February 2013 Alcohol Coalition Forum Reveals Consequences of Underage Drinking by DAVID DIERKS Assistant Editor

The Orinda News Gratis Published by The Orinda Association 12 Issues Annually Volume 28, Number 2 Delivered to 9,000 Households and Businesses in Orinda February 2013 Alcohol Coalition Forum Reveals Consequences of Underage Drinking By DAVID DIERKS Assistant Editor

n January 15, Miramonte High School Oheld a community forum on underage drinking at the Miramonte High School theater. The panel included Miramonte Principal Adam Clark, Orinda Intermediate School (OIS) Principal Michael Randall, Orinda Police Chief Jeffery Jennings, Judge Steve Austin, marriage and family therapist Rachel Moran and Miramonte Associate Principal Michael McAlister. Panel members offered their views on the community issue of underage drinking. Jaime Rich, Environmental Prevention Program Direc- tor of the Center for Human Development, helped to organize the event. Clark and Randall talked about student surveys that asked about alcohol use. Clark introduced the statistics from last year’s Healthy Kids’ survey of Miramonte’s fresh- men and juniors (this year’s sophomores SALLY HOGARTY The “Every 15 Minutes” dramatization at Miramonte High School in 2005 highlighted the effects of drinking and driving. A group of students was chosen to and seniors). One of the questions on the be the “casualties,” complete with blood and, in the case of the students who “died,” a funeral and headstone. The program produced very emotional results. survey was how many times a student had one full drink of alcohol. Clark said, “When how wonderful, bright and smart these kids the community.” the Influence (DUI), the juvenile court we look at 9th grade, 73 percent had zero are, these scholars are still children and In 2012, there were six citations of juve- system gets involved. Austin said, “Any times. That’s great, a wonderful number. their brains are not completely developed. niles in Orinda. “We have a zero tolerance alcohol in your blood is considered a DUI As we go forward, we have some one-time They’re going to make poor choices, and when we get a call to your home, and there for a minor.” Any minor suspected of DUI experimenters, and then we have about 17 we get involved when they make those poor are children drinking. There have been will be pulled out of the vehicle and tested percent that have tried two or more times. choices. Our job in law enforcement is con- certain parties where juveniles have been for alcohol. “The officer is going to get That’s a concern in our 9th grade popula- sequences for what they did.” Austin added, transported to the hospital. We’ve had two you out of the car. By the time you’re back tion. When you look at 11th graders, it “Even good kids do dumb things. We see near deaths. We don’t want your children to in the car, one of your parent’s friends is gets a little bit larger. We definitely want to them in the courts when they start doing the be hurt. I don’t want anyone to get sick or going to have driven by and seen you out celebrate that 47 percent who have not tried dumb things. In 90-95 percent of juvenile die on my watch while I’m Chief of Police.” there, so it’s an embarrassing situation,” alcohol. Then, we have approximately 49 cases, drugs or alcohol are involved. Drugs said Jennings. added Austin. If the test is positive for percent of our juniors last year who have and alcohol are a big deal and pervasive in When a minor is caught Driving Under alcohol, the automobile gets confiscated used alcohol two or more times.” Randall [See Alcohol page 6] added, “The rate of alcohol use in middle school is extremely low. Of the kids sur- veyed, those who have never tried alcohol Forbes Names Orinda America’s were 90 percent. Maybe one to two percent, IN THIS ISSUE at the far extreme, have tried alcohol four Second Friendliest Town News or more times.” Dick Heggie Symposium 5 Chief Jennings and Judge Austin ex- By ELANA O’LOSKEY staff writer Morgan Brennan, reports that Police Blotter 5 plained the legal ramifications of underage the top five friendliest towns in Amer- Staff Writer Around Town drinking. Jennings said, “I’m the guy you ica are Sammamish, Washington (pop. Eagle Scouts 11 see when things don’t go the way you’d orbes Magazine’s recent article, 46,700); Orinda, California (pop. 17,932); Local Authors 8 like them to go. We know that no matter “America’s Friendliest Towns,” by Fishers, Indiana (pop 79,127); Seal Beach, F Local Clubs/Business 10 California (pop. 24,536); and Westerville, Non-Profit Guide 9 Ohio (pop. 36,665). Obituary 4 Forbes engaged Nextdoor.com, a San Holden High Art Show Speakers/Workshops 7, 17, 18 Francisco social network company, to Visual Arts 2, 12 survey metropolitan areas using data from Between the Lines 8 the census, F.B.I., Chronicle of Philan- Business Buzz 20 thropy and www.City-Data.com. The four Calendar 17 points used to rank data are: 1. Percent of Car Time 7 owner-occupied homes; 2. Crime rate; 3. Classified 16 Charitable giving; and 4. Percent of college Editorial 4 graduates. Surveys were then conducted by Everyday Changes 13 Nextdoor.com among its membership in the Orinda Association 3 towns with the highest ranking to finalize Reel Less Traveled 15 the list of the top 15 towns. Something to Howl About 18 [See Orinda page 15]

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By ELANA O’LOSKEY original watercolors, sketch books and Staff Writer memorabilia. The Orinda Library Gallery is honored to present their work beginning ade Fon was the type of art instructor February 2. Jand mentor who put a fire in his students’ Join them for an artist reception on Feb- bellies; so much so that upon his passing ruary 10 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. where light in 1983, the plein air painting class he had refreshments will be served. established, which met on Saturdays, has Pam Della and Frank Bird knew Fon continued unabated to date. This is the first well and were instrumental in keeping the time all members of the group are exhibit- classes going. Della says, “I feel honored to ing together, as well as displaying Fon’s be chosen to take care of Jade Fon’s artwork

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Pam Della's Spring Blossoms, a 16" x 20" oil painting, will be displayed at the Orinda Library Gallery during February.

and am delighted to have the opportunity annual Jade Fon AWS Asilomar Watercolor to show his paintings: the full-sheet water- Workshops with Harold Gretzner. The first color 22” x 29,” Sunday on the Bay, and of their kind in the West, these workshops two half-sheet 14” x 21” watercolors, Sunny allowed students to study on location with Morning at the Golden Gate and Mission the finest watercolorists in the nation, Trumpet Blossoms. The small glass cabinet including Milford Zornes, Cheng-Khee- is devoted entirely to his work including Chee, and Zoltan Szabo. In the 1970s, he watercolor sketches, bird studies, sketch helped form a group of painters known books, art materials, mementos, small deco- as the “Oakland Group’’ with Maurice rative pieces, and two of his gold medals.” Logan, Harold Gretzner, Horace Smith Born in San Jose, Jade Fon Woo was Page, Henry Doane, and many others. They raised in Winslow, Arizona and New continued the tradition of painting regional- Mexico and attended the Northern Arizona ist watercolors outdoors, on location, and University in Flagstaff and the University of exhibited in many East Bay galleries. Jade New Mexico. He also studied at the Otis Art Fon taught at Diablo Valley College until Institute in Los Angeles and attended the his death in Bakersfield, California on No- Art Students League. From the mid-1940s, vember 14, 1983. He won more than 100 Fon lived in San Francisco and taught at national awards; in 1983 he was proposed Diablo Valley College. His work combined for Associate National Academician; and he Oriental influences and regionalism, called was a member of many art groups including “California Style.” In 1962, he founded the [See Gallery page 12] The Orinda News n February 2013 n 3 Orinda Association OA Looking for a Few Good People

SALLY HOGARTY A young parade participant decked out in red, white and blue. he Orinda Association is gearing up Tfor this year's 4th of July celebration as well as the Classic Car show in September. Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of fun activities including advance planning and helping with parade management and park activities on July 4th. The Classic Car Show on September 21 benefits the OA’s Seniors Around Town ride program as well as the Orinda Historical Society. Volunteers will be needed to help for that event as well. Plus, the OA is expanding its Board of Directors. If you would like to be involved, call the OA at 254-0800 or email oa@orindaassociation.org. David Dierks – Sally Hogarty, Editor 1929 Chrysler Model 75 from last year’s Orinda Classic Car Show

A Message From the OA President

Orinda Is A Friendly Place Bill Waterman

ccording to a survey published on profit groups. And much-needed financial AForbes.com (January 10), Orinda support for some of these events comes was ranked the second friendliest city in from the Orinda Community Foundation the U.S. Forbes and website Nextdoor. (OCF). com used surveys and various metrics This year the OA is not only organizing to come up with the rankings, including the Fourth of July events, but also help- percentages of home ownership, numbers ing with the Orinda Classic Car Show in of college graduates, levels of charitable September. THE OA NEEDS MORE giving, and crime statistics. But a ma- FOLKS TO HELP US, and this could be jor factor in the survey was the level of as simple as making some phone calls or volunteerism, as evidenced in Orinda by helping out on the days before the event. our volunteer-supported community events So, if you want to “pitch in” and do your such as the annual Fourth of July parade part to contribute to Orinda’s community and celebration, Cal Shakes Theater and fabric, the OA wants you! And if you Orinda International Film Showcase, to want to be part of a wonderful group of name just a few. I would add to this list people that work hard to make Orinda even of volunteer-driven events the neighbor- “friendlier,” come and join the OA’s Board hood preparedness group meetings, and – we still need to fill several positions on the Orinda Classic Car Show (now in its our expanding board. If you are interested, 9th year), which raises funds to benefit please call our office at 254-0800 and leave local nonprofits, including the Orinda As- a message, or email us at oa@orindaasso- sociation and our Seniors Around Town ride ciation.org. I promise that you will enjoy program. These events are organized by volunteering and contributing to Orinda. fellow Orindans who volunteer their time, So enjoy all that Orinda has to offer, whether from the Orinda Association (OA), and let’s appreciate our good fortune in Orinda Rotary Club, Educational Fund of being able to be a part of such a wonderful Orinda (EFO), or many other Orinda non- community.

The Orinda Association The Orinda Association is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to: • Maintaining and improving the quality of life in Orinda; • Promoting awareness and discussion of issues that are important to the community; • Encouraging and recognizing volunteer efforts to enhance the beauty, character, and security of Orinda. P.O. Box 97 26 Orinda Way (Lower Level Library) Orinda, California 94563 Phone: 254-0800 Fax: 254-8312 www.orindaassociation.org

OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS President Bill Waterman Joe Haughin Treasurer Stephen Stahle Chris Laszcz-Davis Secretary Alison Dew Cindy Powell Membership Jim Luini 4 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Editorial Orinda: A Volunteer Friendly Town

ccording to Forbes Magazine, Orinda and Elizabeth O’Shea as the William Penn Aranked second as the friendliest city in Mott, Jr. Environmental award winner at a the U.S. Despite a flurry of not-so-friendly dinner at the Orinda Country Club on Janu- comments on this topic in various online ary 27. The organization is also looking for publications and social media, the fact volunteers to be a part of its annual 4th of remains that Orinda won fair and square July celebration. according to the criteria, which included If you’re looking for volunteer oppor- charitable giving. tunities, check out the Nonprofit Guide The City of Orinda currently has an op- printed in last month’s issue or peruse the portunity for local residents to maintain supplemental Nonprofit Guide on page 9 the spirit of giving by volunteering for one of this issue. of several commissions and committees. Regardless of titles and rankings, giving Those interested need to complete a state- of your time and money to nonprofits makes ment of interest form and submit it to the Orinda a better place to live and work. And, City Clerk’s office by February 8 at 5 p.m. remember, to maintain your home as a great For more information, call 253-4221 or go place to live, don’t forget Valentine’s Day. to www.cityoforinda.org. Orinda boasts a plethora of fine restaurants Whether you agree that Orinda deserves for a delicious celebration! its newly confirmed friendly ranking or – Sally Hogarty, Editor not, it’s hard not to agree that busy local residents always seem to find time to vol- List of The Orinda News Advertisers Correction Page Page unteer for a variety of nonprofit organiza- Art & Entertainment Pet Service tions. In fact, the Orinda Junior Women’s In the January 2013 issue of The St. Mary’s College Museum of Art 2 Animal House Pet Sitting 18 Club is celebrating 30 years of volunteer Orinda News, we erroneously said that Automotive I Talk Dog 6 Orinda Motors 7 Theatre View Veterinary Clinic 18 service with a reunion of past and current Rita Sobolev had graduated from Syra- Orinda Shell 8 Professional Services members on February 5 (see page 10 for cuse University’s College of Forestry. Beauty and Fitness Kattenburg Architects 3 more information). Mrs. Sobolev graduated from Syracuse Changes Salon & Day Spa 20 Real Estate CoreKinetics 13 AG Realty The Orinda Association (OA) just recog- University but not from the College of Full Life Fitness 14 Alexander Gailas 3 nized Kay Aaker as Volunteer of the Year Forestry. Just Say Yes Therapeutic Massage 5 Alain Pinel Living Lean Exercise & Eating Program 13 Amy Rose Smith 12 Cleaning Services Caldecott Properties Total Clean 5, 6 Mario Feusier 2 Construction and Trades Coldwell Banker Remembering Elizabeth Finnerty Gould Cabrillo Plumbing, Heat and A/C 1 Laura Abrams 20 David Collins Painting 20 Shellie Kirby 17 Ironwood Engineering 14 Maureen Wilbur 10 By LIBBY BAILEY and T&T Painting 3, 5 Frank Woodward 18 BARBARA KLEIN Dental Pacific Union Bailey Orthodontics 11 Virginia and Paul Ratto 6 Contributing Writers Dr. Mary Smith DDS 19 Leila Schlein 5 Educational Village Associates lizabeth Finnerty Gould died on Old Firehouse School 15 April Matthews 7 Orinda Ballet Academy & Company 15 Ann Sharf 15 EDecember 17, 2012 at Community St. Stephens Preschool 11 Clark Thompson 14 Hospital of Monterey Peninsula. She was The Orinda Preschool 9 Restaurants/Catering 90 years old and lived in Orinda from 1953 Financial and Insurance Services Baan Thai 5 Breedlove Insurance Services 3 Baracoa 9 to 1979. Elizabeth was the mother of eight StoneCastle Land and Home Financial 11 Casa Orinda 14 children, six of whom survive her: Tom, Garden/Landscaping La Mediterranee 6 John, Chris, Bob, Tim, and Cathy. She was Blue Ridge Landscaping 12 Loard’s Ice Cream and Candy 19 Garden Lights 12 Siam Orchid 3 preceded in death by her husband, Richard, Medical Szechwan Restaurant 14 Dr. Brian Clark 11 Village Inn Cafe 19 Dr. Kristin Walker 13 Zamboni’s Pizza 3 Elizabeth Rae Walker, MA, MBA, MFT 8 Retail Stores Medicine Shoppe 5 Green Buddha 3 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Nonprofit Organizations Morrison’s Jewelers 10 Elizabeth Finnerty Gould. Educational Foundation of Orinda 2, 8, 9, 10, Orinda Books 8 18 Orinda Florist 2 Orinda Chamber of Commerce 9, 19 Senior Services and beloved daughters, Barbara and Mary. Excellent Care at Home 10 Elizabeth was a wonderful person with an easygoing, loving, and accepting nature. Elizabeth’s enthusiasm, energy, hard work, dressed, she cared nothing about her cloth- She had been a pillar of Orinda’s Santa and great ideas. A typical example of her ing that evening; all she knew was that the Maria Catholic Church, giving freely of unflappable zeal occurred one evening at store needed the day’s profits. her time, resources and energy. closing, when the staff realized that the Orinda Books was very successful. A However, in 1976, she found her true day’s receipts had disappeared. After a lot of the success can be attributed to the calling: Orinda Books. Initiated by Libby final determination that the only place the two women the partners hired to work with Raftery, four other women were offered money could be was in the dumpster behind them: Caroline Hayes and Margaret Van shares in the bookstore –Elizabeth, Barbara the shopping center, Elizabeth climbed a Sieclen. They were charming and helped to Klein, Janet Boreta, and Ginny Bacon. ladder in the dark and cold and dug through make the bookstore fun. In 1979, Elizabeth Elizabeth later acquired additional shares the debris, including the local Mexican res- moved to Carmel, and in 1982, Janet Boreta when they became available after Ginny’s taurant refuse, until she found the deposit became the sole owner of Orinda Books. Courtesy of the Contra Costa Sun, circa 1977, photographer: JAK resignation. envelope containing the day’s cash, checks For all of those who knew and loved (L-R) Janet Boreta, Elizabeth Gould, Barbara The bookstore profited immensely from and credit card receipts. Always beautifully Elizabeth, she will be sorely missed. Klein and Libby Raftery.

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The deadline for the April issue is March 1, 2012. The OA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The Orinda News n February 2013 n 5 rotary club / Police Rotary Symposium Honors Dick Heggie and Features Talk on Putin POLICE BLOTTER December 2013 By MAGGIE SHARPE Staff Writer False Residential Alarms: Officers made at Las Vegas Ct. responded to 136 false alarm calls Burglary - Commercial: 2 arrests rinda Rotary’s festive luncheon at throughout the city. were made at Orinda Way and Camino Othe Orinda Country Club on Janu- Burglary – Auto: 1 incident reported Sobrante. ary 16 paid tribute to long-time Rotarian on Brookwood Rd. Domestic Violence - Injury of Spouse: and Orinda’s first Mayor Dick Heggie, Burglary – Commercial: 3 incidents 1 arrest was made at Las Palomas. who died last May at the age of 88. Guest reported on Bryant Way, Orinda Way, Driving Under the Influence – speaker, UC Berkeley Provost and Vice and Camino Sobrante. MISD < .08: 2 arrests were made Chancellor George Breslauer, an authority Burglary – Residential: 6 incidents at Charles Hill Rd./Oak Flat Rd. and on USSR and Russia, spoke on “Is Putin’s MAGGIE SHARPE were reported on Berkeley Ave., Dolores Camino Pablo. Authoritarian Regime Sustainable?” Jack Bontemps (R) President the Rotary Club of Way, Muth Dr., Donald Dr., La Espiral, Drunk in Public: 1 arrest was made Orinda and guest speaker George Breslauer (L), “This is Dick’s day,” said Orinda Rotary Provost and Vice Chancellor at UC Berkeley. and Oak Flat Dr. at Brookwood Rd. President Jack Bontemps in his welcome to Domestic Violence - Injury of Recovered Stolen Vehicle: 2 ve- about 130 Rotarians who attended the lunch often feature a bagpiper. “We would some- Spouse: 1 incident on Las Palomas. hicles were recovered on Bryant Way - including Heggie’s wife Bea and two of times refer to him as Lord Mayor,” joked Petty Theft – From Vehicle: 3 in- and Orinda Way. their daughters. “Today is a tribute to Dick Hawkins. “He was loved and respected by cidents were reported on Orinda Way, Warrant Arrest: 2 arrests were made who was truly an international statesman.” all who crossed his path.” Orchard Rd., and Charles Hill Rd. on Coral Drive/Ivy Drive and Rheem Heggie had a long career in international Susan Wait then introduced Breslauer to Stolen Vehicle: 2 vehicles were stolen Blvd. relations, including 19 years with the Asia talk about the regime of Russian President from Bryant Way and Daphne Court. Foundation and later as executive direc- Vladimir Putin. Breslauer is a professor Vandalism – Felony: 1 incident was Orinda BART Station tor of the World Affairs Council. He also of political science at UC Berkeley where reported on Dalewood Dr. Petty Theft: 6 incidents were re- co-founded the Orinda-Tabor Sister City he has taught since 1971. He is the author ported. Foundation. or editor of 12 books about the USSR and Arrests – Compiled by Jeanette Irving, Former Orinda Mayor and Rotarian Russia. Breslauer was also a good friend Adult - Elder Abuse: 1 arrest was Orinda Police Department Joyce Hawkins delivered a tribute to Heg- of Heggie. “What a wonderful man Dick gie whom she described as “a much-loved was,” said Breslauer. “When you not only individual.” Hawkins recounted how Heg- admire and respect someone, but also feel Boris Yeltsin created problems that Putin gie worked towards incorporating the City a genuine fondness for them, that’s an ex- promised to address. “Putin promised to of Orinda, then outran 18 other candidates ceptional friendship.” reverse the bad side effects of democratiza- for City Council to become the city’s first Putin served as president of Russia from tion,” said Breslauer. mayor in 1985. 2000 to 2008, was prime minister from Those side effects included the emer- “Dick was a leader among leaders,” 1999 to 2000 and 2008 to 2012 and was re- gence of an elite class of billionaires, said Hawkins. “He was strong, ethical, elected to the presidency in 2012. Breslauer widespread unemployment, and rampant fair, respectful and very much respected.” said that the “democratization and marketi- corruption and cronyism. Putin proceeded Hawkins said Heggie was very proud of his zation” that occurred in the ‘80s and ‘90s to break the billionaires, centralize the lu- Scottish heritage and that city events would under presidents Mikhail Gorbachev and crative oil and gas industry, and put many functions – including television – under government control. “He slowly smothered and reversed the democratization of the Lost and Found ‘80s and ‘90s,” said Breslauer. he charm bracelet in the photo to the Breslauer says it’s important to remem- Tright with a broken clasp was found ber that Putin’s “authoritarian regime” is in late November on the street in front not as it was under Leonid Breshnev and of #22 Las Palomas, Orinda. It appears communism. “There is wide freedom of to be made of stainless steel, and it also thought and travel,” said Breslauer. “The appears to have significant sentimental internet and social media are also wide open value. The owner may claim the bracelet [See heggie page 15] by sending an e-mail to: jnavarro18@ comcast.net. The text of the e-mail MUST contain accurate information regarding the specific engraving on the reverse side of both the small and large charms at each end of the bracelet. Contributed photo

a Coupon Clippers 6 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Alcohol forum t Alcohol from page 1 DUI classes, which can last up to nine related offense for a minor. So minor pos- going to be smarter than you.” months. While under probation, no drink- session, minor under the influence, any of Jennings urges everyone to communicate and towed away. It doesn’t matter if there ing is allowed and they have to report to a those, you end up with a one-year license regularly with neighbors. Let people know is somebody else there that can drive the probation officer who can perform random suspension. If it happens before the minor when you are going out of town so that they car. It gets towed away. The suspect is then drug tests. “There’s a curfew, 6 p.m. to 6 gets the license, when they get the license, can watch your property. “Lack of com- taken to either juvenile hall or the local po- a.m. during probation, often lifted after a the first year is suspended.” munication with your next door neighbor lice department. In Orinda, police take the period of time. The student has to attend After all is said and done, the cost for a is a significant factor in us catching the suspect to the police department to wait for school regularly and on time. The proba- minor getting a DUI is high. “You get to parties and catching burglars and people release to a parent. “It’s no fun sitting at the tion officer will check with the school to the end of all this, the costs end up being that aren’t supposed to be in your house. It police department waiting for your parents make sure there are no tardies or cutting about $500 in fines, the tow is $500, and a all interconnects. To keep your community to come in,” added Austin. On a second of- or anything like that, because it would be couple thousand for the attorney. Depend- safe, you need to keep in communication fense, the suspect is taken to juvenile hall. a violation of probation, which will send ing on which DUI class, it can cost up to with your neighbors. I want the parents to Next, many court appearances take place, you back to juvenile hall to face the con- $1,000. Insurance rates go through the roof. know that the police are your friends.” which the parents must attend. Austin said, sequences,” added Austin. You’re looking at $7,000-$8,000 before In cases where adults are at the house “By the time the case is resolved, you have While on probation, the minor is subject you blink an eye for that DUI. So it’s a big parties, “parents get charged and end up in an attorney. The resolution of the case to search and seizure. Austin said, “The deal,” said Austin. court,” said Austin. Adults can get charged always involves a period of probation, kid can be stopped and searched at any Things get worse if the child gets a DUI with Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor or anywhere from two to four years.” Any time – including automobile search and after graduation when he/she is starting Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor convicted of a moving violation house search. That means where they’re college. Austin said, “Many aren’t able to Minor. Austin added, “Both are misde- under the influence does at least two days living (your house) is subject to search and go. They have to stay here and deal with the meanors but are treated very seriously by in juvenile hall. “They get an idea of what seizure during the probation.” In addition, criminal consequences.” Once in college, our District Attorney. I’ve had cases where it’s like in places not in Orinda and what the minor’s license is suspended for one beware of kids coming home and getting a parents have had parties in the house. I’ve the consequences are for being under the year. Austin said, “No driving, no car, one DUI. “We’ve had kids that got into college had cases where other adults who were in influence,” added Austin. Those convicted year. That’s a big deal with kids. They don’t and been caught when they come home charge of the kid, an uncle or an aunt. They of DUI can serve up to 50 hours of com- really want to think about it. The one year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Studies end up being the ones that are furnishing munity service. They are required to take suspension applies to any drug or alcohol have shown that the highest drinking level the alcohol to the minor when the parents of many of those kids is not when they’re aren’t around.” at college, it’s when they come home for The panel stressed the importance of Thanksgiving and Christmas. There’s a big educating children on the physical ef- spike. So they end up with a period of pro- fects of alcohol. “Kids these days are bation. When you get picked up in Orinda, super-vain, and they want to look good for you don’t get sight release [to parents] themselves,”said Randall. “They want to when you’re over 18. You go down to the appear good to others and, quite frankly, the big house and make lots of new friends in effects of alcohol are ugly. The effects of Martinez at the jail. So it’s a real eye-open- alcohol on a young person, physiologically, er. The sentences are higher. Two to three mentally, and emotionally are not positive thousand in fines. Same type of classes,” at all. We try to share that information with said Austin. In addition, there is the chance the students because we want them to make of mandatory time with the Sheriff’s Work informed decisions.” Substance abuse with Alternative Programs. Austin added, “De- children is more physically destructive pending on whether there’s an accident than with adults. Moran said, “Every study or something else, maybe 20 days on the shows that the earlier a kid starts drinking, Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program. That’s the more likely it’s going to be a problem the guys wearing the orange suits with the for them to grow and develop. One prob- little white bags and the orange port-a-potty lem is a kid’s brain is not fully developed. along the side of the freeway that look like So a kid doesn’t have any way to ensure Cal Trans. They’re out there picking up damage control when doing substances garbage, working all day. We don’t make like this. Many times a kid will get into any allowances for school. So when that trouble with it. When you drink a little, happens they drop out.” what’s the first thing that goes? Your judg- A major issue in Lamorinda is house par- ment.” Jennings added, “We have children ties. Jennings said, “They don’t just have that if we don’t catch them early enough, parties, they have structured parties. They they’re going to have problems for the rest park a mile away from the party house and of their lives. No matter how much money will commute in to the party, so there is you have or how much therapy you might not a bunch of cars in front of the house. put them into, it ruins their lives if you’re We’ve had parties where kids have broken not deeply involved in what their doing. into a home and used that house as a party This is a wonderful community. There are house for a week while the parents were 50 to 60 parents here tonight – that shows in Europe. They have a CPR person at the that you do care.” parties, so if someone gets sick, someone is The most important thing to do is talk trained in CPR to make sure they can take with children about alcohol and other care of them. These are very intelligent, drugs. Moran said, “The consequences we well organized partiers. They’re well edu- are mostly focused on are legal, academic, cated – smarter than me. The fact is they’re [See drinking page 19] The Orinda News n February 2013 n 7 Car time / theologian

Renowned Theologian and Author to Car Time Speak at Orinda Community Church An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure by John Vanek By SALLY HOGARTY Editor

atthew Fox, author of over 30 books Mincluding The Pope’s War, will speak his expression means that it is better to that would have been a non-emergency if at Orinda Community Church on Febru- Ttry to avoid problems in the first place, recognized during a full inspection. We are ary 10. His topic “In What Language Will rather than trying to fix them once they not just talking about a “quicky oil change.” Our Children and Grandchildren Pray?” arise. Our goal is to stay out of the repair I mean a thorough inspection including will focus on the next generation’s use of shop, right? Sometimes the best way to do checking the cooling system, checking iPhones, the Internet, and social media to that is to actually visit the shop but do it on for fluid leaks, steering, suspension, brake communicate and the implications. your terms and your schedule. linings, battery integrity, and the air in the The event begins with the Sunday Ser- If you recognize a weak battery during a spare tire. Who even thinks of the air in the vice at 10 a.m., where Fox will deliver the routine maintenance service, you have the spare? You don’t want to find out when you homily. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. ability to replace it at your convenience, have a flat. If you take a vehicle, such as with a two-hour workshop from noon to 2 not when you are least expecting it – like the 2005 Chevy Suburban, and check the p.m. with Fox. The workshop will explore when you are ready to take the kids to maintenance intervals spelled out in the some of the implications for renewing school. The bottom line is that it is abso- owner’s manual, you will find that such an religious practice, whether of worship, lutely necessary to pay attention to your inspection is recommended every 15,000 eco-justice, and contemplation versus ac- car, whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or miles. tion, or others. According to fellow author use a trustworthy repair facility. Thomas Berry, “Matthew Fox might well As I say repeatedly, paying attention to be the most creative, the most comprehen- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO It is not about the frequency of Author and theologian Matthew Fox. the needs of your car is the responsibility the service only but the kind of sive, surely the most challenging religious- of the owner/operator. We expect to go to spiritual teacher in America.” the doctor once a year for a physical, well service that is performed. A former Dominican priest, Fox left Spirituality movement, which draws from your car, truck or SUV needs a physical too. the Roman Catholic Church and became the mystical philosophies of such medi- As a matter of fact, I personally was The truth of the matter is the personnel a member of the Episcopal church. He eval Catholic visionaries as Hildegard of able to avoid an increase in health insur- at a quick oil change are usually trained was an early proponent of the Creation [See Fox page 16] ance costs by having a physical done and to change oil and check your fluid levels completing a health questionnaire. If you only. They do not always perform a bat- are proactive with your personal health and tery load test (or know how to interpret fitness, obviously you can recognize issues the results) or analyze tire wear. So, it is before they become serious and save the not about the frequency of the service only whole system money. but the kind of service that is performed. The same holds true with your vehicle. As usual, the pertinent information that Annual inspections can identify issues such will help you with the “what and when” as marginal batteries, coolant leaks (while of servicing is in your owners manual. I they are still minor), and the demise of your want you to become a consumer of proper brake linings (before they damage other auto maintenance. Avoid emergencies and components or cause brake failure). Just the chaos that comes with them. Be a part about every day we have a motorist come in of the solution, not a part of the problem. the shop with an “emergency” of some kind Happy motoring! 8 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Books Author Gives Personal Account of Between the Lines Changes in China “I Cannot Live Without Books,” By BOBBIE DODSON T. Jefferson Staff Writer Marian Nielsen, Orinda Books he Year China Changed is Tom Scov- Tel’s personal account of that nation’s emergence from an impoverished, war-torn uring President’s Month, it is inter- were both notable for their book collec- country into the modern economic giant of Desting to reflect on these words of tions — he would miss the beautiful gold- today. It also documents how many of the Thomas Jefferson written to John Adams stamped leather spines in his library with country’s long-standing traditional beliefs in 1815. This is a sentiment that those who that indefinable wonderfully musty smell and values have remained unaltered by spend time in the world of books today can old volumes emit that causes bibliophiles modernization. wholly endorse. One wonders, however, to gasp with pleasure. Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orin- what either Adams or Jefferson would Both Jefferson and Adams, when they re- da, will hold a book signing for Scovel’s have to say about the spineless rooms of tired from public life, must have taken great book on Wednesday, February 13, from 2 many of today’s booklovers where there is pleasure and comfort in their extensive to 5 p.m. with refreshments served. Dur- nary a book in sight but instead iPhones, libraries, running their hands across these ing this time, he will present a short talk Kindles and iPads bulging with literary leathery volumes, regretting those they had about the book and include a question and content. Perhaps the inventor in Jefferson not read but delighting in ownership of the answer period. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO would have delighted in the technology that contents of each. Both men had their own Born and raised in China, Scovel is Author Tom Scovel will be at Orinda Books on enables readers to store 3,500 books on a organizational plans for their libraries and uniquely qualified to write about these February 13. tablet, but as a lover of libraries — the two Jefferson’s correspondence indicates he events. As the son of missionary parents, versions of Monticello that Jefferson built [See Books page 14] his first memories are of an internment and, in 1949, was present at the birth of the camp where the Japanese Imperial Army Peoples Republic of China (PRC). Deemed incarcerated his family during World War enemies of the people by the Communist II. He experienced the civil war between Party because they were Americans, Scov- the Communists and their Nationalist rivals [See China page 16] Europe Provides Meaning for American in Local Author’s Latest Work By KATHRYN G. MCCARTY at University of California, Berkeley. Her Staff Writer publications include The Road from Pom- pey’s Head: The Life and Work of Hamilton riting for me is a biological need,” Basso, and two memoirs Ontwaken uit de “Wsaid author and professor Inez Amerikaanse droom and Silenced Voices. Hollander, who has recently released a new [See Europe page 14] novella, Euro Trippy. Hollander, who has lived in Orinda for almost 13 years, teaches Dutch language and literature in the Dutch Studies program

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Author Inez Hollander. The Orinda News n February 2013 n 9 Nonprofit Guide

Orinda Nonprofit Volunteer Guide Visual Arts By ELANA O’LOSKEY www.miramonteparents.com Competition Staff Writer The MHSPC fosters academic excellence Accepting he following organizations were inad- by raising funds and working collabora- Tvertently left out of the guide published tively with school administrators, teachers Artists Now in the January 2013 issue of The Orinda and students. They provide educational News. If other Orinda organizations were support/volunteers for student programs The Orinda Arts Council is pleased also not represented in the guide, please and activities and communication within to announce its 10th Annual Visual contact us at [email protected]. the Miramonte community. In 2011-12 Arts Competition, Exhibit & Recep- they raised just over $380,000. There are tion! Open to all high school students Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe many volunteer opportunities to improve residing in or attending schools in (FJMA) students’ experiences and development. Orinda, Lafayette or Moraga. Cash Contacts: President, Kent Long 330- Help is needed to support the Healthy awards and “Best in Show” viewers 6726; Bobbie Landers 254-8260, bob- Choices program, assist in community choice award. Online Registration [email protected]; or comments@ service activities, help families in times opens February 1 and closes Feb- moragaadobe.org of need, celebrate students and staff, raise ruary 19 at midnight. Artists and www.moragaadobe.org funds, and much more. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO awards reception is on March 6, 4-6 Three enterprising youngsters sold olive trees at last year’s Olive Festival. p.m. and the exhibit runs March 1-28 Built in 1841, the Adobe is the oldest sur- Native Bird Connections at the Orinda Library Art Gallery. For viving building in Contra Costa County and 925-963-9753 service activities related to parks, open more information and registration, a national historic landmark. The preserva- [email protected] space, beautification efforts and community visit: www.OrindaArtsCouncil.org. tion of this Orinda treasure for the public is www.nativebirds.org recreational improvements. Volunteer op- FJMA’s goal. They welcome all volunteers portunities for board members and others interested in Lamorinda Valley history, An outreach-only wildlife education or- to assist in accomplishing these goals. planning and fundraising to achieve their ganization providing educational programs goal. Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd with live birds of prey. Volunteers needed Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs Better in marketing, fundraising and IT support. Homes/Mason McDuffie real estate office meeting room, 51 Moraga Way, Orinda. Orinda Parks & Recreation Foundation Phone ahead, or email to be put on their (OPRF) mailing list to be sure meeting venue has 28 Orinda Way not changed. 963-0442 Contact: Bill Wadsworth at wadsy1@ Friends of Wagner Ranch Nature Area aol.com P.O. Box 821 Contact: Kathy Barrett at kdbarrett08@ The OPRF was founded in the 1970s gmail.com, www.fwrna.org to purchase the current community center building and since then has contributed The Wagner Ranch Nature Area is an 18- in a variety of ways to many community acre nature preserve and historic site locat- activities and facilities including $600,000 ed adjacent to Wagner Ranch Elementary for the 100+ acre Orinda Oaks Open Space School. Volunteers needed to assist with Preserve. The current aim of the organiza- biodiversity garden and trail maintenance tion is to aid and contribute to the City and to join volunteers from the OIS Others of Orinda’s recreational and community First Club on the afternoon of the third Sun- day of every month. Volunteers also needed to assist with educational activities for three dynamic community events each year: the Wildlife/Earth Day Festival, Sunday afternoon, April 21; the Fourth of July activities in the Park; and the Olive Festival, Sunday, October 6, an annual fundraiser celebrating the 130-year-old historic olive grove in the Nature Area. Over 400 visitors are expected CONTRIBUTED PHOTO to attend the Third Annual Olive Festival This beautifully colored Barn Owl is one of the birds in 2013; help is needed setting up, staffing of prey the Native Bird Connections educates and breaking down craft areas, activities the public about. and food booths.

Miramonte High School Parents Club (MHSPC) 750 Moraga Way P.O. Box 171 Orinda 94563 280-3930 Contact: Ginny Ross, Volunteer Coordi- [email protected] 10 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Local club / business

Orinda Junior Orinda Juniors Announce Middle Women’s Club 30th School Writing Contest Anniversary

The Orinda Juniors celebrate 30 years of making Orinda a better place with a February 5 mug exchange. The organization, which sponsors Youth Ink and a variety of community service projects at Orinda Senior Village, the Orinda Convalescent Home, and many more, invites all past and current Juniors to attend. For more information, go to www. orindajuniors.org.

SALLY HOGARTY (L-R) Hannah Fishlow, Kate Dunn and Olivia Fishlow were top winners of last year's Youth Ink contest. The three are currently 8th graders at Orinda Intermediate School.

n Cash prizes of $250, $125 According to Orinda Junior Molly Wilson, the theme or prompt was chosen and $75 will be awarded to “because it encourages young writers to top three winners personalize their piece and lends well to an open style choice. The first rule is By SALLY HOGARTY to write about anything you like: real or Editor imaginary. There is no limit to the imagination. Whatever you write about, just he annual Youth Ink creative writing remember to have fun.” Orinda Juniors Tcontest features “Future” as the theme president Kathy Opdycke adds, “We can’t for this year’s enterprising young authors. wait to see how Orinda’s talented youth Sponsored by the Orinda Junior Women’s writers will approach this year’s thought Club (Orinda Juniors), the contest is open provoking theme.” to all sixth-, seventh-and eighth-grade stu- A panel of several local professional dents who live or attend school in Orinda. [See youth ink page 16] Morrison’s Jewelers Says Thank You

hristmas came early to customers of CMorrison’s Jewelers in Orinda. In honor of the company’s 90th year in business, David Berryhill had a holiday party with delicious refreshments and a very special raffle. “We wanted to say thank you to our customers for their loyalty and to begin our 90th anniversary celebration,” says Berryhill. First prize was a white gold and Tahitian pearl necklace valued at $3,500. A stylish 18k gold and sterling amethyst ring by Zina of Beverley Hills went to the second Give a gift that sends place winner while a silver and multi-stone bracelet from New York designer Echo a very special message of the Dreamer was the third place prize. to a very special person. Leslie Edwards, whose father Darrin owns Advanced Tree Service in Moraga, won the Jill Gelster fourth place prize of a silver bracelet by Leslie Edwards (L) was the raffle winner at Mor- Karen Mitchell of Italy. rison's Jewelers holiday party. David Berryhill (R) congratulated her on her fourth-place win.

Jewelers An East Bay Tradition for Four Generations 35 Moraga Way, Orinda • Across from Theatre Square • (925) 253-9227 Open 10:00–5:30 Tue–Fri, 10:00–5:00 Sat 25% off our large selection of items at our Pre-inventory/Valentine’s Sale throughout the month of February. The Orinda News n February 2013 n 11 Scouts/students

Five New Eagle Scouts in Orinda Registration for Kindergarten Takes Place in February Registration for children entering kin- Kindergarten students must have their dergarten or transitional kindergarten in fifth birthday by October 1, 2013 and Orinda public schools for fall 2013 takes students whose fifth birthday falls be- place in early February. tween October 2 and December 2 will be Registration takes place on February eligible for Transitional Kindergarten. 4, 5, 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at each To register prospective transitional of the elementary schools: Del Rey, 25 kindergarteners and kindergarteners, El Camino Moraga, 258-3099; Glorietta, documents will be needed to verify 15 Martha Rd., 254-8770; Sleepy Hol- age eligibility, residency and required low, 20 Washington Lane, 254-8711; immunizations. For more information, and Wagner Ranch, 350 Camino Pablo, contact the specific school. 258-0016.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Top Row (L-R) Colin Friese, Cameron Hoyh, Trevor Wallace. Bottom Row (L-R) Daniel Buettner-Fourie, Brent Glowatch. By MARTA WALLACE age problem at Holy Shepherd Church. Contributing Writer Water was collecting on the east side of the property due to drainage from a retain- roop 57, chartered by St. Marks United ing wall, a large hillside, and the roof. By TMethodist Church in Orinda, celebrat- installing a drainage system with under- ed five new Eagle Scouts on January 13. ground piping, surface drains and a catch This year’s scouts, all of whom are current basin, he was able to collect and route the or former Miramonte High School students, water to existing underground storm drains. include Daniel J. Buettner-Fourie, Colin This project eliminated very wet conditions Anthony Friese, Brent James Glowatch, and enabled church members to expand Cameron A. Hoyh, and Trevor R. Wallace. the church with a new extension currently Each Eagle Scout must earn a minimum under construction. Glowatch and his team of 21 merit badges, including 12 Eagle- contributed 105 service hours to complete required badges, demonstrate leadership this project. and scout spirit, and perform a service At Miramonte High School, Cameron project for the community. Hoyh cultivated an organic garden of herbs For his Eagle Scout project, Daniel and vegetables and protected the planter Buettner-Fourie landscaped four plots be- boxes with PVC and chicken wire from hind Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church. This pests, such as deer and raccoons. He also included clearing out debris, replacing the created a grapevine structure since there old soil, planting 23 new plants, installing a was no place for the existing grapevines timed drip system, and laying down ground to grow. This part of the project required covering. A challenging and rewarding pro- relocating the grape plants to avoid running cess, the project took a month to complete water lines, manhole covers and electrical and consisted of about 108 hours. lines, laying new irrigation lines for water- Colin Friese built a sandbox for Del Rey ing and marking the electrical lines. Hoyh’s School’s after school program, Dolphin project took 126 hours to complete. Club. Friese supervised a team as they Trevor Wallace recorded himself, his cleared an overgrown area, anchored and brother and his friends reading children’s built the sandbox, and hauled and sifted books aloud. For most of the stories, each 81 cubic yards of sand. By reclaiming the participant read the voice of a particular old sand, he saved the school district over character while Wallace took the part of $1,200. The popular sandbox draws many narrator. Pat Sokalski, former librarian at children, allowing easy supervision by the Del Rey and Orinda Intermediate School, staff. Friese now works at Dolphin Club donated three hours of her time to read a himself and has the satisfaction of seeing chapter. Trevor donated the recordings to the sandbox he and his team built being Children’s Hospital Oakland so that sick used almost every day. Friese’s project took children could hear stories on the hospital’s 128 service hours to complete. iPads. Wallace and his friends worked 105 Brent Glowatch solved a persistent drain- hours to complete this project. 12 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Visual Arts

St. Mary’s College Art Exhibits: Family t Gallery from page 2 the American Watercolor Society. Fun with Multi-Media Exhibit The Jade Fon Plein Air Painters (JFPP) paint in Northern California, usually in or By ELANA O’LOSKEY near the San Francisco Bay Area. The group Staff Writer was formed in memory of Fon because his masterful award-winning paintings rom February 2 to April 14, St. Mary’s still inspire them, as do the stories of his FCollege Museum of Art in Moraga will teachings and sayings retold by those in host four exhibits sure to entertain, delight the group who were privileged to be his and educate viewers. It includes the NEH students. The only thing that’s changed (National Endowment for the Humanities) in the past 30 years is that locations are Carnaval Multi-Media Exhibit, Lockwood added or subtracted from Fon’s original CONTRIBUTED PHOTO de Forest’s Paintings of the Nile, William choices due to development; some loca- Artist Nancy Partovi works on a watercolor in the field. Keith’s The California Alps, and Ryan tions are eclipsed, so they find new ones. Reynolds’ Landscape Assembled. Otherwise, they continually return to the Della of Martinez, oils/oil pastels and Opening day is Saturday, February 2, spots Fon introduced them to. About half watercolor paintings; Carol Jurasin of from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a Carnaval! of the 30 member group shows up on any Concord, watercolor and oil paintings; reception and documentary video from 2 to given Saturday. Jeanne Kapp of Lafayette, oil paintings 4 p.m. in Art Studio 105. Participants are Frank Bird, who knew Fon as far back and sculpture; Geri Keary of Martinez, oil, invited to join in the tradition by dusting as the 1960s, recalls a remark Fon made to acrylic, and casein paintings (see gerikeary. off Mardi Gras/Carnaval costumes, beads, him upon finding out Bird only painted at blogspot.com); Julie Limberg of Concord, masks and headdresses, and wearing them the Saturday classes: “Frank, did you ever watercolors; Paul Majka of San Francisco, on opening day. see a major sports figure only practice one watercolors; Catherine McCargar of Walnut While Carnaval! gives people the op- ROBERT JEROME day a week?” Bird says Fon had a sense Creek, watercolors (cmccargarwatercolor. New Orleans is one of the pieces in the colorful [See Carnaval page 16] exhibit at St. Mary's College Museum of Art. of humor and shared a lot of information blogspot.com); Nancy Partovi of Walnut about painting. “It was exciting to see him Creek, watercolors (nancypartovi.blogspot. paint his award-winning pictures. He put com); Dori Sassin of San Ramon, oil paint- washes on paper using transparent water- ings (dori-sassin.landscapeartist.blogspot. colors. You have to know your pigments com); Charlotte Severin of Pleasanton, to do this, what is transparent and what is watercolors; and Larry Wilson of Alameda, not. A whole new world opened up for me watercolors (www.larrywinsonswa.com). when I saw Fon doing his washes, which The JFPP hope that people see how go on first. If you use the right pigments, much work goes into creating a plein air they just kind of glow. Fon was a good part painting; that it’s a record of art and the of my life. When he passed, Pam Della enjoyment of it, to be shared. They feel and I started the Saturday watercolor class the exhibit also shows that a good teacher right away, because we had to keep going and mentor can inspire life-long enthusi- with our painting! There are eight or 10 of asm for painting. The original group stuck us - I’m 90 years old – who started with with him because of how good it felt to be Fon.” Bird lives with his wife, Esther, at out there painting with him and they have the Veteran’s Home in Yountville now and passed on their enthusiasm and knowledge is still in contact with the group. to newer members. They all accept that Catherine McCargar has been with the the development of skills takes practice, group since 2004 while Dori Sassin has and believe that being part of an art group been with the group four years. “Dori’s can be very beneficial. Pam Della relates the one who said, ‘Do you ever want to several quotes from Fon’s teachings: “Do show?’ and many of us said, ‘yes,’ and not be overwhelmed by the scene – make a she opened up all these doors for us,” says number of preliminary studies, organizing McCargar. She also credits Frank Bird as the material with form and value patterns.” being “a strong piece of glue who kept us “Don’t copy the subject literally; use what unified; Frank, we miss you!” McCargar you want of it and feel free to make changes says that, “Displays of art can lift the spirit for the better.” “Learn to paint with values of viewers and help people to see the world for in the end it is all just values,” said Fon, through someone else’s eyes, which can in referring to the dark and light patterns in a turn open their own eyes. Plein air painting painting. He added, “Be a storyteller with encourages the community to look again at your paintings.” See http://jadefonpainters. the beauty of nature surrounding them. I’ve blogspot.com for more information about been commissioned to paint Mt. Diablo; these artists and their work. I’ve lived here many years, but didn’t really Visit the gallery during normal library look at it until I started to paint it.” hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. Twelve of the 30-member group are to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to showing over 60 works: Becky Davies 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call of San Ramon, watercolors/pastels; Pam 254-2814 for more information. The Orinda News n February 2013 n 13 Health / beauty

Everyday Changes Move of the Month “Getting to the Heart of the Matter” Give the Gift of Love! Bonnie Waters

ebruary is the month of the heart, and ing your heart to others. Look for Fyou may be one of the many people ways to express love to your family, who will give or receive something heart- friends and community. Get together with shaped for the occasion. Have you ever friends and hand-make Valentine’s Day stopped to think about why the heart shape cards. Be of service to someone in need. became the symbol of love? Celebrate Valentine’s Day by visiting Sifting through myths and theories, it an elder home or children’s hospital and seems to distill down to this: Love’s asso- bring an extra dose of love to those in 1. Have the TRX extended to its full 2. Keeping the core muscles tight, ciation with the heart stems from the physi- need. length. Stand with your feet shoulder- lower the body so that the arms bend to cal feeling (rapid pounding) felt when we Feeling time challenged? Spreading width apart, with your arms extended in 90 degrees at the elbow. experience love. The symbol of the heart love doesn’t need to be labor intensive. It front, holding the TRX handles in line 3. Raise the body back to the starting began showing up in song and poems and can be as simple as remembering to smile with the chest. Keep the body in line position, focusing the tension through evolved into actual Valentine cards in 17th with every step you take! Look for simple with no bend in the hips or knees. the chest and arms. century England. acts of generosity. Hand write a letter of For more information, contact Sheena with Living Lean personal training and eating gratitude to someone you haven’t been in for elite fitness, at 925-360-7051 or www.thelivingleanprogram.com. Getting to the Heart of the Matter contact with for a while. Surprise your Valentine’s Day is about love in all its co-worker with a cup of Joe. Opportunities forms. In the ‘50s, psychologist Erich big and small are endless. Fromm proposed that loving oneself meant Want to make a bigger commitment? caring about oneself, taking responsibility Consider getting involved with a volunteer for oneself, respecting oneself, and that organization such as Best Buddies®, a non- in order to be able to love another person, profit organization founded by Anthony K. a person needs first to love one’s self. It Shriver in 1989 and dedicated to establish- seems that Lucy agreed! ing a global volunteer movement created “Love yourself first and everything falls to foster one-to-one friendships between into line,” said actress Lucille Ball. people with and without intellectual dis- One of the most important aspects of car- abilities. ing about yourself is to look after your body When you give love you receive even through proper nutrition, regular exercise more love! And the “heart of the matter and stress massage or yoga. is” what the “world needs now is love, “Take care of your body. It’s the only sweet love.” Why limit celebrating love place you have to live,” said Jim Rohn to February 14th? Let’s look for ways to (Speaker and Author). give love 365 days a year! Make 2013 “The Celebrate Valentine’s Day by open- Year of Love”! 14 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Continuations t Books from page 8 contained over 6,000 volumes, while John phy, natural History, Naval Architecture, other. Fadiman was apt to sort by country Adams also had one of the largest per- Navigation, Commerce and Agriculture, of authorship and by year of publication, often knew exactly where a book was lo- sonal libraries in North America — 2,700 in order to give their Children a right to while Colt was a lumper with books demo- cated. In a letter to Thomas Randolph, he volumes — many enriched by his own study Painting, Poetry, Musick, Architec- cratically mingled, some even behind each indicates a [book] “is lying I believe either hand-written marginal notes. In the future, ture, Statuary, Tapestry and Porcelaine,” other. Now, her Moby Dick and his Billy on the table in my book room, or under the we may not only have spineless rooms, but indicated the range of his interests and his Budd found themselves side by side — to- window by the red couch in the Cabinet.” we will miss the hand-written marginalia, library spoke to them all. gether at last — but she laments that over How nice that he wasn’t sure exactly which which makes older books such a pleasure. Doubtless both of these founding fathers subsequent months George’s untidy format of these two places it was. I like to think he Like Jefferson’s library, Adams’ was wide- had a few occasional lapses in organization acquired the upper-hand. fell asleep reading, and the book slipped off ranging. His famous words in 1780, “I familiar to those who work in bookstores The Fadiman-Colt ménage, as well as the red couch. must study Politicks and War that my sons where a book can mysteriously move in the both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, The portion of Jefferson’s library which may have liberty to study Mathematicks middle of the night from a neat spot on the all must at times have echoed the familiar he sold to the Library of Congress after and Philosophy. My sons ought to study fiction shelf to the cookbook department plaint “so many books, so little time.” In the British burned Washington in 1812 Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geogra- to nestle up against Ina Garten — perhaps fact, Jefferson declined to subscribe to the a hunger pang at midnight. One of the re- publication of a new atlas by saying that search librarians at Monticello allows that in his library there were 1,000 volumes he Jefferson’s library at its peak very likely would rather read than the proposed atlas, spread throughout the house — a comfort and of that 1,000, there might be 50 he to those of us who have bookcases in hall- would actually get to before leaving this ways, over stairwells, and in untidy baskets world. I adhere to Nick Hornby’s philoso- beside the fireplace. phy in The Polysyllabic Spree (2004). This Another book lover with an extensive collection of monthly essays from “The Be- library, Anne Fadiman, in her delightful liever” began each month by enumerating collection of essays Ex Libris: The Confes- “Books Bought” and “Books Read” with sions of a Common Reader, discussed the often very little congruence between the difficulties of organizing or re-organizing a two lists. But Hornby concludes that “with personal library when she and her husband, each passing year and with each whimsical author George Colt, determined (after they purchase, our libraries become more able had lived together for six years) that it was to articulate who we are, whether we read time to marry their libraries, although their the books or not!” And, I think, perhaps shelving schemes were antithetical to each Jefferson and Adams would have agreed.

t Europe from page 8 Bay Area and its culture “play a part” in the novella. “We are truly blessed to live While she has written mainly non-fiction, in this beautiful part of the country/world, Hollander wanted “to try my hand at fic- and the book’s subtext has a piece of advice: tion. It was tremendously liberating: no make it a habit to pause, even if it is for footnotes, and the chance to ‘make things a minute a day and have a little personal up’ as I went along was exciting and fun.” wow-moment.” “The plot of Euro Trippy,” said Holland- Hollander’s sense of humor is evidenced er, careful not to spoil the story’s surprises, when she explains writing Euro Trippy “deals with a quest for meaning and identity “was therapeutic and a lot cheaper than which the American characters try to find conventional therapy or a membership to and restore in Europe. Through a twist of the local gym.” Readers will hopefully fate, they fall victim to the War on Terror “find solace in the story when they are deal- which, for one of the main characters, ends ing with midlife crisis feelings,” which she up being a catharsis.” says is “an important theme in the book.” Hollander stressed she wanted to in- “I want people who read this book to corporate famed author Henry Miller into have a good laugh, but I also want people to the story. “He’s like the Greek chorus in recognize that Henry Miller had something this book.” Or as one of the reviewers on important to say, a message that never truly Amazon said, “he is like a fifth character registered with us uptight Americans,” Hol- in the book.” lander adds. “We need to live large in the “The mantra of every creative writing sense of treasuring what is really important class is write what you know, so this piece to us, and, too often, we go through our of fiction is partly autobiographical, but lives not noticing, not caring, and not enjoy- pure fiction on other levels,” said Hollander. ing what is right in front of us.” Hollander explained that the Netherlands To purchase Hollander’s novella for a and Turkey, as well as the San Francisco Kindle, visit Amazon.com.

The Orinda News n February 2013 n 15 the Reel Less Traveled

t Orinda from page 1 Susie Falk. Main Stage productions at the The Reel Less Traveled Bruns Amphitheater — called by The Wall Candis Kattenburg, executive director of Street Journal, “One of the most beautiful the Orinda Chamber of Commerce says, “I outdoor performance spaces in America” — wasn’t surprised ... I think Orinda is filled are a mix of new works and fresh responses On The Shortest Month with well-educated families who have to Shakespeare and the classics, earning a much to share with their neighbors, far and national reputation for exhilarating artistry Tom Westlake near. Orinda, like other towns in Lamor- and boldness of imagination. inda, forges their community around their Kiley O’Meara, known as author Addi- children and the excellent local schools son Westlake for her hit chick-lit e-book, ebruary has a bad rep. I won’t go into and Edmund Gwenn. Check the Lamorinda they attend.” Christmas in Wine Country, moved to Fparticulars, but statistically speaking, if website (www.lamorineatheatre.com) for The article mentioned California Shake- Orinda three years ago with her husband there was a movement to outlaw any one exact times. speare Theater – “Cal Shakes” to locals – Jack and their three small children, Mad- month of the year, it would be this one. The Of course, no month no matter how short which offers many ways for kids interested eline, Katie and William. “There are a lot holiday season is officially over. “Normal” would be complete without that gallivanting in drama to become involved. Programs of incredible people [in Orinda] with good life has resumed and even the afterglow is duo Efi and JoAlice and their International include: Summer Shakespeare Conserva- stories to tell. In the last three years, I’ve naught but a rapidly fading memory. Showcase. This month, they offer a tender, tory; on-campus classes for kids aged fallen in love with Orinda and the whole With that in mind though, February is not poignant film about aging and loss called area.” O’Meara, who recently returned from all doom and gloom. There are still distrac- Chronicle of My Mother. Based on the “There are a lot of incredible a visit to Connecticut, decided to donate all tions and, as this is a cinema column, I am autobiographical book by Yasushi Inoue, proceeds from 2012 sales of her e-book to glad to be a projection lamp in the darkness it deals with an all too familiar problem people [in Orinda] with good nonprofits assisting those affected by the and point them out. that, this year, is also being covered by the stories to tell,” says O’Meara. shootings in Newtown. As with December’s showing of The Academy Award Nominated film Amour. Commonalities among the 15 towns Bishops Wife, we start out with Love in the It will open on February 22 at the Orinda listed include tracts of public open spaces Afternoon. Like the aforementioned, Love and play all that week. K-5; Student Discovery Matinee Series; and a central hub lending itself to events, features two matinee idols – Gary Cooper And lastly, we have Vanessa, Queen and more. See www.calshakes.org. As for parades, lots of street markets, festivals, and and Audrey Hepburn – in a film that can of the Rheem. This month, she screens adults, recent Yelper Daphne said, “How concert series. Neighborhood watch groups only be called “high concept,” mainly due The Jerk staring Steve Martin and Ber- have I not been to this place before and are common. Is there a down-side to towns to the ornateness of its plot. Suffice it to nadette Peters. Unlike many of Vanessa’s when can I go back?” after her first visit to rich in community-building and neighborli- say, this light hearted comedy has one of previous features, this one can hardly be Cal Shakes’ Bruns Amphitheater in the Si- ness? Some might say the relatively high the most romantic endings ever and, with called mindless. Indeed, in many ways, it’s esta Valley area of Orinda. Cal Shakes is an home prices. See www.forbes.com/sites/ the additional help of Maurice Chevalier, a pointed commentary on modern society, award-winning, nationally-recognized the- morganbrennan/2012/12/19/americas- this is probably the strongest opening vol- not to mention a showcasing of Martin’s ater under the leadership of artistic director friendliest-towns/ for the full article and ley against the February doldrums that one comedic talents. Special note should also Jonathan Moscone and managing director for comments both pro and con. could ask for. It will show at the Orinda on be paid to Bernadette Peters’ performance February 14 at 7 p.m. during the bedroom scene (and no, it’s not Next on the agenda, we have the 1940 that kind of scene), but you’ll understand version of Pride and Prejudice featur- when you see it. It will be showing at the ing Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. Queen’s behest at the Rheem, February 22 Though considerable liberties have been at 9 p.m. taken (transferring the time period from And with that last bit of enticement, I the Regency to the Victorian being the leave you until next month, which will mark most glaring) as well as the constraint the beginning of warmer climes and longer placed upon it by the morals present at days…but it’s not really the days we’re talk- the time of its making, it still showcases ing about. We’re primarily concerned, as fine performances from its lead as well as always, with the darkness, for that’s where noteworthy turns from Edna May Oliver the magic lies. t heggie from page 5 Despite the outward appearance of for personal and professional use.” transparency in the election, many observ- While Putin’s approval rating has ers thought it was rigged. The election dropped from a high of 88 percent to the was followed by hundreds of protests and low 60 percentile, Breslauer points out that demonstrations, facilitated by social media. is still a strong number. “What U.S. presi- “They’ve been called the Facebook protest- dent wouldn’t like that?” he joked. ers,” says Breslauer. However, Breslauer says, Putin’s popu- Putin used a “carrot and stick” approach larity is waning; the slowdown in the to defuse the protests, offering some economy, deteriorating infrastructure, concessions such as the restoration of lo- “crony capitalism,” and the perceived rig- cal elections, and also cracking down by ging of elections have hurt Putin’s image. arresting protest leaders. “In the spring “In addition, people see him as flaunting his we’ll learn how much the protests have sense of impunity,” says Breslauer. “Many died down. We’ll see how things unfold in people, old and young, are raging over the next few years,” said Breslauer. “It’s a Putin’s power grab in the 2012 election.” fascinating drama.” 16 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Classified t Carnaval from page 12 ebration. t Fox from page 7 Carnaval! has been made possible by portunity to view hundreds of objects con- NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the Bingen, Thomas Aquinas, Saint Francis of nected with celebrations in eight different National Endowment for the Humanities. Assisi among others. regions, the three painters provide a more It was curated by Barbara Mauldin, Ph.D., The suggested donation for the Febru- traditional art show experience. curator of Latin American Collections, ary 10 event including lunch is $20 for Museum of International Folk Art, and is individuals, $30 for families, and $5 for Carnaval! toured by Mid-America Arts Alliance (see students. Childcare will be provided. Orga- Carnaval is a rich tradition of partying www.nehontheroad.org). nizers of the workshop suggest participants before Lent’s 40 days of penance. The read Matthew Fox’s A New Reformation: timeline begins with a 12th century Roman In Search of the Source: Paintings of the Creation Spirituality and the Transforma- account of a pre-Ash Wednesday parade Nile and Beyond by Lockwood de Forest tion of Christianity prior to the event. and continues to more elaborate 15th and In 1875, Lockwood de Forest, (1850 - The Orinda Community Church is lo- 16th century revelry. Spanish, Portuguese 1932), a 25-year-old artist from Greenwich ROBERT JEROME cated at 10 Irwin Way in Orinda. Call 254- and French colonists then moved the Village, traveled halfway around the world Venice Mask adds to the colorful Carnaval! exhibit 4906 for more information or go online to at St. Mary's College. tradition into North and South America to explore the length of the Nile. He spent www.orindachurch.org. during the 17th and 18th centuries as the four months sketching and painting in Old World expanded into the new frontier. Egypt. Selections from the Nile and Egypt from page 8 During Carnaval, the social order shifts paintings comprise the 42 works shown in ROBERT JEROME t china as masks and elaborate costumes conceal this exhibition. Venice Mask adds to the colorful Carnaval! exhibit el’s family found itself under house arrest identities. The poor and powerless may at St. Mary's College Museum of Art. and was forced to leave China in 1951 when become kings and queens for a day. Yet, William Keith: The California Alps Located at 1928 St. Mary’s Road in Scovel was 12. Carnaval is distinctly different in each re- William Keith (1838 - 1911) arrived at Moraga, the St. Mary’s College Museum Although he thought he could never region, as this exhibition illustrates so vividly John Muir’s cabin in Yosemite Valley with a of Art is open Wednesdays – Sundays turn to China, the PRC government invited with artwork, musical instruments, fully letter of introduction in 1872, and a lifelong from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Admission is Scovel to teach there for a year in 1979. He costumed mannequins, videos and more friendship quickly developed. The idea for $5 adults and free for students K-12. For now realizes that during that year, he wit- from Bolivia, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Spain, the Sierra Club was first formed in Keith’s more information, call 925-631-4379 or nessed the transformations which changed Switzerland and Trinidad as well as Mardi studio during conversations with Muir, Dr. go to www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum. The China from an inward looking nation – that Gras, or Shrove Tuesday, in New Orleans. Joseph LeConte, the first president of the exhibit will be closed on Easter weekend, suffered massive internal upheavals – to A special guide to lead children through University of California, and Warren Olney, March 29 – 31. a more modern nation seeking trade with the gallery is available for parents (see a prominent San Francisco attorney. View the rest of the world – a change that led to http://worldowiki.wikispaces. com/file/ Keith’s high sierra paintings from the t youth ink from page 10 China’s emergence as a world leader. view/Carnaval_Gallery+Guide+2.pdf). The 1870s, 80s, and 90s to see what fascinated A professor of linguistics, Scovell lives gallery will also provide a DIY Education him about our California Alps. writers, including reporters and best-selling in Walnut Creek. His teaching, research and Programming Guide for teachers, children novelists, will evaluate Youth Ink 2013 sub- publications focus on psycholinguistics, and adults who want to dive deeper into the Ryan Reynolds: Landscape Assembled missions and choose winners. The judges’ Asian languages, and foreign language cultural landscape of Carnaval! Included Primarily an urban landscape artist, Ryan names will be shared when the winners pedagogy. in the bibliography of the Guide (created Reynolds’ work evokes the elements of are announced at an awards ceremony at An author’s discount will be offered at by NEH on the Road, a program of Mid- time and the presence of place. In the 16 oil the Orinda Public Library on Thursday, the February 13 reading and book signing America Arts Alliance) is noted author and paintings shown, he strives for a visual rep- April 25, at 6 p.m. The public is welcome at Orinda Books with proceeds going to Orinda resident Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith’s resentation of the abstract concept of time to attend. charity. book, Mardi Gras: A Cajun Country Cel- to shine through every brush stroke. Reyn- Co-sponsors of Youth Ink 2013 include: For further information, contact Orinda olds exhibits regionally in gallery, museum The Orinda Association, Friends of the Books, 925-254-7606. and juried shows as well as internationally Orinda Library, and the Orinda Community ...classified ads through the U.S. Department of State Art Foundation. Their contributions make the in Embassies and Art Toronto. He is an ac- cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place pos- Computer Services tive participant in the San Francisco Art for sible as well as gift certificates from a local submission forms are available through the AIDS annual auction; his most recent work book store to the 10 honorable mentions. administrative offices and English depart- Macintosh technical services for busy profession- als. Apple certified with OSX. Specialist in desktop was included in Art Basel Miami. Reynolds Youth Ink 2013 submissions will be ments at Orinda Intermediate School, the publishing, database & Internet solutions. Get the received a BFA from UC Santa Cruz and accepted on an ongoing basis through Feb- Orinda Public Library, Orinda Academy, help you need today. Call 254-5467. an MFA from UC Berkeley where he was ruary 15. They can be hand-delivered to a Athenian School, Julia Morgan School awarded the J. Ruth Kelsey Traveling Merit designated school representative or mailed for Girls, John Ogro, DDS Orthodontics’ For Sale Award, the Eisner Award for the highest to Orinda Junior Women’s Club, P.O. Box office, SmartLounge, The Storyteller, and achievement in the Creative Arts, and a 40, Orinda, CA, 94563. Entries must be Orinda Books, or online at www.orinda- Lladro collection - retired pieces sold individually or set. Call 925-258-0397. full tuition grant. He has been a professor postmarked by February 15 in order to be juniors.org. of art at Santa Clara University since 2005. considered for an award. Youth Ink 2013 Household Service

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Staff Writer because every president since Jimmy Carter LOPC.org. has maintained that Iran is the biggest chal- 5 Orinda Rotary and Chamber of Commerce Orinda In-Home Business Owners Recep- he topic for the February 1 First Friday lenge to U.S. foreign policy. Just recently, tion with complimentary cheese, wine and dessert, Citibank, 37 Orinda Way, 5:30 to 7 p.m. TForum (FFF) is “U.S./Iran Relations Secretary Hilary Clinton states that Iran RSVP [email protected] or call 254-3909. – Past, Present and Future.” Dr. Ahmad would be the biggest challenge for her Orinda Junior Women’s Club 30th Anniversary, Orinda Community Center, 6 p.m. Go to Ghoreishi, professor emeritus of the Naval successor. Because of its geographical loca- www.orindajuniors.org/reunion for information. Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey tion, size and population, Iran poses special 8 Holden High School Annual Art Show hosted by Remedy Salon features art and per- will be the speaker. His presentation will threats to U.S. national security interests in formances by students, staff and alumni, crafts, silent auction and raffle, 195-65th St., begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the Middle East as a whole, and the Persian Emeryville, 7 to 9 p.m. Contact [email protected], Kate Knox at katek@holdenhigh. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Gulf in particular. There cannot be any sta- org or visit www.holdenhigh.org. Knox Drive, Lafayette. bility in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria without 10 Orinda Community Church, New Reformation Day with Matthew Fox, theologian and Ghoreishi taught at the National Univer- some understanding with Iran.” author of The Pope’s War, 10 Irwin Way. Worship at 10 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., workshop sity of Iran and became its chancellor. He Judy Nielsen, chair of the FFF commit- noon to 2 p.m. Call 254-4906. served on the boards of directors of several tee, sees this topic of vital interest to all The Second Wednesday Book Group will read and discuss The Paris Wife by Paula McLain, Iranian companies, was an advisor to the who are interested in U.S. foreign affairs, Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, 3 p.m. Group meets bi-monthly; new members welcome. Iranian Foreign Minister, and a delegate and concerned about relations with Iran. Call 254-7606. to the United Nations. He received the Taj “With his knowledge, Dr. Ghoreishi can 13 Orinda Books, Tom Scovel’s The Year China Changed book signing and reading, 2 – 5 Medal for outstanding service to Iran and give us new understanding of these topics. p.m., Orinda Books, 276 Village Square. Call 254-7606. the Homayoun Medal for outstanding ser- We invite all members of the community to Friends of Orinda Creeks presents ecologist Rebecca Verity speaking on climate change, vices to education in Tehran. Following the attend this free lecture, and also to come to Orinda Library Auditorium, 7 p.m. Call 254-2184. 1979 revolution, he moved to the Bay Area Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m. for refreshments.” 22 International Film Showcase presents Chronicle of My Mother at the Orinda Theatre through and continued his career at the University of For further information, call 925-283- Feb. 28, with daily shows at 1:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m., additional shows Friday and Saturday San Francisco and St. Mary’s College. In 8722 or click on www.LOPC.org. at 8:45 p.m. The Japanese film based on the autobiography by Yasushi Inoue chronicles his 1984, he began teaching National Security mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s. Visit www.lfef.org. Affairs at the NPS as an adjunct professor. First Friday Forum After his retirement from that post, he con- February 1 at 1:30 p.m. tinues to educate naval officers in Middle Dr. Ahmad Ghoreishi AT THE LIBRARY East politics and history. Call 925-283-8722 All events are free unless otherwise specified. Note: library is closed Feb. 18 for Presidents Day. Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary. Fridays, 7 a.m., Postino Restaurant, Lafayette, 254-0440, ext. 463. For more information, call 254-2184 or visit www.ccclib.org/locations/Orinda.html. Lamorinda Toastmasters. Every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Temple Isaiah, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., 2 Book Sale sponsored by Friends of the Orinda Library, Book Shop and Sorting Area, 10 Lafayette, www.lamorinda.freetoasthost.net. a.m. to 1 p.m. Montelindo Garden Club. Third Friday, September through May, Orinda Community Church, Saturday Morning Live, family story time for 3- to 5-year-olds, Picture Book area, 11 to 10 Irwin Way, 9 a.m., www.montelindogarden.com. This month’s speaker is Sylvia Rose 11:30 a.m. Also Feb. 9, 16 and 23. McDougall who will give a presentation on Gardens of Israel. 4 Lunar New Year Crafts, make a lion puppet and create a dance to celebrate Chinese New Orinda Junior Women’s Club community service group. First Tuesday, September to June, Year. Through Feb. 9. 7 p.m. Contact Julie Mercer or Charlene Robinson at [email protected] or www. 5 Toddler Lapsit, stories, songs and fingerplays for infants to 3-year-olds and their caregivers, orindajuniors.org. Gallery Room, 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. Drop-ins welcome, but attendance Orinda Rotary. Every Wednesday, noon, Community Center, 28 Orinda Way, 254-2222. limited to once per week. Also Feb. 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Orinda Association. Second Monday, 7:15 p.m., Orinda Library, May Room, 254-0800. Peek-A-Boo Time features songs, stories, rhymes and rhythms for newborns through 1-year- Orinda Hiking Club. Hikes every weekend and the first Wednesday of the month. Visit www. olds and their caregivers, Gallery Room, 11:30 to 11:55 a.m. Also Feb. 12 and 19. orindahiking.org for weekly schedule or call Ian at 254-1465. 6 Paws to Read, children in grades 1-5 can practice their reading with a friendly dog listener, Orinda Historical Society. Third Wednesday, 5 p.m., Historical Society Museum, 26 Orinda 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required. Also Feb. 13. Way, 254-1353. 7 Tamara Ireland Stone, author of Time Between Us, talks about her debut novel for teens, Orinda Job’s Daughters. First and third Monday, 7 p.m., 9 Altarinda Road, 283-7176. 7 p.m. Orinda/Tábor (Czech Republic) Sister City Foundation. Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m. social, 7:30 Books Discussion of A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers, the Lamorinda Reads! cur- p.m. meeting, call 254-8260 for location. rent book selection, 10 a.m. Also Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Orinda Teen Advisory Council. Second Wednesday, 4 p.m., Community Center, 28 Orinda 9 Chinese Lion Dance, Leung’s White Crane Association chases away bad spirits and wel- Way. For information, email [email protected]. comes the Year of the Snake, Garden Room, 2:30 p.m. Orinda Woman’s Club. Second Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, call Jean Barnhart, 254-3881. 11 Blind Date with a Book, find a new passion for reading in celebration of Valentine’s Day, with special displays for adults, teens and children. Through February 16. CITY/FIRE/SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING SCHEDULE 13 Winter Music Series concludes with a performance by violinist Elizabeth Chirgwin, play- Acalanes Union High School District. First and third Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., district office, 1212 ing the romantic melodies of Kreisler, Paganini, Elgar and Bach, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., adult Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette. program. City Council. First and third Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Library Auditorium, www.cityoforinda.org. Friends of Orinda Creeks hosts local resident Rebecca Verity, an expert on ecology and Historic Landmarks Committee. Fourth Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m., Library Garden Room. Call climate, speaking on Climate Change: It’s not just our future, anymore, Auditorium, 7 to 9 925-788-7323. p.m. Moraga-Orinda Fire District. Third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Administration Building, 1280 Mor- 15 Mystery Book Club members discuss The Best Man to Die by Ruth Rendell, Tutoring aga Way, Moraga. Room, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Adult/teen program, drop-ins welcome. 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 19 Restoration London presented by Humanities West’s George Hammond, a preview of a dates, please check the website at www.orindaschools.org. seminar about London after the restoration of the Stuart monarchy, Fireside Room, 6:30 Planning Commission. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Library Auditorium, www.cityo- p.m. Adult program. forinda.org. Telling the Story of Your Life: Memoir Writing Workshop, author and writing instructor Margaret Lucke leads the free, 3-hour workshop, 1 to 4 p.m. Preregistration required. Send calendar items to Maggie Sharpe at [email protected] 23 Weekend Paws to Read, same as weekday Paws to Read, but with shorter sessions, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 28 Talespinners of Contra Costa, tell a story or just come to listen, featuring a special storyteller, 7 to 9 p.m. Adult program. An Evening with the Author, Lamorinda Reads! current book selection author Dave Egg- ers will discuss and sign copies of A Hologram for the King, Veterans Memorial Building, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, 7 p.m. Free. Open to the public on a first-come basis.

CLUB MEETINGS Diablo Star Chapter #214, Order of the Eastern Star. Second Monday, 7:30 p.m., Orinda Masonic Center. Contact Karen Seaborn, 689-0995. Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe. Third Monday, 7:30 p.m., Upstairs Better Home/Mason McDuffie real estate office meeting room, 51 Moraga Way, Orinda, www.moragaadobe.org. Friends of the Orinda Creeks. Fourth Wednesday, 8:30 a.m., May Room, Orinda Library, 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. 18 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Environment / animals

Climate Change: It’s Not Just Our Something to Howl About... Future, Anymore Animal Tales The Greatest Act of Love By SALLY HOGARTY Editor

or decades, scientists have debated the Jennifer Conroy Fmerits of climate science with politi- cians and the media. The questions asked ast month, this column shared ways you need your greatest strength and your include: Is our world changing or not? Is it Lto prepare for your pets’ needs should pet needs your greatest love. Ask your predictable? What do we believe? a disaster strike. This month, the time of veterinarian to come to your home. Have In 2012, the conversation shifted as Valentines and love, I want to focus on the your family and friends with you and your Americans realized that the climate had greatest act of love you will ever have to pet. Your veterinarian can tell you best already changed. Thanks to Superstorm provide your pets. It is the act of letting go, how to prepare and typically the prepara- Sandy, a far-reaching drought, the arctic of knowing when it is time to release the tion includes simply continuing to treat melt, and more, the questions became: How animal you love from the sufferings caused your pet in the same loving manner as fast is weather changing? What happens by age, disease or trauma. always. I know of those who believe in next? Can we adapt in time? CONTRIBUTED PHOTO This is the hardest, most painful, most providing sumptuous feasts and engage in To help answer these pertinent questions, Ecologist Rebecca Verity speaks at Friends of difficult time you will ever face with your other misadventures but, truthfully, animals the Friends of Orinda Creeks have asked Orinda Creeks event. animals. It will not be easy and the pain of appreciate consistency more than anything ecologist Rebecca Verity to speak on Febru- such a loss will be with you forever. But else and, so, try not to vary the routine prior ary 13 at 7 p.m. in the Library Auditorium. power/transportation infrastructure. this act, the decision to euthanize, is not to the vet’s home visit. Her lecture will look at the eye opening, Former experience includes senior about you; it is about the animal who is part There are pet cemeteries throughout the sometimes shocking, weather of the past program manager at the University of of your family and who has taken residence Bay Area and virtually every veterinarian few years, and touch on what to expect for California, wildlife laboratory manager at in a huge piece of your heart. will offer a cremation service. Allow your- our communities, businesses, environment UCLA, and fisheries technician at Thomas Your guides in this must be your own self and others in your family to mourn. and children. For more information, contact R. Payne and Associates. heart and the medical advice of your vet- Never, ever feel embarrassed to grieve over Jim and Linda Luini at 254-6208. Verity, the mother of two sons, enjoys erinarian, ideally the veterinarian who has the loss of a beloved animal companion. An Orinda resident, Verity is a senior building furniture by hand in her spare time. been your pet’s vet over the years. For Connect with a Pet Loss program through ecologist and project manager for URS, many formerly debilitating diseases, there local animal shelters as it may be helpful to an international engineering and design are now treatments that can maintain your lean on the shoulders of others. Give your- firm. She is also a Climate Leader at the Cli- pet in comfort. Animals with diabetes can self plenty of time to separate the grief from mate Reality Project (where she was trained Climate Change be treated and lead long happy lives. Loss joyful memories. And don’t fall victim to by former Vice President Al Gore), and a Rebecca Verity of vision or hearing is not life threaten- a rebound pet by quickly adopting another lecturer on oceanography at UC Berkeley. February 13 at 7 p.m. ing and domestic animals typically adapt. animal to “replace” the one you have lost. Her busy days are spent at the intersection Library Auditorium Animals even compensate for the loss of Each animal in your life will always have of business, the environment, and the water/ 254-6208 a limb. a unique place that can never be usurped by There is really one major question you another. You will never love two animals must confront. What is my pet’s qual- in the same way, so, be patient. Those ity of life? If the answer is “good,” even incredible memories of days at the beach, including issues you are treating, then pat walks on the trails, chasing sunbeams in the yourself and your pet and go on to enjoy kitchen, and all the wonderful moments you more of life. If the answer is “no,” then you shared with your dog, your cat, your bird, must begin the process of determining what your pocket pet, will fill you and cushion can be done to improve the quality of life. the pain of loss so that one day another spe- Medication, surgery, acupuncture, physical cial animal will rest its head on your heart. therapy are just a few options. The gift of animals is the joy they bring There is a point, however, when all op- to our lives; the price we pay is that their tions have been explored. This is when lives are always much too short. The Orinda News n February 2013 n 19 Business Buzz t buzz from page 20 not been painted in 20 years,” says Thaw, United States, including the Sierra Nevada, who shares a generous 25 percent discount Grand Tetons, and Colorado Plateau in neck and shoulder injuries. It is critical at Kelly Moore Paints with every client. Utah, Alaska, Chili and Argentina. to work with an instructor in order that a You might say Thaw is an Orinda native, Thaw enjoys working at the Moraga one-on-one workout regimen is tailored to since his parents moved to the area when Garden Farm, a local organic farm managed each individual client’s needs,” she adds. he was just a few months old. However, by volunteers. “Everything we grow is 100 Clients benefit from her expertise as a fit- Moraga has been his home for decades percent organic, and we sell to local fancy ness trainer. now, and he happily points out he was a restaurants in Lamorinda. Last season, Van Tuyl finds it thoroughly rewarding member of the first graduating class of we harvested 16,000 tomatoes from 800 getting people to enjoy movement. “It is Campolindo High School. Thaw likes to plants,” he says. Thaw encourages people important to assist clients in their workout credit his mother, June, as a major positive to visit the Moraga Garden Farm plant sale, and help them understand that movement is influence in his life, as well as his father, which takes place every March and April. life. I am really grateful for the opportunity Wallace Thaw. Steve spent 16 years living For more information and to get a quote to meet Carolyn Mueller and join Coreki- in South Lake Tahoe and is an avid moun- on your painting job, call 925-376-3380 or netics as an instructor. Carolyn is a great taineer, climbing rocks all over the Western email [email protected]. teacher and mentor,” she says. VALERIE HOTZ An East Bay resident, Van Tuyl is Steve Thaw of T & T Painting. married to Thomas Van Tuyl, an HVAC journeyman. In his free time, Thomas is a chef and his creation - Horny Toad’s Toad T & T Painting Your - Local Residen- Sauce - is carried by Whole Foods Market. tial Restoration and Painting Service Karen and Thomas have a teenage daughter, Steven Thaw has been painting since Katelynn, who plays water polo at Clayton 1971, becoming a licensed painting con- Valley Charter High School. They enjoy tractor in 1980. His father, Wallace Thaw, spending time in the great outdoors and originally established the business. Steven’s especially enjoy trying new restaurants specialty focuses on residential restoration together. of both the interior and exterior. Corekinetics will host an Open House in “The oldest place I restored was a home the coming months to welcome the com- in East Oakland that was built in 1870. munity to the newly remodeled studio and In 1880, a second story was added to introduce TRX, a workout regimen known the home, and I did the restoration work as suspension training designed by a U.S. on the entire dwelling,” says Thaw, who Navy Seal. works throughout the Lamorinda, Walnut To schedule a Pilates session with Karen Creek and Danville area. “There are some Van Tuyl, visit the Corekinetics website at older homes in the East Bay that require www.corekinetics.com or call 925-708- restoration, some of which have not been 3279. Corekinetics is a member of the painted in many, many years. For instance, Orinda Chamber of Commerce. I restored a 1920s Albany home that had t Drinking from page 6 access to alcohol in Lamorinda is through grocery stores. “It proves to be way too easy and athletic. We’re not so concerned with for young people to walk out of Safeway the emotional consequences unless we see with alcohol in their backpacks, pockets, there’s a problem. When someone starts or bags,” Rich said. “Teens know that Safe- missing practice because they’re drinking way has a ‘no chase policy’ for the safety or smoking pot, then we know there’s a of its employees. What this translates to problem. The reality is there’s a problem is that Safeway employees can walk out long before that happens.” McAlister said, the door after a person who they believe “We need to have conversations, especially has stolen something, but they can’t run difficult conversations, that aren’t neces- or chase them.” Before significant party sarily punitive but are designed to open triggers (holidays, homecoming, etc.), the up communication so communication can Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition con- become more complete.” Moran added, tacts Safeway representatives to request the “Let’s start talking about this before there stores increase security during these times. are consequences. My goal is to bring more Every time it has been requested, Safeway awareness around the subtle changes that has complied. “The coalition has requested we see in our kids, the subtle things we see signage stating the laws that exist in the them doing or not doing. Pay attention to three towns governing adults providing that, because those are all subtle clues that alcohol to minors in their homes. We are something is going on in that kid’s life. It still waiting for word on these requests,” doesn’t necessarily have to be negative, but added Rich. just paying attention is really important.” For more information, visit www.chd- One of the many ways teens can get prevention.org. 20 n The Orinda News n February 2013 Business Buzz

points out the Brazilian Blowout is the is an avid reader and enjoys visiting the current hot style among Hollywood starlets. public library and lifting weights in her Business Buzz “It is an effective smoothing treatment that spare time. Giving back to the Orinda makes hair straight and smooth without community is a high priority for both Putting a Personal Face using an electric iron.” For clients unable Romero and Kalani. Together they jointly to travel to Salon Elegante, Kalani offers host fundraising events and will donate 20 on Local Business on-location services. A wide selection of percent of every haircut to Orinda schools. Valerie Hotz sulfate free hair products is available here Romero regularly volunteers for the Orinda including Loma, Enjoy, Therma -fuse and Women’s Club and Oakland Children’s Woody’s. Hospital. To schedule an appointment with To send items for consideration, email dam Fry University and, subsequently, Mishawna Romero, call 858-342-7988. Hotz at [email protected]. attended cosmetology school in the Neth- For an appointment with Nina Kalani call erlands after convincing her parents that 925-470-9191. More information is avail- Salon Elegante Offers Full Service in it was her true calling. Kalani worked as able at www.salonelegante.com. The salon Convenient Location a make-up artist for Dutch television. Af- will host a free educational seminar entitled Nina Kalani enters her second year as ter marrying an airline pilot, she lived in “Healthy Tips for Healthy Hair” on Febru- sole proprietor of this appealing full service several different countries – Turkey, Italy, ary 1 at 6 p.m. hair salon located in the Crossroads at 43 Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom Moraga Way and welcomes Mishawna - where she took advantage of learning Karen Van Tuyl Joins Corekinetics Romero, licensed hair stylist, make-up a variety of new hairstyles and make-up While Corekinetics was established in artist and personal trainer to the fold. The techniques. “I learned threading, which is 2000 by Carolyn Mueller, East Bay resident attractively decorated, well-lit boutique a technique for removing unwanted facial VALERIE HOTZ Karen Van Tuyl recently came on board to salon features hardwood flooring, antique hair, in Turkey. It is very popular among Owner Nina Kalani (L) and cosmetologist Mishaw- offer Orindans Pilates instruction, as well furniture, and indoor plants with classical women in the Mediterranean region,” ex- na Romero of Salon Elegante. as massage therapy and functional train- music playing softly in the background. plains Kalani. ing coaching. Corekinetics is located at 50 Kalani studied management at Amster- Also adept at hair extensions, Kalani When not serving clients, Kalani enjoys Vashell Way, Suite 120 and receives an A+ time with her two children. “We especially rating from the Better Business Bureau. enjoy taking walks together and going to Previously a competitive body builder the movies. Playing Wii and dancing to- and power lifter, Van Tuyl’s philosophy is gether is great fun. One day every week I that movement is life. She was involved spend after school entirely with one child. in rock climbing when she sustained life- My daughter and I have special time to- changing injuries to her feet and back that gether on Mondays and for my son, it is made movement extremely painful. “That every Tuesday. It makes them very happy,” is when I discovered Pilates. By correctly she smiles. practicing Pilates, my body healed, and I Mishawna Romero recently relocated to was able to recover and maintain my bal- the East Bay from San Diego and joins Sa- ance,” explains Van Tuyl. She undertook lon Elegante. As a licensed cosmetologist, Pilates training at Turning Point Studio in Romero offers hairstyling, highlight and Walnut Creek and became an instructor in color services for men as well as women, order to help other people integrate Pilates extensions and up-dos, Brazilian Blowout, into their workout regimen. facial waxing and make-up artist skills to “I advocate combining massage therapy clients at this convenient location. with weekly Pilates practice, which in- After working 20 years as a personal volves a huge repertoire of exercises based trainer – she earned a bachelor’s degree in on strengthening the core and lengthening kinesiology and nutritional sciences from the spine in conjunction with breathing San Diego State University - Romero went exercises,” says Van Tuyl. “People with to cosmetology school and transitioned into hip or knee replacement especially benefit her second career. “I always had an inter- from Pilates, as well as those coping with est in make-up and hairstyles, and I knew [See buzz page 19] I would enjoy this career long term,” she points out. Her experience includes providing hair and make-up services for models involved in catalogue photo sessions, as well as television commercials. Romero is available for special events, such as doing make-up for the bride and the bridal party for weddings and also offers on-location services for clients unable to travel. “I enjoy helping people look their best through the transforming power of hair and make-up,” says Romero. Newly married to Ryan Romero, who is VALERIE HOTZ Karen Van Tuyl is the new trainer and massage with the Coast Guard in Vallejo, Mishawna therapist at Corekinetics.