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here’s nothing more magical than seeing the delighted face Tof a child searching for Easter eggs in a large grassy field, or the sound of their laughter when being tickled by the soft fur or feathers of baby bunnies and chicks. If bunnies and chicks are purchased as Easter pets, however, the excitement of the new addition can wear off fast, says Lamorinda 4H Rabbit Leader Aimee Protzen. “Children lose interest very quickly,” she said. “A lot of rabbits like a quiet household, so buying a rabbit for a 3-year-old is not a good match.” And chicks have another complication. “People don’t realize that when they go to a feed store and get chicks that many of them are roosters,” said Lamorinda 4H Club Poultry Leader Michelle Chan. “You are never guaranteed the sex of chicks until they are six months old and start crowing.” ... continued on page 9 Keeping Easter Fun for Everyone – Even Easter Pets By Jennifer Wake
Now We Are One Dear Friends and Neighbors, ne year ago this week, you may have to chronicle and celebrate everyday life in Lamor- have learned much during our first year, and freely been surprised to find a small but col- inda and to help, we hope, bring people together de- admit that we still have much to learn. We will con Oorful newspaper lying somewhere in the spite our differences. tinue to grow and do our best to be the newspape general vicinity of your home. For more than a Over the past twelve months we have gotten to that speaks to you about what’s happening in you few of you, that was a year ago next week; for- know each other, to learn each other’s strengths and own back yard. tunately, our ability to deliver the Lamorinda weaknesses, and to appreciate what the other has to There has been a rather heated debate going on Weekly to you in a timely manner has improved offer. In short, we’ve become friends. in our editorial meetings of late as to whether or no a bit. You may have immediately recycled that And, just between us, we have had a whole lot the Lamorinda Weekly should take a formal position first issue because it was left in the gutter and of fun! It has been a genuine pleasure making your on some of our local issues. We’ve done so in only a had absorbed most of the run-off from the last acquaintance. very few instances. We have not, and probably wil rain, or thought to yourself, “I didn’t order The cities and town that comprise Lamorinda, not, voice our opinion on issues that are to be deter this…” Some of you opened it up and read while distinct in their own personalities, have much mined by the voters in our communities, such as par about “The Little Paper That Could.” in common. We have been struck by the sincere cel taxes, open space initiatives, and city counci Not many of you knew us back then, but commitment, level of involvement and great care races. Rather, we will continue to offer an opportu those who did sent letters of welcome and we’ve seen displayed by and on behalf of our com- nity for public debate and discussion, allowing dif encouragement, and over the past year the munities. We may live in ‘small towns,’ but they are fering views to be shared and exchanged and support of our communities has grown a haven for generous and open minds. encouraging all residents of Lamorinda to get in more than we could have hoped. For all This week, your friendly neighborhood news- volved, stay informed and come to your own con arch, 14 2007 M of the thoughtful and often thought-pro- paper celebrates its first birthday (or ‘paper anniver- clusions. voking notes, story ideas, articles and sary,’ if you will), which means the National Thank you for reading, and welcome to photographs you’ve submitted to us, we can’t thank Newspaper Association now considers us a legiti- Volume 2 of the you enough. mate publication. But we are not, nor do we aspire to Lamorinda Weekly. I’ve been thinking all week about how to ex- be, your typical newspaper; those aren’t doing very press the delight we take in having the opportunity to well these days, and we like our cozy little niche. this week serve, in our own way, our little corner of the world; As we look ahead, we acknowledge that we Lee Borrowman, Editor Advertising PROFILE 11 Sessions Road, As we continue our series introducing you to the Lafayette Lafayette key members of our City Staffs, this week we Reservoir Views, Gated Estate profile the Public Works Managers in Lafayette Hidden Treasure Home of approx. 4200 s.f. on (page 2) and Moraga (page 3). presented by Jim Colhoun over 3+ acres, Five bedrooms The profile of the Orinda Public Works Manager plus media room & office. will run in a subsequent issue. Call Jim Colhoun Jim Colhoun for a private showing Town News 2,3,4 Fine Homes and Relocation Specialist, Lafayette 925 962-6101 Whole Foods Parking Woes 2 Let's Talk Specific Plan 3 Detour Ahead n an effort to keep Lamorinda drivers apprised Highlights of the insert include dates for the State of the City 4 Iof the upcoming Moraga Road Pipeline proj- project, June 16 through August 22, and con Something's in the Air 5 By Cathy Tyson ect, EBMUD has designed a special insert, which struction times. The installation will start in Mor Buddha's Gate 6 can be found in the center of this paper. Resi- aga between Sky-Hy Drive and Draeger Drive They're Here! (Moths, that is) 7 Calendar, SMC Happenings 8 dents may want to leave a little early or stay a lit- where, because of the width of the road, two-way HOW TO CONTACT US 8 tle late in June, July and August to avoid what traffic will be available, with a few small excep Lamorinda's Inner Beauty 9 EBMUD describes as a “noticeable impact.” An- tions. For the most part, construction will run Letters to the Editor 10 other option would be to take a lengthy vacation, from 8:45 until 4:30. Public Forum (new!) 10 thereby reducing the number of cars on the road ... continued on page 10 Bilingualism 11 and possibly your blood pressure during the sum- Lamorinda Real Estate 12 mer months. Open Space Saga 12 Mailed to 24,600 homes and businesses in Lamorinda. Business 13, 14 A Sweet Event 13 return to: Lamorinda Weekly • P.O. Box 6133 • Moraga, CA 94570 PRSRT STD Schools 15-17 U.S.POSTAGE Boys Buzz 16 PAID AD-VANTAGE Lamorinda Restaurants 18 In the Back Yard 19 Sports 20-23 Classifieds 22 SMC Goes to NCAA 20 Shop Orinda 24 Big equipment for big pipes is coming in town Photo provided LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 2 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Lamorinda Community Calendar, Notes, News Lafayette Calendar City Council 7pm NEW LAFAYETTE LISTING! Community Center, Manzanita Room Downtown Pottery Barn Charmer! 500 St Mary’s Road Monday, March 24 Cheerful 1559sf 2BD/2.5BA Planning Comm. 7pm detached home Community Center, Manzanita Room $725,000 500 St Mary’s Road Thursday, March 20 (925) 339-1918 Thursday, April 3 [email protected] Design Review 7pm DanaGreenTeam.com Community Center, Manzanita Room 500 St Mary’s Road Tuesday, March 25 Library Artists Wanted Park, Trails, Rec. 7pm By Cathy Tyson Community Center reative person or team of tify the enclosed outdoor area for 500 St Mary’s Road Cartists wanted to develop art- younger patrons to blow off some Wednesday, April 9 work for the currently under con- steam, while their caretakers can Circulation 7pm struction Lafayette Library and read or relax while watching them. Community Center, Manzanita Room Learning Center. Must live or work According to the project scope, “fi- 500 St Mary’s Road within California, and apply before nalists will be asked to develop a Monday, April 7 the Friday, April 11th deadline. proposal that may include some of Emergency Prep. 9:15am There are two commissions avail- the following characteristics: tac- City Offices able. The largest, with a budget of tile, playful or whimsical, kinetic, 3675 Mt, Diablo Blvd. Suite 265 $245,000 is for two site-specific interactive, imaginative, practical, Wednesday, April 9 pieces for the Outdoor Plaza Corri- durable and easy to maintain.” Eas- Senior Services 3:30pm dor that will hopefully not clash ier said than done. Community Center, Alder Room with the contemporary Bay Area “No one has applied so far, at 500 St Mary’s Road Craftsman style of the building. least last time I checked,” said Thursday, March 27 The Children’s Activity Deck Carin Adams, Project Manager at check online: has a budget of $82,500 for a per- the Oakland Museum of California. Town of Lafayette: manent outdoor art project to beau- ... continued on page 12 http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us • all meeting notes • calendar updates Meet Lafayette’s Public Works Manager Chamber of Commerce: By Cathy Tyson http://www.lafayettechamber.org fice, to make sure we follow up One of the big differences Joaquin Valley, and has lived for • local businesses and get things done. We try to between Lafayette’s Department the last 35 years in Pleasant Hill. give people reasonable timelines of Public Works and Orinda and “In my junior year of high school • upcomming events for repair.” Moraga’s is that they hire hourly I knew I wanted to be a Civil En- It’s important to note that labor for most of their projects. gineer.” To that end, Lefler at- the Engineering Department is re- “It’s cheaper. We’re a small city, tended Fresno State where he sponsible for major roadway to keep a small crew proficient in received a Civil Engineering de- work, and sidewalks are the re- all aspects of the job is difficult. gree and is a registered Civil En- sponsibility of the property The City pays an hourly fee that gineer. owner. As much as we would like includes workers compensation To report potholes or traffic to repair all of the roads in and overhead.” This gives them signal problems call the Public Lafayette, there’s simply not flexibility to gear up or down as Works Hotline at (925) 299-3259 In the wee hours, 3/02/08 enough money. needed, not keeping extra people or fill out and submit a Service Unknown suspect sprayed One of the best parts of the on the payroll during slow peri- Request form via the City De- graphic images, of the masculine job, according to Lefler is “the ods. partment section on the website, gender, in mustard all over a satisfaction of getting things done Lefler grew up in the San www.lovelafayette.com. Lafayette woman’s driveway and within budget – that’s a big sometime early in the morning. Ron Lefler, Public Works Services Manager Photo Cathy Tyson thing for me. We have not ex- Even after the driveway was ceeded an operating budget in cleaned, damage from the mus- Ware Designs ho knew that the attrac- street lights in town, and maintain nine years.” tard was still evident. Eight Safe- Fine Jewelry since 1977 tive trailer and large shed all the street and median land- “I think the worst thing way-brand mustard containers W • Custom Designed Jewelry along Camino Diablo was Pot- scaping. In the wintertime we about the job is not getting every- were taken from the scene as evi- • Remodel Heirloom Jewelry thing done you’d like to get done. • Expert Repair dence and checked for finger- hole Repair Central for Lafayette make sure all of the storm drains residents? Most citizens’ only are open and keep the creeks There’s always a backlog of • Appraisals prints. No witnesses or suspects • Pearls Restrung 50% off at this time. contact with Public Works is via flowing. With all the recent rain, work requests. It’s like doing Tues 12-5 Wed-Sat 10-5 Watch Battery the phone or e-mail when a tree we’ve done really well this year.” laundry, it never ends. There’s al- Now $5, Reg $10 ways potholes to fill, and long- Too tired, 3/04/08 falls across their street, or a storm One of their least glam- 1 watch battery per person. Exp. 4/15/08. 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette Usually installed while you wait. A suspect used a “tire iron” to drain is clogged. As Ron Lefler, orous, but most common jobs is term things you’d like to do like “The Forge” 283-2988 www.waredesigns.com W/coupon. Restrictions apply. break the window and take prop- Public Works Services Manager repairing potholes. A simple improving operations, often just erty from the back seat of two for almost nine years, explained straight-forward Service Request can’t get done because you’re different vehicles parked at an one recent afternoon, that’s just order form to report potholes or busy doing the laundry every apartment complex on 3279 Mt. the tip of the iceberg. streetlight outages is posted on day.” Diablo Blvd sometime before 6 “We maintain the city’s in- the Public Works page of the city The department uses mostly am. frastructure, keep it in good shape website. “Most potholes we fill herbicides and fertilizers and very and keep within our budget,” said in about 24 hours - that’s our per- little pesticide, all of course are No more music, 3/05/08 Lefler, getting right to the point. sonal goal. We have a computer- EPA approved; they help keep the Around dawn an unknown sus- He continued, “We basically ized database; we track City’s landscape investment pect smashed the rear door win- maintain all the traffic signals and everything that comes into the of- green and healthy. dow of a parked utility vehicle on Augustine Drive and reached Parking Problems at Whole Foods in to grab two black cases with musical instruments inside. No By Cathy Tyson suspects or witnesses. afayette residents wonder- the type of land use that a build- Department has not been pro- Ling what is up with the new ing requires. Currently there are vided a floor plan as yet, to de- Faked it and fled, 3/06/08 Whole Foods need only look as a total of 383 parking spaces on termine the exact amount of An unknown suspect attempted far as the parking lot to check on the non-Safeway side of the spaces needed. But it’s safe to unsuccessfully to use a counter- its status. A couple of weeks ago shopping center. The existing say, considering the size of the feit $100 bill at Oasis Cafe. there was a meeting with the businesses, McCaulou’s, Noah’s, existing building, there won’t Next, the suspect tried SWAD store’s representative and their Jamba Juice and Peet’s, to name be enough parking spaces as Indian restaurant, but when the outside consultant, to discuss the a few, take up a substantial num- the lot is currently configured. manager of SWAD took the bill parking issue. In a nutshell, ber of those spots. into the kitchen to examine it, “I’m hopeful that we can there aren’t enough parking The current Municipal the suspect high-tailed it to the work something out,” said Ken BART station. places as the lot is currently laid Code requires one parking spot Hines, Vice President of Store out to meet the City requirement. for each 250 square feet of net Development for the Northern Lafayette, like all other floor area for retail businesses. 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Center local 28 Orinda Way David Collins, Orinda Tuesday, April 1 businesses will Planning Process Review 8:30am keep them open! 925-254-6882 Community Room, Comm. Center 28 Orinda Way Task Force Much Ado About Not Much Friday, March 21 By Sophie Braccini Parks & Recreation Comm. 7pm xecutive Director Paul the number of private streets, “We are trying to find Orinda Community Center Morsen came out of re- the size and practicability of ways to solve what has been 28 Orinda Way E tirement to help fix the man- the drives, and the number of done in the past,” says Morsen, Wednesday, April 9 agement of the Central Contra commercial businesses. The “but there is no risk of a related Mayor’s Com. Liaison 9am Community Room at City Hall Costa Waste Authority. Re- more businesses, the lower the rate increase.” Decisions will 22 Orinda Way cently, a controversy emerged rate. So it is no wonder that be made by the Board in the Monday, April 7 as the fairness of the use of a Orinda, with its miles of roads coming weeks. Morsen would check online: reserve fund was questioned. and limited business popula- rather see attention focused on Orinda Mayor Victoria Smith at the Orinda Library Photo Cathy Tyson “The issue of the difference in tion, suffers the highest rate. the good management of the Town of Orinda: ur biggest challenge is moved up so as not to conflict use of fund reserve between ju- “Orinda is the toughest city to Authority, which has main- http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us/ “Oroads. As you probably with the EBMUD plan to replace risdictions needs to be put into collect,” explains Morsen, tained and even reduced pick- • all meeting notes all know, the bad news is we pipes along Moraga Road perspective,” says Morsen. “while Walnut Creek is much up rates over the past ten years, • calendar updates have 95 miles of the worst roads through Lafayette during the “We are talking about the allo- cheaper.” in spite of oil price increases in the entire bay area. We have summer months. The $2.8 mil- Chamber of Commerce: cation of a three million dollar In order to smooth the and investment in new equip- http://www.orindachamber.org/ sunk below the city of Rich- lion dollar repair, offset by a sub- reserve accumulated over a 13 rates that are dependent on oil ment. In Lafayette the rate • local businesses mond. We are dead last. As you stantial grant of $1.3 million year period, when the annual prices, the Authority saved went from an average per • upcomming events probably also know it will cost from the state will be big im- garbage collection envelope is money in a reserve fund that house per month of $26.69 in $100 million dollars to rebuild provement for drivers. $30 to $35 million a year.” could be used in the subse- 1994 to $19.93 now, in Moraga them,” said Mayor Victoria Following that came the Each city pays a different quent years. It was found that from $22.94 to $19.98 and in Smith in her State of the City ad- aptly titled, “What does the City rate. The solid waste rate is Orinda had benefited more Orinda from $25.63 to $25.23. dress. do for you and how does it do very dependant on the terrain, than its share from that fund. Driving while angry, 3/10/08 An To an overflowing crowd, it?” Here she talked about the Orinda resident was driving east- Smith outlined what was hap- City’s operating budget, about bound on Highway 24 when some- pening in all the City depart- $10.8 million dollars, over 50% Moraga Way Paving Anticipated This Spring one started to tailgate him. Hand ments and gave an overview of of which comes from property By Cathy Tyson gestures were exchanged. The agi- the budget. The straightforward and sales taxes. It may surprise n light of the Lafayette up- tated tailgater followed the Orinda speech was enhanced with a some residents to know that for Icoming road closure for a resident through the tunnel, they media presentation that included every dollar in property tax paid, large EBMUD project, Orinda both parked at the Bev Mo parking themed music for the various Orinda only gets seven cents of wisely moved up the paving lot. “I want the fast lane,” said the sections. Right off the bat was a tax revenue. schedule of Moraga Way to disgruntled driver. He then used his crowd pleaser from the Rolling Next on the municipal fi- avoid what could have been a tazer, and following that he sprayed Stones, “You Can’t Always Get nance theme was expenses. A pepper spray on the unsuspecting traffic nightmare. Moraga res- victim. Mr. Cranky driver then What You Want” to kick off the substantial portion of the rev- idents will be especially drove away. The white male mid- first section, discussion of the enue pie is spent, almost one pleased that both main exits dle-aged Orinda resident called a road situation. third, for police services. After from town aren’t blocked at the friend to take him home. After graciously welcom- everyone got a chuckle from the same time. ing everyone and thanking all song, “I Fought The Law And At the State of the City Auto burglary, 3/10/08 An un- who contributed to the event, The Law Won,” Smith summa- Address Mayor Victoria Smith known suspect broke into a car in Mayor Smith singled out Mon- rized the department; “We con- summarized the $2.8 million front of a Dalewood Drive resi- ica Pacheco with a special ac- tract with Contra Costa Sheriff’s dollar project that is tentatively dence. The drivers side window knowledgement for her technical Department for our police serv- expected to start in the next was broken in and a Blackberry val- assistance in putting together the ices. We have 14 sworn officers, couple of months. “The City ued at $400 as well as a digital cam- visual aids and the music. so we always have at least two era, valued at $1,000 were taken. Engineer was able to get grants Continuing on with the on duty at all times. We have a The theft occurred sometime be- of $1.3 million dollars, part of tween 10:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. road theme she spoke of the Cit- very safe city.” She was pleased that for rubberized asphalt, izens Infrastructure Oversight to report a 48% decrease in auto which produces less noise. It Rough road conditions on Moraga Way Photo Andy Scheck Mail stolen, 3/10/08 A Bobolink Committee. “Their task is to related crimes, which she attrib- will run all the way from tract last week. “The next step City staff and the contractor Road resident had his mail stolen by make sure with the limited road utes to good policing. downtown to the Moraga bor- will be to authorize hiring a will meet to outline the sched- unknown suspects from 2/28/08 dollars that we do have, around The Capital Improvement der. It will be a headache I Construction Manager for the ule. I would hope we would until 3/02/08. The Post Office con- a million dollars a year…to Budget for 2007 – 2008 of $3.8 know, but it’ll be fantastic project. This item goes to the have an idea of the schedule firmed the mail was delivered to the make sure we are spending it on million will be spent on infra- when it’s done.” City Council on March 18. within the next couple of home on those days. the right priorities. They will structure projects; for example Orinda City Manager After the Construction Man- weeks,” she said. bring their recommendations to the Moraga Way project, the an- Janet Keeter signed the con- ager (CM) is hired, the CM, Alteration rip-off 3/04/08 Three fe- us in the next couple of months nual pavement management males entered the Clean Cleaners on and we look forward to that.” budget, fixing the Manzanita and Orinda Way to have a skirt altered. 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Until then, most allergy suf- For now, until more break- lll#heg^c\adV[#Xdb^c[d5heg^c\adV[#Xdb ferers continue to find relief throughs are discovered, Lamor- through allergy shots, over-the- indans will continue to battle dust counter remedies, or by strict mites, mold, pollen, diesel exhaust avoidance behavior. particles, and tobacco smoke as Avoiding pollen can be they continue to greet sneezing, tricky, however, if you live near wheezing, and coughing with em- Acacia trees, which shed yellow pathy and a hearty “Gesundheit!” (,))Bi9^VWad7akY!Hj^iZ(%,!AV[VnZiiZ pollen, said Gary Dorrington of McDonnell Nursery in Orinda. “Acacias grow wild in the area, so there’s not much you can do about that,” he said. “Also, a lot of peo- ple use Waxleaf Privet as a hedge, It's pollen time at the Lafayette Reservoir Photo Jennifer Wake which can be really hard for peo- ple with allergies. If you use it as pring is one of the most beau- stimulation that directs them away a hedge and it isn’t allowed to Stiful seasons, as blossoms from allergic disease.” flower, it’s not a problem. The bloom on tree branches and wild Diana Pandell, Ph.D., (an al- best thing you can do is check the mustard grows on hillsides. For ternative healthcare practitioner in pollen count before going out- the thousands of Lamorinda al- Lafayette) agrees that in our coun- side.” lergy sufferers, however, the try we are overly concerned with Those who feel they have beauty can bring a sense of fore- cleanliness and the avoidance of tried everything may seek uncon- boding. common exposures that actually ventional treatments. According to the American can help to build our immune sys- Pandell works with allergy Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and tems. sufferers using NAET and other Immunology, allergies affect more But many questions are not modalities, which blend energy than 50 million people in the answered because the indoor en- balancing, testing, and treatment United States, at an estimated cost vironment is so complex, ex- procedures from Chinese medi- of $7.9 billion per year, and more plained Tevrizian. cine and nutritional disciplines. than half of all U.S. citizens test- Some studies have shown “I was born with severe al- ing positive to one or more aller- that if you live in a rural environ- lergies which worsened after I gens. ment with farm animals, your in- moved to California,” she said. “I “In the past 20 years, there cidence of developing allergies is had allergies to foods, mold, dust, has been a 30 percent increase in less than if you live in a more animals, and pollen. Despite try- people with allergies – especially urban environment. A study pub- ing many different methods, in- among children,” said Dr. Allyson lished in the Journal of the Amer- cluding allergy shots, prescription Tevrizian, who is an allergist/im- ican Medical Association found drugs, and elimination diets, I still munologist for Allergy and that children who grow up with suffered on a daily basis.” Pan- Asthma Medical Group of the two or more dogs in the home dell says her allergies have been Bay Area. have their risk of developing pet eliminated or substantially de- The cause for the increase is allergies reduced by as much as creased due to NAET. She has yet to be determined, but there are 50 percent or more. But the re- worked with hundreds of allergy a variety of hypotheses. One such sults only applied to infants dur- sufferers to help them reprogram hypothesis states that living in a ing their first year of life when their bodies and desensitize their pristine environment with mini- their immune systems were still allergies. mal outdoor activity may increase developing. Conventional means of ther- the risk of developing allergies. The most significant finding apy are also based on this prem- “The leading hypothesis is was that pet exposure early in life ise. “Allergy shots are trying to the hygiene hypothesis,” Dr. not only appeared to protect do something natural as well,” ex- Tevrizian said. “The basic prem- against pet allergies, but dust mite, plained Dr. Tevrizian. “We are ise is that the absence of infectious ragweed, grass and other allergies giving the thing they are allergic exposure at a critical point in im- as well. to in low doses, and then slowly mune system development in- “Some of the most intrigu- increase the dosage to desensitize creases allergic disease. With ing studies come from rural loca- them to what they are allergic to.” increased use of antibiotics, tions,” Tevrizian said. “If you A new treatment called sub- smaller family sizes, and decreas- grow up on a farm where there is lingual allergen immunotherapy – ing exposure to farm animals in a covered walkway between your or allergy drops – may eliminate rural settings, children may not be home and the barn so that pre- the need for shots and weekly getting the necessary immune sumably you are inhaling animal doctor’s visits for some. The Extra! Extra! Dept. Save Gas A big selection to choose from on FREE excellent values already marked down. Save Money % Take an Extra 20% OFF clearance merchandise. Giftwrapping* Look for the “Extra 20% OFF” Red Toppers. Babies • Toddler Girl • Toddler Boy Save Time at McCaulouʼs OFF *On items of 15.00 or more 20 Girls 4 to 6X • Boys 4 to 7 • Girls 7 to 16 Shop your local McCaulou’s
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He was canon- ized in 1900 and proclaimed Pa- tron of Christian Teachers in 1950. For more than 300 years, the Brothers have perpetuated the Lasallian teachings throughout the world. In many ways, the Women’s Guild has assumed this dedication— committing itself to helping worthy students who Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette Photos provided need financial support—through ucked away in the northeast that includes several groups such Grand Master Wei Chueh. various scholarship funding. The Tcorner of Lafayette on sev- as Zen, Tibetan, and others. Al- The gates of the Monastery Guild—composed of alumni, eral acres of hilltop land is the most half of the Buddhists in the open at 8:30 each morning and Billie Jones (right) President of SMC Guild at Orinda Country Club College affiliates and friends of Buddha Gate Monastery—a re- United States reside in the West, members and guests are invited Christmas luncheon (with Guild member Angie Veio) the College—was founded in treat for local Buddhists and and the number of individuals af- to participate in classes on Bud- aint John Baptist De La De La Salle, born in Reims 1939. Since its inception, the those new to Buddhism. Many filiated with the Buddhist tradi- dhism and meditation conducted SSalle—whose precepts are France in 1651, founded the In- Guild has diligently focused on residents of Lamorinda are un- tion in California approaches 2% in both English and Chinese. In the basis of Saint Mary’s Col- stitute of the Christian Brothers, a raising funds to aid thousands of aware of this religious commu- of the adult population. The addition to the Sunday morning lege—would be proud of the teaching order whose tenet is to students to achieve their aca- nity, but its location is no secret. monthly ceremony held at Bud- ceremony held each month, the Saint Mary’s Women’s Guild teach and provide affordable ed- demic goals and objectives. A sign for the Buddha Gate dha Gate is attended by up to 120 Buddha Gate holds half-day and whose mission is to raise schol- ucation to all within the frame- The Guild has a current Monastery is displayed promi- people, and the regular member- full day Zen Retreats. “We hope arship funds to aid needy stu- work of a Catholic education. membership of 160 members nently on Taylor Boulevard ship consists of approximately to create an environment for re- dents. De La Salle dedicated him- who adheres to a busy schedule across from the turn at Withers 100 individuals. flection,” states Master Jian- throughout the academic year. Avenue, and additional signs lead Buddha Gate Monastery Sheng, “and we hope that people The standing calendar includes a one through the winding roads of officially opened its doors in Oc- can immerse themselves in the Monica Casale - Owner/Bookkeeper spaghetti dinner, Bridge and a residential neighborhood to the tober of 2000. The area was first environment.” OPTIMUM ACCOUNTING Bunco, Christmas boutique and entrance to Buddha Gate off Glo- owned and developed by a For those interested to learn Annual Spring Fashion Show at ria Terrace. Catholic Church over 50 years more about Buddhism and new Start 2008 right! Clean up your 2007 records! the College campus, and the In fact, the all female group ago who then sold part of the land to the practice, Master Jian Sheng We’ve specialized in small business bookkeeping for over 16 years. Christmas luncheon, usually off- of Buddhist Masters who reside for residential development. The suggests attending the Beginner We provide any or all of the following services: site. In addition, upcoming at the Monastery are delighted to remainder served as the location Meditation classes currently held ×Full Charge Bookkeeping ×Only A/P or A/R × Payroll processing events (such as bus outings to receive both the experienced and of another Buddhist organization on Thursday evenings from 7:30 ×Financial Statements ×Account reconciliation ×Year end reporting San Francisco or Napa) and novice Buddhist. “The purpose for about 10 years prior to the ar- to 9:30 pm. There is even a Sat- ×Accounting system setup/cleanup ×On/Off-site services newsworthy items are parlayed [of the Monastery] is to provide a rival of Buddha Gate. urday morning meditation class 24 Marston Road × Orinda, CA 94563 through monthly newsletters. place for people to access and ap- Ten Buddhist nuns along for children who range in age Office: 415.370.4517 × Fax: 925.254.3178 × [email protected] The monies raised by the proach Buddhism easily,” states with a few lay Buddhist women from three to 15 years of age. Guild are funneled into The Saint Master Jian-Sheng, the Abbess of live and work at the Monastery. Master Jian-Sheng smiles Mary’s College Guild Annual Buddha Gate Monastery. The nuns or Masters all originate broadly and notes that meditation Scholarship Fund and the According to the Pew from the Chung Tai Chan with a three-year old presents an Brother Albert Plotz Memorial Forum on Religion and Public Monastery, the parent-monastery interesting challenge. Call to in- Endowed Scholarship Fund Life, approximately 0.7% of in Taiwan. Each has extensive quire or register (925) 934-2411. whose current market value has adult Americans identify them- training in the practice of Zen generated in excess of $42,000 selves as Buddhists—a statistic Buddhism promoted by the for this year, providing direct Trifecta – Orinda Resident Works in Lafayette & funding to needy and worthy stu- dents. 23 Orinda Way, Ste N Worships in Moraga • Orinda This year's fashion show By Jean Follmer "Swing into Spring" will be held Dawn went to San Diego for the on April 12th; fashions provided marathon. Dot ran the ½ by Coldwater Creek. For more marathon and Dawn ran the full. information, call Mary Power at Dot attends mass at St. 925-672-6761. Monica’s in Moraga. She says Membership to the Saint “I used to teach CCD – I go Mary’s College Guild is avail- there on a regular basis. I love able to everyone and one need my pastor, he speaks to my not be College affiliated. For heart.” Dot has also been going Foot Reflexology • Full Body Massage • Chair Massage membership information, contact to Glide Memorial in San Fran- Patricia O’Connel at 376-4096 or cisco for over 20 years. She Hours: 10 am to 9:30 pm Patricia McEnaney at 376-3306. goes there every Easter to help COUPON The College website is feed the homeless. www.stmarys-ca.edu. The She is still the Director at Guild's website is under con- Joyful Beginnings. She was struction. hired by Ginny Leavitt in 1995 $10 OFF Editor’s Note: Rumor has it and says “I couldn’t have done it that Linda U. Foley herself will be Dot Feist, Orinda Photo Jean Follmer without Ginny”. She stresses Full Body Massage among the fabulous models in how supportive Ginny and Pas- 925-258-1888 w/ coupon exp. 4/8 the April 12th Fashion Show! rinda resident Dot Feist B.J. Supply Company in San Ogrew up in an Irish Francisco and Dot stayed home tor Lori Sawdon have been to her Catholic home in Brooklyn, with the children during their and to the preschool. Dot is very New York. She eventually first few years. Eventually Dot proud of the Joyful Beginnings began working in Manhattan “went to work part-time. I did- program and attributes its suc- and found the atmosphere “so n’t want to work (away from cess to her staff and the loving intense, I walked to the beach home) full-time, so I opened a environment they create for the each night” to relax. One of five daycare and ran it for about six children. She describes it as a girls, Dot and her best friend years.” Dot was “the room par- “creative curriculum in which went to visit Dot’s sister in La- ent at the Hayward school and I you use the whole environment guna Beach, California. They became very involved with to teach the children. My focus loved the Southern California schools.” They weren’t happy is that you give children a strong beaches even more than those in with the direction of the Hay- sense of self-esteem and help New York and soon moved to ward schools, so they decided to them develop social skills. If Laguna Beach together. move to Orinda in 1993. Dawn they’ve mastered that by the time Not long after moving to entered Glorietta Elementary they leave (for kindergarten), it Southern California, Dot met Jim and Jack entered Orinda Inter- enhances their critical thinking Feist at a jazz event at The White mediate School. On the move skills and helps them think out- House Restaurant & Nightclub to Orinda, Dot says it was “a side the box. I encourage chil- in Laguna Beach. Jim grew up wonderful change, a most posi- dren and let them have freedom in Montclair Village in Oakland tive experience.” She shuttled and choice.” The Joyful Begin- and was in Southern California her children to Scouts and sports nings program is enhanced by visiting friends. Jim returned to and the family loved to ski and yoga classes, visits from Pastor Montclair, but the distance sail together. She again became Lori, Lafayette Library visits, couldn’t keep them apart and it involved in the schools working cooking and field trips through- didn’t take long for Jim to pro- in Alameda as a teacher, at Glo- out the year. pose marriage to Dot. He said rietta in the after care program As for the future, Dot says “I’d rather call you my wife than and then helped open Joyful Be- “I’ll definitely be here for my girlfriend.” Jim’s family was ginnings Preschool in Lafayette awhile. I’ll always be in this from Sweden and he married Dot in 1995 as its Director. Life was field and I plan to spend more two years later in the Swedish good until 1996 when Jim was time with my parents. Her sister community of Svedahl in Sali- diagnosed was leukemia. Jim recently moved to Orinda and nas. They had a big turnout at battled his disease, but it got the Dot helped her start a toddler the wedding with Jim’s relatives best of him and Jim died that program at Lafayette Christian flying in from Sweden and Dot’s October. “Dawn was about to Church called Creekside Tod- from New York. Dot said “Most turn 12 when Jim died, so I was dlers. Her son is currently of my family came out – lots of basically a single parent. I fo- working in the area and her Irish firefighters.” cused on my children and my daughter is finishing her nursing After they married, the work. After Jim passed, the degree. Dot believes she is Feists moved to Albany and community was unbelievable, “truly blessed, I love my life and then to Hayward. They had two they were so supportive.” Each I’m really grateful for the com- children – a son, Jack and a year, Dot volunteers for Light munity I have here.” daughter, Dawn. Jim owned the Night. Last year, she and Wednesday, March 19, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 7 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • Life in LAMORINDA • USDA to Treat for Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) in Moraga By Sophie Braccini ial application is an option in to aerial spraying. Supervisor light of health risks appears un- Gayle Uilkema believes that this wise.” She adds that her group is the right thing to do. “There is concerned by the decision of are a lot of unanswered ques- aerial spraying that has been tions,” said Uilkema, “we need planned for other parts of Contra to conduct an impartial risk as- Costa. Many Bay Area cities are sessment study which results up in arms against the aerial will be made public.” spraying: the product can drift But the CDFA is calling the from three to twenty miles, and shots and their mission is eradi- the pesticides are contained in cation. According to Hawkins, plastic-like capsules that are par- “We anticipate that some parts of Adult moth and the larvae Photos courtesy USDA ticle sized and known to cause Contra Costa County outside of arry Hawkins, Regent of could be damaged by this pest most likely impact will be the re- also try to place the hangers out permanent lung damage. the Moraga area may be heavily LPublic Affairs for the CA includes grapes, citrus, stone duction of LBAM within the of reach.” During a Board of Supervi- infested and require treatment by State Department of Agriculture fruit (peaches, plums, nectarines, eradication area,” says Hawkins. “The solution proposed by sors meeting on March 11th, air. That final determination has (CDFA), has sent a warning: cherries, apricots) and many oth- The twists will be removed USDA in Moraga is a good one,” Wendel Brunner, Public Health not been made at this point.” He “Four male LBAM have been ers. after three months. In the in- says Susan JunFish, Director of Director of Contra Costa Health confirms, “We try to work with spotted in Moraga. That level of As a result, The U.S. De- fested residential areas, CDFA the local group, Parents for a Services, recommended that an counties to meet environmental low infestation triggers a re- partment of Agriculture (USDA) will notify residents by first class Safer Environment independent environmental quality, and safety standards for sponse called ‘alternative treat- Animal and Plant Health Inspec- mail prior to placement of the (www.PfSE.org), “New Zealand health assessment be made prior the land and the residents.” ment’ that comprises the use of tion Service (APHIS) and the twist-ties and then an attempt to studies where the pest has been pheromone impregnated twists- CDFA have decided on a long- contact them personally will be present for over 100 years and Heather & Josh’s Pet Care ties attached to trees and shrubs. term goal of eradicating the made at the time of placement. where the climate and natural Treatment will start on April 7th LBAM. There are many native The twist-tie looks very much predators are very close to what in the four areas where the moths moths that can be confused for like a conventional twist-tie used we have here in the Bay Area, When I’m big I were seen.” The moth has also the LBAM. A qualified ento- to seal a plastic vegetable bag. It have shown that spraying is in- want Heatherto andhelp Josh out! Licensed, Insured & bonded been found in Orinda and near mologist must identify adult is dark red in color and is effective and that Integrated Pest Since 2002 Lafayette residents Lafayette. No spraying is moths. Larval stages cannot be mounted on a metal hanger by Management (IPM) methods • Dog Adventure Walks planned currently for Lamor- reliably identified using mor- winding so that it can be placed worked best to control the infes- • Pet and House Sitting inda. phological characters. up in a tree or other foliage. The tation without causing any sig- • Puppy Socialization The LBAM is a small Aus- In Moraga, twist-ties will hanger is also marked with flag- nificant damage to crops. New www.heatherspetcare.com 925-388-2042 tralian insect whose larvae the be hung on trees and shrubs at a ging tape so that it can be seen Zealand researchers have also CDFA asserts are dangerous for rate of 250 dispensers per acre. when it is time for removal. “The stated that aerial spraying of the our plants. The moth can damage The bait stations contain LBAM- twist-tie contains a very small pheromone cannot compete with a wide range of crops, native specific pheromones that will amount of pheromone and poses the natural pheromone emitted A Neighbor You Can Trust… trees, and suburban landscaping. disrupt the mating but will have no significant chemical risk from by the female LBAM. So the The list of agricultural crops that no effect on other species. “The touching,” says Hawkins, “we underlying assumption that aer- “As a single mother, Stephen helped me with an investment out of state that was sold to me in a negative cash flow position. He educated me how Dan Cawthon Plays Father Damien—The Leper Priest of Molokai to use an option ARM loan for my investment By Andrea A. Firth property. Stephen turned it around to produce a again in the black and white than the age he is portrayed in $7,100.00 positive cash flow investment for me. garb of a priest telling the tale the play. “In twenty years I Steve gave me hope and another chance to remain of the selfless and devoted Fa- have had experiences that a real estate investor.” Tracy – Walnut Creek ther Damien who fought the would lead me to look back Church, the Hawaiian govern- and see that in our youth, ment, and his own personal when we set out to achieve demons to ensure the proper things in life, there are a lot of care and dignity of the neg- conflicting motivations,” 1575 Treat Blvd., Ste 100 • Walnut Creek lected souls of Molokai. “It’s notes Cawthon. “Now as I Steve Snyder been a wonderful experience look back upon my own life, I Senior Loan Officer for me to realize that that can see threads of things that I Lafayette Resident since 1990 script is still alive and well in would not have been able to CA Dept. of Real Estate Broker # 01370755 my mind,” states Cawthon. see at age 45 or 50.” FINE BEDDING & GIFTS The play is set 60 years Dan Cawthon will bring Japanese style & comfort Hours : after Father Damien’s death, his seasoned perspective to Mon-Sat 10-6pm as his recently excavated re- two performances of Damien Sun: 12pm-5pm mains are being transported at Saint Mary’s College on from Molokai back to his na- Thursday and Friday, March tive country of Belgium. 27th and 28th at 8 pm in the Damien awakens and reflects Soda Activity Center. 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Tickets may be pur- Saturday, April 5, 10:30am and to Longs Drugs. aga.ca.us. become pregnant, are already preg- chased at Hooked on Books, 1956 1:00pm. The Town Hall Theatre of Orinda Library presents a Fireside nant or those parenting small children. Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, or at Lafayette, 3535 School Street, The Lafayette Gallery invites you to Hike at Mt. Diablo- Sun. March Educators from the John Muir the Peace Center. The admission Lafayette. Tickets: $10 per person. Chat with a docent from Berkeley join us for "Garden Party", a celebra- Repertory Theater in a behind the 30th 8:45 am to 2:45 pm. Waterfalls Women’s Health Center will share charge is $20 general or $15 for sen- For tickets or information call: tion of the pleasures and enchantment and Wildflowers, Meet at 9:15 am at about breastfeeding, childbirth, prena- iors in advance of the event. 925- 925.283.1557.Tickets may also be scenes talk about the company’s new of gardening - its scents, textures and production “TRAGEDY: a Tragedy” Walnut Creek BART (must call 925- tal and newborn care. Lectures will 933-7850 or e-mail [email protected]. purchased at the door. Website: colors as told through the artist's 944-9068 for ride) 9:45 MP-13 Don- cover Pain Relief Options for Labor Quality art and service donations are www.childrens-theatre.org by Pulitzer-nominated dramatist Will medium. The artwork in this show is Eno. Free. Tuesday, March 25 at 7 ner Canyon & Back Creek, end of and Delivery, How to Survive the being accepted. a celebration of the beauty of land- p.m. The program will take place in- Regency Drive off Marsh Creek First Week Home, the Pregnancy Dis- Performers for Progress presents a scapes and flowers in both the realis- Road, Clayton. 6-9 miles of moder- ability Leave Act and an Overview of Lafayette Earth Day Festival 2008, cabaret night benefit performance side the library, beside the fireplace, tic and abstract realms. We are which allows for a casual, intimate at- ately strenuous 1300 foot elevation Obstetric and Pediatric Services at A Family Affair, Sun,April 20th featuring various styles of dance, excited to invite gardeners, lovers of gain hike. Some steep narrow trails, John Muir Health. Ongoing activities 12pm - 4pm. Come enjoy Lafayette’s vocal performances, bands, and com- mosphere. The Orinda Library, 26 nature and members of the commu- Orinda Way, Orinda For more infor- walking sticks recommended. Be pre- will include refreshments, raffle prizes third annual Earth Day Festival! edy. Thursday April 17th, 7:30 pm. nity to join us for a reception on Sun- pared for mud. Light rain shortens and demonstrations. Grab your bikes and ride over to The Rheem Theater in Moraga. Pro- mation, please call (925) 254-2184 or day, April 27 from 1 to 4pm. visit the library website at ccclib.org hike, heavy cancels. Websites: Stanley Intermediate School on Sun- duced by Emilyn Kowaleski and Lafayette Gallery, 50 Lafayette Circle, berkeleyhikingclub.pair.com; geoci- Lamorinda Republican Women day, April 20th. Live Music - Madeline Vann and featuring roughly is open Tuesday to Saturday from ties.com/contracostahills meet the third Thursday of each Acalanes Jazz Band. Fun Educa- 40 high school students from the Commonwealth Club of California 11am to 5pm. 925-284-2788, –“Peony in Love” Wed, March 26, month at the Metro Restaurant in tional Performances - Including jug- Lamorinda area. Tickets: $5 for stu- www.lafayettegallery.net. Lafayette Hiking Group -April 12 Lafayette at 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd. gling show about recycling by dents and $10 for adults 6:30pm, Wine and Cheese Reception, 7:00pm, Program. Lisa See, the Au- Indian Rock Park, North Berkeley The meeting begins at 11:30 with Earthcapades. 20+ Educational Ta- Meet at Lafayette BART’s main en- lunch at noon and speaker at 12:30. bles/Displays - By local vendors/or- Please join us for DiabloActors' En- thor of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, has always been intrigued by sto- trance at 9:00 a.m. We form carpools Lunch cost is $22 and for reserva- ganizations and school semble's production of The Taffetas, a to the trailhead. Remember to bring tions please call 925-254-8617. environmental clubs. Scavenger musical journey through theFabulous ries that have been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up, whether in lunch, water, layered clothing, good Hunt - Find out the ten most impor- Fifties! Through April 12. The Lesher L the past or happening right now in the walking shoes, sun protection and The Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice tant ways to protect the earth and win Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive money to contribute toward gas, Center and Grandparents for Peace a prize. Stanley Intermediate School , Walnut Creek, Price range: $20.00 to world today. Come hear See in con- versation about her new book, Peony bridge tolls and parking. Indian Rock are co-sponsoring a “Make a Bid for - Area Between Parking Lot and Bas- $25.00 Park is one of six rock parks located in Peace” spring benefit in Walnut ketball Courts Crocuses by Judy Feins in Love, and what inspires her work. North Berkeley. It has great rock Auditions for I Hate Hamlet, A Bed $15, Members $30, Non-members. Peony in Love is available at climbing and amazing views of the Full of Foreigners, and an Agatha The Art of Diorama opens March San Francisco Bay. We will walk to Saint Mary’s College Christie; ORSVP’s summer season Lafayette Book Store. Bentley 26 at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut School, Student Performing Arts Cen- several of the other Rock Parks. Campus Happenings the building of shelters and or- will take place on Sunday, April 6th at Creek and continues through June 8. A Easy to moderate 3.5 miles. Email phanages, families looking for 4PM; and Tuesday, April 10th at 7PM. ter, 1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, reception with the artists will be held Lafayette. [email protected]. missing relatives, and raising Orinda Community Center, 26 Orinda Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00– awareness about domestic, social, Way, Room three or the Amphitheater 8:00 pm. Admission is $3 and in- Thursday, April 3, 4pm. Daniel Job’s Daughter’s International – and political violence against cludes refreshments. Bedford Gallery, Orinda teaches young ladies ages 10- women and girls. She will focus ART Mason will discuss and sign copies of Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic his highly praised novel, A Far Coun- 20 years old important skills for life, specifically on the women of New Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Re- try, just out in paperback. Orinda such as leadership, public speaking, Orleans and the Gulf region, who The Moraga Art Gallery presents a freshments. Admission $3. Free for Books. organization, teamwork and self-re- have organized a group they call new group show, "Earthly Inspira- Friends of the Bedford and members liance. Girls also learn a sense of com- "Katrina Warriors" and are work- tions" by local Bay Area and Lamor- of DRAA. 925/295-1417 www.bed- Saturday, April 12 1 PM munity by participating in ing to rebuild their lives. inda artists. March 18 - June 1. fordgallery.org. Germaine Greer will discuss her philanthropic projects. Meetings are Tuesday, March 25 from 7 p.m. to Gallery is doubly featuring the work held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of new biography, Shakespeare's Wife, a 9 p.m. of 2 artists: Illustrator Michael Che, Diablo Valley College Library each month at 7:00 pm at the Orinda Photo by Ken C. Young, Moraga; fresh look at Ann Hathaway. The www.kcyoungfineartimages.com Soda Center who paints a variety of subjects, but proudly presents member exhibition, Masonic Center located at 9 Altarinda event, co-sponsored by the Friends of Free loves painting animals; Donna Ar- East Bay Artists Guild: Creating the Orinda Library, will take place at Rd, Orinda. For more information on ganbright, who has been working in Community Around Art. Through the Orinda Library Theater, 26 Irwin membership and fun activities, con- Theater Performances: “Creative Writing Reading Se- clay since 1972. She creates ceramic May 10th. Reception on Saturday, Way, Orinda tact Nicki Wandesforde, Bethel “Damien” – Passion, Faith and ries — Nick Flynn” baskets, plates, bowls, platter sets, March 29, 2008 from 1-3pm in the li- Guardian at (925) 283-7176 or email Fury in One-Man Show at SMC Nick Flynn is the author of "An- mugs, pitchers and vases in her brary. Free parking on campus. Li- Other Events: [email protected]. Saint Mary’s College Performing other Bullshit Night in Suck City," Lafayette Studio. The public is invited brary hours: Mon-Thurs 8am to 9pm; Arts Professor, Dan Cawthon, a memoir about working in a The Future of the Earth’s Climate: Lafayette Rotary Club’s Annual stars as Father Damien in Aldyth Boston homeless shelter and his Frontiers in Forecasting,” April 8 in Spring Egg Roll. Open to all children Morris’ powerful play, “Damien” relationship with his down-and- Orinda. Leading climate modeler Bill ages 2-10 at Plaza Park (corner of Mt. – the compelling story of Father out father. He is also the author of Collins -- a senior scientist and de- Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd) in Damien DeVeuster, the Belgian- two books of poems, including partment head at the Lawrence Berke- Lafayette, at 10:00am, Saturday, born priest whose devotion to the "Some Ether," which won the ley National Laboratory, a Professor March 22. The park lawn will be cov- people of the leper colony on of Earth and Planetary Science at U.C. PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award and ered with candy for the kids to put in Molokai brought him interna- Berkeley, and a member of the team was a finalist for the Los Angeles their baskets. The youngest are al- tional acclaim and excruciating that was recently awarded the Nobel Times Book Prize. ways given extra time to get their personal conflicts. Father Damien Prize for work on climate change -- Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. share! The Bunny will be there to will discuss scientific observations fought two powerful bureaucra- Soda Center take pictures with the kids. Join us that show the Earth is warming at an cies, the Church and the Hawaiian Contact: Creative Reading Writ- for the fun. unprecedented rate, and describe how government, for the care and dig- ing Series (925) 631-4457 human-induced changes are probably nity of the discarded human be- Free Free Small Business Fair Sponsored the primary culprits. The free pro- ings of this community. Through by Betty T. Yee, Vice Chairwoman, gram will be held on Tuesday, April 8, faith, compassion, courage and Art Exhibitions: State Board of Equalization. Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Stephen's Episcopal gentle humor, the actions of a sin- “Pinturas de Fe: March 25th, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Church, in the Parish Hall (on the gle man profoundly impacted the The Retablo Tradition in (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.) Crowne lower level), 66 St. Stephen’s Drive, lives of many. Mexico and New Mexico” Plaza Hotel Concord, 45 John Glenn in Orinda. Thursday and Friday, March 27 Pilgrimage, procession, and the cre- Drive, Concord, CA 94520 and 28 at 8 p.m. ation of home altars and shrines are Free admission. To register online A Nite at the Races- Rotary Club of ancient religious practices that en- www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/tpsched.htm Soda Activity Center Moraga- Sat, April 12th. Gates open dure today in many cultures around For more information call: Price: $25 general; $20 seniors 5:00 pm. Dinner at 6:15. First race at 916-341-7389 (65+); $2 SMC students; $12 the world. This exhibition tells the 6:45 - wager play money on eight Saint Mary’s College faculty, staff story of one such tradition as it video horse races and bid on wonder- Emergency Preparedness and non-SMC students evolved in the Americas from the ful live and silent auction items. Holy Seminars for Businesses Information: Call 925.631.4381 or time of the Spanish Conquest to the Trinity Hall, 1700 School St. Moraga. Wednesday, March 26th visit www.stmarys-ca.edu present day. Today, individual artists Reservations: $40 per person. Con- 7:30 -10am with breakfast-$5, or
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Download “Your” Lamorinda’s Share your thoughts with our community! Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the story from express views of the writers and not necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. Religious Services All published letters will include the writer's name and town (please give us your phone number for verification purposes only), and should www.lamorindaweekly.com be 350 words or less. Letters may be edited for length or legal considerations. email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 Editor: munity) will come together to make up for this Orinda voters should ask themselves if their in- Regarding Sophie Braccini's article "The Future loss. It has been determined that a family's pro- comes went up 44 percent in the past 12 months. of the Hacienda Still Uncertain" I noticed that portionate share to make up this loss is The proposed library tax is particularly onerous Margaret DePriester is quoted as saying "some $124/child. This assumes all other educational because on March 1 garbage pick-up rates in of our residents don't even know it exists." Per- components contribute their fair share. I plead Orinda went up 14.7 percent. All Orinda prop- haps if your article had included an address, area, with all parents who have the means to make a erty owners would have to pay the library tax. cross-street, or neighborhood, more people (in- tax deductible contribution of $124/child (or There would be no exemption for senior citizens, Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, Orinda, 254-3422 cluding me) might know. Maybe the title of the more!) to the Lafayette School District (3477 especially those living on low or moderate in- article should've been: "The Future, and Loca- School Street) so our children will continue to comes. The library tax is extremely regressive. JOIN US FOR AN EASTER CELEBRATION! tion, of the Hacienda Still Uncertain". receive the quality education they deserve. I The owner of a two-room bungalow would have 8:15 a.m. Traditional; 9:30 a.m. Blended Traditional & Contemporary; 10:45 a.m. Contemporary If anyone on your staff knows where it is, and is hope that all other components of the system will to pay the same amount as the owner of a 40- Easter Brunch served 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. willing to divulge this information, I'd like to contribute their share for our children and the room mansion. In 2007, the federal government's Childcare available for ages 5 and younger know. betterment of our community. Our dollars are figures showed that inflation ran at 4.1 percent. B. Raynolds needed ASAP so the District can plan for the pro- Inflation is a stealth tax that affects all people. Our Savior’s Lutheran (ELCA) - 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette Orinda jected shortfall. Thank you for your help! Inflation should never be more than one percent www.oslc.net • 283-3722 Each Sunday: 8:15 am Classic Service, 9:15 am Education Hour (We have sent Mr. Raynolds the information he re- Patricia Curtin-Tinley per year. Inflation, especially in the areas of 10:30 am Contemporary Service quested, and thank him for asking! Moraga’s Ha- Concerned Parent of Two gasoline, food, and college tuition, is wrecking March 20: 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service cienda de Las Flores is located at 2100 Donald Dr., Lafayette many people's desires to save for retirement. March 21: 7:00 pm Good Friday Service off Moraga Rd. between St. Mary’s Blvd. and Rheem Moreover, unemployment is rising. Orinda March 23: 8:00 and 9:30 am Classic Easter Services Blvd. –ed.) Bells, Brass, Choir Dear Editor: should not, in view of the bad American econ- A massive property tax hike of 44 percent is in omy, be asking its residents to pay more taxes. If 11:00 Contemporary Easter Service Editor, Adult and Youth Ensembles store for Orinda residents if a special library tax the Orinda library wants more money, it should SCHOOLS NEED OUR HELP. is approved by the city's voters on June 3. In Feb- hold a fund-raising drive or sell itself to the kind St. Giles Episcopal Church of Moraga Education is extremely important to us all. The ruary, the Orinda City Council voted unani- of private company that could operate the library Maundy Thursday March 20 7:30 pm Lafayette School District will suffer a loss of mously to put a measure on the ballot that, if more cheaply. Orinda voters should soundly re- Good Friday March 21 7:30 pm $1.7 million due to cuts in the state budget. I passed, would raise the current library tax from ject the library tax. Holy Saturday March 22 9 am hope all components of our educational system The Great Vigil of Easter March 22 7:30 pm $27 to $39 per year (Lamorinda Weekly, March Richard S. Colman (i.e., parent clubs, LASF, the School District, 5). While the dollar amount of the tax may seem Orinda Easter Day March 23 9 am school families and other members of our com- All service are held in the Chapel at St. Mary's College small, the actual level of increase is 44 percent! Everyone is welcome Temple Isaiah welcomes you to worship with us on Shabbat. NEW in LW Public Forum JOIN IT For specific questions, call the Temple office at 925-283-8575 or visit our website: temple-isaiah.org. 1st and 4th Friday evening - 6:30 PM ver the past year, we have re- Being “Wired on Technology” – make a living helping people with their computer 2nd and 3rd Friday evening - 8:00 PM Oceived several exceptionally Is it a Good Thing? problems, I have to know how to help. Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM thoughtful letters from readers in re- When I first opened up Computer Software Then we have the internet criminals. They steal peoples’ identities. They create a climate of If you would like your services listed, please email to sponse to some of our stories. Most & Hardware in Orinda in 1991, there were very [email protected] or call 925-377-0977. have been too lengthy for us to print. few cell phones and no internet. People were fear that breeds something worse. Anti-virus, A one inch listing will cost $20. In an effort to adhere to our mission of thrilled when their computers opened up and pro- anti-spyware companies make money by provid- being a forum for public discussion, duced a C} prompt. Computers were unreliable, ing fake security. These include some well we have decided to allocate sufficient expensive and the wave of the future. known, local companies whose software is inef- space to publish these letters whenever As I read your front page article, “Wired on fectual and is efficient only in requesting money We’re online too: possible. Technology,” I was curious as to why you missed from the user on a yearly basis. Our internal editorial board will the part about how “instant communication” is Your article mentions a school where cell www.lamorindaweekly.com review all letters for form and content, threatening the need for the printed word. Why phone use is banned. This does not work. Some and reserves the right to refuse a sub- read a newspaper, book or newsmagazine when students use the phones for cheating and are ad- mission. Writers should have signifi- you can view them on-line? dicted to texting. AOL Instant Messenger is on cant knowledge of the area in which I have seen the evolution of the instant com- almost every computer. The television, cell they are writing, and letters should be munication revolution. It has created a culture of phone, and instant messaging are on while a stu- on a subject that we have introduced fraud, deceit, instant gratification, fear and ac- dent does their homework. in our pages. We have not set a maxi- cording to some University studies, a decline in Also mentioned is a person who likes to be Lose Weight mum word count, but it is unlikely that intelligence and reverse evolution. available 24/7 and even during sleep. The aver- age Blackberry user checks the machine every 5 Drop the Inches a 2000-word letter would be printed I have every incarnation of cell phone, com- minutes. This is alarming. Some might say our Look and Feel Great (for reference, the letter on the right puter, IPOD and Blackberry. I see the advantage contains 477 words). of instant communication. I also see what it is productivity is increased. Our life spans are get- Want a Slimmer, Healthier Body? All opinions expressed in this doing to our society. Text messaging during a ting shorter. Depression, anger, drug use and forum are those of the writer and not movie, talking on a cell phone while driving, an- white-collar crime are increasing. Courtesy, eti- Cleanse Your Way to Better Health of the Lamorinda Weekly. Letters may swering a device while in the middle of a con- quette, conversational skills, handwriting and be edited for legal considerations, but versation with someone and, most distressing, spelling are getting worse. “You Can Safely lose Pounds and Inches edited letters will be returned to the someone carrying on a private conversation in I can go on and on. I see the advantage to in- Naturally Through Nutritional Cleansing” writer for consent prior to publication. earshot of others. This is not the worst of it. stant communication. I hope that at some point, Submissions should be sent to I have parents come into my office seeking we can raise the consciousness of our younger generation to revere those things that are really Call 925-376-3667 www.KFPUSA1.isagenix.com [email protected]. help in getting their children to stop playing ad- (Our already-familiar Letters to dictive computer games. There is a profusion of important. They are not found in little screens. the Editor section will remain un- underage people losing big money playing on- changed.) line poker. Pornography is freely available to Nuchem Weiss Computer Software and Hardware anyone who knows how to use a mouse and click Orinda on the button that says they are ‘of age.’ Since I
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A similar experience was Must see beautiful home on large wooded lot. had by Jan Spauschus who Remodeled kitchen with granite, stainless steel adopted Laura from China when appliances & cherry cabinets. the infant was fifteen months 4 large bedrooms & 3 old. She too, like the Sides, and Au Pair suite with separate1/2 baths entrance. including Master Suite wanted her daughter to retain her native tongue, “Mandarin is Very quiet area. Pre-F class at KISS Photo Sophie Braccini a very tonal language,” she ex- Offered at $1,199,000 hen they adopted their showed that bilinguism confers after a few months they are al- plains, “often occidentals cannot Wbaby daughter from cognitive benefits to preschooler ready starting to manipulated the even decipher the language.” China, Lynley and David Sides learning to read, and her asser- language, not only repeat, but Jan and her husband went all didn’t want the infant to lose all tion was supported by Dart- really make their own sen- over the Bay Area to maintain Marty Tuominen ties with her origins. After look- mouth’s Laura-Ann Petitto’s tences.” Laura’s exposure to Mandarin J. Rockcliff Realtors ing for an existing immersion findings that bilingual children KISS, the Spanish immer- and were thrilled when Small [email protected] Chinese program in the area, have higher cognitive skills. sion program now located at the World started where they live, in they were inspired to start One of those skills is the plastic- border of Lafayette and Walnut Lafayette. “This is an invalu- Direct: (925) 253-7032 “Small World”, a Chinese lan- ity of the brain, that is, the abil- Creek, also offers programs that able experience,” says guage program in Lafayette for ity to figure out more solutions start at two years of age (and at Spauschus, “it changes your out- Mobile: (925) 482-4204 children as young as one year for a given problem and easier one year beginning August, look on the world.” old. “To speak another language decision making.” And benefits 2008). “We didn’t know what Other parents confirm that is to possess a second soul”, said do not stop as people get older; a we were getting into when we if bilinguism is the objective, a 89 Davis Rd., Suite 100 • Orinda rEmperor Charlemagne some recent study by Bialystok shows registered our son at age two,” simple after-school program will 1200 years ago. By be willing that fluent bilingual individuals says George Madrigal, father of not be enough. Dona Comar ex- www.martytuominen.com to give their daughter a Chinese are able to word off the loss of now three-year-old Jacob perienced both the immersion f soul, the Sides might very well memory in old age. Alexander, “we had heard good and the two-day-a-week pro- Law Office of Radcliffe & Radcliffe have given her other important “Language learning needs things about the school but did- gram with her two sons. The 455 Moraga Road, Suite A cognitive advantages over to start in infancy if bilinguism n’t know if he would fit in.” The older one went to French For mono-lingual children. is the objective,” states Fillmore, boy loved the program and the Fun as an after school program, Moraga, California 94556 “When I was pregnant,” “children can start at three years teachers, and is now signing while the youngest was able to 925.376.2325 – 925.376.2328 (fax) explains Darja Koehler mother of age, but even earlier is better.” songs in Spanish with his father. follow the everyday Kinder- of a seven- year-old tri-lingual “My daughter started French for George, who had lost his native garten curriculum, “The differ- Serving Lamorinda for over 30 years. girl, “I researched information Fun when she was eleven Spanish long ago, couldn’t be ence is notable,” she says, “The about brain development in in- months old,” explains Darja more emotionally fulfilled. youngest is completely at ease Martha C. Radcliffe – Estate planning fants. A book I recommend is Koehler, “for her it was not Sharlen Foox had a differ- with the French language. He Lisa J. Radcliffe – Family Law, custody, support and visitation “Magic Tree of the Mind” learning, it was just playing.” ent motivation when she regis- comprehends and speaks effort- (available at your public li- As Catherine Jolivet, the tered her children with KISS. lessly,” says the mother, ‘he is brary), that demonstrates how Director of French for Fun ex- “None of us spoke Spanish,” not afraid to make mistakes and the first years are crucial for de- plains, her program starts with says the mother of two young has a native accent. The oldest veloping knowledge of different very young children who come boys, “but we wanted the cul- understands an enormous languages, the art and music.” with their parents a few hours a tural experience for them as well amount of French but is very Swing r A native accent and flu- week. “We learn songs, the kids as the definite advantages that hesitant to speak.” ency is not the only benefit of listen, they are exposed to the learning a second language For more information go dearly language exposure. sounds of another language and gives to very young children, to: “Many studies that have been they absorb it with an ease that even in math.” Foox’s pre- French For Fun: www.french- On dmade of the brains of bilingual will never again be the same.” schooler is now in the three- forfun.com individuals,” explains UC Isabelle Magidson, who teaches year-old program, going four KISS: www.kissprogram.com Berkeley Professor Emeritus at the school says, “I teach the days a week, three hours each Small World: www.smallworld- By Lily Wong Fillmore, “Dr. Ellen three-year olds. 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Prudential tery, as one must decipher the The plot thickened when Main features include: no L $2,390,000 A California Realty burgeoning acronyms. MOSO 2008 bumped into op- more than 1 dwelling per 20 F 11 Sessions Road A Spectacular gated 4,242sf home on 3+ October of last year saw position from the Moraga acres in all prior MOSO-pro- Y E private acres with reservoir views! Gourmet the debut of MOSO 2008 Country Club (MCC), which tected and new MOSO 2008 T kitchen, 4/5 bdr, 3.5 baths. Call Jim Colhoun (Moraga Open Space Ordi- saw the text as potentially land, prevention of any devel- T E 925-962-6101 or James Collins 925-640-8818 nance 2008), an initiative pro- complicating their future de- opment on ridgelines, slopes, duced by the Friends of velopment and restoration op- unstable terrain and near O $1,359,000 Moraga Open Space (FMOS) erations. In an unexpected creeks (riparian corridor). R 712 Ironbark Court to further limit development in twist, FMOS withdrew its ini- The rights of MCC and I Orinda Woods home features 3+ bdr, 2.5 Your Professional Moraga, especially in the tiative, even though a signifi- SMC are explicitly protected. N baths, 2,350sf on a 1/3 acre lot, new hard- Lamorinda Team Bollinger Canyon (BC), Indian cant number of signatures had Section 2 (l): “The Ordinance D wood floors, windows and built-ins. Great is located at: Valley (IV) and Rheem Ridge been gathered on the petition, does not apply to any land A interior colors, Call Deb at 925-381-0325 (RR) areas. in order to revamp the text. owned, operated, or leased by 999 Oak Hill Road As FMOS gathered sig- The Bruzzone family and the Moraga Country Club…” O $1,099,000 Lafayette natures, the property owner its supporters fought a tough The ordinance clearly also ex- R 20 Muth Drive that would be hardest hit by the battle with the Town Council, cludes land owned by SMC I Spacious, upgraded 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 925-283-7000 initiative, the Bruzzone family, hoping to expedite their initia- from its jurisdiction. N 2,200sf home on a ¾ acre lot. Close to down- responded with an initiative of tive and get it placed on the MOSO 2008 supporters D town & BART. Grounds, granite counters & its own: MOSPRO, retitled by June ballot. There were many must now return to the streets A gas cooktop. Call Jennifer at 925-382-7484 the Town’s attorney as, “Mor- dramatic moments, including a of Moraga in search of new aga Initiative Expanding Open mailing camping claiming signatures for their petition. L $2,450,000 Space and Residential Land “Democracy is dying in Mor- Petitioners must gather the A F 1480 Shulgin Road Use Designations and Adopt- aga.” The Council refused to valid signatures of 10% of A Amazing opportunity! 2 unique Spanish ing Development Agreement.” be rushed, and the Bruzzone Moraga voters and submit Y style homes on approximately 3.75 acres. E (MIEOSRLUDADA?) initiative will appear on the them to the Town Clerk by T Views, privacy, fantastic location! For more T info visit www.1480shulgin.com This second initiative al- ballot in the November general mid-May in order to be eligible E or call Frith at 925-698-6030. lows for and guarantees devel- election. for the November ballot. Lisa Hoctor, opment rights for the next 25 A new chapter of the saga It’s a real page-turner, and M $314,900 #2 agent for years on the BD, IV and RR has now been opened as a re- this story is far from over. Stay Prudential California Realty O 1973 Ascot Drive #B properties, and offers monies vised MOSO 2008 initiative tuned, fearless readers. R Low price for 2Br-2Ba condo with pool Lafayette Office 2007. A and extra storage. Early in my career my husband and I G Ideal investment opportunity. owned our own business and successfuly A Call Jim Colhoun 925 200-2795 ran it for 20 years. As a realtor I face many of the same challenges that I did as a business owner and found that exceptional L ** Call For Price ** A customer service is key to being successful. F 917 Hough I love my job and I love my clients! A Coming Soon! Downtown Lafayette-2bd, Y 1 1/2 ba. Newly remodeled and gorgeous! Lisa Hoctor E Walk to BART and downtown shopping. "The Home Sales Doctor" T T Low HOA's, small and quiet complex. I Make House Calls! E Call Lisa or Barbara 925 698-5752. www.lisahoctor.com Tried & True Tips to Improve the Value of Your Home… Perk Up Your Paint! By Dana Green othing improves the overall from upholstery, floor coverings or Nlook of a home quite like a window treatments; and 10% from fresh coat of paint. Whether the accent pieces or artwork. Al- inside, outside or both, paint is though color is important to build quite simply a cost-effective ap- character, remember this ratio proach to freshen up your house. when making your decision to en- If you are considering selling your sure you avoid color overload! home, this should top your to-do Don’t rush the process of list. New paint will increase your painting as color tends to make or value and lesson your time on the break a room. Paint a swatch on market. the wall of the color you are con- Dana Green, a Lafayette For interior paint, tackle one sidering and live with it for a few native, is a Lamorinda Real room at a time and don’t move on days to see what it looks like in Estate Specialist. Dana can be until you’re completely satisfied. different lighting. It is important reached at (925) 339-1918 or Don’t be afraid to step out of your to take the extra time to ensure you [email protected] color box and try something a lit- are choosing a color you can live tle more intense. Designers use with. If you are color challenged few hundred dollars, your colors the “60-30-10” rule, 60% of color or don’t trust your design skills, will be selected and the stress of in a room comes from walls; 30% consider hiring an expert. For a painting will be eliminated.
Tried & True Interior Paint Tip: Colors by Benjamin Pottery Barn and Benjamin Moore have teamed up and Moore: created a wonderful selection of paints to choose from. Order your Spring “fan deck” of paint samples at 1. Chestertown Buff http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p7916/index.cfm 93 Moraga Way, Orinda 2. Barley for $2 or stop by the Walnut Creek Pottery Barn store to pick 3. Greenbrier Beige one up for free. Lamorinda Home Sales continued LAFAYETTE Last reported: 5 Your ad will LOWEST AMOUNT: $500,000 Library Artists Wanted HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,565,000 ... continued from page 2 MORAGA Last reported: 4 reach more HOME SALES LOWEST AMOUNT: $494,000 “We’re looking for all kinds hurdles. One of the highlights for less than 1% of the construction presented by HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,035,000 of possibilities,” she continued. Lamorinda residents to look for- total. Before residents start com- ORINDA Last reported: 4 then The Museum, because it’s part of ward to is the community display plaining, its important to note that LOWEST AMOUNT: $761,500 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,535,000 the Glenn Seaborg Learning Con- of proposal materials from June 9, not even $1 of Lafayette’s General LAMORINDA Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate informa- 26,000 sortium, was selected by the Li- 2008 through June 22, 2008. Win- Fund was spent on the project. tion company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published brary Public Art Committee to ning artists will be announced on Funding came from the Lafayette five to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither homes and help with determining sites and July 29 and tentative installation of Redevelopment Agency, a State Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. managing the artist selection the pieces will be April or May Library Grant and substantial pri- processes as well as overseeing the 2009. All dates subject to change. vate donations. LAFAYETTE businesses in 936 East Street, $980,000, 3136 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 2-21-08 design and installation of the art- Lafayette’s Public Art Ordi- At over 30,000 square feet of 7 Mountain View Place, $500,000, 3 Bdrms, 1783 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 2-22-08 work. nance requires that public art is in- library and open space, the new 1144 Nogales Street, $895,000, 4 Bdrms, 1919 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 2-19-08 Lamorinda! The process won’t happen stalled in structures of 10,000 building will be a landmark. It’s 1080 Serrano Court, $1,158,000, 3 Bdrms, 1563 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 2-27-08 overnight, and has a number of square feet or more, and cost not considered a national model for fu- 1221 Woodborough Rd., $1,565,000, 4 Bdrms, 3652 SqFt, 1992 YrBlt, 2-22-08 ture libraries, because of the MORAGA unique partnership with a dozen 1437 Camino Peral, $494,000, 2 Bdrms, 1116 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 2-21-08 regional educational and cultural 1515 Camino Peral #B, $565,000, 3 Bdrms, 1716 SqFt, 1970 YrBlt, 2-20-08 Call 20 Corliss Drive, $1,035,000, 4 Bdrms, 2541 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 2-26-08 institutions that comprise the Glen 1740 St. Andrews Dr., $550,000, 2 Bdrms, 1262 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 2-22-08 925- Seaborg Learning Consortium. ORINDA Detailed application information 13 La Sombra Court, $1,315,000, 2 Bdrms, 2072 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 2-15-08 377-0977 for potentially famous artists is 36 Southwood Drive, $761,500, 3 Bdrms, 1400 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 2-28-08 available on Lafayette’s website, 31 Tappan Lane, $1,535,000, 6 Bdrms, 2831 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 2-20-08 www.lovelafayette.org. 39 Via Hermosa, $1,275,000, 3 Bdrms, 1386 SqFt, 1974 YrBlt, 2-15-08 UPHOLSTERY SPECIALIST SB Painting REFINISHING AND RESTORATION Residential & Commercial • Slipcovers • Pillows • Window Cushions • Custom Upholstery • Design Consulting Exterior / Interior Marine - Commercial - Residential Exceptional prep. work Pickup & Delivery Available • Free Estimates By Phone Fully insured and bonded Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-2 925-932-3193 Family Owned And Operated For Over 55 yrs. (925) 962-0579 CA Lic. 555600 3418 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette Wednesday, March 19, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 13 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • LAMORINDA Business • Margot & Hal Kaufman Real Estate. Real People. business briefs Margot 925.260.4787 Hal 925.260.4799
Used Books Traded and Sold! www.TheKaufmans.com Canetti’s Bookshop, 39 Moraga Way, Orinda, 258-9076 There is a new used bookstore in Orinda, across the street from Longs. It’s open all day, every day Sweet Event at the Mercantile and there can be found literature, classic and contemporary, including popular book group selections. By Sophie Braccini Many key titles in all sections are on hand, and categories will be very well stocked as more people bring in their books for trade. One of the neat features of a used bookstore is the trading part: you can bring in your gently used books for store credit. “I worked at Bonanza Street Books in Walnut Creek for about nine years,” says Jeff, the storeowner, “by the end of March they will have gone out of business. It is an immeasurable loss for Walnut Creek and all the people that liked to visit. When the impending closing was announced there was an enormous outpour of support, but sadly, it was too late. With so many independent bookstores closing, I felt it was so important to open one. I’m hoping the people of Lamorinda will enjoy and support Canetti's Bookshop.”
Sweet Treats Powell's Sweet Shoppe, 3591 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette. The Grand Opening was on Saturday, March 15th; the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting will be on Thursday March 27th at 4:30pm. Candies, Gelati, old-fashioned sodas, chocolates, toys, and lots, lots more. Over 5,000 items, all at your finger tips.
Shelby Sexton Salon Parties to Launch a New Line of Products 33 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette (in La Fiesta Square), 925.962.1900, www.ShelbySextonSalon.com On March 8th, Shelby Sexton held a party at her salon to celebrate Shu Uemura, the great Holly- wood make-up artist and his line of products now carried by the salon. 120 people came to enjoy the cocktails and hors d’œuvres, experi- ence Shu Uemura “lash-bar,” take pleasure in a fashion show by neighboring store Specialties Gold Ticket winners with their sweet selections Photo Andy Scheck and appreciate new work of art on display from o you still believe in a creams... “We have a special Nabil and Zeina Hissen wanted the Lafayette Gallery. “This was a team effort,” Dworld of pure imagina- movie section,” says beaming to transport that same vision to says store manager Breann Ringgenberg, who tion? Five lucky children do. store manager Didi Reed, “we Lafayette. “We are neighbors,” came up with the creative idea, “tons of new They found Golden Tickets in have a big screen with revolv- say the Walnut Creek residents, people came and it was fun.” Residents are en- their Wonka Bars. And on ing ‘Charlie and the Chocolate “and we wanted a store in couraged to stop by anytime to experience the Shu Launch Party at Shelby Sexton Photo provided Wednesday, March 12, those Factory’ playing, old restored Lafayette, to get the commu- new products. Golden Tickets gained them movie theater seats in which to nity feel. Everybody here has early entrance to the new Pow- relax and movie-like candies been very welcoming.” Lafayette Prudential California Realty, 999 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette, 283-7000 ell’s Sweet Shoppe in the are stocked all around the The Wonka Bar promo- The real estate agency has named Jim Colhoun the firm’s number one agent for 2007. Colhoun has Lafayette Mercantile, and $100 screen.” The store is adorned tion was a great idea. In the been with Prudential California Realty’s Lafayette office for 19 years, where he has been a top pro- shopping spree. with Lafayette memorabilia, days preceding the opening, the ducer numerous times. He is a Certified Fine Homes Specialist and a Relocation Specialist who has At 4:30 pm, half hour be- with pictures courtesy of the owners distributed 1000 free achieved more than $300 million in sales. fore the crowd, Ella was the Lafayette Historical Society. candy bars to passers-by, five Colhoun is an East Bay native who resides in Moraga. He attended local schools in Orinda and Mor- youngest to discover the store. The Lafayette store is the containing a Golden Ticket aga, and U.C. Berkeley. Colhoun supports the Orion Academy in his free time. The three year-old Lafayette 12th franchise of Michael Pow- Jessie, a 10th grader at Cam- The agency announces as well that Lisa Hoctor has recently joined the ranks as one of the newest pre-schooler entered the shop ell’s original store. The first polindo High School was one members of the RealEstate.com broker network. RealEstate.com is the premiere online one-stop- with her mother, brother and Powell's Sweet Shoppe opened of them. “I love everything shopping destination for consumers buying or selling a home. For more information you can con- cousin in tow. She stepped into in 2003 in Windsor, California sour,” says the sophomore, “I tact Ms. Hoctor at Prudential’s office in Lafayette. a world of colors and sweet -- a small, rural town located found an amazing variety smells, all presented in an ap- just north of Santa Rosa. Pow- here.” Her bag contained Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced that its Orinda office and pealing and organized way: the ell believes in the old-fash- chocolate covered gummy Manager Val Cook-Watkins have received national recognition as one of the top real estate offices old fashion candies section, the ioned retail model where you bears, chocolate nonpareil, and managers nationwide last year. A 30-year real estate veteran, Cook-Watkins has earned the cov- everything-mint part, the get to know your customers, chewy sours and all kinds of eted President’s Council distinction nine of her 12 years with the company. Cook-Watkins is a fre- British candies section, the in- learn their names and involve colorful, sweet looking worms quent contributor to the Lamorinda Weekly Real Estate page. ternational sector, the bulks, the yourself in the community and beans. The agency has two locations at 5 and 85 Moraga Way, and can be reached at 925.253.4600 and high-end chocolates, the ice where your store is located. ... continued on page 14 925.253.6300, respectively.
Emergency Preparedness/Business Continuity Seminar - Wednesday, March 26 The Moraga, Orinda and Lafayette Chambers of Commerce invite you to join us for an Emergency Preparedness Seminar on Wednesday, March 26 at the Trinity Cultural Center, 1700 School Street, Moraga. The seminar will be held twice. The first seminar will begin at 7:30am and the second at East Bay’s Best Self-Storage 6:30pm. The morning event cost is $5.00 and includes a breakfast. The evening seminar costs $10.00 and includes dinner. Speakers include representatives from Red Cross, Contra Costa County, SCORE, CERT, police and city officials. Topics will include emergency plans, disaster kits, con- tact lists, backing up your business files and business continuity. Contact Ken Tom at 376-0533
News from the three Chambers of Commerce
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, www.lafayettechamber.org • Radon Test Kits Still Available. Dana Simi-Wilson at Freskos Realty wants you to stop by (3541 Plaza Way) and pick up a free Radon Test Kit. Radon, a naturally occurring gas, is responsible for 21,000 cases of lung cancer each year. Take advantage of this generous offer! • Business Issues/Government Affairs Committee Open Meeting , Thursday March 27th, 8:00 am - Lafayette Chamber Conference Room • Chamber Mixer: 24 Hour Fitness, Wednesday April 9th at 5:30 pm, 594 Moraga Blvd., Moraga * Moraga Chamber of Commerce, www.moragachamber.org $18 MOVES YOU IN • Retail Leasing Seminar, Tuesday March 25th from 6:00PM - 7:00 PM Moraga Presbyterian Church Fireside Room, 10 Moraga Way, Moraga. Whether your lease is up now or not, On a limited number of units still available! come to this one-hour program designed to provide with an overview of the leasing process. Learn what the important points are in a lease. Find out the many negotiating points as they relate to landlord funding of your tenant build-out, the financial terms of the lease, options to Take a tour and receive a $5.00 Starbucks Card extend the lease, adjustments, user restrictions and more. There will be plenty of time for questions. No charge. Refer a friend who rents & receive a $25 Gas Card Email Larry Tessler for a reservation, [email protected] or call him at 376-1525 • Chamber meetings will now be held at the Hacienda de Las Flores, Fireside Room. Meetings Conveniently open every day except major holidays are held from 8 to 9am on the last Friday of the month. In March it will be on Friday the 28th. The Chamber of Commerce wants to warmly thank Roos Pal of Terzetto Cuisine for her hospitality over the past year. Serving the Lamorinda Communities for over 12 years!
Orinda Chamber of Commerce, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda, www.orindachamber.org 5A makes it easy to rent with • Chamber Luncheon on March 28th, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda. our automated kiosk or on-line Speakers from Pulte Homes & Wilder/Gateway Development. Cost: $30.00 per person. and for your convenience,
Call 925-254-3909 for your reservation SM quick payments at our gate! • Chamber Board Membership Changes. The Chamber welcomes Eloise Middleton of Keller Williams Realty as a new Board Member, and extends our sincere thanks to Carlos Rangle of *$18 on limited units available now, first come-first served. Not good with other offers, exp. 3/31/08. Shelby's Restaurant for his past service on the Board. MORAGA Rheem Shopping If you have a business brief to share, please contact Plaza 455 Moraga Road Suite F Ns Rheem Blvd.
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or contact www.5Aspace.com NS Lamorinda Weekly at 925-377-0977. LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 14 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Sweet Event at the Mercantile Walking & Pampering for a Cause ... continued from page 13 By Cathy Tyson a rush of exited children and afayette Chamber of vital, and I think social sup- tion, a registered charity to ad- teens. In a time of fight against LCommerce member Amy port for women is important,” vance access to care and find- children obesity one could won- Davanzante, owner of Pamper said Davanzante. Choices of ing a cure for breast cancer. A der about the value of such a My Party, wanted to make a treatments include massage chunk of that money stays lo- store. “This is totally part of difference. She’s donating therapy, hand and foot treat- cally, San Francisco General childhood,” said a mother 30% of all sales during the ments, collagen masks and Hospital and UCSF received who’d rather stay unnamed, months of April and May to more. $1.25 million, Marin County “kids won’t come here every- ten members of the Bella Department of Health re- day, but it’s a fun place for an Donna Social Club, a local ceived $400,000, Contra occasional treat, just to put a lit- women’s group, to help with Costa Health Services re- tle more sweetness in our lives.” their fundraising requirement ceived $200,000 along with a Lafayette resident Laura Easley, of $18,000 for their team in number of other organizations Ella’s mother, is adamant, “I’ll the Avon Walk for Breast Can- in years past. probably be back once a week cer. The savvy Avon Founda- for myself; I love this place.” It seems like a great idea, tion emphasizes returning The rush for sweets: Powell’s opens the doors at Lafayette Mercantile Obviously the charming and helping women feel better via funds to Walk locales and Alessandra was visiting lucky that parent Richard got a slender mother needn’t concern her pampering parties and places a priority on reaching from Berkeley when she got the Golden Ticket. He shared it herself about her silhouette. helping to fight breast cancer low income, elderly, minori- lucky bar. “I got some good with her. “It’s fantastic here,” “We have a small non- at the same time. Davanzante ties and the growing number chocolate here,” says the young said the Walnut Creek resident, sugar section in the back of the started her business three The Avon Walk for of folks with little or no health 3rd grader, showing a bar of “they have collections of sweets store that will grow,” says Didi, years ago to provide a luxuri- Breast Cancer will be held in insurance. Scharffenberger chocolate. “I for all ages and all at the same “our sorbet from Gelato Clas- ous spa experience to women nine cities across the country. For more information on have tons of bubble gums, place.” Adults can get hard-to- sico in Concord are 85% fruit in the comfort of their own The San Francisco Walk, on the Avon Walk for Breast Can- M&M and sour Jelly Bellies.” find candies like Flicks, wax and one of our ice creams is homes. Her business, Pamper July 12 – 13 starts in down- cer, go to www.avonfounda- In the store, she found a 1961 lips, Big Hunks and Razzles; sugarless.” Pleasure without the My Party provides spa serv- town San Francisco and con- tion.org. For more DVD for her daddy and a birth- you have to be a certain age to guilt! Is that reasonable? ices to groups usually for baby tinues across the bridge and information on Pamper My day card for her younger know why those are special. Powell’s Sweet Shoppe is and bridal showers, but she’s alongside the Sausalito water- Party, go to brother. Kacey, a freshman at At 5pm sharp the store located at 3591 Mt. Diablo even done a menopause party. front. The money raised is www.pampermyparty.com Acalanes High School, was opened to the public. There was Boulevard. “Taking care of yourself is managed by the Avon Founda- Lamorinda Weekly Online
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Lengacher. “From the moment that character hammed it up for the au- Student Directors Bruns and Bon- MyHousingGuide.com you walk into the lobby, the actors dience. With his swarthy complex- temps. Miramonte Performs Les Mis By Andrea A. Firth is that I have to show that I am dying of consumption (tuberculo- sis) throughout the entire play.” Max and his fraternal twin brother Daniel, who plays Thenardiers the corrupt innkeeper in the play, have been performing in musical theater since they were in grade school, and mom Ellie Schwartzman could not be prouder of her singing thespian offspring. Asked if he could relate to the story of the wretched ones, Max re- sponded, “One of the main themes of Les Miserables is the Max and Daniel Coleman rehearsing for Les Miserables at Miramonte Photo provided peasants' rebellion against the ackling a musical that por- royalties and “the immense talent cruel and unjust monarchy, and I Ttrays the struggle of a of the Miramonte students” definitely sympathize with that downtrodden man trying to re- makes this possible according to belief.” He clarified his answer to Online deem himself in the face of social Cousins. state that the monarchy in this in- injustice while set in France as To master this larger-than- stance did not represent his par- the Napoleonic Wars rage is life show, the cast (with the fe- ents—but he does believe that the pretty heady stuff for a high male leads double cast) has been cruelties found in the show in school production. When the mu- working on the production since some ways parallel current events sical is the legendary Les Miser- December with rehearsals lasting of today. ables based on the book by Victor up to six hours or more. In addi- Les Miserables will be per- Hugo, it is even more remark- tion to the grueling rehearsal formed at the Miramonte High able. “I Newsprintcouldn’t have imagined schedule, sophomore Max Cole- School Theater (750 Moraga Way in my wildest dreams that such an man has found that playing the in Orinda) on March 13, 14, and epic show could ever be per- lead role of Jean Valjean has pre- 15 at 7:30 pm; March 20, 21, and formed at a high school,” states sented some other challenges. 22 at 7;30 pm; and march 16 and Miramonte drama teacher and “The major difficulty with the 22 at noon. Advance tickets can MARCH acting coach Heather Cousins. A role is demonstrating my age,” be purchased through the Mira- Get outstanding school edition of the musical (al- says Max. “The age difference monte High School website most identical to the Broadway between my character and me is www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/mira- low prices on version) released with amateur about 50 years! Another difficulty monte or at the door. quality products Download your story from: “Read Online” Music Lessons
www musicandart org Wednesday, March 19, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 15 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy Pablo Campolindo • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Del Rey Orinda Intermediate • Saklan Valley School • Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch They Went to Sacramento; Now What? ”I’m never too busy for your referrals!” By Sophie Braccini lic school system,” says Camino Pablo Elementary PTA Parliamen- Holly Henkel tarian Ana Ramirez. With the long debate ahead, J.Rockcliff Realtors Negri encourages everyone to 89 Davis Rd, Ste 100 send a new set of letters to Sacra- Orinda mento. The new set of letters can 925 253-7005(office); 360-2390(cell) be found at http://www.lastram- [email protected] paspta.org/letters.html. One of the statements of the letter is: “I urge you to leave Proposition 98 mini- Holly Henkel, your trusted advisor mum funding limits for education intact, and to find ways to stabilize said Hill. She believes that the seventh largest economy in the the state’s budget at adequate lev- 10% across the board cut proposed world and spends 40% of its annual The Las Trampas Creek els.” by our Governor only offers an il- budget on education. The State Council of PTAs is The only delegate in our area lusion of fairness, that priorities ranks 46th in per pupil funding in encouraging parents and Senator Torlakson with Orinda delegation, Photo by Janice Adachi who is not favorable to making a have to be defined. Her proposal the United States. All the legisla- concerned members of the Back L-R: Michele Leighton, Julie Whitsitt, Sarah Butler, Senator Torlak- different budget decision is Guy has two sides, a targeted spending tors agree that we need to find and community to engage in a son, OUSD Board member Pat Rudebush, Orinda Mayor Victoria Smith, Huston. He will be running for a reduction program and a revenue maintain more stable funding for second round of letter writ- OUSD Board member Riki Sorenson, Joan Kiekhaefer, Front L-R Diane position as a County Supervisor in component. On the spending re- our schools.” ing. Now that the mid-year Oshima, Ana Ramirez, Shannon Fuller, OUSD Board member Pam West November. “Maybe it’s time that duction side she proposes to main- Oshima also believes it is budget cuts have been n February 27th more than legislators,” “says Jim Negri concerned parents let him know tain the service level and set possible, “From our perspective made, we need to once O200 people boarded the AUHSD Superintendent, “but we that his position on schools will in- priorities, to eliminate non-work- we are going to make a difference again ask our legislators to buses that took representatives have no commitment to date that fluence voters,” says Negri. Prob- ing programs or find alternative by supporting State support of support public education from schools in Lamorinda, Liver- the 10% across the board cut pro- ably, the parents with most clout funding for other programs (in- schools. Interested citizens need to funding. more, Alamo, Danville and San posed by Governor Schwarzeneg- right now would be Republicans crease California university fees, stay active over the summer and The PTA's letter can be Ramon to Sacramento to meet our ger will be amended. As of today, who might directly address the for example). On the revenue side, Las Trampas Creek Council of downloaded at elected officials. 15 to 20 high the ‘no new taxes’ Republican Governor, asking him not to cut 10 she believes that a broad based tax PTAs will keep informing people. http://www.lastrampaspta. school students from Las Lomas motto stands.” % across the board, but to set pri- increase is not good for business or The budget won’t be approved on org/letters.html and Acalanes joined the group. “It Most legislators that the team orities. individuals; instead she proposes to July 1st, pressure on elected offi- and must be signed with This position is the one ad- remove some tax exemptions. A cials needs to continue.” Other- was very interactive, we got to ask met are favorable to some type of name and address printed at vocated by one of the most re- video presentation of her vision can wise, layoffs, class size increase, direct questions and got direct an- budgetary reform. The Democratic the bottom of each letter. spected voice in Sacramento, swers from our legislators,” says majority, like State Representative be seen at reduction in library time, suppres- Letters can be dropped at Elisabeth Hill, Head of the Califor- Diane Oshima, Legislative Team, Loni Hancock, are ready to in- http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/main sion of mini-grants and weakening the office of any public nia Legislative Analyst’s Office, Las Trampas Creek Council of crease the State’s income as well as .aspx. of special education is in store for school in Lamorinda. PTAs. The budget cuts looming in reducing its expenses. But in Cal- the independent body that has been As Ramirez reminded par- next year and the years to come. the short future overpowered the ifornia (like in only three other providing non-partisan fiscal ad- ents, “The state of California is the other issue, long-term education States of the Union), a majority of vice to both chambers and both reform in California. “Even 2/3 is required to pass a budget. parties since 1941. Usually Ms. though there is no money at this This year, we can bet that the dead- Hill’s Office does not propose an time, we need to define what are line of July 1st will have to be ex- alternative budget. This year, it the most important changes the tended. And that is why schools did. system must undergo to meet the want parents to stay motivated “This year we suffer from challenges of the future,” adds Os- through the summer. “It is time lower revenues, which creates a hima. But the battle does not stop that parents, educators and con- larger budget problem. For years there. “Our district delivered close cerned citizens take a stand against we have suffered a structural LET YOUR CHILD deficit, and failure to set priorities,” to 5,000 letters, and met with our the dismantling of California's pub- AMAZE YOU.
Miramonte HS Junior Prom: Arabian Nights Kumon is a different kind of after- By Natalie Romak school learning program, where rom. It’s a dinner, it’s a dance; children master the basics of math and Pand to many, it is a rite of pas- reading through daily practice. sage. A formal and extravagant Kumon students also build strong event, Prom has always symbol- learning skills, disciplined study ized high school spirit and is tradi- habits, and the confidence they need tionally the most memorable event to succeed in school...and beyond. of those four years. This spring, Miramonte High School’s Junior Just imagine where that could take your child. Prom for the class of 2009 will serve as a fun filled and luxurious KUMON MATH & READING CENTER OF take on the classic “big night out”. Planning for the Miramonte LAFAYETTE Junior Prom began right off the bat with the selection of a location in 925 Village Center, #3 September 2007. The Miramonte Lafayette, CA 94549 Junior Prom has traditionally been 925.284.9038 an on-campus event, but due to the Junior Class Officers Colin Cramer (Vice President), Stacey Rosenzweig increased use of the school gym for (Treasurer), Nika Saki (President), and Emily Rhodes (Secretary) research © 2008 Kumon North America, Inc. other purposes as well as fire regu- the best options to use for the Miramonte Junior Prom Photo submitted lations and the extent of the parent volunteer commitment, changes ior Prom student committee met will be available all night long for have been put into play. Just last once again to continue discussion the convenience of the guests. Stu- year, the on-campus chain was bro- of the Prom. The theme was de- dents will enjoy not only the typical Hurry in for great deals ken and the Prom was held on an cided, after consideration of a vari- DJ dance, but also entertainment off-campus sight for the first time. ety of choices, to be Arabian from an Arabian Princess Charac- The success of the location was Nights, a theme that allows for ter, Tarot and Palm readers, and on home office essentials. such that this year’s Prom will also great entertainment, decorations even Belly Dancers. be held off-campus. The student of- and music, as well as a fabulous Invitations will be sent to ficers of the Junior Prom commit- menu. each Junior Class student on April tee agreed that it was of utmost The Miramonte Junior Prom 7th for the May 3rd event. Tickets Your choice importance to find a space that for the class of 2009 will take place may be purchased from the Mira- would hold all four-hundred and on May 3, 2008. Students will ar- monte Web Store for eighty dollars; twenty expected guests in one rive on campus, and be transported an expense that includes trans- 99 room, both for a formal sit-down to the Hilton in ten luxury coach portation, dinner, dancing, and en- 99 dinner and, of course, for dancing. buses—and then the night begins. tertainment. 24 After researching several sights, The formal three-course sit-down The Junior Class Student 24 the student committee settled on dinner will consist of a Middle Prom Committee has, with the help the Golden Gate Ballroom of the Eastern inspired menu, beginning of generous parent volunteers, en- Hilton Hotel in Concord, due to its with a Mediterranean Salad and sured that the members of the Mi- SaveSave $15$15 convenient East Bay location (a Chicken Kabobs, which will be ramonte Junior Class experience REG. 39.99 School District requirement). followed b a Tuxedo Truffle what will surely be a night to re- 24-Ltr. 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W 852 507 B2 Competitions, Tests, Fun ORINDA HARDWARE & RENTAL All Ages & All Levels 56 Moraga Way, Orinda 94563 925-254-5429 Just down from the Orinda Theater 925-299-1240 56 Moraga Way Orinda CA 94563 925-254-5429 Sale ends 03/31/08 Screen Repairs - 48 hr service LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 16 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy Pablo Campolindo • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Del Rey Orinda Intermediate • Saklan Valley School • Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch Lafayette Elementary Boys Acalanes Buzz Hair as Statement of Solidarity Adult Education Center—The Place to Keep Learning By Jean Follmer By Andrea A. Firth
Jack Eisner, Maxx Green, Tom Hofmeister, Ryan Donat & Grant Pedder Photo Jean Follmer afayette Elementary 5th Party” for Hudson and Ryan was Ryan’s, buzzed their hair to sup- Instructor Everett Makinen helps students in computer class at the Acalanes Adult Education Center Photo Andrea A. Firth grader Ryan Donat met Hud- invited to participate. When Jen- port Ryan’s friend, Hudson. Their L o you graduated from high ies in shape, many are commit- classes in French, Italian, Span- son Davis while playing baseball nifer told Ryan about the invita- teacher, Karen Chandler, says “I school (possibly quite a ted to keeping their brains fit as ish, German, Mandarin, Japan- together. The boys, their parents tion, he immediately said “I’m think the kids should be very S and their sisters became great in.” Several friends joined Hud- proud of themselves for showing long time ago) and you also fin- well. “Each year we have over ese, and Arabic. friends and all see each other reg- son that day at the barber shop and solidarity for someone that most ished an undergraduate degree 8,000 adult students take “In addition, Tuesdays ularly. Hudson is a 6th grader at many more boys have buzzed of them don’t even know.” (also a long time ago), possibly classes through our Center,” throughout the Spring we offer Stanley Middle School and is cur- their hair since then. Jennifer said Hudson is completing his you even obtained a Masters notes Canciamilla. a lecture series in cooperation rently undergoing treatment for a “When Hudson came out of that second of six rounds of and Doctorate degrees. Not Headquartered at the Del with the Diablo International cancerous brain tumor. Ryan’s barber, he was 12 kids deep.” chemotherapy treatments and has done yet? Maybe you are look- Valle Campus on Tice Valley Resource Center (DIRC),” mom, Jennifer Donat, spoke on When Ryan returned to a great prognosis. Ryan said ing for something completely Boulevard in Walnut Creek states Canciamilla. “The DIRC behalf of the Davis family and school at Lafayette Elementary, “Hudson’s going to be fine. He’s different or little more fun this with several cooperative cam- was established following the said the illness came “completely his friends asked him about his a really good baseball player.” time around like learning how puses in Lafayette, Moraga, and passage of Proposition 13 to out of left field for the family. It haircut since most of the boys are Ryan’s mom said “We got to see to dance the hula, sing in a Orinda, the Acalanes Adult Ed- provide resources to supple- masked itself with some diabetic wearing their hair longer these him last week and he looks great.” women’s Barbershop Chorus, ucation Center serves Lamor- ment the social studies curricu- symptoms.” days. When Ryan explained why When you pass by Lafayette trace your family roots, or cre- inda and the surrounding area. lums,” she explains. The Before Hudson began his he buzzed his hair, four of his Elementary and Stanley Middle first treatment, Jennifer received a friends decided to buzz theirs as a Schools, look for the boys with ate a website. These courses The courses cover a range of program has evolved to include phone call from Hudson’s dad, gesture of solidarity. Grant Ped- the buzz cuts. They’re friends of and many more are available subject matter including citi- this lecture series that will Greg Davis. Mr. Davis told her der, Jack Eisner, Maxx Green and Hudson Davis and they’re really for adult learners through the zenship preparation, fine arts, cover topics such as immigra- “they were going to have a Buzz Tom Hofmeister, all friends of good boys. Acalanes Adult Education Cen- fitness, parenting, and estate tion, the global economy, and ter, which is currently accepting planning. energy policy. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry registrations for the Spring “We have a really strong “Another exciting, new Quarter that starts on April 7th. world language program,” course on the Spring schedule “Nothing “The commitment to life- states Cancimilla. “Research is Film Appreciation,” notes makes me long learning is something we [with seniors] shows that keep- Canciamilla. Offered Monday Scott D. Lothamer, DDS strongly support,’ states Laura ing the mind active and en- evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, happier than Moraga Canciamilla, the Director of gaged helps offset the memory participants will view and ana- to see 925-376-4602 Acalanes Adult Education. loss that often comes with age,” lyze both early and modern you smile!” 1030 Country Club Drive “The brain acts like a muscle,” she adds. “Learning a language films as each week focuses on she explains. “You have to keep is one of the best things for a specific aspect of the film Member: ADA • CDA • CCDS • AACD it exercised or it deteriorates.” [older] adults to do.” Offering process, e.g. lighting or sound. And like the many adults in several classes in English as a The films will be watched on a Providing Personalized Care through Quality Dentistry Lamorinda who run, walk, and second language, the Center’s large, theater-like screen, and of bike the trails to keep their bod- language program also includes course, popcorn will be served.
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Cameron Sun (center) searches for the right page Photo by Sun Family s a middle school student, I Adventure park. fill of rides we left for our hotel Adon’t usually have many California Adventure was and the next day, for home. But, reasons to help me convince my one of my favorite parts of the even as we left Disneyland, I parents to go to Disneyland with trip, because it did something felt as if I was taking something me. But that is exactly where I that all vacation spots should be back with me, as if some of the traveled with the Contra Costa able to do: it allowed me to es- magic of the trip had stayed Youth Orchestra (CCYO) to cape. Each smaller section of the with me. perform a suite of movie songs. park had its own unique but I play cello with CCYO, pleasant atmosphere, making the The Contra Costa Youth an orchestra consisting of about park feel like multiple, smaller, Orchestra is under the 30 middle school and high more personal parks. It made me direction of Greg school age kids. Almost every forget all about the stresses of Mazmanian, who also teaches at Orinda Your children are precious, aren’t they? And one of their most precious gifts is year, we are offered a chance to school and whatnot. perform for the Disneyland My favorite moment of the Intermediate School. “CCYO their eyes. That’s why we encourage you to have your children’s eyes examined performs at Disneyland Magic Music Days program. In trip took place the next day. At every other year or so,” first at nine months of age, again at three years, and regularly after that. addition to Disneyland, CCYO 8:30, I dressed in a suit and took Mazmanian says, “ and the has performed at places like my cello to meet the rest of the Who are we? We’re the University of California Eye Center in Berkeley, a key experience never gets Golden State Warriors games, orchestra. Together, we walked old...in fact it's like visiting part of UC’s top-rated School of Optometry. And we can offer you a great deal the Blackhawk museum, Six through the service entrance at dear friends or relatives and of expertise with youngsters’ eyes. Flags Marine World, and on a the back of Disneyland, past in- entertaining them with the Royal Caribbean cruise. dustrial-looking buildings, and In fact, here at UC we’ve developed ways to test kids’ eyes while they play, and to latest tunes you've I left for Disneyland with through a gate which let us out learned!” diagnose and treat any vision problems even before they can read an eye chart. my family on the Friday before right next to the Plaza Gardens CCYO will play a benefit Presidents’ Day. The 8-hour stage. We take most vision insurance plans, and accept all major concert for "Comfort for drive was probably the least en- At 10:30, we began play- Kids" at the Lesher Center credit cards. So bring in the whole family for their eye exams. joyable part of our trip, but it at ing. I’ve been in many concerts, on May 28th. CCYO is a full (You’ll absolutely love our Eye Wear Center, with its incredible least heightened my anticipa- but the one at Disneyland was symphony youth orchestra. selection of designer frames!) We’ll look for you! tion. The next day, we left our almost magical. Just the feeling Membership is by audition hotel with all our possessions to of being part of what makes Dis- and is open to students in go to another hotel, closer to the neyland special was enough for grades 7-12.For more park. We took our things to the me, but the fact that we drew a information, contact room, bought four bus tickets, crowd of passers-by elated me. info@ContraCostaYouthOrc and rode to Disney’s California But alas, after we had our hestra.com. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 17 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy Pablo Campolindo • Contra Costa Jewish Day School • Del Rey Orinda Intermediate • Saklan Valley School • Sleepy Hollow Donald L. Rheem • Glorietta • Happy Valley • Joaquin Moraga Lamorinda Schools Springhill • Stanley Middle • St. Perpetua School • Wagner Ranch LASF Brings Lawrence Hall of Science’s “Build It!” to Math Fairs By Jean Follmer he Lafayette Arts & TScience Foundation re- cently held its annual Math Fairs at the Lafayette schools. This was the first year the Math Fairs featured Beauty the “Build It!” program from By Lindsay Mackinson the Lawrence Hall of Sci- Magazines, and Billboards, and Peers ence. Build It! is one of the All with the same message Lawrence Hall of Science’s Outer Beauty most popular festivals. It en- Beauty is an image courages participants to put on their engineer and archi- Other people see tect hats using “design, prob- Using eyes that burn with judgement lem-solving, and spatial Your hair figure and clothing skills by constructing in two expected to be perfect and three dimensions.” The things people do Some of the topics in- The way they act cluded “two and three di- mensional geometry, How they treat others tessellations, proportion, Just to fit in spatial visualization and cre- Because that's what beauty is ative problem solving.” Sur- Is true beauty rounded by polyhedra, Modeling and fancy clothing blocks and cubes, LHS em- Natural and glitzy appearance ployee Randal Wung wore festive attire and circulated Or is it something different? the fair helping students Beauty is the eye of the beholder build everything from Much more than appearance arched bridges to towers It's friendship, emotion, made from newspaper dow- A state of mind els. It was impressive to Randal Wung from the Lawrence Hall of Science engages students at the LASF Math Fair Photo Jean Follmer Beauty is a watch him swoop in to the multi-purpose room. here at Springhill and I have dowels so the kids could watch and help the students. Springhill LASF Math always loved the Lawrence build "whatever" with them. Drop dead gorgeous mind, Wung had a busy week say- Fair coordinator, Meagan Hall of Science. The The paper dowels were The Outfit your smile wears, ing “This has been going on Hagglund, felt the LASF evening was a blast! We had being used to build hats, The Hairstyle your eyes show off, quite a bit. We’re doing it Math Fair was a resounding a great turnout and the festi- teepees, rockets, houses, Real Beauty isn't Outer beauty tomorrow and the next day success. Hagglund said val "Build It!" was so appro- etc.” Wung said “We’ll try Inner beauty is what matters too.” The aid of the many “This is my first time chair- priate for all our students. to salvage as many dowels The lives you change volunteers who staffed the ing an LASF event and I The hit of the night was see- as we can for tomorrow activity stations enabled loved it! It was a great way ing all the parents sitting on night” since they take some The friends you have Wung to make his rounds in to gently ease into a position the floor rolling these paper time to roll. The students The Actions you perform were allowed to bring any And how you're remembered College Road Trip paper items they worked on after you're gone home, so families left with Forget the magazines and the billboards towering structures made And forget the people who everybody wants to be, from the newspaper dowels. Hagglund also took home Just cause "they have it all" some family benefits from Because sometimes they don't the Build It! festival saying It's inner beauty that counts “I learned 5 or 6 different It's inner beauty that REALLY counts projects I could do at home with my girls that don’t re- Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School English teacher quire a lot of prep.” It seems Jill McTaggart encouraged her students to write on Build It! could make another their choice of topic for submission to our pages. We appearance in Lafayette. were not able to choose just one, so please enjoy our first selection and look for another next time!
Please send story ideas to 48 hours, 4 boys, 2 universities. (Left to right) Campolindo Juniors Jake Tyson, Cole Martin, storydesk@lamor- Jeremy Hauser and Ryan Lehman go shopping for higher education Photo Cathy Tyson indaweekly.com The Mechanics Bank Supports Your friendly EFO and the Celebration of the Arts neighborhood By Jane Wiser, EFO newspaper et the Celebration begin! community support for educa- music by the OIS Jazz Band LThe Educational Founda- tional excellence in Orinda’s while enjoying the art show at tion of Orinda’s annual Cele- schools.” complements the 6:30, and then stroll to the bration of the Arts will be held Bank’s mission. The collabo- Isola Gym for an all school in- Become Healthy Once and for All on April 9, 2008 at the Orinda ration between the bank and strumental music and choral Intermediate School. Each of EFO helps to build prosperous program which will begin at • Personal Plans the Orinda public schools will communities through a com- 7:00. At 8 pm, the celebration • Weight Loss be showcasing its student’s mitment to education, and we continues in the multipurpose • Healthy Aging art, instrumental music and are proud of the part we’ve room. Admission is free, so choral music. This EFO event played in contributing to the please come and enjoy the is made possible this year due educational goals and dreams creative efforts of our students FREE to the generous sponsorship of of the youth of Orinda. as they explore their interests 10 minute Mechanics Bank. Start the evening in the and talents at this wonderful 360-2729 Artists from elementary OIS Multipurpose room with community event. consultation 89 Davis Rd. #180, Orinda school to high school, video producers, digital photogra- phers, painters, sculptors, and Download “Your” story from www.lamorindaweekly.com wood technicians will partici- pate in this year’s gala event, along with musicians of all ages in an all school concert! A traditional summer camp in Walnut Creek A sleep away program by Students from the highly ac- Outdoor Adventure Day Camp claimed Miramonte Public Speaking class as well as the •Archery •Nature Creativity drama program will be there •Rock Climbing •Camping Aquatics •Ropes Course •Mt. Biking to showcase their talents as •Music •Drama •Horseback Riding•Sports •Singing •Art •Dance well. •Swimming •Sailing This year marks the fifth •Canoeing •Kayaking year that Mechanics Bank has contributed to the efforts of the Educational Foundation of Session Dates: Orinda. The Bank’s mission August 10th -August 17th Home Ages 4 - 14 3645-C Mt. 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If you think Gram’s are chocolatey … just wait for these! “Easy as Boxed” Brownies Ingredients ½ bag (6 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup) 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts *optional (toast nuts in a 325-degree oven for 5-10 minutes, or until barely toasted.) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a glass or tin 8-inch square baking dish. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring occasion- By Suzie Iventosch ally to blend and keep from burning. Re- move from heat and set aside to cool. The daffodils have bloomed and with spring dessert. They’re easy to transport and everyone In a large bowl mix eggs, sugar, cocoa pow- in the air, it’s time to start thinking about seems to love them. But I never understand der, vanilla and salt. Add cooled chocolate picnics and outings at Briones Dam, the why anyone would settle for a boxed brownie and mix well. Blend in flour. Pour into pre- Lafayette Reservoir or any one of the great lit- when the real McCoy is so easy to make. Here pared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or tle municipal parks in the area. And, when I are two excellent, rich brownie recipes that take until toothpick comes out clean. Cut into think of picnics I always think of brownies for a matter of minutes to prepare. small squares, as these are quite rich! Gram’s Brownies with Almond Paste Ingredients These recipes are available on our web site. Go to: 3 ½ ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into bits, or use chips http://www.lamorindaweekly.com 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1” slice of almond paste (Odense makes one that can be found in the A Stranger in a Strange Land baking section of most markets and comes in a toothpaste-shaped box) Doug Tarter 1 cube unsalted butter “The Posse” dash of salt kay, so you quit that awful ½ cup granulated sugar Ojob, scaled back on the golf, 2 eggs the cigars, and the expensive 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vodka martinis and you’re ready ½ cup unbleached flour to join the at-home dad brigade. ½ cup slivered almonds, or pecans, coarsely chopped (optional) Now what? Well, obviously you’re going to want to acquaint Directions yourself with your kid’s Celebrate Easter at Petars Melt bittersweet chocolate, teacher(s), map out the local Sunday, March 23rd cocoa powder, butter and al- parks, join the PTA, and commit mond paste in medium-sized pot to memory all the current family Champaign Brunch: 10:30 – 3:00 on low heat on stovetop and stir Full service menu, friendly movies and DVDs, but until well blended. Remove from those things are all relatively easy Fresh fruit and croissants Stay-at-home dad Doug Tarter with his "posse" heat. Add salt and sugar and stir and don’t particularly take a great Dinner: 4:30-9:00 until both are dissolved into amount of finesse on your part. Now hopefully you’ve enough group that in a pinch Enjoy our regular menu chocolate-butter mixture. Add Very soon it’ll become apparent trained your kids well and they’ve there’s always someone to save two eggs, one at a top, beating that something crucial is missing, chosen excellent friends for them- your posterior by picking up the Petar's is open for lunch well after each. Add vanilla and Monday through Saturday from a void is growing, and it’s quite selves because excellent kids are kids when you’re forced to stay a 11:30 to 4:00 and open flour and mix well. Stir in nuts possible that you won’t know usually the byproduct of excellent little longer at the Lafayette for dinner nightly. (optional) at this time. what’s causing it. Well my friend parenting, which means that all Reservoir because you just know 925-284-7117 RESTAURANT Pour batter into and 8-inch and comrade, if you haven’t no- you have to do is use your con- that on the next cast you’re going & PUB baking pan, prepared with cook- ticed already, your adult-to-adult siderable charm and wit to win to land that trophy bass. Petar's Restaurant is located in the heart ing spray. Sprinkle slivered al- interaction time has been reduced the parents over. During the last Just a few words of caution, of Lafayette at 32 Lafayette Circle. monds over top of batter. Bake in to a polite tete-a-tete with the couple of years I’ve compiled a make sure every member of your 350-degree oven for 18 minutes. crossing guard at the corner, and crack team of moms who both en- posse has a vehicle that will trans- Test with cake tester and if perhaps a wave or two as familiar tertain and support me; Angie, the port at least seven people. If you e u minivans pass by. The time has epitome of warmth and giving, invite one member of the group to East r S Br nch brownies still seem too wet, bake unday for one minute longer. If they come for you to form your posse. Rhoda, energetic and inspiring, shop for blemished All-Clad pans Full service March 23, 8am - 2pm seem just right, turn off oven and Whether you voted for her and Lynne, “UberMom,” who al- at TJ Maxx, invite them all. And, and a la carte menu. leave them in the oven for another or not, Hillary was onto some- ways knows where the kids are never ever go to lunch with them minute. The brownies should be thing when she reminded us that supposed to be at every hour of at that new Yankee Pier restaurant Bottomless mimosas and champagne just slightly wet in the center “It takes a village to raise a child.” every day. on Mt. Diablo because there are • Salmon Benedict when they are done baking. At the very least, it takes a good I highly recommend a all these boutique-type shops that • Ricotta cheese blintzes Remove from oven and group of moms and or dads with group of four. It’s the perfect surround it and they’re sure to in- • Crab and avocado Omelet cool completely on baking rack. good kids and an even better number for playing bridge, going sist on shopping at each one while • Challah cinnamon french toast Cut into bite-sized brownies, 1 to grasp of Lamorinda, as it pertains to lunch, fitting in a compact car, you are forced to sit on the curb • Pancakes and waffles 1½ inches square. to children. and most importantly it’s a big twiddling your thumbs. • Ahi Nicoise salad • Petrale sole sandwich • Fish and chips View our Advertising rates online: 1419 Moraga Way, Moraga Shopping Center 925-376-3832 www.lamorindaweekly.com or call 925.377.0977
Village Inn Café 290 Village Square, Ori 254-6080 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill 3596 Mt. Diable Blvd, Laf 283-8740 LAMORINDA’s Restaurants Continental Celia’s Restaurant 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-8288 •• updated January 23, 2008 •• Petar’s Restaurant 32 Lafayette Cir, Laf 284-7117 El Balazo 3518D Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-8700 Vino Restaurant 3531 Plaza Way, Laf 284-1330 Maya Mexican Grill 74 Moraga Way, Ori 258-9049 American Duck Club Restaurant 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7108 Numero Uno Taqueria 3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1333 Bistro 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7108 Hawaiian Grill Pizza Chow Restaurant 53 Lafayette Cir, Laf 962-2469 Lava Pit 2 Theatre Square, St. 142, Ori 253-1338 Mountain Mike’s Pizza 3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-6363 Hungry Hunter 3201 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 938-3938 Indian Mountain Mike’s Pizza 504 Center St, Mor 377-6453 Quiznos 3651 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-0200 India Palace 3740 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-5700 Pennini’s 1375 Moraga Rd, Mor 376-1515 Ranch House 1012 School St, Mor 376-5127 Swad Indian Cuisine 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-9575 Round Table Pizza 361 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-1411 Terzetto Cuisine 1419 Moraga Way, Mor 376-3832 Italian Round Table Pizza 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-0404 The Cheese Steak Shop 3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-1234 Giardino 3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-3869 Village Pizza 19 Orinda Way # Ab, Ori 254-1200 BBQ La Finestra Ristorante 100 Lafayette Cir, St. 101, Laf 284-5282 Zamboni’s Pizza 1 Camino Sobrante # 4, Ori 254-2800 Bo’s Barbecue 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7133 La Piazza 15 Moraga Way, Ori 253-9191 Sandwiches/Deli Burger Joint Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria 975 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-3081 Bianca’s Deli 1480 Moraga Rd # A, Mor 376-4400 Flippers 960 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-1567 Michael’s 1375 Moraga Way, Mor 376-4300 Europa Hofbrau Deli & Pub 64 Moraga Way , Ori 254-7202 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers 400 Park, Mor 376-8888 Mondello’s 337 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-2533 Gourmet Bistro Café 484 Center St, Mor 376-1551 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers 76 Moraga Way, Ori 254-8888 Pizza Antica 3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-0500 Kasper’s Hot Dogs 103 Moraga Way, Ori 253-0766 Café Postino 3565 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-8700 Noah’s Bagels 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-0716 Express Cafe 3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd # 170, Laf 283-7170 Ristorante Amoroma 360 Park St, Mor 377-7662 Orinda Deli 19 F Orinda Way, Ori 254-1990 Ferrari- Lucca Delicatessens 23 Lafayette Cir, Laf 299-8040 Japanese Subway 396 Park St., Mor 376-2959 Geppetto’s caffe 87 Orinda Way, Ori 253-9894 Asia Palace Sushi Bar 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor 376-0809 Subway 3322 Mt. Diablo Blvd #B, Laf 284-2627 Rising Loafer 3643 Mt. Diablo Blvd Ste B, Laf 284-8816 Blue Ginko 3518-A Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-9020 Subway Theatre Square, Ori 258-0470 California Cuisine Kane Sushi 3474 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-9709 Seafood Gigi’s 1005 Brown St., Laf 962-0882 Niwa Restaurant 1 Camino Sobrante # 6, Ori 254-1606 Yankee Pier 3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-4100 Metro Lafayette 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-4422 Serika Restaurant 2 Theatre Sq # 118, Ori 254-7088 Singaporean/Malaysian Shelby’s 2 Theatre Sq, Ori 254-9687 Tamami’s Japanese Restaurant 356 Park St, Mor 376-2872 Kopitiam 3647 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1653 Chinese Yu Sushi 19 Moraga Way, Ori 253-8399 South American Asia Palace Restaurant 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor 376-0809 Jazz Dinner Club The Patio Tapas and Restaurant 960 Moraga Road, Laf 299-6885 Chef Chao Restaurant 343 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-1740 Joe’s of Lafayette 3707 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Laf 299-8807 Steak China Moon Restaurant 380 Park St, Mor 376-1828 The Orinda House 65 Moraga Way, Ori 258-4445 Casa Orinda 20 Bryant Way, Ori 254-2981 The Great Wall Restaurant 3500 Golden Gate Way, Laf 284-3500 Mediterranean Tea Hsiangs Mandarin Cuisine 1 Orinda Way # 1, Ori 253-9852 Alex’s 2 Theatre Sq # 105, Ori 254-5290 Patesserie Lafayette 71 Lafayette Cir, Laf 283-2226 Lily’s House 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #A, Laf 284-7569 Nino’s Bay #2 Theater Square, Ste. 153, Ori 253-1327 Tea Party by Appointment 107 Orinda Way, Ori 254-2206 Mandarin Flower 581 Moraga Rd, Mor 376-7839 Oasis Café 3594 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-8822 Thai Panda Express 3608 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-0288 Per Tutti Ristorante 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-5225 Amarin Thai Cuisine 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd # B, Laf 283-8883 Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 79 Orinda Way, Ori 254-2020 Mexican Baan Thai 99 Orinda Way, Ori 253-0989 Uncle Yu’s Szechuan 999 Oak Hill Rd, Laf 283-1688 360 Gourmet Burrito 3655 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1270 Royal Siam 512 Center St, Mor 377-0420 Yan’s Restaurant 3444 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-2228 El Charro Mexican Dining 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-2345 Siam Orchid 23 Orinda Way # F, Ori 253-1975 Coffee Shop El Jaro Mexican Cafe 3563 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-6639 Millie’s Kitchen 1018 Oak Hill Rd #A, Laf 283-2397 La Cocina Mexicana 23 Orinda Way, Ori 258-9987 Squirrel’s Coffee Shop 998 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-7830 Mucho wraps 1375-B Moraga Way, Mor 377-1203 The Lamorinda Weekly (LW) Restaurant Guide is not paid advertising; our intent is to provide a useful reference guide. We hope that we have included all Lamorinda restaurants on this page, except those that told us they did not wish to be listed. LW is not liable for errors or omissions. In the event that we have inadvertently printed misinformation or excluded a restaurant please let us know ([email protected]) so that we may correct our list for the next issue. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 19 LAMORINDA WEEKLY • In The Back Yard • Digging Deep-Gardening with Cynthia Download “Your” story from By Cynthia Brian www.lamorindaweekly.com “He who plants a garden plants happiness!” Chinese Proverb aving been born and raised on a farm, listening to whisper its greenhouse delights as we take pleasure in Hthe earth and understanding the seasons has al- digging deep. McDonnell Nursery ways been an essential part of my life. My parents ex- March heralds the beginning of spring here in tended their wisdom about nature as my father tended Lamorinda. Ah, we take a sigh of relief as we enjoy acres of crops while my mother expanded into flow- the warmth of the sunshine, longer daylight, and the Shop early ers and vegetables. I remember how we all anticipated green hills all around us. The gardener in us can’t wait and earn spring...the smell of the blossoms, the freshly tilled to get our hands dirty. The air is filled with the fruity McDonnell BUCK$! earth, and a promise that another year of rebirth had fragrance of flowering cherry, plum, and crabapple begun. tree blossoms. My remedy for an instant invigorating Gardening is to me the same as life itself. My breath of early spring is to prune a few branches from For every $10 you spend in Moraga garden supplies my family with food, flowers, my favorite tree. I bring my bounty indoors and March and April you earn one butterflies, bees, birds, frogs and a multitude of arrange the branches in a large glass vase set on my McDonnell Buck (10%). thrilling surprises. I talk to my flowers, trees, and kitchen island where I can enjoy the beauty of the bou- Redeem your Bucks in August. shrubs and they just seem to know how much I love quet. Since bulb beds are coloring the gardenscape, them by constantly showering the landscape with an cut a selection ever-changing display of blooms and beauty. In these of daffodils, 196 Moraga Way times of extreme stress, my private therapy is to go tulips, or Dutch Orinda into my garden to spade the soil, pull weeds, and prune iris for a glori- the roses. My children have always enjoyed the out- ous springtime doors and our many animals romp with us as we work. arrangement as The ever-changing garden invigorates and energizes we celebrate 254-3713 us. the vernal I invite you to discover the many secrets of your equinox, the - Open Daily - Lamorinda garden. Follow my simple gardening tips official begin- and you will be handsomely rewarded. Let nature ning of spring. Cynthia Brian www.mcdonnellnursery.com
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Photo Cynthia Brian Photo Andy Scheck • Tennis & Sports Courts Call Today • Parking Lots Cynthia’s Digging Deep Garden Guide for March • Subdivisions • BE ALERT for oak moth larvae on your oak trees. If you notice large masses of green drop- • Seal Coating pings on the ground, call in the professionals. • LAWNS are ready to be mowed regularly now. Feed with high-nitrogen fertilizer. If weather Lic # 195560 is dry, seed or sod new lawns. Pull any weeds, making sure to get the roots. To control crabgrass and broad-leafed weeds, visit your local garden center for organic sprays then pay careful at- tention to the labels. • SOIL PREPARATION is important for all new flower and vegetable gardens. Spade and till, adding organic soil amendments and compost from your pile. Work in a dry complete fertilizer. • COMPOSTING is important for all your grass clippings and spring prunings. Do not put any diseased plants or weeds into your pile. Add fertilzer and keep moist for speedier results. • PERENNIALS such as day lilies, agapanthus, yarrow, and phlox need to be divided while Bay area they are semi-dormant. Replant healthy pieces after division. • FERTILIZE. This is the best time to feed all plants including fruit trees, annuals, roses, and shrubs. Mature trees need their nitrogen booster. Wait to fertilize rhododendrons and camellias Drainage, Inc. with an acid fertilizer until next month and then when they are finished blooming. (I use coffee grounds!) Don't forget to give food to your potted plants as well. • PEST CONTROL is important for all the new growth that may attract creepy crawlies this month. Wash aphids off with a hose or use a spray gun with a little household detergent. Keep your vigilance on baiting or picking slugs, snails and earwigs off your delicate plants. “For all your drainage needs” • VEGETABLE planting time is here for potatoes, herbs, beets, peas and carrots, peppers, and eggplant. Still time for broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower as the ground is still moist and damp. When the soil warms up which is usually next month, vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, cu- • French Drains cumbers and squash can be planted. • BULBS. Your summer will be more beautiful when you take the time to plant warm weather • Underfloor Drains bulbs now. Choices include begonias, dahlias, gladiolus, watsonia, and callas. • PROTECT. Use netting to keep the hungry mouths of birds, deer, and small animals from eat- • Downspout Systems ing your vegetation. • PRUNE pelagoniums and geraniums for fuller summer blooms. • Subdrain Systems Remember there are no failures in the garden, just fertilizer. Have fun, dig deep, and HAPPY GARDENING TO YOU! • Sump Pumps connect with nature. • Retaining Walls Dan Bernie, Taking Care of Moraga ... continued from page 3 In 1980, Bernie contacted in the parks with a total peace of Bernie. Developers, both large Locally owned and Operated Contractor LIC # 762208 Lieutenant Priebe, of the Moraga mind. This is very demanding in and small, need to learn ways to Police, to propose that juvenile terms of manpower, since all ensure that no spillage from con- offenders from Lamorinda work weeding is done manually, so the struction will reach the reser- for the Town to offset minor of- continuation of the Work Alter- voirs, gardeners need to be fenses. The system worked well native program is the key to taught not to blow dead leaves 925•377•9209 until Bernie’s responsibilities in- maintaining the program. into storm drains, and residents creased and he needed more Bernie stressed that the need to learn to wash cars on manpower. Now he works with support of the Town Council, their lawns. the “Work Alternative Program.” which unanimously approved For the years to come, visit our website The workers serving in the IPM policy in September of Bernie’s biggest concern is to Moraga are sent by the Walnut 2006. Bernie believes that this keep good staff. “PG&E and www.bayareadrainage.com Creek Court and have been con- kind of non-toxic treatment is the EBMUD love to get people demned for minor offences such way of the future, “I wouldn’t coming from our department, as DUI. They labor for a 25 want to put anybody in harm’s they are well trained and are not cents an hour, for a day or as way,” says the ex-Marine. afraid to work.” Then of course Garden Lights landscape & long as six months. “Most of the To keep our parks clean, roads are high on his list, even if time we receive an average of Bernie took another original and his boss, Public Works Director pool development inc. two or three workers per day,” humanitarian initiative. He and Town Engineer Jill Mercu- Garden Lights is an Award Winning explains Bernie, “we usually ask hired “Future Explorers,” a rio, is big on preventative actions them to pick up trash along the group that gives work to men- that will save the Town money Landscape Design-Build Firm road, weed our parks, dig tally disabled workers under down the road. “We are lucky to Offering Services in . . . ditches, paint, etc… Basically, strict supervision. “They do a have such quality people work- anything that can be done with- fantastic job for about $19.000 a ing for Moraga,” concludes • Landscape Design & Installation out using electric tools.” year,” explains Bernie. “I just Bernie, “from the Town Man- Planting - Masonry - Concrete - Carpentry And there is a lot of weed- have to explain what I expect to ager who is an expert at selecting • Low-voltage Landscape Lighting ing to do in Moraga. The town is the supervisor and the workers the best department heads since • Pool / Spa Design, Installation & Remodels the leader in Integrated Pest take great pride in their work.” I’ve been here, to our Director • Water Gardens, Ponds & Waterfalls Management (I.P.M.) in Contra Bernie also has responsi- Jill Mercurio who has brought Costa. “We do not use any type bility for the quality of water that the Department to an all new Design & Install with just one call. of chemicals anymore in our goes down our drains and into level, the residents are in good parks, including the Hacienda,” our creeks. “Changing behav- hands.” 925-254-4797 beams Bernie. Children can roll iors takes time and our effort is Free Consultations in the grass; families can picnic placed on education,” said Serving the Lamorinda Area for 18 years. Bonded – Licensed & Insured Lic. #702845 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 20 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, March 19, 2008 SPORTS LAMORINDA’S LOCAL SPORTS NEWS We’re March-in’ NCAA Style Saint Mary’s Lacrosse Falls To Monmouth By Kevin D. Shallat By Kevin D. Shallat
SMC players talk to fans, media at the College following the NCAA Division I selection announcement Photo Tod Fierner
t’s been six days since the was simple, yet to the point. “As ranked team, they too received an Goal Keeper Hilary Gardner (00), Ciara Breckenridge (10) and Abby Morgan (9) Photo Tod Fierner Gaels dropped their semi-final long as they call our name,” he invite, albeit an at-large birth. I he Saint Mary’s women’s Dee to make it a 5-1 lead in favor the deflection, and hammered it game against the University of said. Saint Mary’s was the odd team lacrosse team hosted Mon- of the Hawks. Vogeley showed home for the Gaels with 22 sec- San Diego, but to the Saint Ten minutes later, they did. out, or so it would seem. Perhaps T mouth University on Thursday, great patience around the goal onds left in the opening period. Mary’s basketball players it has When Greg Gumbel uttered the biggest hurdle was that the March 13. The Hawks flew all after receiving the pass, as she Saint Mary’s trailed the Hawks 9- felt like a lifetime. After dropping the word “Gaels,” the room West Coast Conference had the way across the country for this made sure she got as close as she 5 at half, largely from the efforts their one and only West Coast erupted. The close-knit group of never, in its 56 years in existence, match-up, as they were unable to could to the goal before attempt- of Vogeley and Dee, who scored Conference tournament game to players stood up in unison, and had three teams make the NCAA schedule any other local teams ing the shot. Two and a half min- two and three goals respectively the Toreros, the Gaels have had to hugged one another, followed by tournament. during their spring break period. utes later Vogeley struck again, in the opening period. play the waiting game to see if a few hard fist pumps to even out As it turned out, the Gaels It was a tough assignment for the and recorded her second goal of Saint Mary’s was able to they would be selected as one of the mood. The Galloping Gaels didn’t have to win the WCC tour- Gaels going into this game, as the game on a pass over the net score seven goals in the second 65 NCAA Division I teams to of Moraga would return to the nament, or even win one game in Monmouth held a 3-1 record prior from P.J. Hainley to cut the half, but still struggled to stop the make the tournament. On Sun- hallowed hardwoods of the the tournament. It appears that to Thursday’s game, but Saint Hawks lead to three. Hawks on defense. With 21 min- day, March 16, Saint Mary’s in- NCAA tournament, a place they the selection committee thought Mary’s walked away with some Saint Mary’s settled down utes left Hainley scored on a free- vited fans to a party at the Soda hadn’t seen for three years. enough of the Saint Mary’s re- great experience that should help defensively, but still allowed position goal that occurred on a Center on campus to view the live While it may seem to some sume to warrant a 10 seed to the them when their league games Monmouth to finish out the first Monmouth penalty. Despite coverage of the NCAA selection that the Gaels would make the Gaels, the same seed they re- begin. The Gaels scored a season half with nine goals, as the Gaels Hainley’s shot, the Gaels were process on the big screen. While NCAA tournament easily, given ceived three years ago. The Gaels high 12 points in this game, but were able to record only one save unable to take advantage of their the players waited anxiously in their incredible year, there were (25-6) will play the seventh eventually lost to the Hawks, 18- in the half. Saint Mary’s went penalty shots, as they converted one room, the fans waited with some lofty hurdles that could seeded University of Miami (22- 12. into halftime trailing the Hawks on only two of their six free-posi- pins and needles in their own con- have kept Saint Mary’s out of the 10) in a South Regional first The Hawks jumped out to a by only four points, thanks to the tion shots. Conversely, the ference room. big dance. The loss to San Diego round game on Friday, Mar. 21 at 5-0 lead as the Gaels seemed to gritty, heads up play from Dee. In Hawks made good on three of The mood in the player’s may have passed without much Alltel Arena in Little Rock, Ark. be overwhelmed on defense. the closing minutes of the first their five free-position shots. room was upbeat, but decidedly fanfare had Gonzaga won the “They (Miami) like to get Monmouth was able to get to the half, the Gaels trailed 9-4. Despite Dee’s incredible serious. Omar Samhan was ad- tournament, but the Toreros had up and down, and we love to get net with ease, and took most of Saint Mary’s desperately six-goal performance, and a sea- mittedly nervous, however, he other plans. San Diego pulled the up and down. I think it’s a great their shots at point-blank range. needed a goal to keep it close. son team high of 12 goals, the wasn’t alone. When Head Coach upset win over the Bulldogs in the match-up, and I’m just excited The Gaels were finally able Abbie Coleman missed a hard Gaels had too many lapses on de- Randy Bennett was asked if he WCC tournament and received a about it,” said Gael forward Ian to get on the scoreboard after Lisa shot that caromed off the cross- fense that enabled the Hawks to had a preference for a certain guaranteed ticket to the NCAA O’Leary. Vogeley got an assist from Chloe bar, but Dee was there to pick up win this game, 18-12. seeding or location, his response tournament. As Gonzaga is a SMC Plays Stanford for Nine Innings: Saint Mary’s Rugby Tops Texas A&M, 40-24 By Kevin D. Shallat No Win, No Tie, No Loss the second half with a long run By Kevin D. Shallat down the sideline for Saint Mary’s. “We started to get the ball in hand a lot better (in the second half) and run with it. We started to play our game,” McGahan said. Brandon Vedder was also very active for the Gaels, and was rewarded with a try to put the Gaels up 21-17. Saint Mary’s fell behind again, though, allowing the Aggies to re-take the lead, 24-21. As the game wore on, however, the Aggies seemed to slow down while the Gaels appeared to speed up. After Swiryn scored the go- ahead try to make it 28-24, the Gaels scored at will, finishing off the Aggies with a beautiful two Photos Tod Fierner pass sequence from Swiryn, to ifth ranked Saint Mary’s con- Kevin Swiryn found himself in a Austin Mount, and finally to Bren- Ftinued their winning ways breakaway situation with a run dan O’Meara for the final try of the Tuesday, March 11, as they hosted down the field. The crowd had game. Photo Tod Fierner the Texas A&M Aggies, and won seen too many miss-handled he Saint Mary’s baseball blossoms providing the back- ish the contest on a later date. in convincing fashion. It took the passes, and when Swiryn looked Tteam was back in action drop, the stage was set for an- This game was a treat for Gaels about a half to finally get to pass the ball, the home fans Wednesday, Mar. 5, at beauti- other impressive win for the fans from both ends of the into gear, but once they got going, seemed to gasp in disbelief. Luck- ful Louis Guisto field on the Gaels. spectrum. The first half of the there was no stopping the Saint ily for the Gaels, Swiryn elected Mary’s rugby squad. After trailing not to pass and ran the ball all the Saint Mary’s campus. After As it turned out, the sun game was a pitcher’s duel be- the Aggies 24-21 well into the sec- way in for a 40-yard game tying beating the Stanford Cardinal was not a luxury in this game, tween Stanford’s starting ond half of play, the Gaels found try. at the Sunken Diamond this but a necessity, as the current pitcher and Saint Mary’s start- their second wind to go up 28-24, The Aggies did a good job of year, the Gaels looked to stadium has no lights. After ing pitcher, Anthony Aliotti. and never looked back. Saint taking away the ball from the sweep the home and home se- trailing by one run in the ninth, The second half featured a see- Mary’s poured it on to take down Gaels on gambles that paid off. ries. With the sight of a packed the Gaels were able to tie the saw battle of the bats, which the 12th ranked Aggies, 40-24. They were able to step through the crowd basking in the warm af- game at 7-7 before the coaches tested the bullpens of both The first half was uncharac- passing lanes and secure two in- ternoon sun, and the rolling were forced to put the game on teams. teristically sloppy for the Gaels. terceptions. green hills and pink cherry hold due to darkness, and fin- ... continued on page 22 Saint Mary’s did a good job to get After falling behind 17-7, themselves plenty of scoring op- the crowd appeared more nervous portunities, but found themselves than the players. The players un- making some bad passes before derstood that Saint Mary’s would reaching the try zone. If a team make their run at some point. That can be guilty of being too un- run came when Chad Clark was selfish, the Gaels were just that in able to pick up a loose ball near the the first half of play. try zone for the Gaels, and punch it Too often they elected to in for the final try of the half. De- pass it off in traffic, as opposed to spite the loose play, the Gaels continuing the run, or simply tak- stayed close, and trailed the Aggies ing the tackle and securing the ball. 17-14 at halftime. After trailing the Aggies 7-0, Blake McGahan started off
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In their Division 3 Northern Cali- fornia quarter final against Sacramento High on March 4 they faced a similar challenge – this time with less than five min- utes to go in the game. But, as in December, the Cougars comeback fell short and they lost to the Dragons 66-63. Sacramento scored the first four points behind Bobby Evans and Chase Tarpley. Each team traded turnovers before Campo got on the board on a Jack Trot- ter hook shot at the 5:38 mark. The score seesawed back and forth before Campo took its first lead at 8-7 when Trotter scored on a layup to start a Cougar run. Chris Dyer went coast-to-coast on a layup and followed with a three. Chris Avenant hit a base- line jumper for the Dragons then Miles Macy drained a three and then was fouled on a layup where he willed the ball up and over the rim on an amazing shot. Evans made a tip in and Trotter a layup before Kyle Allen scored for Sac and Campo led after one Jack Trotter (34), Bryan Reinke (3) Photo Doug Kohen at 20-13. the second as Tarpley hit a three was tied at 20. Campo coach the fireworks began. Will Cougars had scored 18 unan- came up short. Campo's lead quickly followed by baskets by Kyle Chris Whirlow called a time out Shields, who had been defensed swered points. The packed house stood evaporated at the beginning of Allen and Avenant and the score to slow the momentum down. very well by Avenant much of Allen made a free throw and gave the team a rousing Macy calmly hit another three the game, stole a pass and got the for the Dragons and Dyer came standing ovation. Trotter ended and the Cougars led again. Tarp- ball to Dyer who returned it to right back down and scored on a his Campolindo career with 26 ley answered with an improba- Shields who hit a three. layup and improbably Campo points, 19 rebounds and nine ble three from the baseline that Dyer then made a steal and was within three with 34 seconds blocks while Dyer, who will re- actually hit the backboard. The scored and with 2:27 to go and a to go. The Cougars fouled turn next year finished with his lead changed hands a few more 12 point lead. Trotter was fouled Avenant who calmly sank two own double-double with 21 times before Tarpley hit a free and hit two free throws and fol- free throws but the Cougars were points, ten rebounds and a hand- throw. Campo came back down lowing a Campo defensive stop, not done as Dyer arched in an- ful of assists and steals. Macy the court and Trotter was called Shields again hit a three from the other three and Campo called a had a career high of 13 points for an offensive foul (his third) corner and it was 65-58 with time out with four seconds left and seven steals. Evans finished near the end of the period and 1:51 to go. Sacramento turned and a two point deficit. Needing with 13 for the Dragons as did Sacramento led 28-27 at the over the ball on a three-second to get the ball back, they fouled Avenant who had career highs in break. call and Dyer was fouled. He hit Avenant who made the first of a both scoring and rebounding In the second half, Trotter one of two free throws and the one and one; then missed the where he had ten. hit a follow shot and Campo Cougars were within six. Tom second. Dyer scrambled for the would have the lead for the last Wraith made a steal and Dyer rebound but his heave at the time in the game. The Dragons made another layup. 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John Treat (Dons 14) Photo Gavin Schlissel Photo Andrea Firth n their first game against then proceeded to hit Hilk. and sophomore Nick Russ ollowing an undefeated season, the 7A Bas- Pictured in the back row are players Jack Ieach other this year, the Treat still could not find the were able to shut down the Fketball Team from Joaquin Moraga Middle Evans, Brian Lien, and John Schmitz. Pictured Cougars baseball team took ad- strike zone when he walked Acalanes offense for the rest of School won the area Middle School Champi- in the front row are: Coach Will French along vantage of the Dons’ wild Killeen to give the Cougars a 4- the game, holding on for the 6- onship defeating Martin Luther King Jr. Middle side players JD Ratchford, Garret Colonna, Grif- pitching on Thursday, March 2 lead. 2 win. School From Berkeley in the final round. Garret fin McCaffery, Tyler Garrison, Brandon Dolan, 13 in a 6-2 win. The Dons then pulled With this win the Cougars Colonna was named MVP for the tournament, and Sam Firth. The game started off with Treat in favor of Adam Hoff- brought themselves back to and Griffin McCaffery was named to the All- Way to go Marauders! Campolindo’s Jeff Gold getting man. Hoffman walked home a .500 and continued their incon- Tournament Team. an easy 1-2-3 inning. In the run to give the Cougars a 5-2 sistent year. In each of their bottom of the first the Dons’ lead. With the bases still three wins the Cougars have Lafayette 4th Grader John Treat got the first two loaded, Chase came to the plate scored six or more runs. How- Wins Boys' 10 Singles Tennis Championship Cougars out, but then walked for the second time in the in- ever, in two of their three losses Anthony Fadelli. Chris Hilk ning. Chase hit a shallow fly they did not score more than By Jennifer Wake (Submitted by Anna Bird) singled to put runners on first into left-center. The runners on one run. If the Cougars hope to and second. Next up was soph- second and third forgot that go far they will need to pitch omore Chris Killeen, who there were two outs and didn’t and hit more consistently. launched a double into the left- start running until the ball hit The Dons have also center gap. Fadelli came in to the ground. By that time the played inconsistently by scor- score and the Cougars took an runner on first base passed the ing more than four runs in three early 1-0 lead. runner on second and was au- games and less than three runs The Dons came back in tomatically out. The runner on in their other three games. the third inning with two runs third was able to score, how- This win put the Cougars of their own. Spencer Cuiper ever, to give the Cougars a 6-2 at 3-3 overall and 1-1 in DFAL. started off the inning with a lead. This loss drops the Dons to 2-4 single. After two outs Sean Cougars junior Jeff Gold overall and 0-2 in league. Nixon singled up the middle to score Cuiper. The next batter, Treat, grounded one between the third baseman and shortstop to give the Dons the 2-1 lead. In the fourth inning, how- Isaiah Bird on the court Photo provided ever, the Cougars blew the game wide open. Treat walked pringhill Elementary School fourth grader communities to the crown jewel of the profes- the first batter, Corbin Chase, SIsaiah Bird won the Boys' 10 year old Sin- sional game, the US Open. on four straight pitches. After a gles Tennis Title at the United States Tennis As- After defeating Jake Kristy in the quarter Michael Kathan sacrifice bunt, sociation (USTA) 1st Annual Marin Spring final (6-3; 6-1), Bird moved on to defeat Gabriel senior Sam Gregory came to Junior Challenger Tournament on March 9 in Pizzolato in the semi final (6-4; 6-4) before fac- the plate. Gregory singled be- Tiburon, Calif. ing Ryan Baumhoff in the finals. He won the tween the first and second The USTA is the national governing body championship match handily, 6-1; 6-3. basemen to tie the game at 2-2. for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader Isaiah Bird is 9 years old and lives in After a Tom Wraith single in promoting and developing the sport’s growth Lafayette. Treat became wild. He walked on every level in the United States, from local Fadelli to load the bases and Chris Killeen (Campo 8) Photo Gavin Schlissel
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Cole Huntley pow- Miramonte Falls to threes and 5 two point conver- ered over for a goal while carry- sions by the ever reliable foot of ing at least four Hayward St. Mary’s in NorCal Playoffs Bo Richter. wide-bodies on his back at the 16 By Jennifer Wake At the end of the first half, minute mark of the second half. ollowing an exhilarating ranked St. Mary’s of Stockton Jack Clark the nationally And Peter Kegler finished off the F70-54 win over St. Ignatius at the NorCal semi-finals on Photo Chris Roberts renowned rugby coach of the Cal Lamo scoring for the day with a in the first round of the CIF March 6. 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