Photo Andy Scheck

Ellen Beans, President of the Moraga Citizens Network (MCN), believes 'tis the season not only to celebrate, but to give and thank as well. On December 17, with MCN members Janet Foreman and Darleen Haffner, she organized a festive celebration for Moraga Town Staff, who, in her experience, give much to the Town. "This was a significant community experience, said Beans, "we held it in the Fireside Room at the Hacienda, all the food was home-made by MCN members, and we had the great addition of flutist Carol Alban, from The Friends of Moraga Library, with her accompanist, who played wonderful music." As staff members introduced themselves, Police Chief Bob Priebe said that the day marked the 31st anniversary of his coming to Moraga. "In all these years I can't remember a time when the community has given back so abundantly to us," said Priebe, "it was worth waiting for."

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