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Bill Lew, 2018 Veteran of the Year, (second from right) enjoys the patriotic music at a previous “Tribute to the Troops” event. Photo provided Annual twilight concert honors active and former military By Pippa Fisher ne of the best times to support and honor active mili- The concert is hosted by the Rotary Club of Lafayette and cool of the evening. Otary, reserves, veterans and Gold Star Families is on will take place, as in previous years, at the Lafayette Rotary The 32-piece Big Band of Rossmoor, established 26 years the heels of America’s most patriotic of holidays, stage and picnic area overlooking the beautiful waters of the ago comprising musicians aged 14 to 93, will be providing when the country celebrates its independence. And what bet- reservoir, a short way east of the parking lot. Golf cart shuttles the big band sounds. Joining them will be special guests The ter venue in which to honor them, surrounded by community, to the stage area will be available for those who need assis- High Water Line – a bluegrass band from San Francisco, fea- than the Lafayette Reservoir during the annual “Tribute to the tance. Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn turing fi ddle, banjo, guitar, bass and mandolin. Troops” concert and picnic on July 14? chairs and a picnic and enjoy the free musical event in the ... continued on page A2

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License # 01480008 | 00959101 Pacific Union # 01866771 ADA complaints and lawsuits on the rise in Lafayette By Nick Marnell awsuits against Lafayette businesses for violations of ac- Creek law offi ce. Lcessibility regulations have increased over the past two “Law fi rms have clients who go around looking for ADA years, but there is one relatively simple fi x a business can violations,” said Bowles, who noted that the fi rst thing they implement in order to decrease the odds of a complaint that look for is a handicap parking sign. If there is no sign, it’s a could cost thousands of dollars, or even force a shutdown. good indication there are more problems. “If your parking is The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal civil right, and other obvious things in the front of the building are rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals OK, they will move on,” Bowles said. with disabilities, and requires all facilities and accommoda- These people are not below sending someone in to try to tions used by the public to be accessible to individuals with use the bathroom, added Bowles. And the minute that a busi- disabilities. ness lets anyone from the public use its bathroom, the facili- Since 1992 all new construction, additions and alterations ties become public, subject to ADA regulations. are required to comply with ADA standards. Failure to com- “That’s where it gets out of control. They fi le a complaint ply or maintain compliance leaves a business vulnerable to to get their foot in the door. Then an inspector comes in and a discrimination claim fi led by an individual who is denied fi nds hundreds of things. The legal process runs up fees, plus access to the business or facility. If a business is found liable, $4,000 in fi nes per visit regardless of damages. It’s free mon- it will be responsible for paying the plaintiff’s attorneys fees ey for them,” Bowles said. “It’s a frustrating area of the law.” in addition to statutory damages of $4,000 per occasion. Bowles urges business owners to have their property in- “The number of lawsuits in our community has really es- spected for potential problems. Kim Blackseth, a consultant calated,” said Jay Lifson, executive director of the Lafayette in Napa who uses a wheelchair, specializes in ADA inspec- Chamber of Commerce. Lifson listed Lafayette businesses tions. that have been cited in the past two years, including the Rus- “There is not a business open today in which I could not tic Tavern, Bistro Burger and the Lafayette Park Hotel. uncover an ADA violation,” Blackseth said. Rick Bowles represents business clients out of his Walnut ... continued on page A10 It all starts here Photo Nick Marnell Civic News A1-A10 Life in Lamorinda B1-B8 Sports C1-C4 Our Homes D1-D12 Orinda CIOC approves Popular Miramonte Block party Private Roads Task Force trend of student-athlete fun on the – page A6. traveling Claire Steele Fourth of Fire Districts A8 with profi led – July – page grandkids page C1. D1. Moraga grass fi re quickly – page B1. contained – page A8. Page: A2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 11, 2018 5 HEATHER LANE, ORINDA OFFERED AT $895,000 | 5HEATHERLN.COM

Public Meetings City Council Monday, Juy 23, 7 p.m. 4 BED + 2ND FAMILY ROOM + BONUS + 6 BATH + 4720± SQ. FT. 0N .81± ACRE Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. = INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY IN SOUGHT-AFTER GLORIETTA Planning Commission Monday, Juy 16, 7 p.m. LAMORINDA’S #1 REALTOR SINCE 2011 Lafayette Library & Learning Center, 925.339.1918|LICENSE #: 01482454 DANAGREENTEAM.COM Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Design Review Monday, Juy 23, 7 p.m. Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Lafayette prepares for 50th anniversary celebration Arts & Science Discovery Center, By Pippa Fisher 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. School Board Meetings Acalanes Union High School District Wednesday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. AUHSD Board Room 1212 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette www.acalanes.k12.ca.us Lafayette School District TBA Regular Board Meeting District Offi ce Board Room 3477 School St., Lafayette www.lafsd.k12.ca.us Check online for agendas, meeting notes and announcements City of Lafayette: www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Phone: (925) 284-1968 Chamber of Commerce: Moraga Road toward Mt. Diablo Boulevard, with Lafayette United Methodist Church on left and Lafayette Elementary School on right. Images provided www.lafayettechamber.org afayette is getting ready to to take place from 4 to 7 p.m. along sold at decidedly 1968 prices – along Mt. Diablo Boulevard have Lthrow a big party to celebrate Golden Gate Way near the LLLC the fi rst 1,000 tickets will be sold already been decorated with art- its 50th anniversary of incorpora- featuring entertainment from Dave at $10 per adult and $5 per child. work in honor of the anniversary. tion. And a lot of people in the city Martin’s House Party band as well Once they are sold out, tickets will Residents may also have heard are hard at work putting the fi nish- as a kid zone with games and ac- still be available at the event for of Mayor Don Tatzin’s year-long ing touches on the plans for the big tivities. $20 (adults) and $10 (kids). Tickets plea in honor of Lafayette’s 50th bash. Residents will be transported may be purchased at http://bit.ly/ anniversary to get 1,000 homes It’s all going to be happening back in time as Town Hall Theatre Lafayette50thDinner. and businesses to participate in the on Sunday, July 29. Festivities are actors in period pieces represent And what is a city party with- community gift of green energy by scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. different eras in Lafayette’s history out a parade? Luckily Lafayette opting up to MCE Deep Green – in the Community Hall at the La- in conjunction with the Lafayette has that covered. At 5 p.m. the pa- 100 percent renewable electricity fayette Library and Learning Cen- Historical Society. And, of course, rade will be making its way from sourced from California wind and ter. A reception will honor early Old Betsy, Lafayette’s historic fi re School Street up to Golden Gate solar farms by going to http://www. city council members, mayors, and truck, will be on display. Way along First Street. Rumor has lovelafayette.org/city-hall/50. businesses that have operated in There will be community orga- it the parade will include Farmyard And fi nally, with an eye look- Lafayette for 50 years or longer, nization booths and, most impor- Darlings horseback riders and an ing ahead to the next 50 years, a plus longtime residents who have tantly, food catered by Back Forty all-volunteer marching band orga- time capsule will be available and lived in the city for 50 years or Texas BBQ. nized by Lamorinda Music. residents are encouraged to bring more. In fact as an incentive to sign As observant residents may something to include. The time An advertisement from simpler times. The main event, however, is set up early, dinner tickets are being have noticed the city utility boxes capsule will be opened in 2068. Annual twilight concert honors active and former military ... continued from page A1 Master of ceremonies this year may express its gratitude. bors,” says Lifson. “Let’s hear their Vet Center, Marines Memorial The Mobile Vet Center with onsite is Lafayette Rotarian Maurice (Mo) Lafayette Chamber of Com- stories and ensure they know our Club of San Francisco, Military Es- counseling on veteran benefi ts, Williams. The program will pay merce Executive Director Jay Lif- gratitude for those who are serv- cort Team, Rides 4 Veterans, Ruck healthcare, fi nances, education and special tribute to Gold Star Fami- son points out that this is a won- ing and those who paid the ultimate March Team – Travis Air Force housing will also be available. lies and Blue Star Moms. Organiz- derful opportunity to meet active price.” Base, Some Gave All – The Joey The free twilight concert runs ers encourage any active or former members of the military and fami- Also in attendance look for Graves Foundation, Team Red, from 5 to 8 p.m. July 14. For more military members to attend, in uni- lies of fallen heroes. American Legion Post 517, Lafay- White & Blue, and Lafayette Vet- information go to www.thebig- form if possible, so the community “These families are our neigh- ette Boy Scout Troop 243, Concord erans of Foreign Wars Post 8063. bandofrossmoor.org. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A3 When I say “good,” you say “neighbor.” Helping People All Over Lamorinda! Great Represented Value! Buyer Mike Rosa Now that'sNow that's teamwork. teamwork. 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Assemblywoman Catharine Baker describes Bill Lew’s service to country 100 Van Ripper Lane, Orinda 359 Donald Drive, Moraga and community June 29. Photo Pippa Fisher Classic single level rancher on Delightful single level in Rheem his year’s Veteran of the Year, leader with Lafayette Troop 224 T desirable Van Ripper Lane. Great Valley Manor. 2211 Sqft, 4 Br, selected by Assemblywoman and then, since 2005, at the district location close to Sleepy Hollow school & club. 2.5 Ba. Lovely yard & rose gardens. Catharine Baker for District 16, is level and in the Order of the Arrow. www.Orinda.com $1,450,000 www.359DonaldDr.com Lafayette resident Bill Lew. Lew belongs to VFW Post Lew received his recognition 8063 Lafayette where he serves as at a reception hosted by Baker at current adjutant and is a past-com- 2017 the Lafayette Veterans Memorial mander, VFW District 10 serving People Center on June 29, accompanied as district adjutant and he serves on Love Us on Yelp by his wife Verre and in front of the board of directors for the Lafay- Award family, friends and veterans. Baker ette Veterans’ Memorial Building recapped Lew’s outstanding history as secretary. of service to country and commu- Lew says the news was a total 925 254-3030 www.Orinda.com nity and noted that the choice of surprise to him. recipient this year was easy and “I am totally blessed to have Lafayette • Moraga • Orinda agreed upon by all those she spoke been selected amongst so many Cal BRE 1221247

©2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal to in making the decision. deserving veterans living in the Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are Lew served in the United States communities served by Assem- independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. Army from December 1969 to Au- blywoman Baker (District 16). In gust 1972, fi rst in Vietnam as part Lamorinda alone, there are many, of the 1st Signal Brigade and later many deserving veterans,” says at Fort Huachuca in Arizona and Lew. during this time was awarded the And that is typical of the man Good Conduct Medal, National De- whose philosophy is guided by fense Service Medal, Armed Forces what he refers to as the “6H’s” – Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam hard work, honesty, humility, hu- Service Medal with Bronze Star manity, humor and honor. Attachment, Republic of Vietnam “Bill Lew exemplifi es the true Campaign Ribbon with Device, and meaning of service in everything SALE PENDING Expert Badge and Rifl e Bar. he does,” says Mike Gilson, board Following his army service he of trustees president for the Lafay- attended college and then worked ette War Veterans, noting “Service as a health physicist for the State of to his country in the US Army in California Radiation Control Pro- Vietnam, service to his community gram and then at the University of through his ongoing dedication to California at San Francisco as the scouting, service to his fellow vet- 181 Donaleen Ct., Martinez, CA UCSF radiation safety offi cer, retir- erans through his ongoing support ing in 2015. for VFW Post 8063 and the Lafay- Listed at $869k In civilian life Lew was in- ette War Veterans where he ‘serves’ volved in scouting, fi rst as an adult as our faithful secretary.” 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath / 2116 sq ft / 0.28 acre Las Trampas partners with Represented Seller LAMA for the win in poker tournament LD Represented Seller By Pippa Fisher SO JUST

1060 Lizann Dr., Lafayette, CA Listed at $1.650M and closed at $1.650M 3 Bed / 2 Bath / Views of Mt. Diablo / 1.67 acres / Guest house / Pool Represented Buyer First place winner T.J. Grossi, left, and in second place, Matt Roberts. Photo provided roving that sometimes gam- ers enjoyed food, drinks, a raffl e Pbling can be a win-win for and seven rounds of fast-paced Let us help you make the right move. Call us today! everyone, Las Trampas and phil- poker action to benefi t Las Tram- anthropic group Lamorinda Gives pas’ programs. Back joined forces to host a “Cards Lafayette’s Las Trampas Price Gallegos Group for Humanity” charity poker tour- School provides services to people nament, raising more than $11,000 with developmental disabilities and Amy S. 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JIM COLHOUN Monday, July 16, 7 p.m. Council Chambers and Community Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. Staff and council acknowledge maintenance and asset Design Review Monday, July 23, 7 p.m. replacement systemic shortfall Council Chambers and Community By Sophie Braccini Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. for roads, drains, facilities, parks the way fi nding plan; the livable School Board Meetings and equipment to be about $1.5 Moraga Road corridor plan; and Moraga School District million. The city manager said electronic information signs. TBA that there simply was not enough Wykle also asked that the is- Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School money; only $100,000 from the sues of the rampant longstand- Auditorium operating budget is allocated to ing shortfall be day lighted, and 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga www.moraga.k12.ca.us capital improvement. more prominently communicated See also AUHSD meeting page A2 Council Member Kymber- to the public. One resident who Check online for agendas, meeting leigh Korpus said she would was in attendance at the meet- notes and announcements rather not wait for staff’s future ing and shared that desire for Town of Moraga: analysis and midyear revisions transparency, Steve Woehleke, www.moraga.ca.us and would want all possible acknowledged that there is a Phone: (925) 888-7022 money to be allocated right now shortfall in infrastructure invest- Chamber of Commerce: to what Council Member Roger ment, but asked why this was not Wykle calls the big fi ve: roads, covered in the current budget. He www.moragachamber.org Graphic provided Moraga Citizens’ Network: storm drains, the unfunded pen- said that not addressing the gap fall – $1.5 million a year – and www.moragacitizensnetwork.org he fi gures have not changed, sion liability that continues to go at this time was creating a cred- Tbut the attitude and framing promised that staff would come up, the asset replacement fund ibility gap and that it was a town Moraga may have. For years, budget pre- back in the coming months with that has not been funded in years, council issue, not a staff issue. Police sentations focused on the town’s a strategy to fi ll in the gap. and new legal challenges. Kor- Battenberg explained that Department balanced operating budget, During its fi nal June 28 bud- pus wanted to reconsider all the the town was required to present Incident minimizing the asset replace- get presentation town staff ex- priorities, including the money a balanced budget, but that her Summary ment needs. This year, however, plained that the operational bud- allocated for improvements to team would look in more detail to Report Town Manager Cynthia Batten- get of $9.5 million was balanced the Hacienda to bring the build- the shortfalls within two months, ...will be back next time berg opened her presentation by but that it had estimated the un- ing into compliance with the and strategize with the council on indicating the cost of the short- funded asset replacement needs Americans with Disabilities Act; how to address it. Council prepares for legal battle over hillside and ridgeline development By Sophie Braccini uring the June 27 Moraga conducted an EIR as prescribed council. In the end, it was decided was remediated or not. ga Open Space Ordinance. Mayor DTown Council meeting by the CEQA. that once a property is recognized This is not the fi rst time the Dave Trotter agreed that this was $250,000 from the Palos Colo- The document lists several as high risk, it would stay that Bruzzone family has sued the a lot of money for the town to rados developer’s fund was aspects that, in the opinion of the way from an allowed density per- town; the fi rst time was in 1986 spend at this time, but that some transferred to the general fund plaintiffs, will have signifi cant spective in perpetuity, whether it when the town adopted the Mora- things were worth fi ghting for. for litigation purposes. After the impacts. The fi rst one indicates meeting, members moved into a that the new rules will limit the closed session with legal counsel production of new and needed to discuss the situation further. housing into town. In particular The subject of the legal proceed- the plaintiffs note a requirement ing is related to the hillside and that would now limit the height of ridgeline regulations that the town new buildings if they are visible Laura Abrams adopted last April. in the backdrop of distant hills, The plaintiffs who fi led a law- which “fl ies in the face of the suit against Moraga, David and Bay Area’s and Moraga’s identi- [email protected] Joan Bruzzone, base their peti- fi ed need for more housing.” The www.lauraabrams.com tion on allegations that the town document claims that the new 510-697-3225 Coldwell Banker CALBRE#01272382 should have conducted an Envi- rules would displace 836 housing Orinda ronmental Impact Report before units, including 229 designated as adopting the modifi cations to the affordable. town’s planning rules. When the All these affordable units Representing Sellers in Lamorinda town adopted the changes that however are planned in the Mora- make it more diffi cult to build on ga Center Specifi c Plan area. This hillsides and ridgelines in Mora- part of town in mostly owned by ga, it made a declaration indicat- the Bruzzone family and has been ing that it did not need to conduct excluded from the new hillside an EIR. The plaintiffs contend and ridgeline regulations. Instead, that the modifi cations are exten- a committee has been designated sive and that the town violated the to fi nalize the zoning of this cen- California Environmental Quality tral piece of the town. Act by not conducting the study. The plaintiffs’ document ac- Offered at $4,250,000 Offered at $4,700,000 Town Manager Cynthia Bat- knowledges that the MCSP is 25 Rustic Way, Orinda 21 Sycamore Road Orinda tenberg explained that the Nega- excluded from the new rules, but Private Glorietta 8.14 Acre Estate Stunning Private European Villa tive Declaration concluded that speculates that the committee will www.25rusticway.com www.21sycamoreroad.com there would be less than sig- enact a reduction of the building’s nifi cant impacts associated with height that will result in loss of adoption of the regulations, potential new homes. based on the fact the regulations Another signifi cant conse- would more stringently regu- quence of the new rules that late the amount, scope and type will, according to the Bruzzones, of new development in hillside adversely change the existing and ridgeline areas, and thus be physical conditions in town is the more protective of them and any prohibition of grading, including sensitive resources affected by for landslide remediation, in high- Offered at $2,050,000 Offered at $1,825,000 such development. In addition, risk areas. The modifi ed rules do 132 Camino Sobrante,Orinda 4400 El Nido Ranch Road Orinda the CEQA analysis notes that not prohibit remediation to miti- Lake Cascade Klemmedson Contemporary Contemporary With Legal Second Unit the regulations do not, in and of gate landslides, but they do not www.132caminosobrante.com In Park like setting! www.4400elnido.com themselves, propose or entitle grant developers an increase in new development. Such develop- the number of homes allowed to ment proposals would be subject be developed if they do so. The to their own CEQA review for plaintiffs explain that the modi- site and project specifi c environ- fi ed rules remove the economic mental impacts. basis for funding landslide reme- Conversely, the document diation. fi led by the plaintiffs states that To decide whether or not since the new rules extensively high-risk areas, once remediated, Offered $1,485,000 Escrow closed $1,590,000 changed the town’s general plan, should be treated as non-high-risk 6 Dover Court Orinda 62 Hacienda Circle, Orinda zoning ordinance, the Moraga areas and allowed more develop- Delightful Remodeled Contemporary Single Story Sunny Ranch Home with Open Space Ordinance and de- ment was discussed at length by www.6dovercourt.com Amazing Views. www.62hacienda.com sign guidelines it should have the planning commission and the Wednesday, July 11, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A5 Hacienda Nights Food Trucks and More! 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Challenging summer commute in Moraga By Sophie Braccini LeapFrog Plumbing oing through Moraga this personnel at the crossing with Boulevard, making a right turn Got gas? Many people Gsummer has brought its Rheem Boulevard and signaled there and heading toward Orin- load of frustration to drivers. to turn left. A few say the magic da to access 24 off of Acalanes think plumbers deal only Trouble starts on Canyon Road word and are allowed to continue Road. with water and sewage. before reaching town coming on. Right now that word is “Bol- Exacerbating the traffi c head- Not true! We install and from the south. As this roving linger,” which gives access, but aches, Moraga Road, between repair all types of gas lines reporter can attest, those arriving another employee watches out to Rheem and St. Mary’s Road, was at the one lane Canyon bridge make sure cars are turning right closed July 2 when a fi re broke and fixtures too. around 4:30 p.m. are typically on Bollinger. out off Moraga’s Buckingham Head Frog Mo Williams met with a string of cars wait- The PG&E personnel sta- Drive, in the open space adja- LeapFrog Loot ing for the light to turn green and tioned at the crossing report that cent to Moraga Road (see related Mo’s sizzling grant passage – the fi rst obstacle drivers are being very coopera- story, page A8). Traffi c was seri- summer $25 off * in the commuter’s quest to cross tive and are muscling their way ously impacted, but PG&E even- specials… Any plumbing job Moraga and reach Highway 24. through. They also indicate that tually reopened St. Mary’s Road • Outdoor kitchens LeapFrog Loot The light can be a bit long – a the road can be reopened before to through traffi c. One resident • New gas lines for cooktops $100 off sign warns that the wait can be up the posted 7 p.m. time if the work who needed to go to Concord at and dryers Gas line installation to two minutes – but once it turns objective of the day has been the beginning of the afternoon, • Fire pits & patio heaters over $600* green, the string of cars cross reached a bit sooner. and had not anticipated any traf- • Pool heaters & hot tubs LeapFrog Loot the bridge at moderate speed. In the afternoon on Moraga fi c problem, reported being stuck • Natural gas barbecues The minute the cars have cleared Road the descent toward La- in traffi c for over an hour trying We're poly‐pipe certified, (better than iron) $150 off the bridge, however, there is no fayette often stops short after to get out of town; she wondered Approved vendors of PG&E Tankless water heater longer anything moderate about vehicles pass Campolindo High what it would be like if the town installation* their speed. Cars soar on the now School. The backup continues all needed to be evacuated. *1 coupon per service, exp. 7/31/18 four-lane arterial, ignoring the the way from the Lafayette sign The choices offered by traffi c quite visible 35 mph signs. to Mt. Diablo Boulevard, with apps such as Waze, which sends We Hop To It! At the crossing between Mor- cars inching forward, stuck in the commuters through Moraga, Family-owned and serving aga Road and Moraga Way, some narrow street constricted by mul- have not been modifi ed due to Lamorinda since 1993 cars turn left toward Orinda, but tiple traffi c lights before being the heavy traffi c and the one lane most continue straight. released to the freeway, adding bridge. green solutions! There is no longer a turn for approximately 15 to 20 minutes For Burton Valley residents through traffi c on St. Mary’s of travel time from Moraga to off Reliez Station and Glenside (925) Road this summer since PG&E is Lafayette. Road, however, the St. Mary’s 377-6600 CA Lic replacing pipes under the arterial. Occasionally, a frustrated Road closure means a quieter 929641 www.LeapFrogPlumbing.com Those who nonetheless wander driver turns around and back- summer. that way are stopped by utility tracks to the crossing with Rheem

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Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Citizens’ Infrastructure Oversight Commission CIOC unanimously approves motion to form private road task force Wednesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m. By Sora O’Doherty Sarge Littlehale Community Room, he Orinda Citizen’s Infrastruc- His suggestion, however, did not sion. “The city council didn’t ask 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Tture Oversight Commission gain traction with the commission- you to consider if a task formed School Board Meetings held a special meeting June 27 ers. should be formed,” he argued, but Orinda Union School District to consider whether or not there Theis also suggested that the asked how a task force should be TBA should be a task force to address CIOC consider a pilot program to formed and what it should do. He Regular Board Meeting the issue of private roads and, if so, limit the scope of the task force. spoke of alternative ways to fi - 8 Altarinda Rd., Orinda www.orindaschools.org what the composition of such a task Through roads would provide the nance private road maintenance, See also AUHSD meeting page A2 force should be. The meeting was most public benefi t, he said. A including bond measures, real es- attended by Public Works Director bond would be very diffi cult from tate transfer taxes, or additional Check online for agendas, meeting Larry Theis and Paving Program a voter perspective and Theis reit- sales taxes. “It’s nuts to say it is notes and announcements Project Manager Farah Khorashadi. erated that “staff believes there is too expensive to even look at the City of Orinda: Theis opened the meeting by stat- a huge concern here.” In addition, private streets,” he said, adding that www.cityoforinda.org ing that, although the city council he suggested that the task force, if many of the private streets, such as Phone (925) 253-4200 requested that the CIOC consider formed, be fewer than nine mem- Wilder, Orinda Woods, and Orinda Chamber of Commerce: the formation of a task force, the bers, perhaps three, fi ve, or seven Downs are in good shape and don’t www.orindachamber.org CIOC didn’t have to recommend members. He thought it might be need much more than maintenance. The Orinda Association: Photo Tod Fierner that one be formed. diffi cult to fi nd a suffi cient number Several points were agreed www.orindaassociation.org Theis expressed his concerns of people to serve. upon by the commissioners dur- Identity Theft about the burden on the city of In the public forum portion of ing their discussion. While a larger 10 Block Hall Dr. (3) dealing with the maintenance of the meeting, the CIOC heard from task force was desirable, allowing Juvenile Disturbance private roads. Staff feels that it is a number of Orinda residents. Me- members with specifi c expertise, Camino Pablo/Orinda Way important that there be a “‘do noth- lissa Roeder said that the city has they agreed it might be a problem Litter ing’ alternative,” he said. The costs done a fantastic job on the pub- recruiting nine members. Seven Orinda Police Department Moraga Way/El Camino Moraga for the task force could be very lic roads. “Private roads is a new members would be an acceptable Incident Summary Report Lost Property June 17 to June 30 high, he pointed out, adding that idea,” she said, and submitted a let- alternative, if nine could not be Miramonte High School the city attorney is very expensive. ter of support for forming the task obtained. The suggestion that the Alarms Loud Noise 59 To properly evaluate a road’s con- force with nearly 400 signatures. task force complete its work in nine 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 5 30 Block Los Dedos Rd. dition is also very expensive, he ex- Theis’ suggestion of not forming months was questioned, and it was Traffi c 114 500 Block Tahos Rd. Suspicious Circumstances 5 Loud Party plained. The costs for repairs of any the task force was in bad faith, decided that nine months should be Suspicious Subjects 15 10 Block La Cintilla private roads could be very high, Roeder said, and, in her opinion, the goal for completing the mission Suspicious Vehicles 16 Medical Hospital Theis added, and “liability is a huge it would not be hard to fi nd nine of the task force, but it could be ex- Patrol Request/ Security Check 24 80 Block Mossbridge Ln. concern.” The possibility of sink- members willing to serve. tended if necessary. Service to Citizen 58 Del Rey School holes or trip and fall claims need to Steven Cohn spoke in an im- ... continued on page A8 Supplemental Report 10 200 Block Stein Way be weighed heavily, he concluded. passioned manner to the commis- Vacation House Check 52 Misc Burglary Welfare Check 6 20 Block Diablo View Dr. Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance Violation 10th anniversary of Opera in the Park 80 Block Via Floreado 30 Block Overhill Rd. (2) By Sora O’Doherty Eb Sr 24 Jwo St Stephens Dr. 10 Block La Bolsita Way Accident Injury 10 Block Vista Del Orinda Jose, West Bay Opera, Lamplight- ville,” “Marriage of Figaro,” “La Hall Dr./Moraga Way 100 Block Ivy Dr. ers, and Carnegie Hall. Bohème,” “Die Fledermaus,” and Accident Property 10 Block Honeywood Rd. Solo Opera was founded in much more. 10 Block Lavenida Dr. Dui Misd 2000, and has producing 15 operas According to the organizers, Camino Pablo/Miner Rd. 100 Block Moraga Way and many concerts at the Lesher enjoying live opera has become 40 Block El Toyonal Petty Theft From Vehicle Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek so expensive that it’s almost im- Post Offi ce 70 Block Brookwood Rd. and other Bay Area venues. Their possible for the average family to Wilder Rd./Orinda Fields Ln. Possession Of Burglary Tools productions have receiving rave attend. Opera in the Park is a way Camino Pablo/Miner Rd. St Stephens Dr./Tahos Rd. reviews and awards from the press to introduce children to opera, or Animal Cruelty Possession Of Stolen Property he Orinda Rotary Club will and community including the re- even friends who might never at- Cvs Camino Pablo/Brookwood Rd. Tpresent its 10th annual Opera cent 2016 Arts Recognition Award tend live opera. There will be run- Auto Burglary Public Assembly Check in the Park in conjunction with from AC-5 Arts and Culture Com- ning commentary on the works by 70 Block Brookwood Rd. 10 Block Camino Sobrante Solo Opera. The free performance, Barking Dog mission of Contra Costa County. the master of ceremonies, so every- 20 Block Orinda Way which will feature professional Public Nuisance Solo Opera has been performing one will be able to understand the 20 Block Hacienda Cr. opera singers performing favorite 30 Block Barbara Rd. 20 Block Southwood Dr. the Orinda Opera in the Park for operatic plots. The music has been Burglary Reckless Driving arias, duets, and ensembles, that several years now, and, according selected to represent pieces consid- organizers say will thrill even non- Rite Aid Miner Rd./Lombardy Ln. to Rotary event chairman Ken Jew, ered very likeable, and the master Civil San Pablo Dam Rd./Wildcat Canyon opera lovers, usually attracts at Solo has made the concert even of ceremony’s short explanations 10 Block Beaconsfi eld Ct. Happy Valley Rd./Sundown Terrace least 1,000 people. The concert will better than it was originally. of what is happening in each piece Civil Problem El Toyonal/Loma Vista Dr. take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, The performers include: so- or section is designed to make the 10 Block Richard Ct. McCaulous July 22 at Orinda Community Park. pranos Liisa Dávila and Diane performance even more enjoyable. Civil Standby Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Rd. “We have assembled a truly Squires, mezzo-sopranos Deborah The Rotary Club and Solo Op- 70 Block Valley View Dr. San Pablo Creek/Miner Rd. spectacular lineup of talent,” says Rosengaus and Leandra Ramm, era invite people to bring their en- Counterfeit St Stephens Dr./Eb Sr 24 Sylvia Amorino, Solo Opera’s ar- tenors Michael Orlinsky and Ste- tire families including children, a Safeway Residential Burglary tistic director/producer and master phen Cannon, baritones Ben Brady blanket and/or chairs, and a picnic. Disturbance-Domestic 10 Block E Altarinda Dr. of ceremonies for the concert. Ac- and Bradley Kynard and pianist Free parking is available. For more Camino Pablo/Bear Creek Rd. 10 Block Brookbank Rd. cording to Amorino, the program Chun Mei Wilson. The singers information on Solo Opera or the Failure To Obey Shoplift includes eight singers who have will perform well-known selec- concert, please visit www.SoloOp- Moraga Way/Camino Encinas Beverages And More performed at prestigious venues, Forgery Trespass tions from operas such as “Turan- era.org or email solomail@pacbell. including San Francisco Opera, dot,” “Don Pasquale,” “Carmen,” net. 200 Block La Espiral 10 Block Quarry Hill Rd. Fraud Credit Card Trespass W/ Vehicle Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opera San “Don Giovanni,” “Barber of Se- 10 Block Camino Encinas Camino Pablo/Los Amigos, Fraud False Pretenses Vandalism 10 Block Crest View Terrace Chevron H&S Violation Verbal Dispute Bridging the journey from Orinda Community Center 10 Block Easton Ct. Hailed By Citizen Walk Through Lamorinda to Rossmoor 20 Block Orinda Way 10 Block Camino Sobrante ³2QHVDWLV¿HGFOLHQWDWDWLPH´ Harassment Warrant Arrest Orinda Country Club Rheem Blvd./Glorietta Blvd. Hit And Run Misdemeanor 70 Block Lost Valley Dr. 10 Block Lavina Ct. 60 Block Oak Rd. Safeway

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ditions forced the closure of Mor- aga Road between Moraga and Fire Districts Rheem Blvd. Lafayette, Rein said that PG&E halted its Lafayette pipeline re- Public Meetings Buckingham Drive placement project and opened St. Moraga-Orinda Fire Mary’s Road to through traffi c.

District Board of Directors “The responding crews con- Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. tained the fi re through aggressive Go to the website for meeting direct attack and excellent coop- location, times and agendas. Visit eration from all agencies. The fi refi ghters on the line did a great www.mofd.org job of suppressing the fi re despite the challenges presented by the ConFire terrain and steep slopes. This is Board of Directors a reminder of the need to miti- Tuesday, August 7, 1:30 p.m. gate fuels early in the season to Board Chamber room 107, minimize available fuels near our Administration Building, Painted Rocks populated areas,” said MOFD 651 Pine St., Martinez Fire Chief Dave Winnacker. For meeting times and agendas, There were no injuries to res- visit http://alturl.com/5p9pu. idents or fi refi ghters. Rein said that the fi re was caused by equip- ment used to plow a fi re break on a private road behind the homes. “If you must mow or cut weeds, do it in the morning when the MOFD drone image Photo courtesy MOFD ground is damp from the over- HARDWOODS three-alarm fi re burned 45 Buckingham Drive in Moraga. tection District, the San Ramon night dew,” Rein said. “Don’t do A acres of dense vegetation According to Moraga-Orinda Valley Fire Protection District it in the afternoon when the fuels CARPETS near Campolindo High School Fire District spokesman Dennis and Cal Fire contained the blaze are the driest.” on July 2, forcing the temporary Rein, crews from MOFD, the by 6:30 p.m. RUGS evacuation of 20 homes along Contra Costa County Fire Pro- Because the emergency con- LINOLEUM DeSaulnier talks environment at Campolindo Town Hall TILE By Sophie Braccini t was hot in Moraga on the af- LAMINATE Iternoon of July 2. A grass fi re in the open space next to Moraga Road had seriously snarled traf- fi c, but it was not enough to can- FAMILY -OWNED cel Rep. Mark DeSaulnier’s town hall at Campolindo High School 30 YEARS ! – it was merely shifted by one hour, with residents from Lamor- inda and beyond fi lling the high school cafeteria. The attendance was not as high as at previous meetings, which had seen over- fl owing crowds, the news of the fi re and road closure likely de- terring people not very familiar with the area from attending. DeSaulnier, who represents

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Photo provided California’s 11th district, started congressman noted how he is the current administration’s poli- by framing the topic of environ- wary of the administration’s at- cy will not only hurt the environ- All Airports mental protection, sharing his tacks against the Clean Air Act ment, but put the country behind TAXI BLEU philosophy and highlighting his and the Clean Water Act, which in terms of innovation and future Served 24/7 own achievements while in offi ce were, the congressman reminded growth. at the state and national level. the crowd, both signed by Rich- Audience members expressed Dispatch: He explained how he fa- ard Nixon. concern about carbon pollution, 925-849-2222 vors the establishment of urban “There was a time when you renewable energy, endangered Direct: growth boundaries to stimulate could be a Republican and be species, and exploitation of tar 925-286-0064 more dense housing toward town for environmental protection,” sand in the Bay Area. centers and transportation, and he said. The Clean Air Act was Several in the audience had www.mytaxibleu.com curtail the spread of single-fam- based on a cost/benefi t demon- questions about what to do [email protected] ily residences in open space. He stration done by the state of Cali- now, since the administration is also discussed industrial safety, fornia showing what it would overtly undermining previous noting how he had been work- cost to remove certain pollutants environmental protections and ing with refi neries for the past and the public health benefi ts that California being at the forefront 20 years to establish industrial would result. The EPA would may not need extra local support. safety ordinances that are now then confi rm the state’s fi ndings The congressman had only one becoming the law of the land. and other states would follow. It answer: engagement and partici- Bay Area DeSaulnier shared his con- included regulations to mandate pation. He repeated several times BAD cern about the current admin- more effi cient cars, something that a democracy cannot func- INC. Drainage, Inc. istration unraveling years of that DeSaulnier says President tion well if people do not vote environmental protection. Sev- Trump wants to deregulate. and they should also be well in- eral questions from the audience DeSaulnier said that Cali- formed. Have You Checked Your asked how to get rid of the now fornia has demonstrated how “When the people are en- former EPA chief, Scott Pruitt, protecting the environment also gaged then the country is saved,” Crawlspace Lately? who resigned on July 5. The stimulates the economy, and that he concluded. CIOC unanimously approves motion to • French Drains • Underfloor Drains form private road task force • Downspout Systems ... continued from page A6 • Downspout Systems It was also agreed that although the three property owners on public the precedence regarding the poten- • Subdrain Systems meetings of the task force should roads; three property owners on tial use of public funds to maintain • Subdrain Systems be publicly noticed and must com- private roads; two CIOC members; private roads and consideration of • Sump Pumps ply with certain legal requirements, and one member of the city coun- the additional liability (fi nancially • R Sump etaining Pumps Walls such as the Brown Act, the task cil. Alternatively if a smaller group and legally) of accepting private force should try for less formal of seven members is desired, that roads into the public road mainte- • PavestoneR etaining Driveway Walls & Walkways meetings, and staff would not be composition would include only nance system. The CIOC conclud- required to attend except for “as two private and public road prop- ed that the task force should also • Pavestone Driveway & Walkways needed.” One of the most signifi - erty owners. reevaluate the city’s current private A General Engineering Contractor cant and new recommendations is It was recommended that the road acceptance policy and identify A General Engineering Contractor that the city council fund a profes- Private Road Task Force should fi nancing alternatives, including Locally owned and Operated sional facilitator, which it was esti- meet a minimum of once a month developing alternative processes Locally owned and Operated mated might cost $5,000 per meet- at a publicly noticed meeting, in- for converting private roads to Contractor LIC # 762208 ing. cluding at least one public outreach public roads, identifying fi nancing Contractor LIC # 762208 The complex discussion was or workshop-style meeting shortly requirements including cost shar- then translated into the language after its formation. ing for accepting private roads, and of a motion, which passed unani- The CIOC made a number of considering fi nancing alternatives 925•377•9209 mously and was to be presented to additional recommendations re- to facilitate private road mainte- 925•377•9209 the city council at its July 10 meet- garding what the task force should nance by the owners of those roads. visit our website ing. The CIOC recommends that consider in developing its charter www.bayareadrainage.com the Private Road Task Force shall and scope of work, including iden- consist of up to nine members: tifi cation of legal ramifi cations and Wednesday, July 11, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A9

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Tto downtown, a world-class, teaching them whatever music ing, which also allows him time also offers instruction in song- For more details go to https:// musical gem has popped up in sparks the students’ excitement. with family instead of being on writing, music production and moderntonestudios.com/. Lafayette. The Modern Tones “We have a lot of requests for the road most of the time. voice. They offer voiceover work Music Studios offers music in- Imagine Dragons and Ed Sheer- This business is clearly struction and so much more. an,” Light notes. “We make sure Light’s dream. His passion is mu- “We are unique in the Bay students know all the basics. We sic and his enthusiasm is infec- Area,” says the studio’s owner tailor our instruction to the stu- tious. His pride in the new facility Jacob Light as he explains their dents,” he says, adding they also is obvious as he gives a tour of objective – to make music fun for get requests for video game mu- the six recording rooms. all and to provide guidance and sic. “The place used to be a dog- support to help people reach their Rhythm and harmony can be grooming business,” he recalls as potential in the high-end, profes- taught with an Ed Sheeran song he explains how in May 2016 he sional grade studio. It’s not just just as well as with a Bach or completely gutted and renovated music instruction but also per- Mozart piece, says Light, who the space – a process that took forming, production and connec- was classically trained but who roughly a year. tion with other musicians. Their enjoyed Nirvana and Green Day The next year was spent set- students are not just kids – they growing up. “As long as there’s ting up the studios. He did much are geared to adults, too, many an emotional connection with the of the work himself, spending rediscovering their love of music. song,” he adds. 17-hour days working hard to en- The six instructors – all pro- Light was born and raised in sure the sound would be perfect. fessional recording session musi- Israel. He has spent 25 years as He says the soldering work alone cians – offer a fresh approach to a musician. Now settled with his took over a week. All the high- music, setting monthly and quar- wife and child in the East Bay, he quality cabling cost thousands of The state of the art recording studios. Letters to the Editor MOFD Funding same fi ve stations and 17 re- Lafayette City Hall for $1.97 million then sold the residents of Lafayette. General sponders per shift as we were library to the Lafayette School Fund money should only be Regarding your June 27 article in 1997. All of the increase The City Council of Lafayette District for $1.995 million with used only to service the needs/ “MOFD projects a strong fi s- has gone to the employees, and has been using General Fund all the proceeds being placed requirements of the residents of cal year ahead.” Kudos to the then some (the underfunded monies to purchase property in the special account for a Lafayette, such as road repair, MOFD Board for fi nally mak- retirement plans). Our fi re- and then selling the property city hall. The GF was not re- etc. ing the tough call to start fund- fi ghters are great people. They with all the proceeds of the sale imbursed the $1.9 million used ing the District’s under-funded serve us well. They deserve to being placed in a special fund to purchase the property. The Mel Epps employee retirement plans. We be well compensated. And ac- for a new city hall. As an ex- use of GF monies by the coun- Lafayette cannot pass on this debt to our cording to a 2016 survey (be- ample, the Council approved cil to further its desire for a children and grandchildren. fore the 10 percent increase the purchase of the old library city hall is a disservice to the How a little district with 70 since then), an average salary employees can get tens of mil- excluding benefi ts of $150,000 lions of dollars in debt is mind would be considered by most boggling. If it was correctly re- to be well compensated. That ported, and I do not doubt that the fi refi ghters and Director it was, that the decision to start Famulener fi ght the full fund- You Already Know Us … signifi cantly funding the retire- ing of the retirement plans so ment plans was “vilifi ed by the that more money is available So let us help you buy a house! fi refi ghters and Director Kath- for higher salaries is disturbing. 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who are unable to relate to their with Martin and the other volun- “Basically, our volunteers of- particular circumstances. Joyce teer counselors to discuss their fer knowledge, resources, support, Martin, psychologist and clini- cases and, when warranted, get encouragement and help to dispel cal supervisor for Contra Costa’s and give suggestions and support. fears of the unknown,” Martin English Senior Peer Counseling Additionally, there are in-service shared.

program, notes that “even though meetings featuring speakers from There are currently 20 volun- our counselors are lay people, various community organizations teer counselors and Martin would many older people would rather and resources, familiarizing the like to increase that number. With talk with a peer than a profession- counselors with the many options referrals coming from all major al that’s 30 or 40 years younger. available to their clients. organizations and facilities in the

Our counselors frequently have Brock, 91, has been a volun- county that serve seniors, there is had similar life experiences and teer counselor for nine years and often a waiting list of clients re- can relate better.” fi nds it to be a “very humbling questing the program’s services. A senior peer counseling study experience. People have prob- Volunteers, on average, see two or conducted several years ago by lems and they are so happy just three clients weekly for an eight to Applied Survey Research found to have someone to talk with that 12-week time period. These ses- that 75 percent of the clients sur- is not emotionally involved,” she sions take place in clients’ homes veyed reported that the counseling said. “We listen, do not give ad- or at senior centers; Brock, for helped considerably, particularly vice, but can toss out suggestions example, meets her clients at the with their concerns about health, or alternative solutions. We point Lafayette Community Center.

loneliness and sadness. out to the clients their own in- The program has recently In addition to those issues, ner strengths and resources. It’s a hired Abran Aviles-Scott to serve Martin noted that many seniors wonderful program and I think we as their Latino Senior Peer Coun- We off er both a relaxed atmosphere and are coping with isolation, fam- really help,” she noted proudly. seling coordinator in an effort to

a sports bar, something for families, ily issues, anxiety, housing con- Maintaining boundaries can better serve Spanish-speaking se- couples, students and seniors. On the cerns and grief and loss, as well as sometimes be diffi cult, Brock ad- niors looking for help. “Language menu you’ll see many of Roman Italian mitted. Volunteers make it clear to specialities, from the classic bruschetta changes in both cognitive abilities is often a barrier which creates made with melted fontina cheese and and health. the clients from the beginning that even more diffi culties for older sautéed mushrooms to mista and Volunteer counselors receive they are meeting in a para-profes- adults,” Aviles-Scott said. arugula salads, an array of wood-fi red sional capacity and are there to For more information on ei- pizzas and paninis, and no shortage of intensive training, learning vari- primis and seconds. 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remember scrambling every ing money. Sweeping out the ga- and/or savings account. For your These are just a few Isummer for activities to keep rage and washing the car were fa- older high schoolers who are ideas; I know you’ll have your the kids entertained and men- vorites in my family. Don’t make driving, have them obtain a debit own fantastic ones. The most tally engaged so that they didn’t it too huge or too long or they’ll card and/or a low limit credit important goal is to raise a fi nan- lose the momentum of the school lose interest. Maybe work side card for gas or emergencies so cially literate citizenry while in year. I also wanted to slip some by side with them. they can build confi dence while a safe, loving environment, all life lessons in there in ways that 3) Middle School: It’s still at home with you as the while making it enjoyable. Re- were fun and palatable – sort of time to introduce the concept safety net. Review their spend- member, it starts with us. Incor- like popsicles made with real of a clothing allowance. Look ing weekly online to be sure all is porating these goals into family veggies! Building fi nancial lit- in closets, drawers and laundry well. fun enhances the learning and the eracy and capability skills can baskets and have your kids fi gure 5) As a family: For the wonderful summer memories. Lynn Ballou is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ be those veggies. There are out what clothes they’ll need for younger kids, there’s actually a Trust me – you’ll be the “cool” professional and Regional Director with EP Wealth many fun, age appropriate ways the summer and eventually for family board game called “The parents with the fi nancially sav- Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm to work on important life money the fall fi rst semester. Make a list Allowance Game” and of course, vy kids. Enjoy! in Lafayette. Information used in the writing of this column is believed to be factual and up-to- skills with your kids and grand- and then go shopping together to my family favorite, the time-test- All expressions of opinion re- date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it kids this summer. Here are a check out prices. Create a cloth- ed “Monopoly.” Planning vaca- fl ect the judgment of the author should not be regarded as a complete analysis of few: ing budget together, give them tions together can be a real-life as of the date of publication and the subject(s) discussed. All expressions of opinion 1) Pre-K through Sec- real dollars, and help them make lesson on spending and budget- are subject to change. refl ect the judgment of the author as of the date ond Grade: What can a dollar their choices. Don’t bail them ing, too, allowing you to keep of publication and are subject to change. Content is not intended to be interpreted as tax or legal buy? What about fi ve dollars? out by paying with a credit card it within your family means for advice. Always consult a tax and/ or legal profes- Give each child real dollar bills if they go above budget. If they everyone’s sake. sional regarding you specifi c circumstances. and take them to one of our local want more spending money, it’s dollar stores, or even a drugstore time to work for it! Babysitting with a toy section. Try to guess and other gardening help work what things cost and help them well for this age group. use their real dollars to buy what 4) High School: Your goal they can. here is to instill confi dence and 2) Third through Fifth realism in your teens about mon- Grade: Building on the above, ey so that when they leave for what if children want to buy college, they can live on a bud- something that costs more? Time get and avoid some of the pres- to introduce the concept of sav- sures they’ll face to live beyond ing. Every week give them a few their means. Start with helping real dollars – you set the amount them craft a summer budget and – and then go buy the more ex- then break it down on a weekly pensive toy after they’ve accu- basis. Next, compare it to income mulated enough money. This sources such as work and allow- is also a great age for providing ances to teach them not to live children with “above and be- beyond that amount. And if you yond” chores around the house haven’t already, it’s time to visit they can do to earn extra spend- the bank and set up a checking Having a field day at Field Day By Cathy Dausman

Clark, foreground, left learns to operate a single sideband UHF radio with lifelong amateur radio operator Keith Riley (foreground, right), and other members of LARIG. Photo Cathy Dausman wo dozen people started a cently a neighbor who is a ham Tconversation in Moraga Com- encouraged her to earn a license. mons Park on a recent Saturday, After passing her test, Clark started kept at it for eight hours straight, using a handheld radio but found and they still fi nished early. she was eager to learn more. It was amateur radio Field Day “Field Day is such a friendly and the Lamorinda Area Radio time,” Clark said. “There is so Interest Group joined forces with much to learn about antennas, radi- thousands of other amateur radio os and listening, even if you don’t operators across the U.S. during a have a license.” Club members 24-hour demonstration and contest. were quick to point out that anyone The amateurs sent messages across can participate in Field Day under a high frequency radio bandwidth the guidance of a licensed amateur. via Morse Code, single sideband When space opened up at one radio voice and digital radio. station, Clark sat down to listen be- Outgoing messages were short fore fi nally diving in to make her and sweet. “C-Q Field Day, this is fi rst contact to a participant sta- K6ORI,” the chant began. “C-Q” tioned in Oregon. She was amazed is shorthand for “attention all sta- at the level of concentration it tions” and K6ORI is the LARIG took to decipher a conversation on club call sign. single sideband radio. Fortunately, Return messages were equally “they’re not asking much of you” brief: “K6ORI, this is WA7LO, we in the way of reply, Clark said. She are 3-alpha, Oscar Romeo.” Three- found so much to learn, about an- alpha Oscar Romeo was shorthand tennas, radios, and even the skill of for number of radios a station op- listening for voices in the static. erated, its use of alternative power Since being licensed, Clark and its geographic location. says people express surprise that The underlying message, how- she enjoys an interest outside ever, was perhaps most important: many women’s interest or skill set: that amateur radio works when “You’re involved in what?” they electrical power is out or cell tow- ask. Yet unlike the golf lessons she ers are down. took before discovering she hated Cristy Clark is a new amateur golf, Clark is sticking with ama- radio operator (sometimes called a teur radio. She sees its value as an “ham”) who earned her Technician emergency communication method license in February. She recalls her and Field Day as good disaster pre- fi rst exposure to the hobby was as paredness training. an Acalanes High School student. You don’t have to be an electri- Clark found that club inaccessible, cal engineer to enjoy the hobby, she in her words, because the club was said. all-male and met off-campus. Re- Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Cycling for a cause By Jennifer Wake

Perez on a ferry near Rio Vista during a ride from Lafayette to Sacramento. Photos provided ongtime Orinda resident Rick Perez for its endless roads through nowhere and Lhas been cycling since around 1990. riding temperatures of 114 degrees.” “My rides have included numerous centu- In 2017, Perez rode Laura’s Ride North ries, the coast of Oregon and the Ice Field from Astoria, Oregon – “Actually from Parkway in Canada from Jasper to Banff, a Sunset Beach, which is west of Astoria the donations go to the intended benefi - route I highly recommend to everyone, by because I wanted to start on the Pacifi c,” ciaries, Perez is funding the cost of the bicycle or motorized vehicle, for its beauty he said – to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, ride itself. So far, the rides have raised and wildlife,” said Perez. where the 71-year-old dipped his wheels in more than $28,000. Laura’s Ride 2016 was his fi rst cross- the Atlantic and popped a bottle of cham- Perez prepared for this most recent country ride from Santa Monica, California, pagne. ride with his normal three days a week to St. Augustine, Florida. “I rode with a bike “I chose that route, which (included) a rides of 25 to 60 miles each with riding friend, Nick Bloisa, and our two support ve- couple of days in Canada, so I could climb buddies from the Lamorinda area as well hicle drivers, Alejandra and Sarah. Nick and the mountains that had been avoided in as their annual ride from Lafayette to I were both 70.” 2016. I rode by myself with Alejandra again Sacramento. “I also rode from Moraga to The 2016 ride raised more than $20,000 helping as the driver and general assistant. It Half Moon Bay with Dave of our riding in honor of Laura, Bloisa’s good friend who was also a fundraiser for breast cancer vic- group as the fi rst day of his ride to Los had died of breast cancer at 45 in Septem- tims through Lazarex Cancer Foundation,” Angeles,” Perez said. ber 2015. “The money was donated to the Perez said. Perez fl ew to Quebec City June 28 to Lazarex Cancer Foundation – a charitable Laura’s Ride Atlantic Coast, or “Twice meet Alejandra, the truck and his bike and foundation for which 100 percent of the Across +,” will be from Quebec City, Can- started riding July 2. To follow Perez on donations go to those affl icted with cancer ada to Key West, Florida. Perez will again his ride or to make a contribution online, due to the generosity of its founders,” Perez be riding by himself with Alejandra as the visit laurasride.org. said. “That ride was probably most notable primary driver. To further assure that all of Lamorinda Safety Fair, Classic Flag retirement program offered in Car Show and Police Motorcycle Lafayette Submitted by Beverly Brown Competition July 21 fl ags to Oakmont Mortuary located at 2099 Submitted by Carol Yates Reliez Valley Road in Lafayette during nor- mal business hours. Flags will be stored safely and disposed of in the proper, digni- fi ed manner as outlined by the United States Flag Code. Flag donors will have the oppor- tunity to attend an offi cial Flag Retirement Ceremony to be conducted at a future date. akmont Mortuary has launched its The Flag Retirement Ceremony is a special, O“Stars & Stripes Flag Retirement Pro- unique presentation conducted by the Boy gram.” Community members who are look- Scouts of America. For information, call ing for proper fl ag disposal can bring their (925) 935-3311. Saklan science teacher on the move Submitted by Christine Kuckuk action. In the short term the program seeks to implement more Global Education oppor- tunities for students and in the long term to effect systematic change on a global plane for the betterment of mankind. She is on the move again this summer, having set sail June 25 on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ship Fairweather for an Alaska Re- search Cruise to assist scientists on a 12-day hydrographic survey in northwest Alaska, Children check out a Contra Costa County Sheriff ’s helicopter at last year’s fair. Photo Carol Yates along the coast of the Chukchi Sea. The cruise is part of NOAA’s Teacher at Sea pro- hildren can once again enjoy hopping East Bay Regional Park District Rangers on gram, which bridges science and education Caboard helicopters, sitting in police cars horseback. Questions you may have about through real-world research experiences. to sound the sirens, and climbing aboard preparation for an emergency or a safer Saklan science teacher Victoria Obenchain Photo provided Obenchain was one of 35 teachers selected the county’s water rescue boat and armored daily life can be answered by experienced from nearly 300 applicants. truck at the Lamorinda Safety Fair, hosted volunteers and personnel from a multitude ictoria Obenchain, a longtime science V “Through my experience with NOAA, by the Lafayette Police Department and of agencies such as Red Cross demonstrat- teacher at The Saklan School in Mor- my students will not only be able to learn Emergency Preparedness Commission, from ing the sheltering of residents and pets dur- aga, was selected last fall from over 400 ap- fi rst-hand about exciting research projects 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Saint ing a large emergency. CERT members will plicants for the 2017-18 Teachers for Global at sea, they will be witnesses to them, and Mary’s College, 1928 St. Mary’s Rd. In ad- show you how to secure items in your home Classrooms Fellowship funded by the U.S. on some level, participants in them,“ says dition to the Safety Fair, over 50 cars will for earthquake resistance and demonstrate Department of State, Bureau of Education Obenchain. “Making their learning relevant be on display for the Classic Car Show. The disaster medical operations and radio com- and Cultural Affairs and implemented by through my own hands-on experiences is vi- popular Police Motorcycle Competition will munications. An Emergency Personal/Fam- IREX, an international nonprofi t organi- tal to getting students excited about science.” also be featured between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ily Cache and Neighborhood Cache is part of zation. After completing a graduate level In addition to these professional devel- and St. Mary’s Road will be open to traffi c the extensive CERT display. course on global education, she was placed opment programs, Obenchain also leads the on the day of the event. At the Motorcycle Competition, you in Senegal where she visited cultural sights annual seventh-grade trip to Hawaii to study Meet your local fi rst responders and see may meet offi cers from across the Western and taught in their classrooms for two weeks, evolution, adaptation and culture. During their emergency equipment. Watch police United States and Canada who will perform from April 16 to May 2. Spring Break she also led an EF Tour group and medical helicopters landing to allow a variety of skills as they compete for fi rst Obenchain’s experience with TGC was of 15 students to Iceland to study the geo- children to inspect and sit on board. See place in various competitions. And the Clas- an enhancement to Saklan’s already rich thermal wonders and sub-arctic fauna. CERT (Community Emergency Response sic Car Show will have the owners on hand program of global education. The TGC For more information about the Teachers Team) demonstrations, a bicycle rodeo with to offer tips to the afi cionados on the restora- program is based on four key components: for Global Classrooms Program, visit http:// an obstacle course teaching children how tion of classic cars. investigate the world; recognize multiple [email protected]. to ride safely, hands on fi re extinguisher perspectives; communicate ideas; and take training with fi re department personnel and Share Your Celebrations and Remembrances Community Service: We are pleased to make space available when- If you would like to share an announcement about a special event or achievement, ever possible for some of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news and information about their activities. such as a wedding, engagement, scholarship or graduation of a local resident, or about Submissions may be sent to [email protected] with the a special person from Lamorinda who has passed, send a photo along with your text subject header In Service to the Community. 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GRADES K-12 • PRE-ALGEBRA • ALGEBRAHOMEWORK 1 & 2 • GEOMETRY HELP • FORP ALL LEVELS 283-2988 www.waredesigns.com Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 Teen-run Arts Contest celebrates its fifth year By Charlie Keohane writing and photography contest. fundraising, promoting, and or- The fi fth annual contest was ganizing the contest. For the put on by the Lafayette Youth teens running the contest, it’s all Arts Society, an organization run about promoting arts, boosting completely by teenagers who are the confi dence of budding artists, passionate about promoting the and bringing a sense of commu- arts in Lafayette. The contest ran nity to Lafayette. They are excit- from Nov. 13 to Jan. 31, attract- edly anticipating the sixth annual ing dozens of students and had contest, which will open Nov. 12 about 200 entries. The contest is later this year. LYAS is always open to all middle schoolers liv- looking for more motivated vol- ing or attending school in Lafay- unteers to assist contest duties, ette. Students choose one of fi ve and interested teenagers can fi nd prompts and then are free to start more information at www.lyas. snapping photos or writing their org. stories. This contest relies completely Local writers and photogra- on the support from sponsors in phers generously donated their the community, notably the Rota- time to judge the entries anony- ry Club and Lori Legler of Alain mously, before 18 kids were Pinel Realty. awarded prizes. This year, priz- The LYAS contest is the only es included checks up to $100, Lafayette writing and photogra- Top row, from left: Jonah Kunis, Ella Easley, Naama Elhasid, Ethan Sawyer, Katrina Ortman, Ella Thompson, and books, and gift cards to local phy contest open exclusively to Meredith Levandowski; bottom row: Stella Bobrowsky, Claudia Cruse, Aubrey Fitzsimmons, and Emma Uff elman. businesses such as Chipotle and middle schoolers. For more in- Photo Tim Keohane Susie Cakes. formation about the contest and fter months of waiting, a ers and their family members brary’s Community Hall in April The small but dedicated to see all the winning stories and Adozen eager middle school- gathered in the Lafayette Li- to claim their prizes in a local group of teenagers spend months photographs visit www.lyas.org. Looking Good in Lamorinda Matadors win big in Fort Chill out in a dress Lauderdale By Moya Stone By Brendan McFeely Eliza Jamkochian from Glamorous Boutique in Lafayette is a big fan. “Dresses deliver comfort as well as instant chic,” she says. “They are a true classic that will never go out of style.” For the next few weeks dresses and everything in Glamorous Boutique is on sale for $25. Now that’s a hot deal! Speaking of dresses and heat, artist Frida Kahlo had her own stylish way of dealing with the hot weather of her native Mexico. We can take a peek at Kahlo’s style at the current exhibition, “The World of Frida” at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. This exhibit includes a series of works by artists inspired by Kahlo and photographs of her by Nickolas Muray, an Hungarian portrait photographer and close friend of Kahlo’s. The World of Frida runs through Sept. 16. Coming up later this summer is the annual Ameri- can Craft Council show at Fort Mason in San Fran- cisco, Aug. 3-5. ACC is the largest juried craft show in the country, featuring more than 250 craftspeople offering one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing, and home decor pieces. In addition to shopping there are other fun activities including home decorating showcases and Style Slam, a regular customer favorite. Local fashion designers and stylists will shop the show and put together two ensembles each, demonstrating how to incorporate wearable art pieces into our everyday Back row, from left: Kristen Plant, Kelly Zheng, Elizabeth Eddy, Janet Lee, fashion. Keely Fuller, Sandra Maguire; front row: Matthew Gill, Asim Khan, Taisuke Contra Costa fashion designer and stylist Kristen Fox, and David Deng. Photo Kelly Zheng Ikeda-Jones joins Style Slam for the fi rst time this iramonte High School was trict-wide team with students year. She says her approach to the styling task will Mone of the top 10 teams from Monte Vista in Danville be to look “for top level craftsmanship along with in the nation this year, returning and Dougherty Valley in San Ra- the perfect subtle detail to set a piece apart.” Many from the June 18-22 National mon, placed in the top 16 teams of Ikeda-Jones’ clients are familiar with her styling Speech and Debate Association’s in World Schools Debate. skills. “I believe less is more but that doesn’t mean you tournament in Fort Lauderdale as In speech events, Miramonte won’t make an impression,” she explains. While busy a “Team of Outstanding Distinc- students excelled as well. In Orig- planning a new capsule collection for this fall, Ikeda- tion.” Head coach and teacher inal Oratory, graduating senior Jones says she’s excited about the unique opportunity Kristen Plant led 10 students to Keely Fuller advanced to the top to work with ACC and Stye Slam. You can catch what victory with the help of retired 60 of over 200 competitors with Ikeda-Jones puts together along with the other three coach Sandra Maguire, where, her speech about “Why Don’t We stylists at the ACC show on Saturday, Aug. 4. https:// for the fi rst time in the team’s Do What We Know Is Good for craftcouncil.org/shows/show-programs. history, every student returned Us?” For her third time visiting Keep it cool this summer and go forth in style. home with a trophy for their pre- the National Tournament, gradu- Moya Stone is a fashion writer and blogger at liminary event. ating senior Kelly Zheng placed www.overdressedforlife.com. In Congressional Debate, in the top 30 in International Ex- where students model the legisla- temporaneous Speaking, in addi- tive process and speak on pieces tion to being the San Francisco of legislation, graduating senior Bay Area District Student of the Elizabeth Eddy placed 16th and Year. Graduating senior Janet rising senior Brendan McFeely Lee placed fi fth in Impromptu placed 11th. Speaking with her speech on the Adrianna Papell dress available at Glamorous Boutique. In public forum debate, ris- John F. Kennedy Space Center. Photo Moya Stone ing seniors David Deng and Matt Even the coaches received ummertime is travel time and I kicked off the sea- Gill advanced to elimination awards. Kristen Plant and San- Sson with a visit to New Orleans, where tempera- rounds and graduated seniors dra Maguire earned their second tures reached the high 90s, as did the humidity. While Asim Khan and Taisuke Fox set and seventh diamond awards, re- there I checked out the fashion scene and I noticed that a new record for Miramonte by spectively, given after successes women’s approach to beating the heat was with the placing 13th in their debates on of students coached. Overall, the classic dress. What can be cooler than a dress? Shirt- the North American Free Trade most important aspect to those waist, column, maxi or mini, dresses keep us comfort- Agreement. Graduating senior attending wasn’t the trophies able and up our fashion game. Anna Miskelly, as part of a dis- won, but the memories made. Page: B6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Not to be missed Not to be missed Lamorinda’s ART 254-0769, smumcorinda@gmail. call (925)254-3713 to reserve a com. Suggested donation of $20, seat. Religious Services Moraga Art Gallery’s new ex- no one turned away. Document Shredding Fund- hibit “Precision Beauty” features You are invited to join your raiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on interpretations of nature in the St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church neighbors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 14 in the parking lot at 400 form of jew-elry by member art- A Loving Community on Thursday evenings at the Mor- Taylor Blvd, Pleasant Hill. Bring ist Kuniko Kay Nitta of Walnut aga Com-mons Park for a relaxing old tax returns, bills, business re- Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM Creek and watercolor paintings free concert in the park. Bring your cords, bank statements and other by Berkeley’s Karen Kra-mer. In-church Youth Zone, 10 AM Nursery Childcare picnic blanket or lawn chairs to the documents contain-ing personal The Gallery is located at 522 Cen- 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws grassy hillside in front of the band information (no x-rays or fi lm) to ter Street in the Rheem Shopping shell. Enjoy the music while your our fundraiser. Your documents Center. For more information visit children enjoy the park. The vol- will be shredded onsite by a certi- www.moragaartgallery.com or call unteers of MPF will cook dinner fi ed shredding company. For ques- (925) 376-5407. for you with the Snack Bar open- tions, please call Diablo Valley Saint Mary’s College Museum ing at 6 p.m. The lineup includes Oncology (925) 677-5041 x272. the following: July 12: Spill the of Art (SMCMoA) and the Cali- Wine - Party music for your soul; Lamorinda Safety Fair/Clas- fornia Watercolor Association July 19: Foreverland - Electrifying sic Car Show/Police Motorcycle (CWA) present “The Color of tribute to Michael Jackson. Competition from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summer.” Fifty new works are on on July 21, hosted by the Lafayette view refl ecting the member artists’ THEATER Police and Emergency Prepared- charge to capture their visions of ness Commission. The Classic summer. CWA is one of the largest Town Hall Theatre is excited Car Show features over 50 cars. and most active watermedia orga- to announce its annual Donor The Police Motorcycle Competi- nizations in the nation with a mis- Thank You Event, a one-night tion with offi cers from across the sion to create, foster, and sustain only performance of the original Western U.S. and Canada, 8 am.- 5 artistic growth and interest in wa- and inventive documentary musi- pm. St. Mary’s Road will be open ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH termedia. This exhibition will in- cal “Gone Missing,” created by to traffi c on the event day. 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 clude a series of events including The Civilians, with music and lyr- plein air painting, live demonstra- Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am ics by Michael Friedman. “Gone Diablo Ballet’s Annual Gourmet tions, and lessons for youth. The Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm Missing” will have one perfor- Gallop food and wine walk re- exhibi-tion runs through Aug. 26. Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 11 – 2 mance only at 8 p.m. on July 14 turns to downtown Walnut Creek www.christianscienceorinda.org Valley Art Gallery presents at Town Hall Theatre Company, for the eighth consecutive year 3535 School Street, in Lafayette. from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, “Celebrating Light” featuring The event is free to all Town Hall Aug. 9. The event, sponsored by Artist Judith Feins and her plein donors, with a suggested donation Diablo Magazine, invites guests air landscapes. The show runs of $20 for the general public. Seats to sip, sample and stroll their through Aug. 5. There is an open- JOIN US FOR WORSHIP can be reserved now through the way through 18 downtown Wal- ing reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Box Offi ce at (925) 283-1557 or nut Creek locations as they ex- ALL ARE WELCOME July 14. www.valleyartgallery.org; online at www.TownHallTheatre. perience a one-of-a-kind culinary (925) 935-4311 com. adventure. Tickets are on sale now Sundays, 9:30 am & 5 pm Annual Arts in Bloom Festival 6 to the public and only $39 if pur- Woodminster Summer Musicals chased on or before July 26. After to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17 at Opens 52nd Season with “Oklaho- that date, the price goes up to $45 the Orinda Community Center, 28 ma!” This popular classic will be per person. Special group pricing Orinda Way. For details see www. 10 Moraga Valley Lane per-formed at 8 p.m. through July is available. Tickets are available www.mvpctoday.org lamorindaarts.org/arts-in-bloom- 15 at Woodminster Amphitheater online at www.diabloballet.org or 925.376.4800 festival. in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park, by calling (925) 943-1775. The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery located on Joaquin Miller Road at upper Sanborn Drive. “Okla- SENIORS is pleased to present “Surreal,” homa!” is set in a Western terri- which opens on Aug. 2, featuring St. Perpetua Catholic Community tory just after the turn of the 20th Anne Randolph Physical Ther- the work of Bay Area artist Tom Y century, where the high-spirited apy Presentation - Pain Manage- celebrating our faith  enriching our community  sharing our gifts Gehrig. The exhibit will also in- rivalry between the local farmers ment from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. clude works by Catherine Moore, and cowboys provides the colorful on July 25 in the Sequoia Room, Join us Carol Aust, and sculpture by background against which Curly, a Lafayette Community Center. Masses Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Southern California artist Emily handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a Members: Free; Non-Members: Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Maddigan. In times when truth is School for TK - 8th grade headstrong farm girl, play out their $10. Learn how im-proving pos- stranger than fi ction, and the daily Faith Formation for children and adults love story. Tickets are available by ture and muscle strength can re- news feels surreal, we look to art phone, at (510) 531-9597, online duce or eliminate pain altogether. 3454 Hamlin Road | Lafayette | stperpetua.org for understanding and perspective. 925.283.0272 Parish | 925.284.1640 School at www.woodminster.com, or in Stop suffering and take con-trol. Viewers will be delighted by this person at Woodminster Amphithe- To sign up, for please call La- engaging exhibit of work, a trib- ater 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays fayette Senior Services at (925) ute to surreal art. The exhibit is and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekends, 284-5050, email us at sen-iors@ on view through Sept. 1, with an or at the box offi ce 2 hours before lovelafayette.org or register online Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church artist’s reception from 6 to 8 p.m. any performance. at www.lafayetterec.org. 433 Moraga Way, Orinda, 254-3422 on Aug 2. www.jenniferperlmut- www.holyshepherd.org tergallery.com California Shakespeare Theater Transportation Circles: What SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE continues its 44th Season with are they and how do you create 9:30 a.m. Worship Service MUSIC Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. the West Coast Premiere of “Ev- one at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Childcare available for ages 5 and younger Tribute to the Troops - Honor- erybody,” a sparkling new riff on July 26 at Aegis Moraga. Worried the 15th-century morality play about giving up your car keys? ing our Veterans and Saluting our “The Summoning of Everyman” What if you had a transportation Troops from 5 p.m. to twilight on by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. “Ev- plan before you face that mo- July 14 at the Lafayette Reservoir. erybody plays” July 18 through ment? Learn how to navigate this Concert and picnic, featuring the Sunday Sacrament Service Aug. 5 at the Bruns Amphitheater major life change to give you the Big Band of Rossmoor and The at 10AM in Orinda. Low-priced pre-views confi dence you need to get around High Water Line. Show support take place July 18-20; Opening town. RSVP to Lamorinda Village Scripture Study & for our active military, reserves, Night is July 21. Tickets (rang- (925) 283-3500 space is limited! Youth Programs veterans and Gold Star Families Everyone welcome! ing from $20-$92) are available Lunch included. 3776 Via Granada, Moraga who have lost their loved ones through the Cal Shakes Box Offi ce who served bravely for our coun- at (510) 548-9666 or by visiting Home Match Program present- try. Please wear your uniform. www.calshakes.org. Ticket prices ed by Max Moy-Borgen, Home Blue Star and Gold Star Families are subject to change without no- Match Contra Costa from 10:30 and our community would like to tice. a.m. to noon on July 31 in the meet you. For more information Sequoia Room, Lafayette Com- visit http://www.rotarylafayette. OTHER munity Center. Do you live alone org/. 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org on a fi xed income? Do you have “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s Free Seminar: Tax Reform 2018 a spare room? Do you need help journey, you are welcome here!” Solo Opera teams up again this Explained. Learn answers to com- around the house, extra income to Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. | Sunday School 10 a.m year with the Orinda Rotary Club mon questions about how new tax pay for basic necessities, or just a to present the club’s 10th annual laws will impact your family, your little companionship? Covia Se- Opera in the Park. Sponsored by business, your retirement plan- nior Communities’ Home Match the Orinda Rotary, the free perfor- ning and estate planning from 2 to program matches homeowners mance will be presented from 5 to 3 p.m. Sat-urday, July 14 at Saint with people seeking affordable 7 p.m. on Sun-day, July 22 at the Mary’s College in the Founders housing in the area. Learn about Orinda Community Park. It is an 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, Orinda Dining Room. The workshop is this program that will be expand- opportunity to hear professional 254-3770. www.ststephensorinda.org presented by George Noceti, MBA ing in Contra Costa County this opera singers perform favorite Sunday 8am, 10am ‘87, and Paul Noceti from the In- year. Free. To sign up, for please arias, duets, and ensembles, which tegra Group at Morgan Stanley. call Lafayette Senior Services at organizers say will thrill even non- The event is free of charge, but (925) 284-5050, email us at se- opera lovers. Free parking is avail- please RSVP at cab35@stmarys- [email protected] or regis- able. For more information on ca.edu or (925) 631-4218. ter online at www.lafayetterec.org. Solo Opera or the concert, please visit www.SoloOpera.org or email Summer Rose Care Workshop [email protected]. 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 14 at Lafayette United Methodist Church Jazz in July, with the Mark McDonnell Nursery, 196 Moraga 955 Moraga Road 925.284.4765 thelumc.org Way, Orinda. A rose expert from Holzinger Trio from 7:30 to Sunday 10am Worship and Faith Formation for all ages the East Bay Rose Society will re- Please submit events: 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, St. Opportunities to Love God, Love Others, view the best way to care for your calendar@lamorinda Mark’s United Method-ist Church, and Serve the World roses during the summer. Email weekly.com 451 Moraga Way in Orinda. (925) [email protected] or Wednesday, July 11, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B7 Behind the scenes with Charlie Chaplin By Derek Zemrak Rodent Proofi ng Saturday, July 21. Asked about his movie work, Kamin Learn about Honest Rodent Proofi ng’s says, “Classic movies inspired me, and I industry-leading 4-step process to get came full circle by adding classic visual comedy to modern fi lms. I taught Johnny rid of rats, mice and other rodents. Depp how to roll the coin around his fi ngers GUARANTEED the way he does at the end of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean.’ But does he call? Never.” FREE In-Home Inspection, In addition to working with Depp and Mention Lamorinda Weekly for a 10% discount Downey, Kamin played the wooden Indian that came to life in the cult classic “Creep- Call 925-433-3988 show 2” and created Martian movement for Tim Burton’s “Mars Attacks!” www.honestrodentproofi ng.com Despite his impressive stage and screen Servicing the Bay Area to Sacramento credits, Kamin’s artistic beginnings were humble. At age 12 he began his performing career as a boy magician. “I struggled in vain to entertain hordes of hyperkinetic, sug- ar-crazed, children at birthday parties.” He Building attended Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon Uni- Photo provided versity to study industrial design, “but when Foundations The Comedians come and go, but none of I saw the eye-popping movement illusions • Lifting them kept the public laughing as long practiced by master mime Jewel Walker my • Leveling and hard as Charlie Chaplin. From 1914 to hopes for a normal life evaporated.” 1967 he made over 80 fi lms, and for the fi rst The great silent comedy fi lms of Buster • Stabilizing 25 years of his career he reigned supreme as Keaton and Charlie Chaplin added more fuel the funniest man on earth. Since his gags to his fi re, and soon Kamin was touring the were visual there was no language barrier, country with his fi rst original show, “Silent www.bayareaunderpinning.org making him the fi rst truly international su- Comedy...Live!” Undeterred by the fact that perstar. Everyone identifi ed with his iconic vaudeville was long dead, he cobbled a new Tramp character. The little man in bowler vaudeville circuit out of colleges, theatres hat, baggy pants and oversized shoes lived in and corporations, for whom Kamin often ap- a hostile world that threatened and excluded pears as a keynote speaker who falls apart. “I Service Clubs Announcements him, but he was so ingenious and agile that applied my industrial design skills to build- he always came out on top. ing a collapsing lectern.” He is also a fre- One of his greatest contemporary fans is quent guest artist with symphony orchestras, Breakfast, Friday 7:00 a.m. Dan Kamin, who was so inspired by Chap- combining comedy with music in his popular The Lafaye e Park Hotel & Spa, lin’s fi lms that he went on to become an in- series of “Comedy Concertos.” Finally, he Mt. Diablo Blvd. More info: www.lamorindasunrise.com ternationally renowned mime and physical often becomes “Mr. Slomo,” an eerie charac- or email [email protected] @g comic himself. Kamin also brought Chaplin- ter who strolls through public places in slow July 13 July 20 style physical comedy back to movies, train- motion “terrifying the very children who tor- UNBELIEVABLE ! ing Robert Downey, Jr. for his Oscar-nomi- mented me as a youth.” Dr. Susan Jenkins, Campers share nated performance in “Chaplin” and creating Kamin returned to his comedy roots to Managing Director at Innova ve highlights of Camp Johnny Depp’s physical comedy routines in write “Charlie Chaplin’s One-Man Show,” Genomics Ins tute, UC Berkeley with Royal and Camp “Benny and Joon.” revealing the secrets of Chaplin’s comic art. the science of curing the once incurable. Venture. Kamin will appear in person to pres- Hailed as a breakthrough work, the book Smokey the Bear says help prevent wildfi res ent “Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days.” boasted a preface by another Chaplin fan, Drawing on a newly discovered eyewitness Marcel Marceau. Kamin’s new book, “The account by one of the actors in Chaplin’s Comedy of Charlie Chaplin: Artistry in Mo- company, Kamin will provide new insights tion,” updates the earlier work and features into Chaplin’s beloved screen character and an account of how he trained Downey for his Lafayette Rotary Club his unprecedented fame. The entertaining Oscar-nominated performance. Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. and informative program will include the During recent seasons Kamin has toured Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. screening of a newly restored version of one his solo show throughout America and Eu- July 12: July 19: of Chaplin’s best short comedies, “The Vaga- rope, and “humiliated many symphonies” Joseph Di Prisco. Simpson Family Anne Orenellas bond.” Don’t miss this fascinating excursion with his comic antics, including Cleveland, Literary Project Lamorinda Village into the public and private worlds of Holly- Atlanta, Montreal, Shanghai, Singapore and th wood’s fi rst superstar. Malaysia. July 14 is the 4 annual Tribute To The Troops “Charlie Chaplin’s Red Letter Days” will Tickets are available online at www.lamorin- at the Lafayette Res New Stage be presented at the Rheem Theatre at 7 p.m. datheatres.com www.rotarylafayette.org www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Lafayette-Ca-197392963631366

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Which is why the former paign, run by Kurandza. “My Lively music and well-trained “woo-hoo” woman has embarked good friend, Elisabetta Colabian- staff who ping-pong through the on a new adventure that will ex- chi, created Kurandza to support studio to boost an ego of a person tend and compliment the origi- girls who need it most.” whose creativity is blocked or to nal art studio. Reclaimed Studio, When asked why the $500 offer technical tips add energy to located in a separate location in raised will be sent overseas when the environment. Walnut Creek at 1444 S. Main there are obvious children in need “Canvas and Cabernet is Street, offers six-week intuitive in America, Herrmann said, “I al- made from my blood, fl esh and painting workshops and one-day ready work with kids in the Bay bones,” says Herrmann. “It’s not retreats aimed at self-discovery. Area, Napa, and more. I want our a franchise and people sense that. “Intuitive painting is almost reach to be broad. We’re trying to I have a lot of personality so peo- the opposite (of what happens at build a preschool for these girls ple are entertained by my goofi - C&C). I’m the guide, a half-step (in Mozambique). We’ve learned ness and irreverence.” There’s ahead of them, and we’re all on schooling breaks the cycle of no irreverence when it comes the expedition together,” says girls getting married young and to the alcohol served during the Herrmann. Participants converse, not being able to care for their classes and workshops, however. led by Herrmann, then journal. families. One girl will educate an “We don’t ever over-pour. These “At the end of that, I give them entire village. We create a more people are going to drive after space to share anything that’s an empowered place. Even 10 dol- they leave. I don’t want them in- “ah-ha” for them. Then, silently, lars from each person who do- toxicated. I really care about my we get up and paint. We paint nates makes a difference.” community.” and draw whatever comes up.” Herrmann senses the cultural But a few years into run- Invited to “go at it,” materials climate is ripe for women em- ning the hands-on operation, range from glitter glue to metal- powering others to give back. Herrmann was less tuned in to lic to acrylic paints and every “We’re linking arms and without her self. Raising a 15-year-old imaginable brush, palette knife getting into the politics, we’re daughter, making daily business or bamboo stick with which to looking around and saying it’s decisions, leading classes and craft a masterpiece – or not – on our turn. We can’t wait for other workshops, maintaining a bricks- a 6-foot-by-4-foot-wide easel people to rescue us. It reminds and-mortar location and robust mounted with thick bristol paper. me of historic days when women online presence while training the Herrman facilitates, once would cook dinner for each other, staff to know every aspect of the people get started. If someone is be able to say ‘I’m having a hard business so as to empower them standing and staring, she’ll sug- time,’ and not feel judgment.” left her bone tired. Eventually, gest thinking about color, shape In time, Reclaiming Stu- Julee Herrmann at Reclaiming Studios. Photo Brandilyn Davidson Photography she hit a wall. or image. “Off they go, following dio will offer regional retreats

here is human hunger no cui- Launching the innovative- “It was not being able to pick the energy,” she says is the result. in places like Lake Tahoe; and

Tsine can feed. Nor can drink for-its-time paint and sip studio myself up, make sharp decisions, It’s not only energy that is international retreats when the slake the thirst of a person whose in 2013, Herrmann hit her high deal with my child that clued me output. Herrmann’s ultimate am- business grows large enough to inner voice is parched and seeks goals right off the bat. People ar- in,” she says. bition is to turn the business into a include long-distance travel. Es- refuge, relief and rejuvenation rived in droves, eager to join the Taking time away to write nonprofi t that connects local peo- sential to any future plan is Her- that comes primarily from rest, judgment-free classes and breezy in her journal, create art from ple and philanthropists in projects rmann’s intention to hang on to retreat and refl ection. atmosphere that prevails under her heart and not out of desire that support marginalized kids in lessons learned. Yes, she will It is a hunger-thirst Julee Her- the Pleasanton native’s sunny, to please others and especially, the community, foster children or continue to satisfy customers’ rmann knows all too well. Im- upbeat temperament. Guided rediscovering sisterhood while youth who have been in juvenile inner yearnings with soft, warm, probably, the 48-year-old Lafay- brushstroke-by-brushstroke as practicing yoga, Herrmann homes in the greater Bay Area, hazy or bold, vibrant, contrasting ette resident and owner/founder they create individual interpreta- emerged from fatigue. “Being and children in need worldwide. paint pigments and judgment-free of Canvas & Cabernet on Locust tions of select paintings or imag- supported in that ‘me too’ place A birthday celebration held June fun, but meanwhile, she’ll listen Street in downtown Walnut Creek es—Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” showed me I wanted to shift a 22 anticipated Herrmann’s turn- closely to her heart and remain achieved exhaustion through suc- a rustic American fl ag, just two part of the business from C&C’s ing 49 on Aug. 21 and benefi ted open to its many colors. cess. examples—budding artists sip ‘woo-hoo’ party girl atmosphere art workshops in Mozambique www.Lamorindaweekly.com Most Frequently Viewed Stories From Our Last Issue: - Planning love fest for coming Canyon Club Brewery - City rushes to rezone as developer pursues original 315-apartment project - New Lafayette parking lot promised by end of summer - Moraga pension and legal costs soar, service cuts continue - Local restaurants optimize the outdoors - Nearly 200 fi re code violations uncovered at Lamorinda schools - The Lamorinda Missing Link Dirt Bike Team in Baja, Mexico - La Finestra deal to lease Hacienda falls through - MOFD projects a strong fi scal year ahead - This happened in fi ve seconds

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On her way to Lehigh, Claire Steele stands tall on and off the court By Jon Kingdon one was asking me where she Playing at Miramonte, Steele came from.” was able to learn from her team- Sopak also speaks highly of mates as well, particularly Sa- the intangibles that Steele brought brina Ionescu who was named to the court: “Claire has great vi- USA Today Player of the Year sion and instincts and is a true as a senior at Miramonte and student of the game. She always was most recently named fi rst understood how we tried to attack team All-American following her an opponent and why we were sophomore year at the University making adjustments. She is very of Oregon. Says Steele: “I began focused on the court and in her playing with Sabrina in the fi fth school work. She compares with grade. It was awesome being what the great players have – their able to learn from her. She was biggest concern is on winning and hard on me but looking back on it, not their stats.” she made me a better player. She Steele speaks appreciatively was a great leader that demanded of Sopak as well: “Kelly was al- excellence from you. I loved ways there for me. He taught me playing with her. We were good so much. He just made basketball friends off the court as well which fun. He created such an amaz- helped our chemistry.” ing culture with our team but he Besides Lehigh, Steele had never wanted us to stop having been considering Long Beach fun in the games. I loved playing State, Portland State and West for him. He has a great ability to Point but the academics and the anticipate things before they hap- opportunity to continue playing pened.” basketball fi gured heavily in her Steele also cites her Cal Stars fi nal decision: “Lehigh offered me club coach Bernard Barnes who the balance of an amazing educa- “was always on me and loved tion along with playing basketball Claire Steele Photo Gint Federas to yell at me. He helped me get at a high level. My visit was great ike so many others in the I loved. I had a great group of and not too big and he played with stronger and was always pushing and I got along with everyone and LLamorinda area, Claire friends and awesome teachers a huge heart. I know what it’s like me to make the right play, and I knew that this was the place for Steele began her athletic career that were always supportive of me to lose so having that in the back Teohn Conner, my trainer since me. The weather will be an adjust- at a young age participating in a as a student and as an athlete.” of my mind, I did not want to do the seventh grade who was awe- ment but it’s also the fi rst time I’ve number of sports. Steele began With so many practices and that again. Even with 140 wins, I some skill-wise and gave me a ever moved so just leaving Orinda playing basketball in kindergarten night games that extended into can remember every single one of sense of confi dence that allowed is a major change as well. I’m ex- with the Orinda Youth Associa- the evening, balancing this with the 14 losses.” me to not be intimidated.” cited and I’m ready to do it.” tion, she enjoyed it so much that academics required true organi- As co-captain of the team her “my mom (Mary) signed me up zation, according to Steele: “It last two years, Steele readily took for the CYO league.” was hard. It took a lot of time on the leadership role in games Pre-Register at ShermanSwim.com Steele also played soccer, wa- management. On the days that I and in practice. “I loved being a ter polo and competitive swim- had a game, I would have to plan leader, being there for them and 925-283-2100 Call ming but quit all of that in the ahead and do the homework the picking them up after they fell. I Today! seventh grade so she could focus night before. I had my pregame wanted to be the fi rst one to give on basketball. As a four-year let- routines so I would plan ahead for my teammates a high fi ve after terman for the Miramonte High a couple of days.” they made a great play. (Coach) Skills School basketball team, Steele Steele will be attending Le- Kelly (Sopak) let me lead on the played in 154 games and was on high University next year and is fl oor. I wasn’t afraid to call peo- for the winning side 140 times, which expecting to major in engineer- ple out if they made a mistake and Life Since 1961 includes a 26-6 record in the vari- ing. Steele chose this fi eld due I knew they could do better.” ous league, county and state bas- to two of her math teachers at Miramonte head coach Kelly ketball tournaments. This year Miramonte, Mary Ann Whita- Sopak was Steele’s coach since • Private Swim Lessons • 1, 2 or 3 days per week she was named Cal-Hi Sports sec- ker and Mike Plant. “They were the fi rst grade in CYO and knew • Classes in 92° Water ond team All-State – a four-time incredible teachers that inspired how special she would be even • Diving Lessons All-Diablo Athletic League selec- me to love math so I was looking as a freshman: “Claire was just • Parties that make a splash! tion. for some kind of hands-on major so competitive. I kept telling the Though she enjoyed all sports, and my father (John) talked to me reporters about this really good it was soon evident to Steele that about engineering as well.” freshman player on the team but basketball was her main focus: “I Though only 5 feet 5 inches it fell on deaf ears. Late in the always loved basketball. I even tall, Steele has been able to stand season when we beat Bishop looked forward to basketball tall in a sport that puts a premium O’Dowd with Claire hitting two practice, which was not the case on height by conceding nothing to to three big 3-point shots, every- with my other sports.” her opponents. “My height is not With a 4.2 GPA at Miramonte, an issue. I’m not afraid of anyone. there was obviously more to her I’m the most competitive person high school experience than bas- anywhere. I’ve patterned my ketball. 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The rest Stokes family have just been in- ning for Ryan Heptig: “I ran the of the season, the Avengers are per- credible,” he said appreciatively. 800 meters, the 400 meters, the mitted the use of the fi eld free of “They have allowed me to take 4x100 meter relay and threw the charge by Acalanes. A number of the time off that I needed to train shot put. I also play golf, softball the Acalanes track coaches volun- and compete for the Olympics. and volleyball. The 800-meter race teer their time and expertise as well You just feel proud for your fam- is my favorite event because of as student-athletes such as Johnny ily and your community and what how long the race is and how you Choi and Ryan Nall who work with you stand for. I received so much can catch up at the end if you’re be- the athletes as well. support from Diablo Foods allow- hind.” Not coincidentally, Heptig’s Gee has seen much improve- ing me to prepare and participate in favorite golf course is Rossmoor ment in the time that Heptig has these events.” where his father has been the direc- been with the Avengers: “Ryan has Adds Heptig’s father: ”They tor of golf for the last 25 years. grown a lot as an athlete. He takes did not know that Ryan was in- It’s not just the spectators direction very well and is very volved with Special Olympics that fi nd inspiration in the games; dedicated and responsible. I have when he started. The Stokes under- Heptig fi nds encouragement from come to depend on Ryan to mar- stand how important it is to us. We his fellow competitors: “I love shal the younger athletes to whom then found out that this is the way the Special Olympics. Just seeing he is a great inspiration. He never they treat all of their employees. people who you don’t think would misses a practice.” They value everybody that works be able to participate, compete and Diablo Foods and Heptig have there.” win some of the events is amaz- proven to be a match made in Stokes explains further: “Our ing. I give my all in each event but heaven in which both parties have success comes from the 165 em- when I see someone with a tougher mutually benefi ted from their re- ployees here. They all care about situation than my own, it inspires lationship. After working for fi ve the store and the Stokes family. me to give even more of an effort. years at Safeway, Heptig has been Ryan is in that category. He loves It always makes me come back for employed the last fi ve years at Dia- the store.” Stokes saw a positive more events.” blo Foods as a “courtesy clerk.” change with Heptig’s success in the Ryan Heptig Photos provided Heptig’s coach in track and Dan Stokes, whose family is Olympics: “After Ryan performed early 800 athletes and 265 brain tumor which led to a traumat- fi eld is Juliette Gee, who started celebrating the 50 years that Diablo so well at the Olympics, his con- Ncoaches from across Northern ic brain injury that caused nerve The Avengers Team for personal Foods has been in existence ap- fi dence was sky high and it seems California June 22-24 were wel- damage to his eyes and some learn- reasons: “My daughter has special preciates what Heptig brings to his that everyone in town knows him.” comed to UC Davis for the 50th ing disability. Despite these chal- needs and is on the unifi ed track store: “As a courtesy clerk, Ryan is The Special Olympics athlete’s annual Special Olympics Northern lenges, Heptig went on to graduate team at Acalanes. I started the the last person that our customers oath is, “Let me win. But if I can- California Summer Games. Long- from high school and was involved track and fi eld team to make sure see. He will help them unload their not win, let me be brave in the at- time Lafayette resident, Acalanes in many of the programs offered at that she and the other special need carts, he will bag their groceries tempt.” With all of the support that High School graduate and member Acalanes. athletes learn the proper technique and he will then take their grocer- Heptig has received from his fam- of the Avengers Special Olympics Heptig ran on the school’s cross to avoid injuries and to ensure that ies out to their car. He is constantly ily, the community, his workplace Team, Ryan Heptig, was one of country team, was on the practice everyone is able to reach their high- smiling and is a great refl ection and the effort that he has put forth those participants, coming away squad for the golf team and sang est potential.” of our store. Anything that Ryan on and off the fi eld, he certainly with two gold medals (800 meters bass in the school choir. Adds Gee brought in coaches from wanted and needed, we gave it to epitomizes that motto. and 4x100 meters relay) and a sil- Heptig: “I also took groups trips ver medal (shot put). sponsored by the Lafayette Meth- In June 1962, Eunice Kennedy odist Church where we would visit Shriver started a day camp called Indian Reservations and other de- Camp Shriver for children with pressed areas, building structures disabilities at her home in Potomac, to help those in need.” Maryland. Shriver was concerned In 2010, right after high school, that children with disabilities had Heptig began working at Safeway very little opportunity to participate and began his relationship with in athletic events. Special Olympics. It was a positive From this modest beginning, from the beginning for him: “I love The Special Olympics is now the sports and my fi rst event was with world’s largest sports organization the volleyball team. There was this for children and adults with intel- huge crowd and they erupted yell- lectual disabilities, providing year- ing my name. I did not know that round training and competitions all my friends from Safeway were to 5 million athletes and Unifi ed there so it was a good moment for States Sports partners in 172 coun- me.” tries. Special Olympics competi- Heptig’s parents, Mark and Lis- tions are held every day, all around sa, immediately saw the benefi ts of the world – including local, nation- participating in Special Olympics. al and regional competitions, add- Says Mark Heptig: “The number ing up to more than 100,000 events one thing is that you fi nd friend- a year ships and it provides you with a When Heptig was about 5 years feeling of belonging as it builds old, it was discovered that he had a up your confi dence. The athletes

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Neighborhood fun on the Fourth By John T. Miller rganizing a Fourth of July neigh- borhood block party has become a Opopular way to commemorate our nation's independence, and one of the most long-lasting and popular gatherings in the Lamorinda area has been the Ponderosa Lane Block Party in Saranap, which just celebrated its 40th annual bash this year. An estimated 150 neighbors, family members and friends att ended the event, which was also noted for having a fourth gen- eration of children in att endance. Th e event featured a long list of tradition- al events that the young people look forward to, including a parade, games, treats, a barbe- cue and potluck dinner and a piñ ata. Th e parade staging area is under a tent on one of the neighbor's driveways. Red, white and blue trimmings are provided and children decorate their bikes, scooters, skateboards, strollers and wagons. Th ey can also have their faces painted in patriotic fashion. In some years, the “Dad Brigade” decorates their lawn mowers and brings up the rear. Games include a dunk tank, bobbing for apples, and a balloon toss. Dave and Kristen set up a sno-cone station, and Tim and Mi- chelle’s driveway serves as the refreshment stand and barbecue pit, grilling about 200 hot dogs for lunch and plenty of chicken to accompany the potluck dinner. ... continued on page D4 Photo John T. Miller Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Lamorinda Home Sales recorded City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: LAFAYETT E 16 $1,150,000 $2,700,000 MORA GA 15 $871,000 $2,800,000 ORINDA 23 $706,500 $3,340,000 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published fi ve to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETT E 3182 Acalanes Avenue #B, $1,825,000, 4 Bdrms, 1512 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 5-23-18; Previous Sale: $915,000, 03-18-16 2 Brent Court, $2,020,000, 5 Bdrms, 3114 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 5-25-18; Previous Sale: $570,000, 09-13-96 2419 Cherry Hills Drive, $1,960,000, 4 Bdrms, 3548 SqFt, 1963 YrBlt, 5-30-18; Previous Sale: $550,000, 05-03-00 2 Dead Horse Canyon Road, $2,350,000, 4 Bdrms, 3797 SqFt, 1976 YrBlt, 5-23-18; Previous Sale: $1,975,000, 04-10-07 1853 Del Rio Drive, $1,195,000, 4 Bdrms, 2359 SqFt, 1963 YrBlt, 5-30-18; Previous Sale: $1,090,000, 05-27-16 607 Huntleigh Drive, $2,100,000, 4 Bdrms, 2789 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 5-23-18; Previous Sale: $1,375,000, 07-10-09 3181 Lucas Drive #B, $1,895,000, 5 Bdrms, 3508 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 5-21-18 566 Merriewood Drive, $1,350,000, 3 Bdrms, 1782 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 5-24-18 3316 Moraga Boulevard, $1,150,000, 4 Bdrms, 2690 SqFt, 1939 YrBlt, 5-24-18 3023 Rohrer Drive, $1,702,000, 3 Bdrms, 1808 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 5-25-18; Previous Sale: $1,225,000, 10-10-14 521 Silverado Drive, $1,750,000, 4 Bdrms, 3591 SqFt, 1963 YrBlt, 6-1-18; Previous Sale: $1,425,000, 03-29-13 854 Solana Drive, $2,100,000, 4 Bdrms, 2184 SqFt, 1947 YrBlt, 5-23-18; Previous Sale: $951,000, 10-23-09 3512 South Silver Springs Road, $2,700,000, 4 Bdrms, 3937 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 5-30-18; Previous Sale: $1,040,000, 01-26-01 847 Topper Lane, $1,990,000, 3 Bdrms, 1980 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 6-1-18; Previous Sale: $1,350,000, 06-21-07 MORAGA ~ SOLD IMMEDIATELY 3 Wallabi Court, $1,550,000, 5 Bdrms, 2688 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 5-31-18; Previous Sale: $990,000, 08-25-11 INTERIOR DESIGN AND STAGING BY THE BEAUBELLE GROUP 3412 Woodview Drive, $1,300,000, 3 Bdrms, 2004 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 6-1-18;

Previous Sale: $699,000, 05-15-03 Stunning new construction was in high demand with MORA GA elegant interiors and attention to detail. 121 Alta Mesa Court, $1,050,000, 2 Bdrms, 1698 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 5-25-18; 1 and 3 Barnes Court ~ Offered at $2,395,000 Previous Sale: $260,000, 01-28-88 834 Augusta Drive, $871,000, 3 Bdrms, 2148 SqFt, 1978 YrBlt, 5-24-18 G K B 4 Buckingham Drive, $1,114,500, 3 Bdrms, 1532 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 5-21-18; 925.254.1212 Previous Sale: $830,000, 06-10-08 TheBeaubelleGroup.com 732 Camino Ricardo, $1,075,000, 4 Bdrms, 1863 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 5-30-18 CABRE# 00678426, 01165322 8 Canning Court, $923,000, 3 Bdrms, 1547 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 5-23-18; Previous Sale: $841,500, 08-25-06 23 Merrill Circle #S, $2,800,000, 2 Bdrms, 1893 SqFt, 1990 YrBlt, 5-21-18; Previous Sale: $2,825,000, 08-18-04 58 Parson Brown Court, $1,720,000, 4 Bdrms, 2781 SqFt, 2001 YrBlt, 5-22-18; k&ROGZHOO%DQNHU5HDO(VWDWH//&$OO5LJKWV5HVHUYHG&ROGZHOO%DQNHUpLVDUHJLVWHUHGWUDGHPDUNOLFHQVHGWR&ROGZHOO%DQNHU 5HDO(VWDWH//&$Q(TXDO2SSRUWXQLW\&RPSDQ\(TXDO+RXVLQJ2SSRUWXQLW\(DFK&ROGZHOO%DQNHU5HVLGHQWLDO%URNHUDJH2IILFHLV 2ZQHGE\D6XEVLGLDU\RI157//&5HDO(VWDWH$JHQWVDIILOLDWHGZLWK&ROGZHOO%DQNHU5HVLGHQWLDO%URNHUDJHDUH,QGHSHQGHQW&RQWUDF Previous Sale: $1,255,500, 10-31-01 WRU6DOHV$VVRFLDWHVDQGDUHQRWHPSOR\HHVRI&ROGZHOO%DQNHU5HDO(VWDWH//&&ROGZHOO%DQNHU5HVLGHQWLDO%URNHUDJHRU157//& &DO%5(/LFHQVH ... continued on page D9 ACTIVE | PENDING | SOLD COMING SOON ACTIVE ACTIVE PENDING

3 HONEY HILL COURT, ORINDA 4 SHANNON COURT, MORAGA 963 HAWTHORNE DR, LAFAYETTE 20 INDIAN WELLS STREET, MORAGA OFFERED IN THE $3,000,000s OFFERED AT $2,095,000 OFFERED AT $1,550,000 OFFERED AT $1,550,000 PENDING PENDING SOLD SOLD

634 LOS PALOS DRIVE, LAFAYETTE 7239 VALLEY TRAILS, PLEASANTON 735 GLENSIDE DR, LAFAYETTE 854 SOLANA DRIVE, LAFAYETTE OFFERED AT $1,375,000 OFFERED AT $979,000 SOLD AT $1,335,000 SOLD AT $2,100,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

LAFAYETTE TOWNE CENTER 3364 JOHNSON ROAD, LAFAYETTE 3279 MT DIABLO CT #13, LAFAYETTE 521 SILVERADO DRIVE, LAFAYETTE UNITS 214, 311 & 316 SOLD AT $950,000 SOLD AT $1,760,000 SOLD AT $1,750,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

3519 S. SIVLERSPRING RD, LAFAYETTE 28 DOS ENCINAS, ORINDA 432 SAINT FRANCIS DR, DANVILLE 1195 PLEASANT HILL CIR, LAFAYETTE OFFERED AT $1,549,000 SOLD AT $1,539,000 SOLD AT $1,400,000 SOLD AT $1,385,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD

630 BURTON DRIVE, LAFAYETTE 3368 JOHNSON ROAD, LAFAYETTE 170 GROVE CIRCLE, PLEASANT HILL SOLD AT $1,230,000 SOLD AT $1,050,000 SOLD AT $965,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD

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Neighborhood fun on the Fourth ... continued from page D1 With no cars on the street, the children enjoy the freedom of roaming up and down the lane all aft ernoon on their many wheeled devices. Aft er dinner, the same sycamore tree has served as host for the piñata for the last 40 years. Th is is one of the kids’ favorite activities. Th ey line up from shortest to tallest, and each set of whacks gets more and more forceful until the piñata spills its guts on the lawn and a loud, collective squeal comes from the onrushing children. One of the more recent homeowners on the block, Beth Kring, said, “We're so happy we found this neighborhood. It's like a throwback to another era, where neighbors know each other and children can play in the street.” Some families and friends retire to their front yards and continue to visit, while others drive to watch the fi reworks in Moraga, Diablo Valley College, Martinez, or elsewhere. Th e next morning, the dedicated residents clean up the street and count an- other Independence Day party a rousing success.

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Cynthia Brian’s Digging Deep for July Hammock Time By Cynthia Brian “Th ough we travel the world over to fi nd the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we fi nd it not." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson being rocked! Between my Japanese maples and my magnolia trees, I secured two double hammocks so that two to four people could enjoy the benefi ts of a summertime break. It is restful to sway in these hammocks with the fragrance of my roses and lavender waft ing around me. I watch the butt erfl ies and bees darting throughout my fl owers while I listen to the sound of the breeze and the crooning song- birds. Hammocks are versatile because they are aff ordable super space savers, fl exible, and are easily moved and stored. Th ey are perfect camping trip companions. Th e net hammocks purchased in Vietnam pack into a small ball, while the heavier cloth hammocks I bought state- side roll into a cloth bag for storage. If traveling is not on your agenda for this summer, consider a staycation with the potential to transport your dreams to exotic distant lands by installing a hammock in your backyard. Undulating in my hammock, I can be anywhere my imagination takes me. It’s hammock time. You can’t touch this!

Tying a hammock between trees off ers a place to relax. Photos Cynthia Brian hile I was traveling in Southeast Asia, I was hammocks were off the ground, there was less chance of enthralled with the multitude of hammocks bites from insects, snakes, rats, or other creatures. Whung everywhere ... on balconies, under My favorite hammock experiences have always eaves of storefronts, under houses built on stilts on the been at beaches in tropical locales where hammocks are Mekong River, between trees in a fi eld, in marketplace att ached to swaying palm trees. In Hawaii, Tahiti, Ber- stalls, even on rickety boats. Because of the intense heat muda, the many islands of the Caribbean, and through- and humidity that assaults life between noon and 4 in the out the coastlines of Central and South America, I have aft ernoon, workdays begin in the early morning, then always scouted the sand for the perfect rocking repose continue until 9 or 10 at night, while in between every- where I can read a book, take a nap, or just listen to the one cools off with a swinging siesta. pounding waves while the birds chirp in paradise. In the Amazon rainforest, my husband and I slept in Summer is the perfect time to lounge in a hammock hammocks covered by mosquito nett ing. Th e fi rst ham- under the shade, especially aft er a few hours of strenuous mocks date back to over 1,000 years ago and were made gardening. Swiss researchers published a scientifi c ex- from the bark of the Hamak tree. Christopher Columbus planation why hammocks are loved the world over. Th e is credited with bringing hammocks back to Europe aft er gentle rocking motion of a hammock synchronizes brain his encounter with the Taino tribes who tied these nets waves allowing us to get to sleep quicker while att aining a between trees for their slumber and protection. Because deeper state of relaxation. No wonder babies quiet when Dark pink hydrangeas are a favorite for root cutt ings. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Pag e: D9

Lamorinda Home Sales recorded ... continued from page D2 ORINDA 1 Heather Lane, $2,700,000, 4 Bdrms, 3486 SqFt, 1945 YrBlt, 5-17-18; 15 Aspinwall Court, $1,480,000, 3 Bdrms, 2140 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 5-29-18; Previous Sale: $1,870,000, 06-27-12 Previous Sale: $950,000, 07-27-04 5 La Cresta Road, $1,410,000, 3 Bdrms, 2652 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 5-22-18; 39 Barbara Road, $905,000, 2 Bdrms, 1565 SqFt, 1932 YrBlt, 5-14-18; Previous Sale: $380,000, 05-29-92 Previous Sale: $500,000, 06-08-04 7 Meadowlands Court, $1,352,500, 3 Bdrms, 2078 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 5-11-18 39 Berkeley Avenue, $1,125,000, 3 Bdrms, 1379 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 5-14-18; 735 Miner Road, $2,380,000, 4 Bdrms, 3248 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 5-25-18; Previous Sale: $38,000, 12-24-74 Previous Sale: $2,050,000, 05-29-15 58 Brookwood Road, $706,500, 3 Bdrms, 1140 SqFt, 1979 YrBlt, 5-16-18; 2 Modoc Road, $3,340,000, 4 Bdrms, 3161 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 5-18-18 Previous Sale: $175,000, 03-16-87 8 Moraga Via, $2,100,000, 5 Bdrms, 3002 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 5-18-18; 20 Camino Sobrante, $1,205,000, 4 Bdrms, 1834 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 5-10-18; Previous Sale: $510,000, 03-27-96 Previous Sale: $350,000, 07-10-95 27 Moraga Via, $2,020,000, 4 Bdrms, 2980 SqFt, 1969 YrBlt, 6-1-18; 71 Camino Don Miguel, $1,625,000, 3 Bdrms, 2172 SqFt, 1937 YrBlt, 5-18-18; Previous Sale: $328,000, 11-05-80 Previous Sale: $1,285,000, 12-27-12 116 Orchard Road, $1,400,000, 3 Bdrms, 1960 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 5-25-18 6 Cedar Lane, $1,400,000, 3 Bdrms, 1830 SqFt, 1968 YrBlt, 5-22-18; 11 Parkway Court, $1,450,000, 3 Bdrms, 1682 SqFt, 1948 YrBlt, 5-30-18; Previous Sale: $417,000, 05-07-98 Previous Sale: $1,010,000, 07-07-06 2 Charles Hill Lane, $2,011,000, 3 Bdrms, 2848 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 5-25-18; 18 Piedmont Avenue, $1,135,000, 3 Bdrms, 1653 SqFt, 1948 YrBlt, 5-22-18; Previous Sale: $1,600,000, 07-11-13 Previous Sale: $230,000, 04-29-86 55 Donna Maria Way, $2,875,000, 5 Bdrms, 3730 SqFt, 2016 YrBlt, 5-15-18; 10 Rabble Road, $2,260,000, 4 Bdrms, 4131 SqFt, 2013 YrBlt, 5-18-18; Previous Sale: $1,277,000, 04-15-16 Previous Sale: $2,009,000, 02-07-14 6 El Nido Court, $1,050,000, 3 Bdrms, 1619 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 5-16-18; 1 Tappan Way, $2,450,000, 4 Bdrms, 3961 SqFt, 2006 YrBlt, 5-30-18; Previous Sale: $650,000, 11-09-17 Previous Sale: $2,060,000, 08-02-12 188 Hall Drive, $1,810,000, 4 Bdrms, 2548 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 5-11-18; Previous Sale: $1,635,000, 08-11-17

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Cynthia Brian’s Mid-Month Gardening Tips: VISIT gorgeous gardens while you travel. For the best private gardens in America that are open to visitors visit www.opendayspro- gram.org. SHAKE out boots or shoes that you leave outside before putt ing them on your feet. A visitor may have taken up residence inside and give your toes a nibble. (I’ve had lizards, frogs, spiders, and more in my gardening boots!) PERUSE bulb catalogues to see what new bulbs are emerging for fall planting. Orders will need to be placed before the end of the month for autumn shipping. JOIN internationally acclaimed speakers, exhibitors, and chefs at America’s largest celebration of pure food with heirloom and organic displays, heritage livestock, poultry, and more at Th e National Heir- loom Exposition Sept. 11-13 in Santa Rosa. Mark your calendars now. Visit www.Th eHeirloomExpo.com. EAT more watermelon! A standard slice provides 1/3 of your daily vitamins A and C, plus you’ll get lots of potassium and lycopene with only a 90-calorie bump. REPAIR broken irrigation pipes immediately. If you notice that your sprinklers have litt le pressure, look for leaks. Besides wasting water, and the cost incurred, your garden could suff er without proper amounts of H2O. Adenium desert rose features bright red pink blossoms. Stems are poisonous. CALL your electric company (PG&E in our area) if you are plan- ning to dig deep holes so that they can make sure you are digging in a safe place. SUCCESSION planting is in order if you like a continual crop of lett uces, carrots, beets, radishes and corn. PREPARE a refreshing Jell-O salad that looks like fresh fl owers with an online video tutelage. GROW sunfl owers to att ract bees and pollinators to help terminate the “bee-apocalypse”. IMPRESS friends by growing adenium desert rose, an appealing succulent with deep red or pink blossoms that truly shouts, “It’s summer!” ROOT cutt ings from hydrangeas to expand your collection. PLANT lamium pink pom pom in a rock wall to create a crack garden. CUT pixie roses for a simple indoor arrangement. If you love roses but have a small area, try planting miniature roses that pack a punch. RELAX this summer with a hammock tied between two trees or poles. Happy Gardening. Happy Growing. Cynthia Brian Lamium pink pompom grows in cracks in a rock wall. Miniature roses grow amongst the sage. Wed., July 11, 2018 OUR HOMES Pag e: D11

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