 451-7373 signatures have been verified, wanted to be certain to get on the stake, I believe both initiatives whatever the results of an impact June ballot, he needed to turn in should be the subject of an in- study may be. The letter sug- his signatures by December 5th. depth study and report from gests alternatives to meet the That was the deadline to allow Town staff. That process should March 7th deadline such as call- enough time for the full process be deliberative and careful, not WWW.ROSEWOODHOUSE.COM ing a special meeting before that under the Elections Code,” said rushed." date or doing the study after the FMOS spokesperson Jon Since the issue was not on deadline. Leuteneker. the agenda, the Council couldn’t "The Council has the in- “Why the rush? The real direct staff to start the impact herent power to ‘study’ the issue is that the developer is study immediately. Coun- FREE BIA measure even after it has been hoping to get his measure passed cilmember Rochelle Bird sug- Body Composition Analysis ordered on the ballot; there ap- before voters can vote on a true gested an additional meeting at pears to be no compelling reason open space protection measure which the Council could decide (value $50) When you schedule a 1 hour Nutrition consultation to use such a report to preclude a in November,” said FMOS’ to direct staff to begin an impact June election,” said Bruzzone. Susan McNeill, who continued, report whether or not the County "The only reason to stall the ini- “Getting this one passed first is a had verified the signatures. Plan- tiative is likely political." Bruz- way to try to get the develop- ning Director Lori Salamack zone concluded: "It's a shame ment rights carved in stone.” stated that her department would because Moraga residents could Mayor Deschambault ex- be able to prepare a report, but benefit greatly by a new com- pressed concerns that rushing that the amount of time they 360-2729 munity and recreation center and the study before the signatures would have to do so would www.lamorindanutrition.com new sports fields for our kids - have been verified and the ini- translate into a more or less in- email: [email protected] all items that would likely result tiative qualifies for the June bal- depth study. On Councilmem- from passage of this initiative." lot, could result in staff ber Mike Metcalf’s motion, the * “BIA is used in research and provides important information There were not many dis- unnecessarily putting aside other Council unanimously agreed to 89 Davis Rd. #180, Orinda about your personal metabolism. You can lose weight & senters present that night. The high priority issues in the Town hold a special meeting tonight, increase muscle in an informed & healthy way.” Theresa Tsingis next day, Friends of Moraga such as the Specific Plan, Ran- February 20th. Stay tuned. LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 18 • visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • Dining • From the Kitchens of the Lamorinda Weekly The Retail Success in Lafayette, Andy and Wendy Scheck How It All Happened t all started the day we discovered that we could buy organic Peel and chop three of the onions into one-inch dice and slice Ibeef bones from Holding Ranch Beef at the Moraga Farmers the fourth onion into rings. Melt the butter in a large skillet over ... continued from page 13 market. Our one-year old Golden Retriever can demolish a chew low heat and add the onions. Caramelize the onions by sautéeing “The Chamber is part of gent if they hadn’t.” He rec- toy in a matter of minutes and we were looking for something covered for about thirty minutes, stirring occasionally, until they the equation and we defend ognizes that even if the plans more substantial. I decided to cook the bones first and make some are glossy but not brown. our members,” explains Lif- proposed are good for busi- broth. Once I had the broth, I figured I would try my hand at Bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to son, “We do not always agree ness, it will be hard to fi- French Onion soup--something I’d wanted to do for awhile. Our medium and add the wine, onions , salt and pepper to taste. Cook with the city. We have sup- nance. Ware hopes that, as dog chews the bone for the entire time the soup is cooking! at a low simmer for about 30 minutes. ported most of the initiatives with the library project, all that it has proposed, but we the groups and organizations Andy’s French Onion Soup When the onions in the soup are soft, toast the bread. Pour the soup into bowls, placing the toast and one piece of cheese on have always fought any in- in town will work together to top. Add a handful of shredded cheese for color if desired. Bake crease in the sales tax and do pull it off. 4 cups beef broth (see recipe on right) Serves four in a preheated 400F oven for 10 minutes until the cheese is bub- not agree on who is responsi- In order to succeed, the 4 large onions bly and slightly browned. ble for building more park- new strategic plan needs to 1 cup dry white wine ing.” bring in the property owners 2-3 Tbs butter Beef Broth Throw in any other The Chamber is partici- as well. “More and more of Salt and pepper pating in the development of them are joining in the public 4 slices of bread vegetables you have 8 cups water available. I’ve used the new downtown strategic sessions,” explain members 4 slices of plan that will replace the of the WRT Design team, mozzarella cheese 1-2 beef soup bones leeks, kohlrabi, broccoli, 1 onion mushrooms, even 1988 version. “We are now “we need their input and their 1 celery root Brussels sprouts and developing a new downtown buy-in.” Some property 1-2 carrots cauliflower. strategy for the next twenty owners are local people, like 1-2 bay leaves Boil water in a large years to come,” explains Steve Cortese and the Bruz- 3 cloves pot. Chop everything up Falk. The new strategy for zone family. They actively Salt and pepper to taste and add to the water and downtown Lafayette that is in negotiate with the city. A cook for 2-3 hours. development by WRT Design good example is the Mercan- Strain and cool. aims at capturing the unique- tile where the city assisted the ness of the city. “What we developer in return for the gathered from the public right for all to use the down- input sessions,” says Jim stairs parking after business Stickley of WRT Design, “is hours. Unfortunately, others that residents see Lafayette as have little tie with the city a rural community, with a and Jay Lifson has a thick strong identity and connec- pile of returned mail in his of- tiveness to the natural beauty fice from a mailing he sent to of its surroundings.” Another all business property owners, aspect that was gathered by “They have moved and have the consultant is the desire not informed us. We can’t expressed by the people to reach them,” says a regretful find even greater retail diver- Lifson. sity in their downtown. Of course all is not al- Steve Ware of Ware De- ways easy when private and sign is an active member of public interest intersect. “I the Chamber of Commerce would compare the situation and the Lamorinda Sunshine to the Reservoir,” explains Rotary who participates in all Steve Falk with some humor, the public sessions of the “on the surface it looks strategic planning, “It is im- peaceful and beautiful, but portant that the town plan for below the surface, it kicks the future,” says the business like hell!” owner, “they would be negli-

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Village Inn Café 290 Village Square, Ori 254-6080 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill 3596 Mt. Diable Blvd, Laf 283-8740 LAMORINDA’s Restaurants Continental Celia’s Restaurant 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-8288 •• updated January 23, 2008 •• Petar’s Restaurant 32 Lafayette Cir, Laf 284-7117 El Balazo 3518D Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-8700 Vino Restaurant 3531 Plaza Way, Laf 284-1330 Maya Mexican Grill 74 Moraga Way, Ori 258-9049 American Duck Club Restaurant 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7108 Numero Uno Taqueria 3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1333 Bistro 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7108 Hawaiian Grill Pizza Chow Restaurant 53 Lafayette Cir, Laf 962-2469 Lava Pit 2 Theatre Square, St. 142, Ori 253-1338 Mountain Mike’s Pizza 3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-6363 Hungry Hunter 3201 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 938-3938 Indian Mountain Mike’s Pizza 504 Center St, Mor 377-6453 Quiznos 3651 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-0200 India Palace 3740 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-5700 Pennini’s 1375 Moraga Rd, Mor 376-1515 Ranch House 1012 School St, Mor 376-5127 Swad Indian Cuisine 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-9575 Round Table Pizza 361 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-1411 Terzetto Cuisine 1419 Moraga Way, Mor 376-3832 Italian Round Table Pizza 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-0404 The Cheese Steak Shop 3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-1234 Giardino 3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-3869 Village Pizza 19 Orinda Way # Ab, Ori 254-1200 BBQ La Finestra Ristorante 100 Lafayette Cir, St. 101, Laf 284-5282 Zamboni’s Pizza 1 Camino Sobrante # 4, Ori 254-2800 Bo’s Barbecue 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7133 La Piazza 15 Moraga Way, Ori 253-9191 Sandwiches/Deli Burger Joint Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria 975 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-3081 Bianca’s Deli 1480 Moraga Rd # A, Mor 376-4400 Flippers 960 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-1567 Michael’s 1375 Moraga Way, Mor 376-4300 Europa Hofbrau Deli & Pub 64 Moraga Way , Ori 254-7202 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers 400 Park, Mor 376-8888 Mondello’s 337 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-2533 Gourmet Bistro Café 484 Center St, Mor 376-1551 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers 76 Moraga Way, Ori 254-8888 Pizza Antica 3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-0500 Kasper’s Hot Dogs 103 Moraga Way, Ori 253-0766 Café Postino 3565 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-8700 Noah’s Bagels 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-0716 Express Cafe 3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd # 170, Laf 283-7170 Ristorante Amoroma 360 Park St, Mor 377-7662 Orinda Deli 19 F Orinda Way, Ori 254-1990 Ferrari- Lucca Delicatessens 23 Lafayette Cir, Laf 299-8040 Japanese Subway 396 Park St., Mor 376-2959 Geppetto’s caffe 87 Orinda Way, Ori 253-9894 Asia Palace Sushi Bar 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor 376-0809 Subway 3322 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf 284-2627 Rising Loafer 3643 Mt. Diablo Blvd Ste B, Laf 284-8816 Blue Ginko 3518-A Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-9020 Subway Theatre Square, Ori 258-0470 California Cuisine Kane Sushi 3474 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-9709 Seafood Gigi’s 1005 Brown St., Laf 962-0882 Niwa Restaurant 1 Camino Sobrante # 6, Ori 254-1606 Yankee Pier 3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-4100 Metro Lafayette 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-4422 Serika Restaurant 2 Theatre Sq # 118, Ori 254-7088 Singaporean/Malaysian Shelby’s 2 Theatre Sq, Ori 254-9687 Tamami’s Japanese Restaurant 356 Park St, Mor 376-2872 Kopitiam 3647 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1653 Chinese Yu Sushi 19 Moraga Way, Ori 253-8399 South American Asia Palace Restaurant 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor 376-0809 Jazz Dinner Club The Patio Tapas and Restaurant 960 Moraga Road, Laf 299-6885 Chef Chao Restaurant 343 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-1740 Joe’s of Lafayette 3707 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Laf 299-8807 Steak China Moon Restaurant 380 Park St, Mor 376-1828 The Orinda House 65 Moraga Way, Ori 258-4445 Casa Orinda 20 Bryant Way, Ori 254-2981 The Great Wall Restaurant 3500 Golden Gate Way, Laf 284-3500 Mediterranean Tea Hsiangs Mandarin Cuisine 1 Orinda Way # 1, Ori 253-9852 Alex’s 2 Theatre Sq # 105, Ori 254-5290 Patesserie Lafayette 71 Lafayette Cir, Laf 283-2226 Lily’s House 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #A, Laf 284-7569 Nino’s Bay #2 Theater Square, Ste. 153, Ori 253-1327 Tea Party by Appointment 107 Orinda Way, Ori 254-2206 Mandarin Flower 581 Moraga Rd, Mor 376-7839 Oasis Café 3594 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-8822 Thai Panda Express 3608 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-0288 Per Tutti Ristorante 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-5225 Amarin Thai Cuisine 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd # B, Laf 283-8883 Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 79 Orinda Way, Ori 254-2020 Mexican Baan Thai 99 Orinda Way, Ori 253-0989 Uncle Yu’s Szechuan 999 Oak Hill Rd, Laf 283-1688 360 Gourmet Burrito 3655 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1270 Royal Siam 512 Center St, Mor 377-0420 Yan’s Restaurant 3444 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-2228 El Charro Mexican Dining 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-2345 Siam Orchid 23 Orinda Way # F, Ori 253-1975 Coffee Shop El Jaro Mexican Cafe 3563 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-6639 Millie’s Kitchen 1018 Oak Hill Rd #A, Laf 283-2397 La Cocina Mexicana 23 Orinda Way, Ori 258-9987 Squirrel’s Coffee Shop 998 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-7830 Mucho wraps 1375-B Moraga Way, Mor 377-1203 The Lamorinda Weekly (LW) Restaurant Guide is not paid advertising; our intent is to provide a useful reference guide. We hope that we have included all Lamorinda restaurants on this page, except those that told us they did not wish to be listed. LW is not liable for errors or omissions. In the event that we have inadvertently printed misinformation or excluded a restaurant please let us know ([email protected]) so that we may correct our list for the next issue. Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 19 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • In the Back Yard • The Diverse Camellia Garth Jacober, Owner, Mt. Diablo Nursery & Garden, Master Gardener arth worked for 14 years with David resistant. Aphids will appear from time to time cycling, do not compost. GFeathers, a renowned camellia grower on on new growth. Application of a soapy water There are many different varieties of his camellia estate in Lafayette. mix or safer soap will usually solve the prob- camellias available. New hybrids that have The first mention of camellias can be lem. In some situations ants tend aphids and been introduced in the last ten years have pro- traced back to China in the years 500 to feed on the honeydew aphids excrete. At the vided the 700AD. Camellia Sinensis was grown for its same time, they protect the aphids from natural camellia leaves and made into tea. Camellia plants mi- enemies. If you see ants crawling up an aphid world with grated to Europe by way of Portugal, in the first infested plant, put a band of sticky material new colors, half of the sixteenth century thru trade routes (tanglefoot, etc.) around the trunk to prevent fragrance and with China. Tea was introduced to America ants from getting up. unique flow- when Camellia Sinesis plants were brought to Camellia petal blight is a disease that is ers. Take a Georgia in the year 1749. To this day this the result of infection by a fungus. The flowers moment and camellia species is grown in the southeast for are the only part of the plant affected by this see if a camel- tea which has experienced a large resurgence disease. Small brown spots located at the base lia can be Garth Jacober and his wife Marcia own Mt. Diablo in the United States in last 10 years. of the flower enlarge until the entire flower is added to your Nursery & Garden located There are three species of camellias. The brown. There is no known cure or spray for this garden for at 3295 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in first and probably most familiar is the Camel- disease. To minimize its effects, sanitation is you to enjoy. Lafayette. He can be lia Japonica. It is characterized by compact and the best answer. Pick up all diseased flowers reached at 283-3830 or rapid growth. Flowers are red, pink or white. off the ground and dispose in green waste re- [email protected]. These plants can have a round formal shape or a spreading growth. Examples include pink Debutante, red Blood of China, and white Nuc- cio’s Gem. Camellia Reticulata is a stronger Nurture your garden at heavier grower and is characterized by a loose and rangy growth habit, sometimes described as leggy. Colors include magenta and fuschia. McDonnell Nursery Camellia Sasanqua is a fall bloomer and a great landscape plant. It can bloom from September • Shrubs through January. Flowers can be white, pink and red. Growth habit is upright or cascading. • Garden Accessories Many sasanqua camellias have a strong fra- grance. • Flowers Camellias grown in gardens east of the Caldecott Tunnel should be protected from hot • Personalized Service afternoon sun and located in areas with morn- ing light. Soil conditions for growing camellias 196 Moraga Way should be slightly acidic, rich in humus and or- ganic matter. All clay soil needs to be amended, Orinda as good drainage is critical for all camellias. 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Mt. Diablo Nursery is offering Free Winter Classes: Saturday, March 8, 10:30am 925•377•9209 Citrus Tasting and Q & A session. Instructor: Aaron Dillon, 4th generation citrus grower, 4Winds Citrus Saturday, March 22, 1-2:30pm visit our website HomeComposting Instructor: Bart Carr, Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority 3295 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, 925-283-3830, www.mtdiablonursery.com www.bayareadrainage.com LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 20 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS NEWS St. Mary’s Rugby Hangs Tough In Loss To Cal No. 25 Saint Mary’s Handles By Kevin D. Shallat USF, Improves Record to 21-3 By David Anderson cKeon Pavilion was completely sold out and Mpacked to capacity Friday, Feb. 8, with fans seek- ing a glimpse of the WCC’s first place Saint Mary’s Gaels as they took on the University of San Francisco Dons. The Gaels continued their march to the head of the WCC with an impressive showing that left USF in its wake. Even with legendary Head Coach Eddie Sutton at the helm for USF, the Gaels were still able to finish off the Dons by a lopsided 25 point margin in their 76-51 victory. The Gaels wasted no time Friday evening scoring three quick baskets to open the game forcing Sutton to call the Dons first timeout just a minute into the first half. Led by Freshman Guard Patrick Mills (Averaging 14.4 Photo Tod Fierner Pts/game) and Junior Forward Yusef Smith, Saint Mary’s did not stop there as they kept control of the game he Saint Mary’s Rugby finished off the Gaels by a ond half and make a game out of throughout the first half. Mills added most of the inten- squad made the short trip score of 78-22. it. Matt Hensley recorded the first T sity and energy on the court while Smith did most of the from Moraga to Berkeley for a After soaking up the atmos- points of the second half with a first half scoring. Smith contributed 12 of his 15 points in match-up that featured the fourth phere and taking in the sights, the try for the Gaels. Saint Mary’s the game to the 44-29 halftime lead. ranked Gaels against the number game began and reality soon set then recorded seven more points The second half started out much like the first with one ranked Goliath, California. It in for the Gaels, as they found on a penalty by Cal’s Rikus Pre- a 7-0 Saint Mary’s run that forced Sutton to call another Carlin Hughes (3) Photo Tod Fierner was a dream atmosphere for themselves down 7-0 in the open- torius, who made a late tackle on early timeout. The struggling Dons could not get much to everybody in attendance Satur- ing minutes. After two penalty a Gael after kicking the ball. This go their way at any point during the game. In fact, USF day, Feb. 16, as both teams have a kicks the Bears jumped out to a cut the score to 44-17. The short- was unable to score a point during the second half until rich sporting history, and a prom- 13-0 lead. Before the first half handed Gaels did a tremendous just over six minutes in. ising future. hour of play the Bears were able job to keep the Golden Bears Perhaps the one bright spot for the Dons during the The two teams are only 14 to run the score up to 39-0. scoreless in the second half for al- game was the play of Sophomore Forward Dior miles apart, but find themselves The Bears eventually raised most 15 minutes. Rob Carlson Lowhorn, who was able to score 22 points on the Gaels linked by the rankings that have the score to 44-0 before Saint had a fine day for the Gaels, as his despite the team’s considerable deficit. The play of both teams in the top five, na- Mary’s was able to get on the quick tackles helped neutralize Lowhorn, however, was not enough to keep the game tionally. Despite only scoring board. Despite the score, there the pass, thus preventing Cal’s of- close. Five Gaels finished the game with double digits in five points in the first half, the was no panic in Saint Mary’s fense from gaining ground. scoring. Yusef Smith led the way with 15 points, while Gaels were able to fight back and Fullback Matt Leatherby, as he Cal’s lead grew to 66-17 Tron Smith and Omar Samhan added 12 points each, fol- hold their heads high, as they stepped up and told his team- before Sonilia was able to dive lowed by Patrick Mills and Diamon Simpson with 10 scored 22 points against the jug- mates to hold their heads high and in for one more try, cutting the points apiece. gernaut of Cal Rugby. The play hard. Shortly thereafter, the Bear’s lead to 66-22. Blake Mc- Playing one of their best seasons since they won the Gaels were able to record 17 Gaels were able to punch the ball Gahan made a great one-handed WCC Championship in 1996-97, the Gaels are now tied points in the second half without in for a try. Tate Sonilia was able catch that started the Gael surge with Gonzaga for the lead in the WCC. (Saint Mary’s their best player, Kevin Swiryn, to record the first of two tries on toward the home sideline. overtook Gonzaga in overtime on Feb. 4, 89-85.) Saint who was unable to play in the the day for Saint Mary’s. The Sonilia caught the last pass of Mary’s is currently ranked 25th in the AP top 25 poll and match because of a previous in- Gaels headed into halftime trail- the drive and beat everybody 21st in the ESPN/USA Today Poll and are riding a wave jury. However, the Cal offense ing the Bears, 44-5. else to the corner, as he touched that could take them back to the NCAA Tournament for proved too much for Saint The Gaels were able to pull the ball down for the Gaels’ last the first time since the 2004-05 season. Saint Mary’s next Mary’s, as the Golden Bears their offense together in the sec- score of the day. home game is against Kent State on Feb. 23 at McKeon Pavilion. Patrick Mills (13) Photo Tod Fierner SMC Women’s Water Polo Hosts Local Tournament By Jennifer Wake

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The Gaels women’s water polo team poses by the Saint Mary’s pool Photo Jennifer Wake

ust two games into the club’s vice president. ished fifth in their division. It Jwomen’s water polo season “We have one of the best was the first year competing in that began Feb. 13, the Saint goalies in the country in Malia the Collegiate Water Polo As- Mary’s women’s water polo Chung,” Head Coach Stephen sociation. team will host its first local Imperiale-Hagerman said. “Since then, we have Collegiate Water Polo tourna- “Blair Smith and Rene Flem- added several key players and ment this weekend, Feb. 23-24, ing anchor our defense at the have only improved,” Imperi- at the Campolindo Soda 2m position. Gracie Bone, ale-Hagerman said. “The Aquatic Center. Amanda Bjerke, and Alyssa greatest strength is the team’s The Gaels will face teams Schroeder will all play major cohesion. They enjoy each from Chico State, UC Davis roles on offense.” other’s company in and out of (“A” and “B” teams), and UC Leading freshmen in- the pool, and newer players are Berkeley at the CWPA Sierra clude Clair Pelpel and Barbara not afraid to make mistakes, Want to join a swim team? Pacific Division Qualifying Perking – two of the fastest but rather learn through Tournament #1. players in the Sierra Pacific Di- doing.” Come join Sun Valley Swim Team (SVST) this summer for the “The tournament at vision, said Imeriale-Hager- “Stephen has helped our perfect combination of competitive spirit and team fun! Campo is important because it man. “It will take some time to team care more about the game Non-pool members are welcome to join our team. will make people aware that get used to the college game, and about each other,” You’ll love our sense of community and our new pool! Saint Mary’s water polo is a but they have the speed and de- Schroeder said. “Our biggest In addition to swim team (ages 5-18) we also have a Pre-Team program force to be reckoned with,” termination necessary to make strength is the number of play- for ages 4-5. We are also offering a pre-season stroke clinic coached said club president Alyssa an immediate impact.” ers, the experience level of the by the Cal Women’s Swim Team. Clinic is open to all swim teams. Schroeder. Gracie Bone agrees that team, and our level of friend- Since the pool at Saint one of the team’s assets is its ship.” Come j oin Sun Mary’s has limitations, many speed. “Our biggest strength is “We’ve gotten more girls Valley Swim Team of the team’s games are played that we are really fast,” said and won more games,” Bone out of the area. “We play most Bone, who has been on the said. “It’s so much fun to see Swim team registration is Sunday, March 9th of our games away, and we’re team for the past three years. so many girls in the pool. at Sun Valley Pool (1000 Leland Drive, Lafayette) excited to have a fan base and “We are able to move really Stephen was such a blessing. an opportunity to host a tour- quickly and our team is really It’s been great to have someone For more information, check out www.SwimSunValley.com nament and get our name out eager to play.” so knowledgeable to coach us. or contact BVE parent Christina Goddard at [email protected]. there,” said Gracie Bone, the Last year, the Gaels fin- We have a great coach.” Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 21 LAMORINDA WEEKLY SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Ejection of Litvinenko Fires Up Cougars Lamo Varsity Shuts Out Santa Rosa By Steven Johns By Chris Roberts ith the rain pouring down Wand blowing horizontally from a 25 mph wind, the Lamor- inda boys rugby team took the field totally drenched before the initial kickoff in 40 degree weather on Feb. 2. The first few minutes of the pre-season game were sloppy at best as both clubs had a hard time seeing the ball, let alone grabbing it and running with it. That changed quickly just six minutes into the game as Lamo found their rhythm and Evan Schlinkert took a ball Georgio Tavecchio (22) Ryan Schori (15) Photos Tod Fierner from the scrum and ran it in from 10 yards out. n Saturday Feb. 16 at 5 p.m., goal-keeper. a fire under the Cougars. “All of the Just seven minutes later, AJ Photos provided the Campolindo Cougars and On the ensuing possession the calls against us just gave us a burst O Taylor took an excellent pass Rugby kickers in the country. the Las Lomas Knights took the knights took the ball down the field of energy,” stated senior Phil Choy. from Kyle Young and blew past the Lamo controlled the ball with pitch to determine who would play into the Cougars’ zone. Rodrigo De- Three minutes after the red card, the Santa Rosa defenders to score the pinpoint passes while stretching the Miramonte in the boy’s soccer semi- Silva took a shot from the side. As Cougars had the ball in the Knights’ second try of the day at the 13 De La Salle defense on rush after finals. the ball dribbled towards the net it zone. The ball was pushed in deep minute mark. Amazingly Bo rush. Lamo’s defense was just as This North Coast Section was tipped by another player and and given to freshman Jason Richter hit on the conversion kick powerful as they held De La Salle quarter-final match was the third slid past Campolindo keeper, Noel Kimura. Kimura headed the ball to into the wind and the score stood at in check virtually all game only al- time this year these two teams faced Raine, to give the Knights a 1-0 senior Georgio Tavecchio who 12 -0. lowing a single 5 point try with each other. The first game, on Dec. lead. headed it into the back of the net to The last try of the first half three minutes to go in the game. 10, went to the Cougars as they won After a few chances for both tie the score at 1-1. was a charge by Kyle Young Lamo’s defense has been over- 3-1. The second game was a nail- teams, the score entering half-time With 3:03 left in the game the breaking loose as the result of a whelmingly strong this season and biter that Las Lomas ended up win- remained at 1-0 in favor of the Cougars had a corner kick. Rudolf pass from Charlie Smith at the 17 has only allowed one 5-point try in ning 2-0. This tie-breaker match Knights. kicked the ball towards the net and minute mark. Again Bo Richter hit their last three matches while win- went to the number four seed, Cam- The second half started out senior Thibault Deichler headed the the conversion into the wind to help ning by an average scoring margin polindo. with the Cougars dominating the ball passed the Las Lomas keeper to the home squad end the half with a of 32 points per match. The first half started quickly game. They kept the ball in the give the Cougars a 2-1 lead. 19-0 lead. Lamorinda RFC is composed with both teams having early Knights’ zone and were getting With excellent defense and a As the fans were longing to of local high school athletes from chances to take the lead. At 35:00 chance after chance to score a goal. few great saves from Raine, the get home to sit in front of a fire, Miramonte, Campolindo, Acalanes, able at www.lamorugby.com. the Cougars appeared to take a 1-0 Despite all of these chances the Cougars were able to hold off the the Lamo boys charged out of the San Ramon Valley, Mt Diablo and Lamo’s ultimate goal is to play in lead when Ben Rudolf had a throw Cougars could not get the ball in the Knights’ final attempts to tie the gates ready to start the second half. Antioch. Their winter – spring sea- the National Championships in in close to the Las Lomas net. The net. game. A quick score by Grant Hyjer son continues Feb. 23 at Piedmont Pittsburgh , Penn., in June. ball flew through the air and into the The turning point in the game The Cougars’ game plan was brought the score to 24-0 where the with the full season calendar avail- net, but was disallowed because no came on a controversial call with the key against Las Lomas. “We game ended. An unfortunate injury players touched the ball. 26:00 left in the game. A question- closed down their main players, halted the game, and in order to ac- A few minutes later the able yellow card for Okamitsu led to which got them too frustrated to play commodate the remaining matches Cougars had a free kick from about Campolindo coach Victor Litvi- their best,” Choy said. Campolindo the game was called. 40 yards from the Las Lomas net. nenko arguing with the referee. This hopes that their game plan continues On Saturday, Feb. 9, Lamor- Junior Alika Okamitsu kicked the argument led to a red card and ejec- to work in their semi-final match inda RFC remained undefeated ball towards the corner of the net, tion for Litvinenko. against rival Miramonte on Feb. 20. with their seventh straight win, a only to be blocked by the Las Lomas The ejection of Litvinenko lit convincing season opening 50-5 domination of a good De La Salle Victory Vaults Acalanes into Second Round of NCS team at Miramonte. On a day with By Steven Johns almost perfect weather, the Lamo n Wednesday Feb. 13, the Las Lomas came back quickly could not get off a clean shot. The team played an almost perfect OAcalanes girls took the pitch with two close misses by Erin Hong Dons’ defense was able to pressure game to stay undefeated this sea- against Las Lomas in the first round and Alex Salgado. The Knights the Las Lomas forwards enough to son. Kyle Young, Bo Richter and of the NCS tournament. The first again missed a chance to take a 1-0 avoid giving up any goals. The Dons Peter Kegler all scored twice while time these two teams met was on lead when sophomore Jacqueline went into the half still holding on to Grant! Hyjer, Grey Dixon and Dec. 12, when the Dons’ offense Ow was robbed by Acalanes keeper the 1-0 lead. Charlie Smith also contributed 5 dominated the Las Lomas defense in Erika Rush. The second half was a defen- point tries to spread out the scoring. a 3-1 victory. The second meeting, After a quick rush down the sive battle. Neither team was back- Bo Richter added six out of nine on Jan. 28, the Las Lomas Knights field and some great passes, sopho- ing down nor could neither team get conversions for 12 points as he got their revenge in a 1-0 victory. more Cammie Goodman got the a clean shot on goal. The Las Lomas demonstrated why he is considered This tiebreaker in the first ball. With a strong kick, the ball Knights were able to have more of- to be one of the best High School round of the NCS playoffs was a rushed passed Las Lomas goalie fensive rushes, but could not get past close fought battle in which Elena Allen and into the back of the the stout Acalanes defense. Acalanes came out on top with a 1- net to give the Dons a 1-0 lead. In the last few minutes of the 0 win. The rest of the period was full game the Knights made a last ditch LAMORINDA During the action packed first of back and forth action with the Las effort to get a goal. Coach Tom half, the Acalanes offense domi- Lomas defense fending off a barrage Frangoulis even pulled the goal nated the game. With 32:10 left in of Acalanes shots. Acalanes senior keeper to the middle of the pitch to CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR the half the Dons had a corner kick. Jane Rhodes just missed two shots try and keep the pressure in the After the inbound senior Amanda at the end of the half. Dons’ zone. 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Email: Lamorinda contractor @ gmail.com Licence #598907 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 22 • visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Febuary 20, 2008 SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Cougars Push Forward after Acalanes Upset Long-Time Miramonte Fans Keep Cheering Over the Years By Conrad Bassett By Jennifer Wake here are a couple of the Cougars and fol- group of gentlemen affec- calls “the Grandfather Group,” wonderful to me,” he said. Tadages in basketball: lowing a Rashan Ationately known as “the which includes Al Simonsen “The coaches have been won- "Games are won and lost at the Flowers follow shot, Miramonte Grandpas” have (former MHS Parents’ Club derful to me, too.” free throw line," and "You live Trotter scored twice made a place for themselves in president and Moraga Citizen Al Simonsen – one of the and die by the three." The Cam- and Campo had the the stands and in the hearts of of the Year), Ray Doorack (for- “Grandpas whose three chil- polindo and Acalanes boys lead at 46-45. Not to hundreds of players over the mer MHS vice principal), John dren attended Miramonte and teams got to experience both in be undone, the Dons past 20-plus years at Mira- Mayer (who prefers to be who has been involved in local person on Feb. 6 as the Dons kept their composure monte High School sporting called a Miramonte “father,” sports for years, including run- beat the Cougars 56-50 at and Flowers hit a short events. according to Stockton), and ning LMYA sports for years Acalanes. jumper and Perkins After his wife passed Paul Nordine. and coaching soccer – is a U.C. Acalanes (16-7, 7-4 DFAL) nailed one from the away in 1982, Jim Stockton Not only does the group Berkeley alum, but he says he scored the first eight points of baseline and the Dons (also known as Grandpa Jim) follow girls’ basketball and would rather see Miramonte the game with Joey Anderson were ahead to stay at began to attend the local sports other Mats sports, but they win than Cal. scoring six of his game high 21 49-46. The Cougars events following an invitation have become such a part of the “The Miramonte games points in the first three minutes. stayed within three be- from his neighbor, whose son teams that they are invited to are more intimate,” said Si- Campo (16-7, 9-2 DFAL) finally fore the last couple of played for the Mats. pre-game pasta feeds and are monsen, who is a retired airline scored with 4:44 to go when minutes when the free “My neighbor Barney’s allowed to go down on the captain and who occasionally Chris Dyer hit a lay-up and fol- throw shooting "con- son was on the baseball team court or onto the field to help substitute teaches at OIS, JM lowed with a three point shot. test" began. Hewitt hit and invited me along,” Stock- the teams out. and Miramonte. “It’s fun to Jack Trotter passed out assists to two of two and Ander- ton said. “After that, I used to Although he is very close watch these kids grow up. Brian Sanders and Jamie Fox and son three of four sand- Chris Dyer (10) Photo Gavin Schlissel be active in everything. I was to his own family, Stockton They’re like an extended fam- the Cougars tied the game at ten. wiched around a Then the Dons went on a 7-0 run double clutch jumper at sports events every day of said he has “made a life of ily.” to end the period with Brian from Flowers while the Cougars Lamorinda Schools the week, routing for the being ‘Grandpa Jim of Mira- Stockton agrees. “I’ll Perkins scoring twice and An- missed some threes and the Top NCS Seeding teams.” monte’.” keep it up as long as I can,” he derson hitting a three. Dons had the six point win. As he continued to attend “We’re a pretty good said. In the second period the On the evening, Campo hit All three Lamorinda the events, Stockton built a group. I’ve gone through four Dons continued to pad their only five threes which is well High Schools boys' teams group of regular supporters he principals and they’ve been lead with Anderson hitting below their season average and will be playing in the post Brooks Baker for a score and a the Dons were 9 of 10 from the season as the North Coast 25-15 lead. Ryan Fruin hit a line while the Cougars could Section announced their three and Trotter added two to only muster 8 of 21 from the seedings on Sunday for Divi- cut the lead to five but a Dono- charity stripe. Trotter finished sion 3. Campolindo (19-7) van Christensen basket and a with 20 to lead Campolindo earned the top seed and a first Hunter Hewitt shot just before with Dyer adding 11. round bye and will host either the period ended sent the Dons The Cougar loss as well as Encinal or Del Norte (Cres- off to a 29-22 halftime lead. the Las Lomas win over Mira- cent City) at 7:30 on Friday The second half started monte gave the DFAL a four- night. Miramonte (20-6)was much like the first with An- team tie at the top with each of chosen as the three seed and derson scoring back-to-back these teams and Dublin with also has a bye in the first baskets and the Dons led by three games to play. round and will play either eleven. The Cougs stayed After losing earlier in the Dublin or Analy at home on within striking distance and had week to Acalanes, as well as Friday at 6:30 pm. Acalanes the lead down to six before falling into a four-way tie for first (18-8), the four seed, re- From left to right are John Mayer, Jim Stockton (MHS Snack Shack named in his honor), David Masi scored at the buzzer place, Campolindo had to travel Al Simonsen (former MHS Parents' Club president), Paul Nordine ceived a first round bye and for a 43-35 Don lead. to Walnut Creek on Feb. 8 to take will play The fourth quarter would on the Las Lomas Knights, who Saturday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse Friday night against the El come down to the aforemen- earlier beat the Cougars in over- McKeon Pavilion vs. Mount St. Mary’s Cerrito/San Marin winner. tioned free throws and threes. time in Moraga. Campo scored Women’s Softball Friday, Feb. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Game time is to be an- Adam Mancebo hit a three for early and often, fought off sev- vs. San Jose State Saint Mary’s Stadium nounced. eral Las Lomas chal- Go Gaels! Sun., Feb. 24 at noon and 2 p.m. Women’s Basketball The Bentley Girls have lenges and then came Upcoming Sports Events at SMC vs. Gonzaga the No. 8 seed in Division V Saint Mary’s College from behind to beat the Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Girls and play at home on Men’s Basketball Knights, 65-59. Men’s Baseball vs. Towson McKeon Pavilion Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. against vs. San Diego On Feb. 15, it was Sen- Friday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Urban. Monday, Feb. 25 at 7:05 p.m. Men’s Tennis vs. UC Davis ior Night in Moraga as Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. The Division 3 boys and McKeon Pavilion Saturday, March 1 at noon the Campolindo boy's Sunday, Feb. 24 at noon Girls finals will be held on SMC basket ball team met up Louis Guisto Field Women’s Basketball with an improving Saturday, March 1 at Saint vs. Portland Women’s Lacrosse Northgate team that Mary's College. 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Shallat he Miramonte Matadors control of this game, there was a Tmen’s soccer team survived game changing (hands) call a scare Wednesday, Feb. 6, against around the Miramonte goal. Northgate. The Mats had home There was a logjam of players field advantage in this game, but around the Matador goal. Mira- both teams had to endure the cold monte defender Tommy Sander temperatures, as they played in was unable to get away from the frosty conditions under the lights path of the ball, and he was struck at Miramonte. The Mats fell in the hands by the shot on goal. down by a score of 1-0 at the half, The referee deemed it an illegal but were able to tie up the score in use of the hands, despite the fact the second half. However, that that Sander’s hands were close to lone goal was the only score that his body, and the ball was kicked Miramonte could manage, as they directly into him. The call al- finished this game in a 1-1 tie. lowed Northgate’s Scott Reddy to Miramonte looked sharp in score on the penalty shot in the 32 this game early on, as they passed minutes of play. Northgate held the ball effortlessly, with a crisp the 1-0 advantage going into half- fluidity. As good as the Mats time. looked, the time of possession Despite the one goal deficit, early in the game was about equal. Miramonte never panicked, as Philip Da Silva was active they felt they were in control for for the Mats in the first half. Both the entire game. The Mats domi- Da Silva and Trevor Himes did a nated the time of possession for good job of setting each other up the first 12 plus minutes of the with shots, but Miramonte was second half. Miramonte played a unable to score off any of these well rounded second half, as their Philip Da Silva Photo Jordan Fong passes. Da Silva, the league’s cur- defense stepped up and held the rent leading scorer, was held Broncos scoreless in the second game-tying goal by way of two “I usually get at least two chances scoreless in this game, but did half. Miramonte defender Sam quick passes. Himes passed the down the line, and I just crossed record an assist later in the game. Clark had a great defensive play, ball off to Da Silva, who then it, and that time we actually fin- Miramonte looked like they as he was able to head the ball layed it perfectly in front of the ished it, so that was good,” said had a plan of attack in this first away against a shot on the Mira- goal, where Jonah Peterschild was Da Silva. half, as each player seemed to monte goal. there to chip in the two foot shot. know what to do with the ball be- The Mats were held score- Left to right: Eric Obeysekere (35), Joey Anderson (40), Chris Hatfield (14) Photo Jordon Fong fore it was kicked to them. 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