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Independent, locally owned and operated! fàtÜ c|Ätàxá Superior Fitness Celebration Need to contact us? 925.377.0977 Saturday Oct 4th, 7-9pm We’re having a party and you’re invited! Volume 02; Issue 14 Food, drinks, music, prizes Moraga Shopping Center • 925-376-7500 Art & Wine Pear Festival Restaurant Tour See Photos Andy Scheck pages September 20 & 21 18 & 19 By Cathy Tyson Detour on Mt. D. for the A & W this week The Crush is On By Andrea A. Firth Council Candidates ave Parker turns and waves his hand high Vineyards, has grown consistently over the past their wine. “In 2007, we ended up picking about 12 Dabove the row of grapevines behind him in re- three years. tons of grapes and making close to 600 cases,” states Speak Out on Civic sponse to the sounds of his daughter who is yelling This is the tenth lot that Parker has harvested in Parker “This year, I've planned for about 14 tons and goodbye as she departs for kindergarten. Ali knows the past eleven days. Parker picked lots of Zinfandel about 700 cases, but so far, yields have been coming Pride, Participatory just where to position herself on the driveway so that and Sauvignon Blanc grapes in late August. His first in so low that we may end up a bit short of that esti- her father can see her from where he is perched up harvests in Moraga were at the start of September: mate.” Democracy and the on the hill between two long rows of vines. They ex- three lots of Pinot Noir grapes from the backyards ... continued on page 18 Spirit of Volunteerism change a few secret hand signals, and she heads off of local vineyard owners who have Parker produce Page 2, 3 and 4 to Rheem Elementary School down the street from their home. Advertising The Making of the President Although Dave and his colleague Mike have New Listing Just Sold been picking grapes—today it’s Voignier—since the 38 Arroyo, Moraga 769 Augusta Dr, Moraga Page 7 break of dawn and they face another four or five hours of picking to complete the harvest, he is re- laxed. Parker is dressed comfortably in shorts and sweatshirt and has a few days facial stubble—a winegrower’s uniform. Ali and her sister Jessalyn were out helping him to pick earlier, and he plans to • Outstanding views • Moraga Country Club Steve Smith take a tray of the sweet, marble-sized green grapes (925) 323-4151 to Ali’s class for a taste test later that day. This in- • Walk to schools • On the golf course termingling of work and family life suits Parker • 4 bedroom 2.5 bath • 3 bedroom 2.5 bath • Call for price • $1,275,000 whose commercial wine making venture, Parkmon REAL ESTATE www.obeo.com/stevesmith e-mail [email protected] 93 Moraga Way, Orinda Lamorinda Schools Ace API Page 14 School Bus Safety – Motorists Must Look Around, Slow Down & Stop By Jean Follmer Program Manager Juliet Hansen. However, many If you do get caught behind the bus, it’s im- kids are running to catch the bus and are crossing portant to remain calm and accept the fact that streets without looking in the process. In the af- your drive will likely take a bit longer. In each ternoon, drivers physically get out of their buses to Lamorinda community, there have been cases of help children cross the street. According to the drivers cutting off buses and passing stopped U.S. Department of Transportation, pedestrian ac- buses that have their flashing red lights on. Gary cidents account for two-thirds of school bus-re- Hein, Lead Driver for Durham School Services Town News 2,3,4,6 lated fatalities. said the worst red light runner streets are: Green City Offices 2 TSAC Gets to Work 3 Lafayette Reliez Valley Road from Grayson to Pleasant Hill and Orinda Seeks PDA 4 Pleasant Hill Road from Highway 24 to Olympic Boulevard Lamorinda Reads 5 Moraga Moraga Road from Rheem Boulevard to St. Mary’s Road and Mayor Lobbies the State 6 Rheem Boulevard between Moraga Road and Glorietta Smart Discipline 8 Boulevard Frantic? 9 hen school starts, the school buses are Orinda Anywhere on Miner Road and Anywhere on Overhill Road Letters to the Editor 10 Wback on the roads. This often results in a Public Forum 11 slower commute and the frustrating realization ... continued on page 9 Lamorinda Real Estate 12 that an earlier departure may be necessary to “beat Rancho Laguna II 12 the bus” in order to arrive at destinations on time. Mailed to 24,600 homes and businesses in Lamorinda. Business 13 If you do happen to “beat the bus” on weekday return to: Lamorinda Weekly • P.O. Box 6133 • Moraga, CA 94570 PRSRT STD Schools 14,15,16 mornings, the Lamorinda School Bus Program U.S.POSTAGE Local Children's Authors 16 (LSBP) still urges you to use caution on the roads. PAID Calendar, SMC Happenings 17 “Even when the bus isn’t there (at the stop), we AD-VANTAGE Sports 21,22,23 have kids along the road waiting for buses and Cougars on a Roll 21 drivers need to be careful. In the morning, kids Classifieds 22 are crossing the street unassisted, so that’s a vul- HOW TO CONTACT US 22 nerable point. We try to encourage the kids to ar- Shop Moraga 24 rive (at the bus stop) 5 minutes early,” said LSBP LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 2 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Lamorinda Community Calendar, Notes, News Lafayette Calendar When buying or selling a City Council 7pm home, begin with Lafayette’s “Lafayette’s Natural Resource...” Community Center, Manzanita Room Natural Resource, Dana 500 St Mary’s Road Green, for all your real estate Monday, September 22 needs. Call today for a Planning Comm. 7pm complimentary staging Community Center, Manzanita Room and market analysis of 500 St Mary’s Road your home! Thursday, September 18 Dana H. Green Thursday, September 30 (925) 339-1918 Design Review 7pm [email protected] Community Center, Manzanita Room www.DanaGreenTeam.com 500 St Mary’s Road Tuesday, September 23 Candidates Speak Out on Civic Pride jtÜx Wxá|zÇá Park, Trails, Rec. 7pm By Cathy Tyson Y|Çx ]xãxÄÜç á|Çvx DLJJ Community Center andidates for the upcoming ample – without the years of service Club. Our businesspeople, through 500 St Mary’s Road City Council election were of members of the Parks, Trails and the Chamber of Commerce sustain • Custom Designed Jewelry C • Remodel Heirloom Jewelry Wednesday, October 8 asked to comment on how residents, Recreation Commission, we would a vibrant, friendly business commu- businesses or government contribute not have the trail system and recre- nity.” • Expert Repair Senior Services 3:30pm • Appraisals to civic pride in Lafayette. The ational facilities we have now.” He sees room for improve- Community Center, Alder Room • Pearls Restrung 50% off question was posed via e-mail for To summarize, Anduri notes, ment in city services, “We must en- 500 St Mary’s Road Tues 12-5 Wed-Sat 10-5 Watch Battery Thursday, September 25 fairness. The candidates touched on “When we look around our city and sure that we can be proud of our Now $5, Reg $10 a range of answers, but a recurring consider the many disparate ele- infrastructure. Right now 15% of 1 watch battery per person. Exp. 10/15/08. check online: 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette Usually installed while you wait. theme was volunteerism. ments, large and small, that come to- our residents live on failed roads.” “The Forge” 283-2988 www.waredesigns.com W/coupon. Restrictions apply. Town of Lafayette: Current City Council Member gether to give us our sense of Froymovich would like to see a dif- http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Carl Anduri noted that, “What sets community and civic pride, the es- ferent approach to City planning, start planning it that way, instead of government all contribute to City Lafayette apart is the volunteer spirit sential ingredient is clear – residents “When the Council pushes ABAG deferring to cookie-cutter planning pride.” She believes a variety of Chamber of Commerce: of its residents. An incredible num- who have cared enough to con- recommendations on us, we are from a regional organization.” dedicated individuals who donate http://www.lafayettechamber.org ber of people volunteer their time, tribute their time.” jeopardizing our unique character. Incumbent Carol Federighi their time to school boards, parent energy and expertise to help others Challenger Gabriel Froy- We do not need to forcibly cram opines that “together we make a dif- clubs, the Arts and Science Founda- Candidates and to make Lafayette a better place movich noted that it’s easy to be more and more residents into our al- ference,” referring to the many indi- tion, play a part. In addition, “A tire- Night in which to live.” He goes on to note proud of Lafayette. “We are a vi- ready congested downtown area.” viduals that help make the city less corps of community volunteers the beneficial impact of parents sup- brant city, but still know our neigh- Froymovich sees Lafayette as a spe- vibrant. “Bumper stickers all over raised over $13 million dollars for Monday, October 6, porting schools, youth programs, bors and local merchants. Our cial community, “That’s why we town proclaim ‘Love Lafayette.’ our new Lafayette Library and 7:30 p.m. drivers for seniors, the faith com- residents volunteer with the city and live here and why we take such Lafayette is a volunteer community, Learning Center.” Lafayette munity and service clubs.