March 14, 2014
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Club News
Fitness a priority for CBCA GARY CARR Special to the Pioneer
The Clayton Business and Community Association made a commitment to the health and fitness of the community at its last meeting, reviewing track and field needs, getting bocce court updates and finding out where the CBCA-funded defibrillators have been installed. At the Feb. 27 meeting at the Oakhurst Country Club, Clayton Valley High School track and field coaches Darren Newell and Todd Enemark pitched a proposal to fund an “Acceleration Hill,” a man-made 40-meter slope with a 30 percent grade designed to improve athletes’ strength and technical skills. The association will vote on granting funds at the March meeting. Meanwhile, the advent of bocce in Clayton continues to gain support. Keith Haydon reported on the progress of the downtown courts and had
detailed plans in hand. Naming rights for courts, tables and benches are available for purchase, he said. Two court sponsors have stepped forward, at $25,000 each, and a Clayton family will be purchasing naming rights to a table. Table sponsorships cost $4,000 each; bench sponsorships are $2,500 per bench, Haydon said. The health and safety of the community was also discussed as Clayton Chief of Police Chris Thorsen reported that two new Automatic External Defibrillators are now in place in the community: One at Ed’s Mudville Grill and the other at Skipolini’s. These AEDs were funded by CBCA. “Use the Acceleration Hill now, avoid the defibrillator later,” one member advised. OTHER CBCA NEWS The Art & Wine Festival, set for May 3 and 4, is ahead of schedule in attracting sponsors, according to festival chairperson Lou Gernhart. As always, volun-
teers are needed from both CBCA and the general community. Clayton Garden Club president Steve Lane announced that plans for improvements to the Clayton Museum’s gardens are being developed for city approval. Engraved bricks for the hardscape can be purchased at one of three levels. Interested donors may contact Lane at claytonvalleygardenclub.org. Lane also announced that the Clayton Historical Society’s 22nd annual Clayton Gardens Tour will be Saturday and Sunday, April 2627, rain or shine. Association members voted approval of a donation for CVCHS seniors who need financial assistance to be able to attend Grad Night, the school-sponsored safe, sane and healthy graduation night event. CBCA exists to benefit the entire Clayton community through fundraising activities and other events. To join CBCA or to volunteer for an event, visit www.claytoncbca.org or call (925) 672-2272.
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Back row: Steve Lane, Linda Cruz, Chris Callaghan, Robb Kingsbury, Debbie Eistetter, Seated: Joan Thisius, Carin Kaplan, Marcia Hart, Ingela Nielsen formed a rose pruning work party at the Clayton Library.
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