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Nicholas Inserra, Springbrook Swim Team Photo Lisa Dirito Record-breaking Lafayette City Meet Springbrook Hogs are Victorious Again By Jean Follmer he six Lafayette swim teams de- were geared up and ready for action. nals. Smith went on to win the High Point The Springbrook domination began wildly. That was only the beginning of In- Tscended upon Acalanes High School City Meet began with “one to watch” trophy for her age group. Dillan Thoms of with Nicholas Inserra in the Boys 11-12 50- serra’s unbeatable record-breaking streak – for the 43rd annual City Meet on July11. in the girl’s six-and-under 25-yard freestyle. Las Trampas followed suit with a first place yard freestyle. Finishing with a record- he set records in all of his events, Medley Las Trampas, LMYA, Oakwood, Rancho Caitlin Smith, 5-year-old LMYA swimmer, freestyle in the boy’s six-and-under. Thoms breaking time of 24.12, Inserra had the Relay 2:04.49, Free Relay 1:47.95, 50-yard Colorados, Springbrook and Sun Valley finished first in both the preliminaries & fi- also went home with the High Point trophy. endless sea of red and black cheering butterfly 26.57, 100-yard IM 1:01.15. ... continued on page 18 Senior Needs Assessment Study Findings Announced Lafayette Seniors Need Transportation, Housing and a Sense of Community Town News 2, 3, 4, 6 By Jonathan Seclow Life in Lamorinda 5, 7, 8, 9 n Monday, July 13, the Lafayette City Council The study indicated three major areas of concern would like to see those services expanded. Letters to Editor 6 Oheard the results of the Senior Needs Assess- for seniors in Lafayette. Respondents primarily em- The layout of Lafayette demands that its citizens Living Longer & Loving It 8 ment study that it commissioned in March. The study phasized the lack of transportation options for seniors have access to vehicles for transportation. Most of the Community Service 9 was commissioned in an effort to prepare Lafayette for who can’t drive. Currently there are several services in goods and services are centralized in downtown the area that offer rides for seniors. The study found that Lafayette, while most of the residents live in the sur- Real Estate 10 projected growth among the 55 and older population, the rides offered by those services, primarily the Lam- rounding foothills. In order for seniors to continue liv- Business 11 a segment that already comprises 30% of the Lafayette. Due to the aging boomer generation, Con- orinda Spirit Van, Rides for Seniors, or Orinda's Seniors ing where they do, they will need to have some way to Schools 12, 13 tra Costa County estimates 5% growth among that seg- Around Town, did not meet the needs of respondents. In transport themselves to the downtown area. Not to be Missed 14, 15 ment by 2020. executive interviews, participants indicated that they ... continued on page 8 Service Directory 14 HOW TO CONTACT US 15 Advertising In the Back Yard 16 Parklike yard, 11 Lynwood Place, Moraga 4 BR /2 ½ BA , Dining 17 ideal location, 2318 sf single story home Sports 18, 19 absolutely wonderful on .32 acre Classified 18 $969,000 Love Lafayette 20
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PRSRT STD PRSRT Staff suggests that a large community outreach ef- restrictions the new text would impose. PAID U.S.POSTAGE AD-VANTAGE fort be conducted by the Parks and Recreation Com- Dog owners were all in support of clarifying the mission to study the programming of Rancho Laguna times of the day that dogs were authorized off-leash. Park. They wanted to have a clear town ordinance that would The Parks and Recreation Commission consid- supersede the County’s rule that does not authorize off- ered the issue thoroughly and received much public leash dogs in parks. The contention appeared in re- comment. stricting dogs to certain areas. n an effort to clarify the hours during which Rancho “We had to address some poorly stated language “The Parks and Recreation Commission’s pro- ILaguna Park is open to the frolicking of off-leash that was in the old ordinance and correct the signage at the posal to limit our dogs to just the paved path and turf dogs, Moraga Parks and Recreation Director Jay Ingram park,” said Ravi Mallela, chair of the Commission, “some area (at Rancho Laguna Park) created a variety of un- proposed amending the municipal code regarding ani- dog owners had been fined by Contra Costa County An- pleasant emotions,” wrote Bill Carman. mals and unleashed a maelstrom. imal Services because of these inconsistencies.” ... continued on page 3
Beautiful Gazebo Care of Garden Club Orinda Historical Society Restores Bridge By Cathy Tyson By Andrea A. Firth While some residents might grumble about Charlie Vollmar was looking for something to pulling weeds, pruning and fertilizing, sink his teeth into. He wanted his children, seven these folks can't get enough of it. Formed year-old twin girls, to have a sense of grounding, thirty-nine years ago, the dedicated mem- a sense of place. Running his own culinary busi- bers of the Lafayette Garden Club have ness, Epicurean Exchange, and helping to man- spent countless hours supporting civic age his young family did not quite fill every beautification projects. minute of his day. And so, the Orinda Historical At 150 members strong, mostly Society will probably never quite look the same.
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The benefit of a higher prop- Charter cities are allowed to bypass pay non-prevailing wages for certain pursuit of a charter. City of Lafayette: Lafayette’s general law status in erty transfer tax is that it creates a many of these regulations for con- capital projects. While this seems “We would like to recommend http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us favor of becoming a charter city. source of local revenue that cannot be tracts under $100,000. This will free possible under California law, it has that Lafayette adopt a shorter and Such a move would place Lafayette withheld by state legislators in Sacra- up time and money for city adminis- proven much harder in practice for broader charter. We would like one Chamber of Commerce: among the 114 cities in California mento. Such a revenue source would trators, who are forced to devote time cities that have tried it. To date, no similar to San Ramon’s,” Noll said. http://www.lafayettechamber.org that have adopted charters. be particularly valuable now, as many to advertising and evaluating bids. It city has been able to pay non-pre- The City Council reacted fa- The City Council assigned a fear large “take-aways” by the state will also allow the city to award con- vailing wages without being con- vorable to the committee’s recom- committee to investigate the advan- during California’s budget crisis. tracts to local vendors in cases where tested. There are several cases mendation. tages of becoming a charter city. On Even if Lafayette were to adopt a they are not the lowest bidder. regarding the matter in court now. “The consensus then, is to Monday, the committee’s findings charter, voters would still have to ap- Another benefit of pursuing The risk of adopting a charter have the committee move forward were presented to the council by the prove any increase in property trans- charter city status, according to the is that it can be amended in ways and prepare a draft charter for committee’s chair, Cheryl Noll. fer taxes. committee’s report, is that it allows that could constrain the city govern- Lafayette,” said Mayor Don Tatzin. In her report, Noll explained Furthermore, the report the city to restructure and modify its ment. The committee found that Following the committee’s Mailbox Thief 6/29/09 – A La that the City Council’s primary moti- claimed that a move to a charter city local government in a manner that is these risks were minimal, and very presentation, the Council moved Caminita resident wrote a check to JC vation for considering such a shift is would give Lafayette greater control sees fit. However, the City Council few city charters featured binding to have the committee prepare a Penney and put it in her mailbox. the possibility of increased revenue. of local governance as it relates to stated that they found no problems arbitration amendments. draft charter for possible inclusion Later that day, the resident was con- Charter cities have the ability to raise capital projects. There are regulations with the current structure. Following the presentation, as a ballot measure in the next tacted by US Bank in Pleasant Hill to their property transfer taxes, which that general law cities must follow Finally, the committee said Noll announced that the committee local election. see if she’d written the check to a fe- male suspect at the bank. The resi- Beautiful Gazebo Care of Garden Club dent confirmed she had not written New Classroom Building Almost Open the check to the suspect and the bank By Cathy Tyson advised her to contact the police. dedicated members of the husband Ray was part of the effort Lafayette Garden Club have spent to get it erected she said, “I always Razor Blade Fan at Safeway 6/30/09 countless hours supporting civic felt loyal to the Gazebo.” It’s quite – A suspect was observed placing 7 beautification projects. busy, with parents and children and packs of Gillette Power razor blades At 150 members strong, walkers who’re taking the bridge in a Safeway basket and then trans- mostly women and a few men from that crosses the creek and links it to ferring them to his backpack. The their twenties into their eighties the regional path. “People really ap- suspect then walked out of the store have endeavored to enhance their preciate it,” said Peters, especially without attempting to pay for the knowledge and love of gardening. on a hot day, who wouldn’t enjoy a razor blades valued at $139.33. The Their most visible imprint on the comfortable bench and some wel- suspect was stopped by store em- city has been maintaining and im- come shade. ployees and attempted to flee before proving the Gazebo since its dedi- The Club meets once a police arrived. It turned out the sus- cation in 1987 to celebrate the month where they share a potluck pect has a rather curious razor fetish Bicentennial of the Constitution and lunch and have a featured speaker. and had been arrested during the prior Photo provided Gazebo Photo provided month for stealing razor blades at Tar- the adjoining Virginia Anderson Ecology, flower arranging, and ictured above is the new students when we opened in 2001 get in Walnut Creek. hile some residents might Memorial Garden. Located at the growing exceptional tomatoes are P18,000 square foot classroom to 120+ students for the coming Wgrumble about pulling corner of Golden Gate Way and Mt. some of the wide range of topics Lock Your Car 7/6/09 – A Carol Lane and administration building of the school year and we're still grow- weeds, pruning and fertilizing, Diablo Blvd, it took the Friends speakers cover. Noting the breadth resident left her unlocked car in her Contra Costa Jewish Day School, ing,” said Lisa Friedman, Director these folks can't get enough of it. of the American Legion Post 517 of ages of members, Ruth McCa- carport for the evening. She returned scheduled to open this August. Lo- of General Studies. C. Tyson Formed thirty-nine years ago, the along with Veterans of Foreign han, past President said, “About the next morning to find the trunk, cated across the parking lot from Wars Post 8063, The Lafayette three years ago there was a big in- driver’s side door, glove box and con- Temple Isaiah, off of Risa Road, it Garden Club and many others to flux of women with grammar sole open. The crafty villain man- has a commanding view of the get it built. school aged kids that add to the aged to open the unlocked car and got Lafayette Reservoir. Early on there was no water at overall vitality of the Club.” They away with a $20 bill and a phone “Our new building represents the Gazebo, so devoted member recently re-landscaped the Ander- charger. a huge milestone for the Contra Virginia Stone and her husband son Memorial Garden with drought Dog Statue Defaced 7/17/09– A Costa Jewish Day School as we es- filled up big buckets at home and tolerant plants. School Street resident called police to tablish ourselves as a vibrant and drove them to the garden to hand Annual fundraisers alternate report an act of vandalism. An un- permanent fixture in both the inde- water. When Barbara Peters took between a spring plant sale and a known suspect had rudely defaced pendent school and Jewish com- over she decided to ask to ask the garden tour. Last year’s tour the owner’s cement dog statue. The munities of Contra Costa County. city for a spigot. Now they have a raised a phenomenal $10,000 statue was valued at $200. 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If the Parks and Recreation Com- sion of the last Fire Chief to retire from the Mor- Oakley, California 94561 • New Pavement 80 and Precious is 12. It was very hot. We walked mittee and the City Council really want the park to aga/Orinda Fire District (MOFD). This Chief is in • Pavement Rehabilitation (925) 679-1940 to the Commons. A lady called Ron at Moraga be used as they claim, they have their wish before his early 50’s. Before retirement he was the • Grading www.gspaving.com Motors in Rheem. 9 am and two hours prior to sunset. There is a MOFD Fire Chief for approximately 3 years. Contractor’s Lic. #728927 Ron started the car. The gear was not all the way lovely community of dogs and their people using On July 2, 2009 the Fire Fighters’ Union wrote a • Asphalt in park. I offered to pay him. He refused. I asked that park every day. letter to the MOFD Board of Directors. Accord- • Prevention Maintenance Owner on site at all times! if he should check out the car. He said there was ing to this letter the MOFD Board Directors Diana Stephens - Rancho Laguna regular for al- nothing wrong with it. amended the Chief’s contract on 12/10/08. This most 10 years I have been going to his shop for over 10 years. amendment used tools such as backdated vaca- Orinda tion accrual, etc., to increase his last year’s salary Sincerely, compensation from $184,000 to $241,000. This Shirley Lawrence Editor: Lamorinda’s hefty $56,000 pension increase was all done by Moraga BART employees average nearly $100,000 a year amendment three (3) days before the Chief an- in salary. Booth attendants make over $65,000. Religious Services nounced his retirement and started drawing from Editor, Factor in health care, defined benefit pension his newly inflated pension. There are a few things that have been overlooked plans and fringe benefits and average compensa- This $56,000 bonus spike over the Chief’s origi- with regard to comments made about Rancho La- tion tops $120,000. Now BART employees want nal $184,000 contract increases his retirement pay guna Park's off-leash hours. to strike because officials want to freeze raises for by approximately $2.8M over 30 years with cost I would encourage putting a short fence around 3 years, with a guaranteed increase in the fourth of living increases. the playground, not just to protect children from year. What?! How arrogant, when so many peo- After the Chief retired and started collecting his dogs, but to keep them from running into the park- ple can’t find work! $241,000 pension, the Board hired him back on a 9- ing lot right next to both play areas. I have seen Let them strike and replace them all; it wouldn’t month contract at approximately $14,000 per month. this happen several times and have corraled other be too hard. We pay high ticket prices, property Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 433 Moraga Way Orinda It is unfair that Orinda annually pays approxi- people's children myself. tax, ½% of our sales tax, and income tax, (through Summer Worship Schedule 6/14 - 9/6 mately $800,000 more for each of 3 Orinda fire The limited hours for dogs to be off leash (before state programs) into BART’s kitty. We shouldn’t stations than Moraga pays for each of their 2 sta- 8:30 a.m. Coffee in Gregersen Hall 9 am and two hours prior to sunset) are not prime be asked to pony up more. Instead, BART needs 8:45 a.m. Nursery Care Available tions. Orinda could use this $2.4M ($800,000 x 3) hours for small children to be playing at the park. to look at other transit agencies like Tri-Delta 9:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary to fix roads if Orinda detached from MOFD and Those of us who do take both our children and our Transit and West Cat. They contract out to pro- 925-254-3422 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time in Gregersen Hall formed an all Orinda Fire District. dogs to the park during those hours want the dogs vide decent, living – but sustainable – wages and 10:30 a.m. Nursery Closes Each Orinda household annually pays approxi- and children to play together, but are not naive benefits to a unionized staff. Why can’t BART do mately $400 more for MOFD than each Moraga Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELCA) enough to hand tuna sandwiches to our children at the same? 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette household pays. The fleecing of Orinda taxpay- that particular time. 283-3722 • www.oslc.net Sincerely, ers has gone on too long. Dogs who are adequately socialized and exercised Summer Sunday Morning Schedule Gabriel Froymovich are far less likely to bite anyone than dogs that are Vince Maiorana Blended Worship, 9:30-10:25 am Lafayette Adult Education, 10:30-11:15 am not. A dog that is on leash tends to be more de- Orinda “the church behind the car wash” Orinda Historical Society Restores Bridge The Orinda By Andrea A. Firth Community Church 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 925.254.4906 www.orindachurch.org “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”
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St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church A Loving Community Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM Active Youth Program, Sunday School, Nursery Childcare, 10 AM 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws San Pablo Creek Bridge at Camino Pablo and Orinda Way, circa 1924. Photo provided by the Orinda Historical Society.
volved with the Historical Society Members of the Orinda Historical Society and friends preparing for the History takes time. bridge restoration on Saturday, August 1st. Photo A. Firth Worship the Lord History makes memory… he looked for small projects that could encourage the involvement of with us Gertrude Stein young families, like his own, in the harlie Vollmar was looking Society’s activities. Obstacles such Orinda’s Miner Road Open! Sundays at 9:30am & 6pm Cfor something to sink his teeth as time, insurance, and money did into. He wanted his children, seven not pose as barriers to Vollmar’s en- By Andrea A. Firth year-old twin girls, to have a sense thusiasm and drive. When he pre- he Miner Road project the EBMUD Miner Road proj- Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church is going very well. We ect runs form Oak Arbor Road 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga • www.mvpctoday.org • (925) 376-4800 of grounding, a sense of place. sented the restoration of the San “T Running his own culinary business, Pablo Creek Bridge as a project that are pleased to say that we are to Lombardy Lane and is sched- Epicurean Exchange, and helping the City and Historical Society ahead of schedule,” stated Nora uled for completion by August to manage his young family did not could work on together, he was Harlow, the East Bay Municipal 21st. St. Giles Episcopal Church of Moraga quite fill every minute of his day. pleased and reaffirmed by the City’s Utility District (EBMUD) Com- The Central Costa County Worshipping at St. Mary’s College Chapel. All are welcome at our services. And so, the Orinda Historical Soci- positive response. munity Affairs liaison, in her re- Sanitary District will be doing 9 a.m. Sunday Service: Holy Communion - with St. Giles' Choir. ety will probably never quite look The San Pablo Creek Bridge, port to Orinda’s City Council in minor repairs on Miner Road, Child care is available all year. the same. situated at the intersection of early July. Harlow’s words were between Camino Pablo to Oak 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga. 925-376-5770 Vollmar, recruited by long- Camino Pablo and Orinda Way ad- affirmed last week when Miner Arbor Road, this week and time Historical Society President jacent to Orinda Country Club golf Road was re-opened to traffic a working on the sewer main be- 1675-1689 School Street, Moraga Lucy Hupp-Williams, recently course and at the entrance of Orinda full week ahead of schedule. ginning the week of July 27 for Willow two weeks. “If all goes well, Spring www.willowspringchurch.org came on board as the Historical So- Village, was built in 1920. The City “There will be finish and clean- (925) 376-3550 ciety’s Vice President. “Orinda’s designated the bridge as a historic up work happening for the next they expect to finish by August Church history is a part of the 3rd grade cur- landmark in 1990, but crumbling few weeks. This work will in- 7th,” states Harlow. There will Sunday Service Times: riculum for my children,” states pillars and peeling paint has left the volve lane closures only, no be single-lane closures with traf- fic controls in place, and no road Prayer @ 8am, Traditional @ 9am, Contemporary @ 10:30am, Vollmar, who has been actively passageway in need of some tender more road closures or detours,” closures. Children’s Church @ 10:30am, The Groove (Youth Service) @ 10:30am, reaching out to his own personal loving care. states Harlow. This portion of The Living Room (Young Adults Service) @ 7:30pm network of friends and associates to The City agreed to manage the Weekly Activities: Wednesday Community Bible Study @ 10am increase awareness and recruit bigger repair work, and Vollmer Wednesday REVERB Youth Group @ 7pm young families as members of the has recruited a team of residents to DISCOUNT RATES Orinda Historical Society. “We live add a fresh coat of white paint to Friday BLAST! Kids Club @ 6pm without discount service. our history everyday,” he adds. complete the restoration job. Mem- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH Vollmar spent his early years bers of the Historical Society and It’s no accident more people trust State Farm. in Orinda. “I lived here from age friends will meet on Saturday, Au- Mike Rosa, MikeAgent Rosa, Agent 24 Orinda Way, Orinda (next to the Library) - 254-4212 InsuranceInsurance Lic. #: Lic. 0F45583 #: 0F45583 1042 Country Club Drive Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am two to five before moving to the gust 1st between 8:30 a.m. and 3 1042 Countrywww.mikeisthere.com Club Drive, Moraga www.mikeisthere.com,Bus: 925-376-2244 Bus: 925-376-2244 Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm foothills. I attended nursery school p.m. to paint the bridge. All are wel- Reading Room/Bookstore M-F: 11 am- 5 pm at the Community Center,” he ex- come. Bring a brush or roller, paint (across from the Orinda Theater) plains, “I came back in 1992 with will be provided. To get involved, my wife to set down some roots.” contact Charlie Vollmer at Char- www.christianscienceorinda.org P040036 02/04 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ), Bloomington, IL As Vollmar became more in- lie@epicureanexhange .com. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 7
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WWW.DIABLOFLOORING.COM License #898787ÊUÊ `i`ÊUÊÃÕÀi`ÊÕ«ÊÌÊfÓÊ Diane Goetting • Life in LAMORINDA • TIRE SAFETY DURING TRAVEL SEASON Ask Jeff MOFD Adds Four New Firefighters to Roster mounted on aluminum alloy routine tire rotations must be By Lucy Amaral wheels, which have a lower pro- done to insure even treadwear Nurse for the United States Air file and don't give the same along with regular tire pressure Force. He was also part of the first cushion to protect the tires and inspections. wave deployed to Iraq during Oper- wheels from impact damage. ation Iraqi Freedom. Plus, lower profile tires can be Dear Jeff: Gehling, the son of a Contra seriously under-inflated and you My car has run-flat tires and I Costa Fire Captain, holds a degree may not even notice it. So never recently had a flat and the tire in Fire Science and gained experi- take your tires for granted, and guy said I have to buy a new tire. ence as a volunteer Firefighter-Para- keep your tires a priority as they Is that really true or did I get medic in the River-Delta Fire are the only part between you scammed? Department and the Cordelia Fire and the pavement. Signed:Flat in Frisco Department as well as serving as a paramedic for Medic Ambulance in Dear Flat: Solano County for two years. Dear Jeff: Unfortunatly its true. The run- A UC Davis graduate with a Jeff Joyce My tires are making a lot of flat tires should not be repaired Firefighters at a minor vegetation fire last Saturday in Orinda near Valley View Drive degree in Exercise Biology, El- Now that our peak driving sea- noise when I drive. They kinda due to the type of construction and Don Gabriel Way Photo submitted by Jim Boucher banna’s firefighting experience is son is here, the highways are sound like a tractor. Is it just a of the tire and the fact that once our newly-hired firefighters ary firefighter-paramedic will start closer to home, serving as a MOFD crowded and people are on the cheap set of tires or what? any tire has been repaired, tire Fwere introduced to the Board of their tours in Orinda on the ambu- Reserve firefighter, including Lead go. So let’s be sure that the only Signed Noisy in Newark. manufacturers will void any Directors at the July 15 Moraga- lance or fire engine and that their as- Reserve, for the past year before part of your car that touches the Dear Noisy: warranty on that tire. Since run- Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Board signment could be for the next six to being hired and attending the Fire road are safe and reliable. Al- Most likely it’s not the quality of flat tires were designed to save meeting. Daniel Elbanna, M. Evan 12 months. Academy. ways have a competent tire fa- the tire that is responsible for the lives, not money, you were Edminster and Jacob Airola were in During their probationary “We are very proud to have cility inspect your tires regularly noise. If your car has over given good, sound advice attendance at the meeting. The time at MOFD, Lee said the four them as part of our team to provide for pressure and treadwear. 50,000 miles it’s time to look at fourth, Steven Gehling, was out of will continue their training. “They the next generation of firefighters Have the wheel alignment in- your suspension performance. Jeff Joyce has been the Manager town but was included in the intro- will have continual education in the and a long standing tradition of duty, spected annually or if you en- Industry experts say shock and of Express Oil Change & Tire duction by Battalion Chief Darrell history of the area, street knowledge, honor and family,” said Lee. counter a road hazard or sudden strut performance will deterio- Center since 2004. He can Lee. mutual threat zones for Wildland, The new recruits have already impact to any of your wheels. rate after 50,000 miles and will be reached at 925-254-8989 or The four graduated from the and deliver the advanced pre-hospi- put their training to use. Lee advised Today’s cars use larger tires, cause uneven treadwear. Also, [email protected] XAL Fire Academy in San Leandro tal care to the sick and injured,” He that the day after the introductions, and will be replacing recently retired said. several of the new firefighters re- Why Choose Express Oil Change & Tire Center? MOFD firefighters. Lee said that The new firefighters come to sponded to a Wildland fire near ✓ Quick lube convenience with professional, competent ✓ Inventory to meet your vehicles specific needs. the Academy work included physi- MOFD with a variety of experience. Highway 24. technicians that are properly trained to service Correct conventional and synthetic oil grades cal training, education and practical Airola, received his paramedic li- MOFD to Hold Annual Fill The Boot today’s complex automobiles. available to keep your automobile running well. experience. cense from UCLA. Daniel Freeman Campaign ✓ Thorough inspections focusing on factory service ✓ Hybrid vehicle service specialists. ✓ “It was an intensive 18 weeks did his EMT at Santa Barbara City The Union representing the Moraga- schedules to maintain warranty compliance. Nitrogen tire inflation service available. ✓ ✓ of running, pulling hose, ladders, College, served for two years as an Orinda Fire District (MOFD) will host its Convenient Monday through Saturday service. Orinda Motors experience and integrity. ropes and learning about hazardous Emergency Medical Technician for annual "Fill The Boot" campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystro- For Convenience, Value and Honesty, materials, helicopter operations and University of California, Santa Bar- phy Association July 27 and July 29 at Approved Auto Repair multi-casuality care,” said Lee. bara Rescue and worked this last the corner of Brookwood and Moraga Orinda Motors is the Best Choice! “This group also focused on Wild- year for American Medical Re- Way in Orinda. ORINDA MOTORS land fires, structure fires, car fires sponse ambulance service in Contra Vince Wells, of Firefighters Union Orinda Motors, Inc. and cargo container fires, along with Costa County before joining 1230, said that members of the MOFD team work exercises and emphasiz- MOFD. will be at the intersection from 8:30 ing the importance of providing cus- Edminster has served as an a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with boots in hand to 63 Orinda Way, Orinda • (925) 254-2012 • www.orindamotors.com tomer service to the community.” ER nurse, a CalStar Flight Nurse, as collect donations from the commu- Lee said that each probation- well as a Flight Medic and a Flight nity. L.Amaral Lafayette Hosts National Pétanque Tournament We Specialize In Carpet, Upholstery By Sophie Braccini & Area Rug Cleaning of the American Federation since the beginning,” says Albright Odor Control Pet Urine Removal who is also the vice-president of CARPET CLEANING the Federation, “we have some Oriental Rugs • Flood Damage very good players here in Tile & Stone Restoration Lafayette and about six local teams will be in the tournament.” Residential • Commercial Overall she expects about 40 New High Powered Truck Mounted Equipment teams to compete in the event. Pétanque is a French metal (925) 283-8744 Players caught on a Sunday afternoon at the Lafayette pétanque field Photo Sophie Braccini bowl game that’s a cousin to n July 25 and 26 the an ideal opportunity for curious Bocce Ball and Lawn Ball. www.siggyscarpetcleaning.com OLafayette Pétanque Field residents to come and see champi- “Here today we had a lady who 3408 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette will host a national championship ons fight it out at 480 Saint Mary’s came for the first time and who is Special for men, women and couples. The Road. a bocce ball player,” said Albright EPA Approved Method % tournament is open only to pre- Lafayette resident Mary Al- when we visited with her on the LAMORINDA'S FAVORITE LicensedBondedInsured registered participants who are bright heads up the the Lamorinda field, “and she is already doing FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS I5OFF members of the Federation of Pé- Pétanque Club, the tournament or- very well.” FOR OVER 36 YEARS We PreSpot, Scrub & Steam Clean Every Job 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Summer tanque USA (FPUSA). It will be ganizers. “Our Club has been part ... continued on page 15
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Dentistry, Invisalign Certified • Complimentary Consultations Back Up Your Computer Files • Living Longer & Loving It • Never worry about losing a file again for as little as $65 Decision Spawns Five Years of Service to Gravely Ill By Jennifer Wake Necessary hardware and idea.” into Bruns House, families can be support included. Bruns House opened in a family. A wife can be a wife, a 2004 and provides 24-hour med- daughter, a daughter. It gives peo- Email me at: ical care to approximately six ple that last bit of time left to give [email protected] acutely ill patients at a time in quality time to their loved ones.” or call (925) 330-2026 comfortable, medically appropri- While medical symptoms ate, private rooms, while offering are addressed, the facility is “very families a relaxed atmosphere much a home,” Bruns said. “Peo- where they can interact with their ple come and prepare meals, walk loved-ones with unlimited visiting in the gardens . . . it’s home.” hours. The facility was dedicated Since the facility opened, to Bruns’ son, Air Force Lieu- more than 1,500 patients have tenant George Bruns III, who was benefited from Bruns House serv- killed in an automobile accident in George Bruns, Jr., 90, looks over pictures of Bruns House 5th Anniversary Celebration with ices, including pain relief and 1967 at the age of 24. symptom management by quali- “He was killed on his way *$5 off, 1 per person, no min order, no take out, age 65 or older, exp. Aug. 5th Hospice of the East Bay CEO Cindy Hatton, RN, MSN Photo Jennifer Wake hen Lafayette resident decision to fund the first free- fied nurses and physicians, as well home from Long Island, New WGeorge Bruns, Jr., sat standing adult hospice facility in as medications and equipment re- York as he drove back to Wright across from then Hospice of the the East Bay. lated to the patient’s illness, and Field in Ohio, hurrying back to Japanese Restaurant East Bay CEO Cindy Siljestrom “Cindy and I were at dinner transportation and meals accord- see his girlfriend,” Bruns said. ing to the wishes of the patients. “That’s how it always is: A boy 356 Park Street, Moraga (next to Rheem Theatre) at a dinner table over five years and she brought up having a facil- NOW OPEN Tuesday-Sunday Lunch & Dinner ago, he had no idea how many ity down in Alamo,” Bruns said. Current Hospice of the East rushing home to see his girl.” 376-2872 people would be touched by his “I had always been interested in Bay CEO Cindy Hatton, R.N., Bruns started the Lieutenant hospice. I used to read a lot about M.S.N. describes the facility as G.H. Bruns III Foundation after it, and it always stayed in my “the ICU of hospice.” his son passed away. mind. It seemed like a good “When we bring [patients] ... continued on page 9 Moraga Movers Get Help to Buy a Van The days since your parents helped you on n July 16, Joan Bruzzone (L) Ogave George Fisher (R), Pres- your way to independence are long gone. ident of the Moraga Movers, a $4,000 contribution toward the van Now you are faced that this senior group wants to buy with helping them for the Town of Moraga and which could be used for several purposes FREE In-Home Assessment including the Movers many excur- sions. “I want to help people that Caring Companionship Attend Events help themselves, like the Movers,” Monitor Food and Diet Alzheimer’s & says Bruzzone, “there are more and Light Housekeeping Dementia Care more older residents like me who Errands & Transportation Medication Reminders ® enjoy being driven rather than tak- Visit Neighbors & Friends Up to 24-hour Care ing their own cars.” A very thankful Fisher added that now the Movers Call 925-376-8000 have collected 70% of the cost of the or visit www.seniorhelpers.com Caregivers are Bonded and Insured used 15-passenger van they want to Senior Helpers locations are independently owned and operated. acquire: “Checks are coming in everyday,” he said, “our goal will Photo Sophie Braccini certainly be met soon.” S. Braccini Senior Needs Assessment Study Findings Announced ... continued from page 1 The current offerings are not ior center. While the vast majority better for everyone,” said Council sufficient, the study found. did know about the existing senior Member Brandt Andersson. Family Owned Since 1974 The second area of concern center, they claimed that it was too Other council members re- Over 34 years of Quality Service you can Trust for participants was the low avail- remote to be fully utilized. The old acted in similar ways to the results ability of moderately priced hous- library was often suggested as a of the study. They found the data Oil & Filter Special ing. Currently there is only one possible location for a new senior obtained to be interesting and help- •Oil, Filter & Lube Service senior housing development in center. They also expressed a de- ful for future decisions. They all •Up to 5 Quarts of Oil Lafayette and it is designated for sire for the new center to be inte- stressed the importance of making •22 Point Safety Inspection low-income seniors. Respondents grated into other community it possible for Lafayette’s aging res- •Antifreeze & Fluids Check indicated that they would like to see facilities. Essentially, they do not idents to live in their homes for as •Tire Rotation as Needed a centrally located senior housing want for it to be a “seniors only” long as possible. •Inspect Belts & Hoses community that would make it eas- center. “We want for everyone to be •Visual Brake Inspection • Oil and Filter Service • Belts and Hoses • Clutches ier for them to stay in Lafayette as “I was surprised to find that able to live in their homes for as long •Test Battery & Charging System • Brakes • Air Conditioning • Axles they age. the seniors wanted something that as possible. I certainly don’t ever •Consultation on Problems With Your Vehicle • Tune-Ups R12, R134 • Fuel Injection Finally, seniors also stressed was not just for seniors. I think that want to have to leave mine,” said • 4-Wheel Alignment • Mufflers Service the need for a centrally located sen- a multi-generational facility will be Council Member Carol Federighi. $29.95 • Batteries • Timing Belts • 30/60/90k • Tires • Exhaust Systems Maintenance Reg. $79.95, you save $50. • Shocks and Struts • Catalytic Converters • We accept most Cartridge filters & diesel extra. Hazardous Waste Fee $3 • Radiators • Starters extended warranties Not to be missed • Water Pumps • Alternators • Free Shuttle Senior Services events- Lafayette $1, Non-Member $3; Special Con- Concert, Friday July 24, 1:30 – Senior Services has instituted a certs fee: Members $3, Non-Mem- 2:30 PM. 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• COMMUNITY Service •
We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service or- ganizations to submit news and information about their ac- tivities. Submissions can be sent to [email protected], with the subject header In Service to the Community. MCC Promotes Water Safety with Rescue One Foundation and MOFD Summer is well under way and it’s time to be safe around water • Life in LAMORINDA • The Olsen Team Submitted by MOFD Fire Prevention Officer Kathy Leonard Fun Food Shopping – Is It Possible? Lamorinda Specialists Since 1977 By Dr. Theresa Tsingis, D.C., M.S. aving honed the skills of tear- play candy near the checkstand, it Hing through a store, slipping may help to issue a couple of guide- between customers (miraculously lines in a lighthearted way. For ex- Open Sunday not knocking them over) while ample, “We’re going in for broccoli crossing items off a list, answering and tofu; whoever doesn't ask for the cell phone and calculating the anything else gets ice cream later!” shortest line in which to tap my feet, Go seasonal. I decided it was time to find at least Even with the abundant avail- an occasional alternative to harried ability of produce from all over the PrestigiousPrestigious Merrill Circle - 4 Br, 33 Ba,Ba, 34253425 sqsq ft.ft. food shopping. Sometimes it’s nec- world, it seems more irresistible dur- GorgeousGorgeous newer newer construction construction with with soaring soaring ceilings, ceilings, large large windows win- essary, but – enough already. ing our local season. Tomatoes, corn dowsand and beautiful beautiful woodwork. woodwork. Spacious Spacious living living areas areas and and bedrooms.bedrooms. 3 3 car car garage.garage. LovelyLovely setting setting on on 1 1acre acre lot. lot. Firefighters explain their rescue equipment Photo provided Where's the enjoyment of selecting and cherries practically glow in food to nourish the body? Many summer, sweet potatoes seduce in www.41MerrillCircle.comwww.41MerrillCircle.com $1,375,000 ater safety was the lesson of MOFD also showed off one food choices are made from stress autumn, carrots and fennel beckon Wthe day for the children and of their two new ambulances. Two and lack of time these days. After re- in winter – you’ve got the idea. Sea- adults of the Moraga Country Club paramedics are assigned to an am- flecting on the issue, I have a few sonal ripeness influences nutrient (MCC) on July 6th. Rescue One and bulance full time. The new ambu- suggestions. content, and just seems better on an the Moraga Orinda Fire District lances are like rolling “emergency Interview your culinary audience intuitive level. It's also usually less Open Sunday (MOFD) gave a presentation on rooms”. Specialized equipment beforehand, while making a shop- expensive. water safety basics to children and sends updated patient information ping list. Go local. parents of the Moraga Country Club. directly to the receiving hospital. It’s tempting to quote Fran Put on a hat, grab a bag and MOFD firefighters showed the chil- Rescue One is a non-profit or- Lebowitz, “Ask your child what he visit a farmer’s market. Neighbors, dren the specialized equipment that ganization that supports the mission wants for dinner only when he’s musicians, kids and dogs can make DreamDream Kitchen/Great Rm! 4 Br, 22 Ba,Ba, 21962196 sqsq ft.ft. they use to rescue people involved in of the Fire District through fund rais- buying.” However, the development food shopping a pleasurable social JustJust over over the the Orinda Orinda border. border. NewerNewer kitchen andand baths. baths. Perfect Perfect water related emergencies. Each ing. Thanks to Rescue One’s efforts, of good attitudes towards food is experience. Use the imagination to floorplan.floorplan. Pretty Pretty yardyard with largelarge lawnlawn and and patio patio and and views views of of year, over 3500 water related fatali- the District is equipped with state of naturally related to enjoying it, and capture a sense of ancient market- thethe golf golf course. course. StepsSteps away fromfrom LosLos Perales Perales Elementary. Elementary. ties occur in the U.S. Children under the art automatic defibrillators and kids appreciate having some input places where humans exchanged the age of 14 accounts for over 25% other specialized rescue equipment. about likes and dislikes. I ask my wares since the beginning of time. www.24Sullivan.com $999,500$999,500 of water related deaths. Lack of suf- For more information on Rescue kids for dinner and snack ideas, and Aromas wafting through the market ficient barriers and no supervision One, visit MOFD.org and click on JUST SOLD: then shop without them. Sometimes tempt the tasting of new foods. Sellers: 718 Augusta, 159 Natalie Drive are the main contributors. Rescue One. it's the closest thing to R&R for the Mounds of fresh, healthy fruits and Buyers: 13 Washington Ln, 9 Vida Descansada, 8 Teodora, day. vegetables inspire better eating and 907 Augusta, 116 Brookline, 9 Sanders Ranch Road Furry Fundraiser Designate at least 1 fixed shopping delightful recipes. In addition, farm- COMING SOON: day. ers and entrepreneurs from the re- 759 Crossbrook, 1164 Rimer, 1798 St. Andrews Select a day when, to the nth gion are kept solidly in business. degree possible, food can be pur- Everyone wins at a good farmers chased for the next few days’ meals. market.
This gives the opportunity to think I guess the overall theme is to ASSOCIATES ahead, reflect on what’s in season, enjoy the moment, including every- REAL ESTATE and plan for some treats. Food crav- day tasks. Perhaps we are what we Phone: 925-253-2530 ings can be satisfied with regular eat, but what if we are also how we SUE LARA BEN www.TheOlsenTeam.com shopping excursions when planning shop. . . see you in the aisles. DRE Lic. 00616156 a rational approach. Eat before you go. Grocery stores that offer sam- ples know that sales of the demo items increase dramatically. By eat- ing a snack before shopping, one can cut down on impulse buys and junk food “gotta haves”. That little snack can save a lot of money and excess calories over the course of 52 weekly shopping trips in the year. Officer McDevitt and Doc in front of Pet Food Express , Lafayette Photo Andy Scheck Bring only willing assistants. Get Clean. Have a family member or fficers McDevitt and Doc, of nate proceeds to the Western States friend watch the kids and avoid hav- the Lafayette Police Depart- Police Canine Association's "Cover O ing to save them from falling out of ment, made a guest appearance at Your K9" fund. Community Serv- the cart, whining over the loud- Pet Food Express last Saturday to ices Officer Cathy Surges-Moscato speaker, or filling a diaper. Grocery Dr. Theresa Tsingis, D.C., M.S. help raise funds to purchase protec- says that Doc's fundraising efforts shopping can feel like a mini-vaca- has a private nutrition tive vests for K9 officers in the Bay are expected to pay off in the form tion without those occurrences. If practice at 89 Davis Rd., Area who have been serving their of a bullet-proof vest to call his your child likes to shop and would #180, Orinda. communities without the appropri- own. TOTAL CLEAN love nothing more than to cram a Tel. (925) 254-1080 ate attire. Pet Food Express will do- L.Borrowman HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE basket with Lunchables and the dis- Email: [email protected] 925.376.1004 • Living Longer & Loving It • Decision Spawns Five Years of r Did You Know? dService to Gravely Ill ... continued from page 8 All Swarovski Jewelry is currently on “The house is an honor to come from a hospital, it’s a transi- sale at David M. Brian for 50% off the Mr. Bruns’ son,” Hatton said. tion to their home and the family the regular price. This is the first time Summer Specials... “Everyone here tells his story.” is given time to learn how to care ever that the entire collection of The house is not a sad place. for their family member in a home Swarovski Jewelry has been offered at Often times, it’s joyful, Hatton environment, with the supervision half price! Stock up now for yourself and $49* $26 said. “Kids are always running of medical staff on site. Others or gifts for others. around, or we might have a large who come from a home care set- 50 min Massage Signature Pedicure Nail Care + Exfoliation + group of people here. We’ve held ting to Bruns House do so because Summertime is Picnic Time and Swedish or Deep Tissue weddings, anniversaries, and even they need medical care beyond Massage + Polish a naturalization ceremony where what can be provided at home. David M. Brian has a great selection of Free use of Jacuzzi, Sauna one patient became a citizen.” “This is a needed level of Picnic Baskets and Picnic Backpacks. Steam Room And patient’s pets are wel- care,” Hatton said. Our best selling Picnic Backpack for Two * Purchase of Two Massages required. 2nd massage $13 come. “One woman even had her For Bruns, who will cele- is currently on sale for $99.99! must be used within one year and by the same person. Signature Manicure horse in the backyard during her brate his 91st birthday in Septem- (reg. 115.00) This might be the right Offer Expires 8/31/2009 stay,” she said. ber and who has been involved in time to mention our very popular Wine All the rooms open to the philanthropic efforts throughout Totes as well. backyard garden, which was de- his life, his involvement with signed by Lafayette resident, re- Bruns House has been more per- Does this puzzle you? David M. Brian tired hospice physician and sonal. “I feel part of the family,” Voted “Best Of” by Lamorinda Moms, is selling more puzzles this year than Hospice of the East Bay board said Bruns, who regularly visits San Jose Mercury News, Metro, San Francisco Magazine member Anne Steinmann. The the facility, although not as fre- ever before! Is it because we have a garden includes a large labyrinth quently lately. Then joking, he large selection of really good that patients and families walk for adds, “It’s my house. It has my interesting and fun puzzles for all peaceful meditation. Bruns House name on it. I can go down there levels? Some more for fun, some really is also home to Toby, a poodle anytime.” complicated, some educational. All a who can regularly be seen sitting As for the people who have good idea for your upcoming vacation on the laps of doctors or nurses as benefited from Bruns House, Mr. they fill out charts, or panting hap- Bruns struck a more serious tone. or staycation!! pily in the arms of one of the doc- “Fifteen-hundred people have tors as he talks to families. been to the facility over five Patients range from young years? I didn’t realize that,” he adults to elderly and typically stay said. “I think it’s great; I think it’s 1129 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek only a short time. When patients working.” (925) 947-1991 • 1(800) 833-2182 Page: 10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 The Elements of A Great Lamorinda Home Loan Financing By Steve Snyder Mortgage Consultant re mortgage rates going up? nual sales, holiday. Holiday sales 4.75% high balance rate I locked based on a goal and a strategy for AAre mortgage rates going can traditionally generate 25-35% of was in mid April. I was locking lower payments laying in wait for always watching out creative abilities down? I am a regular in reading the a store’s annual sales. jumbo over a million at just over the rate to fly by and rate locked to design a program Bankrate dot com Mortgage Rate 3. The financial system is re- 5.00%. Look now. when it hits as apposed to a pur- just for you Trend Survey. This past week’s sur- turning to profitability with higher In 2008, mortgage rates bene- chase. In a purchase, your loan offi- vey may point you in the right di- rates with the cost of funds at the fited from the stock markets' losses. cer has only so much time to float clearly explains rection. lowest in history? Thus more prof- Investors fled risk and parked their the file before locking is necessary your choices carefully listens to The Bankrate.com survey is its for the banks and stable mortgage dollars in the relative safe haven of to complete and close the transaction your mortgage for conforming and high balance rates with an upward edge to higher the mortgage-backed bond market. within the guidelines of the purchase goals and needs mortgages to $729,000.00 only. It rates as the consumer gets back into Now, in 2009, as the stock market contract. You will need to plan ei- does not apply to FHA mortgages, the housing market. improves, some of those safe haven ther way. lots of heart— VA mortgages, jumbo mortgages, or Furthermore, Americans no trades are getting unwound. Over really cares foreign national mortgages. Jumbo longer have recession on the brain the next few weeks, at least, gains in about your size rates sometimes have a life of like they did last September and Oc- the stock market should come at the mortgage needs a steady and sure their own in the competitive markets tober. Back then, the financial crisis expense of mortgage rates. Guess hand at problems and sometimes surprise us. As rates was the leading story of every news- which way? if they arise change daily and these days some- related show on TV and in print Remember, though, mortgage times twice daily, for the most cur- (along with the news of a potentially rates move quickly. If you're not al- rent rates, feel free to contact me historical election). Now that we ready working with a loan officer directly. are past that, a positive note creeps and know you'll want a new mort- eager to do all The BankRate’s Trend in every now and then. This may be gage soon, you should consider Group's survey for 30-day predic- one reason why consumer purse being a part of your loan officer’s the necessary sure footing so tion for mortgage rates: strings are starting to loosen. For the rate watch program which automat- legwork to your mortgage • 50% predict mortgage rates fourth straight month in May, retail ically updates you regarding market Steve Snyder is a Mortgage ensure smooth, starts off on will increase sales figures were hotter-than- changes. If you are refinancing, Consultant with RPM Mortgage trouble-free the right step • 25% predict mortgage rates expected while June’s reporting in- you have the luxury giving your in Walnut Creek. He can be service will decrease dicated more flat sales. 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PATTY & GENE CRONIN HOLLY HENKEL BROKER. CRS ]A eÉv~vÄ|yy SRES 925.872.3842 925 360-2390 www.pattycroninproperties.com 34 Sanford Lane, Lafayette Appointment only 54 East Altarinda Dr., Orinda Open Sunday [email protected] Steve Lambert, Landscape Architect Extraordinaire business briefs By Sophie Braccini them and take advantage of their gar- 2 outdoor TVs in the area. dens. “Customers are a little more For more information on Gar- Lamorinda Music and Gifts - Grand Opening on July 31 conservative in what they are re- den Lights visit their website at 81 Lafayette Circle - 385 0963 – www.lamorindamusic.com questing,” notices Lambert, “but www.gardenlightslandscape.com. Colleen McCormick has been a Lafayette resident for 16 years and a science there are still some pretty extrava- For more information on the Cali- teacher with the Lafayette Art and Science Foundation for 10. But there is a pas- gant ones.” To his surprise, Lambert fornia Landscape Contractors Asso- sion for music that runs in the McCormick family, from both parents (Colleen and said he was recently asked to install ciation visit, www.CLCA.org. John) to the children Scotty (13) and Emily (16) who play at Acalanes. So it was only natural for Colleen to venture in that direction when she decided to start a business of her own with her husband’s support. The concept of Lamorinda Music is two-fold: soundproof music studios for private lessons and group les- sons for pre-schoolers, and a store to buy or rent all the band and orchestra in- struments. All rental contracts can be transformed into purchase with complete transfer of the money invested in the rental. Being a mother, Colleen added some welcome convenience to her project such as a lounge and a terrace where parents Steve Lambert in front of his pond Photo provided will be able to wait comfortably for their offspring using wi-fi and sipping tea/cof- n an otherwise morose time for it we have no problem with rac- construction businesses, Steve coons; our our biggest issue is fee. The grand opening will be on Friday July 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. With neigh- I Lic #855456 boring business, Lafayette Health Club, Lamorinda Music and Gifts will be Lambert, founder of Garden Lights herons.” Lambert lost two fish to the The Haddon Family, Orinda Residents, Owners/Operators offering food and drinks, and of course a lot of live music. Landscape & Pool Development , is magnificent bird that is said to be seeing his activity growing and get- able to hear water from three miles Do business Local Builder Wolfgang Schilling Receives 2009 Piedmont Design Award, 81 ting back to the steady stream he was away. “So they come and check it with a Claremont Avenue, Orinda, 254-9145 neighbor. enjoying before the recession. He out,” says Lambert, “but now we The City of Piedmont recently announced their 2009 Design Award Winners. believes that the series of five awards have added fishing line across the Included in the recipients was local builder, Wolfgang Schilling, in the category of “Best Remodel and Landscape”. This is the second Piedmont Award for this that he recently received from the pond in five or six places, the herons general contractor in three years, having been awarded “Best Addition Award” East Bay Chapter of the California see it and it deters them.” in 2006. “It’s nice to be recognized but the best prize of all has been the oppor- Landscape Contractors Association Lambert had to face another tunity to work with great clients, excellent architects and visionary designers,” (CLCA) is a testimony to what interesting challenge in the Moraga said Schilling. This accomplished furniture maker, mill worker and general con- makes his success: the quality of the garden of the Kronenberg’s that tractor loves creating home environments just as much today as when he started training and of the work of his very brought him the Achievement Award 35 years ago. Since moving to Orinda in 1972 with his wife and two children, long time employees. in Large Residential Design/Build Wolfgang has completed projects in the East Bay, South Bay, San Francisco, The Lamberts have lived in Installation. “The place had to be Solano and Marin counties, Tahoe area and Italy. Orinda for 15 years and are raising completely redesigned and trans- Your comfort is our #1 priority their young family. Steve was raised formed,” he remembers, “we had to Lafayette Car Wash Voted Best of the East Bay in Walnut Creek and got a degree fix irrigation and drainage problems Haddon Heating & Cooling specializes in 3319 Mt Diablo Blvd - 283-1190 www.lafayettecarwash.com from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in and even moved four trees.” Lam- • residential furnaces • heaters • air conditioners • ductwork “We are trying to do all the things possible to make our customers happy and System Inspection focus on quality,” says Blake Wellen, commenting about Diablo Magazine’s Best landscape and design. His family bert has always been sensitive to the • repairs • upgrades • maintenance and service. of the East Bay vote, ”we want our clients to have a good experience from be- roots go deep into the American soil. technicality of landscaping and how FREE ESTIMATES • FAST SERVICE $79 ginning to end.” Part of this good experience is the greeting at the entry of the One of Steve’s grandfathers owned a well conceived and maintained ir- a cotton plantation in Arkansas while rigation system can be water effi- Furnace/ A/C car wash, and the comfortable waiting area. Wellen credits his quality to his em- Check up* ployees. “We have a very small turn over for our profession,” says Wellen, “some the other was a truck farmer and a cient. “That’s our technicality and 925-521-1380 ranger. He lost his father at an early the caliber of our people that has *service includes a free standard of them have been on board for 17 years and we all share the same determina- Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm (closed for lunch) sized 1” disposable filter. tion to clean all the little nooks and crannies because quality is what counts for age and was raised by his mother, a made us win so many awards for so www.haddonheatingcooling.com We do offer a variety of customers.” The Lafayette Car Wash can also pride itself in the recognition of school teacher, who was always many consecutive years,” says Lam- pleated and washable filters. the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD). In their “drought center tips” growing “stuff” in a big garden. “I bert. the agency wrote: “Lafayette Car Wash … has a system that recycles 50 to 60 per- always love plants and horticulture,” Garden Lights took 2 other cent of the water it uses, and all but the final rinse water is recycled. By improv- says Lambert, “when I finished Cal awards in Orinda, First Place, Large ing the efficiency of the system over time, they are washing the same number of Poly I knew that some day I would Residential Design/Build Installation cars with about half the water, down to 25 gallons per car”. The company uses have my own landscape company.” at the Klein Residence, and First biodegradable washing product as well, avoiding another nightmare of EBMUD, Lambert worked for two years Place, Small Residential “A High-tech Brain sending chemicals in the drainage systems that end up in our reservoirs and drink- at Seeno Construction as a landscape Design/Build Installation at the 10% Off ing water. with the Patience architect, grew into the business and Ramsey residence. of a Mother” Any Job with This Ad! A Majority of Lafayette Businesses Support Farmers’ Market decided, 19 years ago, to become his Lambert is not one to brag, but At the beginning of the month the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce sent its own boss. “When I started I already when asked he confesses that his members a questionnaire regarding the possibility of a farmers’ market in had a few clients,” he said, “the hard- company was the only one to win so Fast Expert Computer Help Lafayette. Jay Lifson, CEO of the Chamber, shared the results: est part was to find good employees. many awards, “a few others won a from techmommy! Do you think a Lafayette Farmer's Market will help or hurt our local business Today, Flavio has been with me for couple,” he said. The result for him owners? 121 responses, 80.1% answered “help” and 16.5% answered “hurt;” 14 years and Jose for 10, we are be- is a strain of business that is growing • Troubleshoot any computer problem. 3.3% no response. coming a family.” again. “I was very worried between • Help in plain English, not tech talk. Do you currently shop at a local Farmer's Market? 60.3% yes, 48% no. When he started, Lambert felt October last year and February,” he • In-home or drop-off service available. Do you think parking in Lafayette will be an issue on Thursday night? 47.9% yes, there was a need for someone spe- says, “and we had to let go 4 of our “Over the years 48.7% no, 3.3% no response. cialized in quality lighting. “It is an 28 employees, but since April busi- 925-377-7711 techmommy has been our computer Do you anticipate any traffic /circulation problems during the time the Farmer's art to do lighting,” he says, “you ness is picking up.” Lambert thinks savior and guru, untangling our hardware and www.techmommy.com software problems with remarkable ease. Market is open (4pm-8pm)? want to select the focal points of a that people have realized that they Thank goodness for techmommy. 43.8% yes, 53.7% no, 2.4% no response. Serving the Bay Area’s Technology We would be lost without her!” garden, like a rock, a brick wall or a can’t sell their homes at the moment, – Dan & Colleen, Moraga If the Farmer's Market were to be held on a weekend day rather than an evening, tree and magnify it. Then you con- and that they might as well improve Needs Since 1985 would this change your opinion? sider the safety and the pathways.” 42.9% yes, 53.7% no, 3.3% no response. Lambert says that he is determined Would you be inclined to visit a restaurant or local business before or after shop- not to add to the lighting pollution of ping at a Farmer's Market? 76.0% yes, 23.9% no. the surroundings; lighting is an art of Are you in favor of a local Farmer's Market in Lafayette? nuance, of luminosity and shadows, 82.6% yes, 16.5% no. BALLET CLASSES not of too much intensity. “People Chamber members made some suggestions regarding “conditions of operation.” Fall Classes for All Ages often overdo the path lights for ex- Some recommended that parking arrangements be made with Safeway, or in the Master Instructor, Jami Fender-Cronin - 32 Years Exp. parking area at the new library. Others proposed that local businesses have a ample,” he adds, “if you light a nice first-right-of-refusal on booth space. Some want to see adequate pay back to the rock near a path that can be enough town and local charities and want to make sure that the farmers clean up after there.” SIGNUP NOW and receive 20% OFF* themselves. But Lambert would not limit himself to lighting, “I need it all,” he *before Aug. 31st Chambers of Commerce: says, “I enjoy working with water 1460 Moraga Road Suite F, Moraga Lafayette features and I would be depressed if • Business Issues Committee Meeting on Friday, July 24 at 8:00 a.m. in the Moraga Shopping Center, behind McCaulous I wouldn’t plant plants.” For 14 www.starpilates.com 376-7500 Chamber Conference Room. years the company has had a pool li- • The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce supports the Safety Fair on cense. “Sometimes a remodeling Sat. Aug. 1 at Stanley Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (See page 2) can be the most interesting and chal- • Rock the Plaza Concerts Great Jumbo Rates to $4,000,000 SPAZMATICS will play August 21st lenging job,” he says. The work that will start on Fridays - Residential Home Loan Rates August 14, 21 & 28 at got him the “Best of the Best” Judges Awards given by CLCA was 6 p.m. on the Plaza Park. Stonecastle Land and JUMBO Fixed Period Arms INTEREST ONLY a garden in Oakland. “That specific Up to $900,000 Up to $4,000,000 job was the creation of a blue tile Home Financial gives pool with a vanishing edge,” says homeowners access to Interest Rate APR Interest Rate APR Lambert, “it was fun creating the Union Bank of California, 3 Year Fixed 3.650% 4.160% 5.000% 4.210% look of a waterfall using blue tiles on Wells Fargo, US Bank, Bank of 5 Year Fixed 4.700% 4.160% 5.250% 4.210% the 8-foot supporting wall and then America, METLife, ING and 7 Year Fixed 5.250% 4.160% 5.500% 4.210% planting the base of the wall with Moraga: other top financial institutions. 10 Year Fixed 5.600% 4.160% 5.625% 4.210% • The July Chamber meeting will be held Friday, July 31st from 7:30 a.m. materials that appear to be underwa- to 9:30 a.m. at the Fireside Room of the Hacienda. There will be a vote ter.” It is the third time that his com- We will give you Conforming to Conforming Jumbo to on the updated Bylaws by the membership. Mike Segrest, Moraga Town pany has won this top award. personal service and get you $417,000 $729,750 Manager, has been invited to be the guest speaker. He is hoping his But not all properties can ac- the best rates available at the 30 Year Fixed 4.875% 4.975% 5.250% 5.375% schedule will clear, so he will be able to attend. Members are encouraged commodate a pool. In his Orinda lowest possible cost. 15 Year Fixed 4.500% 4.600% 4.750% 4.875% to check the new bylaws on the web site. home Lambert has built a pond. “In Orinda: my garden pond we have 14 Koi CALL NOW!! INTEREST ONLY JUMBO15 YEAR FIXED AT • Planning has started for the second Orinda Restaurant Tour. The Tour is fish,” he explains, “the way we built a component of the Orinda Chamber of Commerce's "Shop Orinda RATES MAY NEVER BE 5.875% (5.975% APR) LOANS TO $4,000,000 Campaign." The event is scheduled this year for Tuesday, September THIS LOW AGAIN 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The fun will start at Theater Square and will If you have a business brief to share, Kyle Davis include favorite local restaurants. The event benefits the Orinda Schools. This Loan Comparison above is presented as an estimate of StoneCastle Tickets should be purchased in advance for $30.00 per person - with please contact Sophie Braccini at possible mortgage scenarios. This is not a loan commitment, Mortgage Consultant/Owner/Partner tickets at the door costing $35.00. Purchase your ticket online at nor is it a guarantee of any kind. This comparison is based Direct: 925-314-5299 [email protected] solely on estimated figures and information available at the Fax: 925-831-9088 www.orindachamber.org/OrindaRestaurantTour2009.htm. time of production. Interest rate is subject to borrower and or call our office at 925-377-0977. property qualifying. DRE License #01327738. [email protected] Page: 12 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy Pablo Campolindo • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Del Rey Orinda Intermediate • Saklan Valley School • Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch School Calendar will return after the summer break Bio-Tech Camp Gives Students Insight into Science Careers Pamela Halloran, By Jennifer Wake Broker Associate Put Pamela's Acalanes student Adrian Chow- Danel, the stem cell lecture was the Village Associates most intriguing. Science Associate 20+ years of Zachary Scheiner, Ph.D., of the Cal- (925) 323-4100 ifornia Institute for Regenerative [email protected] experience to Medicine, discussed how scientists remove embryonic stem cells, the work for you! therapies stem cells are used for, and explained current clinical trials. “I always wanted to go into this field and today’s lecture con- firmed my goal,” Schneider said. Following the lectures, students Town Hall Kids Back on Stage at Beloved Theater were given questions as a way to re- By Jean Follmer view what they had just learned and to tinued throughout the reconstruction journal their experience. In addition period. A recent performance of The to lectures, students were able to visit Granny Awards under the direction of Bio-Tech Science Summer Camp students (left to right): Karen Schussman, Sarah Tomas, different research facilities in the local Emily Garcia attested to the theatre’s Melinda Schneider, Samantha Chang, Ashley Wong and Valerie Su Photo Jennifer Wake area, including the Joint Genome In- staying power. The Granny Awards hile many Lamorinda teens the Department of Justice Richmond stitute, John Muir Health and the Mt. was performed by the Town Hall Kids Wspent the week after the 4th Lab’s Missing Persons DNA Pro- Diablo Adult Education Surgical Bravo Session 1 Group of actors, all of July lounging by the pool or head- gram) thought the TV show CSI, al- Technician Program. children ages 7-11. Other Town Hall ing to the beach, 58 students from though not always completely During the trip to the Mt. Di- Kids performances scheduled this high schools throughout Contra accurate, was a good hook to get ablo facility, technicians performed summer are: Costa County sat in lecture halls and people interested in the science. a mock surgery on a dummy patient. • Bravo’s The Best Little Theatre in visited local scientific research facil- “The actual science is not like “We had a lot of hands-on work, and Town directed by Dennis Markham ities learning about topics including CSI,” added Acalanes High School learned the importance of steriliza- – Aug. 1 at 2 and 4 p.m. cloning, forensics, stem cells, and junior Samantha Chang. Lectures tion of masks, gowns and surgical • Bravo’s The Little Mermaid di- disease detection and control. offered students a glimpse into the instruments,” said Miramonte stu- rected by Xanadu Bruggers – Aug. The 6th Annual Bio-Tech real-life world of forensics and dent Valerie Su, who wants to pur- Summer Science Camp was made crime scene investigation, explain- sue a career in the medical field. Photo provided 22 at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. possible by a consortium of indus- ing the intricacies of the sciences The week-long camp ended fter a devastating flood due to the theatre was flooded, while the • Encore’s (ages 11-14) Alice in try, high school and community col- and how they are utilized in crimi- with students debating different is- a ruptured fire safety sprinkler, hearts of the many actors, patrons Wonderland directed by Emily Gar- A lege partners, including the Contra nal investigations. sues, including cloning and genetic which dumped 800 gallons of water and employees sunk at the news. cia – Aug. 14 & 15 at 7 p.m. Costa County Office of Education, “The forensics lectures took screening for healthcare in women. into the upstairs theatre before flow- Some wondered if the treas- Town Hall Theatre’s Director Contra Costa Community College the idea of CSI and made it seem re- Karen Schussman, who at- ing downstairs, soaking through the ured local theatre would close, but of Education, Janice Peacock, ex- District, CSUEB – Concord Cam- ally interesting,” Campolindo student tends Bentley and has always been walls and floors last April, such thoughts were quickly cast pects the construction to come to a pus, and the Contra Costa Economic Ashley Wong said. “I didn’t think it interested in neuroscience, was as- Lafayette’s Town Hall Theatre ex- aside and the show went on. close shortly. “We’re very close to Partnership. The camp was taught related to biotechnology, but it’s def- signed the genetic screening topic, perienced a temporary setback. The After a brief venture off-site, re- being done. The target move back by industry leaders, scientists, and initely the science involving crime.” and was debating the con side. recently remodeled lobby was de- hearsals and performances returned to in date is July 24,” she said. The of- local high school science teachers to For Sarah Tomas, who also at- “Looking forward, this could create stroyed and the entire downstairs of the Town Hall Theatre and have con- fice and lobby furniture and equip- ment were replaced through high school juniors and seniors ex- tends Campo, the first day’s lecture discrimination issues,” she said. “It iReuse.com. “It’s turning out to be ploring careers in biotechnology. about human cloning was the most might create a separate class system even more beautiful than before.” The camp gave students a interesting topic since it’s something for us. If someone had less fortunate For more information real-world glimpse into sciences that could happen in the near future. DNA, their healthcare costs could about upcoming performances, often glamorized on TV. When asked about the ongoing eth- go way up. Also, to have everything please visit www.thtc.org or call Campolindo student Melinda ical debate regarding human out there would lend to identity theft 283-1557. Schneider – one of 13 Lamorinda cloning, Tomas said, “If it’s used for and a lack of privacy.” students who attended the camp – medical purposes, I don’t find any- As for the camp, Schussman said the forensics lecturer (Senior thing wrong with it.” said, “This was all new territory. I Download Criminalist Carolyn Weigand from For others, like Schneider and wasn’t sure what to expect.” “Your” story Family Focus Help Your Child Be a Good Listener from By Margie Ryerson, MFT A good listener is not only popular conversation with each other.”) how he got over being scared of www.lamorinda everywhere, but after a while he gets Listening well to others is a something – the dentist, the dark, or to know something. skill and often requires parental a roller-coaster ride. weekly.com Wilson Mizner coaching and reinforcement to really Let your child know and prac- US screenwriter (1876 - 1933) take root. Young children, age four tice how to respond in a caring way great deal is written about how and under, are naturally egocentric. to what you or his siblings say. 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He is converse with others. suggestion for helping your child de- “party” or “dog” or the name of his planning on sending a child to college in the teaching his class ‘How to Give Your Kid a We all appreciate those who velop into a good listener: favorite video game. Then, when he next few years, but aren’t quite sure how to 4-Year College Education Without Going show interest in us and listen care- Sit with your child or together finally tunes in, you can tell him you pay for it can now rest a little easier. Gerna Broke!’ on Saturday July 25th at the Orinda fully to what we say. These people as a family, with no distractions. Ask were only teasing so he would pay Benz of Bay Area College Planners has community Center located at 26 Orinda usually show they are paying atten- your child a question which will attention. been educating families in the community Way, Orinda, CA 94563 from 12:00pm- tion by making eye contact with us evoke feelings, i.e., “How are you Of course it helps if you can be for over 15 years. 1:15pm PM. while we are talking, asking us fol- feeling about Daniel and his family a good listener yourself, so that you ‘It’s really sad, but most parents that we ‘We’ll discuss everything from the low-up questions, and/or comment- moving away?” When he says, “I’m can serve as a model for your child. ing on what we communicated. We sad” or “I miss them,” you can reflect One of the many challenges of par- talk to have done real well financially, but greatest myths about the college process, to refer to this as active listening. Active back and say, “I understand. I bet it’s enting is continually trying to im- never found the time to save for college, how to send your student to a fancy private listeners share the stage with us in- hard for you. Are you going to be in prove ourselves so we can put our and now they’re facing a bill of $18,000- school for less than the cost of a junior stead of trying to monopolize it. touch with him?” Continue the con- preaching into practice. $45,000 a year, and they don’t know who college…it’ll be like learning how to get a When I conducted social skills versation. to turn to,’ he says. ‘Further, most of the brand new Lexus for the price of a used pick groups for elementary and middle Then share with your child time, all they hear is to not even bother up truck,’ he grins. school students, it was always a chal- something that you’re sad about applying for any aid because they make Topics will also include why private lenge to train them to listen to each (nothing involving him or anyone in too much money. However, most of the scholarships and 529 plans are a waste of other. In the beginning of these the family), and ask him if he can say groups, conversations would tend to some words to help you. Thank him time, that is simply not true even if they time, how to double or even triple the go like this: when he does and tell him his words make a six-figure income.’ amount of free money you receive from each Child A: “I just got a new helped you feel better. Gerna would know, because his group has school, and how to avoid the one mistake video game for my birthday!” Without making it too obvious worked with over 1400 families in the last 10 that will kill your chances of getting any Child B: “Well, I got $40 from what you are doing, practice this ex- years ranging from single moms to corporate money at all that almost every other parent my uncle for my last birthday.” ercise over time using different emo- CEO’s, and they say they can help anyone will make this coming January, and much, Child C: “My birthday is next tions as a theme, including positive get through the process and save a bundle…. much more. month and I want a new bike.” ones. Have him respond to your no matter how good of a student they have or ‘They will learn a ton, and I do my best (Add two or three more chil- question while you listen. Then you Margie Ryerson, MFT, is a mar- dren’s responses to this mix. At this can answer the same question while how much money they make. to make the class fun,’ he says. ‘It’s like I’m riage and family therapist in point I would want to chime in: he listens to you. Some ideas could Orinda and Walnut Creek. She ‘I got started in this because I was a very giving them a super bright flash light to “Well, I now have a headache from be a time he was proud of himself, can be reached at 925-376-9323 good student, but no one told us anything navigate a pitch black cave, while all the trying to get you to actually have a what he did to help someone else, or or [email protected] about how to access money for college, or other parents continue to stumble around even how to pick a career…so I didn’t go blindly! ‘Don’t forget: the class is totally Uilkema Names New Summer Intern right away. But, I vowed that I would learn free, but seats are limited. Also, we are not Submitted by Stephen J. Dexter the process and devote my time to helping sure when we will be teaching these classes ontra Costa County District 2 school students in local, county, historian for the Leo Club at her families not fall into the same trap that we in the East Bay again since my July and CSupervisor Gayle B. Uilkema state, and federal level governmen- school, an offshoot of the interna- did. ‘Simply put, we show parents the truth August calendar is already filling up, so has named Annie Chung as her tal offices. Chung – who will be a tional volunteer organization, the that they aren’t hearing anywhere else about come on out and see me.' You can reserve a summer intern for 2009. She was senior at Campolindo High School Lions Club, and is also a student how the college process really works and seat online at ww.baycollegeplanners.com selected through the Chinese Amer- in Moraga this fall – is the daughter shift leader at Kaiser Permanente save thousands of dollars in the process.” or by calling our 24 hour reservation line at ican Political Association (CAPA), of Yiu Tak Chung and Hong Dai of Hospital, where she volunteers Lamorinda parents will have a couple (877) 924-3726. which places Asian-American high Lafayette. She is the treasurer and every Wednesday. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 13 ST. STEPHEN'S NURSERY SCHOOL, Lamorinda Schools Two's through Pre-K ORINDA Students Study Ecological Since 1973 Socialization Robin Menzies Impacts in OA Summer Class Enrichment 925-283-5668 By Jennifer Wake uture Orinda Academy (OA) school math at OA for seven years – Kindergarten readiness Fjunior Annika Hagelin has al- chose these locals because they were Lafayette ways been interested in environ- so vastly different from each other. 925-254-3770 Ex.19 Lic. #073406549 mental issues. When she signed up “We went to Pt. Reyes to not for OA’s Ecology of the San Fran- only talk about the ever changing Guarracino hoped to impart to ways interesting to know more cisco Bay Area summer class, she geology of our area by experiencing students that humans are a part of about what is being done and what Sessions begin every 3 weeks • Summer Openings liked that it would get her outdoors. walking on the San Andreas fault, the ecosystem, not merely living in needs to be done to protect these She got out, all right, and then some. but to also talk about how these it. “We play a part in not only the areas.” Since beginning the course on changes have influenced the soil, the productivity but the ever present de- For Guarracino, it’s important Skills June 22, Hagelin and other students in plants and the animals that call Pt. struction of our ecosystem,” she for us all to know our role and un- the summer ecology course have gone Reyes home,” she said. “We went said. derstand what surrounds us, so our for to Pt. Reyes, Fitzgerald Marine Re- tide pooling in Fitzgerald Marine Hagelin enjoyed learning impact is less severe. “If we under- Life serve, Mt. Diablo, The Marine Mam- Reserve to do a species account of about plant life along the Oakland stand and make connections to our since 1961 mal Center, Muir Woods, as well as the area. We created one meter by Estuary in Alameda, and was sur- surroundings, we will be less likely • Year-round Alameda and Fremont to the Bay. one meter plots and took an account prised when she saw the San An- to destroy it, and find ways to con- Course instructor Vicky Guar- of all the species in that plot. We dreas Fault Zone up close. “You serve it.” swimming racino – who taught environmental wanted to check the levels of biodi- could see so dramatically where the & diving lessons science, earth science and middle versity.” land has moved,” she said. “It’s al- • Parties too! • UV protected Science in the Kitchen ~ Easy Experiments for Kids 90-92° water By Jonathan Winter 2. Start your experiment: 4. Continue your experi- Step 1 ment: Step 2 Pour one ounce (1/8 cup) vinegar With adult help, light the candle. into the bag. (Be careful not to Carefully open the bag and gently 1075 Carol Lane • Lafayette (off Mt. Diablo) splash it in your eyes or it will sting pour the invisible gas over the can- www.shermanswim.com and you’ll need to rinse them with dle flame. Be careful not to actu- water!) Tip the bag so the liquid is ally pour the liquid on the flame. It 925-283-2100 in the corner and set the thermome- may feel silly, like you are pretend- ter in. Wait a moment and then read ing to pour something out, since Lafayette Resident Plays Tiger Lily the temperature. Pour in one tea- you can’t see it, but the gas in the spoon of baking soda and quickly bag is heavier than the surrounding seal the bag. You can leave the air and you can pour it even if you thermometer in the bag if it will fit. can’t see it. Is the bag inflating? You can let 5. What happened? some gas out if it looks like the bag The gas you just made is carbon might pop. dioxide, or CO2 , the same ingredi- Check the temperature again. ent that is used in fire extinguishers. 3. What happened? CO2 stops oxygen from getting to Brothers Jefferson and Jonathan Wake create CO2 using vinegar The mixture of baking soda and the candle flame. Since fire needs and baking soda Photo Jennifer Wake vinegar actually created two chem- oxygen to burn, the candle goes out. any people know that 1. Gather these supplies: ical reactions. The first was the cre- You just created a fire extinguisher! Mmixing baking soda and • Vinegar ation of carbonic acid as the two vinegar creates a reaction. This • Baking soda ingredients were mixed. Then this Jonathan Winter has been a afayette resident Krista Marie to play her childhood dream role, is a very popular experiment in • Measuring spoons and weak liquid acid turned immedi- science teacher at Lafayette LYu (pictured center) returned and said she had a "wonderful time schools because these ingredients measuring cup ately into a gas. As the gas formed, Elementary School in from her second year at Carnegie in Never Never Land with such a are pretty safe to work with. But • A thermometer it used up heat around it and the liq- Lafayette since 2001. Mellon University School of fun-loving cast." Future perform- did you know there’s more going (helpful but not essential) uid cooled down (an endothermic He lives in Moraga with his Drama to perform as Tiger Lily in ances at Woodminster Ampitheater on in this experiment than just • A resealable plastic bag reaction). Even without a ther- wife, children, numerous "Peter Pan" from July 10-19 as part include "Singin' In The Rain" (Aug. fizz and bubbles? Here is a two- (sandwich size or larger) mometer you can probably feel that pets – and he experiments of the Woodminster Summer Mu- 7-16) and "Brigadoon" (Sept. 4-13). step experiment that helps you • A candle and something the bag is colder. You just created a frequently in his kitchen. sicals at Woodminster Amphithe- For more info, visit notice more. to light it with cold pack! ater in the Oakland Hills. Yu was http://www.woodminster.com/. excited to be back at Woodminster Photo submitted by Kathy Kahn Orinda Idol Finalists Bring Music to Market iramonte sopho- Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers Mmore and Orinda Idol 2009 finalist Lindsay Ford belts out "Mercy" at Day and Resident Camp the Orinda Farmer's Market Options on July 18. Ford was the first of several finalists to July 26 - August 8, 2009 sing at the event. This was Youth Retreat Center Ford's second year compet- 1977 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette ing in Orinda Idol. Parents Day Concert, 2:00 p.m. Photo Jennifer Wake on August 8 at Youth Retreat Center All are welcome. Prospective new choir boys and families also welcome. After School Drama Club Presents "Wizard of Oz"
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Members of the Cal Shakes Camp celebrate at the cast party following their production of Henry the IV, Part I. Photo A. Firth. Page: 14 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Not to be missed Not to be missed Not to be missed gust 15th. Moraga Art Gallery, 570 day, August 15, 1-4pm. Art activities in concert featuring accomplished musicians comedy, slapstick at times, about a dys- Room from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. The Antic Art Center St, Rheem Valley Shopping the gallery 1:00-3:00pm; Pro skate demo baritone Bob Steiner and pianist Martha functional family's preparation for the Witties Improv Troop will present spon- Center- next to Longs Drugs. Open 3:00-4:00pm. Free admission. Telephone: Wasley. To sign up, call Lafayette Senior biggest wedding of the season. From taneous participatory storytelling, a won- Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5 pm. (925) 295-1417. Website: www.bed- Services at 284-5050. LCC, 500 Saint start to finish, it's a catastrophe, but the derfully, witty, world of words. As (925) 376-5407. fordgallery.org Admission: General $5; Mary’s Rd, Lafayette. $3 Members/$5 family pull together to get past all obsta- always, we welcome listeners and pro- www.moragaartgallery.com. Youth (17 and under) $3; Children 12 and Non-Members. cles. August 19 – 21, Wednesday, Thurs- vide 70 minutes of open mike for all who under, free; Tuesdays free. day, Friday, Saturday at 8:15, Sunday at wish to share a story, be it funny or sad, “Feathers, Fur and Fins,” at the Friday, August 7th The Lafayette 2:15. Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut true or not. Contact Sally at (925) 372- Lafayette Gallery, honors the creatures Local Photographer Keith Moden- Summer Music Workshop will be host- Creek. For Tickets call: (925) 943- 7036 or Bobbie at (510) 655-5608. large and small that enrich our lives. The bach will be exhibiting his original pho- ing non-stop music being performed SHOW. show is open through August 15th. As a tography during the month of July at from 3:30pm – 9:00pm at Stanley Mid- website: Galateanplayers.com. special feature during the show, the com- Fastframe of Lafayette. Keith shoots dle School. The annual jazz camp spon- munity is invited to bring in pet photos using film -- not digital -- and develops sored by Generations in Jazz features "Wizard of Oz" at the Hacienda de las Debby Koonce (right) displays at Saturday Artist Market and related quips to be posted on the his own silver gelatin fiber prints. He bands made up of this year’s attendees. Flores. The After School Drama Club’s gallery’s bulletin board. During the ex- considers photography his joy, searching For more information visit www.lafayet- Summer Drama Camp’s young per- The last Saturday Artists’ Market of the hibition, a portion of the gallery sales will for beauty and harmony in everyday life. techamber.org or call (925)284-7404. formers get ready to skip down the yel- summer will be on Sat., August 8th from be donated to the Animal Rescue Foun- Fastframe is located at 3571 Mt. Diablo low brick road for their annual outside Golden Gate Boy's Choir Parents Day 11am-4pm at The Lafayette Gallery, 50 dation. Gallery Hours are Tuesday to Blvd., next to Postino’s. Call owner An- production. This year, the group proudly Concert, 2:00 p.m. on August 8. All are Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, California. Saturday, 11am to 5pm- 50 Lafayette thony Ruiz at 283-7620 for more infor- presents The Wizard of Oz on July 24 at welcome. Prospective new choir boys The parking lot of the Lafayette Gallery Circle in downtown Lafayette. mation. Also check out Keith’s website 7 PM at the Hacienda de las Flores (2100 and families also welcome. Youth Re- is transformed into an inviting outdoor at kmfineartphotography.com. Donald Dr. Moraga). Gates open at 5:30 Bedford Gallery’s exhibition Full Deck treat Center, 1977 Reliez Valley Road, market place with artists displaying and PM for picnics. A group of 24 Moraga presents an anthology of skate art from Award-winning watercolor artist Lafayette. For information, please call demonstrating their art. youths will be performing in this year’s the 1960's to the present and will run George Ehrenhaft will display 30 paint- GGBC at (510) 887-4311 or view web Summer Drama Camp. The cast mem- through September 13. Over 300 decks ings at the Orinda Library Gallery dur- page www.ggbc.org. The Moraga Art Gallery presents a bers, ages 7 – 14, are spending 3 weeks borrowed from artists, skaters, and mak- ing the month of August. Based on a new group show “Transparent Emotion” Orinda Theatre Square 2009 Summer learning the ins and outs to producing a ers from across the country, will be on theme he calls “The Near and the Far,” featuring the work of Monet Foster and Music Series, Every other Thursday musical by theatre professionals. Ad- display. EVENT: Bg Skate Day, Satur- the selection of landscape paintings in- introducing new members through Au- night 4-7pm. 7/9 SUREFIRE featuring, vanced tickets are $7 and can be pur- cludes several close-to-home sites such Tale Spinners provided Bob Athayde and Friends, 7/23 chased by calling (925) 300-8337 or as Lafayette Reservoir, Moraga Ranch, MICHAEL ROBINSON BAND, 8/6 www.afterschooldramaclub.com. (see Tilden Regional Park, and Mount Dia- Health Medicine Forum (HMF) hosts 747 EXPRESS, featuring Ed McClary also page 13) blo, among others. Subjects far afield in- “An Evening with the Author, Len Sa- Orinda Theatre and Michael Hatfield. www.orindathe- clude the River Li (China), Kathmandu Woodminster Summer Musicals pres- puto, MD” at the Lesher Center for the atresquare. 2 Theatre Square (Nepal) and cities in Italy (Florence, ents “Singin’ In the Rain” as the second Arts in Walnut Creek on Monday, July Orinda Venice, and Lucca). Ehrenhaft, a resident Muir Heritage Land Trust’s Birthday show of their 43rd season in Joaquin 27, from 7:15 to 10:00 pm. Book sign- of Moraga, prefers to paint plein-air Benefit Concert Bash with Janet Popesco Miller Park. A cast of over 40 tap- ing and network opportunity from 6:45- 925-254-9060 rather than from photos in order to con- Archibald and Musicians of the San dances up a storm. Performed under the 7:15 pm. Len Saputo, MD will discuss Rheem vey the shapes, colors, and mood he Francisco Opera. “Music Inspired by stars in historic Woodminster Amphithe- his new book A Return To Healing – finds at a particular time and place. The Nature”, Sunday, July 26, 4:00-5:30pm ater in beautiful Joaquin Miller Park Radical Healthcare Reform and the Fu- Theater exhibition runs from August 1st to 31st at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian (3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland) on ture of Medicine. His vision for progres- and is sponsored by the Orinda Arts Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. Join August 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 8 sive change is inspired not only by 350 Park Street Council. us for a beautiful afternoon of music and p.m. Single tickets are $25-$40, with experience but by a deep awareness that Moraga refreshments on Muir Heritage Land discounts for seniors and children. we must build community in a meaning- Music Trust’s 20-year anniversary of incorpo- Woodminster also offers several special ful way if we are to heal what is broken ( 988-3411 ration (July 26, 1989). Everyone is wel- ticket opportunities including season around us. Join us for an evening of hard Orinda Concerts-in-the-Park - Tues- come! Birthday cake will be served. tickets, half price for groups, and Kids truths, positive solutions and fresh per- days, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Orinda Suggested contribution $25 at the door. Come Free. Tickets are available spectives.Tickets may be purchased Community Center Park. Bring a picnic Visit www.muirheritagelandtrust.org or through www.woodminster.com, or by through www.lesherartscenter.org. Box ORPHAN and enjoy the free music! July 28th, call (925)-228-5460 for more informa- calling (510) 531-9597, or through Tick- Office Phone Number: (925) 943-7469. THE UGLY TRUTH Pladdohg (Celtic Rock & Folk.) tion. etweb.com. Free book with ticket purchase. Advance tickets: $25. This event offers Continu- G-FORCE Orinda Starlight Village Players' sec- Jazz in July, Sunday, July 26, 10:00am ing Education Units for RNs. Summer concert series - join your in the Fellowship Hall Featuring the Joy- ond production this summer is "Cyrano neighbors on Thursday evenings at the ful Noise Jazz Band. Enjoy the music of de Bergerac" the classic story of a man Orinda Books Poetry Reading, Satur- Moraga Commons Park for a relaxing Dixieland jazz, sing some old favorites who believes his oversized nose makes day, August 8 at 3:00pm, Cheryl Dumes- free concert in the park. Bring your picnic ICE AGE: DAWN OF HARRY POTTER AND and join in a hot dog picnic lunch fol- him unworthy of love, especially Rox- nil will read from her new poetry blanket or lawn chairs to the grassy hill- anne’s. The show runs through August collection,"In Praise of Falling." 276 THE DINOSAURS THE HALF-BLOOD lowing the service. Hot dogs, chips, side in front of the band shell. Enjoy the dessert and beverages will be provided. 15th. Call (925)253-1101 or email Village Square, Orinda (925) 254-7606. PRINCE music while your children enjoy the park. Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 [email protected]. The theater is located [email protected]. HARRY POTTER AND PUBLIC ENEMIES The volunteers of the Moraga Park and Moraga Road. in the Orinda Community Center Park, www.orindabooks.com. THE HALF-BLOOD Recreation Foundation will even cook 26 Orinda Way. See article page 5. PRINCE dinner for you with the Snack Bar open- Theatre Kids The Orinda Theatre ing at 6:00 pm. Concerts start at 6:30 pm Literature & Lectures and end at 8:30 pm. July 23, Culann's is under new Moraga Library-Kids activities: Tues- Hounds - Celtic Rock. July 30, Mixed "Maids & Matrons", a new comedy All seats Mon thru Thurs management. Come experience storytelling with the days, July 28—4 p.m. For children 4 to Nuts – a local band playing R&R. August by Kathryn G. McCarty will open at all shows $6.00 Contra Costa Tale Spinners keeping the 7. Stories and crafts; Wednesdays, July Please visit the new 6, Motor Dude Zydeco - Cajun. Lesher Arts Center August 19th. owners’ website at: “Kathy’s plays use comedy to explore oral storytelling tradition alive! The swap 22, 29—10 a.m. Ages 8 mos. to 24 mos. www.rheemtheatre.com Concert, Friday July 24, 1:30 – 2:30 PM. meets Thursday July 23 at the Orinda Li- Stories, songs; Wednesdays, July, 22, www.rheemtheatre.com sensitive political and social issues,” said Join us again for a special Friday afternoon Director Clay David. "It's a screwball brary, 26 Orinda Way in the Gallery 29—10:45 a.m. Ages 2 to 3-1/2 with www.lamorindaservicedirectory.
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Authentic Wee Wednesday Summer Classes- games and dancing to the 13 piece Bob Polynesian food including a Kaluha Pig (10:00am-10:50am) Each Wednesday Claire Orchestra will make for one hot and over 30 authentic Polynesian at the Hearst brings a different topic to discover with August night! Enjoy an evening amongst dancers. Many door prizes to win, draw- your preschooler or toddler. Wee friends, who make a difference for our ing starting at 7:30 p.m. Music for danc- Wednesday classes are a combination of children, and perhaps come away from ing by "Now Playing" from 8 p.m. to 10 California in Relief: A 100 Year History in Woodcut Prints instructor-led lessons and self-guided, the event with some new ones. $55 per p.m. Reservations are $30; call Jerry Sun., July 26, 2 pm panel discussion with art historian, hands-on experimentation and explo- person, for information or online ticket at (510) 799-2207 EARLY for a Print gallery owner, artist and collector, moderated ration. Parents must attend the entire purchase: www.orindaefo.org. space. Bring your favorite beverage SALE class with their children. $12 for first and a gift for the girls suitable for by curator Art Hazelwood. Reception following. National Championship, Lamorinda child / $10 each additional child. Mem- ages 10 to 18. Dress Hawaiian and Petanque Field, 480 Saint Marys’ Rd, bers: $6 for first child / $5 each addi- bring your swim suit. Lafayette, Saturday and Sunday July tional child. Call the Box Office at (510) 25th & 26th. Registration 8:00-8:30 am, The Lafayette Library will host its first Bonhams and Butterfields Appraisal Clinic 336-7373 to register. Chabot Space & competition begins 9:00 am. For more ever Chess Tournament! On Saturday, Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd. just Print information see www.Lamor- July 25, join players of all ages and abil- off Highway 13 in the Oakland hills. For What’s in Your Attic? indapetanque.com or call 925-283-2682. ities in a non-rated test of skills. The SALE more information, visit www.chabot- See article page 7. tournament starts at 10am and will last Wed., Aug 12, 10 am – 3 pm space.org. until the winners in each level are deter- $10 donation per item Moraga Community Pear Picking on Safety Fair & Bicycle Rodeo, Sat Au- mined. Then be sure to stick around to Sat, August 1 and 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Experts will evaluate your paintings, prints, furniture, jewelry, decorative objects, gust 1st, 10 am to 2 pm at Stanley play more games, meet new friends, and the Orchard next to J.M. School - corner Asian art, and antiques. Free printmaking demonstration by exhibit artist. School, 3455 School Street in Lafayette. learn new strategies. Call (925) 283- of Canyon Road & Camino Pablo. These Proudly Presented by: The Lafayette Po- 3872 for more information. And don’t trees are part of Moraga's history - lice Department, The Lafayette Emer- forget, the Lafayette Library Chess Club planted in abundance in the 1920's and gency Preparedness Commission and meets from 4 pm to 5 pm every third Sat- Teen Portrait & Figure Drawing Workshop 1930's. In fact, the Moraga Ranch Com- The Lafayette Crime Prevention Com- urday of the month. That means you can pany had 38 orchards in pears, and "con- Aug 10 to 13, 1 to 4 pm mission. Free Kids DNA Kits, Emer- stop in on July 18 to play some games, ducted the largest pear production with Teresa Onoda, artist instructor gency Vehicles, Bicycle Safety Course & learn more about the tournament, and get operation under one management in the Bicycle Inspection. signed up! www.onodaart.com world" (from Moraga's Pride). Come to See article page 2. Lafayette Library, 952 Moraga Road. Contact [email protected] to register help pick the pears from these remaining Moraga trees. The fruit will be donated On Saturday, September 19th from Other to the Solano/Contra Costa County Food 10am – 2pm the town of Orinda will host Bank. If you fill a box, you can take the 5th Annual Classic Car Show. This In The Keith Room The 40th Reunion for the Campolindo some pears home with you! Wear pro- free event, presented by Orinda Motors, William Keith: Mountains of Shadow and Light High School Class of 1969 will be held tective clothing, i.e. long sleeves, sturdy continues to benefit the Seniors Around at Terzetto Cuisine 6pm-11pm, Septem- footwear - ground is very uneven. Bring Town transportation service. In addition ber 19, 2009. The cost is $35 p/p and fruit pickers, if you have one and a bag to American and European classic and See website for more details reservations are needed by September 1. for taking some pears home. modern exotic cars, this year’s event will Contact Rhonda at (925) 253-9043 or feature special exhibits of classic and cus- www.hearstartgallery.org 925.631.4379 [email protected] for more information. Orinda resident Rachael Frank is in- tom motorcycles as well as vintage race Wed-Sun 11 am - 4:30 pm, $3 adult admission, kids free, members free terviewing families interested in partici- cars. If you are interested in entering a Summer Wine Festival - Sunday, Au- pating in a cultural exchange by hosting car or motorcycle, please email Chip Her- gust 16, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 21 and over an international high school student for man: [email protected]. The please. Saint Mary’s College of Califor- the coming academic year. Program for car entry fee is $50 for cars and $35 for is an independent publication, nia invites the public to an afternoon of Academic Exchange (PAX) is a non- motorcycles. Entry fees are a tax-de- Lamorinda Weekly socializing, a silent auction and wine profit foundation; their students are be- ductible donation. The Show will be held produced by and for the residents of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, CA tasting from more than two dozen Cali- tween 15 and 18, speak English, have in Orinda Village at Orinda Motors, lo- Lamorinda Weekly, P.O. Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570-6133 Staff Writers: fornia wineries at the College’s 5th An- full insurance coverage and spending cated at 63 Orinda Way. Jennifer Wake; [email protected] nual Summer Wine Festival. Enjoy an money. PAX families are asked to pro- Phone: 925-377-0977; Fax: 1-800-690-8136; email: [email protected] Working the Night Shift: Bat Moni- Sophie Braccini; [email protected] affordable afternoon of fun, delicious ap- vide students with meals, a place to We’re a community newspaper, and we welcome your input: toring on Thursday, July 30, 7-10pm Cathy Tyson; [email protected] petizers and micro brews from area sleep/study, and a warm supportive en- Letters to the editor (max 350 words): [email protected] (East Bay Regional Park District) Andrea A. Firth; [email protected] breweries, while supporting the Col- vironment. Private rooms are not re- Sport events/stories/pictures: [email protected] Leader: Naturalist “Outdoor Ed” 510- Jean Follmer; [email protected] lege’s scholarship fund. Where: Saint quired and single parents, young couples Art, theater, community events: [email protected] 544-2768, [email protected]. MP Contributing Writers: Linda U. Foley, Mary’s College of California, Soda Ac- and retirees are welcome to apply. For in- Business news or business press releases: [email protected] #42 Black Diamond Mines Regional School stories/events: [email protected] Conrad Bassett, Susie Iventosch, tivity Center, 1928 St. Mary’s Road, formation call Rachael Frank at (925) Preserve - Somersville Townsite, end of General interest stories: [email protected] Mikaela Cowles, Guy Dotan, Alex Crook, Robin Moraga. Cost: Tickets: $25 until July 31, 285-0449, or (925) 254-1876, or email Somersville Rd., south of Antioch from Schoettler Fox, Steven Johns, Jack Fernbacher $30 after. For more information call her at [email protected]. Publisher: Andy Scheck; [email protected], phone 925-330-7916 (925) 631-4200 or visit stmarys- Highway 4. We’ll hike up a chaparral- Associate Publisher: Wendy Wuerth-Scheck; [email protected] Sports Editor: Caitlin Graveson ca.edu/wine/. Free on campus parking is Fall sessions of Tai Chi through the clothed canyon at dusk to see which fly- Editor: Lee Borrowman; [email protected] Photos: Tod Fierner, Doug Kohen, Jordan Fong available. Moraga Parks and Recreation Dept- ing furry friends live in the Hazel-Atlas Advertising: Wendy Wuerth-Scheck; 925-377-0977, [email protected] Robert Johnson, Ohlen Alexander Registration will begin during the first Mine; quietly, we’ll count and record 24,500 printed copies; 23,200 mailed to homes and businesses in Lamorinda. Please join the many citizens who are week in August. Call (925) 888-7045 or their numbers using detection equip- 1,300 delivered to pick up locations. Layout Andy Scheck, Moraga. Printed in California. involved and support EFO, as we honor go to: www.moraga.ca.us. ment. Registration Required: 1-888- education with our “PEARLS of WIS- EBPARKS option 2, 3; course #22001 DOM” Benefit Celebration on Sat, Au- The Lafayette American Legion Open (7/30); course #22002 (8/20) gust 29th, 5:30 pm at the Orinda Country House & Breakfast will be held Satur- Club's Poolside Venue. The Foundation day, July 25 at the Lafayette Veterans Political Gatherings tre Squa Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Thea re Blvd. Breakfast will be t a Orinda served from 8:00am - Sen. Mark DeSaulnier’s staff will be s ver at the Orinda Farmer’s Market, off of y disco com 11:00am and includes a and pancakes, eggs, Railroad and Prospect, on August 1, d joy sausages, coffee and or- 2009 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer rs en ange juice for $5.00/per questions about state services and pro- u Call Tony at (925) 497-3741 person. Everyone is vide informational materials. For more h welcome and proceeds information, please call (925) 942-6082. T Weed Cutting go the Boys' & Girls' Especially on Hill Sides State Oratorical Contest Please submit Brush Clearance and the Palo Alto Veter- Gardening & ans' Polytrauma Center. events to: A R T Maintenance / Hauling It's a Luau!! Join calendar@lamorinda No Job Too Small Beachcomber Singles weekly.com Free Estimate and GOURMET FOOD Reasonable Prices Lafayette Hosts National Lic#5001386 Pétanque Tournament Professional W I N E ... continued from page 7 Quality Work Usually such a tournament would attract players from all over All types of repairs done. the country, but with the recession Albright believes that the players LIVE MUSIC Woodworking, Electical, Audio, from Florida and New York might stay home. She awaits some cham- pion players from Portland and Palm Springs, as well as the greater Leak repair, Drywall, Painting and more. Bay Area. Clean neat & on time! The FPUSA national mixed doubles teams will compete MASSAGE No job to small, Senior Discount. on Saturday the 25th, and men’s and women’s teams of two play- ☎ (925) 708-6053 ers will compete on the 26th. “The competition starts at 9 a.m.,” [email protected] explains Albright, “I encourage the public to come in the after- noon to see the fiercest competition.” She anticipates the day to Mark your Calendar for: end around 5 p.m. “We will have players that compete at the in- Window Cleaning ternational level,” said Albright, “the afternoon will be an exhi- Service bition of great pétanque.” Thursday: The Lafayette Pétanque Field was designed by pétanque 15 yrs experience player and landscape architect Greg Arthur along Saint Mary’s Road, just south of the Community Center, with the support of the Call Tim or Mike for 8/6, 8/20, 9/3 & 9/17 a free estimate. Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department. It has the reputa- tion on the US circuit as one of the most beautiful fields, as close Trustworthy & reliable to a natural setting as can be.“The July weekend will be an op- 5:30-7:30 pm Commercial Owner/operator portunity for the public to see world class pétanque,” says Al- Residential 925-672-1979 bright, ”the rest of the year, we encourage people to come Enjoy a relaxing summer evening: “we also offer pool maintenance” anytime we are here and we can show them how to start having fun with the game.” Treat yourself to a massage at entourage Lamorinda Petanque Club members gather every (30% off for this event!). Dine el fresco on Shelby’s Wednesday and Friday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. and on Sun- delicious cuisine while sipping fine wine! Then, mingle day afternoons, starting around 1 p.m. until dark (this schedule Need a website? may vary – please call the contacts referenced below to con- among fine art exhibited by amfa and listen to live music Need to update your website? firm). Many bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the friendly atmos- from some of the East Bay’s most famous bands!! Need traffic? phere around the tables under the trees as much as on the sand, We now have a partnership with a web design firm playing more or less competitively, depending on their style. and we can offer a complete website as Pétanque being a French game, the French Consul in San Mention this ad and receive a $50.00 discount on part of your advertising package. Francisco was invited to come to the competition. Pierre- custom framing from Theatre Square newest shop; (Print + online + website starting @ $199/month) François Mourier will unfortunately be on vacation in France at 925-377-0977 the time of the tournament, but Jacques de Noray, Vice Consul FaF (Fine Art Frames) call 925 788 5866 in charge of press and communication, has promised he will be there to support the Lamorindans. Questions? Email ll 925-377-0977 For more information and to confirm the regular game Your ad will also show schedule, call either Mary Albright at 283-2682 or Brian Mur- t www.lamorindaservicedirectory.com phy at 689-0293. Also check out www.lamorindapetanque.com. [email protected] Page: 16 LAMORINDA WEEKLY www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 • In the Back Yard • Digging Deep-Gardening with Cynthia Special Edition: SMART SUMMER SOLUTIONS “Gardening is an exercise in optimism. Sometimes it is the triumph of hope over experience. “ Marina Schinz By Cynthia Brian you can’t go wrong. Since it’s sum- and protectors. Chase. I turned down the role be- mer now, this is the time to consider Question: You’ve written cause it required nudity, although we what you’ll want to eat in the late fall about the fruit on your mulberry laugh today because the only thing and early winter. Although every trees. I’ve only heard of fruitless anyone remembers about that film area has its own mini micro-climate, mulberries. Can you tell us more? are the gophers! But I digress. generally speaking, Lamorinda If your roses are established, I boasts Mediterranean weather offer- wouldn’t suggest digging them up as ing us a great selection of vegeta- you may cause more damage than bles, herbs, and legumes. Here are a good. As far as surrounding your few of my favorite treats that you plants with wire cages, it depends may begin sowing within the next how big your garden is and how few weeks. Seeds will sprout many cages you’ll need. 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If you find a sure- CREEK STABILIZATION 925.330.1956 year long and am always checking Answer: Do you remember fire way to deter these diggers, EROSION CONTROL www.olivebranchengineering.com out our local nurseries to see the riddle “All around the mulberry please email me immediately! FRENCH DRAINS what’s in stock. If it’s in the store, bush, the monkey chased the weasel. Maybe there’s a remake of Caddy it usually means that it is the right The monkey thought it was all in Shack that is looking to cast a few time to plant it. What you’ll find fun. Pop goes the weasel.” Growing good gophers. ripe and ready right now in gardens up my grandmother had a monkey Question: I grew up on a Bay Area are plums, prunes, apricots, and on our farm we had plenty of farm just like you did, but I never BAD peaches, blackberries, and loquats wicked weasels. We also had a won- learned all about gardening and INC. Drainage, Inc. in addition to all the nutritious and derful mulberry bush that bore deli- farming. Maybe it’s because my gladiolus Photo Cynthia Brian delicious summer vegetables such cious fruit. My brothers and sisters brothers were expected to know and eautiful surroundings add as heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and I played in that tree almost every do everything. Did you actually Have You Checked Your Bpleasure to life. Gardens add beans, and cucumbers. Happy, day, never failing to sing that ditty. have to work the farm? the glory of sounds, sights, and fra- healthy fresh eating to you! My mom gave me a volunteer Answer: According to rural Crawlspace Lately? grances, satisfying and therapeutic. seedling from my childhood tree and myths, farmers are supposed to only For me, gardening brings deep joy, today it’s a beautiful specimen bear- sire boys because boys help out with soulful reflection, and the opportu- ing delectable reddish purple berries all the chores. My parents antici- • French Drains nity to get up close and personal that the birds, deer, and I scramble pated a male first child and had cho- with nature. I truly love digging in to consume. sen a masculine name. Of course, I • Underfloor Drains the dirt to share my adventures, ob- I grow two types of mulberry surprised them. After my mom gave servations, recipes, and sheer delight trees. Both are deciduous. The birth to three baby girls in three • Downspout Systems with you. red/purple mulberry is tall and years, my dad decided he no longer After every Digging Deep graceful and hails from the East would listen to the other farmer’s • Subdrain Systems column is published, a few avid coast and is actually called a Red mocking regarding his growing readers take the time to drop me a Mulberry. The other bears greenish flock of females. After enduring • Sump Pumps note, leave a message, or send an white delicately flavored fruit and is plenty of jokes about having daugh- aptly named a White Mulberry. A ters, my dad announced that his girls email. I always respond as quickly fresh plums in their "bloom" • R etaining Walls as possible as I am grateful for the native of eastern China, it was orig- would be able to do anything a boy comments and also welcome the Question: I want to bring inally introduced into the Americas could do and he was going to make • Pavestone Driveway & Walkways questions. For this special summer more beneficial insects to my gar- for the cultivation of silk worms..Of sure of it. He did and we did. From edition of Digging Deep, my es- den, but what and how? course it naturalized and hybridized branding cattle, to driving tractor, teemed editor has requested that we Answer: Bees, ladybugs, with the native Red Mulberry. Both plowing fields, cutting down trees, A General Engineering Contractor share a selection of the questions hummingbirds, finches, and green varieties are tolerant of poor soil and pulling barbed wire, fixing broken Locally owned and Operated and answers. My virtual door is al- lacewings may be the hardest work- drought. There is also a Black Mul- pipes, planting, harvesting, and de- ways open, so feel free to submit a ing gardeners in our yards. They’ll berry, which is more bush like in livering the grapes and walnuts, we Contractor LIC # 762208 query or share your smart solutions. be our unpaid helpers as long as we form. performed all the tasks with alacrity Question: In an effort to eat provide a friendly environment for The berries resemble a black- and enjoyment. My parents finally fresh and be green, I want to grow a them. 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The condition the tree with all my furred and feath- spect for the land and the world we earned the name Colony Collapse ered friends munching. The red live in. Thank goodness mom and Disorder. There are over 4000 berry juice stains hands, clothes, and dad didn’t have boys first. species of bees and with increased patios, so it would be better to plant My best recommendation for healthy habitat, we can help these a fruitless variety in a small back- all parents is to get their children into Garden Lights landscape & pollinators thrive. The bumblebee yard, although the fruit are really a the garden as young as possible and pool development inc. and the honeybee enjoy lavender, special treat. When my children let them explore, make mistakes, be sunflowers, red apple plant, cosmos, were little, we fed the leaves to the curious, ask questions, dig holes, Garden Lights is an Award Winning and mint. silk worms and in fact, the worms chase lizards, and get dirty. 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Fresh fruit is about any cold water, a little at a time and blend with fork available nearly the whole year combination until dough is moist enough to roll into a ball, through, from strawberries in the of berries but not too wet. Roll into one large ball for the B early spring to peaches, nectarines you like, but I er pie crust and a smaller ball to use for patching ry and berries in the summer, and ap- use blueberries, pi your crust, or cinnamon roll ups for snacking! e w ch i os ples and pumpkins in the fall. In the boysenberries or th c ent rumb sie Iv dark winter months, chocolate blackberries, and toppin hoto Su g P comes in handy for baking a choco- raspberries in roughly Berry pie INGREDIENTS late cream pie. So, you see, pies are equal proportions. Photo Susie Iventosch 1 pie crust (see recipe below) Peach Cobbler great all year long! But, summertime 1 recipe crumb topping (see recipe below) is especially divine for fresh mixed Moraga Farmers’ Market – These recipes are available 8-10 cups fruit (I use a combination of black- berry pies. You can either head Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on our web site. berries, blueberries and raspberries, but you down to your local farmers’ market, Orinda Farmers’ Market – Go to: can use just one, if you prefer … I don’t use where you’ll find raspberry and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.lamorindaweekly.com strawberries in this recipe). blueberry purveyors displaying Lafayette Farmers’ Market – could Susie can be reached at 3/4 cup brown sugar fresh picked berries now or you can be coming to you on August 21 [email protected] ½ -2/3 cup flour (depending upon how juicy pick your own wild berries while the fruit appears to be; use a little more if fruit hiking in the woods. 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With finger whisk, stirring all the while to avoid lumps. Mix that at least some frozen berries Saturday tips, or pastry cutter, cut butter into dries until in vanilla. Pour batter over melted butter in went into that particular dessert. It th crumbly and well integrated. Pat on top of fruit baking dish. In a separate bowl, gently toss July 25 didn’t much matter to him … he’s 5:30 to 8:30 pm in unbaked pie shell. peaches with brown sugar and spices. Lay never forgotten that pie, and now peaches over top of batter, doubling the layer almost every time we get together, Pie Crust Recipe of peaches if necessary. the idea of berry pie surfaces in the 2 cups flour Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until topping is conversation. 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Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-2228 Europa Hofbrau Deli & Pub, 64 Moraga Way , Ori, 254-7202 Coffee Shop Kasper’s Hot Dogs, 103 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-0766 Millie’s Kitchen, 1018 Oak Hill Rd #A, Laf, 283-2397 Noah’s Bagels, 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-0716 Squirrel’s Coffee Shop, 998 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-7830 Orinda Deli, 19 F Orinda Way, Ori, 254-1990 Village Inn Café, 204 Village Square, Ori, 254-6080 Subway, 396 Park St., Mor, 376-2959 Continental Subway, 3322 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf, 284-2627 Try Out Our New Menu at Half the Price Petar’s Restaurant, 32 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 284-7117 Subway, Theatre Square, Ori, 258-0470 Redeem This Coupon at Vino Restaurant, 3531 Plaza Way, Laf, 284-1330 Seafood Duck Club Restaurant, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-7108 Yankee Pier , 3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-4100 French Singaporean/Malaysian THE BROILER Chevalier Restaurant, 960 Moraga Road, Laf, 385-0793 Kopitiam, 3647 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-1653 Hawaiian Grill Steak RESTAURANT Lava Pit , 2 Theatre Square, St. 142, Ori, 253-1338 Casa Orinda, 20 Bryant Way, Ori, 254-2981 Indian Tea Swad Indian Cuisine, 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 962-9575 Patesserie Lafayette, 71 Lafayette Cir, Laf, 283-2226 Italian Tea Party by Appointment, 107 Orinda Way, Ori, 254-2206 Buy One Get One Free Giardino, 3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 283-3869 Thai Knoxx Restaurant, Lounge, 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 284-5225 Amarin Thai Cuisine, 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf, 283-8883 Of Equal or Lesser Value • Offer Valid Through July 31, 2009 La Finestra Ristorante, 100 Lafayette Cir, #101, Laf, 284-5282 Baan Thai , 99 Orinda Way, Ori, 253-0989 Sunday-Thursday from 4pm-10pm and Friday-Saturday from 4pm-11pm. La Piazza, 15 Moraga Way, Ori, 253-9191 Royal Siam, 512 Center Street, Mor, 377-0420 Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria, 975 Moraga Rd, Laf, 284-3081 Siam Orchid, 23 Orinda Way # F, Ori, 253-1975 Michael’s, 1375 Moraga Way, Mor, 376-4300 Vietnamese (510) 215-7888 • 13255 San Pablo Avenue Mondello’s, 337 Rheem Blvd, Mor, 376-2533 Little Hearty Noodle, Pho & Pasta, 578 Center St., Mor, 376-7600 Pizza Antica, 3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf, 299-0500 San Pablo, CA • I-80 to San Pablo Dam Rd. Three blocks West download our Restaurant Guide from our web site at www.lamorindaweekly.com (Intersection of San Pablo Dam Road and San Pablo Avenue) 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 restau- Management reserves all rights and may alter or cancel promotion at any rants on this page, except those that told us they did not wish to be listed. LW is not liable for errors or omissions. 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Contact Patric with any questions or to request a brochure. 650 Orindawoods Dr. • Orinda • (925) 254-1065 • www.orindawoodstennis.com More than a Fan Lamorinda season ticket holders feel like family at SMC basketball games By Mikaela Cowles Rose, season ticket holders of 35 years say, “It’s more than being a fan. It’s family.” Before the game, fans greet LMYA Boys 7-8 Relay teammates (left to right) Reider Martinsen, Alec Baker, Jack Larsen and Christopher Rogers Photo Lisa Dirito their neighbors with chit-chat and Springbrook girl’s 13-14 high their share of constant, deafening team. Rancho’s 9-10 Boys boasted smiles. During the game their point winner, Nora Vance also cheers from the stands. “I am very an on-the-edge-of-your-seats win in hearts rise and fall with the team claimed a record at City Meet. proud of the team and their per- the 200-yard free relay with Jon and after the court is littered with Vance led off the Medley Relay with formance at City Meet. The kids Bindi, Joey Berzins, Cole Lauritzen fans and players talking over the backstroke. Vance, along with have been working extremely hard and Brad Robison with 2:10.61. game and catching up. The Roses’ teammates Brooke Aiello, Kathryn on their stroke technique and condi- Sun Valley came in second with a say, “our closest friends have been Hill and Kate Avery won with a tioning in practices and it is reward- time of 2:10.64. through Saint Mary’s.” record time of 1:58.17. ing for them to swim so well. The (Note: Many other records Raising their kids by the Led by head coach Molly mid-season racing experience they were set at this year’s City Meet but sweaty court, they firmly believe in Quinn, Springbrook took home yet get at the City Meet is extremely unfortunately we cannot include all the basketball community and its another first place trophy. “Grow- valuable for the end of the season of them; congratulations to everyone impact on the youth and the sur- ing up swimming the Lafayette City when the team peaks for league on a race well swum!) rounding area. The positive influ- Meet has always been a personal championships and the County Final Team Scores: ence of quality role models, who highlight of my swim season; we are meet,” said Cavallero. Springbrook 1313.5 are easily accessible to children, very lucky to swim in a City Meet The LMYA’s Boys 7-8 Med- LMYA 820.5 makes Saint Mary’s games a per- with such a fun atmosphere filled ley Relay was a record setter. Team- Rancho Colorados 721 fect family outing. The Higgins’ with good natured competition. It is mates Jack Larsen, Reider Sun Valley 683 were the first women’s season especially gratifying to have Spring- Martinsen, Alec Baker and Christo- Las Trampas 601 ticket holders, and as John puts it, brook perform so strongly my first pher Rogers beat out Rancho Col- Oakwood 71 “I didn’t even know women played year as Head Coach. Every team orados for a meet record time of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Rose of Moraga “It’s more than being a fan. It’s family.” Photo Andy Scheck basketball. What better thing is swam exceptionally well this year 1:12.88. The foursome went on to High Point Winners s Saint Mary’s basketball pro- The increased success has not there for a father and daughter to do and I am extremely proud of the ef- break a 30-year-old pool record in 6 & Under Girls grams have taken off, there ruined what makes this small together?” fort our team put forth last week- the free relay with a time of 1:02.71. Caitlin Smith, LMYA, 28 A school’s games so unique. Men and Many fans have become inte- end,” said Quinn. When asked how he felt about the are few in Lamorinda who are un- 6&Under Boys women’s season ticket holders, gral parts of player’s lives. The LMYA surely had one of the win, Alec Baker replied, “Awe- aware of the teams. The men’s pro- Dillan Thoms, Las Trampas, 33 gram has received ample coverage John and Linda Higgins, say “It’s Higgins went so far as to house one most celebrated second place fin- some!” with 29 ESPN televised games dur- the same quality basketball without of the women’s basketball players ishes in meet history. Led by co- Rancho Colorados finished 7/8 Girls ing last season alone. With name- the big time atmosphere.” when she had finished playing and head coaches Marc Cavallero and third with a number of high finishes Jackie Geannacopulos, LMYA, 31 worthy players like Olympian Patty With easy access and com- was in grad school. Jeff Miller, LMYA swimmers drew that resulted in major points for the 7/8 Boys Mills and the women’s Louella petitively low prices, Saint Mary’s Both the Higgins and Roses Alec Baker, LMYA, 31 Tomlinson, first in the nation in sin- basketball offers locals the chance stress profusely the quality of peo- Beck Jurasius, Sun Valley, 31 gle season blocks, McKeon Pavil- to become part of the college com- ple who are part of the Saint Mary’s 9/10 Girls ion has become the place to be. munity. Dr. and Mrs. Howard family, both fans and players alike. Caroline Walsh, Sun Valley, 33 Local Boy 9/10 Boys Send sports Sean McKenna, Sun Valley, 33 Qualifies for US Karate Team 11/12 Girls stories Submitted by Tom Westernoff and Pearl Asian Helene Hollidge, LMYA, 33 11/12 Boys and ideas to: Nicholas Inserra, Springbrook, 33 13/14 Girls sportsdesk@ Nora Vance, Springbrook, 33 13/14 Boys lamorinda Brendan Foster, Springbrook, 31 weekly.com 15-18 Girls Natalie Chan, Springbrook, 31 or call 925-377-0977 Connor Mattox and Conor MacKinnon received Springbrook's Spirit Award 15-18 Boys along with Brennan Quinn (not pictured) Photo Tatia MacKinnon Nat Boone, Springbrook, 31
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KYLEKYLE DAVISDAVIS OCC head coach Steve Hauffler MMORTGAGEORTGAGE BBROKERROKER was pleased with the results of his “M“MORTGAGEORTGAGE R RATESATESareare atat HISTORICALHISTORICAL LOW LOW points.points. There may never be swimmers after a day at the pool, aa better better time time to to BUY BUY OR OR REFINANCE REFINANCE A A HOME HOME OR OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY inin “The meet went very well, and the thethe Bay Bay Area. Area. Call Call D DEXTEREXTER AND AND KKYLEYLE toto talktalk aboutabout taking advantage ofof kids swam great.” the extraordinary opportunities in today’s market.” KYLE DAVIS the extraordinary opportunities in today’s market.” A pat on the back was earned MORTGAGE BROKER by all who participated, but only a Direct: (925) 314-5299 Fax: (925) 831-9161 few earned the distinction of break- DRE License #01327738 Email: [email protected] DRE License #01327738 ing new “Bottom’s Up” records. OCC’s Lea leads her race before the turn Photo Jordan Fong Two meet records were set by five year old Brody Crouch of Moraga Eight and Under Swimmers participate in special event Ranch in the 25-yard freestyle and By Lucy Amaral the 25-yard butterfly. Maddie Mur- New Mini Meet records phy of Orinda Country Club also Provided by set two new meet records in the 50- Meadow Swim and Tennis Club backstroke and 50-butterfly. An- other meet record was set by Sleepy Name: Channing Hanley Hollow in the 200 Medley Relay Age: 6 featuring mixed nine year olds. Team: Orinda Country Club The Legends head coach Matt Event: 6-yr old girls 25 yd Breaststroke Ehrenberger was pleased with his Time: 23.33 seconds team’s success, “Overall it was a Previous record: 23.60 seconds good meet for all the swimmers who Name: Brody Crouch attended. Soda Center is a really fast Age: 5 pool and leads to great races.” He Team: Moraga Ranch Swim Club added, “Sleepy Hollow did well; our Event: 5-yr old boys 25 yd butterfly nine years olds were particularly Time: 21.07 d strong in both the girls and boys.” Previous record: 22.72 15 year old Valerie Su swimming backstroke Photo Les Hata High point winners in each Name: Ashleen O'Brien undreds of local swimmers, mixed relays, individual medleys, age group also went home holding Coaches Jesus Salcedo (OCC), Chris Horner (Meadow) and Age: 8 Hfrom five to 15 years old free, back, breast, fly, and the day trophies. High point winners were Kevin Honey (Sleepy Hollow) Photo Kaye Jacuzzi Team: Campolindo Cabana Club raced in the 34th Annual “Bottom’s wrapped up with the coaches relays as follows: Boy’s Champions - ore than 650 swimmers, all work at this event,” she said. “They Event: 8-yr old girls 25 yard butterfly Up” swim meet hosted by Moraga and parents relays. Brody Crouch, 5, Moraga Ranch Mages eight and under, from work in the mini meet store, shep- Time: 15.70 Valley Pool. Assistant head coach for Swim Club; Mark McCurdy, 7, eight Lamorinda swim clubs con- herd the kids when it’s their turn to Previous record: 15.80 Moraga Valley Pool, Adam Schaef- Moraga Country Club; Marcus Fer- This event features children verged on Meadow Swim and Ten- swim. It’s a nice full circle.” Event: 5-yr old boys 100 yd medley relay t reira, 9, Sleepy Hollow; Cole at the bottom of their respective age fer was impressed with the fierce nis Club in Orinda, July 19 for the Marilyn Blackburn, whose Team: Moraga Ranch Swim Club Stevens, 11, Moraga Country Club; brackets and gives them a chance to competition and the efforts by all of 39th annual Meadow Mini Meet. daughters swam for and still belong Names: Luca Rago compete against other swimmers the swimmers. “As a team, we Jonathan Ratchford, 13, Moraga Designed specifically for the to Meadow, headed the committee Brody Crouch their own age. It differs from most have been working extremely hard, Country Club; Tennyson May, 15, smallest swim set, this was truly a that put on the first Mini Meet in William McGaughey local swim meets because it brings and today there were a lot of Meadow Swim Team. Girl’s battle of the ages, where each child 1970. The meet, she said, was con- Cooper Lenahan together all Orinda-Moraga Pool popped times. This shows that all Champions – Allie Saber, 5, Sleepy swam against someone their own ceived along very pragmatic lines. Time: 1:54.95 Association (OMPA) bottom age of their hard work is paying off”. Hollow; Alex Fellner, 7, Orinda age rather that being grouped into a “We needed new lane lines and the Previous record: 1:58.56 group swimmers for a one day He added, “It’s great for these kids Country Club; Kenna Van Steyn, 9, swim team didn’t have the money “six and under” or “seven/eight” Event: 5-yr old Boys 100 yd Freestyle Relay event, rather than the typical meets to have this venue and this event, it Sleepy Hollow; Maddie Murphy, for lane lines,” said Blackburn. category. “The purpose of this Team: Moraga Ranch Swim Club where kids swim against one team will prepare all of them for a great 11, Orinda Country Club; Allison event is to highlight the younger She and the other swim team Names: William McGaughey with age appropriate groupings. time at OMPA.” Miller, 13, Orinda Country Club; swimmers,” said Kaye Jacuzzi, committee members decided that Luca Rago During the day, boys and girls Molly Schoenfeld, 15, Orinda Park More than 700 participants who along with Joy Braitberg, or- an invitational focusing on the Cooper Lenahan competed for their best times and Pool. swam in the events, including ganized this years’ event. “It evens youngest swimmers would fit the Brody Crouch the playing field, age-wise.” bill. “If you’re four years old and Time: 1:34.94 Local Rowers Take First Place in Philadelphia Regatta Jacuzzi said that this event swimming against someone who is Previous record: 1:39.53 serves as the main fundraiser for six, you don’t stand a chance,” said Event: 8-yr old girls 100 yd Freestyle Relay Submitted by Gloria Lenhart Meadow to support swim team ac- Blackburn. “We wanted to give -- TIED MEET RECORD Association. tivities and as an official meet, the these kids a chance.” Team: Orinda County Club As a part of the Penn AC Club results count on a League level. Not that Blackburn was ex- Names: Alex Fellner the boys raced in the Independence pecting any County times, but it Joining Meadow swimmers were Paige Hanley Day Regatta in Philadelphia. The was serious business for the kids Orinda/Moraga Pools Association Sophia Kosturos three-day regatta has been continu- and she made sure they were re- teams including Orinda Country Ryan Hagglund ously held since 1880 and is the largest warded for their hard work. Club, Orinda Park Pool, Moraga Time: 1:03.69 summer club regatta in the U.S. Valley Pool, Moraga Country Club, “Everybody got something after The local athletes held three Campo Cabana Club, Sleepy Hol- they swam, either a place ribbon or out of the four seats in the Men’s low and Miramonte Swim Club. heat ribbon,” she said. Junior 4+ (four rowers plus a Jacuzzi estimated that more Thirty-seven years later, the coxswain) and they rowed to a first than 1,500 people filtered though the Mini Meet is going stronger than place victory in a six boat race, beat- club during the day in both the form ever and, of course, every competi- ing the second place boat by 1.46 It’s all online! of swimmers and fans. Accenting tor still receives a ribbon “The kids The four plus cox boat is the winning boat with (from the back not seconds. Attaran gained a second the festive day, food from Baja Fresh love it,” said Jacuzzi. And, she Ready for you to send including the cox) Matt, Billy and Zack Photo provided win as part of the Men’s Junior 8 and Jamba Juice was available, a added while it’s an invitational, “It team that blasted through the finish to friends and family - hile most kids participate in mer Olympic rower Ivan Smiljanic. ‘mini meet’ store with inexpensive has the feeling of a championship line over three seconds in front of worldwide traditional sports, recent Recently, the athletes were se- trinkets was set up for the kids, and meet. It’s very official and trophies W the other five boats. Campolindo High School graduate lected to participate in an intensive, are given to the winning team.” First place finishers received a a swim gear vendor offered its Matthew Lenhart, current student competitive five-week summer row- At day’s end, Orinda Country commemorative watch awarded wares. “We even have a woman www.lamorinda Billy Deskin and Acalanes High ing program. The boys traveled Club’s swim team took first place, dockside by a grand master of the who braided and beaded hair, raising School student Zack Attaran are ath- Back East as three of the 19 spe- Meadow Swim and Tennis Club’s Schuylkill Navy, the 150-year-old money for Helping Hands.” weekly.com letes of the lesser-known sport of cially selected athletes from eight team took second and Sleep Hollow organization that oversees Philadel- Jacuzzi said it was a truly rowing. The local boys began rowing states and Canada to row for the Swim and Tennis Club’s team took phia’s famed Boathouse Row. swim club-wide event. “Our own with the Oakland Strokes under for- Pennsylvania Athletic Club Rowing Meadow’s nine and up swimmers third.
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