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Parents don’t ask them to turn it down… By Cathy Tyson t was less than standing room only at the ing the day and conducted as all the students came to the evening off to a rousing start, with a variety of was a crowd favorite, especially appropriate as the Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church last week the stage for three final songs to end the evening. songs from spirituals, like the literally snappy, “Swing lyrics mention sharing the burden, sharing the joy of Ias the choirs from Acalanes, Campolindo, Mi- The Church was literally bursting at the seams Down Chariot,” and the “The Battle of Jericho,” to raising a child. Guest Clinician and Conductor ramonte and Las Lomas got together for the Fifth An- with proud family, friends and fellow student along African “O Sifuni Mungu” accompanied by bongos, Buddy James of California State University East Bay nual Richard C. Hansen Fall Choral Classic. with 300 performing singers on Thursday evening. to the gospel song “Keep Your Hand on the Plow.” guided the teens and enhanced their performances. The event was broken up into two nights to ac- Audience members spilled out the side doors of the Miramonte’s Choral Artists and the Chamber Singers “It was a collaborative effort,” said Bruce commodate all the singing teens. On Tuesday venue. All the schools’ choirs preformed admirably, from Acalanes and Campolindo followed. Lengacher, Choir Director for Acalanes High School, evening the Women’s Ensembles from Acalanes, but perhaps because of its size, the 99 strong Cam- The big, rather huge, finale of the night was all regarding organizing the event. “The cool thing is Campolindo and Miramonte performed along with polindo Concert Choir made a big impression. In ad- the these choirs coming together on the stage to per- I’ve seen groups make huge strides after attending the Bella Voce Choir from Acalanes. Guest Clinician dition, the many football players in their Choir added form three songs they had practiced earlier in the day. the special clinics and rehearsals that are held during and Conductor Heather Bishop, of Clovis North High a deep resonance to their music. The singers were packed onto risers, across the the day. Maybe it’s adrenaline or fear.” Hard to say, School lead the students in clinics and rehearsals dur- Concert Choirs from all four high schools got stage, even filling the first pew. “It Takes A Village,” but the students rocked the house. Sunday Morning - Thousands out on Mt. Diablo Blvd Local Firefighters Volunteer To Help In So Cal Reservoir Run in Lafayette By Cathy Tyson s huge fires raged in South- pumper. Fear not, our local sta- cause California has a Mutual Aid Aern California, a number of tions continue to be fully staffed, System throughout the state, the our local firefighters were there as there are minimum daily Fire District is reimbursed for in the thick of it. According to staffing requirements. overtime. “Otherwise, we’d go Moraga Orinda Fire District Bat- Firefighters get paid their bankrupt,” says Collins. talion Chief Bryan Collins, work- regular salary for workdays that Calls to Contra Cost Fire ers are polled to see if they want they would normally be working, Protection District which serves to go. A total of ten people were but on days they would normally Lafayette were not immediately there last week, filling various be off, they receive overtime. Be- returned. positions, Captain, engineer, fire- fighter and paramedic. “Typically the expectation is they could be there up to a week. We rotate crews when they hit a 7 day period,” explains Collins. Staffers are prepared with a per- sonal day kit that might include Results: 1893 registered participants joined drew Tso of Lafayette. socks, t-shirts and toiletries. 5K Name From Time the 2007 Lafayette Reservoir Run The 10K included a loop Moraga-Orinda Fire District 1 Stewart Harwell Pleasant Hill 16:01 2 David Hall Orinda 16:58 last Sunday. 594 (of which 189, or around the reservoir for 500 regis- sent one Type 3 Engine, the type 3 Ralph Till - 17:13 34%, were Lamorinda residents) tered athletes; 799 joined the 2K used to fight wildland fires, and 10K went out for the 5K run including 5- walk and run, many with their dogs one Type 1 Engine, a typical fire year-olds Carson Gragg and An- and/or baby strollers. L-R: Laynne Cooley, Fire Fighter/Paramedic; Daryle Balad, Capt/Paramedic; 1 Jim Sorensen San Leandro 34:25 Steve Huebner, Firefighter/Paramedic at Station 45 in Orinda Photo Andy Scheck 2 Daniel Madigan - 35:05 Advertising 3 Rob Elia Moraga 35:36 Cha CUSTOMERSUMMER TESTIMONIAL IS HERE! e ng Daylight Savings I would not hesitate in recommending m e The Olsen Team Visit www.TheOlsenTeam.com for: i ! Time ends on VILLAGEVILLAGE ASSOCIATES ASSOCIATES REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE you to anyone who needs a T Sunday, Nov. 4! Localprofessional Summer Concerts real estate & Activities agent. Contact Sue, Lara & Ben 925.253.2530 Summer Home Maintenance Tips Don't forget to set Heading YouEnergy are Savingsimply Measures the best. those clocks back View Current Listings - Search the MLS - Meet the Team Water Savings and Rebates one hour! SUE LARA BEN — www.TheOlsenTeam.com — J. Allen Sayles, Architect

Mailed to 23,000 homes and Bruzzone Lawsuit Targets Moraga Design Guidelines businesses in Lamorinda. By Steve Angelides he Bruzzone family and their businesses, quality/health, 6 points in resources, and 9 points North to Lafayette TED STD

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adopted by the Town Council on July 11. The Town Council adopted the challenged a M . t The challenged guidelines protect ridgelines guidelines by a 3 to 2 vote as amendments to de- S from development, protect mature native tree sign guidelines originally adopted by the Plan- West to groupings, preserve views of ridgeline landscape, ning Commission on June 4. The Council acted Moraga Proposed site buildings so as to permit passive solar design, after Vice Mayor Lynda Deschambault appealed development The Bluffs and state that “residences in new subdivisions the Planning Commission’s guidelines to the Bo should meet Build it Green or equivalent require- Council. l lin ge r C ments for new residences.” Deschambault told the Council she appealed an yo n d R R o l The “Build it Green” guidelines consist of the guidelines because she wanted to add energy a il d H y e an elaborate point system set forth in 58 pages of efficiency and sustainability. Councilmembers Ken ll Va text plus a 215 row spreadsheet. The spreadsheet Chew and Dave Trotter also voted for the amend- states that to “be considered green” a home must ments, while Mayor Mike Metcalf and Coun- earn a minimum of 50 points, with at least 30 cilmember Rochelle Bird dissented. Bruzzones’ Pending 126 Home Bollinger Valley Subdivision [Source: Page 19 of Revised Notice of Preparation of Draft EIR on Town Website] points in energy, 5 points in indoor air ... continued on page 3 edited by Andy Scheck for print result imporvement

LAMORINDA WEEKLY this week Town News 2,3,4 Boy Scout Food Drive 5 How to contact us 8 Absolute-ly Inspiring 13 Sports 16,17 Lafayette in French News 2 Au Pairs 7 Lamorinda Home Sales 10 Lamorinda Restaurants 14 Campo Takes Down Northgate 16 MOSO Revisited 3 Calendar/Letters 8 OIS Says Bye Bye Birdie 11 Chef Dan 14 Classifieds 16 One Tough Cop 4 SMC Campus Happenings 8 Business Briefs 13 The Sweet Tooth Trap 15 Shop Moraga 18 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 2 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Lamorinda Community, Calendar, Agendas, Notes, News Lafayette Calendar

City Council 7pm This is a community Community Center, Manzanita Room project to 500 St Mary’s Road Tuesday, Nov 13 educate and inspire the people of Lafayette. We Planning Comm. 7pm have a great Community Center, Manzanita Room Sponsored by heritage to be 500 St Mary’s Road Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club With help from: proud of – this Thursday, Nov 1 Lafayette Rotary Club Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Nov 15 FastFrame of Lafayette mural will be a Design Review 7pm reminder of our Community Center, Manzanita Room history. 500 St Mary’s Road Lafayette Hits Prime Time News in France Tuesday, Nov 6 By Sophie Braccini ayor Carol Federighi crew on October 15th. The rea- American ceremonies sur- Park, Trails, Rec. 7pm hadn’t planned on be- son for the France2 visit was rounding the celebration of the Ware Designs Community Center M Fine Jewelry since 1977 500 St Mary’s Road coming a TV news celebrity in the expected arrival of French Marquis de La Fayette's 250th • Custom Designed Jewelry Wednesday, Nov 14 France, but she got her shot at President Nicolas Sarkozy to birthday. • Remodel Heirloom Jewelry stardom when Alain de the United States. In order for De Chalvron met with • Expert Repair Chalvron, a reporter for the the French people to get a bet- Federighi and asked her about • Appraisals Circulation 7pm French TV Network, France2, ter feel of the United States, the the history of the town. • Pearls Restrung 50% off Community Center, Manzanita Room came to Lafayette with his film network decided to report on ... continued on page 14 Tues 12-5 Wed-Sat 10-5 Watch Battery 500 St Mary’s Road Now $5, Reg $10

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The survey will also ask Monday, Nov 5 majority of residents and busi- and more parking spaces. about the awareness and use of check online: nesses currently in Lafayette plan To that end the City has de- ridesharing incentives. Greenblat Town of Lafayette: to stay in Lafayette; and by major- cided to conduct another survey, says that discouraging solo driving ity, we do mean enough to pass a this one sent to local employers http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us will help to improve parking avail- (hypothetical) parcel tax. and employees, focusing on park- for: ability and traffic congestion. The High on the list of things sur- ing and transportation. According survey will close on November 16, • all meeting notes vey respondents love about to Transportation Planner Leah 2007. • calendar updates Lafayette are the restaurants, retail Greenblat, the City has heard from To view a comprehensive Chamber of Commerce: and service provider choices. The its business community that em- summary of the Downtown Sur- http://www.lafayettechamber.org wish list includes nicer architecture ployee parking crowds out avail- vey results, or to obtain a copy of for: for new buildings, more down- able spaces for patrons. Merchants the parking survey, go to • local businesses town open space (parks and have approached the City with a http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us/. • upcomming events Twinkle Lights Saved! By Cathy Tyson ing. The lights were last replaced in 1999. The new completely re- placed and upgraded LED lights use just one-tenth of the energy of traditional lights. Next year, it’s estimated that the lights will cost approximately $11,000. to main- Should Have Replaced The tain. It might be well below that Headlight, 10/20/07 An officer the following year. made a traffic stop along Mt. “Let’s be a leader on this,” Diablo Boulevard for a head- said Lifson, regarding showing light problem and smelled pot the community a way to light the in the car. Hidden pot was downtown and save a tremen- found under the driver’s seat. dous amount of energy. The ben- Driver was cited and signed a efits of the twinkle lights, “aren’t promise to appear. quantifiable, in terms of shoppers or sales tax revenue. We can’t let open Stop Thief!, 10/16/07 When a the downtown go dark. Its just a tue-sat Reliez Valley homeowner came feel good thing.” home, she found an unfamiliar Last year's Diablo Foods’ tree stands in for lack of twinkle light photo Photo Andy Scheck “I 100% support businesses 9:30-4:30 truck in the driveway, with sev- hanks to Jay Lifson, the Lifson politely asked the City stepping up,” said City Council eral bags in the back. Imagine Member Mike Anderson. He her surprise when she went to Tquick thinking Executive Council to reconsider their deci- Director of the Lafayette Cham- sion. Because the Chamber of commended Lifson for a good ef- get a portable phone and no- fort given the short amount of ticed the front door open. ber of Commerce, the trees along Commerce was willing to put up Mt. Diablo Boulevard will $13,000, half of the total cost of time. The City Council was in Homeowner took phone out unanimous agreement. Look for front and called the cops. One sparkle with brand new, energy $26,000, and two additional busi- efficient twinkle lights in time for ness donations of $2,000 had Mt. Diablo Boulevard to shine of the alleged robbers ran out once again this holiday season. the front door while she was the holiday season. been received to offset making the call. During his The fate of the lights was Lafayette’s portion of the cost, dash for the car, he knocked her dim earlier this year. Property the City Council was willing to to the ground. The second bad owners resoundingly rejected an renegotiate. Any additional busi- guy ran to the truck from be- increase in the Landscape and ness donations, which the Cham- hind the house. Victim tried to Lighting Tax assessment this ber is actively soliciting, will go stop the truck as it sped away summer. Since the increase directly to the City to further re- Superior Quality by hitting it with the phone. didn’t pass, the City Council had duce the cost of the lights. to look at options for reducing ex- It was in a nick of time too, at Competitive Prices Check is not in the mail, penditures, twinkle lights were as Public Works needed to know CONSTRUCTION 10/14/07 Well-known person cut and a number of other items the very next day, to order and get reported to the police that sev- were reduced. 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Velyvis was abruptly aga in May when the Council, by claims the Council’s amendment to Petitioners alone.” It further Planning Comm. 7:30pm Mayor Mike Metcalf de- terminated on that end before the same 3 to 2 vote, made Mor- and adoption of the design guide- claims the Council adopted the Hacienda, La Sala Room clined to comment on the legal any questions could be posed. 2100 Donald Drive aga’s first ever political statement lines was subject to the California guidelines “deliberately and with action, but when asked to speak The lawsuit seeks a decla- Monday, Nov 5 on a national or international Environmental Quality Act discriminatory intent aimed at frus- generally about the Town’s ac- ration that the challenged design issue—global warming—by en- (CEQA), based on the “displaced trating and restricting, if not pre- tivities preceding the law suit guidelines are illegal and uncon- Design Review 7:30pm dorsing the U.S. Mayor’s Climate development” theory. The lawsuit cluding outright, the pending said, “I believe the Town has stitutional, injunctions against Hacienda, La Sala Room Protection Agreement. claims the guidelines “may be ap- Bollinger Valley development ap- 2100 Donald Drive acted openly and in an appropri- the guidelines, unspecified Planning Director Lori Sala- plied to eliminate housing alto- plications as well as any future de- Tuesday, Nov 13 ate manner.” Trotter and Sala- money damages, attorneys’ fees, mack, in her staff report at the July gether, and/or displace that housing velopment applications associated mack politely declined to and costs. Park & Rec 7:30pm meeting, recommended that the to other areas or communities.” On with Petitioners Indian Valley and discuss the lawsuit; Town Attor- Hacienda, Mosaic Room Council either approve or overturn June 12, 2007, the California Moraga Center Specific Plan Area 2100 Donald Drive the Planning Commission’s guide- Supreme Court issued an opinion properties.” bloLi n Tuesday, Nov 20 Hardware, ia k lines or send them back for revision which applied CEQA to restrictions The lawsuit is the latest chap- D Liaison 8:00am before the Council acted on the ap- on development in the area sur- ter in the hot and cold relationship Software & FREE Fire Station 1280 Moraga Way peal. Instead, the Council amended rounding Travis Air Force Base in between the Town of Moraga and Internet and adopted the guidelines on the Solano County under the “dis- the Bruzzone family, its largest Computer Friday, Nov 9 Home & Office Visits C s spot. placed development” theory. landowner. That relationship was o n 24 Hour Emergency m o Repair Youth Involvement 7:30pm The lawsuit claims that was The lawsuit also claims the publicly symbolized this March m ati Service unic Hacienda, Mosaic Room illegal procedure under state law design guidelines, as amended by when the Council, at an emotional www.DiabloLink.net or Service 2100 Donald Drive Over 30 Years because the Council’s action was the Council, are inconsistent with meeting on a 3 to 2 vote, accepted located in Thursday, Nov 8 “tantamount to the adoption of a the Town’s 2002 General Plan. The statues with memorial plaques do- Experience Moraga Buy 1st 1/2 hr at $49 check online: zoning ordinance.” California Gov- “numerous provisions applicable to nated by the Bruzzone family for Windows • Mac Get 2nd 1/2 hr free! Linux • Unix 925-465-9567 Town of Moraga: ernment Code section 65857, ‘ridgeline’ development are so the Commons and the library. http://www.ci.moraga.ca.us which applies to certain zoning or- vague and ambiguous that persons Meanwhile, behind the for: dinances, provides that “…any of ordinary intelligence can only scenes the Town staff and a plan- • all meeting notes modification of the proposed ordi- guess at their meaning,” the suit al- ning consultant hired by the Bruz- • calendar updates nance or amendment by the legisla- leges. zone family were working together tive body not previously considered The suit further claims the closely on the details of the Specific by the planning commission during ridgeline development protection Plan for the Moraga Center. But its hearing, shall first be referred to and “Build it Green” guidelines vi- when the Specific Plan came be- the planning commission for a re- olate the Bruzzones’ constitutional fore the Council for its first vote port and recommendation…” Ac- rights. It claims the Council “delib- about the scope of the environmen- cording to the minutes of the June 4 erately crafted” the ridgeline devel- tal impact report, once again the Planning Commission meeting, opment protection “to facilitate and Council divided 3 to 2 when it de- TM protection of ridgelines, mature na- encourage the regulation of devel- cided on the number of housing The Right Lender to Know tive trees, and views of ridgelines opment on and adjacent to any and units to study. That meeting ended On Tuesday 10-23-07 at approx. were mentioned at that meeting, all ridgelines,” and “deliberately bitterly with Deschambault be- 4:00 pm, there was an injury auto- but passive solar design and green crafted” the “Build it Green” pro- moaning the lack of Council unity mobile vs. pedestrian collision that “RPM is a Mortgage occurred on Moraga Road at Cam- polindo Drive. The collision in- New MOSO Campaign Begins Bank serving Clients volved a Campolindo High School By Sophie Braccini since 1985” student that was struck by a Toyota every 10 acres under limited circum- registered voters) and submit them van. Witnesses on the scene told of- stances. The new measure demands to the Town for verification. ficers that the driver of a blue van, that no development be authorized on The Town Council will then Gordon Steele stopped on Campolindo Drive at or less than 500 feet from major have an opportunity to discuss the Mortgage Consultant Moraga Road, possibly witnessed ridgelines, or within 150 feet of any initiative before it is placed on the Office: 925.627.7109 the collision. The Moraga Police minor ridgeline rising above 700 feet. ballot. Mayor Mike Metcalf said he [email protected] Department wants to speak to the Areas that are 700 feet or above and hopes that the Council will welcome www.rpm-mortgage.com/gsteele driver of the blue van, and anyone are not ridgelines would not be af- the chance to have an open and thor- else who witnessed the collision, as fected by the measure. The new rules ough discussion. Concerns about the 925-627-7109 soon as possible. If you are a wit- would apply to all lands currently legality of the initiative have already ness to the collision, please call Sgt. protected by MOSO, plus Bollinger been raised, particularly as to whether Jeff Price at the Moraga Police De- Canyon (an area East of Saint Mary’s it would infringe on the rights of 1777 Botelho Drive • Walnut Creek, CA 94596 partment at 376-2515. Road, North of Saint Mary’s cam- property owners to dispose of what's serving Lamorinda since 1986 o you have a minute to pro- pus), Indian Valley (located along the theirs. iPhone Gone 10/12/07 A Campolindo student CA Dept. of Real Estate - real estate broker license # 01201643 South-West city limit of Moraga) and ... continued on page 10 reported that someone entered the Soda “Dtect Moraga open space?” Aquatic Swimming Center and stole his Chances are, you will be asked this the Rheem Ridge (located along the Apple iPhone from his gym bag which was question somewhere in Moraga over North side of Rheem Boulevard be- unattended. The suspect was observed by the coming months as The Friends of tween Moraga Road and Saint others attending the water polo meet that was Mary’s Road). The measure would being held there. Moraga Open Space (FMOS) seek across the way... support for a new Moraga Open allow for commercial outdoor recre- Cougar Attack, 10/12/07 At a recent Campo Space Ordinance (MOSO 2008). ation facilities, providing they are – Acalanes football game, an Acalanes stu- FMOS feels that as interest in devel- low-intensity and do not cause mate- a unique lifestyle store dent approached the Campo mascot, a teen in a Cougar costume, and pulled on the head opment increases, the original Ordi- rial environmental harm. portion of his outfit, removing it. The student nance needs to be revised The procedure for placing an mascot ended up on the ground with a accordingly. initiative on the ballot is complex, slightly injured neck. The Acalanes perpe- The new proposed initiative but now that the Town’s attorney trator was identified by his victim. plans to expand the reach of the orig- has given the initiative a title, Pot At School, 10/22/07 An officer re- inal open space preservation meas- “Moraga Open Space Ordinance sponded to Campolindo on a student being ure, which was approved in 1986, 2008 Initiative Amending Mor- held in the office for possession of Mari- and further reduce the number of aga’s General Plan,” and prepared juana. The student had the pot in his back- pack. Student was transported to the police houses permitted on a lot. Where the the 500 word summary which station where he was later release upon his original MOSO restricted develop- would appear on a ballot, FMOS’ father’s permission. 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Landmark Comm. 3pm the Good Witch twice around more folks who are interested in Gallery Room, Upper Level the Orinda Community Park being a part of the OCCA,” said 26 Orinda Way before enjoying juice and OCCA president Shannon Tuesday, Nov 27 cookies, coloring Halloween Fuller. “We meet once a month pictures, and making Cheerio (with no meetings in June, July, Liaison 8:30am bracelets and necklaces at the August and December) and pro- Community Room at City Hall park. vide free childcare during our 22 Orinda Way In addition to this free meetings and for most of our Monday, Nov 5 event, the Auxiliary also spon- events for those that need it.” check online: sors and produces the summer Town of Orinda: help during 4th of July events, but Bullet Proof Vest Optional Anna and Nichol were instrumental Orinda Police Officer Takes http://www.ci.orinda.ca.us/ By Cathy Tyson for: in the department’s move from the 6 Medals at State Games pursue a career in law en- old office to the new office. They By Jennifer Wake • all meeting notes forcement. The Cadet Pro- were essential, working countless f Orinda Police Officer Dean gram definitely gives her a • calendar updates hours, day after day, boxing and Kimball, 54, tells you he leg up. moving things,” explains Chief Bill I As part of the program works out, you had better take Chamber of Commerce: French. “We are always actively him seriously. Mahoney and fellow cadet looking for cadets.” At the moment, http://www.orinda Nicholle Miller have Kimball was one of 3,000 the Orinda Police Department has police officers and fire fighters chamber.org/ learned CPR, radio codes, room for up to six more. from 10 U.S. states who com- • local businesses handcuffing and traffic di- For Mahoney and Miller it’s peted in the 2007 Western States rection. Officer Kevin more than just the minimum of eight • upcomming events Police and Fire Games on Oct. Mooney, the Police Ex- hours a month. For Anna, it’s a 6-14 in Mesa, Ariz. He won six plorer Advisor who super- chance to explore the family busi- medals, including a silver medal vises the cadets said Anna ness, both her dad and uncle and a for the “Toughest Competitor was a huge help on a 211 – number of other relatives are in law Alive (TCA)” event. home invasion/robbery in enforcement. “I just love the pro- progress call. “Someone ... continued on page 16 gram and without a doubt, I want to Dean Kimball Photo Tod Fierner Driving With Pot, 10/25/07 A had burglarized a home and pursue a career in law enforcement.” police officer conducted a traffic From left, Cadet Nicholle Miller, Officer Kevin Mooney, attacked a woman at the and Anna Mahoney Photo Cathy Tyson In addition the program has given her stop on Highway 24 near Fish residence. She got to see a chance to hone communication Ranch Road. Oddly enough the hat isn’t the usual description how police respond to an emergency skills. “I feel much more confidant for Orinda Police officers, but situation with dogs and helicopters. now.” FOUNTAINHEAD person driving the car had no T MORTGAGE Driver’s License. The non-li- it is true for cadets that are interning Anna was there as we cleared the “The cadet program has given with an Orinda Police officer. Cadet house, searched the area, and con- censed driver consented to a me an inside look at how the justice Anna Mahoney, a Miramonte senior, ducted interviews.” systems works. I would recommend it search of the car. The 24-year was lucky, her uncle, a police officer, According to Mooney the Strategic Mortgage Planners old had a small bag of marijuana to other kids,” explains Miller. “Putting gave her one. Although the chances cadets learn to take instruction, to re- on the uniform can be transformative. ° Residential Properties in his underwear. Driver was of getting shot in Orinda on a Sunday spect authority, to be assertive not ag- When I’m there with the officers I tend Equity Respositioning cited and released at the scene. ° afternoon are slim, no one wants to gressive, to understand and execute to be more alert, I learn by example.” Commercial Properties find out the hard way. what they are told to do and they ° For inquiries regarding the cadet pro- Investment Properties Stuff Gone, 10/22/07 Two Mahoney’s not getting paid for help out with things real officers do, gram, call the Orinda Police non-emer- ° leather jackets, sunglasses, ten- her many hours of service, but its like arrange the evidence locker. gency number (925) 254-6820. ° Debt & Equity Analysis nis shoes and a gym bag were worth it to her because she wants to “Not only were they a great Cory B. Reid, CMC taken from a BMW parked and Shop Orinda! 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Two semi trailers • Through December 31, you will be parked in the LDS church can donate nonperishable parking lot in Moraga to collect food items (no glass containers all the food.” please) in the bright red barrels The Scouts hope to collect at all Safeway stores during 35,000 pounds of non-perishable their Holiday Food Drives. Boy Scout Troop #249 of Moraga sorts food at last year's "Scouting for Food" drive and non-breakable food this year, • Volunteers are needed at the Photo provided which would be an increase of Contra Costa Food Bank to sort Season End Clearance ccording to a local report on easy way to help. nearly 30 percent from the food drive donations. Sorting 25,000 pounds they collected last hours in Contra Costa are Tues- hunger prepared for the As part of a national food Road Bikes: A year. The food will go directly to day thru Thursday from noon Contra Costa Food Bank, more drive coordinated by the Boy All Look, Orbea, Trek, Calfee, and more retired or disabled peo- Scouts of America called “Scout- the Contra Costa Food Bank, to 8 p.m., and Saturdays by ap- ple on fixed incomes are being ing for Food,” approximately 75 which distributes more than pointment. If you would like ‘06 & ‘07 Lemond, Co-Motion, Moots more information about volun- forced to choose between food, troops and packs will distribute 660,000 pounds of emergency teering, or would like to sched- rent, medical care, or prescription door hangers to homes through- food to hundreds of local soup Bikes Mountain Bikes: ule a time, please contact drugs. And families using emer- out Lafayette, Orinda and Mor- kitchens, food pantries and emer- Santa Cruz, Gary Fisher, gency shelters throughout Contra Sharon at 925-771-1306 or 10-40% OFF gency food programs in Contra aga on Saturday, Nov. 10 to [email protected]. Trek, Ellsworth Costa and Solano counties say advise people of how and what to Costa and Solano counties. “The primary issue is rais- 969 Moraga Rd. Lafayette in La Fiesta Square the food they buy just doesn’t donate. The following Saturday, What is your favorite charity? • M-F 10-6, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5 last, with 41 percent of adults re- (Nov. 17) scouts will return to ing awareness,” Reid said. Let us know at 284-9616 porting they did not eat for a pick up donations. Anyone who would like to [email protected] www.sharpbicycle.com whole day because there wasn't “You’ll see scouts in uni- donate, but misses the pick up enough money to buy food. form peppering Lamorinda plac- time or does not receive a door In the next two weeks, ing door hangers on each door,” hanger, can drop food from 9 nearly 300 local Boy Scouts, Cub said Scouting for Food District a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. H.R. Savage & Company, Inc. 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I found that be- cause of the work I had been doing (running her own public relations firm) was very fast paced, I needed an antidote for all the traveling and warp speed. Nature is a place I’ve Rock City, Mount Diablo always gone to, because its very relaxing and it slowed me Trick or Treat on School Street down.” By Nicolle Holiday Gift Show Susan Reynolds The current exhibit at the ourth generation local Wildlife Museum is all about Fphotographer Susan Mt. Diablo. Having grown up Thursday, November 29th Reynolds has an exhibit at the in the area and living for last 25 Lindsay Wildlife Museum years in its shadow in Walnut 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm through February 28th. The Creek, Mt. Diablo holds a spe- show, “Mt. Diablo: A Personal cial place for Reynolds. Her Attend the Áegis of Moraga Holiday Gift Show View,” is her fourth solo ex- great-grandfather was one of and get your shopping done for Christmas! hibit and her most personal to the surveyors in the 1850’s that A Sample of Companies Attending date. As part of the exhibit, a established The Mt. Diablo The Body Shop “Conversation with Sue Baseline and Meridian, which Tupperware Gifts Reynolds” slide lecture and helped distinguish public and Welcome Village Gifts artist’s tour is scheduled for private lands as part of the set- October 27th from 4:00 – 5:30. tlement of the Mexican War of Stampin Up Craft Stamps and Scrapbooking Supplies This event and a November 1846 – 1848. It is still used 23rd book signing are free with today. Cookie Lee Jewelry museum admission. “My grandmother had a Weekenders Clothing It all started in the base- sheep ranch in the 1920’s on The ice cream man on School Street in Lafayette Photo Andy Scheck Sassy Sacks Purses and Handbags ment of her aunt and uncle’s the corner of what is now he ice cream man truck unspoken question. I stared at There will be a Raffle for some great prizes! home in Orinda many years North Main and Treat Boule- Tindustry has changed the refrigerator with a copy of ago. Then a student at vard. My dad used to ride quite a bit since my day. When the healthy school lunches and Acalanes High School, horses through the countryside, we heard the tinny rendition Red Ribbon Week flier and Reynolds, “fell in love with the and considered Mt. Diablo his of…what was that song? We scowl. Shake it off helicopter magic of the darkroom.” Later backyard.” She continues, “as ran into the house, begged for a lady. working at the Oakland Mu- I get older a feel a greater sense few quarters and the chase was The next day I must find seum she was exposed to a of connection with this very on for blocks. I balanced one him. I listen for the music, I number of famous women special place.” sister on the back of my banana slowly pace up and down near Áegis of Moraga photographers. To see more of her work, seat and another on the handle- the school and he never passes 950 Country Club Drive “The excitement and go to www.susanreynoldspho- bars…’look Ma no helmets! I by! I gaze at the trail of avid magic of having a connection tography.com. braved busy streets and honk- outdoor exercise enthusiasts (925) 377-7900 ing horns. I fought for my and ‘walk to school day!!!’ www.aegisliving.com cream. The ice cream man? signs floating in the wind. How Well his job was rough too. He did children catch the elusive RCFE # 075600394 would drive fast then slow man? I’m clued in later by a masterfully playing his funky passing fake Camel blower that tunes. He worked ‘til dusk- he he parks on the street. He’s worked hard for the money. there daily. No music. No fast My son came home Tues- and slow driving. He waits, day with an ice cream stick and parked on or near School Street fizzies and cigarette gum, you with clamoring children wav- Friday & Saturday Nov. 9th & 10th know, the kind you blow into ing money in their fists. and ‘smoke’ comes out. It hits me as I walk home, 10:30am - 7:30pm “Where did that come from?” I at the rate we’re going, will asked. “The ice cream man” he there soon be a mandate on ice Valley Oak & Horizontal Clouds Shell Ridge responded nonchalantly. I cream sales in proximity to - 10% off your total purchases - swallowed down the motherly schools? I enjoyed cookie Furniture Itsabella Jewelry urge to bring up the sugar -you sales at school as a child and didn’t ask for permission-and now we get wrapping paper Home accents Holiday gifts what was up with the Lucky and magazine fundraisers? Ribbon Antiques Strikes issues, because we are Next thing I know we’ll be new in town and…an ice selling food recycling buckets cream man? (I sidetrack easily) for your waste when someone Is a sugar pusher, a seller of red becomes tuned in to the fact dye #5 in Lamorinda, in our that we’re peddling paper. Hal- midst? When my daughter loween is not the only opportu- comes home a ½ hour later, she nity to be a kid around here; had a pack of Pal Malls and a it’s comforting to see some of Push Up. I eyed her question- these symbols of our childhood ingly “what Mom? The Ice are still around. 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In addition to pro- and minuses,” said Kolm, who re- au pair as a family member – like a Kolm agrees. “You have to By Jennifer Wake viding childcare, many au pairs as- cently had an au pair from Poland niece or a best friend's daughter be patient,” she said. “They're sist with light housekeeping, help live with her family for a year, and from another country,” she said. dealing with culture shock and with meals, and drive children to in August welcomed a new au pair “People with the most success real- being away from people who speak and from school and extracurricular from the Czech Republic. “With ize they are not just an employee, their language and react the same activities. an au pair, your family experiences and they're not professional nan- as they do. It takes about three Annual costs for an au pair another culture and another lan- nies, either. They must have realis- months, but they become part of range between $15-18,000, not in- guage. With in home care, your tic expectations of what an au pair your family.” cluding room and board. San Fran- home becomes the base for your can provide.” cisco-based AuPairCare – just one family, rather than a day care facil- of several au pair agencies in the ity. Unlike a day care facility, if a country – has placed more than child is sick, an au pair can still help 30,000 au pairs from 40 countries provide care. There are fewer with families across the United bumps in the road. The flip side is States. According to Julia Brewer, that you are inviting a new person who is an area director for AuPair- into your home to live with you. The Kolm family's au pair, Veronika Skotnicova, watches the four children while Christine Care, the program has grown a lot There are always adjustments that volunteers at a Halloween Carnival booth at Campolindo on Oct. 27. Photo Jennifer Wake in the past five years. have to be made. But, if you have s children get older, their work and baths had to be done “It's seen as a good child care space in the home and space in Aschedules can become hectic, within a two and a half hour pe- solution,” she said. “And because your family, it can work.” 3104 Ptarmigan Drive Unit 2, Rossmoor making choosing proper child care riod.” English has become the language The toughest part for the au of business, learning English is a pair, says Brewer, is making the Walk directly from your carport into your Santa Clara model with 1 step!!! a daunting task. When Moraga res- Kolm hired a nanny, but the Enjoy the quiet serenity in your beautiful 2 bedroom/ 2 bath end unit with a hillside ident and attorney Christine Kolm cost ranged between $35-45,000 big motivation for the au pairs. cultural adjustment and fighting view. The den provides flexibility for an office or additional sitting room. had her four children in an after- per year. “The really good ones English gives them a skill they can homesickness. Other features include; school program, she found herself make more,” she said. take back.” “We provide them with sup- • Updated kitchen with Corian counters and newer appliances The program is considered port and organize monthly events,” • Custom lighting in every room • Skylights provide added light in kitchen and bath scrambling to fit everything in. With her four children rang- • New sliders to outside patio • Large windows provide abundant natural light “When you have little ones, I ing in age from kindergarten to an exchange program by the U.S. said Brewer, who acts as an inter- • Spacious storage area adjacent to the carport think it's good to have them in a day middle school, Kolm found an eco- Department of State, although it's mediary between the au pairs and • 1212 square feet care setting where they can social- nomical alternative that was a bet- only a one-way exchange, and the their host families. “Most of them ize in different environments and ter fit for her hectic family rules regarding au pairs (including have never been to the United Offered at gain a stronger sense of self,” she schedule: an au pair. total hours per day and week they States. It's a huge adjustment.” $469,000 said. “But when the kids are older, Typically, au pairs range in can work) are overseen by this Brewer says the biggest mis- they have homework that has to be age from 18 to 26 and come from agency. take families make is thinking their done, soccer and different events to all over Europe, as well as some “You're inviting someone au pair will be like Mary Poppins. attend. I would get home between from China and Latin America, to who's from another culture into “Families who are the most six and six-thirty and dinner, home- live with a host family for an aver- your home, which has its pluses successful are the ones who treat an Lamorida Reads Finale a Great Success AUHSD Calendar: Time to Get Involved By Sophie Braccini By Sophie Braccini n October 17th, the the bargaining that takes place OAcalanes Union High between the teachers’ union and 2601 Ptarmigan Drive Unit 2, Rossmoor School District (AUHSD) unan- the District and these negotia- imously voted to maintain the tions are not public. As a result, You will love the beautiful kitchen and spacious rooms in this wonderful Expanded Kentfield same academic calendar for the “For many parents, the issue model. Enjoy the covered patio as you view the hills and trees below. The updated office or 2008-2009 school year and to was raised and then went away den provides you with a comfortable area to relax or work. The built in cabinets in the den as well as the kitchen provide you with added flexibility. appoint a committee to study the about two years ago, so people 8FMDPNF
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[email protected] he author of “Down to a while fishing: “You need to day- calendar that would have seen We are your customers, you TSoundless Sea”, Thomas dream your story,” he said, “tell it students start a week earlier in need to conduct surveys and (925) 253-7032 Steinbeck, is a handsome 60- to your self until it is as familiar to Direct: August and finish a week earlier hear our concerns,” said an out- something fellow with a wonder- you as your grandmother’s story, Mobile: (925) 482-4204 in June. After years of negotia- raged father of children regis- ful sense of humor. He delighted then you can sit down and write tions and a period of public out- tered in both the Acalanes and an audience of more than 120 it.” His last advice to the audience rage, how did it happen that so the Lafayette school districts. 89 Davis Rd., Suite 100 • Orinda Lamorindans who came to the was to write themselves, “You all much time and energy was Flaws in the communication Orinda Community Center last have short stories in you, you just www.martytuominen.com spent, only to end up back at process were acknowledged Thursday night for the grand finale have to let them out.” Book sign- square one? across the board. Whitmore of the Lamorinda Reads program. ing was the final and traditional Most of the public debate agrees: “I think the process we Support Lamorinda Weekly by shopping with our advertisers and telling them Six hundred copies of Steinbeck’s ending for the evening. started in August, when parent went through between June and you saw their ad! Your local free Newspaper for Lamorinda book were read, circulated and dis- As she was interacting with after parent protested the pro- August and this final vote have cussed throughout Lamorinda. guests, Moraga Librarian Linda posed changes to the calendar, impressed on the Board and dis- The son of the great John Waldroup acknowledged that which many felt were being im- trict staff the importance of con- Steinbeck professed a love of sto- many of the books that had been posed on them and their chil- stant communication as difficult ries; true stories, false stories and distributed around town had not dren. Richard Whitmore, issues evolve.” tall tells as well. He affirmed that been returned to the libraries yet. President of the AUHSD Gov- The proposed new calen- all the stories in “The Soundless “They might still be passed on erning Board, offers an explana- dar has not been permanently Sea” were based on real stories. from family members to neigh- tion: “To change the calendar shelved. Parents will have an Responding to a question from the bors,” she said, “but I expect they requires a lot of collaboration, opportunity to get involved, in a Now in Walnut Creek audience, Steinbeck explained that will eventually find their way to and that collaboration is made dual process featuring informa- it can take him months to write a our offices and we plan to give the more complex by the bargaining tional forums in February and story, and that the most important extra copies to the Acalanes Jumpstart Your Weight Loss aspect.” The calendar is part of the formation of a Study Com- part happens in his woodshop or School District.” mittee. 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LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: 8 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Campus Happenings of two books: "Genie—A Scientific Tragedy," In celebration of the centennial of the City of Not to be missed which received a Whiting Writers Award and Piedmont, the Hearst Art Gallery has organ- was a finalist for a National Book Critics Cir- ized this exhibition of the region’s early artists Campolindo High School Drama Depart- Nov 6 through Friday, Nov 9. The book fair is Then meet some live birds! cle Award, and "American Beach—A Saga of and writers. Turn of the century Piedmont was ment presents Shakespeare’s magical play, open to the community daily from 8 am to Tilden Nature Area Race, Wealth, and Memory," which was nom- home to Jack London, who wrote the Sea Twelfth Night, in the Campolindo Performing 3:30 pm in the library. We will have a wide Fee: $5 (non-res. $7) Reg. Required: inated for a Los Angeles Times Book of the Wolf and Call of the Wild while living in Arts Center on Nov 1, 2007 at 8 pm, Nov 3, selection of both children and adult books, gift The Environmental Education Center is open Year Award. He is the former editor-in-chief of Piedmont. He was part of the local artistic and 2007 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday Nov 4, books, calendars, and notions. Proceeds ben- Tue.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Little Farm is Mother Jones magazine and has contributed literary bohemians that included George Ster- 2007 at 2 pm.Tickets are $5.00 and can be pur- efit Happy Valley School, so please stop by open daily. For information call 1-888- articles to the New Yorker, Harper’s, Atlantic, ling, Herman Whitaker, and Xavier Timateo chased at the door. For more information call and get a head start on your holiday shopping! EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757) or email Smithsonian, Vogue, Los Angeles Magazine, Martinez. The Reverend Joseph Worcester, (925) 280-3950 Sustainable Moraga’s monthly meeting [email protected]. 1-888-EBPARKS and The New York Times Magazine. the first Swedenborgian minister in San Fran- Moraga Library—"When Parents Hurt: Wednesday, Nov 7th at 7pm A special program for the whole family Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. cisco, designed and built his own home and Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive. Wed., Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., the Friends of the Soda Center, For more info: (925) 631-4457 was one of the first to design a structure that Grown Child Don't Get Along" by Dr. Joshua Kathryn Lyddan from Brentwood Land Trust Orinda Library and the Orinda Library present “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare was harmonious with nature - he influenced Coleman—7 p.m. Nov 1 will talk about Green Landscaping. The group “The Ghost of Mark Twain.” For twenty years, The SMC Performing Arts Department's fall architects Bernard Maybeck and Willis Polk. A unique book for parents whose relationships will review ongoing and upcoming projects McAvoy Layne (Miramonte High School In 1901 Jack London moved into Worch- Photo by Ken C. Young, Moraga; mainstage production will be Shakespeare's ester’s cottage. William Keith painted several with their adolescent or adult children have not such as the CFL project, the Spring Sustain- class of ’61) has presented Twain’s humor and www.kcyoungfineartimages.com "Twelfth Night," which has been called versions of the Worchester cottage; three are turned out as they expected. Parenting and re- ability Faire, Green Bags sale, etc. Come hear social commentary, to people all over the Lectures/Performances: Shakespeare's most perfect comedy – an in- lationship expert, Dr. Coleman addresses the about the projects and become active in mak- world. Layne describes himself not as an actor toxicating musical romance set on a mythical included in the exhibition. fact that parents who have and those who ing Moraga a more sustainable place. but as “a self-taught scholar, impersonator, and Christopher Sindt Lecture: Hearst Art Gallery "The Crowd, the Hills and the Wild: island paradise. Directed by award-winning haven't made mistakes can be involved in a State of the Town Address professor of Twain.” Free and open to every- faculty member Reid Davis ("Urinetown" at “William Keith: The 1880s Paintings” hurtful relationship with an older child and Jack London in Piedmont" Speaker: Mayor Michael Metcalf one. The Orinda Library auditorium, 26 SMC, faculty at ACT and Cal Shakes, and Works from the 1880s, which marked a how to cope and carry on. Preview Footloose in Arcadia: Artists and Au- Thursday, Nov 8, 2007 7 pm – 9 pm Orinda Way, Orinda company member of Shotgun Players), the decade of great changes in William Keith’s Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, 925-376-6852 thors of Piedmont from 1890 to 1930, the new Hacienda de las Flores – 2100 Donald Drive – Miramonte Players present Charles Dickens’ exhibition in the Hearst Art Gallery, before or play explores themes of gender, identity, ro- life. On view in the William Keith Room Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue-2007 Art Moraga. Food & Refreshments to be provided “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nick- after the lecture. Learn more about the high mantic delusion and love. November 8, 9, 10, Hearst Art Gallery and 15, 16, 17 at 8:00 p.m.; November 18 at and Wine Auction Sat, Nov. 3, 3pm-6pm Understanding the Competitive UC Admis- leby” Nov 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. Mira- jinks of these bohemian friends, many of Exhibition hours: Lafayette Veteran's Memorial Building 2 p.m. LeFevre Theater sions Process Sponsored by the Moraga Asian monte High School Theatre, 750 Moraga Way whom left San Francisco following the earth- Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 am - 4:30 pm 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549 Sponsored by: Performing Arts: Dance, American Club Thursday, Nov 8, 2007 7 pm OrindaTickets: Available online at the Mira- quake for the balmy, beautiful East Bay hills. Admission: $3 adult; children 12 and under Music & Theater. For tickets, contact: Getting Started on Genealogy Workshop – 8:30 pm Michael F. Dang, Associate Direc- monte High School website, click on Webstore Christopher Sindt holds a Ph.D. in English free; free parking Performing Arts Office, (925) 631-4670 Lafayette Library, Saturday, Nov 3rd, at 11am. tor, Undergraduate Admissions at University and then “tickets.” Students: $8.00 and Adults: and a master’s degree in creative writing from Web site: http://gallery.stmarys-ca.edu. Get started in the fun and fascinating quest for of California at Davis, and Dennis Lieu, Pro- $10.00. “Who knew Dickens could be this the University of California, Davis. He has re- Telephone: 925-631-4379 your family's history. Diane Brenum, Geneal- fessor of Mechanical Engineering at UC bawdy, silly, and ridiculous? Luckily, Mira- ceived the James D. Phelan Award from the Art Exhibitions: monte High School’s advanced drama stu- For more information about upcoming events at Saint Mary’s ogy Enthusiast, will present a workshop on the Berkeley, will discuss the UC admissions San Francisco Foundation and residencies at “Footloose in Arcadia: Artists and Authors of College, visit the college website at use of the Internet and other resources to help process for undergraduate, transfer, and grad- dents are up to the task.” Simon Kaplan, the MacDowell Colony, Mesa Refuge, and Piedmont from 1890 to 1930” Nov. 3 - Dec. 16. http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/news-and-events/events.html you discover your roots. Lafayette Library, uate programs. Moraga Public Library,1500 Director, Nicholas Nickleby. the Blue Mountain Center. Formerly the Pro- 952 Moraga Road, Lafayette. 925-283-4592. St. Mary’s Road Space is limited: For Reser- Do It Yourself’ Christmas Carol by Charles gram Director of the Art of the Wild Writing Conference, he serves on the Board of Direc- Lafayette Juniors’ Annual Rummage Sale vations RSVP to Janice Lieu 631-0322 Dickens & your family Sat Nov. 17th 2-3pm Fun-filled hands-on workshop that will give tors of the Squaw Valley Community of Writ- Sunday, Nov 4, 2007 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Lamorinda Moms Club welcomes local ers. Sindt directed the MFA Program in the Lafayette Community Center. The rum- parents to its 10th Annual Preschool Fair. you the script and the know-how to stage this heartwarming play in your family room with Creative Writing from 2000-2007 and is cur- mage sale features great babies’ and kids’ Thursday, Nov 15, 2007, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. rently Associate Dean of the School of Liberal clothing, toys and equipment (as well as loads at the Oakwood Athletic Club, located at 4000 family & friends. Recapture the time when fun didn’t require batteries. FREE Arts. After the lecture, enjoy a beverage at the of other gently used items). Proceeds to ben- Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. The fair is free wine and non-alcoholic beverage bar, hors efit local charitable organizations. and open to the general community. Repre- Reservations & information : Gail Kamerer (925) 735-9270 [email protected] d'oeuvre, cheese and great conversation! Get Creative with Moraga Parks and Rec: sentatives from more than 30 preschools will Friday, Nov. 2, 5 - 7 p.m. be on hand. In conjunction with the fair, the Location: Mt. Diablo Room, Danville Library, Make a lovely card portfolio for that special 400 Front St., Danville, CA 94526 Claeys Lounge Soda Activity Center handmade gift for the holidays, birthdays or LMC Community Outreach Committee will Free be gathering donations for the Bay Area Crisis Beyond Blastoff: Surviving in Space –New any special occasion. The class is for ages 16 Author Russ Rymer and up. No experience necessary. Nov 6 or 15 Nursery (BACN). The purpose of BACN is to Exhibit Opens Saturday, Nov 10: Get a prevent abuse and neglect of children by pro- glimpse into the life of an astronaut, and expe- Russ Rymer, the current Saint Mary's College from 10am-12. Fees are $28 with a $10 mate- writer-in-residence for nonfiction, is the author Footloose early Oakland rials. For more information or to register, con- viding support to families who are in crisis. rience the mixture of exhilaration, adventure, BACN is in need of new and gently used chil- and confinement that is living and working in tact the Town of Moraga, Recreation Lafayette schools are already among the most Dear Editor, Lafayette's Measure J, a 2 1/2 dren’s clothes, Pull Ups (L & XL), vent hair space. Learn how astronauts cope with the Department at (925)376-2520, register-on-line Letters to the Editor lean and efficient. Only 14.5 cents of your times increased school parcel tax, shame- brushes, hair accessories, size 5 and 6 diapers, physical and mental challenges of weightless- at www.moraga.ca.us, or go in person to 2100 We’re a community newspaper, property tax dollar goes to our schools. State lessly and unfairly panders to seniors, our baby oil, A & D ointment, unscented baby ness, isolation, and a grueling workload. Donald Drive, between the hours of 8am- and we welcome your input. funding for Lafayette schools ranks 16th low- most asset-rich group. School parcel taxes in wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Cash dona- Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Sky- 12noon and 1-5pm. Max. 200 words for a letters. est of the 18 school districts in Contra Costa Orinda and Moraga, for example, provide for tions are also accepted and greatly appreciated. line Blvd. just off Highway 13 in the Oakland County. Our starting salary for a 1st year a "senior opt-out" requiring some showing of Gene Yang, Winner of the Highest Awards hills Box Office (510) 336-7373, Online tick- email: [email protected] "Maximizing Small Garden Areas" teacher is the 6th lowest of 7 neighboring financial need. The current "expiring" school for Young Adult Literature to visit the ets www.chabotspace.org Regular mail: Lafayette Library: Moraga Garden Club - Nov 15th, 9:30 a.m. Letters to the Editor school districts. tax provides for no age-based "free pass". The Friends of the Lafayette Library are Speaker Bobbi Feyerabend of Feyerabend and New Moraga Art Gallery Show through Jan- Lamorinda Weekly Declining enrollment has resulted in a loss of A blanket senior opt-out panders to senior pleased to announce the celebration of the Madden Landscaping. Holy Trinity Cultural uary 6th. "Texture and Light" by local Bay state funding far in excess of cost reductions property owners to "buy off" their no vote. Center, 1700 School Street, Moraga. Mem- Area and Lamorinda artists and featuring the P.O.Box 6133 work of Gene Luen Yang, award-winning au- Moraga, CA 94556 associated with have fewer students. State While seniors as a (wiser, mature) group cir- thor and artist of American Born Chinese. In bership Information, Mardi Potts, 376-2004. work of Pat Smith, who likes to experiment funding is declining, unfunded mandates are cumspectly view new taxes, few Lamorinda partnership with the Oakland Museum of Cal- MINI FARMERS with different art forms: watercolor, acrylic Dear Editor, Lafayette voters will soon vote increasing, and the cost of education children retirees are charity cases – especially with ifornia, the Friends have mounted an exhibit of 10-11:30am, Sat, Nov 17 #16651, Dec 8 painting, printmaking, photography and fiber on Measure J, a renewal of the parcel tax that in increasing. This has created a dilemma homes mostly debt-free and enjoying artifi- Yang’s work at The Lafayette Library through #16660 A farm exploration program for kids arts. The public is invited to the Opening Re- is not a renewal at all but is instead a signifi- where program costs exceed current program cially low property taxes under Prop 13. Nov and Yang himself will come to the library ages 4-6 years. We’ll explore the Little Farm, ception on Saturday, Nov 3, from 3-5 pm. cant increase with a 3% yearly adjustment funding. As a result, our schools face a Who could possibly argue that seniors are less on Tuesday Nov 6 at 7 pm for an interview and care for animals, do crafts and try some farm Moraga Art Gallery, 570 Center St, Rheem thrown on top, bringing the cost of the 7th $70,000 deficit. Such a severe funding reduc- able to "afford" proposed $313/yr payment to- book signing. The exhibit will hang until the chores. Wear boots and dress to get dirty! Valley Shopping Center/next to Longs Drugs year alone to $374. This even though public tion will result in laying-off teachers and sup- ward teachers salaries/benefits, etc., than the end of Nov, and books will be available in local Tilden Nature Area Open Tuesday through Sunday, 12-5 pm. funding per student is already over $9000, as port staff, increasing class sizes, and reducing legions of double-income families hustling to bookstores. Lafayette Library, 952 Moraga Fee: $6 (non-res. $8) Reg. Required: 925.376 5407 much as an expensive private school tuition students’ access to high quality educational make ends meeting with huge mortgages and Road, Lafayette, 925-283-3872 RAPTORS LIVE! Wonderful Colors and despite an 11% drop in enrollment. In program. much higher Prop 13 taxes to boot? order to dull opposition from the large com- The decision to renew our parcel tax was the To the extent that we "need" this grossly en- Happy Valley Elementary School, in part- 10-11am, Tue, Nov 6 #16616 Paintings of Jo Ann Hanna & Robert Becker munity of elderly Lafayette citizens who have result of a deliberate and public process by larged parcel tax in the face of 11% fewer stu- nership with the Lafayette Book Store, will be Join “Native Bird Connection” for an interac- accompanied by Papier-Mache Sculpture by no children in school, the measure includes the School Board. Many communities, sub- dents and declining enrollment, we are all holding its annual book fair from Tuesday, tive presentation about regional birds of prey. students of M. J. Schuppert Wilson on exhibi- tion. Orinda Library Gallery October 27 - Nov an exemption for all senior citizens but not jected to similar financial pressures, and sim- responsible for educating the next generation. 17th, 2007. Orinda Library Gallery 24 Orinda for lower-income residents. There is also no ilarly high expectations for education, rely on Good schools enhance all real property val- The Hearst Art Gallery Way , (925) 254-2184 difference in the parcel tax for someone with parcel taxes for stable local funding. Parcel ues – irrespective of the owner’s age. a mansion sitting on 10 acres or someone taxes are the only means for school districts to Giving a blanket age-based exemption is Envisioning the Season of Saint Mary’s College presents with a small house and a nominal backyard. generate stable local funding to maintain high hardly different than making this tax apply The artists of Lafayette Gallery have created a Surely education is important to support, but quality educational programs. only to brown-eyed owners over blue-eyed special show that captures the spirit and the to what extent and at what cost? Lafayette’s The exemplary support our schools receive ones. This 8th separate school-related glow of the holiday season - open through De- current parcel tax has helped to support class from parents, community-based organiza- tax/bond on our County tax bills was set at an cember 23, 2007. On Nov 19, the Gallery will sizes of under 20 students per classroom. tions, city agencies, and the citizens of arbitrarily high renewal amount based upon be decorated with ornaments made by the How much more money is needed and when Lafayette, makes it possible for students to what our District's hired consultant said artists. A holiday reception will be held at the will the increases stop? I understand that the receive a high quality education that results Lafayette voters would stomach - not based Gallery (50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette) Measure’s supporters want to guarantee the in high performing students and schools. on needs! on Nov 30 from 7 - 9 pm. highest quality education for Lafayette’s Please remember to vote on Nov. 6 Vote no on Measure J. Lafayette needs a "Capturing the Light: a Retrospective" youth but they have gone about in the wrong Dr. Frank Tom, Superintendent smaller and fairer school tax. solo exhibit by Bay Area photographer Wenda manner, forcing us voters to choose between Lafayette School District Larry Pines Pyman . Her body of work shown here are an unreasonable tax or none at all. The tax Landscapes, Scenics and Nature, mostly con- could have been reduced significantly were a centrating on the local Diablo area and beyond. senior exemption not included. Of course, Moraga Public Library, 1500 St. Mary's Road, then it would be much more difficult to pass Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Services Moraga, 925.376.8294 Open Tuesday this over-inflated tax. I urge your readers to through Sunday, hours vary. vote ‘no’ to Measure J. Call now Mt. Diablo A Personal View – The Photog- Gabriel Froymovich raphy of Sue Reynolds Through February for Holiday Pet care needs 28, 2008. Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 Dear Editor, First Ave, Walnut Creek. (See story on page 6) As a lifetime educator, and as Superintendent of the Lafayette School District, it is my re- Serving Lamorinda since 1998 At Big Art Morning on Wednesday, Nov 14, sponsibility to ensure that students continue • In-your-home overnight care 10 am join Leaded curator, Elizabeth Schlatter to receive an exemplary educational program. • Daily Dog Walks in discussing different approaches to making The passage of Measure J is critical in main- contemporary art. This event is FREE and • Pet sitting & more taining our current level of education excel- We’re CRAZY About Pampering Pets! open to the public. Coffee and pastries will be lence in our schools. Vet Recommended • Bonded & Insured hosted by the gallery Guild. Bedford Gallery (925) 672-2988 is located in the Lesher Center for the Arts at www.petcentric.net 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, four blocks south of the Walnut Creek BART station. Telephone: 925/295-1417 Lighting up your holiday spirit Website: http://www.bedfordgallery.org Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Company Presents Miracle on 34th Street. Nov 17 – De- cember 29, 2007. Contact the Town Hall The- Locally owned William H.Wilke atre Company Box Office for exact dates and California Society of the Pioneers times Rating – Appropriate for all Ages. and operated Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Footloose in Arcadia: Street at Moraga Road, Lafayette Artists & Authors of Piedmont, 925-283-1557 or www.thtc.org The Commonwealth Club offers an Evening 1890 to 1930 with Anthony Bourdain. Mon, Nov 19th, 6 pm Check in | 6:30 pm Program. From Brazil, to nd China, to Las Vegas, Anthony Bourdain has • Sales • Storage - Friday, Nov. 2 - sat down to eat at some of the world’s most fa- • Service • Quality Products mous and infamous tables. Join us as the con- • Design troversial, yet likable, rebel chef stops by and • Prompt Service Lecture: 5 - 6 p.m. • Installation shares experiences of his many travels. No • Trained Professionals Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary’s College reservations needed. The Bentley School, Stu- • Take Down dent Performing Arts Center, 1000 Upper “The Crowd, the Hills, and the Wild: Happy Valley Rd., Lafayette Cost: $15 for Members, $30 for Non-members. www. com- From basic to spectacular, we can make any size home look fantastic. Whether it's roofline, Jack London in Piedmont” monwealthclub.org or call (800) 847-7730 landscape, or tree lighting, we will work with you to come up with the perfect design. by Christopher Sindt, Ph.D. Are you Alto, tenor, soprano, bass? Free Estimates 1-877-4-WE-HANG (1-877-493-4264) The St. Stephen's Annual Messiah Sing is Fri- day, Nov 30th at 7:30pm. If you wish to sing • • • Reception following • • • in the Festival Choir for this event, join us for one rehearsal on Wednesday, Nov 28th at 7pm Lamorinda Weekly is an independent publication, Exhibition Preview: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Church at 66 St. Stephen's Drive, produced by and for the residents of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, CA In celebration of the Centennial of the City of Piedmont, paintings, Orinda. Contact: Brenda Free, St. Stephen's of- fice: 254-3770. early photographs, books and letters by artists and writers including Lamorinda Weekly, P.O. Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570-6133 Jack London, George Sterling, Xavier Martinez, Guisseppi 28th Annual Community Thanksgiving Phone: 925-377-0977; Fax: 1-800-690-8136; email: [email protected] Breakfast. Presented by the Lafayette Cham- Staff ritW ers: Cadenasso, William Hahn and Christian Jorgensen. ber of Commerce. Friday, Nov 16 - 7:30 am We’re a community newspaper, and we welcome your input: Three William Keith paintings of Joseph Worchester’s eco-harmonious ~ 9:00am. Lafayette United Methodist Letters to the editor (max 200 words) - [email protected] Jennifer Wake; [email protected] cottage that influenced young architects Bernard Maybeck and Willis Church, 955 Moraga Rd., Lafayette $15.00 Sport events/stories/pictures - [email protected] Sophie Braccini; [email protected] Polk are on view. per person or Tables of 8 for $120.00. Speakers Art, theater, community events- [email protected] Cathy Tyson; [email protected] & Entertainment, breakfast provided by: Business news or business press releases- [email protected] Steve Angelides; steve@lamorindaweekly,com Dave’s Cuisine Catering. Reservations are re- School stories/events- [email protected] Andrea A. Firth; [email protected] Gallery Admission: $3 adult; children 12 & under free; free parking quired and guaranteed, deadline Wed, Nov 14. General interest stories- [email protected] Sports Reporters: Exhibition Hours: Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.lafayettechamber.org, call 925-284-7404 Publisher: Andy Scheck; [email protected], phone 925-330-7916 Kevin Shallat; [email protected] 4th Annual Big Band Ballroom Dance http://gallery.stmarys-ca.edu Associate Publisher: Wendy Wuerth-Scheck; [email protected] Intern: Alex Crook, Sports Reporter Lafayette Veteran's Memorial Building Photos: Friday, Nov 9, 7-8pm Dance Lesson 8-10pm Editor: Lee Borrowman; [email protected] 925.631.4379 Dancing. Tickets are available at the Lafayette Advertising: Wendy Wuerth-Scheck; 925-330-1983, [email protected] Tod Fierner, Jordan Fong, Gavin Schlissel Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lafayette Circle, th 25,000 printed copies; 23,300 mailed to homes and businesses in Lamorinda. 1,200 delivered to pick up locations. The Hearst Art Gallery, celebrating its 30 anniversary in #103. The cost is $10 per person. Layout Andy Scheck, Moraga. Printed in California. 2007, is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Wednesday, October 31, 2007 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 9 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Life in LAMORINDA Stanley Skaters Take On City Council By Cathy Tyson Margot & Hal Kaufman ong time best friends and many of the managers of the ride their skateboards, and feel LStanley Intermediate School stores they usually skate behind, like getting to the Moraga Skate Real Estate. Real People. students Michael Nevin, Jackson but are asked to leave - Safeway, Park is too difficult; rides from Hagglund and Danny Glascock Jamba Juice, Noah’s and Milo’s. parents are hard to come by and took on the Lafayette City Council “It was more formal than the bus takes forever, in their Margot 925.260.4787 last week, asking for a skateboard we thought,” relates Nevin refer- opinion. The City Council was park in Lafayette. “One day we ring to addressing the City Coun- receptive to their plea, but noted Hal 925.260.4799 just got tired of being kicked out” cil. “It felt just like we were in that Lafayette put up one-third of says Michael Nevin, so they de- court.” All the boys admitted to the money for the Moraga Skate www.TheKaufmans.com cided to do something about it. being a little nervous, but they Park. The boys were referred to The boys collected one hun- seemed very composed at the the Parks and Recreation depart- Casual Carpool Gives Commuters Quick Access to SF dred signatures from supportive lectern. ment for further assistance. By Jennifer Wake students at Stanley along with They just want a place to etting into San Francisco told me to never hitchhike,” she Gduring commute time can said as she stood at casual carpool not only rattle your nerves, but can site located at the bus stop by the seem to take forever – at least for Safeway store on Moraga Way, those not carpooling or taking “yet this is like being chauffeured mass transit. For hundreds of into work.” Lamorinda residents who work Another Moraga resident far from one of the many San who has been using the casual car- Francisco BART stations, work pool for the past ten years says the odd hours, or who want a friend- program helps reduce his com- lier commute, another option has mute time by 30 to 45 minutes be- proven beneficial: the casual car- cause he can bypass long delays at pool. the Bay Bridge toll plaza. A mainstay of commuting But there are rules. in the East Bay for more than 20 Created as a mutually bene- years, three main casual carpool ficial operation where additional locations in Lafayette (north of the riders help drivers save time and a Moraga resident gets a ride to SF BART station, just outside and to toll, the carpools are not overseen the right of the parking lot), by any specific organization and Berkeley commuters about a Orinda (in the alley on the north no money is exchanged. driver who “listens to seriously side of Theater Square) and Mor- Over the years, casual car- conservative religious radio, aga (north side of Moraga Way, pool etiquette has emerged. For hands out religious propaganda to Stanley Skateboard Park Supporters Photo Cathy Tyson west of School Street) offer Lam- example, there should be no more passengers, and discusses the evil Doin’ the Cycle Recycle orinda commuters a quick and than three people per car (to max- and sin of Victoria's Secret cata- convenient way to get into the imize the number of car pools), logues.” By Lee Borrowman city. And during peak hours you the system is “first come, first For most casual carpoolers Tom Preston recalls a day cility’s Woodshop Program not Marsh Creek for repair. “Not don’t have to wait long for riders, served” so it is frowned upon to in Lamorinda, however, the expe- over seven years ago: “It only give over 1300 wooden toys only do the kids get the gift of a or for a ride. cut ahead in line, food and loud rience has been nothing but enjoy- was ‘Big Garbage Day,’” he to local charitable organizations bike,” says Preston, “the inmates At the Lafayette carpool music are usually inappropriate, able. says, referring to what is now the each year, they also fix up two- learn the marketable skill of bi- site, Meheriar – who has been and drivers generally should be One Orinda resident, who Contra Costa County Solid and three-wheeled treasures. cycle repair.” driving in casual carpools for the the ones to initiate any conversa- has participated in the casual car- Waste Authority’s bi-annual Re- The repaired bikes will be New and/or used re- past four years as a way to help the tion. pool for the past 25 years and was Use and Clean-Up Day. “There given out at Christmas to under- pairable bikes may be delivered environment – says the longest A Web site called Casual a member of the committee in were old bikes everywhere, and privileged children throughout to the side driveway of the Pre- he’s ever had to wait for passen- Car Pool News, which is dedi- Orinda that chose the carpool site, we thought, ‘there must be a bet- the county, through such com- ston’s home through the month gers to fill his car is 15 minutes. cated to casual carpool informa- says it works like a charm. ter use for these.’” munity organizations as Cam- of November only: 1307 Larch “We’re saving the air,” said tion (http://www.ridenow.org/ “I’ve met people from New Ever since, Bobbie and bridge Community Center and Avenue, Moraga. Tricycles and another driver from inside her car. carpool/what.htm), offers a way York who feel incredulous that Tom Preston have annually col- the Volunteer Center. junior bikes are the most Moraga resident Rose for commuters to post warnings this system works,” he said. “It’s lected repairable bikes for refur- Over 500 bikes have been needed. You don’t have to call Camp Blouse is an auditor and about specific drivers who are the easiest way to get into the bishing by the inmates at the retrieved from the Preston’s ahead to drop off a bike, but if uses the casual carpool to fit her reckless or not following the rules. city.” Marsh Creek Detention Facility. home by the Contra Costa you need more information you changing schedule. “My mother One passenger warned North J. Lucenti contributed to this story. Inmates participating in the Fa- County Sheriff and delivered to may call 376-8474. ig Band Dance pilates, yoga, reconditioning B uring The Roosmoor Big Ba Feat nd You are cordially invited to… CLASSESABsolute Center’s Grand WORKSHOPS Re-Opening CelebrationSERVICES to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Pilates Pilates Innovation One-on-One Training Free Dance Dance F.I.T. ThursdayIntro to, NovemberYoga 8th Postural Assessment Yoga 4:30 p.m. ChamberTeen Ribbon Yoga Cutting Pro Shop Lesson at 7pm 8-10pm 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception with special performances by the Pilates Demo Team

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What on Earth is Going On In the Real Estate Market? Lamorinda Home Sales continued By Mark Shaw LAFAYETTE Last reported: 9 his is a question I must get homebuyers with no down pay- market as well. Potential buyers LOWEST AMOUNT: $515,000 HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,525,000 at least three times a day. ments and marginal credit like hear or read ghastly headlines, T MORAGA Last reported: 9 My answer is always, “It’s unbe- candy, not anticipating that all speak with friends or relatives HOME SALES LOWEST AMOUNT: $419,000 lievable!” The truth is that de- they would get back were the and are swept in by the daily tid- presented by HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,171,500 ORINDA Last reported: 7 spite what the daily news wrappers. This issue was further ings. Heck, the press needs to LOWEST AMOUNT: $940,000 agencies say: Real Estate Sales exacerbated by investors in chew on something sensational HIGHEST AMOUNT: $1,701,000 LAMORINDA Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information Lowest in 5 Years, Mortgage De- many “local” markets (Boise, ID to sell newspapers. What if the company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax information shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published five to bacle Continues, FED Speaks to & Sarasota, FL to name a few) media’s headlines read, “99.2% eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained from public Lenders Regarding Sub prime realizing that the booms were of Mortgages are NOT in Fore- county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal RE- source nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. Loans and so on, what are we ac- being fed by their own demand, closure?” The fact of the matter tually comparing this market to? so withdrew, thus creating large is that is not as simple as national LAFAYETTE 867 Acalanes Road, $925,000, 4 Bdrms, 2987 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 10-10-07 The same economists that say standing inventories in cities or statistics make it out to be. Local 3247 Camino Colorados, $706,000, 3 Bdrms, 1168 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 10-5-07 that they see “Credit Problems as areas near cities. bubbles can exist. But then 951 Carol Lane, $790,000, 3 Bdrms, 1417 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 10-12-07 Bigger Threat than Terrorism” It may surprise you to again, people move everyday. 376 Castello Road, $975,000, 5 Bdrms, 2319 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 10-5-07 also say they “would buy a house know that sub-prime loans make Job relocation, upsizing, down- Mark Shaw is a Real Estate 946 Hough Avenue, $925,000, 4 Bdrms, 1674 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 10-3-07 Broker with ReMax Accord 3810 Palo Alto Drive, $1,349,000, 3 Bdrms, 2452 SqFt, 1962 YrBlt, 10-5-07 today if they intended to use it as up only 5% of the U.S. total loan sizing, having kids, getting mar- in Lafayette. their primary residence.” The market. Still, 2007 may prove to ried & divorce top the list of 103 Silverwood Drive, $1,450,000, 5 Bdrms, 2619 SqFt, 1961 YrBlt, 9-28-07 He can be reached at 297-0332 3286 Springhill Road, $1,525,000, 5 Bdrms, 3691 SqFt, 2006 YrBlt, 10-12-07 media further reports that in Cal- be the 3rd or 4th best year in Real reasons why people move. In or [email protected] 3744 Sundale Road, $515,000, 10-5-07 ifornia 53,942 notices of default Estate sales. In addition, Real addition, for better or worse, the MORAGA were filed for the 2nd quarter of Estate appreciation has been over world is growing in population Mediterranean Climat,e accord- 203 Alderbrook Place, $1,171,500, 4 Bdrms, 2478 SqFt, 1968 YrBlt, 10-10-07 2007 – a near record high. They an 8% annually since the 1950’s. size equivalent to that of Mexico ing to climatologists, is found on 117 Ascot Court #A, $419,000, 2 Bdrms, 1191 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 10-11-07 are comparing it to the 1st Q. of In California, appreciation since City every month. This alone only 2% of the earth’s land mass 308 Calle La Mesa, $949,000, 4 Bdrms, 2179 SqFt, 1967 YrBlt, 10-10-07 1996 when 61,541 notices were 1968 has been 7.75%, according tells us real estate is still a solid labeling our beautiful region the 1405 Camino Peral, $655,000, 3 Bdrms, 1444 SqFt, 1972 YrBlt, 10-11-07 798 Crossbrook Drive, $1,162,000, 4 Bdrms, 2471 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 10-12-07 filed but failed to mention that 2 to the National Association of investment. “Jewel of the Pacific.” 11 El Camino Flores, $1,025,000, 4 Bdrms, 2028 SqFt, 1964 YrBlt, 10-10-07 million more homes have since Realtors. And you can live in it! Let’s look at some of the In conclusion, history has 145 Miramonte Drive, $537,500, 2 Bdrms, 1514 SqFt, 1965 YrBlt, 9-28-07 been built in California since. When’s the last time your stock expert forecasts that have been taught us that strong seller’s mar- 9 Natividad Lane, $725,000, 2 Bdrms, 1749 SqFt, 1984 YrBlt, 9-28-07 The phrase, “everything is portfolio literally kept you dry on printed over past decades: kets last longer than soft buyer’s 31 Old Redwood Highway, $615,000, 3 Bdrms, 1231 SqFt, 1920 YrBlt, 10-1-07 relative” cannot be truer in gaug- a rainy day? “The goal of owning a markets. When asked of J. Paul ORINDA ing the current Real Estate mar- “Consumer confidence” is home seems to be getting beyond Getty on how he amassed his 28 Dolores Way, $940,000, 3 Bdrms, 1746 SqFt, 1951 YrBlt, 10-12-07 117 Ivy Drive, $1,370,000, 5 Bdrms, 2486 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 10-2-07 ket. The markets of the early to an economic term that’s been the reach of more and more great fortune he was quick to 383 Miner Road, $1,701,000, 4 Bdrms, 3845 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 10-11-07 mid 2000’s were not normal. bandied around like Darth Americans. The typical new reply, “Simple…when everyone 720 Miner Road, $1,382,500, 4 Bdrms, 2030 SqFt, 1998 YrBlt, 10-5-07 They were fueled by lending in- Vader’s light saber. Yes, this house today costs about is buying, sell & when everyone 31 Parklane Drive, $1,400,000, 3 Bdrms, 1892 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 10-5-07 stitutions handing out money to term applies to the Real Estate $28,000.” ----Business Week is selling, buy.” 424 Ridge Gate Road, $1,600,000, 3 Bdrms, 2584 SqFt, 1980 YrBlt, 10-11-07 (late 1969). 508 the Glade, $1,225,000, 3 Bdrms, 1533 SqFt, 1985 YrBlt, 10-5-07 UPHOLSTERY SPECIALIST “The median price of a home today is approaching New MOSO Campaign Begins ... continued from page 3 REFINISHING AND RESTORATION $50,000…housing experts pre- affect all Moraga residents, “The dict price rises in the future won’t proposed building area includes a • Slipcovers • Pillows • Window Cushions be that great.” ----National Busi- prominent ridge up above Bollinger • Custom Upholstery • Design Consulting ness Magazine (1977) Bluffs, overlooking Saint Mary's Marine - Commercial - Residential College. Driving east on St. Mary's Pickup & Delivery Available • Free Estimates By Phone “The golden age of risk free run-ups in home prices is road people would see a row of gone.” ----Money Magazine houses on that ridgeline and the sce- Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-2 (1985) nic beauty would be lost." Family Owned And Operated For Over 55 yrs. (925) 962-0579 “A home is where the bad The measure, which would 3418 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette investment is.” ----S.F Examiner severely restrict future development (1996) in Moraga, could have a big impact Local markets have their on the plans of Bruzzone family which owns, among other proper- allure. Top ranked schools, qual- ties, land both in Bollinger Canyon ity of life, close knit communi- and Indian Valley. “We understand ties all contribute to the attributes how special and beautiful a place that will draw potential buyers. Indian Valley (located along the South-West city limit of Moraga) Photo Andy Scheck Moraga truly is,” says David Bruz- The Lamorinda area is one such FMOS’ Renata Sos, an attor- FMOS’ Jon Leuteneker be- zone. “Our family has been an ac- pocket of desirability. Conven- ney and former member of the Mor- lieves that Moraga’s unique charac- tive part of this community since the ient to both San Francisco & aga Planning Commission, offers ter is threatened: “Moraga can only early 1960's and we will always be Walnut Creek, hosting spectacu- assurance: "The ordinance is care- absorb a limited amount of extra de- sensitive to its ridges and beautiful lar views & palatable micro cli- fully crafted to avoid taking away velopment,” says Leuteneker, “our landscapes." mates, Lamorinda offers what rights that are already vested. It is a roads are congested and several ad- The Rheem Ridge area, many homeowners are looking balancing act between protecting the ditional housing projects have al- which is slated for development, is for in a community. Other rights of property owners, on the one ready been approved.” owned by River West Investment in SB Painting nearby communities include the hand, and the public preference for Suzanne Jones, a Bollinger Sacramento. Brian Vail, the com- Rockridge district in Berkeley, preserving open space and scenic Canyon resident, explains, pany’s owner, didn’t have any spe- Residential & Commercial Piedmont, Montclair, San Fran- beauty, on the other." Sos says that "Bollinger Canyon is one of the last cific comment regarding MOSO cisco’s Noe Valley & Pacific the group conducted a statistically rural areas of Moraga. People still 2008, saying simply, “we will con- Exterior / Interior Heights. In fact, the Bay Area as significant survey in the spring of raise cattle, chickens and horses tinue to work with the Town of Mor- Exceptional prep. work a whole possesses one of the 2006 in Moraga that clearly demon- here. A big housing development aga and the community, as we have Fully insured and bonded most prized features money can’t strates the public's preference for would totally compromise the char- done for the past 5 years, as it relates buy: The Mediterranean/Marine preservation over development; acter of the place." Jones continues to our proposed project.” however, we have been unable to to describe how she thinks building 925-932-3193 West Coast Climates. The CA Lic. 555600 obtain this survey. houses in Bollinger Canyon would

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Wednesday, October 31, 2007 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 11 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Acalanes High School • Bentley School • Burton Valley • Camino Pablo Lafayette Elementary • Los Perales • Miramonte • Orinda Academy 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 Bye Bye Birdie at Orinda Intermediate School AUHSD Calendar: Time to Get Involved Submitted by Carol Ann Barber ... continued from page 7 rad bids a typical American Negri acknowledges that administrative staff,” promises teenage girl goodbye with an all- changing the calendar will not Negri. The committee will not American kiss! Songs An magically reduce student aca- recommend a calendar, but will English Teacher, The Telephone demic stress, but argues “this is study the issues that have been Hour, Put On a Happy Face, One one factor that can help, it creates raised. Boy, A Lot of Livin' To Do, Kids, more continuous blocks of educa- Both the Board and staff and Rosie are musical theater tion and, with the first semester are hoping for a high level of classics. ending at winter break, a vacation parent participation. “If you Working on a play is won- that’s a real respite.” This recom- have a strong opinion or a strong derful experience for these OIS mendation came from the re- interest in the underlying issues, students. As 8th grader Matthew sion and $10 for Reserved seating search of Dr. Denise Clark Pope, volunteer for the committee,” Barber said at a recent rehearsal, for all remaining shows. General Director of the Stressed Out Stu- urges Whitmore. “I hope for an “I like to sing and act, but the Admission tickets are available on dent project and lecturer at open minded review,” says most important fact is that it is the OIS website, Reserved tickets Stanford University School of Negri, “this is not a black and are available at the box office. Ron Pickett rehearsing with Teenagers Photo submitted FUN!” Many of the kids have Education. white question, there is no one been in productions over the years Performance times are: Wednes- The Study Committee will right calendar…We need to he Bulldog Theater Com- from set design, costumes, and developed friendships. For day, November 7 at 4:30 pm (pre- be formed in November. “It will keep in mind the best interest of Tpany at Orinda Intermediate makeup, publicity and many other the 6th graders, it is exciting to be view show), Thursday, November be composed of 25 to 30 mem- our first customers, the School will perform one of the critical tasks. immersed so quickly into a school 8 at 4:30 pm (preview show), Fri- bers, with representatives of stu- students.” most captivating musical shows Bye Bye Birdie is a satire production. Amrita Newton com- day, November 9 at 5:00 pm & dents, parents, teachers and of our time, Bye Bye Birdie, on done with the fondest affection ments, “I have been in several 8:00 pm , and Saturday, Novem- November 7-10, 2007. The pro- and is tops in imagination and fri- plays and I always love the feel- ber 10 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm. duction is directed by Ron Pickett volity. It tells the story of Conrad ing of being on stage. I am really Mark your calendar and In Home, One-on-One and produced by Amy Bush and Birdie, a rock and roll singer who excited that I was cast as a join the excitement us OIS, 80 Ivy Kathy Simon. The cast includes is about to be inducted into the Teenager in Bye Bye Birdie at Drive, for what promises to be a Tutoring Services 70 OIS students in two casts with army. Conrad’s agent and secre- OIS!” great family event! Check the 25 additional OIS students as tech tary concoct one final national Tickets are $5 for the pre- website for more information, offered by crew. Each of the actors’ families publicity plan before his induc- view shows on /Wednesday and www.orindaschools.org/ois. has taken a role in the production tion. See what ensues when Con- Thursday, $6 for General Admis- Grandparents’ Day at Wagner Ranch Joanne Weil Heald By Linda Foley part to the school community, ent/s who then spoke of their pro- ents —some even owned trains. even those who live far away. fessions, their hobbies and their Principal Arnerich con- They support our fundraising ef- homes. The teacher had an atlas cludes “All said, we think that Offering Tutoring Support With: forts—buying gift-wrap and at the ready to show how far one grandparents deserve our thanks Homework , Organizational Skills making donations—and match- grandparent had traveled from and an opportunity to learn more Remedial Academics , Testing Skills ing funds through their work- the East Coast. Not to be topped, about their grandchildren’s edu- places. Others participate in a child proudly said, his grand- cation”. Conversely, grandparents For Grades Pre-K through 10 volunteering in our school.” parent lived in Concord and came enjoy and value the opportunity Linda Foley with grandson Brice in his classroom tel. 510.612.7650 | fax 925.798.3800 This year’s visit found us on a bus. We spoke of the impor- to be part of the process. email: [email protected] n 1978, President Jimmy inexplicably arriving in the first tance of foreign languages, dental ICarter signed a proclamation grade room twenty minutes early. care, evolution of computers. designating the first Sunday after The fresh-faced native Orinda Everyone learned. Everyone con- Labor Day as National Grandpar- teacher never missed a beat and nected. ents’ Day. In a two-year old Sep- encouraged our grandson to show We moved onto the third tember tradition at Orinda’s us around the various work and grade class, which was conducted Orinda Academy Wagner Ranch Elementary, learning stations, praising his cre- in the same manner. This group OrindaParents, Students Academy and Teachers Parents, Students and Teachers grandparents are celebrated in a ativity. Needless to say, we love was not surprisingly more loqua- WorkingWorking TogetherTogether Working Together big way. her! More adept at our role this cious and energetic. While our Learning from their grand- time around, we boldly sat on grandson actually found three Celebrating 25 Years 1982-2007 parents’ personal histories, cul- pint-sized chairs and admired his noteworthy things to say about tures and values enhances workbooks and the teacher’s me, he hit pay dirt when he intro- • College Preparatory children’s value systems. Grand- clever organizational skills—get- duced his grandfather saying that • Grades 7-12 parents provide the kind of infra- ting ready to scope out the other he likes trains. The interaction be- • Average Class Size – 10 Students structure for the youngest grandparents. came livelier yet. In due time, a generation, only they can pro- Other little people entered field trip was suggested (could it • Supportive Learning Community vide. on cue, shadowed by a number of have been the teacher?) to see the • Sports, Technology, Music and Art Programs Says Janis Arnerich, princi- tentative (first time?) grandpar- train layout in our house. (The • WASC Accredited pal at Wagner Ranch, “Grandpar- ents who undoubtedly felt their bait for volunteering had been Visit our community of students, parents, ents enrich children’s lives from grandchild was the best and the set.) and teachers and discover how we encourage simple ways such as planting brightest. Parents all over again, Our enriching morning students to achieve high academic growth while flowers or baking cookies to- one generation removed. concluded in the gym where re- gether to grander things such as The children hunkered freshments were served, a small developing a true set of personal taking them on trips, plays or to down in the middle of the floor, presentation addressed the fiscal and ethical values. museums. In practical terms, their teacher encouraging each school situation, and opportuni- INFORMATION EVENTS grandparents are an important child to introduce his grandpar- ties arose to meet other grandpar- Nov. 7th at 7 pm nd New SELPA Director Strives for More Dec. 2 at 2 pm Special Education Funding ORINDA ACADEMY • 19 ALTARINDA ROAD • ORINDA, CA 94563 By Jennifer Wake For information please call our Admissions Office: early 700,000 students tives at a recent SELPA Commu- Coalition and other endeavors, Nwith disabilities require nity Advisory Committee meet- school districts throughout Cali- 925-254-7553, [email protected] special education services in ing. “Laws came in saying how fornia can obtain the necessary www.orindaacademy.org school districts throughout Cali- much funding should be applied funds they need to serve all stu- fornia, yet according to newly to special education, but right dents. hired Contra Costa Special Edu- now we’re at about 17 percent of As Director of Contra cation Local Plan Area (SELPA) this funding.” Costa SELPA, La Londe acts as Director Stephany La Londe, According to statistics pro- the special education expert, only a small percentage of the al- vided by the E.C.H.O. Coalition, trouble shooter, peace-maker and lotted funding is reaching the the number of school-aged chil- administrator of coordinated schools. dren with disabilities in Califor- services provided to member dis- One of La Londe’s many nia has increased exponentially – tricts, which include the goals for this area is to obtain much of that attributed to a 480 Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and more funding for special educa- percent increase in autism, and Acalanes school districts. tion from state and federal gov- increases of nearly 50 percent in With federal and state ernments. She and other SELPA children with emotional distur- funding woefully below what is directors recently joined the bance and hearing problems. needed to serve this diverse stu- E.C.H.O. Coalition (Every Child With federal and state funding dent population, La Londe and Holds Opportunity) which was for these students at such a low her colleagues have a tough job developed to build awareness level, many school districts in ahead. “Every child should re- and support for adequate funding California have been forced to ceive an appropriate education,” of special education. cut programs for all students to she said. “Hopefully, with a very “We’re trying to get ade- make up for special education organized campaign, we can get NOVEMBER quate funding for special educa- budget shortfalls. some funding to continue the Get outstanding tion,” La Londe said to parents, La Londe hopes that wonderful work we do.” staff and community representa- through efforts like the E.C.H.O. low prices on quality products Music Lessons of the month

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Part of preventing bullying can be “big people pick- future drug use is to foster positive ing on little people that can’t de- character development and saying fend themselves”. He told the kids “no” to bullying can help. Many a good way to avoid being bullied drug users have been either a bully is to stick with your friends. The or the victim of one. Springhill’s three most common bullying lo- Red Ribbon theme was “Good cales are the playground, the hall- Character-Good Decisions” and way and the bathroom. was coordinated by Karen Elliott. Presented in a humorous, An anti-bullying program may re- magical Game Show format, stu- Foreground (LtoR): Hana Sun, Paige McGill and Beth Evenhuis take in the sights with the Troop, and parent chaperone Cindy Newton John Abrams involves the young audience Photo submitted inforce “Good Character-Good dents were called as contestants. Decisions” and help keep kids out They were given whistles to use as t was a dark and stormy widow spider was really creepy. of trouble. buzzers and were asked questions Inight…a gaggle of Girl Scouts The girls also got to paint lit- Springhill Elementary to differentiate between teasing huddled in the rain outside of the tle flower pots that night. After- kicked off Red Ribbon Week with and taunting, gossip and chatter, Oakland Zoo on a recent wet Fri- wards, the Zoo gave the girls some a presentation by actor John tattling and telling and bystander day evening, waiting for their hot chocolate, a snack and little Abrams called “The Bully and witness. Abrams asked ques- chance to share a snooze with the time to chat among themselves, Game”. Mr. Abrams developed tions and the contestants blew Zoo’s furry, feathered and scaly res- then it was time to go to sleep. They the program in 2006 and said it their whistles if they knew the an- idents. left the hall light on in case anyone “caught on like wildfire.” He swer. Abrams called on the first Junior Girl Scout Troop 734, woke up during the night. saw a need in a parenting confer- whistle blower, score was kept and 4th graders from Los Perales and In the morning, everyone had ence he facilitates where he asks ties were broken. Rheem Elementary schools, got a breakfast and packed up their stuff. three questions: 1) Is your child a The students did a great job nice surprise at the first meeting of They got to meet a couple of ani- bully? 2) Has your child been bul- differentiating between bullying the year from Troop leaders Jen- mals in the Education Center, a Get Clean. lied? and 3) Do you remember a and non-bullying acts. They rec- nifer Gerst and Karen Diemoz, bearded dragon and a cute chin- bullying situation from your child- ognized that one friend calling an- when they announced that the chilla! The girls planted flower hood? A few folks answered other a “chicken head” was Troop would be attending one of seeds in their pots, and learned how “yes” to #1, more to #2 and every- teasing while a bigger student tak- the Zoo’s overnight educational zookeepers train animals to come one to #3. ing the seat of a smaller student programs. The Troop had to learn when they are called. They do this The bullying presentation is was taunting. Teasing leads to lots of rules about staying at the by giving the animals rewards. given separately to grades 1-3 and taunting when “feelings get hurt” Zoo, including what’s okay to bring Before leaving they got an- grades 4-5 with slightly different and taunting is a bullying act. and what’s not okay to bring be- other tour of the Zoo in the day- TOTAL CLEAN subject matter. When asked what Abrams stressed to “never start cause some things might hurt the light, and saw zebras, elephants, HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE bullying was, a 1st grader replied gossiping” because it’s a monster animals, such as people food. giraffes, monkeys and all sorts of 925.376.1004 and when it comes to cyber gos- Other Girl Scout Troops birds. “We learned a lot about ani- siping, it never goes away. He were at the Zoo that night also, but mals,” said Scout Uma Gaffney, said you “tattle to get someone because Troop 734 was the last “like what alligators eat and that the into trouble” and “tell to get some- group to be called inside, they got oldest tortoise at the Zoo is at least one out of trouble”. Abrams as- to set up their sleeping bags on the 120 years old but nobody knows sured it’s ok to tell in order to help stage at the Education Center. After for sure because they didn’t really someone. A witness “tells” and a they left their things they grabbed keep good records back then.” bystander doesn’t. When a stu- raincoats and flashlights and went Troop 734 thinks that other dent sees bullying going on, he out to tour the Zoo in the dark with Girl Scouts will like this trip. If you needs to help. If he can’t help di- a guide. The great thing about being go, says Scout Ellen Gerst, “You’ll rectly, he needs to find the nearest at the Zoo at night was that the wish you could stay more than one adult and alert them. With the 4th Troop had a chance to see all of the night!” Uma recommends that you and 5th graders, he unraveled a nocturnal animals while they were “Sleep outside if it’s not raining, huge roll of toilet paper & yelled awake, like the bats, while daytime and bring your camera!” “wipe out bullying!” It seems animals, like Scout Ilene Drobny’s For more information on the potty talk can be a teaching favorites, the bunnies, were sleep- Oakland Zoo’s educational pro- tool…that balance between humor ing. It was too dark to see the alliga- grams, go to http://www.oakland- and serious subject matter. tors in the water, and the black zoo.org/education Making the Transition to Sixth Grade and Middle School By Margie Ryerson ntering sixth grade can be ence hormonal fluctuations leading Edaunting for many students to mood swings and physical and their families. It is a time of changes. Having friends and fitting huge growth and development for into the peer group become more children, and for parents it is often important. The developmental the beginning of the process of “let- process of discovering oneself and ting go.” forming an identity usually begins My own wake-up came around this time. when I was in the process of calling With so much going on, it’s a babysitter for our sixth-grade no wonder this time can involve daughter, and the phone rang. It was such a huge adjustment. Change is Your children are precious, aren’t they? And one of their most precious gifts is a neighborhood mom calling to see rarely easy, yet changes are occur- their eyes. That’s why we encourage you to have your children’s eyes examined if our daughter could babysit for her ring on a regular basis. One sixth- first at nine months of age, again at three years, and regularly after that. children! grader, Kelly, came home during It is easy for parents to get her first week at a local middle Margie Ryerson, MFT, is a marriage and family therapist with offices in Orinda and Walnut Creek. Who are we? We’re the University of California Eye Center in Berkeley, a key confused during this transition pe- school crying and discouraged. She Contact her at 925-376-9323 or riod. Sometimes our children be- told her parents that she had no [email protected]. part of UC’s top-rated School of Optometry. And we can offer you a great deal have in a competent, sensible friends in her classes and that no one Parents can be avid listeners and ad- of expertise with youngsters’ eyes. manner; other times they seem to even liked her. Naturally her parents vocates, and school personnel are regress back to the irrational and de- were dismayed and worried. The highly trained and ready to assist. In fact, here at UC we’ve developed ways to test kids’ eyes while they play, and to manding toddler stage. You can help next week there was a complete Be sure to utilize all available re- diagnose and treat any vision problems even before they can read an eye chart. by overlooking small transgressions turn-around: Kelly had been elected sources in your school and commu- and moodiness, and by offering class representative to the Student nity to help your child with any We take most vision insurance plans, and accept all major support and encouragement when- Council and had been invited to difficulties he experiences; none are credit cards. So bring in the whole family for their eye exams. ever possible. hang out with several new friends. too small to tackle. Sixth grade is a time of in- Social issues abound in mid- Even though your child may (You’ll absolutely love our Eye Wear Center, with its incredible creased complexity for our children. dle school. 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Cheng discussed the partner with the Orinda 299-9642 logo with the Chamber, and Chamber on this important Ribbon Cutting, Thursday November 8th at 4:30pm proposed different options. development effort,” said As part of its Grand Re-Opening week beginning November 5th, Ab- “The graphic the Chamber Mayor Glazer, “when you solute Center is sponsoring a special fundraising event for St. Jude Chil- chose uses the visual of the shop Orinda you support local dren’s Research Hospital. The Proceeds from clients participating in any Orinda Theater,” says Cheng business and you contribute of the regularly scheduled classes, or any of the additional celebratory “one of the last standing significant tax dollars to fix classes during the week will benefit the Research Hospital. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities buildings of Art Deco design our roads.” Miller enthuses, around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by in- in the area, a landmark that “We’re absolutely thrilled to surance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. gives the town its special be partnering with the City of If you are interested in participating or making a donation, please call identity.” Orinda on this important Katie Santos at (925) 299-9642. For a detailed schedule of class times, The logo is being campaign. As the Chamber’s please visit www.absolutecenter.net. printed on thousands of envi- primary mission is to New Hive? ronmentally-friendly reusable advocate for the business Queen Bee, 261 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette shopping bags that will be community, what better way 283-7900 sold by local merchants for than to get the “Shop Orinda” Ribbon Cutting Tuesday November 6th at 4:30pm left to right: Katie Santos, Louise McMenamin and Claudia Moose $1/ea. The official rollout message into thousands of The official ceremony will be followed by an “Open House” week-end on Photo courtesy of Absolute Center event will take place on No- local hands in time for the Friday and Saturday, November 9th & 10th from 10:30am to 7:30pm vember 17th. “We’ve made holiday season.” Step inside and discover an array of accessories, table wear, home fur- When three young women like flyers and paraphernalia.” nishings, ribbon, Itsabella Jewelry and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. decided to create the Santos adds, “The most amaz- You will get 10% off your total purchases and will be treated to deli- Absolute Center, a yoga and Pi- ing thing was the response of cious refreshments. lates studio in Lafayette, many our clients; they contributed be- Pet Pleasures! were skeptical about their yond our wildest expectations, Lafayette Pet Shoppe, 3517 Mt. Diablo Blvd. chances of success. They were and so did members of the 284-5212 three friends who had worked community at large.” Ulti- Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday November 13th at 4:30pm together at the Oakwood Ath- mately, they were able to raise George Quintero the storeowner comments on his new business: “The letic Club in Lafayette and who $125,000 for McMenamin. experience is a little different here than in Moraga where I’ve had a wanted to bring their own vi- Today, the three women (925) 482-7112 shop for 15 years. Here we have the Petco clientele that had been com- sion of fitness to fruition. are working together moving ing for 16 or 17 years. They buy bigger items such as kennels, dog- Then, after three years and on to a new phase of their ven- 24/7 Airports & Local • Hybrid Vehicle houses, etc. For this first year, we are focusing on accommodating our great success, adversity struck ture. They plan to triple the www.orindataxi.com customers and we won’t sell live animals like the Moraga store does. and their beliefs and values size of their facility to accom- We’ll reevaluate the live pet situation next year.” were tested along with those of modate an increasing demand Going Bug-y? their clients. for classes and training ses- Love Bugs Salon, 3746 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #203 A year ago the youngest sions. This rapid growth is the 283-7700 of the three, Louise McMe- confirmation of their early suc- Custom Upholstery • Quality Labor Since 1969 Ribbon Cutting on Thursday November 15th at 4:30pm namin, was diagnosed with a cess when, in 2003, they Mailana Mavromatis uses a Greek family recipe to concoct a non-toxic Restoration Services for rare condition: Aplastic Ane- reached their profitability level magic potion that helps get rid of lice. “The product does not kill the bugs,” explains Mailana, “it suffocates the live ones and allows us to mia, a bone marrow disease after only 6 months. “The pop- Sofa • Loveseat • Chairs remove the nits that otherwise stick to the hair.” One week later, pa- that, if left untreated, leads to ularity of the Absolute Center tients are back, the situation is re-evaluated, and if the hair is not 100% death within six months. The comes from its very personal French or Victorian Antiques clear a second visit will be needed. All services are performed in the cure for the acute form of the approach to reconditioning,” Wood Repair • Spring Retie charming and kid friendly salon. disease requires the suppres- explains Santos. Clients are not Cushion Refill Service sion of the immune system with members, they are clients; they Dining Chair(s) News From the Three Chambers of Commerce: intense chemotherapy and a choose programs and classes Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, bone marrow transplant from a with specific trainers. They - Your Fabric Or Ours - 100 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette - www.lafayettechamber.org matching donor. McMenamin have a choice of Pilates, yoga 3655 Foothill Blvd • Oakland, CA 94601 • New members’ reception on November 1st at 4:30 pm - is of Northern European ances- or a mixture of both to create a Pick-up or delivery 510-535-9807 • cell 510-228-5789 Oakwood Athletic Club - 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd. try, an ethnically close-knit personalized, functional inte- • Coffee with the Mayor on November 9th at 8:00 am - group and Stanford University grated training program. Lafayette Chamber Conference Room Hospital was able to identify 12 In November, the Center Investor Special • 28th annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast on potential donors. With the help will hold a grand opening week November 16th from 7:30a.m. to 9:30a.m. Lafayette United of one of these donors, McMe- to celebrate the expansion with Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Rd., Lafayette. namin had the transplant and free classes and a fundraiser to Homes need some work, For more information, please call (925) 284-7404 after a year, is considered benefit St. Jude Children’s Re- Lowest prices in town, • Chamber Mixer Wednesday on November 4th at Minuteman cured. search Hospital. $250,000 to $800,000. Since her diagnosis and Absolute Center is lo- Press at 5:30 pm - 3289 Mt. Diablo Blvd. FREE Recorded Message during the long months of treat- cated at 3658 Mt. Diablo Blvd, • Entrepreneur's Club on Thursday November 15th at 8:30 am 800-552-0473 ext 9900 - Lafayette Chamber Conference Room ment, her two business partners Suite 101 – (925) 299 9642. pulled together and organized a Visit www.NorCalDistressedHomes.com Chamber of Commerce of Moraga support group for McMenamin. – www.moragachamber.org In many business relationships, • Chamber monthly meeting opened to all November 30th at when a partner suffers a severe Terzetto Cuisine, 1419 Moraga Way in the Moraga Center. and debilitating disease they AT 5A WE’VE GOT STORAGE, Everyone is welcome. often leave the venture to face their situation on their own. Orinda Chamber of Commerce, 24 Orinda Way, Orinda For Claudia Moose and Katie LOCATION, CONVENIENCE, - www.orindachamber.org Santos, McMenamin’s part- • Breakfast Meeting Thursday, November 15, 2007 from ners, that was not going to be SAVINGS...plus 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Location: New Orinda City Hall, 22 Orinda the case. They made sure Mc- Way - Sarge Littlehale Room. Limited Seating Available: Please Menamin stayed part of the NewlyNewly ReducedReduced PricesPrices call Monica Pacheco at The City of Orinda to make reservations. team and organized a on all our overstock units Telephone: 925-253-4211 fundraiser to help support their on all our overstock units • Shop Orinda kickoff event on November 17th friend through treatment and GoodGood whilewhile suppliessupplies last!last! (See story on page 4 and 13) recovery. “Oakwood Athletic eexample:xample: 8 x 7 Club was very supportive,” If you have a business brief to share, please contact says Moose, “they let us hold TTall,all, up reg. $168 Sophie Braccini at [email protected] or the main event at their facility NOWNOW $89$89 up r eg contact Lamorinda Weekly at 925-377-0977. and took care of a lot of the ma- . $168 terial part of the organization, *** A Town Divided….By Speed Bumps By Lee Borrowman ew issues in recent memory Chief Pete Nowicki downplayed signage and lighting. The lights Fhave caused the Town of the controversy in the past, the themselves are interesting, with  This price is just an example of Moraga to be so bitterly divided District’s position appeared to photo-sensitive bulbs that turn K many units reduced up to 50% as the now infamous speed have taken a turn at the last on automatically at night, and bumps on Camino Pablo. Mayor meeting of the Board. Nowicki batteries that recharge during  Manager on-site; Video Surveillance Mike Metcalf confirmed last could not be immediately the day. K cameras on 24 hrs. a day week that the Town is in receipt reached for comment, and we The bumps were origi- of a letter from the Moraga- were unable to obtain a copy of nally built as a traffic calming  Refer a friend who rents a new Orinda Fire District, in which the letter or specific information measure and are strongly sup- K unit and receive a $25 gas card the Fire District indicates the re- as to the degree of impediment ported by the Moraga School cently installed speed tables will (stay tuned). District and many local par-  Security individual ID gate code, have an impact on the response The Town recently took ents for their positive impact K convenient location close to freeway time of emergency personnel to steps to modify the speed tables, on pedestrian safety. Metcalf Serving Moraga for over 12 the area. smoothing them down to reduce said of the public comments he years and still going strong! K Over 30 sizes, with a size and price Although Fire District their profile and installing better has received, over half are in to fit every budget favor of the speed bumps. Those opposed claim the bumps cause more problems NOW you can rent or make payments 4(%2%34(%2%3!.%7.%)'("/2!.%7.%)'("/2 than they alleviate. 3 ways FAST...use 5A’s convenient new ININYOURNEIGHBORHOODYOURNEIGHBORHOOD The Town is continuing SM ARM paystations, pay at the gate, or with an assessment period to de- #ALL#ALLORVISITMETODAYORVISITMETODAY on-line www.5Aspace.com Mike Rosa!GENT!GENT.AME 3TATE&ARM!GENTState.AME Farm Agent,3TATE &ARM!GENT termine whether the bumps are Rheem 1042 Countr3TREET3TREET!DDRESSs#ITY 3TATE:IPy Club!DDRESS Dr Suites#ITY 2D 3TATE• Moraga:IP an effective and viable addition Shopping Plaza license # 0F455830HONE0HONEs% MAIL • 925-376-2244s% MAIL • [email protected] Ns to the Town. Metcalf said the Rheem Blvd. Fire District’s recommendations E WEW Moraga Rd. MORAGA (925)631-7000 N will be taken into consideration S www.5Aspace.com during the assessment process. 455 Moraga Rd. Ste. F

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EST 1947 they become just tender enough to eat but are still firm. Season them dryer place to continue the cele- Chalvon charmed the audience with salt and pepper, and remove them to a bowl or plate. bration of French-American with the tales of all the countries We brought my friend from Tokyo here. He was very 4. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in the pan, and sauté the zucchini friendship. he’s visited and the personalities excited. If he were here today he would say or yellow squash briefly, until most of the pieces are browned. Season and The participants headed he encounters everyday in Wash- “Domo Arigato Gozaimachita!” Douglas Witnebel set aside on a plate (they’ll overcook if you put them in a bowl). over to the Fillingers’ residence ington DC where he serves as for a glass of wine and to view a France2's primary correspondent. 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette 925-283-2345 5. When the liquid mixture is simmering, add the Arborio rice. Allow the rice to become soft and translucent in color. Ready a blender, 2 la- dles (one large, one small), a fine mesh strainer, and another pot for the next step. 6. Using the large ladle, transfer the liquid mixture from the pot to the blender. Blend until it’s very smoothly pureed. Put the strainer over Fabulous Italian your second pot; pour the blended liquid through the strainer. You’ll Family special take-out Fare & Vino served South American Food Tue. thru Sun. from 5pm likely need that small ladle to force it through. This step will need to be repeated 2-3 times until all the liquid has been pureed and strained Spaghetti & Meatballs Eggplant Parmigiana into the second pot. (925) Open Daily $21.95 $28.95 925-376-2533 7. Put pot of thoroughly pureed and strained mixture back on the 299 5pm-10pm armigiana Lasagna Della Casa Chicken P stove. Add the can of coconut milk and bring the mix up to a simmer 6885 $25.95 $30.95 Catering over medium heat – stir frequently. When it starts to simmer, mix in the Full Bar & or Take-out sautéed ingredients – mushrooms, potatoes, and squash. Mix in thor- ring f each comes with: each comes with: Cate Family Salad Pasta & Vegetables available oughly, and bring to a simmer again. Holiday Home made bread Family Salad ts heese 8. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with fresh bread; if you Even Parmesan c Home made bread heese 337 Rheem Blvd. like, the nuts can be sprinkled on top for some interesting texture (and (serves 4) Parmesan c 960 Moraga Road, Lafayette (serves 4) Moraga a touch of protein). www.mondellos.com www.thepatiotapas.com A note on Acorn Squash: It’s 10% Discount easy to prepare this gourd. Wash it, cut it in half, and als with this Ad NINO’S Speci (can not combined scoop the seeds out with a with other offers) spoon. Place it (meat side down) in a baking dish, and ring just Happy Hour offe add about an inch of water. Now Cook at 375 degrees for opened very evening About 4 to 6 pm e Special Discounts about 45 minutes; the skin Margaritas For Holiday Chef & Mimosas $5 Parties will be hard and almost Dan Leff… brittle, and the meat inside After graduating from the CA Culinary Academy in 1995, Free Appetizer should be tender. Let it cool I’ve worked in venues around the Bay Area. Having with two entrees Ristorante Italiano a bit, and scoop out the iardin worked with Bradley Ogden at the Lark Creek Inn, I spe- G o meat with a large spoon. cialize in Classic American cuisine, using seasonal ingre- 2 3 Giardino Theatre Square #15 Lafayette dients, with a fine dining emphasis. Lunch Wed-Fri 11-2 • Dinner Mon-Sun 5-9 This recipe is available Chef Dan Leff aC tering focuses on intimate, elegant sit- ORINDA 925-253-1327 on our web site. Go to: down dinners and small corporate events. 3400 Mt. Diablo Blvd Mon-Sat: Lunch 11 - 2 • Dinner 4 - 10 http://www.lamor- http://www.chefdanleff.com, Sunday: noon - 9:30pm Cioppino available Lafayette • (925) 283-3869 indaweekly.com email: [email protected], phone: 510-530-1243

Coffee Shop Mexican LAMORINDA’s Restaurants Millie’s Kitchen 1018 Oak Hill Rd #A, Laf 283-2397 360 Gourmet Burrito 3655 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1270 Squirrel’s Coffee Shop 998 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-7830 El Charro Mexican Dining 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-2345 •• updated September 5, 2007 •• Village Inn Café 290 Village Square, Ori 254-6080 El Jaro Mexican Cafe 3563 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-6639 American Continental La Cocina Mexicana 23 Orinda Way, Ori 258-9987 Bistro 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7108 Petar’s Restaurant 32 Lafayette Cir, Laf 284-7117 Mucho wraps 1375-B Moraga Way, Mor 377-1203 Chow Restaurant 53 Lafayette Cir, Laf 962-2469 Vino Restaurant 3531 Plaza Way, Laf 284-1330 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill 3596 Mt. Diable Blvd, Laf 283-8740 Hungry Hunter 3201 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 938-3938 Duck Club Restaurant 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7108 Celia’s Restaurant 3666 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-8288 Quiznos 3651 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-0200 Hawaiian Grill El Balazo 3518D Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-8700 Ranch House 1012 School St, Mor 376-5127 Lava Pit 2 Theatre Square, St. 142, Ori 253-1338 Maya Mexican Grill 74 Moraga Way, Ori 258-9049 Terzetto Cuisine 1419 Moraga Way, Mor 376-3832 Indian Numero Uno Taqueria 3616 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1333 The Cheese Steak Shop 3455 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-1234 India Palace 3740 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-5700 Pizza BBQ Swad Indian Cuisine 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-9575 Aladino’s Pizza 3614 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-6363 Bo’s Barbecue 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-7133 Italian Mountain Mike’s Pizza 504 Center St, Mor 377-6453 Burger Joint Giardino 3406 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-3869 Pennini’s 1375 Moraga Rd, Mor 376-1515 Flippers 960 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-1567 La Finestra Ristorante 100 Lafayette Cir, St. 101, Laf 284-5282 Round Table Pizza “361 Rheem Blvd, “, Mor 376-1411 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers 400 Park, Mor 376-8888 La Piazza 15 Moraga Way, Ori 253-9191 Round Table Pizza 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 283-0404 Nation’s Giant Hamburgers 76 Moraga Way, Ori 254-8888 Mangia Ristorante Pizzeria 975 Moraga Rd, Laf 284-3081 Village Pizza 19 Orinda Way # Ab, Ori 254-1200 Café Michael’s 1375 Moraga Way, Mor 376-4300 Zamboni’s Pizza 1 Camino Sobrante # 4, Ori 254-2800 Express Cafe 3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd # 170, Laf 283-7170 Mondello’s 337 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-2533 Sandwiches/Deli Ferrari- Lucca Delicatessens 23 Lafayette Cir, Laf 299-8040 Nino’s Bay #2 Theater Square, Ste. 153, Ori 253-1327 Bianca’s Deli 1480 Moraga Rd # A, Mor 376-4400 Geppetto’s caffe 87 Orinda Way, Ori 253-9894 Pizza Antica 3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-0500 Europa Hofbrau Deli & Pub 64 Moraga Way , Ori 254-7202 California Cuisine Postino 3565 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-8700 Gourmet Bistro Café 484 Center St, Mor 376-1551 Gigi’s 1005 Brown St., Laf 962-0882 Ristorante Amoroma 360 Park St, Mor 377-7662 Kasper’s Hot Dogs 103 Moraga Way, Ori 253-0766 Metro Lafayette 3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-4422 Japanese Noah’s Bagels 3518 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-0716 Shelby’s 2 Theatre Sq, Ori 254-9687 Asia Palace Sushi Bar 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor 376-0809 Orinda Deli 19 F Orinda Way, Ori 254-1990 Chinese Blue Ginko 3518-A Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-9020 Singaporean/Malaysian Asia Palace Restaurant 1460 B Moraga Rd, Mor 376-0809 Kane Sushi 3474 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-9709 Kopitiam 3647 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-1653 Chef Chao Restaurant 343 Rheem Blvd, Mor 376-1740 Niwa Restaurant 1 Camino Sobrante # 6, Ori 254-1606 South American China Moon Restaurant 380 Park St, Mor 376-1828 Serika Restaurant 2 Theatre Sq # 118, Ori 254-7088 The Patio Tapas and Restaurant 960 Moraga Road, Laf 299-6885 The Great Wall Restaurant 3500 Golden Gate Way, Laf 284-3500 Tamami’s Japanese Restaurant 356 Park St, Mor 376-2872 Steak Hsiangs Mandarin Cuisine 1 Orinda Way # 1, Ori 253-9852 Yu Sushi 19 Moraga Way, Ori 253-8399 Casa Orinda 20 Bryant Way, Ori 254-2981 Lily’s House 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd #A, Laf 284-7569 Jazz Dinner Club Tea Mandarin Flower 581 Moraga Rd, Mor 376-7839 Joe’s of Lafayette 3707 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Laf 299-8807 Patesserie Lafayette 71 Lafayette Cir, Laf 283-2226 Panda Express 3608 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 962-0288 The Orinda House 65 Moraga Way, Ori 258-4445 Thai Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 79 Orinda Way, Ori 254-2020 Mediterranean Amarin Thai Cuisine 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd # B, Laf 283-8883 Uncle Yu’s Szechuan 999 Oak Hill Rd, Laf 283-1688 Alex’s 2 Theatre Sq # 105, Ori 254-5290 Baan Thai 99 Orinda Way, Ori 253-0989 Yan’s Restaurant 3444 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-2228 Oasis Café 3594 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 299-8822 Royal Siam 512 Center St, Mor 377-0420 Per Tutti Ristorante 3576 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Laf 284-5225 Siam Orchid 23 Orinda Way # F, Ori 253-1975 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, October 31, 2007 visit us online: www.lamorindaweekly.com Page: 15 LAMORINDA WEEKLY

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The obstacle course starts with a 145 lb. dummy drag before scal- ing an 8-foot-high fence and Al and Linda Foley take a quick break Summit sign offers a great way to during Cycling tour Photos Linda Foley stretch the calves vaulting over a 5-foot-tall wall before the monkey bars, running hatever was it that caused ering my brakes to keep them through tires and a zigzag pattern me to say, "Let's do it!" from smoking. W to the finish (all of which needs when my husband said, "Hey, We climbed a total of to be completed in under two Adventure Cycling has a new 20,000 feet. Thank goodness for minutes to qualify). Rodriguez Anthony (20) Photo Gavin Schlissel tour on their agenda called Sierra granny gears (lowest gear). Some Kimball said he could Sampler in September.” of the climbs were 8 to12 percent stout defense and a strong run for no gain, the Broncos barely make it to the end of the Don's Win Brings them I had not been on my bike grade. One recumbent rider quit rushing attack lead the were looking at a third and 14 on TCA four years ago. A to Second-Place Tie; in about eight years for various the tour because the steep inclines Campolindo Cougars to victory the 14 yard line with three sec- “The swimming part just reasons (including battling breast prevented blood flow to his feet. on Friday Oct. 26, as the Cam- onds left on the clock before Miramonte Takes killed me. I was stuck in the cancer), but a month before the One morning – on our five polindo Cougars faced the halftime. Northgate coach Darin Dublin, 9-6 water,” Kimball said. He went to ride I'd purchased a new Canon- mile ride to the camp at 6:30 a.m. Northgate Broncos in an impor- Owens called a time out to dis- Heather Farms and asked coaches Bouncing back from a tough loss to Mt. dale, I’d been weight and circuit – it was 34 degrees; my fingers tant DFAL football game. cuss his next play. Instead of tak- and swim team swimmers for Diablo on Oct. 20, the Dons moved into training for a year (with Fit Chix), were completely numb and I Thanks to a dominant offense, ing the three points from a field help. “I learned to swim. It was a second-place tie with Campolindo in and considered myself in shape. couldn't shift. Still, the new morn- and Northgate’s inability to move goal, Owens decided to go for nice to come to the end [this year] the DFAL standings after their 41-34 Mostly, I needed a new challenge. ing was invigorating, the rising the ball, the Cougars were able to the touchdown. A pass to the cor- and not be gasping for air.” win against Concord last Friday. With a The Ride started in Truc- day playing with light and shad- roll over the Broncos, 34-12. ner of the end zone was knocked The day after taking the sil- 5-2 record, Acalanes will host Dublin at kee. From the previous night's ows. Awesome! After an early three and out down and the Cougars went into ver at the TCA in Mesa, Kimball their homecoming at 7 p.m. this Friday. orientation meeting and dinner, But the adventure was not by the Broncos, the Cougars the half leading 13-0. entered the 50- and the 100-yard Miramonte held onto their playoff we knew we were 64 riders, mid- to be without mishap. Final day, took the field and wasted no time After halftime the Cougars freestyle swimming competitions hopes in a tight win over Dublin last Fri- 20s to early 70s, from all over the one of the younger strong riders to get on top. A steady diet of came out determined to put the and took the bronze, missing sec- day. The Matadors held off a late Dublin United States. Professions in- was out for one last fix, and ended senior running back Bo Richter Broncos away. With a balanced ond place by just 0.07 seconds. drive for a 9-6 victory in a game domi- cluded a doctor, pilot, entrepre- up being chased by three pit bulls and a long pass from senior running attack of Richter and A long-time competitor and neurs. One couple trained in the which she tried to outrun. She quarterback Andrew Ertola Kawa “Cookie” Kazzaz, Cam- nated by tough defense and special master of Karate, Kimball started Cascades for this event but every- was found by a police officer with moved the Cougars up the field polindo was able to run their way team play. The Mats will face College competing in the Games in 1981. one had clearly done a number of a broken clavicle, several broken to the 14 yard line. With a hard down the field. The 62-yard drive Park this Friday at home. Since karate wasn’t included at serious rides all over the U.S. and ribs and a concussion. She is now run up the middle, Richter put ended when Kazzaz scampered the Games this year (something Europe. recovering and looking forward Campolindo on top 7-0. 33 yards through Bronco defend- that Kimball would medal in Ahead of us, lay 300 miles, to the next ride. On the Cougar’s next pos- ers into the end zone to put the every year), he decided to try about 60 miles a day. Ouch. And I only fell once when I session, the offense once again Cougars in front 20-0. something new by entering the we considered our 50-mile couldn't disengage one of my proved much better than the A rushing touchdown by swimming competition. roundtrip to Dublin part of our cleats from the sticking binding Broncos’ defense. Richter junior Connor Perkins and an- “Ten years ago, I thought training. Time to get into gear! and had only one flat. (Smart to capped off a 72-yard drive with other rushing touchdown by I’d like to do something where I Serious climbs were offset bring my personal mechanic an 11-yard touchdown run. After Richter put the game out of reach don’t get kicked in the ribs or by serious scenery. Glittering along, as in husband.) Though I the missed extra point, Cam- with a 34-0 Campolindo lead. kicked in the face,” he said. “So Lake Tahoe, and Emerald Bay, know how to change tires, it's polindo was on top 13-0. The only bright spots for I added weight lifting and later Markleeville – part of the aptly hard to do for a female; icky and The turning point in the the Northgate Broncos were their the TCA.” named Death Ride – Topaz Lake, tough on the nails. game came at the end of the first last two drives. The Bronco of- Kimball finished the Antelope Valley, Lee Vining, We returned to Truckee by half when Northgate finally put fense was able to make their way Games with two silvers for the Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, bus. Seeing where we had been together a good drive. After few down the field and Pelayo was Junior Matt Llyod (19) Photo Jordan Fong TCA (one individual, one with a stunning Mono Lake, Bishop, from the bus window, we kept running plays, Chris Pelayo able to run the ball in from the 5 female partner), a gold in the and Lone Tree. Climbs were 9-10 congratulating ourselves. Would caught a 25-yard pass to put the yard line to get Northgate on the Bench Press, a gold in the Push miles long followed by huge, fast we have done this had we known Broncos on the nine yard line. board. After a successful onside Pull, and two bronze in swim- descents. You'd better have reli- how difficult it would be? You Following a five yard loss, and a kick, Pelayo was able to get an- ming. able breaks, strong arms and betcha! Ride on! other 5-yard rushing touchdown “My wife thinks I’m crazy, watch out for anything – like *Adventure Cycling is a making the game 34-12. but it’s only once a year,” Kim- sand, unexpected turns or critters 45,000 member organization that The Cougar victory makes ball said. “In the police games, – that might cause you to crash. criss-crosses the country year Campolindo 6-2 in DFAL and my competitor is out there root- I’ve always liked the down hills round in a variety of organized 7-2 overall. With the loss, ing for me. It’s good competi- but tried to stay at 34 mph, feath- rides. Northgate fell to 3-5 in DFAL tion, but very friendly. I’m and 4-5 overall. 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In the fourth, the Cougars started a 3-goal rally late in the game, but time ran out as the Matadors pre- vailed in front of their home fans, 8-4. The JV game was a lot less crowded, but still Miramonte domi- nated. They led 3-0 in the first quarter when David Crawford put Campo on the board with just 17 seconds left in the opening quarter. The other Cougar goal was a nice backhand Auto Body & Collision Repair shot from Hayden Beaudreau with Computerized Color Matching 1:49 left in the match. Otherwise, Mi- Complete Detailing Services ramonte won that game as well, 6-2. Expert Unibody Reconstructions Campolindo had three chances Free Computerized Estimates to win that night. Each time, they Paintless Dent Repair came up empty-handed. Campo girls finished the year at 15-7, and 5-1 in DFAL. Mira- monte girls finished at 19-4 and an undefeated 6-0 in league play. 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