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Will Durst Head- lines Comedy Show at Orinda Theatre

By KATHRYN G. MCCARTY Staff Writer

eed an idea for a “great date night?” NRick Kattenburg has just the ticket: “Live At Orinda,” the Orinda Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual comedy show at the Orinda Theatre scheduled for March 8. Will Durst headlines. According to Kattenburg, who produces the event, Durst (who’s been nominated for five Emmys) transcends party ties, hav-

SALLY HOGARTY Politicians (including Congressman George Miller (4th from L) and Assembly Member Joan Buchanan (7th from L)), community members, funders and Eden Housing staff all grabbed shovels to mark the ground-breaking of the new affordable senior housing at 2 Irwin Way in Orinda. Located on the site of the former Orinda Library, the housing development will provide 67 apartments and is scheduled for completion in 2014. Steve Glazer Makes His Bid for State Assembly

By SALLY HOGARTY also needed improvement. The council for the State Assembly. An advisor to Gov. Editor has worked hard to accomplish these Brown for the past three years, Glazer is things, and I think the passage of the recent closely aligned with the governor on fiscal ow in his third term as a city council sales tax measure shows that we have built matters. “I’ll have to give up being his advi- Nmember and having recently com- up the trust of the citizens over the years. sor and most if not all of my other clients pleted his second term as Mayor, Steve Now, we have a 10-year plan to fix our if I win, but Brown needs good partners in Glazer has set his sights on the California roads and drains.” Glazer emphasizes that the assembly, and he’s very supportive of State Assembly. the council works well together to make my candidacy,” Glazer says. He hopes to win the District 16 seat, things happen and that his fellow council Glazer operates his own small business,

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO which will be vacated by Assembly Mem- members support his bid for the District [See Glazer page 6] Comedian Will Durst hopes to score a knock-out ber Joan Buchanan in 2014. The district 16 seat. at the Chamber's "Live at Orinda." includes portions of Contra Costa and Fiscal responsibility and support of Alameda counties. California’s schools top Glazer’s priorities IN THIS ISSUE ing performed at events honoring former “I feel it has been an honor to work on the News Presidents Bill Clinton and George H. W. Orinda City Council, and I feel good about Bush. Durst has made over 400 television what we have accomplished,” Glazer says. Police Blotter 8 appearances in 14 different countries and is “When I was first elected to the council, I Around Town universally acknowledged as the nation’s felt we needed more transparency in our Ireland 4 foremost political satirist. subcommittees and more citizen involve- Local Residents 7,13, 15, 21 “We’re very excited about Will Durst,” ment. The council’s relationship with the Kattenburg said, adding that the comic school district and the public’s relation- Performing/Visual Arts 2, 18, 19 [See Comedy page 6] ship with Planning and Design Review Schools/Students 9, 14, 17, 20 Scouting 17 Residential Crime Escalates in 2013 Business Buzz 24 Calendar 19 By DAVID DIERKS 2012 out with a 9 percent decrease from 2011 Assistant Editor for residential burglaries.” Car Time 7 One of the most recent burglaries was Classified 22 esidential burglaries are on the rise January 23 on Overhill Road. The thieves Editorial 6 Rin the Lamorinda Area. In January, backed a vehicle with unreadable license Everyday Changes 16 Orinda Police responded to 10 residential plates up the driveway to the home. Two Orinda Association 5, 11-13 burglaries, a marked gain over the six women got out of the car and walked to the reports in December. According to Police front door to ring the bell. When they got no Reel Less Traveled 10

Chief Jeffrey Jennings, “There has been an response, they returned to the car and two LYNNE GLAZER Something to Howl About 14 increase in the Lamorinda area and the three men got out and came to the door. The men (L-R) Ariel Glazer, Melba Muscarolas, Steve PD’s are working to solve them. We have quickly broke down the door and entered the Glazer and Alex Glazer. leads on several suspects, and it is only a home. They were in the home for about 25 matter of time before we will be able to put seconds until the alarm sounded. They then a case on them. In 2011 and 2012, the year ran back to the car and drove away. All of

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By SALLY HOGARTY Zhang. “Regardless of the cultural impli- Editor cations, and space and time between these ideas, one must also keep in mind that art ew art work has found its way to a is not the only motivation behind them. In Nvariety of locations in Orinda thanks most occasions, the spirit and content of to the efforts of the Art in Public Places the then-modern society is the true source Committee (APPC). A volunteer commit- of these attempts.” tee through the City of Orinda, the group Zhang grew up in what’s considered promotes public artwork by sponsoring “New China,” but acknowledges that it was loaned works of art displayed in outdoor also one of the most devastating periods spaces throughout Orinda. of cultural destruction in modern history. “It was no surprise that when I visited the Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin excavations, I immediately realized that the concepts of feudalism and oppression have never stopped controlling the people in China,” he says. After arriving in the United States many years ago, Zhang found the freedom to

voice his ideas exhilarating. “For some- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO one with my background, this privilege Wanxin Zhang was inspired by the Terra Cotta Warriors of the Qin excavation. One of his pieces is in front is invaluable. With my new surroundings, of Cafe Teatro in the plaza level of the Orinda Library.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO including my connection to Christianity, in- Artist Susannah Israel works on her sculpture fluence from famous Bay Area funk artists of my own concepts,” he explains. “Not truly incorporate my purpose, inspirations, “Circus,” an example of her work with clay and and the figurative movement in California, only have I been able to constantly test the and critiques to reflect a contemporary signature glaze color and texture. and the contemporary art society, this be- limits of clay in this endeavor, I have also message.” came the perfect birthplace for the creation been able to push myself to see how I can [See artists page 22] Now in its sixth year, the APPC presents public lectures by artists, curators and art historians and offers tours of artists’ stu- 10th Annual Visual Arts Competition for Lamorinda Teens dios. The group has also helped purchase favorite works such as Gail Wagner’s frog By ELANA O’LOSKEY young artists and enjoy light refreshments motivators, the OAC values the competition sculpture “Outta Here” in the Library Staff Writer while viewing three categories of work: 2D as a showcase for the creative teaching ap- Plaza fountain and John Toki’s “Springtime (paintings, drawings, print making, mixed proach and process they promote in high Whispers” located at the entrance to the his year’s Visual Arts Competition media, collage); 3D (sculpture, ceramics, school art classrooms. Orinda Community Center. T(VAC) marks the 10th year the Orinda jewelry, construction); and photography The OAC is grateful to local art teachers As part of its on-going presentation of Arts Council (OAC) has provided high (black and white, color, film and digital). who promoted the competition and as- artwork, the APPC has installed several school students residing in or attending The OAC received over 175 entries sisted students in preparing their entries. new pieces. Two of the artists – Wanxin schools in Orinda, Lafayette or Moraga an from high school students at Miramonte, Teachers included: Acalanes High School’s Zhang and Susannah Israel – share their opportunity to display their art in a profes- Acalanes, Campolindo, Los Lomos, Athe- Susan Lane, Robert Porter, Bear Begelman, artistic vision. sional setting and vie for cash prizes total- nian School, Bentley School, College Prep and Susan McCauley; Campolindo High “I believe that all art is somewhat a ing $2,550. The exhibit runs March 1 – 27 High School, Head Royce, Holden High School’s Jill Langston and Collette Swee- ‘revitalization’ of artistic concepts from with the artist award reception planned for and Orinda Academy. Judging is done ney; Miramonte High School’s Deborah the past, present and future,” says Wanxin March 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Come meet these by professional artists whose criteria are: Hovey-Lacour, Gavin Kermode, Justin creativity and originality; content; and Seligman and Stan Heard; Las Lomas High degree of expertise in the chosen medium. School’s Erica Admunson; Bentley Upper Prizes include First Place $300, Second School’s Aram Muksian, Sallie Bryan and Place $200, Third Place $200, Honorable Meredith Steele; Holden High School’s Mentions $25 and Best in Show (Voter’s Daniel Dickenson and Orinda Academy’s Choice Award) $300. While prizes are great [See visual arts page 22] The Orinda News n March 2013 n 3 Advertisement 4 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Ireland Native of Ireland Reflects on St. Patrick’s Day Traditions By MAGGIE SHARPE McClatchie. Staff Writer St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who lived in the 5th century A.D., is deline McClatchie was a wee bit sur- credited with introducing Christianity Aprised when her two children came to Ireland and converting many Irish home from Del Rey Elementary School to the faith. one St. Patrick’s Day and told her some “In Portadown, I remember there kids pinched them. was a small parade with a kiltie band, “They weren’t wearing anything but it was quite earnest, nobody was green,” says the 71-year-old Orinda whooping it up as they do these days,” resident, who hadn’t heard of this par- says McClatchie. “A lot of towns hold ticularly American custom growing up a festival in March with friendly com- in Ireland. “Of course, the next year I petition for music, dancing and drama.” dressed them in green; if you can’t beat She says it wasn’t until the 1970s ‘em, join ‘em!” that Ireland began to reflect some of McClatchie was born and raised in the St. Patrick Day traditions – and

Portadown in Northern Ireland, one of commercialization – that started in the Contributed Photo five daughters. She says St. Patrick’s U.S. “Dublin started a big parade and Adeline McClatchie, who was born and raised in Portadown, Northern Ireland, loves this beautiful photo Day wasn’t a big deal in those days. celebration,” says McClatchie, who book, Shades of Green, which a friend compiled after they visited Ireland together. There was no corned beef and cabbage, goes back to her native land every year. no green beer – and no pinching! She’s not one to join in the parade, East Coast learned from their Jewish corned beef and cabbage on March 17 “It was more of a religious day,” says however. “I’m more of an observer of friends how to preserve meat in brine,” – or any other day for that matter. “I people; I don’t like big crowds.” says McClatchie. “Growing up, my don’t like the smell of cabbage cooking She says the corned beef and cabbage mother made the best boiled ham and and corned beef isn’t a favorite cut of idea originated in New York around pork rib stew, which was good on any meat for me,” she says. “Give me an the 1840s when many poor Irish im- cold winter night, including March 17!” Irish stew with pork ribs using mother’s migrated to America to escape the To this day, McClatchie doesn’t cook [See McClatchie page 8] famine. “The Irish immigrants on the Saint Patrick Over The Centuries The brutal Irish slave raiders arrived at will have food today.” night to England, The sailors pray, and stampeding sounds of From the black, dark sea, from leather pig hooves fills the air, boats, armed in pain Food at last, for their bodies, for their faith, To snatch the teenage boy Patricus from his for their belief in Patricius. Roman home, In a monastery, he becomes the first Chris- Off and away from his family, and the heart tian bishop missionary ever. of his parents. Returning to Ireland after a visit to his Taken to the misty hills of Ireland to live parents who begged him to stay, alone, cold, hungry, He changes the Emerald Isle to Christian Tending sheep for his master Miliucc, the belief becoming its Patron Saint, warrior chief, Creating bishoprics from Ullster to Tara to He learned to survive, giving constant Meath; adding monasteries prayers day and night, And convents, slavery died, violence de- To the God of his parents who were long creased, and God’s love grew. gone from his life. His legacy lives today as people of the Six years of “woeful isolation” transformed world from Argentina to Russia, him from man to Holy Man, New Zealand to South Korea, Japan and Who heard a mystery voice say, “Your Canada all celebrate together, hungers are rewarded; With world churches from Catholics to You are going home.” Awaking from sleep, Eastern Orthodox to Lutheran, again it said, “Look, Honor as one, The Feast of St. Patrick, the Your ship is ready.” Knowing not where day he died, March 17, 461. he was, or was to go, he left. St. Patrick carried God’s love to the land Walking 200 miles until he found the sea, of the Irish, the bay, the ship, his goal, And it unceasingly grew throughout the He cajoled to board, telling the crew, “I world wherever come in God’s strength.” Irish live to love the life God gave them. They said, “Come aboard, we trust you.” He convinced them. And they sailed to Gaul. God’s love would save them, in this world Arriving to land ruined by war, they starved, and the next. walking for two weeks.

Finally, Patricius says, “Trust the Lord; you – Bill O’Brian The Orinda News n March 2013 n 5 Orinda Association

A Message From the OA President New OA Board Member Isella

Why Your Orinda Association Membership Matters Barels

By SALLY HOGARTY Bill Waterman Editor

he Orinda Association happily wel- hat, you may ask, are the ben- of all Orinda non-profit groups and other Tcomes Isella Barels to its board of Wefits of membership in the Orinda community information. Your membership directors. Barels moved to Orinda in Association (OA)? For one thing, without will enable the OA to add exciting new 2000 with her husband and two children. your membership support, like PBS, our content to this site. Her son graduated from Miramonte High organization would not exist – period. Community Forums – The OA has School in 2005 and her daughter in 2007. With your support, the OA provides the sponsored these forums for many years, “Our children enjoyed a great community following great community programs: including two in 2012 (for the County Su- environment as well as all the art, sports pervisor election last May, and City Council and scouting activities and my husband Fourth of July – now in its 29th year! election this past fall). and I enjoyed being involved as parent Your support makes this annual community volunteers,” says Barels. We met wonderful event possible, which last year drew over So, by being a member of the OA, you are friends while cheering for The Matadors in

9,000 people. actually supporting each of these worthy the rain or tending the Snack Shack." SALLY HOGARTY The Orinda News – this very paper is activities in Orinda! The OA receives very Originally from Baja California, Mex- Isella Barels joins OA board of directors. mailed, free of charge, to each of Orinda’s little government support, so your member- ico, Barels moved to the U.S. in 1978. “I over 9,000 households every month. The ship is therefore crucial to these programs. have always felt that volunteer work pro- 4th of July parade committee for the last Orinda News, which was ranked by Orin- You can renew your membership by going vides an inner joy that is irreplaceable,” few years, and the OA board is happy to dans as their number one source for local to the OA’s webpage, or by using one of the she explains. “In the early 1980s, I was a expand Isella’s volunteerism with her new news and information, is published by the envelopes we send in this paper. volunteer clinic coordinator for the Flying position on the board. “I had the oppor- OA. Samaritans (medical non-profit) in the Los tunity to meet a new group of people with Seniors Around Town (SAT) Drive Support our Orinda Businesses: Angeles area. I recruited my future husband the spirit of service, and I am very excited Program – now in its ninth year. The SAT If you care about Orinda as a com- Ron, who was a dentist. He also became about this opportunity to serve with them.” program last year provided over 530 rides munity, PLEASE SUPPORT ALL OUR a pilot who could fly our clinic team to to Orinda seniors. The OA staff works with MERCHANTS! For one thing, a half- Mexico once a month; I had to keep him a very dedicated group of volunteer drivers cent of the sales tax revenue now will go for life! I have been working as the H. R. The OA still has room for a few more to organize and run this highly successful to the city, for road repairs. Second, by Manager for Cypress Abbey Company in board members. Come and join us and and much-valued program, and your OA patronizing our businesses we are able to Colma since 1996.” make your community an even better membership helps cover staff and program thank them for their community support. Isella and Ron have participated with the place! [email protected] expenses. A recent case in point: Shelby’s Restau- Support for The Orinda Classic Car rant – they supported the Rheem Theater’s Show (set for Saturday, September 21) Oscar Night Party by donating their – this year the OA will support the show services to the event, a much needed with administrative help, including taking fundraiser for a new elevator lift at the all entry information, and organizing the theater. Thanks to them for this generous show’s program. The OA is happy to assist gesture! the show, as it is a prime fundraising event Orinda’s Comedy Night (Friday for the OA’s SAT drive program, along with March 8 at The Orinda Theater). This the Orinda Historical Society and other is the Orinda Chamber of Commerce’s worthy recipients. signature event. Your attendance helps the The OA’s website and Volunteer Cen- Chamber support Orinda’s merchants and is ter (www.orindaassociation.org) – where a wonderful way to thank our hard-working you can find an updated community chamber too. calendar and events page, volunteer op- Thanks to all Orindans for supporting portunities, and soon a complete listing the OA!

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Participate in Making Orinda Even Better… OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS President Bill Waterman Isella Barels Join the Orinda Association! Treasurer Stephen Stahle Joe Haughin Secretary Alison Dew Chris Laszcz-Davis Become an OA member and support such Membership Jim Luini Cindy Powell programs as: The Fourth of July Parade; Seniors Around Town; the Volunteer Center; Volunteer of the Year and William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Awards; Community Forums; and The Orinda News.

Become a member today! Use the enclosed membership envelope and mail your check today or go to our website at www.orindaassociation.org and join online with a credit card. The OA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your membership donation is tax deductible to the extent of the law. THANKS for your support! 6 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Editorial Editorial The Luck of the Irish in America. s another St. Paddy’s Day draws near, I am constantly amazed at the good AI wish you all a fine celebration and a works done by many in this community. safe drive home. I must admit that since I’ve Several of them are included in this issue. become a vegetarian (six years now), I do Be sure and read about the Poll family and miss having my cabbage minus the corned the wonderful legacy they have left for local beef. Lucky for me Guinness doesn’t con- seniors , the scouting groups that collected tain any animal products. coats and blankets for the needy, and the In this issue, you will find a story on an impressive Diverse Abilities Awareness Irish member of the Orinda community, Week hosted by OIS. Adeline McClatchie, along with a very And, finally, it seems fitting that St. Pat- enlightening poem by staff writer and poet rick’s Day falls in the Year of the Snake. Bill O’Brian. A fun note on McClatchie’s After all, St. Patrick supposedly drove the story, our staff writer Maggie Sharpe, who snakes out of Ireland. So, Happy St. Pat- is also from Northern Ireland, wrote it. rick’s Day and Gung Hay Fat Choy! The two had fun comparing notes on life – Sally Hogarty, Editor

Letter to the Editor

money the Orinda City Council and the List of The Orinda News Advertisers Orinda Senior Housing Project Page Page Took Too Long Orinda city manager's office spent over the Automotive I Talk Dog 8 Bitter wrangling over building a 67-unit 11 years. Also, no one knows if any senior Orinda Motors 7 Theatre View Veterinary Clinic 14 Orinda senior citizens’ housing project citizens will want to live in the Irwin Way Orinda Shell 12 Professional Services Orinda Tire & Wheel 10 Au Pair 4 came to an end on January 25, when local housing. Beauty and Fitness BET Limosine Service 4 officials broke ground for Orinda Senior To gain efficiency in the construction of All In Fitness 3 Orinda Taxi 13 Apartments. The housing will be built at senior-citizen housing, there is a simpler Changes Salon & Day Spa 24 Real Estate CoreKinetics 16 Coldwell Banker 2 Irwin Way in Orinda (across the street way to proceed. Needy senior citizens Living Lean Exercise & Eating Program 16 Laura Abrams 15 from the Orinda Safeway and Citibank). should be given money – from government Cleaning Services Shellie Kirby 4 Launching the project took 11 years. The or charities – to select a place to live. Total Clean 8, 23 Maureen Wilbur 12 Construction and Trades Frank Woodward 14 apartments will be built by Eden Housing Once senior citizens have money to Cabrillo Plumbing, Heat and A/C 1 Pacific Union of Hayward, California. spend, private construction companies David Collins Painting 21 Virginia and Paul Ratto 20 The housing has stirred up controversy in will build the necessary housing – hous- Ironwood Engineering 20 Leila Schlein 19 T&T Painting 8, 23 Village Associates Orinda because the Irwin Way location will ing which could be constructed in Orinda, Tom Romaneck Painting 24 April Matthews 21 add to downtown Orinda’s horrible traffic Walnut Creek, or another location. Dental Ann Sharf 8 and parking problems. In addition, the proj- Why wait 11 years for housing that could Bailey Orthodontics 18 Amy Rose Smith 11 Dr. Mary Smith DDS 17 Clark Thompson 5 ect may exceed downtown Orinda’s 35-foot be built more quickly? Some needy senior Educational Restaurants/Catering height limit. Thus, the housing could block citizens may not be able to wait 11 years Orinda Academy 18 Baan Thai 22 views of nearby hills as well as upset the for housing. St. Stephens Preschool 17 Barbacoa 9 Financial and Insurance Services Casa Orinda 10 semi-rural atmosphere of Orinda. – Richard Colman Breedlove Insurance Services 15 Europa 8, 17 No one knows how much time and State Farm Insurance, Kathleen Conroy 20 La Mediterranee 4 StoneCastle Land and Home Financial 13 Lava Pit 8 Garden/Landscaping Loard’s Ice Cream and Candy 10 from page 1 Blue Ridge Landscaping 13 Siam Orchid 23 t Glazer Alex was my campaign manager for my K.B. Kolman Landscaping 8 Szechwan Restaurant 5 serving as a consultant to companies, as- last City Council re-election so they have McDonnell Nursery 23 Zamboni’s Pizza 5 Medical Retail Stores sociations and elected officials on public an idea what to expect,” says Glazer. Dr. Brian Clark 9 Farmer’s Market 9 policy issues. He is also a California State For more information on Glazer’s cam- Dr. Kristin Walker 16 Morrison’s Jewelers 2 University Trustee, a position he hopes to paign, go to glazer4assembly.com. Elizabeth Rae Walker, MA, MBA, MFT 15 Orinda Books 20 Medicine Shoppe 4 Orinda Florist 12 retain if elected to the assembly. Nonprofit Organizations Orinda Shoes 7 “Our schools really need our support. t Comedy from page 1 Orinda Association 5 Theatre Square 24 While the state’s university system still Educational Foundation of Orinda 18, 21, 23 Senior Services Orinda Chamber of Commerce 2 Excellent Care at Home 15 has a good reputation, costs have increased “promised us all new material for this Pet Service and access has declined,” says Glazer. “In show.” Durst shares the program with Animal House Pet Sitting 14 K-12, there has been a steady erosion of Emcee Wayne Coy of KKDV radio and support, which is beginning to be reversed. comedians Kabeezy, David Van Avermaete Kattenburg said, pointing to the multiple lowed by an 8 p.m. curtain. Concessions I think the people in Orinda and in District and Arthur Gaus. restaurants and activity in the area. “The for the show will include beer from the 16 understand and support both fiscal re- Chamber president Sylvia Jorgensen Chamber wants to encourage Orindans to local brewer, Calicraft, recently featured sponsibility and our schools.” said that while the show is a fundraiser shop and enjoy dinner without leaving their in Diablo Magazine. Glazer and his wife Melba Muscarolas for the Orinda Chamber of Commerce, own town.” Discounted and VIP tickets can be have lived in Orinda since 1996. They have it will also benefit a variety of non-profit Kattenburg described Theatre Square as reserved until March 7 at www.Orinda- two daughters: Alexandra (Alex) 18, a stu- organizations. According to Jorgensen, having “evolved to be a pretty interesting Chamber.org, or in person at First Repub- dent at George Washington Univ. studying past beneficiaries include the Educational place with art galleries and new restaurants. lic Bank, 224 Brookwood Road. Tickets political communication; and Ariel, who Foundation of Orinda and the Orinda Arts It’s one of the more lively parts of Orinda’s at the door (if available) will be $40 per graduated from the University of Redlands Council. The show is produced in col- night time.” person. and works in brand marketing in San Fran- laboration with Tommy T’s Comedy Clubs. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with no For a preview of Durst’s style of comedy, cisco. “They are all very supportive, and “Things have changed at Theatre Square,” host bars in the lobby and theatre, fol- go to www.willdurst.com.

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an Gannett of Park Place Wealth DAdvisors Inc. in Orinda, has worked ou are driving down the highway it is best to get professional help. Do not with Financial Planning Association (FPA) Ywhen suddenly you have car trouble. try to flag down other vehicles. Raise your and the Independent Living Skill Program The National Safety Council suggests the hood and tie something white to the radio (ILSP) to put together a financial literacy following measures when your car breaks antenna or hang it out a window so police program to help high school aged foster down or has a flat tire on the highway. officers or tow truck operators will know youth. The program focuses on “teach- At the first sign of car trouble, gently and help is needed. Don’t stand behind or next ing the youth about budgeting, banking, smoothly take your foot off the accelerator. to your vehicle. If the car is in the roadway, insurance and credit - core life skills,” said Do not brake hard or suddenly. Carefully stand away from the vehicle and wait for Gannett. work your vehicle toward the breakdown help to arrive. The program grew out of work that FPA lane or the side of the road. If you are on If your car is safely out of traffic, wait East Bay did with Junior Achievement. an interstate, try to reach an exit. Signal inside the vehicle with the doors locked. Gannet added, “Junior Achievement is an your intentions to drivers behind you. If it Use your cellular phone to call for help. organization that does financial education is necessary to change lanes, watch your If someone stops and offers to help, open for youth.” A few years ago, Gannett dis- mirrors and the traffic around you closely. the window slightly and ask them to call covered ILSP, a county services program. Once off the road, make your car visible, the police. ILSP was formed to help foster youth to contibuted photo use your emergency flashers. If it is dark, Watch for a uniformed police officer or get life skills that they need. “We took Dan Gannett works with high school aged foster turn on the interior dome light. other emergency personnel. All interstate youth. Junior Achievement as a group, and we When you have a flat tire, be certain that highways and major roads are patrolled went to ILSP and we started a two-hour you can change it safely without being close regularly. Also, some local highways have training class. We did that for a year, and partnering with a bank to offer the youth to traffic. If that is possible, change the tire special “call-box” phones. they found it very valuable,” said Gannett. a bank account if they trained a certain as you normally would. Remember, safety It is inadvisable to walk on an interstate, ILSP then asked if the program could be number of weeks.” FPA East Bay offered must take precedence over your schedule especially during inclement weather. How- expanded. Gannett added, “I sort of lead a matching grant to the youth if they place or whatever other concerns you may have. ever, if you can reach a source of help on this one project. We took that content and the check they get from the county into a However, when the car is beyond repair, [See care time page 22] expanded it from one two-hour class to two bank account. Gannett added, “The county two-hour classes, and then we came up with pays the youth $4-5 an hour for taking the a four week class. Now, we’re offering it at class. At the end of this four-week class, the three locations, and there are two hours of youth get a check for $40-50. When a youth training, four times, so the kids are getting opens a bank account with the $50 from the eight hours of training.” ILSP provides a county, we match it within a few days, and monetary incentive check to youth who all of a sudden they have $100. They go take the classes of up to $50. ‘wow, somebody does care about me!’ It’s FPA East Bay has also partnered with funny, the first time we did the class with Mechanics Bank to help the youth that the grant in place there was a lot of skepti- take the classes get into the banking sys- cism among the youth. Now, we’re in the tem. Gannett said, “I was made aware of third or fourth year of offering the grants.” a program called CA25, in San Mateo Gannett is co-founder and principal of County. The San Mateo County ILSP were [See gannett page 22] 8 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Police t Mcclatchie from page 4 started a clinic specializing in diagnos- ing deafness in babies as young as 6 or recipe!” 7 months,” she says. McClatchie has memories of her When she arrived in Berkeley, she POLICE BLOTTER whole family going to worship service soon got tired of sitting around the pool January 2013 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh, at their apartment while her husband which is said to be the seat of St. Pat- went off to work. “I had never not False Residential Alarms: Offi- Arrests rick’s Christian ministry. “I remember worked in my life.” She landed a job cers responded to 91 false alarm calls Domestic Battery: 1 arrest was made I didn’t like singing ‘Saint Patrick’s in the Audiology Department at Chil- throughout the city. at Glorietta Blvd./Heather Ln. Breastplate’ [a Christian hymn whose dren’s Hospital and eventually became Burglary – Auto: 1 incident reported Receiving Stolen Property: 2 ar- lyrics have been attributed to St. Pat- Head of Pediatric Audiology, a position on Brookwood Rd. rests were made on Orinda Way and rick],” she says. “The poetry in that just she held until her retirement in 2005. Burglary – Commercial: 2 incidents Virginia Dr. passed me by.” One of her proudest achievements reported on Orinda Way and Camino Warrant Arrest: 4 arrests were made McClatchie says she’d like to debunk was winning a grant in 1990 to estab- Sobrante. on Dalewood Dr., Lavenida/Moraga one more myth about St. Patrick – apart lish the first cochlear implant program Burglary – Residential: 10 incidents Way, Sunnyside Ln. and Ichabod Ln. from the tale that he drove all the snakes in Northern California. The device is a were reported on Don Gabriel Way, out of Ireland! “You hear that St. Pat- surgical implant that provides a sense Honey Hill Rd., Estabueno, Overhill Orinda BART Station rick was a Roman Catholic, however, of sound to deaf people. She and a col- Rd., Courtney Ln., Berkeley Ave., La Stolen Bicycle: 2 incidents were he brought Christianity to Ireland in league also wrote a book called AuSpLa Vuelta, Zander Dr., Las Vegas Rd., and reported. the 5th century, 1,000 years before the about how to teach implant patients to Valley Dr. Stolen Vehicle: 1 incident was re- church split into Protestant and Catho- speak. Grand Theft – From Vehicle: 1 ported. lic,” she says. McClatchie is also active in the incident at Las Palomas. Theft from a Motor Vehicle: 4 inci- McClatchie and her husband Ted, Orinda Woman’s Club which raises Petty Theft – From Vehicle: 1 inci- dents were reported. who also hails from Portadown, came thousands of dollars for charitable orga- dent at Diablo View Dr. to California in 1967. “My husband was nizations through its annual Festival of Vandalism – Felony: 2 incidents at – Compiled by Jeanette Irving, offered a chance to do post-doctoral Trees fashion show – what McClatchie Kenmore Ct. and Camino Pablo. Orinda Police Department studies at UC Berkeley Lawrence Ra- describes as “very New York.” diation Laboratory,” she says. “We This year, they gave over $13,000 t Crime from page 1 the vehicle caught on surveillance video thought we’d only be here for two apiece to Juvenile Auxiliary, which at Overhill Road had unreadable license years.” helps formerly incarcerated teens tran- this was caught on a security camera that plates, “We have not recovered any stolen The family, including son Iain and sition back to society; Winter Nights, the home owners had installed. This is the vehicles associated with the burglaries. We daughter Sharon, moved to Orinda in a program through churches and syna- second time this home has been burglarized also have had information that leads us to 1975. “We moved here for the better gogues that gives shelter and food to since September 2011. believe that one crew of burglars prefers schools,” says McClatchie, who now the homeless; and A Friendly Place in According to Chief Jennings, one of to rent luxury vehicles to commit their has five grandchildren. Oakland, a drop-in where girls on the the reasons that criminals target Orinda is crimes,” added Jennings. McClatchie, who earned an under- street have a safe place to take a shower, because, “Many of our victim’s homes are To increase safety in your neighborhood, graduate degree in Speech Pathology get clean clothes and a square meal. located with quick access to the freeway,” Jennings said, “We encourage citizens to from Leicester University in England “Everyone has the right to be res- said Jennings. That coupled with homes report any suspicious, unfamiliar people and a post-graduate degree in Audiol- cued,” says McClatchie, in the true that appear unoccupied during the day leads in their neighborhood. It is also important ogy from Manchester University, went spirit of St. Patrick. “We have been to tempting targets for burglars. to try and get a license plate and a good on to become the first clinical pediatric given this freedom in order to extend Police activity is also on the rise to look at the people when you call dispatch audiologist in Northern Ireland. “I it to others.” combat the surge in burglaries. “We have to report an incident, without placing your- increased patrols, and we have had a couple self in harm’s way. The more information of neighborhood watch meetings since the provided the easier it will be for my officers increase. It should be noted that we provide to develop reasonable suspicion to enforce a Home Burglary Audit, which informs a pedestrian or traffic stop.” citizens how to make their home a less For more information, visit www.cityo- attractive target,” said Jennings. Though forinda.org.

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By SALLY HOGARTY ness for people who might need those Editor resources.” This year’s panelists included Maricor Pagsanjan, who has cerebral palsy rinda Intermediate School (OIS) once and uses an augmentative communication Oagain furthered understanding of both device to communicate. “She is not able students, parents and faculty/staff at its to use a typical keyboard due to muscle annual Diverse Abilities Awareness Week control challenges so she uses an infrared (DAAW). Held from February 4 – 8, the light on a headband to select ‘keys’ on her week included class discussions about vari- computer,” Tague explains. Richie Bennett, ous types of challenges and abilities such a graduate of OIS, returned to the panel for as differences in learning styles, auditory his fifth year. Bennett has had much success processing, visual and sensory integration, as a wheelchair athlete through BORP (Bay SALLY HOGARTY and physical impairments. Area Outreach Recreation Program), which OIS 8th grade students play wheelchair basketball against the BORP team. BORP (Bay Area Outreach Recreation Program) provides sporting events for wheelchair athletes. “Our goal is to have the kids begin to un- provides adaptive sports to individuals with derstand what a person might be challenged physical disabilities. He is currently work- The groups at this year’s open house allows them to share some of those experi- by and to experience that. It really helps ing on his graduate degree at St. Mary’s included: Autism Family Support Project; ences with their parents.” you appreciate what others have to deal College. Laurie Van Allen also returned as Augmentative Communication and Tech- Dalton, who was attending the open with everyday,” says Anna Tague, parent a panelist to share details of her life with nology Svcs.; BORP; Communication house with his grandfather Al Foley, felt the volunteer and DAAW coordinator. Tague, a guide dog. Works; Canine Companions for Indepen- experience was very valuable. “I think kids who also cofounded Parents of Orinda A highlight of the week was the com- dence; Quest Therapeutic Camp; Max- really get something out of it. They see what Individuals in Special Education (POISE), munity open house on February 6, which Ability, occupational therapy services; it’s like to not be able to do things a certain has a 9-year-old daughter with Phelan included a wheelchair basketball game with Special Olympics; Trails to Success, social way so maybe when they see someone McDermid Syndrome – one of about 600 OIS 8th graders playing the BORP team in skills; and Xenophon Therapeutic Riding different, they’ll not laugh but help them. diagnosed cases in the world – caused by the Isola gymnasium. BORP had to spot Center. I know that some of the stations I went to a spontaneous deletion of a small segment the OIS players a large number of points “Our principal Michael Randall feels seemed kind of cool at first because you’re of her 22nd chromosome. “Nicole is the to keep the score somewhat close. strongly that having activities like this that trying to do something in a whole new way. youngest of our four children, and she is Also at the open house, sixth grade let students really experience things, helps But, if I had to do that everyday, it would inspired by, and an inspiration for, her older students had an opportunity to experience them learn,” says Tague. “I hope that it also get really annoying.” siblings,” says Tague. “Her siblings, and in a variety of visual, auditory and sensory- some ways friends of her siblings, gain an motor stations. “The sensory-motor station awareness of the challenges life can have by had you look into a mirror and then try and watching Nicole and how hard she works trace something. It was pretty hard,” said to accomplish things that many never even 6th-grader Brice Dalton. “I really liked the think about.” station where you asked Maricor questions. During Diverse Abilities Awareness She answered by moving her head and Week, all OIS students were exposed to pointing a laser at her computer screen, and numerous activities involving physical then the computer ‘said’ what she wrote.” challenges and discussed the film Freedom Bridget Tague’s favorite station was the Machines, a documentary on assistive one that required students to put a bunch technology. The week also included a of Skittles candy in front of their lower sixth grade assembly and panel discus- teeth, hold them in place, and then read a sion, where three young people shared tongue twister. “It was pretty frustrating their experiences and challenges of their trying to be understood,” says the 6th grade world. student. “The goal of this exercise is for “It’s amazing, but each year I learn students to acknowledge that a person’s something new from the panelists,” says intelligence level can be misunderstood or Tague. “There are so many resources out underestimated if the individual is difficult there, and we want to increase the aware- to understand,” says Anna, Bridget’s mom.

SALLY HOGARTY OIS students try to draw by looking at an image through a mirror at the sensory-motor coordination station. 10 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Film

provided by Billy Crystal, Carol Kane and paired to enjoy movies in the upper floors The Reel Less Traveled Wallace Shawn, is also very present, and is broken. According to Derek Zemrak, the it all blends together seamlessly. The film Rheem has raised over half of what it will has achieved a well-earned cult status and need ($30K) to effect complete repairs. In is highly recommended – especially if one truth, what the Rheem plans to do is install On The Dark At The Top has never seen it before. Always better on an exterior elevator, completely replacing the big screen, it will show at the Orinda the interior rail system. This, of course, Of The Stairs Tom Westlake Theatre at 7 p.m. is dependent on approval by the building The International Film Showcase brings owner as well as by the town planners. us Three Worlds. This French 2012 film One of the casualties of this malfunction rdinarily, it would be April when ev- are all bunched together during the second is ornate and fraught with guilt, suspicion is none other than Vanessa, Queen of the Oerything felt a little off kilter; it being full week of March with nary a moment and…love. Centered on a single tragic Rheem, who will not be able to engage in the month of fools and all, but chaos never in-between to catch one’s breath (another event, the primary characters are caught in her monthly slumber party, and though I was very good at keeping appointments and sure sign that the cosmic jester is in full various lies, omissions and withheld iden- might have made light of her in the past, I decided to visit us during the month of Feb- force). It all starts on March 14 with a tities. To go into more detail would most do consider what she’s doing very valuable. ruary and overstay its welcome well into showing of The Princess Bride. Based certainly spoil the many twists and turns Of equal importance, though is to also March. Rest assured, there is still enough on the book by William Goldman, this this film offers. Suffice it to say, it would be remember how many other events the to choose from when it comes to cinematic film is often overlooked for its tenderness wise to pay close attention to this Gordian Rheem hosts. Aside from the Queen’s entertainment, but there is one particular amidst all the chaos. Bride is also one of knot of a movie, which you will have ample Slumber Party, there is also the Kid’s Sum- problem that has descended upon us and the first examples of deconstructionism opportunity to do during the week of March mer Movie Camp, the Annual Lamorinda has, in a very significant way, impacted our (most recently made popular with the 15 at the Orinda Theatre. Film Festival and the always important and usual cinema viewing habits. More on that Scream films and the more recent Cabin Also during that week, the Orinda environmentally aware Green Rheem Film later in this column. in the Woods) that turns its genre – in this Theatre is proud to partially host the 18th Series; none of which would even exist The extra movie showings this month case, the fairy tale - on its head. Comedy, Annual East Bay International Jewish Film were it not for the Rheem. Festival. From March 15 - 18, the Orinda So I urge you all to keep the Rheem in Theatre will be showing a variety of films your thoughts, donate what you can and highlighting the Jewish experience cover- remember, stay in the dark. That’s where ing such topics as Broadway musicals, the magic truly lies. films about gender identity, and Roman Polanski among many others. For a full schedule, visit their website at www.east- bayjewishfilm.org. Local Donor Moves And now, as promised, I wish to call Elevator Repair Along your attention to something that should be of concern to all cinefiles in the area. It’s The Lamorinda Theater Foundation, all very well for this column to inform one through the California Independent Film and all of the many cinematic events in the Festival Association, recently reported Orinda/Moraga area, but it would be an that Joan Bruzzone of Moraga has con- exercise in futility if there were no venue tributed $5,000 for the elevator lift fund in which to show said films. for the Rheem Theater. Additionally, she As any long-time resident can attest, our has made a loan to the Association for two local theaters have been both a source the remaining $25,000. of pride and a source of, for want of a better While this will allow the association word, indifference. In all honesty, my first to install the new elevator and re-open impression of the Rheem was not a good the upper floor theaters, the loan will one. It had all the markings of a local theater have to be repaid so fundraising efforts that had fallen into disrepair. The seats were continue. A gala Oscar Night was one worn to where some of them actually had of the many held to help repay the loan. to be cordoned off, and watching a movie The wheelchair lift that could trans- there was like watching it through a Los port one wheelchair at a time up the Angeles smog bank. curved staircase to the three theaters Now, it’s quite a different picture. There upstairs has been closed since mid-Jan- is an air of casual elegance about the uary. By either repairing the current lift place…almost European (all that’s miss- or building a new outside elevator (see ing is a bar!), and there’s an equal effort to “The Reel Less Traveled”), the theater maintain it. Unfortunately, one of its more will once again be in compliance with prominent features has fallen upon hard the Americans with Disabilities Act. times: The lift that enables the mobility im- The Orinda News n March 2013 n 11 Orinda Association

Spring is in the Air, a Time of Renewal… and Renewing your OA Membership!

hank you active member supporters. orange button, or you can use the enclosed TBelow is a list of our 2013 members membership envelope found in this issue. in good standing at the time of print. If you Your support is vital to sustaining such pro- don’t see your name on this list, perhaps grams and events as the Orinda Volunteer you were unaware that your membership Center, the annual Volunteer of the Year and dues have lapsed. With our new member- Wm. Penn Mott Jr. Environmental Awards ship data program, we are now sending you dinner, the July 4th Parade and celebration a renewal notice in the quarter you are due. (made famous by the Forbes.com recogni- Many of you have already received these tion of Orinda as “#2 friendliest town in letters, and if you have already renewed, the nation”), our Seniors Around Town thank you! We will acknowledge your sup- transportation program, public forums, port in an updated list in the April issue. and, of course, your favorite newspaper We’d love to see new members join today for in-depth local news, The Orinda News. too. Joining the OA or renewing on-line So join us or renew your membership is fast, easy and safe. Simply go to www. today. Your support has never been more SALLY HOGARTY orindaassociation.org and press the big important. 2012 Volunteer of the Year Kay Aaker (L) with Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Anderson (C) and William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award winner Elizabeth O'Shea. 2013 OA Membership List Bonnie Bell Jerome & Gloria Burke Lesley Benn Burkhalter Trust Kay & David Aaker Laurence W. Berger Lisa Burlini William Cooper Steven Draeger Ian & Andy Firstenberg Jim & Kris Abrams Carol & Scot Bergren Robert & Karen Burt Anne Copenhagen Suzanne Dudeck Ellie & Bob Fisher Chambers Adams Fred & Sasha Berkowitz Mike & Lee Callaham Paul J. Cortese Barbara Duff Joe & Virgie Fitzpatrick Seanna Allen John & Claire Bevis Wayne & Jo Alice Canterbury Don & Susan Couch Jeffrey & Anna Duncan Harry & Barbara Fledderman Glenn Alper Robert & Martha Bilbrey Bernard & Elizabeth Capelli Peter & Judy Coy Bruce & Ann Dunn Ed & Barbara Flinn Carol Alvord Mollie Mae Blue Amy Carey Vanessa Crews Robert & Patricia Dunn Janice Fong Paul & Mary Sue Ammon Michael & Margaret Beck Jacqueline Carroll T.C. Crosby Maddy & Ken Dychtwald Jeri Foster Roland Andersen Barbara Blunden Sylvia & Tim Carter Richard & Susan Curry Sandra S. Earl Gary & Barbara Fouts David & Sandra Anderson Paula Bond-Shapiro Nelly Casati Thomas & Leota Curtis Henry & Vera Eberle T. Frane Leland & Mary Anderson Jim & Delores Bonnar Jack & Carolyn Cash Mrs. William Dabel David & Lynne Ehlers Jonathan & Deborah Frank Ned & Becky Anderson David Bonneville Jane Catterton F.J. & Ellen Dale Isabel & Sean Ehringer Bob & Patty Frazer Animal House & Pet Home Care Jack & Barbara Bontemps Steve and Patrica Cetrone Michael Daugherty Peter & Sue Elkind Linda & Dan Friedman Robert Arnett Severin & Margaret Borentein Audra & Wayne Chai Dorothy Cutright Davis Patricia Ellsworth Joanne Frudden Joyce & Stephen Arnon Barbara Boster-Krentzelman Kyle & Clifton Chang Larry Del Santo Marilyn Elmendorf Peggy Fuerst David & Sharon Ash Stewart & Joyce Bowers Sally D. Chapman Debra DeLambert & Chandler Michael & Gail Emmons Jim & Julie Fulford Wesley Ayers Bob & Betty Bowles Nancy Chenoweth Visher Regina Englehart Milton & Phyllis Gaines William Babcock Jr. Steve & Marcia Boyd Chee & Joan Chow Ann Denny Peter Engstrom James & Barabara Gallagher Jonathan & Anne Bacon Lynette Branagh A. Christofferson Gary & Carolyn Depolo Leslie & Joan Enloe Gary & Elaine Gallaher Jonathon & Shellie Bagg Mari Breazeale John & Ann Cinderey Susan & Dave DeVries Robert Erikson V. Eugene Garbarino Garbis & Silva Baghdassarian Louise Breber Harvey Clar Paul & Alison Dew Dolly & Jack Eskridge Chris Garoutte Richard & Anna Bahme Burton & Blanche Brody Brian Coate Peter & Patricia Dinkelspiel Ingrid Evans John & Kathryn Geesman Jeff & Ruth Bailey Betty Brotherton David & Dorothy Cobo Charles & Carol Diraimondo John Ewing Cynthia & William Gerber Kath & Barry Balamuth Michael Brown Mark Cocalis Bobbie & Fred Dodson Thomas Fellner Joan Getsinger Paul & Jean Barnhart C. Jane & John Michael Bu- Alan & Jan Coe Connie Doty Gail Fennell Steven & Linda Giacomi Reg & Kathy Barrett chanan Stephen Cohn & Rose Anne Jeanne Dowell Kenneth & Dorothy Ferguson Ian Gibbons Christie Batterman-Jordan Shirley Bucher Critchfield Joe Downes Kathy & John Fernbacher Jerome & Judy Gilbert Bruce & Hope Bauer Amer Budayr Richard S. Colman Steve & Stephanie Downs Alfred Ferreira John T. Gilmore Kay Beauchamp Peter M Bunch Emmett Cooke David & Barbara Doyal Virginia Field Alex & Eva Glazer Bernard & Flaurine Beckius Gail Burke Bob & Micki Cooper Ardith B. Draeger Gus & Sugar Filice [See Membership page 12] 12 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Orinda Association

t Membership from page 11 Jeffrey Klingman & Deborah Pamela & Jeff Manning David Newacheck Rudolph Reich Sedberry Richard & Gloria Marchick William Nichols Barbara & Al Resnick Patricia Gleason Gayl Hirschfeld Frank Klobas Keith Marks Paul D. Nordine Al & Nancy Reynolds Ursula Gohler Holly Hogan William & Katherine Knapp Tim & Mary Marnell Gary Nye & Ann O’Connell Nye Gordon Richards John & Pamela Goode Charles Hogle Peter & Carol Komor Gilbert & Margaret Marr Robert & Carol Nykodym Ruth Riddell Eugene & Phyllis Gottfried Wilma Horwitz Scott & Lisa Kovalik Mary & Bob Marshall Annette O’Connor Marjorie Rieger Arlene & Alan Gould Scott Hovey Chuck & Joanne Kovely, Jr. Katre-Ann Masak Jim & Mary O’Shea Linda Rigolfi George & Regina Gould Harry & June Howe Belle Krumholz David & Elizabeth Masri Terry & Kathryn O’Toole Barbara Riley Margaret Govednik Roger Hoyer Jack & Beccie Kunzman Fritz & Alma Mast Ann & Steve Oakes Ed & Teresa Ritelli, Jr. David Graeven Elizabeth Hughes Ernest Lam Sari-Lois & Mattal-Neft Gene & Helen Oliver Donald Roberts Patricia Ann Graffis William & Margaret Hughes Michael & Therese Lamborn Willy Mautner Orinda Woman’s Club Mark & Claire Roberts James & Donna Green Donald Hunt Laura & Eric Lamison Frank & Joan Maxwell Elizabeth O’Shea Victoria Robinson-Smith Michael & Susan Green Glenn Jackson Mari & Walter Landauer Arthur & Maxine Mayo Mati & Silvia Otsmaa Christine Robinson Barton & Heather Grenning Richard & Darlene James Ernest Landy Mark & Jane Mc Kahan-Jones Lois Owens William Robinson William & Elizabeth Gross Arthur P. Jensen Lucille Lang Cathy McAuliffe Ana Ozaeta James & Nita Roethe Jorge & Marisa Gutierrez Philip Jensen S. J. & Anne Lapporte Eugene McCabe Anne Packer Patricia & Leo Rolandelli Robert & Jean Haaf Irene Jewell Chris & Stephen Laszcz-Davis Beverly & James McCall Steve & Pat Paddock Jack & Barbara Ross Warren Hagstrom Kenneth F. & Jane D. Johnson James Lautz David Mc Caulou Lynda Paige Marjorie Roth Art & Kristi Haigh Greg & Kathleen Johnston Lindsay & Laurie Lautz Charles S. & Joye Lee McCoy Paul & Sheri Palubicki V.A. Rudd George Hall Mark A. & Kathleen B. Jones Jeanne Laye Bradford & Jennifer McCullough Victor & Anne Parachini Sonya Ruehl Pam & Alan Hall Rod & Sandy Jones James Lee Karen & Patrick McGeer Yachien Parker Marilyn Runo Dick & Lois Halliday Bill & Joey Judge Jim & Michelle Leetham John & Sandra McGonigle Anne Parr Hubert Russell Harriet L Hamlin Ben & Barbara Kacyra Jon & Michelle Lehman Bruce & Janette McGurk Ron & Martha Parriott Elva Rust Peter & Brenda Hanschen Ernest & Phoebe Kahl Phil and Barbara Leitner Gregory & Charlene McHugh Richard Patsey Allen Tabor Robert & June Haring John & Jo Anne Kaminski Cynthia & Ben Leslie-Bole Christopher & Barbara McLain Berniece & C.E. Patterson Jim & Jane Ryan Willard Harlow Marjorie Kaplan Marty & Rich Lewis Sue & Bourke Harris Ursula Kaprielian Lois Lippincott Peter & Grace Hartdegen Elizabeth Karplus Sue Littlehale Stephen Harwood Steve Kaufhold Barbara Llewellyn Catering Pete & Helen Hasselman Elizabeth Kelker Roland & Kathy Lowe Joe & June Haughin E.L. Keller R.W. & P.L. Ludmer Lilian E. Hawkins Aileen & Tom Kelly James & Linda Luini Charles Hearey Rosaleen Kelly Ulrich & Joanne Luscher Bea Heggie Ann Kendrick Jean Lyford Joel Hemsley Kenmar Properties Cameron & Lorraine Lyon Chip & Carolyn Herman Janice Kerr David & Ann Ma Richard Hersey Leroy Kerth Cinda & Tomas Mac Kinnon John & Anne Hetland Joan Kiekhaefer Catherine MacDonald Harold & Diane Hill Lois & Timothy Killen Bruce Macler Gerd & Kristen Hillen Linda Klamm Arturo Maimoni Arthur Hillman Kathy & Scott Klein Suzanne Mangus Raymond & Cristine Hilsinger Ken Klein William & Joyce Mann

SALLY HOGARTY Members of the Boy Scouts as well as military veterans began the 2012 July 4th parade sponsored by the Orinda Association.

Cynthia McMillen Richard Pauletich Barbara Sagara Christopher & Gail Mead Ina & Philip Pavey Bruce & Lynne Royer Saldinger Richard & Mary Meier Anita Pearson Katherine Sanders Adele Mendelsohn Thomas & Cynthia Pearson Reuben & Susan Sandler Patricia Meyer James Pedder Eric & Liza Scaff Sidney & Barbara Meyers Robert J Peeke William & Nathalie Schmicker Manfred & Mirgit Michlmayr Michael & Virginia Peiser Greg & Wendy Waggener Jim & Connie Miller Cyrle Perry Schmidt Robert Milligan Karen & Charlie Petri Harvey & Kathleen Schochet James & Jane Moffatt Bill & Mary Phelon Joan Schwalbe Donald Monaco Edward D. Pike Andrew Schwartz William & Ann Moon Andrew & Catherine Pines Ralph Schwartz Herbert Moore Phil & Nancy Placier Seth Schwartz Moraga-Orinda Fire District Cindy Powell Robert & Madeleine Schwiers Neil & Freddy Moran Kit & Allan Praeger Rolland & Isabel Sears Constance Morris J.M. Pressler Tom & Ann Seclow Mark & Marilyn Morris Lloyd & Vina Pringle Deborah Sedberry Gary & Gerry Morrison G. Prlain Steve & Lisa Sernett P.M. & A.M. Morrison Donald & Alexandra Putnam Ralph & Sue Severson Kirby & Margaret Moulton Shirlene Ramsey Mary Gaylord Shahrokh Peter Muller Lynn Randelman Ronald Shallat Mary Mullin Marvin Rasmussen Donald & Lorraine Sharman Leslie Munroe Audrey Rath Carolyn Sheaf Robert & Suzanne Murillo Bob Ray Barbara & Richard Shoop Jim & Patty Murray Douglas & Alma Raymond Dennis & Nicole Sidlauskas Nancy Nankin Carlos & Rebecca Reategui Sarah & Lawrence Siegel Jeff & Anne Nash John & Miranda Redig Eleanor & Michael Silbergh Dorotea Nathan Maggie & Adam Reeves Rona & Marketta Silvera Norbert Nemon Raim & Lily Regelson [See Membership 2 page 13] The Orinda News n March 2013 n 13 Orinda Association Passionate Art Lover Receives U.C. Berkeley’s Highest Honor By KATHRYN G. MCCARTY interrupted by the onset of World War II. son Center for Girls in downtown Oakland. Staff Writer He became a member of the distinguished In his first year supporting the program, Naval Air Corps group, Flying Golden 14 years ago, Simpson said only four per- arclay Simpson is passionate about art, Bears, which consisted of pilots recruited cent of 30 girls were reading at grade level. Bthough he can’t remember when he from UC Berkeley. There is pride in his voice as he speaks of first acquired his appreciation. It certainly Simpson’s philanthropic activities at UC the young children’s accomplishments: wasn’t that he is a gifted artist - in fact, his Berkley, and throughout the Bay Area, are “When they finished, everyone read at first art teacher told him he had no talent. due not only to he and his wife’s generous grade level.” Simpson’s fervor is conta- “Artists are generally better people,” he spirits, but to the success of his company, gious. According to the group’s website, says. While his art teacher dissuaded the Simpson Strong Tie (Simpson Manufactur- www.girlsinc-alameda.org, the group young boy from a career as an artist, the ing). As his company grew, Simpson dealt served 7,500 girls in 2011. teacher couldn’t have foreseen Simpson’s with many changes in the workplace. He Simpson and his wife have spent decades passion for the arts, nor his future philan- believed in the ideals of Affirmative Action contributing to many causes in the arts, thropic endeavors. long before the phrase was popular, and education and sports and are well known for Simpson finds it difficult to recall where personally saw to it that his plants in San their philanthropic work. Besides several his love of art originated. There is a consis- Leandro and Mississippi were integrated. scholarship funds, their namesakes include: tent joy to his voice, marked with thought- He was ahead of his time, and business the Sharon Simpson Center at Cal Shake- ful laughter as he recollects growing up in principles he put in place from the start speare Theater; the Simpson Center for the Depression. “We sure didn’t have any remain today. He stresses the importance Student-Athlete High Performance at UC artwork, couldn’t afford it,” he says. of getting all employees, (who are all on Berkeley; and the Sharon Hanley Simpson Now, every room of his home, and most a first name basis) involved in decisions. Library and Barclay Simpson Sculpture of the lawn, display magnificent art – cre- DREW ALTIZER And, with no embossed markers, the jani- Studio in Oakland at the California College ated not only by masters long gone from Barclay and Sharon Simpson at last year's Cali- tor has the same chances as management of the Arts. this world but also young up and coming fornia Shakespeare Theatre's gala. at securing a parking spot each morning. “As you can see,” Simpson smiles as he artisans he and his wife Sharon have met in In addition to the arts, Simpson’s passion indicates the walls of the dining room, filled their 13 year tenure as owners of Barclay where they have lived since the early 1950s. and generosity includes education, and his floor to ceiling with art, “Sharon and I get a Simpson Fine Arts Gallery in Lafayette, as In December, while attending the ground enthusiasm for Girls Inc., runs deep. He lot of pleasure from this art.” Indeed, the well as in his work as a trustee of the Cali- breaking ceremony for the new UC Berke- and his wife are longtime advocates of the art of philanthropy is one that thousands fornia College of the Arts and as chairman ley Art Museum, which Simpson had raised group, which began renovation last year on of Bay Area residents will enjoy for years of the UC Berkeley Art Museum. funds for, he was surprised when “the the new 33,000 square-foot Girls Inc. Simp- to come. His wife Sharon offers some hint to Chancellor started talking about me and when her husband developed his love of put a big medal around my neck.” The art. Their first date, she says was at the Chancellor had presented him with the Laguna Beach Art Festival. Art was one of highest honor bestowed by UC Berkeley, the first common denominators on which the Berkeley Medal. their relationship flourished. Without hesi- Simpson says he is “uncomfortable at tation, Simpson adds the best decision he the attention I’ve gotten,” but admits “it ever made in his life is his wife Sharon. is exciting.” A UC Berkeley graduate, The two raised seven children in Orinda, Simpson’s education was temporarily

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Something to Howl About... Local Runner Achieves All American Status

Animal Tales By BILL O’BRIAN “The Luck O’The Irish” Staff Writer

he All American status is the ultimate Trating for an athlete in American col- Jennifer Conroy lege athletics. Jenny Bergren, who ran for Miramonte High School, earned this designation in November 2012 running is March and the time when all of us it – a Leprechaun! Each of these has the 15th overall at the (NCAA Division II) ‘Tmight claim to be a bit Irish. Well, terrier traits of tenacity and the need for Cross Country Championship at Joplin, there are indeed some lucky dogs and cats plenty of exercise. They have distinguish- Missouri. Three hundred runners competed who can rightly claim that heritage. Irish ing physical characteristics that range from in the 6k race. breeds, one and all! the soft silky coat of the Wheaten to the Bergren is 24 and graduated from Mira- Most of us are familiar with the Irish dark blue highlights of the Kerry Blue. monte in 2007. She recently graduated Cal Wolfhound, that huge dog with the brown- While smaller in stature than wolfhounds Poly at San Luis Obispo studying agricul- grey thick ruffled coat and those deep dark or setters, the terriers’ feisty personalities tural business. Presently, she is in graduate eyes. Wolfhounds have been prized for make their presences known. school at the Art Academy of San Francisco centuries and were brought from Ireland The Irish Water Spaniel is a lovely earning a MFA in Interior Architecture and to Rome as gifts for emperors. mid-size curly coated dog that may have Design. One might ask how someone who CONTRIBUTED PHOTO While the brown-grey coat is common, descended from the pairing of an Irish set- is in graduate school can compete in college Jenny Bergren at the NCAA Cross Country Cham- there are other varieties, including a grey ter and Poodle, a wonderful mix of beauty athletics. Bergren has one year of college pionship at Joplin, Missouri. so light it could be white. The breed got and brains. The breed features a top knot its name for protecting farms, homes, and a smooth face and is extremely agile in “Jenny certainly upset the upset the apple cart as a freshman! She stock and kin from wolves. Although once the water. Used by fishermen in Ireland to was a great runner and a fierce competitor. fierce protectors, the breed possess a tem- pull nets, it, too, makes a fine companion apple cart as a freshman! She I remember their excellent coach Brian perament so sweet that they earned the animal. was a great runner and a fierce Henderson talking about her with great right to be the best friends of kings and But what about Irish cats! No vision of excitement early in the season.” peasants alike. an Irish home would be complete without competitor,” says then Cam- Bergren ran the indoor mile in 4:56 The Irish Setter is another example of the kettle set to boil and a cat by the hearth. polindo coach Chris Walsh. on February 8, 2013 at the Grand Valley the bounty of the Emerald Isle. Its red The Scottish Fold cat with its owl-like state meet in Michigan. One of her current mahogany wavy coat make it fit for any face and front folded over ears may not be coaches is Torrey Olson who ran for Walsh beauty pageant. This breed was among “pure” Irish, but the Irish Bog cat certainly eligibility left over from her undergraduate at Campolindo. She is now running indoor the very first recognized by the American is! There is a yarn that claims the bog cat years when she took her sophomore year track meets for the Art Academy. was the companion of the “little people” or off from running. Thus, she can compete Asked how she balances athletics and Wolfhounds have been Leprechauns. A distinguishing feature of with the Academy’s undergraduate athletic academics, she says, “I wouldn’t have a this cat is that its front legs are longer than program. social life without my teammates. I run prized for centuries and the back legs to enable the cat to climb out She started running in the 9th grade for hard and study hard. It’s really intense, were brought from Ireland to of peat bogs. the Mats in cross country and track. That but I choose that lifestyle.” Bergren has The British Isles in general are rich first year Bergren led her team as a fresh- been “really lucky” not to have any major Rome as gifts for emperors. in specialty cats from the Manx with its man to win the California State Division III injuries from her running career. Her bobbed tail to the Scottish McCat that was Girls Cross Country Championships with a senior year at Cal Poly she had some knee Kennel Club back in 1884. A true retriever, such a fierce fighter it was used in battles sixth place finish for her. In Cross Coun- pain from too much mileage. She plans to they can be trained for field trials but they between clans. For information about dog try races, points are given for the place of continue running after her studies, compet- are truly spectacular as companion dogs, and cat breeds, visit the websites of the each individual runner on a team. The five ing in 5k and 10k races and hopes to get a especially for families with children. American Kennel Club and the Cat Fanci- to eight runners’ scores and are added up, sponsorship from a business to help fund Terriers are top among the Irish breeds ers Association of America. In particular and the lowest team score wins. Thus, the the training and competing. and include the Kerry Blue, the Soft-Coated look in the calendar sections for “all breed” person winning the race gets one point, and Her feelings for the sport remain strong. Wheaten, and the Irish Terrier which was shows of dogs or cats in the Bay Area and the person running eight gets eight points. She says, “It has done a lot to improve my the mascot of Notre Dame until 1963 when treat yourself to the amazing experience of The Campolindo team in that meet had the life. It has taught me to be patient, to treat that position was usurped by, you guessed seeing some of these breeds live. first place individual winner with their star my body well, and I have a new community runner, Vera Ross, and the team finished of friends. I love the sport and respect it.” second to Miramonte at the state meet. About the Art Academy, she says she really Campolindo Cross Country coach at that likes the school, and her plans are to find a time, Chris Walsh, says, “Jenny certainly job involving interior hotel design. The Orinda News n March 2013 n 15 helping others Fleeing Evil and Leaving Behind a Legacy of Good

By ERIK ANDERSEN to Italy if they converted to Catholicism. Contributing Writer The priest provided baptismal certificates so that they could leave Austria for Italy by rnest and Lola Poll loved their adopted way of Yugoslavia. Ehome of Orinda, and to show their ap- In Yugoslavia, it became necessary for preciation, they set up a trust that upon their Ernest and Lola to present themselves as death benefited the community where they Muslims. They made it safely through had lived since 1949. Yugoslavia and into Italy, where they had Their story began in 1907, in the north- to revive their Roman Catholic identity to west corner of Hungary, where Lola Erlich enter. While in a refugee camp in Italy, was born. She grew into an impressive German officers tried to seduce Lola, so she woman who was known throughout Aus- feigned pregnancy. Ernest and Lola were CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS tria, Hungary and Germany for her singing able to reach a Red Cross deportation camp, Ernest and Lola Poll in an older passport photo. The two Orinda residents have left behind a legacy of helping seniors. and dancing. Legend has it that Lola was and after the war, they received permission the first woman to drive an automobile to leave Italy for the United States. They legacy that would benefit the community vided grants to the Orinda Senior Village, in Vienna, where she met and married an sailed on the Saturnia from Naples to New that welcomed them. Ernest passed away the Orinda Association’s Seniors Around Austrian named Ernest Polacek. York, arriving on June 23, 1947, and they in the summer of 1982, and Lola remained Town transportation program, Hospice of Ernest and Lola, both raised in the Jew- were able to make their way to the Bay in their home until her death in January of the East Bay, and individuals with chronic ish faith, enjoyed life in Vienna during the Area. Members of the Unitarian Church 1987. Ernest and Lola had arranged to have or terminal illnesses. In 2012, the Poll 1930s until March of 1938, when Austria in Berkeley befriended them, and their last a trust created to serve the senior citizens Trust was dissolved, and substantial grants was annexed by the German Third Reich. name was shortened to Poll as they started of Orinda. The Reverend Dr. Ray Welles, were given to the Orinda Senior Village, At that time, there were 300,000 Jews in Vi- over in a new land. Pastor of the Orinda Community Church at the Lamorinda Adult Respite Center at enna. By 1945, there were only 8,000 Jews Ernest and Lola Poll bought a home on the time, served as the original trustee along Orinda’s Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, in Vienna, and nearly all who remained Camino Sobrante in Orinda at the end of with Harry and Jane Andersen of Orinda. Hospice of the East Bay, the Orinda Asso- were in hiding. Lola’s father was friends 1949. They opened Village Cleaners at Dr. Welles was instrumental in the creation ciation’s Seniors Around Town program, with the local Catholic priest, and, when 101 Orinda Way in Orinda Village and of the Orinda Senior Village on the property and the Orinda Community Foundation. it became clear that it was dangerous for grew to love Orinda. They later joined adjacent to the church, and Harry Andersen The Orinda Community Foundation has the Jews to remain in Austria, Ernest and Lola Orinda Community Church, and, being ran Andersen Travel on Orinda Way. funds in reserve to benefit the new senior Polacek were told they could only escape childless, they chose to leave behind a Over the last 25 years, the Poll Trust pro- housing project that is underway at 2 Irwin Way at the old Orinda Library site. Ernest and Lola Poll showed great cour- age and determination to flee persecution, Senior Helpers Of Contra Costa Announces New and they were well aware that their flight to freedom was due to the kindness of oth- 2013-14 Senior Discount Card ers. Their 25-year legacy of generosity to By SALLY HOGARTY Participating Orinda businesses include: Orinda was their way of carrying on the Editor Table 24, Shelby’s Restaurant, Orinda Mo- kindness that we continue to see as so many tors, Village Pizza, National Life Foods, Orindans give generously of their time and enior Helpers of Contra Costa an- Anahid Designs Flower Shop, Barbacoa resources. Snounced this week a new 2013-14 Mexican Grill, Siam Orchid Thai Restau- edition of its popular Lamorinda Senior rant, Hilton House, and Lava Pit Hawaiian Discount Card, which entitles local se- Grill. niors to 10-20 percent discounts at select Over 3,000 cards were printed and are restaurants, hair salons, auto repair shops being distributed to seniors through local and other Lamorinda and Walnut Creek senior centers, senior organizations and businesses. senior living facilities along with all par- The card is sponsored by Senior Helpers, ticipating merchants. The cards are also an in-home care provider for seniors, which VICTOR IVY available at the Senior Helpers offices at allows the elderly to remain independent Al and Annie Hyman use their Senior Discount 1550 Viader Drive in Moraga. and safe in their homes. The card is free of Card at Theatre Square's Table 24. For more information, contact Kevin charge to seniors. A total of 35 businesses hair styling or help with car or computer Reneau at 925.376.9900, kreneau@se- in the Lamorinda / Walnut Creek area are repairs, our discount card provides a genu- niorhelpers.com. participating in the program, almost 10 ine savings for local seniors.” more than in previous years. Local businesses see the program as a “Our Senior Discount cards have been great way to engage the local senior com- immensely popular over the last several munity. “We always want to be involved years, and this year we had more merchants in our local community and this Senior who wanted to participate than ever before,” Helpers discount card is a way to give says Kevin Reneau, the owner of Senior back to our senior community, which has Helpers in Contra Costa and program supported us forever,” says Victor Ivry of founder. “Our goal in starting the discount Table 24 and Barbacoa Mexican Comfort card was to provide a significant discount Food in Orinda. “It allows us to reach out to to our seniors while also giving a boost to our local seniors with significant discounts local businesses. Whether it’s 20 percent and also generate new business for our off a salad at a restaurant or a discount on restaurants.” 16 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Health / beauty

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For more information, contact Sheena with Living Lean personal training and eating for elite fitness, at 925-360-7051 or www.thelivingleanprogram.com. The Orinda News n March 2013 n 17 Schools / students

Boy Scout Receives National Award Girl Scout Cadettes Make a Difference

By DAVID DIERKS first day of summer vacation in 2011 at the Assistant Editor Giddings’ home in Orinda. “The sounds of young people having fun and enjoying the n March 16, Will Gittings, a sopho- start of their vacation were audibly notice- Omore at Miramonte High School, will able. It sounded like kids having a great be recognized for receiving the Boy Scouts’ time,” said Schroeder, who was working Heroism Award. He is being honored for in his home office at the time. his actions on June 2011, when his cool The accident occurred when the young head prevented a young girl from going girl, who was entering 8th grade, went out into shock following a severe injury. Git- the Gittings’ door and then quickly turned tings was 14 years old at the time. “Had it around to go back through. The door, which not been for the swift and decisive actions had many small glass panes, had closed and her arm went through the glass. “They were running and having a good time,” said Schroeder. Tracy Gittings added, “Instead of just leaving it [her arm] there, she pan- icked and pulled it out, and that’s where Cadette Troop 30622 is making a difference for needy children and animals in most of the damage happened.” The girl the Bay Area. The 7th grade troop made 17 blankets and donated them to Covenant was cut across her bicep and bled profusely. House in Oakland. The organization works with youth who have left foster homes “I do remember hearing one very loud as well as runaways. The troop also worked for the animal rescue group, the Milo scream. I figured there was no reason for Foundation. The girls also found time to host this past fall’s Brownie Songfest, which alarm. That is until a minute later when I included over 100 girls. heard the faint sound of a siren,” Schroeder The girls plan on working with other nonprofits this year as they explore various or- recalled. ganizations and decide what to do for their Silver Award. Troop co-leaders are Susanne Will Gittings took control of the situation Tom and Betsy Shandolay. Lisa DeLillo is assistant troop leader. Shown above (L-R): and according to Schroeder, “By the time I Lynn Wilder, Rachel Hee, Alexandra Shandolav, Julia Smith, Lynnette Voong, got there, he had already put pressure on the Sarah Bonapour, Megan Tom. (non shown: Ivy Langston and Serena Meadows). wound to stop the bleeding, sat her down, calmed her, called 911, called her dad, and was completely in control. Literally that only 155 Heroism Awards were bestowed For more information, visit www.bsa- was within minutes. I just walked across the in 2012. mdsc.org. street. The ambulance was already coming DAVID DIERKS up the block,” said Schroeder. That night Will Gittings received one of Scouting's highest the girl went into emergency surgery. honor for his quick thinking in a medical emer- “I just recounted what happened. Will did gency. all the work. He is one of the most mature, of this young man, it could have been sig- composed and polite young men I’ve ever nificantly worse for the young girl,” said met. He’s an exceptional kid. It was no neighbor Gary Schroeder. surprise that he could act and react the way Schroeder provided a detailed letter to he did,” Schroeder explained. the Boy Scouts nominating Gittings for the Gittings will receive the Boy Scouts’ award. “That’s why it took so long, it had to Heroism Award at the council dinner on go through the Washington DC office,” said March 18. The award has been bestowed Tracy Gittings, Will’s mother. According to 3,206 times since its inception in 1923. Of Schroeder, the accident took place on the the more than three million scouts eligible, Czech School of California Expands to Lafayette Location in March By SALLY HOGARTY During its first semester in Palo Alto, Editor the Czech School of California became the largest Czech school outside of the he Czechs are coming and Orinda’s Czech Republic. Interest in the region has TSister City Foundation couldn’t be increased in recent years with UC Berke- happier. The Czech School of California ley establishing a Czech Klub on campus has been offering classes in Palo Alto since last year. September 2012, but, beginning in March The school’s goal is to preserve the 2013, classes will also be offered in Lafay- Czech language and culture among Czechs, ette and San Francisco. Slovaks and Americans living in the Bay “It’s a wonderful tie-in with our Sister Area. The comprehensive curriculum in- City organization,” says Bobbie Landers. cludes: Czech language, Czech literature, “We have our delightful high school stu- history, geography and culture. Courses are dents from our sister city Tabor in the Czech taught by teachers with Czech credentials! Republic staying here for six months and For more information on the spring improving their English. Now, we can learn semester in Lafayette, go to www.Czech- more about their culture and language.” SchoolofCalifornia.com. 18 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Arts and Entertainment

Youth Theatre Company Wins Big in Atlanta Stars Convene for Gold Coast Chamber Concert

By KALYN JANG Contributing Writer

he Gold Coast Chamber Players return Tto the Orinda Library Auditorium for a chamber music concert, Concertante, on March 1 at 7:30 p.m. This award-winning ensemble will perform the music of Haydn and Mozart along with visiting artists Gil Sharon (violin), Ron Ephrat (viola), and Jennifer Culp (cello). When Gold Coast brought their concert series to Orinda for the first time in Sep- tember, they received a warm and enthusi- astic welcome from Orinda classical music CONTRIBUTED PHOTO fans. Gold Coast has been drawing packed rinda resident Meaghan Hohman (2nd row, 4th from right with red hair) is a audiences for their concerts in Lafayette Omember of Youth Theatre Company's Junior Theater. The group recently returned since 1999. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO from the Disney Jr. Theater Festival in Atlanta, Georgia with the coveted Excellence This program will feature Mozart’s Gil Sharon of the Amati Ensemble is one of the guest artists playing at the Gold Coast Chamber in Acting Award. The group performed an excerpt from their upcoming production of Grande Sestetto Concertante and Haydn’s concert. Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance. Sinfonia Concertante in B Major, two rarely performed arrangements of sinfonia Freund-Striplen remarks, “The Orinda concertante masterworks. As a genre, the Library Auditorium is quite an intimate Bulldog Theater Gets Island Fever sinfonia concertante combines the com- venue. The musicians felt that it was a great plexity of a symphony with the virtuosity of place to play chamber music and to feel the rinda Intermediate School’s Bull- the popular Hans Christian Andersen a concerto. Gold Coast is proud to welcome connection with the audience.” She adds, Odog Theater will present Once On fairy tale The Little Mermaid featuring Gil Sharon and Ron Ephrat of the Amati “All our concerts this season have been This Island Junior at Orinda Interme- almost non-stop song and dance. The Ensemble, who will make their only U.S. selling out, and this performance will be diate School, 80 Ivy Drive in Orinda. show is a feast for the heart, mind and appearance of the year for Concertante. our last in Orinda this year.” Show dates are Wednesday, April 24 soul that the entire family is sure to The Amati Ensemble is based in the Neth- A post-concert reception will provide an through Saturday, April 27. With its enjoy. erlands and is one of Europe’s premier opportunity to meet and mingle with the poignant story and catchy Caribbean Visit http://ois.orindaschools.org chamber ensembles. Also joining Gold musicians. Tickets are $35 general, $30 flavored score, Once On This Island starting April 10 for information regard- Coast is Jennifer Culp, a former member senior, and $10 student. Tickets are avail- Junior is a Caribbean adaptation of ing show times and tickets. of the Kronos Quartet. able at www.gcplayers.org and by phone Gold Coast’s artistic director Pamela at 925-283-3728. Cal Shakes Tops Previous Box Office Records By MARILYN LANGBEHN jam” to invite audiences to learn about the Contributing Writer history of call-and-response and to create their own blues chant, and on-stage dance alifornia Shakespeare Theater 2012 parties where audience members enjoyed Cseason was the best attended in the dancing in the style featured in the produc- organization’s history, capping a stellar year tion. of unprecedented growth for the organiza- Cal Shakes’ 2013 season opens with tion. In addition to finishing the year in American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose the black and breaking box office and at- by Richard Montoya, (May 29 – June 23); tendance records, 2012’s other accomplish- Romeo & Juliet (July 3 – 28); followed by ments included the launch of programming Lady Windermere’s Fan (Aug. 14 – Sept. designed to engage more people in the act 8); and concluding with A Winter’s Tale of theater making via the Triangle Lab (Sept. 25 – Oct. 20). In addition to Main which deepens the audience’s experience. Stage programming, Cal Shakes’ 2013 A partnership between Cal Shakes and San Conservatories have doubled their capacity Francisco-based Intersection for the Arts in the three-week Oakland sessions, and + Campo Santo, the Triangle Lab became the Triangle Lab will present a whole new a highly visible part of the Cal Shakes set of programs as it launches “Califas”, a experience during Spunk, by hosting a series of plays and events that will explore variety of pre- and post-show participa- the California immigrant experience. For tory activities. These activities included an more information, visit our website at interactive art installation, a blues “holla calshakes.org. The Orinda News n March 2013 n 19 Calendar On The Calendar Secrets of the Sleeping Brain Topic MARCH of First Friday Forum 1 Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church First Friday Forum presents sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker on “Secrets of the Sleeping Brain – Overnight Improvements in Memory By BOBBIE DODSON and Emotion, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette, 1:30 p.m. Call 925-283-8722. Staff Writer 2 Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 333 Lancaster Street, Oakland. Free shuttle service from Fruitvale BART to sale warehouse. Benefits Oakland Museum. leep expert Dr. Matthew Walker will Call 510-536-6800 or go to www.whiteelephantsale.org. Sspeak on “Secrets of the Sleeping 7 Miramonte High School presents its spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, 750 Moraga Brain-Overnight Improvements in Memory Way, 7 p.m. Also March 8 at 7 p.m., March 9 and 10 at 2 p.m., and March 15 and 16 at 7 and Emotion,” at the First Friday Forum p.m. Tickets available at the door. Call 280-3930. (FFF), March 1, 1:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary 8 Orinda Chamber of Commerce A Night of Comedy, features Will Durst and well-known of Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church comedians, champagne and no-host bar, Orinda Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $35 in advance, $40 (LOPC), 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. at the door. Visit www.orindachamber.org. “The functions of sleep remain largely 13 Second Wednesday Book Group discusses Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann, unknown, a surprising fact given the vast Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, 3 p.m. Call 254-7606. amount of time it takes from our lives. 14 Orinda Books hosts Joel Pehanick discussing her novel Porch Lights Burning, 276 Village However, there is new evidence that sug- Square, 2 p.m. Call 254-7606. gests sleep may enhance our memories by Del Rey Elementary School presents Aladdin, Jr. in the Glorietta Elementary Auditorium, remodeling our brains, as well as rebalance CONTRIBUTED PHOTO 15 Martha Rd., 7 p.m. Also March 15, 7 p.m. and March 16, 2 p.m. Tickets available at the our emotional brain reactivity to prepare Dr. Matthew Walker discusses the relationship between sleep and brain function at the next First door. Call 258-3099. us for next-day social and psychological Friday Forum. 15 Sleepy Hollow Elementary School presents Seussical, Jr. in the school’s Multipurpose challenges,” Walker says. “Our research Room, 20 Washington Lane, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Also March 16 at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets avail- indicates that sleep is one of the most es- Walker observes, “On average, adults able at the door. Call 254-8711. sential ingredients for helping the brain spend one-third of their lives sleeping, yet, International Film Showcase presents the French crime drama Three Worlds through March learn and retain new memories, and from no scientific consensus has been reached on 22 (except March 17) at the Orinda Theatre with daily shows at 1:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m., ad- those new memories, even discover novel why humans need sleep. My research has ditional shows Friday and Saturday at 8:45 p.m. Visit www.lfef.org. and creative next-day insights.” shown that deprivation can make otherwise 18th Annual East Bay International Jewish Film Festival movies at the Orinda Theatre As an Associate Professor of Psychol- reasonable people emotionally shaky, indi- through March 17. Visit www.eastbayjewishfilm.org film titles and show times. ogy and Neuroscience at the University cating a strong correlation between sleep 20 State of the City Address Luncheon with Mayor Amy Worth, Orinda Country Club, 315 of California, Berkeley, Walker directs the loss and psychiatric disorders.” He also Camino Sobrante, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and advance reservations are Sleep and Neuroimaging Laboratory, so he has found that an afternoon nap markedly required. Visit www.orindachamber.org/events.htm is well equipped to discuss topics relating to boosts the brain’s learning capacity. The World Affairs Book Group discusses Rez Life: An Indian’s Journey Through Reserva- sleep. He earned his PhD in neurophysiol- “This promises to be a most interesting tion Life by David Treur, Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, 3 p.m. Call 254-7606. ogy from the Medical Research Council in [See forum page 23] 28 Sisters-in-Crime Cara Black and Rhys Bowen discuss their latest mysteries, Murder Below London and became an assistant professor Montparnasse: an Aimee LeDuc Investigation (Black) and The Family Way: a Molly Murphy of psychology at Harvard Medical School Theatre Square Mystery (Bowen), Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, 2 p.m. Call 254-7606. before coming to Berkeley. Celebrates Easter 30 Orinda Rotary Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Orinda Community Park, 10:45 a.m. This free Walker is the recipient of funding awards event for children up to age 7 will feature prizes, photos with Big Bunny and refreshments from the National Science Foundation and Join us for a family friendly day of for kids and parents. Bring a basket. the National Institutes of Health, and in free activities! 2006, became a Kavili Fellow of the Na- March 30 – Noon to 5 p.m. AT THE LIBRARY tional Academy of Sciences. His research Bouncy house (noon) All events are free unless otherwise specified. Note: library is closed March 31 for Easter Sun- focuses on the impact of sleep on human Rock Climbing Wall (2 p.m.) day. For more information, call 254-2184 or visit www.ccclib.org/locations/Orinda.html. brain function in healthy and disease Face Painter (2 p.m.) 2 Friends of the Orinda Library Book Sale at the Book Shop and Sorting Area, 10 a.m. to populations. Photo Booth (2 p.m.) 1 p.m. Orinda Juniors Women’s Club community service group. First Tuesday, September to June, 12 Berkeley Repertory Theatre docent talks about the theatre’s latest production, Fallaci, 7 p.m. Contact Julie Mercer or Charlene Robinson at [email protected] or www. from Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright about Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci, Fireside orindajuniors.org. Room, 7 p.m. Adult program. Orinda Rotary. Every Wednesday, noon, Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, 254-2222. Mariela’s Music Time with bilingual music and stories especially for babies and preschool- Orinda Association. Second Monday, 7:15 p.m., Orinda Library, May Room, 254-0800. ers, 10:30 a.m. Orinda Hiking Club. Hikes every weekend and the first Wednesday of the month. Visit www. 14 Ballet 101: What’s Ballet All About, join members of the Diablo Ballet to learn more about orindahiking.orgfor weekly schedule or call Ian at 254-1465. the behind-the-scenes world of ballet, Garden Room, 7 p.m. Adult program. Orinda Historical Society. Third Wednesday, 5 p.m., Historical Society Museum, 26 Orinda 15 Mystery Book Club members discuss The Companion Ann Granger, Tutoring Room, 3 to Way, 254-1353. 4:30 p.m. Adult/teen program, drop-ins welcome. Orinda Job’s Daughters. First and third Monday, 7 p.m., 9 Altarinda Road, 283-7176. 19 Toddler Lapsit, stories, songs and fingerplays for infants to 3-year-olds and their caregivers, Orinda/Tábor (Czech Republic) Sister City Foundation. Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. social, 7:30 Gallery Room, 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Drop-ins welcome, but attendance p.m. meeting, call 254-8260 for location. limited to once per week. Also March 20, 26 and 27. Orinda Teen Advisory Council. Second Wednesday, 4 p.m., Community Center, 28 Orinda Peek-A-Boo Time features songs, stories, rhymes and rhythms for newborns through 1-year- Way. For information, email [email protected]. olds and their caregivers, Gallery Room, 11:30 to 11:55 a.m. Also March 26. Orinda Woman’s Club. Second Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, call Jean Barnhart, 254-3881. 20 Paws to Read, children in grades 1-5 can practice their reading with a friendly dog listener, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Also March 27. CITY/FIRE/SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING SCHEDULE 23 Saturday Morning Live, family story time for 3- to 5-year-olds, Picture Book area, 11 to Acalanes Union High School District. First and third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., district office, 1212 11:30 a.m. Also March 30. Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette. Weekend Paws to Read, same as weekday Paws to Read, but with shorter sessions, 2:30 City Council. First and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Library Auditorium, www.cityoforinda.org. to 3:30 p.m. Historic Landmarks Committee. Fourth Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m., Library Garden Room. Call 28 Talespinners of Contra Costa, tell a story or just come to listen, featuring a special story- 925-788-7323. teller, 7 to 9 p.m. Adult program. Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Administration Building, 1280 Mor- aga Way, Moraga. CLUB MEETINGS Orinda Union School District Board of Trustees. Second Monday, 6 p.m., OUSD Conference Room, 25 Orinda Way—Suite 200, Orinda, CA 94563. For the latest listing of Diablo Star Chapter #214, Order of the Eastern Star. Second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Orinda Masonic dates, please check the website at www.orindaschools.org. Center. Contact Karen Seaborn, 689-0995. Planning Commission. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Library Auditorium, www.cityo- Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe. Third Monday, 7:30 p.m., upstairs Better-Home/Ma- forinda.org. son McDuffie real estate meeting room, 51 Moraga Way, Orinda, www.moragaadobe.org. Friends of the Orinda Creeks. Fourth Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., May Room, Orinda Library, Send calendar items to Maggie Sharpe at [email protected] 253-1997. Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition, every third Wednesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Orinda City Hall Sarge Littlehale Room. Call 687-8844, ext. 227. Lamorinda Sirs for retired men. Second Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Cultural Center, 1700 School St., Moraga. Luncheon speakers plus golf, tennis, bocce, bridge and astronomy. Call Pete Giers, 254-4667. Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary. Every Friday, 7 a.m., Postino Restaurant, Lafayette, 254-0440, ext. 463. Lamorinda Toastmasters. Every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, www.lamorinda.freetoasthost.net. Montelindo Garden Club. Third Friday, September through May, Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, 9 a.m., www.montelindogarden.com. Troy McGregor, owner of Gondwana Flora nursery, will talk on Incorporating Australian Plants into a New or Existing Landscape. 20 n The Orinda News n March 2013 students / athletics

Orinda Aquatics’ Stumph sets Record at USA Lamorinda Teen Association Joint Council Meeting Swimming Junior National Championships

By M. WOODWARD Contributing Writer

teven Stumph (Orinda Aquatics) Sswam to three first place finishes (100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke and 200 Individual Medley) at the United States Junior National Championship, fastest SALLY HOGARTY under 19 meet in the world, in Knoxville, The Orinda Teen Advisory Council hosted a Lamorinda Teen Association meeting in late January. Tennessee, smashing the meet record in The association is a joint council comprised of each city's respective teen council. The councils plan the 200 breaststroke. Per Mike Gustafson, a variety of service and social events. Front Row (L-R): Lina Mathkour, Meghan Marks, Devin Stein, USA Swimming Correspondent, “Stumph Rain Mize, Preshet Moore and Mina Arasteh. Back Row (L-R): Evan McAvenia, recreation coordina- tor Troy Faulk, Jonathan Katayanagi, Kimberly Nelson, Orinda recreation supervisor Linda Dezzani absolutely crushed the field in this event by and City Councilmember Sue Severson. nearly three seconds, en route to an incred- ible 1:55.88.” CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Soccer Club Gathers Coats for Those in Need In the fall, Stumph will head to USC Coaches Don (L) and Ron Heidary (R) con- to train under Dave Salo, 2012 Olympic gratulate Steven Stumph on his three first place By SALLY HOGARTY “They [Burlington] were quite surprised swim coach and breaststroking “guru.” finishes. Editor as we kept bringing bag after bag after bag As a junior in high school, Stumph was in through the front door,” said volunteer just shy of the national high school record such rankings. he California Magic Soccer Club Lori Smith. “It’s just nice that the Magic and was ranked as the number one high Orinda Aquatics, coached by Don and Tcombined Pelada (a pick-up game of does these types of community outreach school swimmer in the nation (100 breast Ron Heidary, is consistently ranked as one soccer) with collecting coats for the “One programs to enlighten the kids.” The and 200 IM). of the fastest small swim teams in the coun- Warm Coat” foundation. The fundraiser “Warm Coats, Warm Hearts” campaign is International Swimming recently re- try and has produced numerous Olympic took place on January 20 with more than 60 a nationwide effort to collect and donate leased its “18 and Under Top 40 World Trial and National Level swimmers. The parents and players participating at the new one million coats. rankings.” Between Stumph (100 breast/200 organization also places a high percentage Wilder playing fields. With coats in hand, Based in Orinda, the California Magic breast/200 IM/400 IM) and Sven Campbell of swimmers in collegiate programs, and the soccer club and their supporters shared Soccer Club is now ranked in the top 10 in (50 free/100 back/200 back), also of Orinda recently finished third at Junior Nationals. an evening of fun, food, entertainment and, the state for U13 girls according to gotsoc- Aquatics, they combined for a total of seven The team motto is “Character First.” of course, soccer. Playing Pelada under the lights of the Wilder field, the California Magic Soccer Club was able to collect 117 warm coats, which the Concord Burlington Coat Factory distributed to those in need throughout the county.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Members of the California Magic Soccer Club organized a pick-up soccer game where the price of admission was a warm coat.

cer.com. “We are extremely excited about the future,” said head coach and technical director Haris Obic. “It means we are rec- ognized as a premier club with the ability to produce competitive players and teams, but we are not done yet.” The competitive soccer club also strives to educate, inspire and empower youth in a positive way. For more information, go to www.calmagicsc.com. The Orinda News n March 2013 n 21 around the town

Celebrating Adulthood as the La Quinceañera Orinda Woman’s Club Awards Checks to Beneficiaries

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CESAR VIRGEN PHOTOGRAPHY Lauren Ramirez (L) entering the celebration and dancing the tango (R) with McClain Marks SALLY HOGARTY Representatives from the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary were presented with a check for $13,000. The East Bay non-profit volunteer organization gives youth in the Contra Costa County juvenile justice system auren Ramirez celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a traditional Quinceañera held a second chance through its scholarship program, educational and vocational assistance, youth Lat Berkeley’s Claremont Hotel in late February. Nearly 100 Miramonte High School mentoring programs, and positive outreach. (L-R) OWC member Barbara Rogan, Auxiliary Executive students and family attended the event, which is steeped in Latino culture. The event in- Director Janet Young, Auxiliary intern Beverly Carino, Auxiliary member Gwen Watson, OWC president cluded a slide show of Ramirez’s first 14 years, the presentation of representational gifts Adeline McClatchie, and Auxiliary member Dixie King. and dance performances. After dancing the waltz with her parents and godparents, Lauren danced with her seven chambelanes (Miramonte freshman boys shown above dancing the tango). The young people danced the waltz, tango and salsa all choreographed by Art Desuyo. International award-winning “popper” Woojin Lee performed and then led Lauren and her friends in “popping,” a street dance style similar to hip hop.

Chamber Welcomes Bank of America

SALLY HOGARTY A check for $13,000 was also presented to the Winter Nights Program of Contra Costa County, which provides a clean, safe and warm facility at night and daytime services center during the winter for homeless families with children. (L-R) Winter Nights representatives Gwen Watson, Barbara Rogan, Alene Lee, Jo Kerner and OWC president Adeline McClatchie.

Local Resident Elected President of American Chemical Society SALLY HOGARTY By JOAN COYLE The Bank of America recently joined the Orinda Chamber of Commerce and had an official ribbon Contributing Writer cutting reception on February 13. (L-R) Chamber members Sue Breedlove, Paul Koenig, Susan Meyer, Jim Breedlove, B of A loan specialist Mike Gama, Chamber president Sylvia Jorgensen, B arinda Li Wu recently took over her of A manager Daniel Villafuerte, Chamber executive director Candy Kattenburg, B of A Assistant Vice President Teesta Kaur, and Chamber member Sue Hurrell. Mduties as the 2013 president of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society. Wu has a passion for promoting public outreach and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. She was inspired many years ago to launch the first “Family Science Night” with a successful partnership between the Orinda Union School District and the lo- cal California Section of ACS. Since 1997, the California Section of ACS has worked with school districts around the Bay Area to offer popular Family Science Night pro- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Marinda Li Wu is president of the American grams to hundreds of school age children Chemical Society. and parents. Wu also introduced popular Science Café Wu graduated from Ohio State Univer- programs for the general public in Orinda sity, with a B.S. cum laude with distinction restaurants several years ago. More recent- in chemistry in 1971 and earned her Ph.D. ly, in a partnership between the Lafayette in inorganic chemistry from the University Library and Learning Center Foundation of Illinois in 1976. (LLLCF) and the California ACS Section, She lives in Orinda with her husband, monthly Science Café programs attract Norm. They have two grown children, large crowds to the Lafayette Library Com- Lori, married to Stanford classmate Evan munity Hall with popular topics ranging Malahy, and Will who recently moved back from the “Science of Steinway and Sound” to the San Francisco Bay Area to work. to “The Science of Art Conservation and the Both have earned their respective Ph.D. Sacred Art of Bhutan.” and B.S. degrees. 22 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Classified t artists from page 2 t visual arts from page 2

As a working artist in an urban setting, Noel Williams. Susannah Israel engages the viewer in her The VAC is truly a community event gritty yet passionate view of humanity. which includes many hours of work vol- Known for her expressive working methods unteered by VAC Chair Natalie Wheeler, with clay and signature glaze color and Publicity Chair Susan Garell, Susan Maut- texture, Israel also includes humor and ner (Judges) and other OAC members. struggle in her message. Michelle Lacy, Dir. of Orinda Parks & Rec. “My work has its source in the fluid coordinates gallery events with Myrna Witt nature of experience and the transience and Maggie Boscoe of the OAC. Com- of personal history and memory,” she munity sponsors include the Education explains. “These gathered images come Foundation of Orinda (http://orindaefo. together like the many variations found in org) and Lafayette Partners in Education stories of shared experiences. A particular (www.lafayettepartners.org). See http:// resonance comes from the voices of the orindaartscouncil.org for more information. beloved dead, with whom I shared these Visit the gallery during normal library memories and experiences. Hence, though hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. the work is largely elegiac, it also celebrates to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to and honors the living community.” 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call Israel’s work is widely shown and ap- 254-2814 for more information. pears in private and public collections around the world, such as the American Ceramics Collection, Mint Museum, the t gannett from page 7 Archie Bray Foundation, Mission Clay, Yinge Ceramics Museum in Taiwan, and Park Place Wealth Advisors Inc. and sees the Toki collection. She is the only artist these programs as wonderful possibilities from the United States ever to win the for the youth. “The county has an obligation Fletcher Challenge Premier Award for her to train them in housing and life skills, so CONTRIBUTED PHOTO dynamic piece “Lobo California” now in it offers us an opportunity to give back to Local students have a chance to share their art with the Orinda community thanks to the Orinda Arts the permanent collection in New Zealand. the community. It’s inspiring to see a youth Council’s annual Visual Arts Competition. Last year’s winners are shown above: 1st row (L-R): Haley West- She has received a Virginia A. Groot Foun- take this training and become a productive phal of Acalanes, Mary Youm of Campolindo, Allison Easter of Campolindo; 2nd row (L-R): Katharine , of Miramonte, of Campolindo; Top row (L-R): dation grant, an NCECA Resident Scholar- Fearing Emily Fuhriman Erica Howland Madison Wheeler part of society. Foster youth are in a tough of Acalanes, Kelly Noah of Miramonte, Erin Hansen of Campolindo, Lizzie Mediati of Campolindo, Luke ship to Archie Bray, and a Distinguished spot,” said Gannett. Johnston of Acalanes. Faculty Service Award for curriculum, For more information, visit www.fpanet. among many honors. Israel holds an MFA org/Chapters/EastBay. in Ceramics from San Francisco State University and currently teaches for Peralta t car time from page 7 Colleges in Oakland. For more information on the APPC or foot, without jeopardizing your physical or the outdoor art in the program, go to www. personal safety, try the direct approach by artspaceorinda.org. walking. Keep as far from traffic as possible and walk on the right side of the roadway. Never attempt to cross a multi-lane, high speed roadway. Before you leave the house make sure that you understand how your roadside as- ...classified ads sistance works. 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Courteous house calls. • Wanted The Orinda News n March 2013 n 23 Business Buzz t buzz from page 24 is savvy and proud of the hairstyling team he has brought together at Entourage Day Lenten Activities Time to Read my value of creating a family memory that Spa. “Our hairstylists are spectacular. They will be enjoyed for generations to come. I are a diverse group of people. We do good Lenten Sermon Series will feature am grateful for this continuing support,” work, and we have a good time serving our The Table of Tears art piece created by says Westdal. wonderful clientele here,” adds Chiodo. Not Donna Fado Ivery, disabled minister and Married to graphic designer Larry only are hair and makeup services available, a local artist, and several outstanding Westdal for 35 years, the couple resides in but clients may also take advantage of mas- guest speakers. Held each Sunday Feb- Orinda. Their two adult daughters, Claire sage, facial and body treatments. “You can ruary 17 through March 31 at 10:30 a.m. and Lauren, attended Orinda schools. Ja- spend the entire day indulging in wellness Lenten Study series will focus on mie and Larry are proud grandparents of and beauty. We carry a range of high qual- Howard Thurman’s book Disciplines 21-month-old grandson Jake Blackshear, ity products and gifts for purchase in our of the Spirit, which provides insights whose portrait is displayed throughout the boutique. After all, our goal is to renew, about faith in the midst of suffering Brookwood Road studio. In addition to restore and revitalize clients,” says Chiodo. and struggle. Includes a soup and bread custom framing for portraits, ready-made “The one hour reduction wrap proves to meal. Held each Wednesday February frames are available for purchase here. be a popular body treatment and guarantees 20 through March 27 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule a slimming results. We feature several dif- Both events will be held at St. Mark’s portrait sitting, call 254-9689 or visit the ferent peels for facial skin care,” remarks United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga website at www.jamiewestdal.com. Jamie Chiodo. Entourage Day Spa also features Way, in Orinda. Call 254-5965 for more KELLEE BACHOUR Westdal Photography is a member of the a smoothing system for hair that does not information. Gideon Bachour was both fascinated and con- cerned as he read the latest Orinda News! Orinda Chamber of Commerce. involve a flat iron. “We are very happy to have neighbors in Theatre Square. There Entourage Day Spa is very good energy here. We enjoy giving t forum from page 19 Gino Chiodo established his Salon Gino back to Orinda and support all local events presentation which should be of value to in Theatre Square in 1994 and, subsequent- when solicited by clients.” our guests as sleep and its issues apply ly, grew his business from 16 employees to Gino Chiodo lives in Lafayette with his to all of us,” says Judy Nielsen, chair of the current 38 employees over the years. wife, Linda, who is a hairstylist and buyer FFF. “We are delighted to present this free Located in suite 148, adjacent to Shelby’s for the salon. The couple has two adult event and welcome all to a social hour of Restaurant, the business expanded to a full daughters. They enjoy jazz music at every refreshments at 1 p.m. in LOPC’s Fellow- service spa and moved to its present loca- opportunity. For years, they have donated ship Hall.” For further information call 925-283- 8722 or visit lopc.org.

VALERIE HOTZ Gino Chiodo of Entourage Day Spa. tion in 2003. time at the spa for the National Charity “By design, we took the day spa con- League, as well as other local organizations. cept into the night and received national Entourage Day Spa is open Tuesday recognition for best new day spa by Spa through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Finder Magazine in 2004. Ten years later, Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. By special ar- and we are going strong,” explains Chiodo. rangement, Sunday may be reserved by Licensed to sell wine, champagne, beer and groups. light fare that include salads, wraps, Pa- Established clients will want to sign up nini, and soup in the café, the thoughtfully for the Spa E-Club and receive special designed interior offers clients a relaxing advertised discounts from time to time. To respite from the demands of their busy schedule an appointment, call 254-9721 lives. and for more information on services visit With 32 years in the business, Chiodo the website at www.entouragespa.com. 24 n The Orinda News n March 2013 Business Buzz

Business Buzz Putting a Personal Face on Local Business Valerie Hotz

To send items for consideration, email ment specialist. Our assistants, Jennifer Lau Hotz at [email protected]. and Carol Christian, manage the office with finesse,” adds Metheny. Wells Fargo Advisors at the Crossroads The investment advisors work one-on- The specialized investment team of Alan one with clients to customize investment Metheny, David Clarke, Mark Passalac- strategies according to a client’s needs. qua, Gary Ledbetter and Scott Hampton With the office loosely organized into a recently opened Wells Fargo Advisors at combination of two teams, David Clarke, Theatre Square, offering comprehensive Gary Ledbetter and Scott Hampton col- financial planning, portfolio management laborate together to help families with their and banking services for high net worth personal investments. “Our teams currently families, retirement plans and foundations. manage over $125 million for our clients.

Abundant parking and being situated on Making sure your wealth continues to work VALERIE HOTZ the second floor in suite 210, makes this in support of the goals you have established (L-R) Gary Ledbetter, Scott Hampton, Alan Metheny and David Clarke of Wells Fargo Advisors. convenient location easily accessible for takes careful planning. Our teams recog- East Bay residents. nize opportunities and solutions in a market The teams of Wells Fargo Advisors in availability of digital cameras. I have seen “Wells Fargo Advisors is one of the that is not as simple as it used to be,” says Theatre Square reside in the Lamorinda situations where individuals charge pen- strongest global financial institutions, and Passalacqua. area and are active volunteers in their com- nies on the dollar for a photograph, and they have greatly helped us offer terrific “We offer the highest quality of services munities, serving in such capacities as OYA the reality is photography is an art form. client experience,” says Metheney, who for investment planning and portfolio man- and CYO coaches. It is a craft that requires many skills to left Morgan Stanley last year to open this agement for clients that include individuals, For more information, call Alan Metheny consistently produce quality professional Orinda office. With 30 years of experience corporate executives, athletes and entertain- at 253-4306 or email alan.metheny@wfad- work,” she says. providing comprehensive investment plan- ers. This involves providing personalized visors.com Many factors are involved in creating ning, he teams up with Mark Passalacqua service for high-net worth families and their prized family portraits, including composi- to help individuals and families determine retirement plans. We focus on developing Jamie Westdal Photography at the tion, lighting, and the interaction between personal investment planning and retire- an investment strategy to meet objectives Crossroads the photographer and subjects is crucial to ment planning. “I enjoy helping others that reflect lifestyle expectations, cash flow A portrait photographer with 32 years of creating a desired effect that is captured on meet their financial goals. My father was needs, risk tolerance and aspirations for professional experience, Jamie Westdal’s a physician, and I feel I am a family invest- families,” explains Metheny. photography studio is located at 232 Brook- wood Road, adjacent to Loard’s Ice Cream and Candies. Ample parking is available in the Beverages and More parking lot on Moraga Way and Brookwood Road. Jamie Westdal specializes in portraiture of families and pets. “The main purpose of my art is to give portraits to people of their loved ones that will be passed down through generations. My work focuses on the individual people and who they are as individuals, rather than focusing on the environment surrounding the subject,” says Westdal. There is nothing gimmicky in a Westdal photograph. “I shoot in the studio or on location. Even when I do shoot on location, I focus on the face. This is what is important to me. Of CONTRIBUTED PHOTO course, when I shoot portraits at weddings, Jamie Westdal with grandson Cooper. I am in addition chronicling an important life event, so incorporating the environment film. “I think it is fabulous for people to and the wedding guests is very important,” take up photography, but I don’t think that says Westdal, who goes on to point out that just anyone with a camera should call them- it is a different world of photography today selves a portrait photographer,” explains than when she first began in the profession. Westdal. The numerous Orindans proudly “Unfortunately, the craft has been devalued, displaying a Westdal portrait in their home and this may be due to the saturation and is a fairly good indication of the loyal fol- lowing she has built over the decades. “I love my vocation and it is very satisfy- ing. I am so lucky to be in this community, because it appreciates my work and shares [See buzz page 23]