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Windy Margerum shows off her winning medals (left). Margerum in long jump (top right); Monte Upshaw, 1954 (lower right). Photos providedprovided Keeping track of Lamorinda long jumpers By John T. Miller hree generations of track and fi eld stars continue to long jump (‘04 and ‘08) – stays active with private coach- Joy and Grace, along with their other siblings Chip and make news in the Lamorinda area. ing, and Joy’s daughter, Acalanes High School grad Windy Merry, plan to honor their father with a Monte Upshaw T Monte Upshaw, the patriarch of the family, Margerum, is off to a fl ying start at UC Berkeley compet- Long Jump Festival to be held at Edwards Stadium next passed away in July and will be honored next year with ing in track and fi eld. Joy’s eldest daughter Sunny is a for- year. The event is being planned to coincide with the Bru- a long jump festival. His eldest daughter Joy continues to mer Central Coast Section champion long jumper whose tus Hamilton Invitational meet on April 27-28. Proceeds excel in Masters track and fi eld competition worldwide; college career at Berkeley was cut short by an Achilles in- will go to benefi t the UC Berkeley track program. a younger daughter Grace – a two-time Olympian in the jury. ... continued on page A12

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925.586.3442 CalBRE [email protected] #01330630 Lafayette department of engineering Rheem Theatre closes its doors: to merge with public works Will the phoenix rise up again? By Pippa Fisher By Sophie Braccini The public works and engineering depart- ments will be combined into a single entity under the public works director; the city engi- neer position will be eliminated. Two existing employees will be reclassifi ed into new mid- management positions of engineering services manager and public works superintendent. Additionally the city will be adding a full- time position in administrative services – a communications analyst who will manage the city’s social media accounts, write the “Vistas” quarterly newsletter and coordinate the new “Lafayette Listens!” online public opinion- gathering website. City Manager Steve Falk explains, “Many if not most cities have a single person who di- New Public Works/Engineering Director Mike rects public works and engineering.” He says From left: Leonard Pirkle, Linda Summers Pirkle, Edy Schwartz and Derek Zemrak were Moran Photo Lamo archive that Lafayette will be following that approach. among more than 100 attendees at the fi nal viewing of “Shape of Water” on Sunday night at afayette’s engineering and public works “Mike Moran will assume the new com- the Rheem. Photo Andy Scheck L he Rheem Theatre’s lights went out for Foundation might be able to capitalize on departments are set to merge in early Feb- bined position of public works/engineering T ruary in a minor reorganization. director. Meanwhile, Donna Feehan will be good on Sunday, Jan. 7. A fairly large these regrets and raise enough money to buy Recently approved by the city council, the reclassifi ed as the public works maintenance number of residents came to the last evening the theater, how much money it would need shuffl e was prompted in part by Lafayette City manager, and Matt Luttropp will be reclassi- and expressed their sorrow at seeing the only to purchase the venue, and whether the the- Engineer Tony Coe’s announcement that he fi ed as the engineering services manager,” says Moraga entertainment venue closed. Ques- ater is even viable in the long run continue. will be retiring on Feb. 12. Falk. ... continued on page A12 tions about whether the Moraga Community ... continued on page A4 Civic News A1-A12 Life in Lamorinda B1-B8 Sports C1-C4 Our Homes D1-D12 Interim town manager takes Fast SMC Which helm in Moraga – page A4 times on Women’s wood the race Basketball would burn Fire Districts A8 track for season starts best in your Campo – page C1. fi replace or MOFD outlines goals for student – pit? – page 2018 – page A8 page B1. D1. Page: A2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 CONGRATULATIONS TO DANA GREEN!

PROUDLY NAMED THE 2018 BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR BY THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

“If you don’t recognize this name, you really need to get out more often. Dana has been the leading Realtor in Lafayette for a decade and her love for Lafayette knows no bounds. Who knew the same streets she walked down as a child would one day Public Meetings be the place she would decide to do business and always with a smile. Being #1 is rewarding to Dana, but being involved with the community is just as important. Dana City Council is happy to share her success with many non-profits and their projects. How does Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. she do it? Passion for her clients and community and the help of one amazing team. Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Together they have helped shape this little town into something we are all proud of.” Planning Commission - Jay Lifson, Executive Director, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. LAFAYETTE’S #1 REALTOR FOR 10 STRAIGHT YEARS! Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. 925.339.1918|LICENSE # 01482454 DANAGREENTEAM.COM Design Review Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Emergency response training at schools includes active Arts & Science Discovery Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. shooter scenario School Board Meetings By Pippa Fisher Acalanes Union High School District Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. to this for the administrators of all to work on practicing the plan,” AUHSD Board Room the campuses,” explains Chris- says Christensen. “By rehearsing 1212 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette tensen. “Some of the smaller day- and talking about what could oc- www.acalanes.k12.ca.us cares had us do it with all of their cur in an emergency we are going Lafayette School District employees last year. Last year, we to be much better prepared when Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. focused a lot on making sure every- anything happens.” Regular Board Meeting one had basic incident command Feeling part of a team is im- District Offi ce Board Room training.” portant to Christensen. “Meeting 3477 School St., Lafayette Christensen says that his de- each other, shaking each other’s www.lafsd.k12.ca.us partment plans on doing more of hands is one of the most important Check online for agendas, meeting these types of courses with local things. They (teachers and staff) all notes and announcements City of Lafayette: businesses and anywhere crowds now know Larry and me – we’ve gather. “We had a few churches had a chance to meet them. When www.ci.lafayette.ca.us Phone: (925) 284-1968 mixed in with the various groups something happens, it’s no longer Chamber of Commerce: over the last classes as well.” strangers meeting – it’s people who www.lafayettechamber.org Christensen, who presented the have met and have a common foun- training himself along with Lafay- dation.” The Lafayette ette PD’s Youth Services Offi cer Christensen credits Lafayette Police Department Larry Seliga, spent much of the Schools Superintendent Rachel has changed their reporting and we hour reminding the teachers and Zinn for bringing this training in. Teachers and staff listen to the police chief discuss how to handle an emer- were unable to get the complete staff that their decisions and im- “She is a driving force behind the gency at Lafayette elementary school. Photo Pippa Fisher information before press time. mediate response to a shooter on programs within the schools,” he ou are not helpless. What school under gunfi re is the defi ni- campus matters and will make a says. “Yyou do matters.” This is tion of the unthinkable. But for difference, saving lives. Vice Mayor Cam Burks be- Is Lafayette the main message from Lafayette Christensen his attitude is never With some specifi c strategies lieves this initiative is of the utmost police in their emergency response that it can’t happen here. And his discussed, the message that stu- priority. “In my opinion, nothing ready for trainings, currently ongoing for all argument is that it is exactly by dents’ lives are the teachers’ re- is more important than protecting staff in Lafayette’s public elemen- thinking about it ahead of time sponsibilities until the police arrive our children. Chief Christensen’s cannabis? tary and middle schools. that people can be better prepared, and take care of the situation was forward-leaning approach with our By Pippa Fisher The trainings cover response to were they ever to be faced with loud and clear. “You have the abil- schools will enable our fantastic different emergencies but the focus that unthinkable situation, in the ity to save lives,” Christensen told community of educators to be pre- ith the legalization of rec- is largely on active shooter situa- same way that regular fi re drills at the audience. pared in the event of a crisis. This Wreational marijuana ef- tions. schools prepare for a fi re situation. “I think this type of training is is yet another example of how our fective from the beginning of “The intent is not to scare,” said The trainings are being held at important because like any team, police department’s innovative this month, does the wording of Lafayette police Chief Eric Chris- the schools for all staff including everyone has to know what the ba- emergency planning strategy is fo- Ordinance 660, adopted by the tensen. “Just to be prepared.” administrative and janitorial staff. sic plan is. Once everyone knows cused on the right things at the right city council at the end of 2017 to For most people the idea of a “We have done one series prior what the game plan is, then we start time.” impose further restrictions, go far enough? In November 2016, voters A transparent and ethical local government is of utmost passed Proposition 64 making the recreational use of cannabis importance to Lafayette’s ‘new’ mayor for adults legal, effective Jan. 1. By Pippa Fisher The proposition allows adults 21 says. The mayor also plays the truffl e makers, too. The couple on the library website, although years and older to possess up to euphonium with eighth graders will once again share their talents these free popular classes fi ll fast. one ounce of cannabis and to be in the Stanley Middle School during two upcoming classes put Tatzin’s fi rst goal for 2018 in- able to cultivate up to six plants Band, which he really enjoys, and on by the Lafayette Library on volves transparency. per property for personal use. Tatzin and his wife are talented Jan. 24 and Feb. 6. Signups are ... continued on page A11 Furthermore, local jurisdic- tions are able to impose reason- able regulations of their own on indoor and outdoor cultivation Melanie and Pamela are so grateful for the referrals and operating cannabis-related and business in 2017! We’ve been all over the businesses within the city. In No- map, but do love coming home to LaMorinda! vember the Lafayette City Coun- cil unanimously adopted Ordi- 1957 Skycrest Drive, Rossmoor 2208 El Lago Drive, Oakley nance 660 prohibiting outdoor Don Tatzin Lamo archive cannabis cultivation and all com- s Don Tatzin starts his eighth 1802 Tsosoro Court, Pinole 2706 Edward Ave, Concord mercial cannabis activities with Aterm as mayor and his 33rd 3352 Beechwood Drive, Lafayette 3639 Deer Trail Drive, Blackhawk the exception of cannabis deliver- year on the Lafayette City Coun- 4043 Valente Court, Lafayette 3881 Palmwood Drive, Concord ies originating outside the city. cil, he discussed goals for the up- 87 Bates Drive, Orinda 140 Walnut Meadows Court, Oakley Additionally Lafayette has coming year (and years beyond), added wording to ensure that all refl ecting on the changes he has 3227 Withers Avenue, Lafayette 339 Columbia Circle, Benicia deliveries within the city from seen and lessons he has learned 1020 Vista Pointe Circle, San Ramon 1205 Monticello Road, Lafayette state licensed retailers can only since he joined the council in 502 Florence Drive, Lafayette 2904 Rio Grande Drive, Antioch be transacted for electronic pay- 1985. This clearly isn’t his fi rst 91 Diablo View, Orinda 4006 Roland Drive, Concord ments, to address concerns about rodeo. 629 Crossridge Terrace, Orinda 4017 Terra Granada #8, Rossmoor delivery drivers carrying large Originally from Melbourne, amounts of cash. Florida, Tatzin has lived in La- 723 Park Hill Road, Danville 21665 Lake Chabot, Castro Valley Environmental Prevention fayette since 1976. He earned a 1413 Ptarmigan #8, Rossmoor 21859 Fallview Drive, Sonora Program Director at the Center for bachelor’s degree in urban stud- 2025 Golden Rain #8, Rossmoor 15 Crest Road, Lafayette Human Development Jaime Rich ies and planning as well as a says that she is very concerned bachelor’s in economics and a that both Orinda and Lafayette master’s in city planning from If we can help you in this new year, buy or sell a home, give us a call. have allowed mobile delivery. MIT, before earning a second “Allowing mobile deliv- master’s in economics in Austra- ery simply brings more mari- lia, where he worked for a time juana into the community and following his studies. into homes increasing access for Now retired, he and his wife, young people,” says Rich. “There Ellen, like to spend time at their are no written procedures for a cabin in the mountains whenever van driver delivering marijuana to possible along with their border know how to check IDs. How do collies, Cloud and Greylock. we know that they won’t be de- Tatzin appears to have bound- livering to someone under 21? We 201 Lafayette Circle, Suite 100 less energy, rising early most days Lafayette, CA 94549 don’t.” and fi nishing his (mostly daily) Pamela Halloran Melanie Peterson-Katz Rich questions whether police Real Estate Broker Realtor® swimming workout by 7 a.m. “I 925.323.4100 Listing and Selling for over 25 years! 925.765.4444 are prepared for issues around de- was a mediocre high school com- [email protected] [email protected] pamelahalloran.com melaniepeterson.pacificunion.com liveries. petitive swimmer and have kept License #: 00936191 License #:00890767 ... continued on page A11 at it when I can fi nd a pool,” he Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A3 Dana Green – at home in community KEITH By Pippa Fisher KATZMAN

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Moraga resident since 1966. Sucessfully selling real estate for over 32 years.

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Moraga Home Price Comparison Between 2016 & 2017

Under 2000 Sq. Ft. 2000-2500 Sq. Ft. Over 2500 Sq. Ft.

2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017

Total Homes Sold 28 34 37 49 29 60

Avg. Days on Market 16 17 18 21 35 41

Sold Over Asking Price 22 26 21 25 11 23 Dana Green, Business Person of the Year, pictured with her family, from left: daughter, Kendall, son, Brad, Dana and Todd Green. Photo provided Sold Under Asking Price 4 7 13 17 16 29 or Lafayette Realtor Dana two grown children, away at col- Sold at Asking Price 2 1 3 7 2 8 FGreen, it is all about commu- lege. She says she loves to walk Avg. Sales Price $1,079,000 $1,119,000 $1,280,000 $1,302,000 $1,548,000 $1,684,000 nity. In fact it is her love and appre- their golden retriever at the reser- ciation of community in Lafayette voir and counts among her inter- Avg. Sales Price Per Sq. Ft. $604 $642 $570 $575 $525 $531 that drives all she accomplishes ests gardening and interior design. and is a large part of why she is so She also counts her job among her deserving of this year’s Business interests, as she so loves what she Person of the Year award. does. Green needs no introduction to After college Green started Thank you for your continued support and referrals and please feel free many in the Lamorinda area. She a marketing and public relations to contact me any time with your questions. I would like to welcome all has been the No. 1 Realtor in La- company, Green Marketing. Next of the new residents of Moraga to one of the greatest places to live fayette for nine consecutive years, she drew on her love of interior de- in America. Never hesitate to e-mail or call. as well as No. 1 in Contra Costa sign and formed a staging compa- County for seven consecutive years ny, Tailored House Inc., marketing As always, I am here to help… I listen and I care! and No. 1 in Lamorinda for six con- homes through staging and from secutive years. there it was only a matter of time She has been named No. 47 in until she got her real estate license. the Wall Street Journal’s Top 1,000 To Green, the progression of I’m selling homes fast! Yours could be next! agents in the nation and No. 6 in her career is a continuation of her Call me for a no obligation visit! the San Francisco Bay Area by San marketing and PR start. “PR is a Francisco Magazine and the Luxu- big part of what I do,” says Green, 925 376 7777 | [email protected] ry Marketing Council. For the past explaining that just as advertising fi ve consecutive years Green has is telling a story, so too is selling a been the recipient of the Five Star house. “You are telling the story of Professional Award. the home.” But the awards and accolades, Green says that selling real es- while an indicator of her business tate in Lafayette is unique because savvy, don’t tell the whole story. there are no “cookie cutter” homes. The lifelong Lafayette resi- “You are not selling model A, B or dent, who attended Burton Val- C. Everything is older, different, ley Elementary School, Stanley with remodels and updates.” So she Middle School and Campolindo says that her team needs to under- High School and graduated from stand the homes and the neighbor- the University of the Pacifi c traces hoods as they match clients to fi nd her love and appreciation of the the perfect fi t. Lafayette community back to her Green clearly does it well. “If early years as a teenager when she you love the community you want and her two sisters lost their mother to do it right.” She says that rela- to cancer. Green says the family tionships are huge for her, explain- was so supported by the amazing ing that she strives to be her clients’ community at that time and again, realtor for life, to be a resource for seven years ago, when her father them. passed away. Green credits her team – she has Now at the head of a successful fi ve licensed Realtors working with realty business, Green is committed her, including her husband, Todd, Living & Selling Lamorinda to giving back to the community a real estate attorney, as well as she loves. Most recently the Dana staging, marketing and administra- Green Team partnered with the non- tive staff. She says that she is sur- profi t Grateful Gatherings to spon- rounded by wonderful and talented sor a chapter event in which they individuals on the team that make provided furnishing for two families her look good. Green explains that transitioning out of homelessness. it takes a team of people to stage, “The entire team worked all day to market and promote homes. Alone, set up the homes. It was exhausting she says, she would only be able to but so rewarding,” said Green. sell one home at a time. The team Additionally Green is a huge now has roughly 98 transactions supporter of schools and donates per year. to Lafayette Partners in Education Green’s longtime friend, who with every house sale they make also now works as a consultant in 3266 Sweet Drive, Lafayette and is a major sponsor of LPIE’s brand and operations for The Green 3BD/2BA | 1,202sf | .20 acres auction fundraiser. She supports Team, Ann Marie Quinn says that 3266SweetDrive.com | Sold for $1,177,000 the Lafayette Library and Learning for her the best way to sum it up is SOLD with Multiple Offers Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Green’s unwavering passion for the Hospital Oakland and the Lafayette Lafayette community. “All aspects, Chamber of Commerce as a spon- not only a particular neighborhood sor of the annual holiday lights and or restaurant or business – but her “It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette” optimism, her ability to connect event. people and businesses in various Green also sponsors the Lafay- ways, and her desire for all to suc- ette Juniors’ Annual Kitchen Tour, ceed and to fully enjoy being part having started that event herself of a true community.” over 18 years ago when she was Of being named Business Per- chairperson of the major fundraiser. son of the Year, Green says she Green feels very connected to is honored. “It is humbling. I am the community. She says there are grateful to so many people and reminders all over the city of her appreciative of the people who 232 Calle La Mesa, Moraga family’s involvement – her father, nominated me and to the Lafayette 4BD/2BA | 1,962sf | .37 acres who worked in industrial/commer- Chamber of Commerce for all they cial real estate, volunteered on the do.” Sold for $1,475,000 Parks and Recreation Commission “I owe so much to this commu- SOLD - Represented Buyers and was instrumental in estab- nity for their support and belief in lishing the bike trail. Her mother me,” she says. “How lucky is that, Lisa Brydon 925.285.8336 | Kristi Ives 925.788.8345 worked as an aid at Burton Valley to be embraced by a community for www.BrydonIvesTeam.com Elementary School. a whole life?” CalBRE#: 01408025 [email protected] Green and her husband have CalBRE#: 01367466 Page: A4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 More than a Realtor, a whole team of Experts! 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Monday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m. few months to give the benefi t of grandparents coming to the United moving on after fi ve to eight years Council Chambers and Community his years of experience to the town. States at the beginning of the 20th for a better opportunity or because Meeting Room, 335 Rheem Blvd. Holgersson started working in century, a father who went back to of a change in elected offi cials. School Board Meetings Moraga a month ago; although the Sweden after the Great Depression, Holgersson says that the job of Moraga School District offi ce’s doors were closed, he used and a Swedish mother who left her the city manager is mostly outside Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. the quiet time to get familiar with country at age 17, after World War of the offi ce, meeting people. He Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School upcoming issues. He said a head- II, on a boat with one hope: that her has tackled much bigger problems Auditorium hunter called him when he was on fi ancé would be on the dock when than those in Moraga, and that 1010 Camino Pablo, Moraga a cruise with his wife and he inter- she arrived. gives him a calm perspective about www.moraga.k12.ca.us See also AUHSD meeting page A2 viewed with the Moraga council The manager’s fi rst government the small California town. via Skype. His fi rst response had job was with the city of Davenport, Talking about the fi scal emer- Check online for agendas, meeting been “no,” since he was enjoying Iowa. Early on, his personality and gency that the town declared, he notes and announcements retirement after leaving Modesto, talent led him toward community says that most cities grapple with Town of Moraga: Jim Holgersson in his new Moraga his last city manager position, but building to address social chal- similar issues and that a 50 per- www.moraga.ca.us offi ce. Photo Sophie Braccini he could not long resist the tempta- lenges. He remembers how in San cent reserve, such as what Moraga Phone: (925) 888-7022 here must be something left of tion of effecting change once again. Jose, as deputy city manager, he had, is an unattainable dream for Chamber of Commerce: This adventurous Swedish an- The interim manager says that was in charge of creating neighbor- most cities. The recommendation www.moragachamber.org cestors in Jim Holgersson’s blood he is a child of the ‘60s and as he hood associations that led public- is 15 percent reserve, or about $1.1 Moraga Citizens’ Network: to explain the many adventures he was developing into adulthood private partnerships to address million for Moraga, something he www.moragacitizensnetwork.org lived as manager of cities in many there were many positive public the population’s needs in terms of believes is attainable. Holgersson states. From Texas to Michigan, fi gures that led him to believe that safety, employment and housing. would not comment about whether Moraga from Illinois to California, Holg- public service was the place to Holgersson does not believe that or not it had been a good idea to de- Police ersson has lived the highs and the make a difference. He chose local the government can solve every- clare the fi nancial emergency; the Report lows, the excitements and the chal- government, where he felt that he thing, but that it can be a catalyst experienced manager is not some- lenges of the profession, keeping Summary coverss could have a measurable impact. to energize partners. From Waco, one to judge in haste and without intact in his heart a desire for social Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 Holgersson was raised by par- Texas, to Germantown, Tennessee, the whole picture. improvement and building commu- ents who emigrated from Sweden. or Kalamazoo, Michigan, Holgers- ... continued on page A9 Alarms 11 nities. In Moraga, he should have a The family history is intricate, with son tackled some tough city issues, Traffi c 21 Suspicious Circumstances 4 Suspicious Subject 1 Rheem Theatre ... continued from page A1 Suspicious Vehicle 4 Derek Zemrak announced Jan. not respond to a request for com- a CPA, said that if anyone looked from 128 in 2006 to just 78 in 2017. Service To Citizen 13 3 that the Rheem Theatre would ment in time for this article. at the numbers from a purely fi nan- The number of movie screens in the Patrol Request 10 911 Hangup close on Jan. 7. He, with partner Zemrak confi rmed that he was cial perspective, that person would U.S. has stayed stable over the last Leonard Pirkle and the large team not abandoning the town. He added throw in the towel. For Zemrak, six years. Independent theaters, 20 Block Shuey Dr. Accident Properly of volunteers and employees, in- that he would come back if the the- however, offering theater and mov- often historical buildings, are de- Bank Of America vested a wealth of imagination and ater would become a community- ies to the community is a matter of veloping ways to anchor urban Moraga Way/School St. passion to transform the old venue owned nonprofi t venue. love. and suburban neighborhoods and Barking Dog into a vibrant community gather- Over the past eight years, Zem- The fi lm industry as a whole has inventing creative public-private 200 Block Scofi eld Dr. ing spot. But in the end, Zemrak rak and Pirkle made the Rheem been facing stagnation, if not a de- partnerships, seeking help through Civil said that it did not make sense to a place for great movies, raised cline in movie attendance over the the National Park Service to reno- Police Department continue to personally sponsor the enough money to purchase digital last 10 years. The Motion Picture vate older venues. Civil Standby operations every month. projectors, created a fi lm museum Association of America reported in Zemrak said that the Orinda Not Available Disturbing The Peace On Sunday night emotions ran and a Hall of Fame, and held count- 2016 that the U.S./Canada box of- Theatre that he is also operating 10 Block Woodford Dr. high with fi nal moviegoers. Resi- less events, including a large por- fi ce revenue was $11.4 billion, up 2 with Pirkle is doing well and will Excessive Speed dent Edy Schwartz, who has spent tion of the California Independent percent from $11.1 billion in 2015, continue to show blockbusters as Moraga Rd./St. Marys Rd. the last fi ve years supporting the Film Festival, at the venue. But a relatively fl at number since 2009. well independent fi lms. He plans Moraga Rd./Corliss Dr. theater, sent a message to all her Zemrak says that movie attendance The preliminary numbers for 2017 to continue to run the CAIFF there Juvenile Disturbance friends thanking Zemrak and Pirkle never really took off at the theater, show a decline both in terms of and at the Castro in San Francisco Safeway for putting their hearts and souls that the upkeep of the 60-year-old number of tickets sold and revenue. in 2018. Campolindo High School into the Rheem for the past eight theater was very high and that labor The number of movies released by Library Loitering years. Citizen of the Year Bobbie costs also went up. Zemrak, who is major studios has sharply declined Preston summarized the general 500 Block Augusta Dr. Lost Property mood when she said that the closure Police Department was a huge blow to the community. Local Knowledge | Extraordinary Results 300 Block Park St. Tom Frainier, CEO of Semifreddi’s Loud Party Bakery and huge supporter of the 10 Block Waterloo Pl. Rheem felt sad at losing Moraga’s 10 Block Julianna Ct. sole entertainment venue. And Paul Medical Hospital Concierge Real EstateEsta Services James, a longtime Moraga resident, 300 Block Tharp Dr. Ordinance Violation could not believe that the theater was closing and told Zemrak that CombinedC 40+ yearss ooff unparalleledunpaaraallele ed seservice 20 Block Sarah Ln. Petty Theft he would participate in a citizen-led Representing buyersers & sesellersllers in LLamorindaamorinda 100 Block Miramonte Dr. effort to salvage the venue. The theater will stay intact for 600 Block Moraga Rd. TrendT setting mamarketingrkketiing customizedcustomiizedd fforor eacheach hhohomeme Purse Shoplift now, with all its equipment, but it 400 Block Center St. is closed for the foreseeable future. Committed to helping you achieve your goals Public Assembly Check Tom Schnurr, president of the Mor- Rheem Valley Shopping Center (2) aga Community Foundation, said Campolindo High School Reckless Driving that the board was sad to hear that the Rheem Theatre was going dark. Campolindo High School BernieBernie & Moraga Rd./Sky Hy Dr. MCF was created about two years RRyersonyerson TTeameam Camino Ricardo/Moraga Way ago with a primary goal to sup- Supplemental Report port community projects, includ- Home Goods Moraga ing funding strategies to keep the Home Goods Moraga theater open as a nonprofi t. Schnurr Are you considering selling your home? 400 Block Center St. confi rmed that over the past year, Bank Of America the MCF has worked toward se- Traffi c Hazard If so, please give us a call for assistance. We would be happy to provide curing a long-term future for the Rheem Blvd./Moraga Rd. you with a complimentary market analysis of your home’s value, as well as Verbal Dispute theatre and that it still hopes that a a comprehensive marketing plan detailing how to get you the highest sale 40 Block Cumberland Ln. viable solution can be reached that price in today’s market! Welfare Check benefi ts the community as a whole. St. Marys Rd./Stafford Dr. Moraga Mayor Dave Trotter 100 Block Danefi eld Pl. (2) also came to the last showing. He Bernieie & Ryerson Team said he feels optimistic a solution might be found with the property 925 200 2222 or 925 878 9685 Please... owner Mahesh Puri. While no one [email protected] was willing to confi rm anything, [email protected] it seems that discussions with the License # 00686144 | 01418309 owner have been going on for some time. For months now Zemrak and Pirkle had a month-to-month lease with the theater’s owner. Puri did License # 01866771 Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A5 experience the difference Sign up for Winter/Spring When it comes to your most important real ANA ZIMMANK estate investments, trust the professional Classes and Activities SRES who is exceeding expectations every day. 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Jan. 27: A day for West Commons By Sophie Braccini space passive park instead. The developer fi nally agreed to take the fi ll off site; some of it went to the other Summerhill develop- ADAM HAMALIAN ment off Rheem Boulevard. 925.708.5630 Onoda will support every ef- [email protected] fort toward making her dream www.HamalianProperties.com come true: creating an open Realtor® | CalBRE# 01917597 space recreational area in the • Residential Realtor® middle of town, not high up in • Senior Housing Specialist the hills, where school children • Certifi ed Probate Specialist can go study the natural fauna and fl ora of our region, and 999 OAK HILL ROAD, #100 where residents of all ages can LAFAYETTE enjoy a peaceful and beautiful CALBRE#01882902 Star Thistle Photos provided space.

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$ 99 10 OFFER EXPIRES: 3/31/18 Bristly Oxtongue hat do you do for a park which would be 8 feet deep. As (regular price $18, Wthat needs extra care in a planning commissioner at the seniors and kids $16) a town that has barely enough time, she went onsite and cre- maintenance staff to do the ev- ated a visual simulation of what eryday upkeep? If you’re the the fi ll would do to the old pear town of Moraga, you call on vol- trees and asked her fellow plan- Orinda Village 1 Camino Sobrante #5, Orinda (Across from Safeway, Next to Starbucks) 925-254-7474 unteers. ning commissioners to recom- Rheem Valley Plaza 564 Center St., Moraga (Between TJMaxx & CVS, Next to Massage Envy) 925-376-9000 The new downtown Moraga mend the creation of an open open space passive park, West Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm • Sat 8am-7pm • Sun 8am-7pm Commons, was found riddled with invasive plants when it opened to the public last Septem- ber. At its November meeting, Gallery of 2017 Listings and Sales! the Park and Recreation Com- mission, all volunteer residents, Happy New Year to these and all of our clients! made the unusual decision to vol- unteer to clean up the park them- selves in the coming months. Once the town of Moraga of- fi cially accepts the completed project from Summerhill, which is still the offi cial owner of the park, the previously announced Available - Not on MLS Available - Not on MLS Sold! Representing Seller Sold! Representing Buyer Sold! Representing Seller 4015 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette 212 Dorchester Ln, Alamo 22 Via Barcelona, Moraga 912 Augusta Dr, Moraga 325 Glorietta Blvd, Orinda Jan. 27 work day will be resched- uled. Once a date is set, commis- sioners will be calling on other residents to come and help. When naturalist Malcolm Sproul visited the park last Octo- ber he was quick to point out the Bristly Oxtongue that covered Sold! Representing Buyer Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Buyer Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller most of an area that should be 306 Bonanza Wy, Danville 51 Donna Maria Wy, Orinda 131 Valley Oaks Dr, Alamo 26 Loma Vista Dr, Orinda 110 Montclair Pl, San Ramon grassland in the 2.5-acre park. He recently added that it would be a good idea to start removing the perennial invasive now, and that another cleanup will be needed in the spring. As far as Star Thistle, another invasive plant present in Sold! Rep. Buyer & Seller Sold! Represented Buyer Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Rep. Buyer & Seller Sold! Represented Buyer the park, it is not visible now as it 200 Glory Lily Ct, San Ramon 402 East E St, Benecia 1056A Larch Ave, Moraga 10 Creekledge Ct, Danville 157 Westchester St, Moraga is an annual, but the seeds are in the ground. Sproul indicated that July would be the best time to remove these plants, before they spread the next seed generation. Vice Mayor Teresa Onoda was delighted when resident Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller Bobbie Preston came to the town 1601 Hunskaer Cyn, Lafayette 14552 Lark St, San Leandro 215 Grover Ln, Walnut Creek 2597 Oak Rd, Walnut Creek 6552 Bantry Bay St, Dublin council at the end of last year and made a case for the maintenance of the park, its grassland and its old pear trees. Onoda has been fi ghting for the very existence of this park since the project came to the planning commission as Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Seller Sold! Represented Buyer part of the Summerhill devel- 3705 Highland Ct, Lafayette 8 Panoramic Ave, Pittsburg 2129 Ascot Dr #12, Moraga 1810 Ralston Ave, Richmond 1155 Alta Mesa, Moraga opment of Harvest Court, off Camino Ricardo. She remembers how the vacant space was fi rst scheduled to receive fi ll from the grading for the new homes, Share your thoughts, insights and opinions with your community. [email protected] I [email protected] Send a letter to the editor: 25 [email protected] Page: A6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 MW~ Maureen Wilbur ~ Off Market Opportunity ~ Shown by Appointment Only! Updated 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Townhome on Coveted Street in Summit Ridge Orinda ~Near Award Winning Public Meetings Lafayette Schools! City Council Call Maureen Tuesday, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Library Auditorium, Orinda Library Direct: (925) 389-6161 [email protected] 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 www.MaureenWilbur.com CalBRE #01268536 Planning Commission ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Maureen Wilbur Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Offi ce is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affi liated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Citizens’ Infrastructure Trash talking with a 2018 may bring surprises Oversight Commission Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. techie accent for Bella Oaks development Sarge Littlehale Community Room, By Sora O’Doherty By Sora O’Doherty 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 School Board Meetings Orinda Union School District Monday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m. Regular Board Meeting 8 Altarinda Rd., Orinda www.orindaschools.org See also AUHSD meeting page A2 Check online for agendas, meeting notes and announcements City of Orinda: www.cityoforinda.org Phone (925) 253-4200 Chamber of Commerce: www.orindachamber.org The Orinda Association: www.orindaassociation.org Bella Oaks site Photos Sore O’Doherty ast June Paul Ugenti, develop- food vendors, local produce and Ler of the Bella Oaks project at more. 25 Orinda Way, was disappointed Ugenti says that he has two new Orinda Police Department when the city council refused to tenants as anchors, and is aiming to Incident Summary Report grant a waiver that would let him put together the best of the East Dec. 24 to Dec. 30 lease a large ground fl oor space Bay under one roof. “We continue to Chase Bank. But now Ugenti to focus on creating a casual gour- Alarms 28 has done a turnaround and come met food destination for Lamorinda 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 4 up with what might be an excit- residents and beyond,” he added. Traffi c 52 ing project for the city, more in He plans to put the building permit Suspicious Circumstances Bigbelly trash cans in downtown Walnut Creek Photo Sora O’Doherty 2 line with the concept of downtown to the planning commission soon, Suspicious Subjects 6 rinda will soon be consider- the container, which, for a regular Suspicious Vehicles development: he wants to turn the and hopes to break ground on the 11 Oing joining the ranks of those trash can is typically about 90 per- Patrol Request space into a gourmet market hall, project in May. His aim is to de- 4using “smart” trash cans provided cent. Security Check much like the Oxbow public mar- liver the space in the fi rst quarter of 55 by Bigbelly. The company, which Because of the solar-powered Service To Citizen ket in Napa – a sprawling market- next year. 19 has been in business for 14 years, high-tech components contained in Supplemental Report place that features a riverside deck, 5uses technology to make trash and each Bigbelly container, they can Abandoned Vehicle recycling collection greener and also function as Wi-Fi hot spots 100 Block Camino Don Miguel Accident Injury more effi cient in cities, on univer- with an approximately 200-foot ra- sity campuses and other venues. dius, although Orinda is not consid- Valley View Dr./Moraga Way Auto Burglary Used in a signifi cant number of ering this feature. locales in California, including UC The possibility of contracting 10 Block Wilder Rd. Beat Info Berkeley, the Yerba Buena Center with Bigbelly will come before the in San Francisco, and the city of city council early this year. More San Pablo Dam Rd./Bear Creek Death Non Criminal Walnut Creek, Bigbelly receptacles information about the company can 100 Block Lombardy Ln. can also be found in all 50 states be found at http://bigbelly.com. Dependent Adult Abuse and 54 countries around the world.

100 Block Orchard Rd. The sleek, fully enclosed con- Fire/Ems Response Info tainers utilize 100 percent renew- Moraga Way/Valley View Dr. able solar power for their “smart” Identity Theft functions. The bins can periodi- Police Department cally compact the contents and use Juvenile Disturbance a cellular data system to commu- Orinda Theater nicate the condition of each bin to Loud Music the responsible authority, including 40 Block Descanso Dr. how full the bin is as well as any Medical Hospital maintenance issues. A software 100 Block Stein Way program allows the authority to see 300 Block Overhill Rd. when the bin needs to be emptied, Occupied Stalled Vehicle which can reduce costs by avoid- Camino Pablo/Santa Maria Way ing unnecessary trips to empty bins Ordinance Violation that don’t need it, which also means 20 Block Ramona Dr. that the damage to streets caused by Other Non Criminal large, heavy garbage trucks can be Manzanita Dr./Camino Pablo reduced as well. Out Investigate Orinda’s Director of Public 100 Block Orchard Rd. Works Larry Theis said some trash Prom Shoot and recycling from city locations is 100 Block Orinda Way processed by a subcontractor to Re- Public Nuisance public Services. Containers in the Santa Maria Way/Camino Pablo parks are picked up by the city and Resist Delay or Obstruct brought to a central point. While 10 Block Theatre Sq. the cost of the Bigbelly service is Traffi c Hazard signifi cant, he said, it can be tak- Moraga Way/Brookside Rd. en out of the city’s reserve “trash Vehicle Theft fund” under the contract with the 70 Block Oak Rd. Recycle Smart joint powers author- Verbal Dispute ity. Long term, the city believes 300 Block Camino Sobrante that costs will be reduced by lower Violation Custody Order pickup and maintenance costs. 300 Block Village View Ct. Kevin Schoenthaler, Bigbelly Welfare Check regional accounts director, ex- 10 Block Orinda Way plained that the company produces Library a variety of systems in order to Rite Aid provide the right sized solution for each customer. High capacity con- Thank you for recycling tainers have the ability to compact this paper. It is printed on at the contents, while standard capac- least 50% recycled material ity containers do not. Compaction and vegetable based ink and is only one part of the system. He should be recycled again. also explained that the compaction used on recycling bins is very light: not enough to break glass bottles or even push the tops off, but suffi - cient to reduce the amount of air in Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A7 Are you planning to sell a home in 2018? Rodent Proofi ng Home demand remains high, inventory is tight. Learn about Honest Rodent Proofi ng’s The new tax law impacts many buyers, so planning industry-leading 4-step process to get and execution will be critical to maximizing your rid of rats, mice and other rodents. return. If you are considering selling or buying, GUARANTEED then it's time to strategize - call me! FREE In-Home Inspection, Integrity Knowledge Results Mention Lamorinda Weekly for a 10% discount Frank Woodward CalBRE#01335916 Call 925-433-3988 Realtor®, Luxury Property Specialist www.honestrodentproofi ng.com T. 925.788.4963 Servicing the Bay Area to Sacramento [email protected] ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Office is Owned by a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Real estate agents affiliatedith w Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. Art & Garden Center rises in Wilder By Sora O’Doherty

The Art and Garden Center groundbreaking in June 2017 Photos Sora O’Doherty The Art and Garden Center at Wilder as of Jan. 5. t has been a long time coming, but the Art and Garden Center at Wilder is taking shape and with the Sierra Club, Save Open Space, and Golden Gate Audubon Society to resolve key Iwill open to the public this year. The Center is a 6,600-square-foot building that features community concerns and reserved a location at the south end of the valley for an Art and a 3,150-square-foot room that can accommodate many different uses. Accordion walls en- Garden Center. In March 2005, the City Council approved the Second Amended and Re- able this space to be subdivided into three separate studios, and the building also features an stated Development Agreement, which included the terms for a 6,000 square foot Art and additional, separate studio to maximize programming potential. The building wraps around Garden Center. a small amphitheater area, which serves as an outdoor gathering space. Behind the building Construction on the Wilder project began in July 2006, but the economic recession of will be a garden area and one of the fi ve sports fi elds that make up the Wilder fi eld complex. 2008-11 presented many challenges. In 2011, Wilder and the city of Orinda entered discus- The overall facility offers tremendous fl exibility for uses by Orinda’s parks and recreation sions to considered relocation of the Art and Garden Center to the Community Playfi elds department. to increase recreational use and synergy. Ground was broken in June of 2017 and it is an- The history of the project goes back more than a decade. In 2003 the Orinda City Coun- ticipated that the center will be open to the public by this summer, some 15 years from the cil subcommittee approved Wilder’s development agreement. In 2004, the developer worked beginning of the development agreement.

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93 Moraga Way, Suite 103, Orinda, CA 94563 (925) 254-0505 www.villageassociates.com facebook.com/VillageAssociates instagram.com/VillageAssociates Page: A8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 Plenty of ‘new’ for MOFD in 2018 By Nick Marnell Hall complex. board approval of the contract on ligan, who offered special thanks New goals were proposed for March 9 and the fi rst shovels to hit nonetheless via a $2,500 donation the district by Orinda resident the ground March 21. to the Rescue One Foundation, a Fire Districts Richard Nelson, starting with the The chief shared news from nonprofi t which supports emergen- Public Meetings timely rebuild of Fire Station 43, the Milligan family of Santa Bar- cy medical programs and purchases Moraga-Orinda Fire around the corner from which Nel- bara, whose house was saved by an medical equipment for the district.

District son lives. “The public will forgive MOFD strike team during the De- Barber added a new topic under Board of Directors mistakes of the past but only if they cember Southern California wild- the district announcement section Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. are not repeated in the future,” Nel- fi res. Fire roared down the hillside of the meeting, calling for future Go to the website for meeting son said of the beleaguered proj- into the neighborhood and burned agenda items to be discussed by the location, times and agendas. Visit ect that suffered through two false houses on all sides of the Milligan board. Barber kicked off the new www.mofd.org starts in 2017. Nelson also stressed property, and due to the efforts of format by offering quick reinforce- the importance of improving the in- Capt. John Bensley, engineer Da- ment to Nelson, ordering an agenda adequate fl ow at many Orinda fi re vid Mazaika and fi refi ghter-para- item for Feb. 21 on steps to take to ConFire Board of Directors hydrants, which are owned by the medics Andrew Leach and Jeremy improve the inadequate water fl ow Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1:30 p.m. In the district crosshairs in 2018 East Bay Municipal Utility District. Kshevatzky, Marshall Milligan of underperforming district fi re hy- Board Chamber room 107, Photo Nick Marnell “It’s time to work with the city of said his house was unscathed. drants. Administration Building, he Moraga-Orinda Fire Dis- Orinda and EBMUD,” Nelson said. Milligan thanked the MOFD The district also announced a 651 Pine St., Martinez Ttrict redefi ned the “new” of the “It’s our problem, not somebody crew members for their effort. new meeting schedule for 2018, For meeting times and agendas, new year Jan. 3 as new board presi- else’s problem.” “Their response was as profes- doubling the number to the fi rst and visit http://alturl.com/5p9pu. dent Brad Barber convened the fi rst New Fire Chief Dave Win- sional as their performance in the third Wednesdays of each month, 2018 district meeting at a new time nacker announced a new schedule fi eld. They said they appreciate the rotating between Moraga and Orin- – 6:15 p.m. – in a new location – a for the Station 43 rebuild, with bid- opportunity to serve and don’t de- da. conference room at the Orinda City ding on the project to close Jan. 19, serve any special thanks,” said Mil- Share your thoughts, insights and opinions with your community. Send a letter ConFire all-day training session preps first responders to the editor: letters@lamorinda for medical emergencies weekly.com

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The recruits learn how to use a Rapid Intervention Crew pack. A Rapid Intervention Crew is a specialized fi re crew that rescues fi refi ghters in distress. Photos courtesy Danny Nguyen, ConFire Contra Costa LAFCO seeks one special individual By Nick Marnell f you made a new year’s reso- Local Agency Formation Com- is an independent agency created members from the Board of Super- Ilution to become more active mission may be just what you are by the state of California, charged visors, two members from munici- in local government, an alternate looking for. with encouraging orderly growth, pal councils, two members from public seat with the Contra Costa According to statute, LAFCO discouraging urban sprawl and independent special district boards preserving agricultural and open and one public member, plus one space lands. The commission alternate in each sector. Alternate meets these objectives by regulat- members participate in meetings, ing the boundaries of cities and but vote only when the regular special districts and conducting member is absent or has a confl ict CHANGING municipal services reviews and of interest. The alternate public other special studies. member recently resigned, hence Lamorinda residents may be the current opening. THE WAY familiar with the commission’s Candidates face few rigid re- objective of regulating special dis- quirements. Lou Ann Texiera, THE WORLD trict boundaries, as the city of La- LAFCO executive offi cer, said fayette considered seceding from that since the alternate public the Contra Costa County Fire Pro- member is a public offi cial, that AGES tection District in 2013 and briefl y person must fi ll out a standard an- discussed annexation by the Mor- nual fi nancial disclosure statement aga-Orinda Fire District. Had the with the California Fair Political city and the two districts worked Practices Commission. The alter- out the details of the planned de- nate public member may not be an tachment and annexation, MOFD elected public offi cial or a member or the city would have submitted of a special district board. an application to LAFCO for ap- “I’m not set on a certain type proval. of person, other than someone “LAFCO would consider the who is willing to invest the time impact on the government agen- required, is interested in planning, The Only Home Care Solution Offering an Innovative, cies, and would look out for the land use, public safety and health- Science-Based Approach to Aging best interests of the residents of care, and has a strong sense of fi s- Contra Costa County,” said Lafay- cal responsibility,” said District 2 Home Care Assistance has elevated the standard of care for older adults ette Mayor Don Tatzin, a LAFCO Supervisor and LAFCO Commis- commissioner since 2010. sioner Candace Andersen. ™ through our Balanced Care Method , a holistic approach to care for Tatzin said that most of the ap- Tatzin stressed that public sec- older adults that promotes healthy mind, body and spirit and is based on plications that LAFCO receives tor experience is not required of the scientifically studied lifestyles of the longest-living people in the world. deal with annexations and consoli- those applying for the alternate dations. If LAFCO doesn’t agree public position. “You have got to with the submitted terms, it would be comfortable looking out for Speak to a Care Advisor to schedule your free in-home consultation today. send the parties back to restructure what’s best for the residents of the deal or to rethink the entire Contra Costa County,” repeated process. In rare events, LAFCO is Tatzin, a member of the LAFCO From our family to yours! 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite P sued over its decision. “LAFCO ad hoc committee that will inter- 925-233-6166 Lafayette, CA 94549 doesn’t lose many of those law- view candidates and recommend HomeCareAssistance.com/Lafayette Next to Whole Foods! suits,” Tatzin said. fi nalists to the commission. Contra Costa LAFCO com- Details of the position, includ- prises seven voting members and ing an application, are listed on the Serving Happy Clients Across Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga! four alternates. These include two Contra Costa LAFCO website. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A9 Letters to the Editor Go Gaels women’s basketball! and watched a bit of pregame, then During all this time we have been lective sense of community. The council meeting but this is a spec- the game, one would be home by paying the same taxes and assess- requirements for a road to become ulative guess and in my opinion As one of four retired guys who 8:15 p.m. – two and a half well ments as our neighbors on public public exceed the specifi cations possibly an order of magnitude follow women’s and men’s St. spent hours. roads. We regularly clear debris of many, possibly most, currently to high. (Caltrans only spends Mary’s Basketball please note that Please join us on Jan. 18 and from our road drains. When our publicly maintained residential about $100,000 per mile lane for Thursday, Jan. 18 the St. Mary’s cheer on the Women of St. Mary’s street drainage gets blocked we streets. In addition to bringing our road maintenance.) It seems to me Women will play the Gonzaga basketball. Go women’s Gaels. individually call Roto-Rooter street up to unreasonable specifi - reasonable to have the city coun- women in Moraga at 6:30 p.m. We and pay the bill. When the road cations staff have also suggested cil request a survey of all private will be at midcourt cheering for William R. Anderson needed repaving, we asked all the a special 20 year assessment for roads and their culverts to be able the women and we ask that all of Moraga property owners to share in the our road would be required. This to assess the repair and mainte- the Lamorinda community make cost but only a few were willing seems both excessive ($1000/ nance cost realistically. Some of plans to attend this game to show Thank you for the article on pri- to participate. We really wish to year/parcel) and unfair, as we these costs may be shared with support for these student athletes, vate roads maintain friendly relations with have been paying for both our the state and federal government every one of whom will graduate our neighbors so recourse to the own private road maintenance and by increased miles in the public with an earned degree. I think the unfairness of having law is not an option. Furthermore paying taxes and assessments all infrastructure. When St. Mary’s travels to about a quarter of Orinda residents the law is not clear on the cost along. The Orinda private road resi- Gonzaga they will be met by 6,000 pay for all public road mainte- sharing responsibilities. It is of course reasonable for dents enjoin their public road Bulldog fans. Our women usu- nance without getting any support Road maintenance public funds the city council to hesitate taking neighbors to stand in solidarity ally play before 400 or so fans. So for their private road maintenance both avoids neighbor alienation on the additional liability, but the with them to rectify this inequity. there are more than 3,000 empty was under-emphasized. and acts as a disaster insurance cost is completely unknown. The This issue has been ignored for seats available for the Lamorinda I had only lived in big cities pri- policy. Should a road collapse and private roads have not been sur- too long. community to fi ll and cheer on the or to purchasing my Orinda home an expensive repair be required veyed to determine their current women as our McKeon gym holds 23 years ago. When the agent told the cost is shared by all Orinda condition. An estimate of $22 mil- Charles Porges 3,500. me it was a private road my reac- residents rather than falling upon lion was mentioned in the last city Orinda Some of these role models are tion was “My how quaint,” not the few residents of one particular Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the express views of the writer and not necessarily babysitters and nannies for your having any understanding of the private road. those of the Lamorinda Weekly. All published letters will include the writer’s name and children. This game is an opportu- implications. The city council represents the city/town of residence -- we will only accept letters from those who live in, or own a nity for the community to show its My fellow private road resi- interests of the entire community business in, the communities comprising Lamorinda (please give us your phone number for verifi cation purposes only). Letters should be 350 words or less; letters of up to 500 support for the women. The game dents have been maintaining our of Orinda, yet to date it has failed words will be accepted on a space-available basis. Visit www.lamorindaweekly.com for starts at 6:30 p.m., so if a fan and culverts and our private road with to deal with this fundamental un- submission guidelines. Email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda family left the house at 5:45 p.m. our own funds for about 50 years. fairness which diminishes our col- Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 EBMUD updated Watershed Master Plan available for public view By Nick Marnell extensions and to improve public type of item that would trigger this watershed document now proposes access and egress and emergency provision,” said Richard Sykes, about seven miles of trails in the Pi- access to this area.” EBMUD Director of Water and nole Watershed which will be open However, the concern of north Natural Resources. to bicycles and about one mile from Orinda residents over the inad- Larry Theis, Orinda director Tilden down to San Pablo Dam equate water fl ow from many of of Public Works and Engineering, Road. Given the limited size of the hydrants is not addressed under had no comment on the Watershed this, we decided to not call for the fi re and fuels management. “That Master Plan as his department had trial but to just change the signage directive regarding coordination not yet reviewed the document. and trail confi guration to make it with Orinda is not a new goal but Regarding a recreational direc- happen,” Sykes said. continues the type of coordination tive that affects all of Lamorinda, The public has until Jan. 29 to we have had in the past regarding EBMUD had proposed a two-year submit comments to the district re- shared boundaries, interface ar- trial for allowing mountain bikes garding its 2017 Watershed Master eas, rights of way, etc. Upsizing on a limited number of its trails, but Plan. The document is available on the water distribution system to the trial period was not specifi cally the EBMUD website. increase hydrant fl ows is not the mentioned in the master plan. “The Siesta Valley in Orinda Photo courtesy EBMUD ach Lamorinda community ta County Fire Protection District, Epresents a unique challenge to which responds to fi re and other the East Bay Municipal Utility Dis- emergency calls in the Lafayette You Already Know Us … trict as it manages the 29,000 acres watershed area. of land and water under its jurisdic- Moraga So let us help you prepare to sell tion. Many of those challenges are EBMUD states its goal of “co- your home this year! outlined in the EBMUD 2017 Wa- ordinating with the town of Moraga tershed Master Plan, released for on the planning and development public scrutiny in December. Here of the Larch Avenue area to limit To sell your home in 2018 start by getting rid of “stuff”. are examples of district manage- water paragraph quality effects, De-clutter & deep clean your home. Buyers pay a premium ment directives for each local mu- risk of wildfi re, and degradation of for well maintained homes so take a hard look at what nicipality. views on the Upper San Leandro “should have” been & needs to be done (gutters, painting, landscaping). Also get a Home Lafayette Reservoir watershed.” The Larch & Pest Inspection now. This will give you an idea of work & repair costs up front. EBMUD manages not only the Avenue area lies in the drainage of Prepare yourselves. Separate your emotions from the process & water in the Lafayette Reservoir Moraga Creek, which drains to the begin to treat your home as a commodity that needs to get the but also the land in the watershed reservoir. highest price possible. surrounding it. An ongoing district According to Interim Town Finally, let us give you a free current valuation of your home goal is to “continue to modify as Manager Jim Holgersson, EBMUD based on competition & the current market. necessary and implement the La- “made a broad PR presentation fayette Reservoir watershed fi re about new water infrastructure sys- Larry Duson 415-297-2680 tem-wide which was in response to management plan” and to maintain [email protected] the fi re roads in the watershed. Ac- inquiries about why EBMUD rates cording to the district Lafayette were going up. Otherwise we are Jeanne Jones 925-989-2262 Reservoir Vegetation Management not aware of the details yet.” [email protected] Plan, accessible watershed areas Orinda are mowed, and “goats and sheep, Just about the entire city of supplied by Goats-r-Us, may also Orinda lies within either the San be supplemented into the treatment Pablo Reservoir or the Upper San regime, if they are available.” The Leandro Reservoir basins. The po- Specializing in Swimming Pools district occasionally employs hand tential for development anywhere crews supplied by the CALFIRE along the watershed interface has Delta Camp. implications for EBMUD and the Lamorinda Solar “When using CALFIRE, it’s district lays out a management di- a cheaper resource, they do great rective for the El Toyonal area “to 36 Years in Business work, we interact with their agency limit the effects of development on and provide good training for their water quality, fi re and fuels man-  personnel,” said Ed Gonzales, as- agement, public encroachment, sistant fi re chief of the Contra Cos- degradation of views, and street  Moraga interim town manager  ... continued from page A4  He knows that his time in Mor- est state stormwater loans to handle   aga is likely to be rather short; he their drainage issues, and will sup-  does not want the permanent posi- port Moraga’s attempt to do so. tion, but he wants to use his expe- He says he is looking forward   rience to evaluate the town’s orga- to seeing the hillside and ridgeline  nizational chart and may reassess regulations being fi nalized, the  some staffi ng needs. He was struck, winery regulations being consid-  however, by the thrifty state of the ered, and the emergence of new town that has low funding as well development projects. He believes  as one of the lowest cost and staff- that with the Moraga Center Spe- The Best Service Under  ing per capita in California. For cifi c Plan and its zoning regulation the Sun Since 1981! him saying that Moraga is not effi - underway, Moraga is giving itself  cient is an opinion, not a diagnosis the opportunity to develop harmo- based on fact. niously and sustainably. Holgers- Mark Frey, Owner Holgersson says that seeking son has also worked with many Local family owned business  funding for the maintenance of the colleges and universities, and con-  storm drains is the right thing to do. siders that uncovering more areas 925-952-9239 He adds that he has seen other cit- of common interest can foster the www.LamorindaSolar.com  ies very successfully use low-inter- completion of new projects. CA Lic. # 416616 Page: A10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 IT’S OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR BIG SAVINGS ON THE STYLES YOU’LL LOVE. Drainage Systems • Standing Water Problems Eliminated • Sump Pump Service, Repairs & Replacement • Drainage Inspections & Reports • Retaining Walls • Grading Lic. #512288 visit us on 925-944-5263 Facebook A+ rated drainagepros.com

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We off er both a relaxed atmosphere and a sports bar, something for families, couples, students and seniors. On the menu you’ll see many of Roman Italian specialities, from the classic bruschetta made with melted fontina cheese and sautéed mushrooms to mista and arugula salads, an array of wood-fi red Customers get their boba tea at i-Tea in Moraga Photo Sophie Braccini pizzas and paninis, and no shortage of primis and seconds. The restaurant has oba tea, also known as pearl achieved with a plant-based cream- Miramonte, just a few blocks away, Find Us On full bar and a generouse wine list. Bmilk tea, is an interesting con- er – no dairy there, and customers Campolindo, Saint Mary’s students www.tavernapellegrini.com • www.pizzapellegrini.com coction that, according to CNN can add all kinds of supplements and younger middle school chil- Travel, originated in Liu Han- to their drink: boba pearls made dren. Free Wi-Fi and a pleasant at- Chieh’s Chun Shui Tang teahouse of tapioca, jelly, pudding, or red mosphere also entice professionals in Taichung, Taiwan in the 1980s. beans. Liu says that customers can and families. It has since spread to all the cor- taste the additions prior to purchas- On a given afternoon, one can ners of the world, including the ing it. I-Tea also serves regular hot fi nd there friends having a bowl of Bay Area for a few years and to tea, and a large range of iced tea ramen for a late lunch, students out Lamorinda since last November, from Jasmine to fruit teas. of school relaxing before home- with the opening of i-Tea at 1460 Liu and Chang are eager to work, young children with their Moraga Road, in the Moraga Shop- show off the tea house’s kitchen moms. Jorgen Jensen from Canyon ping Center. and prep area. All the teas are la- noted that the broth for the ramen Set in the Moraga Center shop- beled in sealed packages in the he was having was particularly ping area, at the corner of Moraga back kitchen. These are loose-leaf tasty. Liu is quick to show the huge Way and Moraga Road, where Asia teas that are provided by i-Tea. Liu pot in the kitchen where the broth Palace used to be, the new fran- explains that the basic teas are pre- is simmered for eight hours. Two chise is owned by Moraga residents pared according to the franchiser’s Orinda high school students noted and owners of Golden Palace, Jay recipe and made fresh every four that their boba tea is just as good Liu and Krystal Chang. The new hours. Besides the basic teas, the as anything they have tasted else- restaurant also serves food all day tea house has tea machines that can where and rejoice that this is now long, such as ramen soup bowls or make instant tea on demand using available so close to home. popcorn chicken. specialty leaves also provided by i- Liu and Chang, husband and For those familiar with boba tea Tea. wife, have a daughter at Rheem as well as novices, the experience The owners followed a three Valley Elementary School and say     is pleasant and easy to custom- and a half month training in the that they are happy to support the ize. This reporter’s favorite is an Hayward i-Tea headquarters to local schools and sports teams. The          Oolong tea with boba and soy milk, learn the subtlety of making a per- owner explains that he has started '(  #'"  "% "!"#$#   # 0322544 no sugar, no ice. Most of the teas fect tea that never becomes bitter, discussion with a group of Mira- are served cold in a large plastic bobas that will stay tender but not monte students who want to raise "  ! cup, sealed, and presented with a soggy, and smooth milk teas. money for their school; he will big straw. The ritual consists in tak- As for any franchise, the ben- agree to sell them a large number ing the big straw out of its plastic efi t to customers is a consistency of teas at a discount with the differ- wrapping and fi rmly piercing the in taste and quality. The décor is ence being their fundraising. plastic opercula with the pointy also exactly what the brand has de- One of the only spots open a side of the straw. Bobas are gob- signed, a great improvement over bit later at night in Moraga, i-Tea bled through the big straw as part the old Asia Palace, in soft greens is open seven days a week, 11:30 of the drinking experience. and purples. a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and until 10 p.m. Bay Area The tea is brewed in the shop, Crowds of young people have on Friday and Saturday nights. BAD most of the time a milky texture is been fast to fi nd the place, from INC. Drainage, Inc. TK and Kindergarten registration for 2018-19 school year Have You Checked Your Registration for Lafayette students entering TK and Kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year will take place Jan. 16 and 17. In addition, an informational presentation, “A Roadmap to Kindergarten” will be held at the Crawlspace Lately? Springhill Elementary Multi-Purpose Room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 for all interested parents in the Lafay- ette School District. 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Ac- 12 years I have spent working nity to connect with so many of – J. Wake cording to a memo sent to La- in this very special District,” she you has been one of the greatest fayette families and community wrote. “It has been an incredible, privileges of my career.” members, Zinn said she made amazing journey with so many The governing board will be-

Is Lafayette ready for cannabis? ... continued from page A2 “If there is a police offi cer in on police operations. “For years “Edibles contain more THC usu- California who did not see this now we have had medicinal mari- ally than a regular joint and mari- (legalization) coming a long time juana and when that transition hap- juana in the form of wax is the most LeapFrog Plumbing ago, they are living with their head pened there were some signifi cant dangerous of all – being often as Who’s your Valentine? in the sand,” says Lafayette Police growing pains. I don’t expect those high as 98 percent THC.” Chief Eric Christensen. same problems as we have already Rich notes that young people Give your honey (or yourself!) He concedes that there really dealt with this issue for several are increasingly using vape pens. the gift of comfort with the is no way to monitor deliveries out years. “They are easy to conceal and can Toto Washlet’s warm seat, there right now. “My main con- “One area where we may see look like mascara, pens and even warm water, and soft air dry. cern is regarding deliveries that an increase in activity is in our thumb drives. Also there is no tell- (I love mine!) It’s self‐ cleaning may come into Lafayette from out code enforcement unit, which deals tale marijuana smell produced by too. Can you say, “Ahhhhh”?! of town,” he says. “Any time that with smoking violations,” adds the use of a vape pen.” She says Head Frog Mo Williams people carry cargo that has value, the chief. “It’s likely that we will that teachers and parents have to $150 OFF!* or cash, they increase the probabil- receive a few more complaints re- navigate this ever-changing land- Gas ity of some type of problem. garding people who believe that it scape of marijuana often without Toto Washlet Bidet Seat “Offi cers are going to come is now lawful to smoke in a public much knowledge of what to look Water Pure luxury across people who are making de- place, which may not be the case.” for. liveries when they stop them for a Rich is particularly concerned Additionally Rich is concerned Sewer $250 off vehicle code violation,” says Chris- about how the new laws will impact that young people may also be Tankless water heater* tensen. “One of the things that we schools and youth. “Basically, the checking out of their normal teen • Water Heater $100 off have tried to reduce in Lafayette perception of harm for marijuana lives because they are relying on Specialist Standard water heater* through our municipal code sec- has always been low; ‘It’s natural, marijuana for all of their pleasure. tion is the amount of cash that the right?’ Now that it will be legal, it “The things that used to make them • 24/7 Service *Labor & materials provided by LeapFrog Plumbing. Exp 2/14/18. driver carries. Our code identifi es will seem even more benign for all, happy – sports, listening to mu- Cannot be combined with any other offers. that transactions need to be made including youth.” sic, exercising, hanging out with using an electronic payment to the Rich makes the point that it’s friends – can stop bringing the distributor, who then delivers the not only your ‘60s smokeable joint. same results as a young person re- We Hop To It! product. The driver should only “Marijuana can be infused into al- lies more and more on marijuana to Family-owned and serving have an invoice and the product, most anything – liquids, foods, etc. connect with all of their pleasure Lamorinda since 1993 which keeps them a lot safer.” “Also with the many forms of sites in their brain.” Overall, Christensen says, he marijuana, goes an increased con- green solutions! doesn’t expect a signifi cant impact centration of THC,” says Rich. Lafayette’s ‘new’ mayor ... continued from page A2 (925) 377-6600 He says there is always room for but contributed to an unfortunate es,” he says. “Having seen a lot of CA Lic 929641 www.LeapFrogPlumbing.com improvement, and he wants to see loss of moderately priced housing, councils in other cities since 1985, the commissioner code of conduct due to Lafayette’s appeal. “People our condition, unfortunately, is not completed and in place by the end who work in Lafayette and who we a given.” of the fi rst quarter. He also wants know fi nd it increasingly diffi cult to foster communication with resi- to afford to live here,” he says. dents, would like to resolve out- “Traffi c is still the big prob- standing lawsuits, continue the lem,” he adds, “and has been for high performing police activities over 30 years.” and the new police station, and fi x How it is possible to come to roads and drains while maintaining issues afresh each time after 33 infrastructure. years? Tatzin says that when you He wants to see continued pru- like what you do, the effort is fun, dŚĞ dent and transparent fi scal man- not work. “I now bring more wis- agement as well as a working en- dom and experience to issues than I vironment that attracts and retains had at the beginning. That helps me ŝƚLJŽĨ>ĂĨĂLJĞƚƚĞ valued city staff, and wants to understand the critical aspects to address major traffi c and parking each topic,” he says, adding, “Also concerns. He also says Lafayette I don’t get as ‘worked up’ about ŝƐŚŝƌŝŶŐ͊ should provide input on new state things as I once probably did.” and regional agencies’ actions. “We Tatzin says his council posi- have a bipartisan combination of tion led to appointments to 10 other state senator and assembly member government boards that serve mul- who seek and respond to constitu- tiple cities, our county of more than ‡ dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂůͬĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝǀĞŶĂůLJƐƚ ent input and we should provide one million residents, and a state ours.” joint powers authority. “I have the ‡ ^ƌ͘ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝǀĞƐƐŝƐƚĂŶƚ Finally, in honor of the city’s perspective of a council member in 50th anniversary of incorpora- the middle of our federal system … ‡ ŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐŶĂůLJƐƚ tion and its upcoming celebration, serving residents on one hand and Tatzin hopes to get as many resi- trying to comply with new region- dents and businesses as possible to al, state, and federal missives on tĞĂƌĞůŽŽŬŝŶŐĨŽƌƉĞŽƉůĞƚŽũŽŝŶĂƚĞĂŵŽĨĚĞĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ͕ switch up to 100 percent renewable the other.” sources through Marin Clean En- He observes, “Almost regard- ĞŶĞƌŐĞƚŝĐ͕ĂŶĚĨƵŶƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůƐǁŚŽƐĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶŝƐƚŽ ergy. less of the level of government you ĞŶƐƵƌĞƚŚĂƚ>ĂĨĂLJĞƚƚĞƌĞƚĂŝŶƐŝƚƐƐĞŵŝͲƌƵƌĂůĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌ Tatzin says what creates im- serve, there are occasions when provement in a suburban commu- governments that are higher in the ĂŶĚΗƐŵĂůůƚŽǁŶΗĚŽǁŶƚŽǁŶĨĞĞů͘ nity are excellent public education, federal system seem out of touch a healthy economy, a safe envi- with local needs (for example, why &ŽƌŵŽƌĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚĂƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ͕ƉůĞĂƐĞǀŝƐŝƚ͗ ronment, a pleasant and appealing did the state take redevelopment environment, a transparent govern- away) and those at levels of gov- ment, and tapping the skills and ernment below you and the public ǁǁǁ͘ůŽǀĞůĂĨĂLJĞƚƚĞ͘ŽƌŐͬũŽďƐ time of residents. “Even a small may fail to see the bigger picture number of people can make a dif- and perhaps are NIMBYs (for ex- ference,” he says. ample, if you are at the Metropoli- Looking ahead to the next 30 tan Transportation Commission years or so, Tatzin says he would you may wonder why a community like to see Lafayette remain a won’t upzone to allow denser hous- Bridging the journey from place where people want to live ing close to transit stations.)” and where they want to contribute This experience, he says, has Lamorinda to Rossmoor to making their community better. taught him the importance of not ³2QHVDWLV¿HGFOLHQWDWDWLPH´ He says he would like it to be a becoming the layer of government community where the public sec- that others deride and to instead tor is held in high regard because prove your worth, listening and of what it accomplishes and how it staying in touch with the public behaves. “And that we survived the as well as those at other levels of earthquake well,” he adds. government to learn their thoughts MariaMaria Eberle, Eberle, REALTOR® REALTOR® Tatzin points to the improved and concerns and to infl uence them (925) 478-7190 physical condition of the city over before they make policies. (925)[email protected] 478-7190 the past 33 years due to invest- As for the current city council, [email protected] ments in roads, drains and public Tatzin compliments voters, saying www.MariaEberle.comCalBRE #01798906 places. He says that the city is in a they have consistently elected qual- CalBRE #01798906 strong fi nancial position for which ifi ed individuals who have a desire he largely credits the efforts of to serve rather than to use the offi ce Call today for a personalized tour of former Mayor Dick Holmes, who for personal aggrandizement. helped convince the state legisla- “Council members put in a lot Rossmoor and a Market Analysis of your home. tor to grant the city a portion of of time, are well prepared, have Rossmoor senior real estate specialist and the property tax, which led to more good discussions and get along Lamorinda resident for 20+ years! investment in the downtown area, well even when we have differenc- Page: A12 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018

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www.cccocasa.org early February. Falk says that Coe “The retirement of Tony Coe ects, and all the contracts associat- will be a part of the transition until (Lafayette’s city engineer for more ed with the department and I have he leaves. than 20 years) will leave a large great confi dence that as the new After the reclassifi cations are void and I personally would feel public works services manager she accounted for, Falk says he be- uneasy about backfi lling that void will make sure the public continues lieves the savings will be close to if we didn’t already have a tremen- to be served well.” $100,000 annually. However, he dous and experienced staff ready Moran is extremely grateful for points out, “That savings will then and willing to step up to the chal- the opportunities he has received be offset by costs associated with lenge,” says Moran. with the city. “I can look back at the new communications analyst “Matt Luttropp with his two my last 20 years and remember position. Overall, I think we’ll be decades with Lafayette engineering the streets that were reconstructed, close to cost-neutral.” will provide a critical role as the the retaining walls built, the storm Moran likes the reorganization new engineering services manager drain pipes and traffi c signals in- and says that he believes merging and one of his main focuses will be stalled, and the many other tasks I engineering and public works not development review. Donna Fee- had a hand in, and I feel like I have only makes them more consistent han has also worked for Lafayette been part of the many contributors with similar-sized cities, but also for more than two decades, fi rst that help keep Lafayette such an in- allows better fl exibility to share with our fi nance department but credible place to live, work, shop, staffi ng and budget resources be- mostly with our public works de- eat, explore, and just be.” tween what are now separate de- partment. She is very familiar with Fire extinguisher recall By Cathy Dausman Lamorinda’s local hazard.” One 2014 death was attributed to extinguisher malfunction when HVAC solution emergency responders trying to put out a car fi re could not get the Kid- de fi re extinguisher to work. Nearly 400 other reports of property dam- age and injuries including smoke inhalation and minor burns have been received. Moraga-Orinda Fire District The Defi nition of Excellence Fire Marshal Kathy Leonard said Founded and based in Orinda, we are the state fi re marshal’s offi ce an- Lamorinda’s local HVAC solution. nounced the recall in November. 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This enabled me to race through this, some can self-fund competitively against the local Ital- through Pro Mazda or Indy Lights, ian drivers, even though I had only but at some point you’re going to one day to learn their track.” need somebody’s help,” said Stew- Bryson enjoys mentoring art. “And so, the sooner you start younger kart racers. “To be suc- developing that skill off the track cessful in racing, one must have a to couple with on-track skills, the passion for race cars, be competi- better. Drivers who can fund up tive, willing to stay focused, have to Indy Lights are suddenly hit a technical mind to analyze your with a multimillion dollar budget driving, and have the dedication to raise. Being able to keep some- to spend many hours practicing at body engaged and feeling like they the track,” he said. Though enjoy- are getting a reasonable return on ing every moment of racing now, Photos provided investment is just as important as his sights are fi rmly set on future the driver is: at some point, they’re learning how to drive this thing.” goals: “In fi ve years I hope to be going to need external funding to Bryson’s years of kart racing racing Formula 2 or Indy Lights. In keep the whole thing going. To be came to some fruition in 2017. He 10 years I hope to be successful in an ambassador for those partners is took multiple wins and podium Formula One or IndyCar.’ pretty important.” placings, and in October was se- For updates to Bryson’s grow- Less than one-sixth the expense lected to be one of seven drivers ing career, you can visit www. of Pro Indy racing, the Formula Car representing Team USA in Lonato, brysonlewracing.com. Keep your Challenge was designed with cost Italy, where 48 countries sent their eye on this young man. containments to allow drivers to make the move from karts into cars without breaking the bank; but it is still an expensive sport to make headway in. “It’s a nice step com- ing out of karting, although not less than some people spend on karting. It doesn’t matter what racing it is, if you travel around the country it adds up. We designed these cars to be the perfect car to graduate people up into car racing,” said Stewart. Formula Car Challenge engines go 6,000-8,000 miles before being replaced, whereas full-on pro Indy cars only get between 1,000-2,000 miles between complete engine re- builds. The total cost of running an entry-level FormulaSPEED car is about $7 per mile, compared to a pro- fessional Indy car at $20 per mile. Bryson’s father, Brad Lew, said, “I was at an event where there was an Indy Lights driver, retired, a local guy. He said his family had funded everything. He said his best Bryson Lew advice is not to self-fund, because otor sports require a lot of I was 5 years old,” Bryson said. “I you don’t really have a benchmark Mspace to play in, and enough grew up watching IndyCar and oth- as to the quality of your driving. If distance from housing to soak up the er races at Sonoma Raceway.” His you’re getting outside funding, you ear-splitting roar of unmuffl ed big- sights are set on racing as a full- have other eyes looking at you, as- bore engines. That much space in time career path. “Hopefully we sessing ... what’s the prospect of Lamorinda is impossible; but travel can make it happen, but the budget North along the two-lane freeway is a huge factor of whether you can of Route 37 through the fl at, coastal move up the ranks or whether you wetlands and nature preserves of have to stay down in the lower cost San Pablo Bay National Wildlife stuff. You have to reach out for Help Whole Foods stores Preserve, and at the junction with sponsors.” support the community Route 121 you will fi nd, nestled in Bryson trains at Sonoma Race- hills overlooking the bay, a true mo- way with World Speed Motorsports, torhead sanctuary: historic Sonoma designers of the FormulaSPEED Raceway. car and a comprehensive racing SHOP FOR A CAUSE 5% DAY The track hosts nearly every driver development program. He kind of motor racing – NASCAR, cross trains by playing basketball IndyCar, SuperBike, Top Fuel, year-round, mountain biking, run- Local Whole Foods Markets Funny Car and Pro Stock drag, En- ning, and possesses a black belt will donate 5% of their sales on duro, Truck, Drifting, and Go-Kart. in Kung Fu. “These sports require Opened in 1968, the course has seen upper and lower body strength as rubber laid down by racing greats well as cardio conditioning, which Thursday, January 11, 2018 whose names even those with the is crucial for kart and auto racing,” most fl eeting of glances at sports he said. to support the programs of White Pony Express, news will recognize – Al Unser, Any sport is a challenging pro- whose mission is to eliminate hunger and poverty in Mario Andretti, Mark Donahue, and fession to aspire to, and Bryson many more. is not neglecting to build alterna- Contra Costa County. 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Bryson is training to race this car, Tevo Stewart, president of About White Pony Express potent at 200 horsepower, with a World Speed Motorsports, said, WPE operates a Food Rescue program that picks up six-speed transmission and weigh- “Production costs are pretty high, ing about 1,150 pounds, in the as far as them putting out a real more than 5,000 lbs of surplus food every day from local Goodyear Formula Car Challenge televised show. So a lot of the se- supermarkets and delivers it to people in our county who are for which it was designed, a series ries – even if they have done it in hungry. The “Free General Store” distributes 10,000 items of created to cultivate motorsports the past – are backing off from that teams of the future. Each individual and going to online stuff. There clothing, toys and books every month to families in need. car is made to fi t a particular driv- are benefi ts – because it’s easier to er’s body like a glove and, given quantify viewership. 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XXXMBGBZFUUFDBSFIPNFDPN Young to open Orinda Theatre Live Concert Series, Feb. 1 Submitted by Derek Zemrak “To see this quality of interna- tional talent here in the East Bay is as much of a treasure as is the his- toric Orinda Theatre,” states Der- ek Zemrak, owner of the Orinda Theatre. The Orinda Theatre fi rst opened its doors in 1941 and is a landmark of the East Bay. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. Tick- ets range from $50 to a $100 VIP ticket, which includes seating in the fi rst three rows, a meet and greet with Young after the show at Cine Cuvee and a “Jersey Boys” Blu-ray. John Lloyd Young Photo provided Tickets are available at the Orinda he 180-seat auditorium at the Theatre box offi ce and online at TOrinda Theatre will be trans- www.lamorindatheatres.com. formed Feb. 1 into a classic cabaret On the evening of the concert, venue. The stunning venue will be Cine Cuvee Wine Bar will be fea- a place where audiences will ex- turing food and drink specials be- perience exceptional performers at fore the show. close range in an exceedingly el- Live at the Orinda Theatre Con- egant setting. Tony Award winner cert Series – Spring 2018 will also John Lloyd Young will kick off the include Grammy and Golden Globe spring series. winner Amanda McBroom (“The Young originated the role of Rose”) on March 1, Amanda King Frankie Valli in Broadway’s Award- (“A Salute to Ella Fitzgerald: The winning Best Musical and interna- Early Years”) on April 5, and Tony- tional hit, “Jersey Boys.” By also nominated Broadway star Andrea starring in Clint Eastwood’s fi lm McArdle (“Annie” and “Les Mi- adaptation of the show, Young joins sérables”) on May 3, closing the a select few actors in the entertain- spring series. Subscriber and spon- ment industry that took their Tony- sorship packages are available. winning stage role to the big screen. “There’s nothing like live mu- He sings lead vocals on the Gram- sic in front of you and getting to my-winning platinum Original experience renowned artists of this Broadway cast album as well as the caliber in the beautiful and historic “Jersey Boys” movie soundtrack Orinda Theatre will make for some album. As Frankie Valley in “Jer- very special and memorable eve- sey Boys,” Young became the only nings,” states producer, Michael American actor in history to win all Williams. CallCall 9943-742743 7 Today four major leading actors honors in Live at the Orinda Theatre Con- a Broadway debut: the Tony, Drama cert Series is produced by Zemrak to schedule a Tour! Desk, Out Critics Circle and The- Pirkle Productions, LLC and Mi- atre World awards. chael Williams. www.TheHeritageDowntown.com Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 American Legion dedicates 19 East Bay Debutantes Presented bench at Moraga Bocce Courts at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospi- Submitted by Michael Gilson tal Oakland Winter Ball he 60th annual Winter Ball was held TDec. 22 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco to raise funds for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Nineteen debutantes were presented as future leaders in the effort to support the hospitals’ mission of providing the best possible health care to all children regardless of their ability to pay. These young women focused on rais- ing funds for a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and funding specialized neonatal cribs. A magical evening was enjoyed by all. Debutantes from Lamorinda: Molly Catherine Davis - Lafayette Katherine Genevieve Cane - Orinda Kai Marju Otsmaa - Orinda Makenna Anne Millham - Orinda Caroline McKinnley Schafer - Orinda Lucy Elizabeth Stenovec - Orinda Raquel Maris Wescott - Moraga Katherine Genevieve Cane, Megan Elizabeth Gordon, Molly Catherine Davis Photos provided Photo provided merican Legion Post 517 of Lafayette Sidari and DeVenuta passed away before the Arecently dedicated a new bench at the bench could be purchased and the bench in- Moraga Commons Bocce Courts to honor stalled. Recently Drew Holland and Mike two longtime Moraga residents who loved to Gilson of Post 517 (pictured) visited the play bocce and who loved American Legion. bench to remember and honor their friends Dominic Sidari and Tony DeVenuta, both who served their country and wanted this members of Post 517 had been planning to bench to honor all veterans and the friends see the bench installed during their time with they made playing bocce. The bench includes the Post to honor the town they loved and the a plaque to honor Sidari and DeVenuta and game of their passion. Unfortunately, both the many friends they made in Moraga. Record sales at this year’s Holiday See’s Candy shops Submitted by Steve Woehleke

Kai Marju Otsmaa, Caroline McKinnley Schafer Mckenna Anne Millham, Brian Millham

From left: Karen Reed and Leslie Engler at the Moraga Kiwanis Holiday See’s Candy shop. Photo provided hanks to the Lamorinda community’s provide the majority of proceeds for the Ki- Tsupport of the Moraga Kiwanis’ 2017 wanis Clubs’ Giving Program which contrib- Lucy Elizabeth Stenovec, Andy Stenovec Raquel Maris Wescott Holiday See’s Candy shops, this year’s ef- utes approximately $60,000 annually to local fort was an outstanding success, producing charities focusing on children and families. record sales and many shoppers happy with For further information on this years’ the easy parking, customized gift wrap and Lobster Fest, scheduled for March 24, go to shipping services. The See’s fundraiser, moragavalleykiwanis.org or call (925) 388- along with the club’s annual Lobster Fest 0492. www.Lamorindaweekly.com Most Frequently Viewed Stories From Our Last Issue:

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- “A Strong Will” becomes Moraga family’s mantra If you would like to share an announcement about a spe- - LimeBike coming to Lamorinda? cial event or achievement, such as a wedding, engagement, - State throws down caution fl ag over tower repair plans scholarship or graduation of a local resident, or about a spe- - Orinda marks passing of former mayor with moment of silence cial person from Lamorinda who has passed, send a photo - Lafayette encourages residents to opt up to Deep Green energy along with your text (up to 250 words) to storydesk@lam- - All systems go for ConFire Station 16 construction orindaweekly.com, and include “Celebrations and Remem- - David Trotter is Moraga’s new mayor brances” in the subject line. - Residents on private roads hit with second tax benefi ting only public road residents - MOFD cautiously welcomes in the new year - New Vice Mayor enthusiastic about Orinda downtown development Submit stories and story ideas to If you wish to view any of the stories above go to www.lamorindaweekly. [email protected] com and click the link below the story. ‘Garden Abstraction’ opens at the Moraga Art Gallery Submitted by George Ehrenhaft

Basket created by Alejandro Santamarina Photos provided he Moraga Art Gallery’s 2018 baskets created by Alejandro San- work also appears in Dr. Benjamin Tschedule of shows begins with tamarina of Petaluma, as well as a Spock’s “A Baby’s First Year,” an paintings by Orinda artist Lisa display of unique photographs by indispensable and popular guide- Gunn. Entitled “Garden Abstrac- the late Wayne F. Miller (b. 1917, book for more than a generation of tion,” Gunn’s work captures the Chicago, d. 2013, Orinda) chroni- new parents. Painting by Lisa Gunn Image provided light, the colors and the shifting cling post-war Lamorinda through The show runs from Jan. 10 to shapes and shadows found in the the eyes of then school-age baby March 17. The public is invited to a course of a day in her lush back- boomers. free opening reception from 5 to 7 yard garden. Miller’s photographs are p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 in the gallery “These works were done in the among those which appeared in at 522 Center Street in Moraga’s course of a week in my garden at his acclaimed book, “The World is Rheem Shopping Center. Come different times of the day from ear- Young” (1958), an effort by Miller to meet the artists, enjoy a glass of ly morning to very late afternoon to turn his lens to the future fol- wine, light snacks, and live music. refl ecting the shadow shapes and lowing World War II, during which The gallery is open Wednesday colors that change with these inter- he served as a Naval photographer to Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For vals of time,” said Gunn. and chronicled the aftermath of the more information, go to www.mor- Along with paintings, photo- blast at Hiroshima. In 1955 Miller agaartgallery.com, call (925) 376- graphs, ceramics, and jewelry by helped develop “The Family of 5407 or email moragaartgallery@ the gallery’s other artists, the ex- Man,” an exhibit at New York’s gmail.com. hibit features a collection of func- MOMA as well as a four-million tional and sculptural stainless steel copy best-selling book. Miller’s Photograph by Wayne F. Miller Photo provided

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Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B5 When you need a doctor and you need one now By Nick Marnell Advertorial Feature Lafaye e This is an opportunity to submit content to Luxurious Body Treatments Vichy Shower Hydrotherapy Massages Facials share with our readers: up to 700 words with a By appointment only 925-695-9772 www.sagestudiospa.com photo, logo and contact information. medical industry trend has descended upon Lamorinda It did not take long for a competitor to step into the Orin- Awith the opening in August of a third urgent care facili- da void. On Aug. 31, John Muir Health opened an urgent ty over the past four years. care center directly across the street from the closed Sutter The urgent care industry developed out of the frustra- Health location. The new Orinda center has seen more than

tions of medical patients who, with little time and patience 100 patients a week. “This exceeds our projections and the ~ Healthy Lifestyle ~ for doctors and hospitals, demanded unscheduled appoint- number of patients continues to grow,” said Ben Drew of ments, an accessible location and lower costs, all with the John Muir Health. “And there are no physician staffi ng is- presumption of superior service. sues despite the increased volume of patients.” Diablo Acupuncture The business model appears to be delivering what cus- Younger patients mentioned one of their specifi c reasons tomers expect, as according to the Urgent Care Association for using urgent care facilities. “All of my friends used them of America, at 90 percent of urgent care centers the wait in Oregon,” said 20-something Eden Gavce of Moraga. Experience the Diff erence Display ads time to see a provider is 30 minutes or less, and patients are “That way parents don’t have to know every time you go to in and out in one hour or less at 84 percent of all urgent care the doctor.” Dr. Sophia Scheffel, L.Ac has received both centers. There are more than 8,000 urgent care centers in the For those who feel that even urgent care clinics are not her masters and doctorate in acupuncture U.S., and some estimates project more than 12,000 centers convenient enough, a 2015 San Francisco-based startup and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Scheffel has within two years. may fi ll the bill. Plush, an online urgent care provider, will expertise in treating chronic pain; allergies, Urgent care facilities tend to be positioned in high-vis- set up an online chat for $99 with a physician who can pro- asthma and immune disorders; sleep, anxi- ibility, consumer-accessible locations, which may explain vide a diagnosis and prescribe medications. Company rep- ety, depression and other mental emotional why two centers have opened in Orinda and one in Lafay- resentative Amanda Windsor said that Plush is taking health imbalances as well as oncology support. ette, but none in Moraga. “I’m not aware of any requests care to rural areas and will provide a way for the uninsured Promote your heath related service or for these kinds of business uses in my fi ve years here,” said to enjoy health care, though she said that millennials would She’s a Lamorinda native, having graduated from Ellen Clark, Moraga planning director. be more likely to try the company business model. Miramonte in 1998 and wanted to bring her The fi rst Lamorinda urgent care center opened in Lafay- Though none appear in Lamorinda, free-standing emer- practice back ette in 2013. “It’s doing very well,” said Rob O’Reilly, Mor- gency rooms are also gaining momentum. According to to the area in aga resident and one of the principals of Stat Med, an urgent Hospital and Health Networks, there are more than 500 of which she grew professional practice: yoga, meditation, care facility that specializes in staffi ng trained emergency these stand-alone facilities in the country and industry ex- up to help her room doctors. “Lafayette is not our model clinic, though, as perts project there could soon be as many as 2,000. Unlike community it is in a medical building and not in a retail location.” urgent care centers, these facilities are open 24/7, they typ- attain optimal O’Reilly said the ideal site for an urgent care center pro- ically charge standard ER rates and provide more sophisti- health. vides accessibility to 50,000 people within a seven minute cated diagnostic equipment than urgent care centers, such as Consider acu- injury prevention, physical therapy, nutritional drive, another reason why his home town may not be an X-ray machines, CT scanners and labs. puncture and ideal location for a clinic. His company has opened a second All companies mentioned in this article stress that, while facility in Concord. urgent care facilities provide outpatient care for acute or working with Often hospitals themselves will open an urgent care chronic illnesses or injuries, if you encounter a true medical Dr. Scheffel to center to siphon off some of their own emergency room emergency, call 911 for transport to a hospital emergency bring yourself counseling, massage, health screening, mental patients and to help reduce health care costs. The Sutter room. Emergency ambulance transport is provided in Lam- into optimal East Bay Medical Foundation opened an urgent care facil- orinda by the Moraga-Orinda Fire District and the Contra health. ity in Orinda in 2016 but temporarily closed it in May due Costa County Fire Protection District, which according to Dr. Sophia Scheffel, LAc to challenges with doctor staffi ng, according to company Patricia Frost, director of emergency medical services for 925.268.0117 spokesman Clayton Warren. “Providing quality care to our Contra Costa Health Services, are not permitted to take pa- diabloacupuncture.com health, health insurance patients is our highest priority and we won’t compromise tients to urgent care centers. our promise to deliver the safest level of care until we have “We sometimes get calls from the urgent care center, and the necessary clinical staffi ng levels at this location,” War- we will transport patients from the urgent care center to a ren said. hospital,” said MOFD Interim Fire Chief Jerry Lee. Prostate Relief With Rezum Please call or email: By Judson Brandeis, MD s a urologist, one of the most common urological conditions I treat is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or an enlarged prostate. Th is is a condition that Ahappens to most all men as they get older. It is a problem because as the gland grows, it presses on the urethra and causes urination problems such as a weak stream, Wendy Scheck diffi culty urinating, or the sensation of a frequent need to urinate. In the past, the standard of care for BPH has included mediation and/or surgery. Men are typically started on medications and given a chance to see if the medications improve their symptoms. Some men notice considerable improvement in symptoms with medication, while others do not. Unfortunately, medications come with side eff ects 925-377-0977 that some men do not tolerate well. Th erefore, some men prefer minimally invasive procedures to relieve enlarged prostate symptoms.

One option that has been around for several years is minimally invasive heat therapies. Th ermotherapy delivers targeted heat within the prostate with either radiofrequency or microwave therapy to reduce excess prostatic tissue. Th ese procedures require only [email protected] local anesthesia in the offi ce sett ing. Th e patient is able to return home shortly aft er the procedure has been performed and can resume normal activities within a few days. A more recent technological advancement with the most promising results is the Rezūm water vapor therapy. Rezūm water vapor therapy is a safe and eff ective in offi ce or www.lamorindaweekly.com outpatient BPH therapy designed to transform your treatment experience. Th e Rezūm System uses the power of just a few drops of water to treat the symptoms of BPH with minimal discomfort and rapid symptom relief while preserving erectile function and urinary continence. Patients will typically spend less than one hour in the offi ce, return to regular activities within a few days, and see BPH symptom improvement in as soon as two weeks. We are the fi rst urology group in the area to be trained to perform this treatment. Th ese minimally invasive therapies are ideal for patients who fail medications or do not want to take daily medications for the rest of their lives. If you have BPH, you should have a yearly exam to monitor your symptoms and to discuss changes in treatment.

Dr. Brandeis is a Board Certifi ed Urologist with Pacifi c Urology and one of the fi rst urologist in the area to be trained to perform the Rezūm treatment. He has extensive experience in treating all urologic conditions and specializes in minimally-invasive BPH treatments, prostate cancer and kidney stones. For more information call 925-937-7740 or visit www.Pacifi cUrology.com Independent, locally owned and operated! Page: B6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 When I say “good,” Not to be missed Not to be missed ART of Western Europe from the 13th da Library. Practice speaking and you say “neighbor.” through the 15th centuries, for a listening to English in a casual Diablo Fine Art Gallery an- performance at 8 p.m. Jan. 26 in group guided by trained ESL in- nounces that it will be closing the Saint Mary’s College Chapel. structors. No registration required Mike Rosa Now that'sNow that's teamwork. teamwork. Jan. 20. Maggie Lucas-Hill and The free concert will feature mu- and free of charge. Agent CALL FORCALL A QUOTE FOR A 24/7QUOTE 24/7 Judy Miller, the gallery directors, sic by Brahms, Gordon, and 15th 925-376-2244 KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents Insurance Lic. #: 0F45583 are grateful to have had the op- century German composers. 346 Rheem Blvd., Suite 106 portunity to work with so many Bandy X. Lee and Dee Mos- Moraga fi ne and gifted artists at this gal- Live at the Orinda Theatre Con- bacher: The Dangerous Case of P097314.1 State Farm Home Office, Bloomington, IL lery and at the Lafayette Gallery. cert Series opens at 7:30 p.m. on Donald Trump from 7:30 to 9:30 Everyone is invited to a farewell Feb. 1 with Tony Award winner p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at St. reception at the gallery from 4:30 John Lloyd Young. The stunning John’s Presbyterian Church, 2727 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19. venue will be a place where audi- College Avenue, Berkeley. Bandy Lamorinda’s ences will experience exceptional X. Lee and Lee Mosbacher dis- “Intention” Exhibit of new performers at close range in an ex- cuss The Dangerous Case Against Religious Services work by Dee Tivenan, Jenni- ceedingly elegant setting. Tickets Donald Trump, answer questions fer Perlmutter, Victoria Huck- start at $50 and are available at the and sign books. Hosted by Joanna ins, Merl Ross and others runs Orinda Theatre box-offi ce and on- Manqueros. Cost: $12 advance; through Jan. 27 at the Jennifer line at www.lamorindatheatres.com. $15 door. For more info see http:// Perlmutter Gallery, 3620 Mt. Dia- www.brownpapertickets.com/ 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, Orinda blo Blvd. You are invited to stop Exciting, impish, and gorgeous event/3210560 or call (510) 967- 254-3770. www.ststephensorinda.org in this month and see the artists original music with occasional 4495. Sunday 8am, 10am chosen, read the titles they give reference to Broadway, Proko- their work and ponder the meta- fi ev, and New Orleans — all this Free Bankruptcy legal work- phor, subjects, colors, and stories imaginatively performed on stage shop available through the Con- they bring to their work. Check by composer pianists themselves tra Costa Bar Association from the website for details: www.jen- at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. JOIN US FOR WORSHIP niferperlmuttergallery.com Grace Presbyterian Church 2100 18 at the CCC Bar Association, ALL ARE WELCOME Tice Valley Blvd near Rossmoor 2300 Clayton Road, ste. 530 in “Garden Abstraction” at the in Walnut Creek. This free event Concord. RSVP by calling (925) Moraga Art Gallery featuring is sponsored by the Contra Costa 370-2540 or online at http://www. Sundays, 9:30 am & 5 pm paintings by Orinda artist Lisa Performing Arts Society (www. cccba.org/community/calendar. Gunn. Gunn’s work captures the ccpas.org) with donations sup- light, the colors and the shifting porting our student scholarship Introduction to Chair Yoga at shapes and shadows found in the program. 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 in the 10 Moraga Valley Lane course of a day in her lush back- Orinda Library Garden Room. www.mvpctoday.org yard garden. The show runs from THEATER Students will be led through a 925.376.4800 Jan. 10 to March 17. The public is 30-minute class that combines invited to a free opening reception Diablo Ballet celebrates the New poses, breath work, and body from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. Year with the second program of awareness during this introduc- 13 at the gallery at 522 Center its 2017-18 Season, Harmonious tion to chair yoga presented by Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church Street in Moraga’s Rheem Shop- Beauty, at 8 p.m. Feb. 2 and 2 and Atma Yoga Studio. 433 Moraga Way, Orinda, 254-3422 ping Center. Come to meet the 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Del Valle Contra Costa Tale Spinners at www.holyshepherd.org artists, enjoy a glass of wine, light Theatre in Walnut Creek. The pro- snacks, and live music. gram is composed of four unique 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan 25 in the 8:30 a.m. Traditions Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Education for all ages ballets and one short fi lm, includ- Orinda Library Garden Room. 10:45 a.m. Celebrations Worship Service MUSIC ing a World Premiere by Danielle Join us for a story swap with fea- Coffee Fellowship at 9:30 and 11:45 a.m. Rowe. Immediately following tured teller, Ben Tucker, who will Childcare available for ages 5 and younger In the Name of Love, The 16th each performance, ticket hold- tell a few stories from his memoir, Annual Musical Tribute Honor- ers are invited to stay for a post- “A Good Run.” Share, listen, ex- ing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at performance Q&A with dancers, pand your universe. 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14 at Oak- choreographers and musicians land Scottish Rite Center, 1547 followed by a dessert and coffee SEED is hosting a screening of Sunday Sacrament Service Lakeside Dr., Oakland. Tickets: reception where you can meet and an award-winning documen- at 10AM $25- $40; children 12 and under mingle with the dancers. Tickets tary called “Swim Team” about Scripture Study & $8-$12. Purchase at Livingjazz. are $25-47. For tickets, call (925) a New Jersey swim team that is Youth Programs org/mlktribute. For additional 943-SHOW (7469) or visit www. comprised of athletes on the au- Everyone welcome! info, call (510) 858-5313 or visit lesherartscenter.org or www.dia- tism spectrum, followed by a dis- 3776 Via Granada, Moraga https://www.livingjazz.org/mlk- bloballet.org. cussion moderated by Lafayette tribute/. School District Psychologist Jen- KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS na Krook at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 Gold Coast Chamber Players at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian concert, Fantezie at 7:30 p.m. on Registration for Lafayette stu- Church, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette. Saturday, Feb. 3 in the Lafayette dents entering TK and Kinder- For info, visit http://www.seedla- Library Community Hall. Tick- garten for the 2018-2019 school fayette.org/event-2764484. 10 Irwin Way, Orinda | 925.254.4906 | www.orindachurch.org ets: $45 General, $40 Senior, $15 year will take place Jan. 16 and “No matter who you are, wherever you are on life’s Be a powerful voice for a child journey, you are welcome here!” Student. Purchase online: www. 17. In addition, an informational Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. | Sunday School 10 a.m gcplayers.org or by phone: (925) presentation, “A Roadmap to Kin- in Foster Care. You have the 283-3728. dergarten” will be held at Sprin- powerful opportunity to impact ghill Elementary, Multi-Purpose the life of a vulnerable child when San Francisco Performances Room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. you volunteer with CASA of Con- presents Alexander String Quar- 11, for all interested parents in the tra Costa County. CASA volun- tet with host and lecturer Robert school district. Further informa- teers may be the only reliable and Greenberg from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tion can be found at www.lafsd. stable presence in a child’s life to Lafayette United Methodist Church Saturday, Jan. 13 at St. John’s org. help encourage, support and mo- 955 Moraga Road 925.284.4765 thelumc.org Presbyterian Church, Berkeley, tivate them to keep going. Info Sunday 10am Worship and Faith Formation for all ages 2727 College Avenue, Berke- OTHER sessions will be held from 6:30 to Opportunities to Love God, Love Others, ley. San Francisco Performances 8 p.m. on Jan. 17 at 2151 Salvio and Serve the World presents the fi nal concert of Part “Israel’s Place in the World” Street, Concord and from 12:30 1 in the Saturday series with the with Shlomi Kofman - Israel’s to 2 p.m. on Jan. 26 as a Webinar. Alexander String Quartet and Consul General in San Fran- You must be 21 years or older to St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church Robert Greenberg. Cost: $45. For cisco to the Pacifi c Northwest at volunteer. http://cccocasa.org/ A Loving Community more info see https://sfperfor- 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at the menus/become-a-volunteer.html Sunday Services: 8 and 10 AM mances.org/performances/1718/ Temple Isaiah Sanctuary at 945 ASQBerkeley.html or call 415- Risa Road, Lafayette. Free. Com- POLITICAL GATHERINGS In-church Youth Zone, 10 AM Nursery Childcare 392-2545 or email info@sfper- munity dessert reception to fol- 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, 284-7420, www.stanselms.ws formances.org. low. More details and R.S.V.P. at Appointments Training from temple-isaiah.org/israelandworld- 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Wal- Voci Women’s Vocal Ensemble, jewry. nut Creek Library, Oak View the Bay Area’s premier women’s Room, 1644 N Broadway. Ever vocal ensemble, has openings for Open House at The Saklan considered getting involved in experienced women singers for its School on Friday, Jan 12, 1678 your local community as an ap- Spring 2018 season – particularly School Street, Moraga. Get an pointee to a board or commis- altos. Voci rehearses Wednesday inside look at Saklan’s middle sion? Want to know more about evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in school program, including proj- how the process works? Join Orinda and performs primarily ect-based, hands-on learning cur- California Women Lead and As- in the East Bay. Auditions will riculum and an active social and semblywoman Catharine Baker be held through Jan 17. Spring emotional educational program. for an appointments training to concert dates are Feb. 11, April Please register at saklan.org. learn the process that one should 15 and April 21. For more infor- take to be appointed to a board/ mation or to schedule an audition New Year’s is a purrfect time to commission/committee at the lo- please contact Artistic Director adopt a cat or kitten from Com- cal and state level. This training Mitchell Covington at music@ munity Concern for Cats. See is free and open to the public. No ORINDA CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH mitchellcovington.com. More beautiful kitties at the adoption Admittance without Prior RSVP. 24 Orinda Way (next to the Library) - 254-4212 info at www.vocisings.org. event from 1 to 4 p.m., Jan. 13 To RSVP visit www.cawomen- and 14. Locations are Pet Food lead.org/event/WalnutCreekAp- Sunday Service and Sunday School 10 - 11 am Ensemble ARI, a group of Ko- Informal Wednesday Meeting 7:30 - 8:30 pm Express in Lafayette and Pleasant pointmentsTraining. rean American musicians in the Hill, and Petco in Walnut Creek. ... continued on next page Reading Room/Bookstore M - F 11 - 4; Sat 11 – 2 Bay Area dedicated to classical For more information, see www. www.christianscienceorinda.org music that connects to the com- communityconcernforcats.org. munity, will be collaborating with Please submit events: Calextone, an early music ensem- ESL Conversation Circle at 1 calendar@lamorinda ble that specializes in the music p.m. every Thursday at the Orin- weekly.com Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: B7 Film Clips Service Clubs Announcements ‘The Post’ By Derek Zemrak Meets Friday mornings at 7:00 am at fi lm is perfectly directed and The Lafaye e Park Hotel & Spa, Mt. the acting is superb. Streep Diablo Blvd, Lafaye e. Check us out at once again transforms herself www.lamorindasunrise.com or email into Graham and with Streep’s us at [email protected] amazing acting ability you do January 12 January 19 not see the actor on the screen. KPIX Chief Our Contra Costa Homicide inspector has It is the subtle things that she Meteorologist had numerous fascina ng and high-profi le does with her eyes, facial ex- Paul Deanno. cases to unravel. Inspector John Conaty will pression and hands that draw Here to sort out give us inside scoop on the “who, what, you in. For this role, Streep all the fl oods and and where?” of homicide inves ga ons. hurricanes! You won’t want to miss this! will receive her 21st Oscar nomination. Tom Hanks gives Community, Service, Fun and Friendships his best performance since “Cast Away” in 2001. Both Streep and Hanks received Golden Globe nominations Lafayette Rotary Club for their roles in “The Post.” Step in on a Thursday and join us for our lunch meeting. Overall, “The Post” received Thursday at noon Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. 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By Susie Iventosch t seems appropriate to take a calls for watercress, micro greens Ibreak for crunchy greens and and cucumber along with feta veggies after the holiday season, cheese crumbles and toasted pine which is chock-full of rich food nuts (not pictured). I’ve been buy- and fabulous goodies. While rad- ing BrightFresh Microgreens, ishes are not a favorite of every- which offers miniature cilantro, one, I love their fresh taste and arugula, or kale and are usually crunchy character. They make a available at Safeway and other great snack all by themselves, but grocers. These greens make a won- they also brighten up a salad, both derful base for salad. They do, in texture and color. Watermelon however, need to be washed, and I radishes with their fuchsia meat usually rinse them and spin them in and lime green exterior, would be the lettuce spinner and then wrap beautiful in this salad, but I didn’t them in paper towels to dry. The have any on hand, so I used regular watercress gives a peppery fl avor red-skinned radishes – also pretty. to the salad, too, which is nice. Besides radishes, this salad INGREDIENTS 10 radishes, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, (optional to peel) thinly sliced 1 bunch watercress 1 package micro arugula 1 package micro cilantro 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts Radish salad Photo Susie Iventosch Recipe lemon vinaigrette: Cooking Term of the Week Susie can be ½ cup extra virgin olive oil reached at ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice Verjuice (or verjus) suziventosch@ This term stems from the French vert (green) and jus gmail.com. ½ tsp. lemon pepper (juice). Verjuice is a liquid made from unripe grapes, This recipe can ½ tsp. garlic powder crab-apples or other fruits. This sour juice is used to fl avor be found on our Salt and pepper to taste sauces, mustards or even salad dressings. It’s a great website: www. DIRECTIONS alternative to lemon or vinegar and gives a different kind lamorindaweekly. Place all cleaned greens in a salad bowl or on a serving dish. I kept com. If you would the stems on the watercress, but you can also remove them and of sour fl avor. Here are two recipes for making grape like to share your verjuice: favorite recipe with Susie please contact her by use just the leaves, if you prefer. Arrange cucumber and radish https://www.giverecipe.com/homemade-fresh-verjuice/ email or call our offi ce at (925) 377-0977. slices over the greens and sprinkle feta cheese and pine nuts on https://honest-food.net/how-to-make-verjuice/ top. Drizzle with dressing for a pretty presentation, or toss ahead of time if you’re not concerned about the presentation. Acalanes Adult Ed course Family Focus focuses on three mysteries Signs You May be Over-Indulging Your with strong historical context Children: Part Three By Margie Ryerson, MFT hen Joan Trezek’s husband tra Costa County. In that way, those Wwas dealing with some se- who sign up can get a head start here is often a fi ne line be- years, and initiated couples thera- or bored, try to use these times as rious heart issues, they were try- reading if they choose.” Trezek in- Ttween loving parenting and py. He frequently suggested going learning experiences for you both. ing to fi gure out how best to treat troduces each book with biographi- indulgent parenting. Because so out to dinner or a concert so they Make only a few casual sugges- the problem and fi nd ways to fi ll cal information on the author, their many parents have wonderful in- could spend time together alone. tions, along with a calm message the “down time.” Trezek headed awards as well as literary criticism tentions and are highly motivated, They even had a built-in babysitter that you know he’ll fi gure out what to the library and found the thick- and often brings in video clips of sometimes they may overlook how because his wife’s sister was living he can do. Then, after you see re- est spy novels she could fi nd. “That author interviews as well as his- much they are actually doing for with them. “Maura,” Sam’s wife, sults of his ability to self-direct, seemed to do the trick until he was torical fi gures/events. “I typically their children. stayed home with their two young you can provide positive reinforce- ready to become more active,” said prepare what I hope are thought- Here are a few more signs that children who were in fi rst and third ment by praising his efforts. Trezek. provoking questions related to the you may be over-indulging your grades. She resisted Sam’s efforts 3) You don’t assign your child The trip sparked an idea: the characteristics of all stories: plot, children: to have couples time, and was quite regular chores. experienced teacher, who holds setting, theme, characters and then 1) You have abandoned date content to limit their time together Giving children household a master’s in English from the break the class into small groups nights with your spouse or partner to shared family activities. Natural- chores at an early age helps to build University of Illinois, decided to for 15 minutes or so, in order that and most other social activities ly, Sam felt quite hurt and rejected. a lasting sense of mastery, respon- pursue teaching a class through they can share insights. Then we that don’t involve the whole fam- It’s always interesting to see sibility and self-reliance, according Acalanes Adult Education. come together as a larger group and ily. Your life revolves around your why people react the way they do. to research by Marty Rossmann, For the past three years, Trezek discuss.” children. Neither of Maura’s parents had professor emeritus at the Univer- has taught “Favorite Award-Win- The classes tend to draw avid Yes, this is a personal prefer- spent much time with her and her sity of Minnesota. ning Mysteries,” a six-week course readers, Trezek says, particularly of ence and one that does not nec- sister while they were growing Chores also teach children how offered through AAE. She changes mystery/suspense novels. “Many essarily cause any harm. But up. They were constantly work- to be empathetic and responsive to the titles/authors with each session. grew up on Christie/Doyle as well sometimes it can. If couples don’t ing and socializing and didn’t pay others’ needs. One essential com- The upcoming session, which be- as Nancy Drew and the Hardy commit to spending time with each much attention to their children. ponent of selecting possible chores gins Jan. 18, focuses on three works Boys, or so it would seem. Partici- other away from their children, they As children, Maura and her sis- for your child is to be sure some are featuring solid historical context: pants tend to be repeat customers run the risk of losing their personal ter had a retinue of babysitters. In family-based, such as vacuuming “Maisie Dobbs,” with a World War and often husband/wife couples at- connection with each other. In- therapy, Maura was able to realize the living room or doing every- I backdrop; “In the Woods,” which tend together.” stead, they may become enmeshed that lavishing attention on her own one’s dishes. It’s not enough for structures events around the eco- The class runs from 10 a.m. to in their roles as mom and dad in the children was her way of dealing your child to just take care of her nomic downturn in Dublin, Ireland, noon on Thursdays, Jan. 18 through family. with the hurt she had experienced own room or laundry, for example; in the early ‘80s; and “The Round Feb. 22. AAE is located at 1601 Not only do you not experience in childhood. She also realized that in order to build a sense of caring House,” which focuses on social Tice Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek. the positive elements that brought she was unconsciously guarding and empathy she needs to help oth- and legal issues on a North Dakota Cost is $80 general; $72 for seniors. you together in the fi rst place – per- against repeating the hurtful pattern ers as well as herself. Indian reservation. To register, visit www.acalanes. haps a sense of fun and adventure, she had experienced with her own Let your child select which jobs “I provide the titles in the k12.ca.us/adultedonlineregistration or shared interests apart from your parents. She had often felt aban- she wants to perform from a list you school brochure which is sent to or call (925) 280-3980. The course family, or solid communication, or doned and didn’t want her children create (then vary them over time if all previously enrolled students as number is 064037. all of these – but you also demon- to experience this. she wants), and try to avoid tying well as to all the libraries in Con- – J. Wake strate to your children that they are Happily, once Maura recog- chores to punishment or monetary the prime people in your lives, and nized what was holding her back payoffs. The more matter-of-fact not each other. Or the family is the from going out with her husband, you can be about the message, “We primary entity, and not the adult she willingly planned and partici- all do chores and help each other,” partners. pated in regular dates together. the better. Local newspaper delivered to Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda In addition, not devoting spe- 2) If your child is slightly un- cial time to your spouse or partner happy or bored, you take it upon may have an adverse effect the yourself to “fi x it” instead of letting emotional health of your children. him or her learn how to resolve the You and your signifi cant other will situation themselves. consistently subordinate your own Naturally, if your child is very needs and feelings to those of your unhappy you will want to help him children. In this way, the children or her through it as best you can. are the central fi gures in the fam- But when the inevitable happens, ily in a heightened way. Of course and your child (over the age of 3 children benefi t from feeling very or 4) is just mildly dissatisfi ed and integral and signifi cant to their par- bored, this is an opportunity for Our advertisers make our paper ents. However, too much of a good him to learn how to help himself. Margie Ryerson, MFT, is a thing can cause children to have an Not only will he achieve more sat- marriage and family therapist in possible to print and deliver free to infl ated sense of their own impor- isfaction and self-confi dence while Orinda and Walnut Creek. She is your home. Please thank them and tance. And later on, they may well learning to solve his own problem, the author of Appetite for Life: let them know you saw their ad. have expectations that others in but he will also potentially be hap- Stories of Recovery from An- their lives will cater to their needs pier for doing so. 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Saint Mary’s women’s basketball season starts strong By Jon Kingdon eraging nine more free throws gether but “I won’t be going to and eight more rebounds per the bench as much when league game than their opponents which play begins.” pleases Thomas: “We are a pow- Saint Mary’s opened their erful team and this speaks to how league season with a loss to we play defense and how aggres- Loyola Marymount but has re- sive we are getting to the basket.” sponded with three straight wins Thomas has made good use over Brigham Young 57-49, Pa- of his bench, going nine and 10 cifi c 70-69 and the University deep in most games in prepara- of San Diego 75-53. The Gaels tion for the upcoming league will now play four straight home games. It has been a real op- games versus Santa Clara on Jan. portunity for Thomas to utilize 11, Pepperdine on Jan. 13, Gon- various combinations of players zaga on Jan. 18 and Pacifi c on and see how well they work to- Jan. 20.

Jasmine Forcadilla Photos Tod Fierner ead Coach Paul Thomas, senior starter is averaging 13.5 Holland (Burlingame) and guard Hentering into his 12th sea- points per game and is second on Emily Codding (Santa Rosa) to a son at Saint Mary’s, has compiled the team in assists. Sophomore high standard: “We are expecting a composite record of 215-137. guard, Jasmine Forcadilla (Aus- our freshmen to mature quickly So far this season, the Gaels tralia) is averaging 8.6 points per and will not allow them to use with a 10-5 record, have proven game. Thomas has consistently their being freshmen as an ex- if nothing else, an entertaining recruited players from the South cuse.” Holland is averaging 7.0 collection of players for Coach Pacifi c. He cites “their experi- points per game and is tied with Thomas: “I like this team. We ence in international basketball.” third on the team in assists. Com- have great character and charac- Thomas has come to rely on ing off the bench, Codding is av- ters. It is an enjoyable team to be Beck: “She is the team’s undis- eraging 4.3 points per game. around. They’re all good people” puted leader but it also helps that If there has been bugagoo This is a balanced team expe- there are no egos on our team.” for the Gaels, it has been their riential wise. The team starts one Sydney Raggio (San Bruno) propensity for committing turn- senior, two juniors, one sopho- has shown constant improvement overs. The Gaels have been av- more and one freshman, along and is second on the team in scor- eraging 19.0 turnovers per game, with another freshman coming ing, averaging 14.4 points per a number that Thomas agrees is off the bench. game. an area that needs improvement Like the men’s basket- This is a team that needs more and he is trying to address the Stella Beck ball team at Saint Mary’s, the consistency overall. According problem: “If the team commits women’s team is represented by to Thomas: “We have to care two turnovers in a row in prac- players from Australia and New what we put out on the fl oor. We tice, everybody runs. However. I Submit stories to Zealand. Sophomore Forward have had good and bad games. have yet to see a difference in the Megan McKay (Australia) is the There have been long stretches games.” [email protected] team’s leading scorer, averaging when we have not played well.” Thomas is, however, very (we prefer to receive your original photo fi le, minimum size: 14.5 points per game. Guard Stel- Thomas is holding his two pleased with the aggressiveness 200 dpi and 1200 pixels wide) la Beck (New Zealand), the lone freshmen, forward Madeline of his team. Saint Mary’s is av- LMYA SPRING SPORTS Registration Open th- th January 10 20

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Back row, from left: coach Rick, coach Brad, coach Tony; front row: Mark Bellusa, Gabriel Van Houten, KJ Kaplanes-Jones, Eli Dudum, Alessandro Curletto, Gavin Beers and Preston Hilsa- beck. (not pictured: Saaj Shah and Adam Caceido) Photo provided Photo provided he St. Perpetua fourth-grade National Fieldhouse winning all three of their games he Lamorinda Soccer Club ‘07 Girls 3-1 to win the Championship at Copa Del Tboys basketball team won the MVP against Santa Maria, Santa Monica and St. Tbested the San Juan Soccer Club ‘07s Rey in Rancho Cordova on Dec. 10. Flight holiday tournament at the Ultimate Mary’s. St. Monica 7th grade basketball girls wins tournament Submit stories to Submitted by Jay Williams [email protected]

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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian ...read on page D8

Snap, crackle, pop: a fireside story By Cathy Dausman light. And hardwood generally costs more. Cut wood sells by the cord, or portions thereof. One cord of wood mea- sures 128 cubic feet, and stacks roughly 4 by 4 by 8 feet. You can fi nd wood through tree services that recycle their cutt ings; or precut wood is available on- line through businesses and even Craigslist. Manufactured logs like Durafl ame or Pres-to-Logs and small bundles of wood are available at hardware and gro- cery stores. Lamorinda Weekly even found bundled wood available in a nearby pharmacy. You can buy seasoned, ready-to-burn wood, or green wood at a discount and season it yourself. Firewood needs to air dry for a minimum of six months before it is burned. Th e water content of freshly cut wood runs as high as 50 percent; with seasoned wood the water content drops to between 15 and 20 percent. And the type of wood varies from oak, almond, cherry, elm, hickory, madrone or walnut. One East Bay wood source says customers compare the aroma of their thoroughly-inspected-and-seasoned-for-two-years almond wood to that of fi ne wine. If you buy your wood in the spring or summer, demand is lower; buy it for use this winter and you’ll pay a premium. Want it split, cut to length and stacked? Th e extra labor adds to the cost. And be sure to store the wood outside to keep ants, beetles, pill bugs or termites away from your hearth. And stack that wood away from the house for fi re safety. A gas fi re on logs can be used on Spare the Air days. Photo Cathy Dausman Th ere are times, however, when you can’t use a wood-burning fi replace. oman emperor Marcus Aurelius once said “a blazing fi re makes fl ame “We’ve had a record number of Spare the Air days this year,” says Moraga-Orin- and brightness out of everything that is thrown into it.” More than da Fire District Fire Marshal Kathy Leonard, citing the smoke and ash that has R1,800 years later we’re still burning wood. We may be more fi re con- made its way north from the current crop of Southern California wildland fi res. scious and slightly more environmentally friendly than decades and centuries Th e Bay Area Air Quality Management District is the public agency that reg- ago, but roast chestnuts and marshmallows still cry out for an open fi re. ulates “stationary sources of air pollution” in the greater San Francisco area, So, what kind of wood should you use? including Contra Costa County. It is illegal to burn wood, fi re logs, pellets or Michigan’s Nick Greenway has developed an entire website devoted to all any other solid fuels in a fi replace, woodstove, or other wood-burning device things fi rewood. Greenway says hardwoods take longer to season (dry) and burn between Nov. 1 and the end of February when a Spare the Air day is declared. hott er, slower and cleaner than conifer-soft woods. Pine, a soft wood, is sappy, full Th e air district has even developed a free mobile phone app to notify users of of rosin and high in creosote – a dangerous byproduct in chimney fl ues. But soft - Spare the Air days. woods may work well for campfi res, simply because they are quicker and easier to ... continued on page D4 Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 VLATKA BATHGATE Lamorinda Home Sales recorded IF I HAD A BUYER FOR YOUR City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: HOME WOULD YOU SELL IT? LAFAYETT E 12 $756,000 $1,850,000 Call me at 925 597 1573 MORA GA 12 $610,000 $1,675,000 ORINDA 11 $1,175,000 $2,585,500 [email protected] Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- CalBRE#01390784 mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published fi ve to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETT E 3216 Acalanes Avenue, $855,000, 2 Bdrms, 1484 SqFt, 1945 YrBlt, 12-6-17 17 Black Forest Court, $756,000, 2 Bdrms, 1174 SqFt, 1910 YrBlt, 11-28-17 3414 Deer Hill Road, $1,500,000, 3 Bdrms, 2752 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 12-6-17; Previous Sale: $770,000, 09-27-02 3151 Diablo View Road, $1,350,000, 3 Bdrms, 2579 SqFt, 1947 YrBlt, 12-5-17; Previous Sale: $675,000, 05-06-99 502 Florence Drive, $1,225,000, 4 Bdrms, 2120 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 12-5-17 1029 Hampton Road, $1,735,000, 4 Bdrms, 2320 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 11-27-17; Previous Sale: $951,000, 09-14-12 FOR SALE- DUPLEX 1010 Katherine Lane, $1,175,000, 3 Bdrms, 1583 SqFt, 1957 YrBlt, 11-28-17; Previous Sale: $856,500, 06-19-12 1980/82 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek 3216 Los Palos Circle, $1,850,000, 3 Bdrms, 2362 SqFt, 1978 YrBlt, 11-28-17; Previous Sale: $475,000, 06-26-97 Mid Century Modern Inspired 880 Mountain View Drive, $1,305,000, 4 Bdrms, 2749 SqFt, 1946 YrBlt, 12-7-17 Duplex. #1980 is 2bed/2 baths 3391 Orchard Valley Lane, $850,000, 3 Bdrms, 1164 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 12-5-17; and #1982 is 3bed/2baths. Previous Sale: $124,000, 08-17-84 Both units have been 3176 Surmont Drive, $1,280,000, 4 Bdrms, 2642 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 12-5-17 remodeled and come with 18 Toledo Court, $1,695,000, 4 Bdrms, 3331 SqFt, 1981 YrBlt, 12-6-17; private fenced yards, atriums Previous Sale: $405,000, 09-19-86 and 2 car garage each. MORA GA Booming Northgate area with 912 Augusta Drive, $1,090,000, 3 Bdrms, 2560 SqFt, 1988 YrBlt, 12-8-17; shops, Wholefoods, Starbucks, Previous Sale: $420,000, 10-01-96 Fitness Center, ... closeby. Offered at $1,100,000. 315 Bedford Place, $1,600,000, 3 Bdrms, 3079 SqFt, 1969 YrBlt, 11-30-17; Previous Sale: $340,000, 06-04-85 COMING SOON! 232 Calle La Mesa, $1,475,000, 4 Bdrms, 1962 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 12-8-17; Previous Sale: $845,000, 06-30-11 69 Barbara Rd, Orinda 3 Corte Santa Clara, $1,035,000, 4 Bdrms, 2383 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 12-5-17; Previous Sale: $365,000, 04-23-92 Highly desirable 9 Corte Azul, $1,230,000, 4 Bdrms, 2178 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 11-30-17; downtown Previous Sale: $471,000, 08-26-98 location. This 4 bed/3baths, 722 Crossbrook Drive, $1,360,000, 4 Bdrms, 2352 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 12-11-17; approx. 2371 sqft Previous Sale: $451,000, 05-23-97 , home is 5 Lisa Lane, $1,675,000, 5 Bdrms, 3202 SqFt, 1986 YrBlt, 12-6-17; charming and Previous Sale: $1,330,000, 06-08-00 comes with views. 2 Miramonte Drive, $670,000, 3 Bdrms, 1447 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 12-1-17; Updates Previous Sale: $380,000, 01-24-13 throughout. 48 Miramonte Drive, $629,000, 2 Bdrms, 927 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 12-12-17; Offered at Previous Sale: $450,000, 03-20-14 49 Miramonte Drive, $610,000, 2 Bdrms, 1436 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 12-12-17 VLATKA CAN HELP YOU WITH BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. 1095 Sanders Drive, $1,167,500, 3 Bdrms, 1536 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 12-8-17; WWW.BESTLAMORINDAHOMES.COM Previous Sale: $920,000, 06-27-17 20 Wandel Drive, $895,000, 3 Bdrms, 1726 SqFt, 1959 YrBlt, 12-1-17 ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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LAFAYETTE WALNUT CREEK DANVILLE BRENTWOOD 999 OAK HILL RD., #100 1910 OLYMPIC BLVD., #100 100 RAILROAD AVE., #A 60 EAGLE ROCK WAY, #B LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 DANVILLE, CA 94523 BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 DRE#01882902 O: 925.284.1400 F: 925.284.1411 O: 925.937.4000 F: 925.937.4001 O: 925.800.3510 F: 925.800.3520 O: 925.937.4000 F: 925.937.4001 Page: D4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 Snap, crackle, pop: a fireside story ... continued from page D1 Fireplace use was common in New Hampshire, where retired nurse Terry Ann Black once lived. She said her neighbors saw it as a more aff ordable option than heating an entire house using heating oil. “I never thought about the (health) implications,” she said. She does now. In addition to having an asthmatic grandson, Black chairs the Lafayett e Senior Services Commission. She says exposing the elderly to smoke means possible damage to their heart, lungs, throat and eyes. “I understand the ambiance (of a fi re in the fi replace),” she says, “but…” Leonard says wood-burning fi replaces must be properly maintained – their interiors kept free of creosote, the chimney spark arrester in good repair and outside vegetation trimmed back 10 feet from chimneys. And proper ventilation for the fi replace room prevents the buildup of deadly carbon monoxide gas, but mainly it’s the sparks Leonard worries about. She says while manufactured logs make for cleaner burning fuel and leave less ash, those too are banned from use on Spare the Air days. Leonard also cautions against att empting to put out a manufactured log once it is lit; she suggests that people opt for a shorter-burning log if they’re uncertain how long they will be home. Leonard says you may operate gas fi replaces even on Spare the Air days, which might explain why most new homes are being built only with gas fi replaces. Wood burning fi replaces “are really on their way out in most urban areas,” she says. Just don’t tell Nat King Cole. Learn more about wood-burning fi res: Manufactured logs versus split wood: htt p://www.science20.com/science_motherhood/fi relogs_vs_wood_fi res_whats_right_choice_ cozy_winter_fi re Nick Greenway website: htt p://www.fi rewood-for-life.com/ htt p://woodheat.org/good-fi rewood.html Aft er tree cutt ing fr ee fi re wood is regularly off ered. Photo courtesy East Bay Tree Service Spare the Air app: htt ps://tinyurl.com/yb3lov49

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Whether helping first-time home buyers & move-up buyers or downsizing empty nesters & seniors, I want my clients to live well at every stage of their lives. I’ll do whatever it takes to help them enjoy a seamless transition It’s not just about from one of life’s passages to the finding an address. next. This is my promise. It’s about finding a home.

A home is so much more than a place to put your furniture. It’s where family dinners take place, homework is done, holidays are celebrated and life happens. I’d love to be part of your 2018 buying or selling plans. PATTI CAMRAS REALTOR® - Michelle CalBRE# 01156248 925-899-9282 [email protected] 5 Moraga Way, Orinda www.patticamras.com Michelle Holcenberg (925) 324-0405 [email protected] www.holcenberg.com License #01373412

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Digging Deep with Cynthia Brian Garden pharmacy By Cynthia Brian “Hope and faith fl ower omfr the cheerful seeds of the old year to the sprouting garden of the New Year's dawn.” ~Terri Guillemets

Navel oranges and ginger root. A tree fi lled with delicious and healing Meyer lemons. Spearmint will eshen fr your breath when chewed. Photos Cynthia Brian or the past few weeks it seems that everyone I encounter has been sick with a ever, before ingesting or using any plant as a medication, make sure you are certain of cold or fl u or has been nursing a loved one who is suff ering from such malaise. its identity and be aware that allergic reactions can occur. If in doubt, leave it out. Al- FTh e drastic change in weather conditions plus the excitement and multiple en- ways consult your physician for any ailments that worsen. Pregnant and breast feeding gagements of the holiday season have exacerbated this time of illnesses. To help aid in women need to err on the side of caution by always discussing any new remedies or the symptoms that are bothering you, the closest pharmacy may be your garden. herbal concoctions with their doctor before using. Food has always been the best medicine. What we eat and how we eat it deter- Here are a few of the botanical medicinal plants that many people already grow in mines our vitality and our health. Culinary herbs and spices such as basil, mustard, their gardens that I have safely used. oregano and thyme enjoy both fl avor enhancing and digestive benefi ts. Using echina- Basil: Besides being extraordinarily fl avorful in just about everything, adding ba- cea or goldenseal, both bitt er herbs, can be helpful in clearing congestion and boosting sil leaves or fl owers to your salads, sauces and stews aids digestion, alleviates anxiety, your immune system. Chamomile or passionfl ower tea helps you relax and unwind, and reduces gas. As an annual herb, basil grows vigorously in the warm weather and is quieting your body and your mind. slowly dying back at this time of the year. Harvest the leaves now to freeze or dry. A natural remedy to soothe a sore throat and still a cough that I have been using Bee balm is a bergamot with edible fl owers. eTh leaves are spicy and the shoots for decades in my work as an actor is a hot tea brewed with a combination of grated gin- can be made into a pesto just like mint or basil. Dry the bergamot leaves and fl owers to ger, torn mint leaves, the juice, rind and leaves of a Meyer lemon mixed with honey. (If use in a steam bath to loosen phlegm and coughing. Make an herbal compress of the you are fortunate to be a beekeeper as our Lamorinda Weekly publishers are, the most plant to treat bacterial or fungal infections. Bee balm spreads vigorously by runners valuable honey in the world is derived from the bees in your garden!) Th is herbal tea just like mint. It is a pollinator att ractor and can be harvested all year long. tastes delicious and really helps with clearing my sinuses. For an extra boost of vitamin Calendula has been used for centuries to heal burns, wounds and rashes. It can C, add the juice and rind of a naval orange to the concoction. Pair almost any herb with be used topically or ingested. Th e edible fl owers are fi lled with antioxidants and I love ginger and lemon for an extra healing enhancer. If you have an upset stomach, motion adding them to salads and fritt atas. Dried fl owers can be added to stews and soups to sickness, or feel nauseous, chewing on a slice of ginger root relieves the symptoms enhance your immune system. Calendula spreads by seeds and in my garden, it fl our- rapidly. ishes yearround because as a plant dies I scatt er the seeds elsewhere and within a short Herbal medicine, herbalism, or phytotherapy have been utilized for centuries time new plants emerge that fl ower quickly. around the globe in many cultures for the prevention and treatment of illness. Power- ... continued on next page ful chemicals that can assist with natural healing are contained in many plants. How- Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 OUR HOMES Pag e: D9 HERE COMES 2018!

The end of the year is such a busy me, we hope you and your family had a moment to come up for air and enjoy ringing in the New Year. Over the holidays inventory is tradi onally low. No one wants to be bothered to show their home when family and friends are visi ng and when there are so many other distrac ons. More importantly buyers are o en out of town, wai ng for their year-end bonus and the New Year to begin to start their home search. Despite the tradi onal holiday lull, December delivered some record high sales which we believe can be par ally a ributed to buyers and sellers scrambling to sell or buy before the new tax bill was enacted. A 1958 square foot home on .43 acres sold in the Springhill neighborhood of Lafaye e sold off market with mul ple off ers for $2.2 million, which is over $1,100 a square foot. The impact to California homeowners under the fi nal tax bill is certainly not as bad as the ini al GOP proposal that would have further impacted homeowners. The new law caps the limit on deduc ble mortgage debt at $750,000 for loans taken out a er December 14, 2017, caps the deduc on for state and local property taxes at $10,000 but le the capital gains exclusion on the sale of your primary residence unchanged. Ini al versions of the bill a empted to extend the me-period a homeowner must live in their home to be eligible for the exclusion and limited the exclusion for families earning over $500,000. Leaving this provision unchanged is great news for Sellers as most homeowners will maintain the ability to sell their exis ng home without having to cut a large tax check to Uncle Sam. We con nue to believe that low inventory, a healthy Bay Area economy and the con nued trend of tech companies loca ng employees in San Francisco, will keep Lamorinda prices strong in 2018. Good news for sellers but a hard pill to swallow for buyers that are hoping to fi nd a deal come the New Year. Please feel free to contact us with your real estate ques ons - Erin at erin@Mar nHomesTeam.com or Darrick at darrick@Mar nHomesTeam.com. ERIN & DARRICK MARTIN Direct: 925-951-3817 www.Mar nHomesTeam.com CalBRE# 01922810, CalBRE# 02006564 Page: D10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018

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Bee balm can help with cold and fl u symptoms. Passionfl ower made into a tea can alleviate pain. Moundlily yucca. Yucca root is used for a variety of ailments including reduc- ing the pain and swelling fr om arthritis. Lemongrass is not a very prett y plant but it is popular in Asian dishes and is used throughout the world as a tea to soothe many health issues including headaches, indi- gestion, anxiety, coughs, colds, fl u and insomnia. For motion sickness or fl u, make a tea of lemon juice, catnip or mint, ginger and basil. Like many herbal teas, lemongrass is best combined with ginger for swift er results. Passionfl ower is used in teas to alleviate pain such as headaches, earaches or cramps. It also promotes bett er sleep. In winter this vibrant vine dies back but will return in the spring, preferring a full sunshine location. It is a short-lived perennial, producing fl owers for a few years before dying. eTh Cherokee Native Americans were known to use passionfl owers to decrease infl ammation from thorn wounds, although I haven’t used passionfl ower for this purpose … yet. Mint is a beautiful and functional botanical herb. Mint leaves will root in a glass of water so when you fi nd a mint that delights you, take a snip and start growing your mint garden. All mints are invasive and will take over your landscape. It’s best to keep mint in a container. Spearmint, peppermint, pineapple mint, and catnip all make excel- lent teas that will help ease the eff ects of the common cold, comfort a queasy stomach, and promote sounder sleep. As a culinary herb, it is stimulating chopped into a salad, soup, or made into a jelly. May you benefi t with wellness by visiting your garden pharmacy, Wishing you a very healthy and happy 2018. Happy Gardening. Happy Growing, Cynthia Brian Lemongrass and basil are two herbs that work well together. Wed., Jan. 10, 2018 OUR HOMES Pag e: D11

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