Pleasanton Can Lead Sustainability Drive

VOLUME XLVII, NUMBER 22 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Pleasanton Can Lead Sustainability Drive By Ron McNicoll gether to accomplish the kind program, said that Pleasanton is driveway at Pleasanton’s newest The panel met on the night Sustainability can save the en- of networking that will spread ahead of the curve on sustain- fire station helps the underground after the Lovins-Hoffman lecture, vironment and the U.S. economy. education to each other through ability, and can become a model, basin absorb rain, instead of and saw five new people show Pleasanton can help lead the way, brainstorming solutions, they not only for California, but also sending it to the streets and out up in the audience because of according to the co-founders of noted. for the United States, in cities of to the Bay, the way an asphalt the talk. “That might not sound Natural Capitalism Solutions. Those businesses include cit- its size. driveway would. like much, but it’s a big percent- L. Hunter Lovins and Elliot ies. Pleasanton is involved in a The city has completed a The city also will be ready age increase over the one or two Hoffman told an audience of 160 network of eight entities, includ- greenhouse gas emission inven- soon to hire a consultant to work usually there,” Smith told The at the Pleasanton Senior Center ing UCSF, two banks and an of- tory, as required by AB32 of all on its climate action plan. Independent. Find Out What's on May 25 how something as fice supply company. Pleasanton California cities. It also has insti- Another sign the city is mov- SUSTAINABILITY simple as turning off computers has learned quite a bit from the tuted a green building ordinance, ing ahead has been the formation SIMPLY SAVES MONEY Happening and light bulbs really can make a contact, said Daniel Smith. He a new system of curbside recy- of an Energy and Environment Lovins’s contribution to the difference to the pocketbook and is the city’s director of operation cling designed to take more out Committee, which sponsored the program focused on how it is Check out the the green, growing things. services, and took part in some of the waste stream, and placed talk last week. Its job is to coor- good business and good envi- However, not much will hap- of the discussion. solar panels on city buildings. dinate and stimulate the city’s ef- ronmentalism to undertake the second section pen unless businesses get to- forts concerning sustainability. (See SUSTAINABILITY, page 4) Section II is filled with infor- Hoffman, in his part of the Even small details count. The mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin board Measure D Oak Grove listings. Supporters Outspend Opposition 50 to 1 Supporters of the Oak Grove May 22. There was $59,465.86 development in Pleasanton have in non-monetary contributions. outspent opponents by a 50 to The campaign lists $200,544. 1 margin in an effort to pass 93 in debts. Measure D. Frederic and his sister, Jenni- The measure is on the June fer, own the land on which Oak 8 ballot. A “yes” vote would Grove would be built. Charter allow the development in the Properties is the developer. southeast hills of Pleasanton to Most of the funds were used move forward. The reports, filed to hire the services of Davies last Thursday, cover contribu- Public Affairs of Santa Barbara, Stefanie Erlwein tions and expenditures through a public relations firm. Davies is May 22. described as “the national public Finalist for Com- Frederic Lin Family for affairs firm of choice for clients Oak Grove reported spending who need to win high stakes, cast SportsNet’s $379,308.60 in support of Mea- defining issues.” All-Star Teacher sure D. The development includes 51- By Patricia Koning In contrast Save Pleasanton’s luxury home sites and 496 acres Stefanie Erlwein, a seventh- Hills, opponents of Measure D, of permanent open space. The grade science teacher at East Photo - Doug Jorgensen spent $6,915.28. developer says of Oak Grove, Avenue Middle School, has been In the photo, Heather Howell from Alisal Elementary School in Pleasanton plays in a mixture of Charter Properties and James this reduced plan is the result of selected as one of five finalists water and cornstarch used to demonstrate various textures. It was one of the booths at a science Tong, through Frederic Lin, do- the Council asking the landowner for Comcast SportsNet’s 2010 fair hosted by high school students. For the story, see the front page of Section II. nated $120,000 in cash during to set aside what was wanted and All-Star Teacher Award. The the period between March 18 and (See OAK GROVE, page 4) (See FINALIST, page 8) Wine Country RV Yard Seeks Expansion By Ron McNicoll Opponents at that time object- erty, in the spirit of being a good Burnham. goals and objectives of the South A proposal to add 720 spaces ed to the expansion on grounds neighbor, Migliore stated. It also Six of the 12 TVC board Livermore Valley Area Plan. to the Ideal Board and Camper that it would visually harm the covered some of the RV spaces members met June 1 to discuss “The plan is supposed to Storage facility on rural Tesla area’s viewshed in wine country, with heavy canvas tops that re- the application. Burnham said support the preservation of ag- Road will be heard on June 7 by and also bring in more traffic. semble sheds or garages. They the consensus was to send a letter riculture and promote the Valley the Alameda County Planning The application this time are arranged in a way that helps stating that TVC opposes the ex- as a unique wine region,” said Commission. would add 720 spaces to the 1000 screen the uncovered vehicles pansion as inconsistent with the (See EXPANSION, page 4) The meeting will begin at 6 that already exist, said Steve Mi- from eye-level along the road, p.m. in the public hearing room, gliore, Ideal’s general manager. said Migliore. 224 W. Winton Ave., Hayward. The property, originally a hog The proposed expansion County planning staff has stated farm, has been in the family for would also have some covered Pleasanton District Wants James Miguel that unless Measure D is amend- more than 40 years. spaces blocking a motorist’s view ed by Alameda County voters, Migliore said it is likely the of the uncovered vehicles, said Consultants for Parcel Tax New Fire Ideal Boat and Camper Storage number of spaces will not be as Migliore. The Pleasanton school board to hire a consultant that would could not expand. high as 720, because new regu- CONSERVANCY took another step down the road both advise about elections and Chief Named An earlier attempt to expand lations about water run-off may CONCERNED toward a parcel tax by authoriz- conduct a survey, or have the James Miguel will be the new the facility at 6271 Tesla Road result in Ideal having to provide ABOUT EXPANSION PLAN ing a search for consultants to survey undertaken by a separate Fire Chief of the Livermore- was unsuccessful, ending in 2005 on-site water storage. That would The Tri-Valley Conservancy advise them about parcel tax consultant. The board decided to Pleasanton Fire Department. He with a negative vote from the take up some of the expansion (TVC), which holds conserva- elections and a possible com- call in proposals from both kinds will join the department on July Board of Supervisors. The de- area. The alternative would be to tion easements on vineyards that munity survey related to it. of consultants. 6, 2010. nial followed a two-year process pay a fee for run-off impact. surround the property, is sending The board made the unani- Superintendent John Casey Miguel replaces Bill Cody, through the planning commission Although Ideal lost its bid in a letter to the planning commis- mous decision at its meeting May said that he met earlier with who has retired. and the East County Board of 2005, the firm did add Soquel sion detailing its concern, said 25. The only question that the Parvin Ahmadi, who will replace Miguel brings 27 years of fire Zoning Adjustment. Sequoia trees to screen the prop- TVC executive director Sharon board had to decide was whether (See PARCEL TAX, page 4) service experience to the position, including eight years at his most recent post, Fire Chief for the City of Modesto Fire Depart- ment. As Fire Chief, Miguel will State Budget Cuts Threaten (See FIRE CHIEF, page 2) The Exceptional Needs Net- work’s Summer Camps By Patricia Koning I don’t know if the camps will For the past 9 years, Tri-Val- continue. That’s very unfortunate ley parents of disabled children not just for the families who’ve have come to count on summer been at our camps, but also for camps run by the Exceptional those who might be coming for Needs Network (ENN). How- the first time.” ever, state cuts to funding for Through bingo, a rummage the Regional Center of the East sale, and a grant from Autism Bay (RCEB), which in years past Speaks, ENN is only $4,000 short paid for most of the counselors, of what it needs to run the sum- have jeopardized the two camps mer camps. They’d like to raise scheduled for August. an additional $10,000 to fund a “We’re really at a crossroads,” fall weekend camp. says Susan Houghton, founder of On June 25, the organiza- PETS OF THE WEEK ENN and member of its Board. tion is holding its first-ever gala G'day! Meet Sydney and Adelaide, “We were founded as a small, fundraiser. It will be held at at the two cute puppies named after grassroots organization. We can’t Robert Livermore Community Photo - Doug Jorgensen Australian cities (they have a raise the amount of money we Center. The event is a murder Clouds made for a dramatic photo taken near Manning Road in Livermore. brother named Melbourne!) These need through grassroots efforts. (See SUMMER CAMPS, page 9) sweethearts are Chihuahua/Terrier mixes and are always ready to play. Call Valley Humane Society RABBIT ADOPTION EVENT at 925-426-8656 or visit the web Inside Would you like a bunny who will jump into your lap to give site www.valleyhumane.org for you kisses on your cheek? Are you entertained by rabbit more info on these little guys. Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 acrobatics? If yes, Tisha-Bun is the girl for you. Meet Tisha Visit us on June 12 and 13, 2010 Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 10 and dozens of other rescues at the Rabbit Adoption Event for our Adoptathon, sponsored at the East Bay SPCA, located at 4651 Gleason Dr. in Dublin Classifieds...... 10 by Maddie's Fund. All adoptions Sports...... 6 on Saturday, June 5th from 11 am- 4 pm. At 2 pm, join us for fees are waived to good homes Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 Rabbit Myth Busters. We’ll explore common rabbit myths and on those two days! Valley Humane Mailbox...... 4 learn the truth about bunnies. Please visit www.eastbayspca. Society is located at 3670 Nevada org or call 925-479-9670 for more info. Street in Pleasanton.

PAGE 2 - The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 Western Celebration Begins with Chili Shooter Stampede Livermore Downtown Inc. Window Display will be part of The month of Western Fun on For more information about and the downtown merchants the festivities. Downtown mer- June 25, with a Girls Night Out this event or other events in have officially designated the chants will decorate their win- filled with shopping, Western downtown, go to www.liver- month of June as Western Heri- dows with Rodeo and Cowboy Snacks, and a night filled with moredowntown.com or call us tage Month. The downtown is themes for the month. The winner going a little country crazy. at (925) 373-1795. partnering with the Livermore of the window display contest Rodeo Association in celebrat- will be invited to ride in the Ro- ing the deep roots of western deo Stagecoach during the Rodeo history and heritage throughout Parade on June 12. Cast a vote the Livermore Valley. for the most creative Livermore A new event will launch the Western Heritage Window. celebration Tickets to the Chili Shooter On June 5, from 11:00 to are $15.00. They can be pur- 4:00 PM, Livermore Downtown chased in advance at the Liver- Inc. and the Livermore Rodeo more Downtown Inc. office at Stockmen’s Association are 2060 Second Street. Tickets will hosting the first Annual Chili also be for sale at the Farmers Shooters Stampede in downtown Market at Carnegie Park on Livermore. Five hundred chili Thursday Evening, June 3. Tick- enthusiasts will have the op- ets are limited to 500 chili tasting portunity to purchase the official participants. logo’d shot glass and then “mo- Other Western activities in sey ‘roun” the downtown tasting Livermore in June: our restaurant’s chili creations. June 11, the Doo Wah Riders This is not your Grandma’s will be in Concert at the Bank- chili. Downtown restaurants are head Theater www.bankhead- being asked to “blend” their own theater.org ethnic and regional flavors into Livermore Rodeo Parade, their chili recipes, giving this June 12 on Second Street at Photo - Doug Jorgensen event a real “foodie fest” feel. 10:00 AM nd A family gathered at Roseland Cemetery in Livermore to Sharon of SanSar Indian Cuisine The 92 Annual Livermore gave us a sneak preview of her Rodeo, June 12 and 13 will be commemorate Memorial Day. Livermore VFW Post # 7265 hosted curry chicken chili that had a held at Robertson Park Stadium the services at all three Livermore cemeteries. Organizations spicy kick of Serono Chilies that www.livermorerodeo.org participating in the days services are the C.A.R., the D.A.R., the could make a rodeo rider weep Boy Scouts of America, and the American Legion. Pleasanton and Nick of Demitiris promises Pioneer Cemetery was also the site of a Memorial Day that you will want to yell “Opa” remembrance. It was hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post instead of “YeeHaw” after trying 6298 and American Legion Post 237. The theme was “Expressing their chili with a Greek punch. J our Gratitude." The keynote speaker was Commander Sergeant Street will have lots of Western Major Robert Gallagher (US Army). The event included patriotic activities including live country speeches and songs as well as a performance by the Pleasanton with The Borracho Brothers, Square Dancers, Barn Animal Community Concert Band. The Air Force ROTC Honor Guard Petting Zoo, Jr. Rodeo demon- (Berkeley) conducted the “21-gun salute.” strations, a cowboy clown and much, much more. An official Western Heritage FIRE CHIEF (continued from page one) Livermore Police to Target oversee a fire department with Commercial Vehicle Violations a staff of 129 dedicated to pro- The Livermore Police Depart- will be conducting mobile en- viding services to the residents ment has identified commercial forcement throughout the month. of Livermore and Pleasanton, vehicle violations as one of the In addition, a multi-agency truck including emergency medical key traffic issues affecting traffic inspection check point will be response, fire suppression, rescue safety in the community. While conducted. emergencies, hazardous materi- commercial vehicle enforcement The Department will provide als incidents, and more. The occurs all year long, the depart- in-house training to increase the department also provides public ment will increase the focus on officers’ awareness of commer- education in fire prevention and these violations during the month cial vehicle violations. It will emergency preparedness for local of June. also be providing information residents and businesses. Common commercial viola- to the public about truck routes, “Jim Miguel understands and tions include driving off the truck sharing the road with large trucks values the role of community routes, bypassing the California and other commercial vehicle and organizational stakeholders Highway Patrol inspection scales, related issues. The Department as partners,” stated Livermore transporting uncovered loads of will recognize local businesses rubbish or rock and transporting who have demonstrated safe and City Manager Linda Barton and overweight loads. Officers, who legal operation of commercial Pleasanton City Manager Nelson are specially trained to identify vehicles. Fialho. “We are excited to have commercial vehicle violations, him at the helm of the LPFD. Jim’s broad experience makes him the perfect match for the organization.” Miguel has also served a concurrent role in Modesto as the Acting Deputy City Manager and Director of Finance. He began his career as a firefighter for the City of Modesto and worked through the ranks of Fire Engi- neer, Captain, Battalion Chief and Operations Division Chief. Miguel possesses a Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership from Grand Canyon University, and is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer program at the National Fire Academy. Miguel resides in Manteca with his wife Susan. The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 - PAGE 3 Jobs for Youth VALLEY ROUNDUP Still Available The Tri-Valley Community Space Age Nuclear Monitoring Moreland has asked to speak at a June 24 res- Foundation has a few spaces left The National Nuclear Security Administration titution hearing, where it will be decided how the in the Summer Youth Employ- (NNSA) today announced the deployment of a victims will split $417,000 in recovered assets. ment Program. To be eligible: satellite that heralds the beginning of a new era of • A youth must live in Liver- space-based nuclear explosion monitoring. Fewer DUI Arrests more, Dublin, or Pleasanton. On May 27, 2010, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) In a four-day Memorial Day weekend crack- • The youth must be sixteen successfully launched the first IIF series of Global down that ended at midnight last night (MON- or seventeen years old and come Positioning System (GPS) satellites, which carry DAY), law-enforcement officers in Alameda from a low income family. For improved nuclear detonation detection instru- County brought in 144 DUI suspects. No DUI example a family with two mi- ments built by Sandia National Laboratories and fatalities were reported. nor children and two parents can Los Alamos National Laboratory for the National This total is 23 percent below the 186 arrests earn no more than $3,675 gross Nuclear Security Administration. for the same crime over the same period last (before taxes) each month. A "The deployment of these new instruments year and 20 percent below the 173 arrests two single parent with one child can will significantly improve our ability to detect at- years ago. earn a maximum of $2,428 gross mospheric or space-based nuclear explosions and “We are happy to report that our officers and each month. All family income verify compliance with nuclear test ban treaties," deputies found fewer DUI suspects this year than must be counted including un- said NNSA Principal Assistant Deputy Adminis- last. We attribute that to people getting smart trator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Ken about driving sober,” said Lt. Ava Garavatti of the employment benefits and child Baker. “The launch advances President Obama’s Livermore police, campaign coordinator. support. broader nuclear nonproliferation agenda and At the Saturday checkpoint in Livermore, • Youth participants will strengthens the NNSA-USAF partnership that Dublin and Livermore officers screened more receive eight hours of pre-em- has ensured continuous global nuclear detonation than 2,000 motorists, arrested six for DUI and ployment training and then be detection coverage for nearly half a century." impounded more than 30 vehicles. assigned to a job site. The Avoid the 21 enforcement push started • Participants will receive Moreland Sentenced Friday, May 28. Increased enforcement included eight dollars per hour and work Livermore accountant Weldon Moreland in-city saturation DUI patrols, a sobriety check- a maximum of two hundred was sentenced last Wednesday to 17 years in point and freeway saturation by the Castro Val- hours for a maximum income prison for embezzling $2.66 million from nearly ley, Dublin, Hayward and Oakland squads of the of $1,600. two dozen of his accounting clients in a Ponzi California Highway Patrol. There are limited jobs avail- scheme. The campaign will target the Independence able. Summer Youth Employ- The scheme reportedly depleted the retirement Day weekend next. ment cannot guarantee place- nest eggs of several elderly people. Avoid the 21 is named for the number of ment for all eligible candidates. Maynard Weldon Moreland, 50, pleaded no police agencies in the county and is funded by Every effort will be made to contest in February to 21 counts of grand theft, a the California Office of Traffic Safety through place youth as close to their dozen counts of financial elder abuse and related the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- town of residence as possible. charges. tration. For more information and application procedures please call 925-565-5098.

Legislation Would Enable Livermore Valley Open Campus Legislation that would allow including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The concept McNerney to increase pay for for creation of the open campus National Laboratory and Sandia involves a shared, open campus the men and women serving our at the Lab and Sandia was ap- National Laboratories. between the two adjacent facili- country in combat zones were proved last week by the House “Our national labs are at the ties to connect lab scientists and included in the defense bill. of Representatives as part of the forefront of major scientific their discoveries with academia During a trip to Afghanistan National Defense Authorization breakthroughs, many of which and private industry to accelerate last year, Congressman McNer- Act (NDAA). can be used in the private sector research and commercialization ney met with soldiers who asked The NDAA will be taken up to develop new industries and of technologies in a research him to work to increase pay for by the Senate. create new jobs,” said Gara- park setting. the troops and shared their strug- Congressman John Gara- mendi. Under Phase 1, Flad will gle to make ends meet for their mendi last week voted for H.R. “Our defense budget now address the need for architec- families back home. Many men 5136, the National Defense Au- explicitly includes an expectation tural and engineering services thorization Act for Fiscal Year and work closely with LVOC and women in uniform haven’t that whenever possible, our na- seen an increase in military spe- 2011, which authorizes more tional labs will use their research leadership to provide a detailed than $720 billion for America’s “road map” defining all aspects cialty pay in years. to help develop American busi- The House approved in- defense budget. Garamendi was ness. Today, we’re one step closer of future development for the appointed to the House Armed new campus. The plan developed creases in pay for the troops in on the road to the Livermore the following categories: Hos- Services Committee earlier this Valley Open Campus.” by Flad will integrate recom- month. Stories filed on the web Mon- mendations related to programs tile Fire Pay (HFP), Imminent In an amendment similar day report that Flad Architects development, site planning, real Danger Pay (IDP), and Family to Congressman Garamendi’s has been selected by the Depart- estate development planning, Separation Allowance (FSA), recently introduced technology ment of Energy National Nuclear and maintenance and operations all of which were included in transfer bill, H.R. 5262, the de- Security Administration and the planning. Congressman McNerney’s legis- fense authorization requires that Office of Science to complete a lation. Both HFP and IDP would the National Nuclear Security Flad Architects specializes in master site planning study for the the planning and design of in- increase to $260 per month and Administration, subject to ap- Livermore Valley Open Campus FSA would increase to $285 per propriations, create technology novative facilities for healthcare, (LVOC). higher education, and science and month. transfer centers to enable pub- The approximately 110-acre The Senate is next expected lic research to advance private technology clients. development is a joint venture TROOPS PAY INCREASE to take up consideration of the enterprise and job creation at with Lawrence Livermore Na- America’s national laboratories, In addition, provisions cham- National Defense Authorization tional Laboratory and Sandia pioned by Congressman Jerry Act (NDAA).

PAGE 4 - The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 Conservative Group Meets EDITORIAL A group supporting conser- to the unobjectionable fifth and as compared to the preceding Small business leaders are apt to vative causes met last week in eighth — “Justice is blind and presidential ballots. Conserva- support fiscal conservatives, for Proposition 15: Yes Livermore to discuss ways to no one is above it,” and “It is not tives often do well in low turn-out example. Churches, Hispanic The Independent recommends a ‘yes’ vote on “take back our country” by em- un-American for me to disagree elections, he said. and African-American groups phasizing grass roots politics and with authority or to share my He also believes that the are often socially conservative, Proposition 15, the California Fair Elections Act. local elections. personal opinion.” energetic national organization while Asian-American groups The proposition changes the way election campaigns The group is called the 912 Some principles could be con- that won for Barack Obama is tend to be fiscally and socially are financed by removing the current ban on publicly Project, inspired at the national troversial. The seventh states in now “on to other topics” and will conservative. financed campaigns. The proposition establishes a level by conservative Fox televi- part, “Government cannot force not prove as helpful to the liberal Kirschbaum advocates care- sion personality Glenn Beck. 912 me to be charitable.” It raises cause in 2010. ful discipline in campaigning, voluntary pilot project to provide limited public refers to the day after 9/11, when concerns about whether this prin- Like Alan West, the Flori- with no one but the scheduler financing for Secretary of State candidates in 2014 Americans are thought to have ciple allows citizens to refuse to da congressional candidate, he organizing a candidate’s time, and 2018. If successful, the public financing could felt united, patriotic and beyond pay taxes that support education, expressed his belief that loss no one but the press officer (or be expanded to other offices. partisan politics following the welfare or foreign aid? of the 2008 election involved the candidate) speaking to media, attack on New York ’s World Similarly, regarding families, deception. West, in a video, and so on. The proposition contains the following provisions: Trade Center . the fourth principle states that said, “We got tricked in 2008.” Opposition research is essen- Candidates who agree to use public funds must prove Last week’s meeting, held at “My spouse and I are the ulti- Kirschbaum used the metaphor tial: What has the opponent said they have substantial support by gathering signatures Livermore Airport, was orga- mate authorities, not the govern- of marital infidelity. “I know in the distant past, not just the and $5 contributions from 7,500 registered voters. nized by Mimi Steel, a retired Air ment.” There are questions as how spouse A feels when spouse current campaign? Are there in- Participating candidates are banned from raising or Force officer who heads a loose to whether this refers only to B is cheating. We weren’t paying consistencies? What companies organization of five Bay Area 912 personal values and customs, like attention and the liberals were and civic organizations has she or spending money beyond the limited funds. Candidates Project chapters. religious choices, social activities cheating on us.” he been associated with? What can only spend on legitimate expenses. Violators Activities ranging from watch- and reading material; or would He advocates a certain amount lawsuits have been filed against would face fines, possible jail time, and prohibitions ing a filmed discussion by the late it allow parents to flout laws of deception himself to win these organizations? Where do from running for office in the future. Red Skelton of the meaning of regarding child labor, education elections – nothing illegal, just donations come from, and are the Pledge of Allegiance to an and welfare? hoping for surprise. “I’m a big family members on the payroll? No taxpayer dollars are used to finance the cam- incendiary video showing Florida The full text of the principles fan of sneaking up on people” An opponent’s past activities paigns. Prop 15 pays for itself, primarily through a congressional candidate Alan and their 12 associated “values,” who “don’t know we’re coming” and associations don’t need to be $350 per year registration fee on lobbyists, lobbying West exhorting his followers to which include concepts like hon- because they are focused on past illegal to be useful in a campaign, firms, and lobbyist employers. save the country. There was also esty, reverence, humility, hard success and long-shot elections at he said. advice from San Francisco politi- work and personal responsibility, the national level, he said. He noted that political cam- Given the example of the current primary cam- cal strategist Steve Kirschbaum can be found at the 912 website, Winning low level elections paigns can’t be last-minute if paign, where over $100 million is being spent on a on how to win a campaign. http://www.the912project.com/ will enable conservatives to they want to reach a full range governor’s race, it is time to look at other options. About 35 attended. The meet- Last week’s meeting in Liver- change the political dynamic and of voters. They also can’t slack Publicly financed campaigns would provide a more ing did not endorse candidates, more dealt mostly with more alter resource distribution, he off at the end. A large fraction of ballot propositions or specific mundane issues, such as how to believes. For example, conser- votes will be decided just before level playing field. political positions, although win a campaign. Political con- vatives could move to “withhold the election. A ‘yes’ vote on Proposition 15 would make it easier individuals spoke out from time sultant Steve Kirschbaum noted money from sanctuary cities,” There is a kind of holiday rule for people who don’t have personal fortunes to run to time in favor of someone’s three rules of campaigning: You which protect illegal immigrants, of thumb for deciding votes, he for office. It would also remove some of the ability election. Steel gently steered can’t change the world if you and “withhold money from a state said: 30 percent of voters make the meeting away from argu- don’t win elections; there are university that doesn’t provide a up their minds on candidates by of powerful interest groups to buy influence through ments about specific campaigns no small elections; and winning balanced education.” “Balanced Memorial Day, 30 percent more large campaign donations. or candidates. campaigns is habit-forming. This education” was not defined. by Labor Day, 30 percent more At least locally, the 912 Proj- last means that success in local Kirschbaum is not optimistic by Halloween and the last 10 ect is a forum, Steel said in an elections leads to further success about winning assembly seats in percent on election day. interview after the meeting. “It’s at higher levels of government. the liberal Bay Area this Fall, but The average voter “is contact- not Democratic or Republican. In Kirschbaum’s view, conser- thinks that statewide, 17 might ed seven times before deciding The Independent Recommends: It’s a non-group group,” meaning vatives now have the advantage “go red, if we concentrate on to vote for a candidate,” imply- that it is not formally structured of energy and momentum, partly family value voters.” ing that it is essential to target Measure D (Oak Grove referendum): No but instead offers people a place because of historical trends in One of his key rules of cam- prospective voters with repeated and time to discuss conservative voting and partly because of the paign strategy is, “Don’t split communications like mailer, per- Zone 7 Water Board: John Greci, Sarah Palmer, ideas. character of the liberal national the conservative vote.” He sonal visits and phone calls. Bill Stevens, and Vic Macias At the national level, Beck organization that elected Barack believes it is essential to “build For those who see themselves and the 912 Project have been Obama. coalitions” among groups that in the conservative camp or critical of both major parties for There is typically a drop-off have similar, not necessarily would like to know more about Superior Court Judge: John Creighton allowing government to grow too in voter turnout following ma- identical, views. “Seventy-five it, the Tri Valley chapter of the big and intrusive in their view. jor elections like 2008, he said, percent agreement (with coalition 912 Project meets every fourth Proposition 15: Yes The 912 organization espouses citing declines of roughly 11, partners) is good.” Understand- Thursday at 7 p.m. at 636 Termi- nine principles. They range 16 and 18 percent in the three ing different broad constituencies nal Circle, Livermore Municipal from the proud and patriotic first most recent mid-term elections can lead to valuable alliances. Airport. principle, “ America is good,”

SUSTAINABILITY (continued from page one) OAK GROVE rebate and a 30 percent tax credit (continued from page one) simple things. One business had involved to make the loan more instead work with neighbors to ments made regarding the ameni- designated as “residential” in limited amount of development. the power turned on all of the affordable. create a plan they would sup- ties the development would bring the city’s voter-approved Gen- It would also help protect the time for 6300 computers, putting Sonoma County projects an port. are misleading. In addition, the eral Plan. It is within the urban urban growth boundary, because them in the sleep mode when they 8 percent gain in construction There are 33 donors listed on process leading up to the council growth boundary. the 496 acres would be under a were not in use. jobs because of the program, said the anti-Measure D campaign re- approval was flawed. Proponents wonder how op- permanent easement. “They were always told that Lovins. By contrast, construction ports. All but one are Pleasanton Misleading statements relate ponents would acquire the open As for grading and dumping was the most efficient, because jobs in neighboring Napa County residents. to school fees. Literature distrib- space, parks and trails that would of dirt, supporters of Measure you would use more energy to have dropped by 3 percent. The The largest donor is Richard uted by proponents of Measure come with the development. D have said that the dirt that start up the computer again. It Bay Area numbers are down by Pugh, with $600. Others who D touts $2 million that would be They point out that if Measure D is removed will be dispersed was not true. They ordered them 2 percent. have donated to defeat Measure D paid to the school district. Oppo- were approved, it could open the evenly; it won’t be dumped into turned off. They saved $700,000 Lovins said that sustainabil- are Madhu Dhillon $500, Sandra nents point out that those fees are door for 2000 acres of open space valleys. the first year,” said Lovins. ity is “a good way to get the McNeil $500, Stanley McEtchin for facilities only. It is a one time in southeast Pleasanton. Other Proponents also point to the DuPont cut greenhouse gases economy going again.” She $242.45, Carolyn Newton, $100, fee. It would not save programs landowners could follow the ex- taxes that would be paid to the in their operations between 1990 contrasted Sonoma’s program to Nathan Janken $193.90, Mar- or teachers. ample set by Oak Grove, provid- city as a reason for supporting and 2010 by 65 percent. It saved the efforts of opponents of AB go Tarver $100, Karla Brown Opponents also declare that ing open space in exchange for a the development. the firm $2.2 billion per year. 32, which sets requirements to $200, Greg O’Connor $200, Wil- in planning the development, That $2.2 billion is also their an- lower carbon emissions by 2020. liam Rasnick $200, Brian Arkin the developer talked to a hand nual profit, said Lovins. The opponents argue that nothing $96.40, Kay Ayala $100, and Ed selected group of people from the John Deere Credit Union in should be done now because “the EXPANSION McGovern $100. area. The negotiations focused on (continued from page one) decades. They expressly say that Illinois cut its expenses through economy is down,” she said. Oak Grove was approved by reducing the number of houses Burnham. most, if not all, will be for storage conservation methods. They not Lovins and Hoffman also a 4 to 1 vote of the city council. from 98 to 51, not on grading The TVC board supports of equipment. The subsequent only saved money, but it boosted criticized Proposition 16, which A referendum was launched, or location of the homes, they the contents of a letter sent by passage of Measure D is not ap- employee morale. “People want will require a two-thirds vote which qualified for the ballot. declare. county planning director Albert plicable,” said Lanferman. to work for a company that is of city or county residents if a It was placed on the upcoming Opponents believe defeat- Lopez on Oct. 5, 2009, to Ideal’s Lopez’s letter said that the committed to sustainability,” municipal power company is ballot following several years of ing Measure D would allow the attorney, David Lanferman. It PD zoning did exist when the said Lovins. formed. Currently no election litigation over the legality of the landowner to come back with a concludes that the existing size storage facility began in 1983. Sustainability also creates is needed. Backers of Prop. 16 referendum. A Court of Appeal plan that follows the guidelines of the RV storage area is per- Measure D made the yard a non- jobs, said Lovins. She cited argue that voters should have a determined that the referendum for building on ridges as estab- missible. However, Measure D, conforming use. That means that Sonoma County, the first in say on whether their municipality was legal and sent it back to the lished by Measure PP. Measure passed by voters in 2000, does the original size of the yard stays. California to create a program of gets into the power business. city council to either rescind the PP was approved last November not allow expansion. Any expansion would continue state-authorized loan financing Lovins and Hoffman said that development or place it on a by Pleasanton voters. “Unless Measure D is amend- the non-conforming use, and is that enables property owners to passage of Prop. 16 on June 8 ballot for voters to decide. The Proponents also accuse their ed by Alameda County voters, banned by Measure D, according add energy conservation and gen- would hurt sustainability greatly decision was to place it on the opposition of providing false or Ideal Boat and Camper Storage to Lopez. eration devices to buildings. from the standpoint of prevent- June 8 ballot. misleading statements. will be limited to its existing Measure D was approved Property owners obtain a loan ing public ownership that could Opponents of Measure D have Proponents point out that the footprint,” writes Lopez. by county voters. Among other for the construction, and pay it purchase more green power for called Oak Grove an environ- location of homes can be inter- Lanferman told The Indepen- provisions, it prohibits urban back as a lien on property taxes. consumers. They pointed out mental disaster because it would preted differently. They state that dent June 1 that he believes that commercial uses in areas zoned There is also a solar incentive that the main backer of Prop. 16 locate buildings and access roads Oak Grove homes are not located Measure D does not apply to is PG&E. for agriculture. mainly on the hillsides and ridg- on what might be described as Ideal’s application. He said that Migliore said that the expan- es. They say that large quantities a traditional ridge. The highest the property has a PD zoning, and sion is needed because of high of dirt would be moved to prepare building pad will be at 790 feet, is grandfathered in. All the ap- demand for the facility. Some housing sites, cutting off the below the best defined ridge in plicant is looking for is a review prices are one-half to one-third tops of ridges. The dirt would the southeast area at 1265 feet. of the site plan. as much as the competition, so PARCEL TAX be dumped into valleys. Large Building height is limited to 35 “Our position is that the (continued from page one) demand is high. There is a wait- houses, up to 12,500 square feet, feet, placing homes much lower county’s land use plans have had ing list for several of the storage special meeting during summer would be visible from elsewhere than the main ridge. Nearly the policies in place for the past four sizes; others are nearly full. him July 1. She agreed with the vacation. in the city. entire Oak Grove property is decision that the board decided Assistant Superintendent Luz They also charge that state- to adopt. Cazares said that making the The district’s committee on decision in July will enable the revenue enhancement will be in- district to have a little clearer volved in hiring the consultants, overall budget picture, which can said board members. impact the size of a parcel tax. (Opinions voiced in letters With the need to advertise for “The proposed grading to be (Fire) Hazard” areas.” “The pro- being offered. Trustee Valerie Arkin made it published in Mailbox are those done with the subdivision would posed residences lie beyond the Oak Grove will not solve our proposals and interview firms, clear that simply by seeking con- of the author and do not neces- “cut” the top of the main ridge Fire Department’s five minute school district’s budget crisis. the board probably won’t be sultants the board is not talking sarily reflect the opinion of The bisecting the site in order to ac- travel time which could affect School Impact Fees for facilities able to make a decision on hiring about a specific amount for a tax Independent. Letter Policy: The commodate the main access road emergency access to the site.” come in over time as individual until July, when it would call a or authorizing such an election. Independent will not publish from Hearst Drive, the individual The Planning Commission did lot owners receive approval for anonymous letters, nor will it courts, and a narrow area adjoin- not certify the EIR for the project construction. There is no $2 publish letters without names. Abusive letters may be rejected ing the roads corresponding to because the EVA (emergency million dollar windfall for our or edited. Frequent letter writers the front yards of the building vehicle access) through Grey schools. may have publication of their sites..” Eagle Estates was unresolved. Vote NO on Measure D. Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Vote No to protect the safety There still is no agreement for Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell letters delayed.). (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout of the neighborhoods adjacent this EVA. Yes on Measure D to the proposed development. Vote No to require the de- James Yee No on Measure D The following statements are veloper to comply with Measure The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Cindy McGovern Pleasanton Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Application to Mail at Periodical Postage Prices Pending at the contained In the Environmental PP. This is not a property rights Livermore Post Office and additional mailing offices. The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www. Pleasanton Let's be honest, most of the independentnews.com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Impact Report (EIR) for the issue. The owners of this prop- people who are against Measure Independent, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. Vote No to preserve the natural contour of our Southeast project. “The entire Lin property erty can return with a proposal D are residents of the area. They Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 is classified by the Pleasanton that complies with the hillside during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. Hills. already have their kingdoms on Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. General Plan as having “High protections of Measure PP and the hill. Therefore they don't want The June 13, 2007 Planning (More MAILBOX, page 8) Commission staff report states, (Fire) Hazard” and “Extreme provides the open space currently The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 - PAGE 5 Agreement Reached to Work On Energy Storage System Arnold Magnetic Technolo- over “active” magnetic bearing to a new level of sophistication,” gies (Arnold) and Lawrence systems, which employ elec- said Annemarie Meike, a busi- Livermore National Laboratory tromagnets. In contrast, passive ness development executive at (LLNL) have signed an agree- magnetic bearings, as developed LLNL. “The world rolls on bear- ment to start working together at LLNL, do not use electromag- ings and these passive magnetic on a passive magnetic bearing nets, and therefore neither require bearings have the potential to system initially intended for bulk electrical power for operation render a broad range of tech- storage flywheel energy storage nor the complicated sensors and nologies commercially viable systems, but one that may also control circuits that are required through mechanical and energy be transferable to other applica- to stabilize an active magnetic efficiency.” tions. bearing system. Upon completion of the de- This collaboration combines “The main purpose of this sign and construction of the research and analysis performed collaboration is to combine the passive magnetic bearing sys- by LLNL’s Richard Post, who efforts of an industry leader and tem, which is estimated to take has many years of experience a national laboratory in order to about six months, both LLNL in magnetic theory and a large improve the passive magnetic and Arnold will have prototypes portfolio of resultant inventions, bearing technology available for testing and demonstration to along with Arnold’s more than 70 today. This could lead to highly potential users. The work is being years of industry experience and efficient solutions for other alter- performed under a demonstration expertise in design and manu- native energy systems like wind Cooperative Research and Devel- facturing of high performance turbines and electric vehicles,” opment Agreement (CRADA). magnets and precision magnetic according to John De Leon, who Headquartered in Rochester, assemblies. is a business development engi- N.Y., Arnold Magnetic Tech- Passive magnetic bearings are neer at Arnold. nologies (www.arnoldmagnetics. currently used today, in limited Post and others at LLNL com) is a private company with quantity, in uninterruptible power also are enthusiastic about the six facilities in the United States, supplies, such as flywheel en- collaboration because of the two in Europe and two in Asia ergy storage systems, as well as opportunities it brings for the producing permanent and bonded couplers, motors, compressors, commercialization of new ideas magnets, precision assemblies, generators, magnetic levitation that have come out of research reprographic assemblies, field transportation, and even medical projects at the Laboratory. shaping electromagnets, and devices. “Dick Post’s passive magnetic ultra-thin foils for magnetic and They have many advantages bearings bring energy efficiency non-magnetic applications. Regional Effort to Reduce Pension Costs The Livermore City Council ERS). compensation, rather than the voted recently to take part in a As a result of the economic final year of employment, to set regional effort to reduce the cost downtown, investments made pension rate. of pensions. by the system have steadily Councilmember Doug Horner The Alameda County City decreased. The result is that commented, “It makes a lot of Managers Association and Con- the rates paid by agencies into sense. In my opinion it is neces- tra Costa Public Managers As- the system have increased. The sary.” sociation are working together to losses will be covered over the Councilmember John March- institute regional pension reform. next thirty years. The increased and supported the proposal. The proposal recommends that rates may hit cities just as they However, he spoke to the issue cities within the region work are beginning to recover from the from the viewpoint of a public toward having employees pay impacts of the recession. employee. He did say that he a portion of their pensions. In City Manager Linda Barton was surprised that city employees addition, a two tiered system is told the council, “The cost of were not currently making a con- suggested. Under the two tiered pensions is becoming unsustain- tribution towards their pensions. system, city employees hired af- able. We can’t afford the number “I’ve paid my 8 percent a year.” ter the reforms are negotiated by of employees receiving the cur- He added that people complain the respective cities would have rent level of pensions. We looked about pensions that go to public a different pension plan. for a way to make adjustments employees. However, private em- For over seventy years, the so employees could continue to ployees have access to year-end state and local governments have receive a fair retirement pack- bonuses and profit sharing. Pub- offered “defined benefit” retire- age. We believe the proposal will lic employees make less money, ment plan to employees. This reduce costs and provide for a but receive pensions. system provides a guaranteed an- generous retirement benefit.” A staff report notes that short nual pension based on retirement Barton said that all cities will of comprehensive state action, age, salary, years of service and work with their employees and any significant pension reform a benefit factor multiplier. Most their bargaining groups. will only happen on a city-by-city municipalities participate in the One of the changes under basis. Negotiations for pension California Public Employees’ the two tier system would aver- reform would begin as labor Retirement System (CALP- age the three highest years of agreements expire. PAGE 6 - The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010

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Amador Swimming Catherine Breed and Tory Houston led the way to the Amador Valley High School varsity girls swimming and diving team’s sixth place finish at NCS. Breed finished second in the 200 Free (All-American) and third in the 500 Free (All-American). She also swam on the Medley Relay that set a new school record by over 2 full seconds (1:47.40) and anchored the 400 FR that ranks 4th All-Time in School History. In addition, she led off Friday's Relay and achieved her third All-American time of the season in the 100 Free. Houston was equally impressive, earning Swimmer of the Meet with her fourth in the 100 Breast (a new school record, 1:02.07 - All-American), a fifth in the 200 IM (third All-Time in School History - All-American), and was a member of 200 medley relay and 400 free relay. She set new The Rage U11 Premier girls fought till the bitter end for their first personal best times every single time she hit the water over the course of the weekend. place position against the Livermore Rampage 98. It was a total An impressive feat. team contribution. Forwards Rachel Rice, Jo Salinas, Megan In another impressive feat, all three relays swam in finals. The medley relay Von Sosen, Sarah Broacha took numerous shots on goal, but team of Danielle Stickler, Houston, Breed, were shut down by the Rampage defense. Midfielders Hunter and Kirsten Brand in the medley relay set a new school record and earned All-American Vice, Bianca Stubler, Jessica Hayes, Sam Frost, Sadie Grozier, status. Natalie Wong, Emma McGuiness, Brooke Williams and Mia Banducci did their part to move the Ali Hernbroth, and Rachel Miller swam the 200 free relay while the 400 free relay team, ball forward, but the Rage could just not convert. As good as which earned All-American consideration, the Rampage defense was Pleasanton’s was even better, backs was composed of Wong, Brand, Houston, Ariana Nino, Tiara Lewis, Lorna Roberts, Amy Schoendienst and and Breed. Not to be forgotten, the Amador diving Photos - Doug Jorgensen Haley Okumura were stellar in silencing any Livermore attempts team placed all four girls in the top 16. The Dons were the only team in the Section to The Foothill High School Falcons and keeper Juliet Allen ensured there would be absolutely no do this. Marina Mihov finished sixth, Emma men's varsity lacrosse team Livermore goals. These two arch rivals ended with a nil-nil game, Rigl came in eighth, Gabby Schulz 11th, and Haley Brott - 13th. (photo at left) fell to De La Salle but it was enough to keep the Rage on top with a 6-2-0 spring In other notable personal performances, for the first time this season, season and the division title. (Photo by Erin Salinas) Stickler’s backstroke swim marks only the fourth girl in school history to break the losing in double overtime in 1:00.00 barrier, Chelsea Finn's entry time the North Coast Section (NCS) from EBALs in the 100 breast marks only championship game, 10-11. The the fifth girl in School History to break the 1:10.00 barrier, Kirsten Brand swam to two Falcons took home the NCS new personal bests in the 200 Free & 500 2nd place banner and medals. Free (15th & 12th All-Time), and Roshni Nair's entry time from EBALs in the 500 Free The team still maintains its #1 ranks 18th All-Time. In addition, three girls LaxPower ranking in the North 'Class' Records were broken on the weekend: Coast, as well as its 3rd place Breed, a junior, in the 100 and 200 Free, and Houston, also a junior, 100 breast. ranking in the west and #3 in the The Amador Valley varsity boys swim- state. The Amador Valley High ming and diving team scored their second highest team placing since 1991 at the NCS School girls' varsity lacrosse meet. The Dons finished fourth overall with team (top photo) saw its seven- 158 points. All three relays swam in Finals game winning streak come to an something that had been done only twice before in School History (1991, 2001). Swim- end, with a 6 to 5 loss to Monte ming on these relays were Nick Johnston, Vista High School in the NCS Krish Rajagopalan, Tim McLaughlin and Jack Payan in the medley, Andrew Seitz, championship game. Amador kept Payan, Bryan Hughes and Kyle Surber in the the contest tight and battled hard. 200 free. The 400 free relay team of Seitz, In the end they could not regain Rajagopalan Hughes, and Surber posted an All-American consideration time, narrowly effective control to recapture missing the automatic time. the lead. In men's baseball, both The Dons also posted several great individual performances: Foothill and Amador advanced Tyler Pullen finished second overall in to the semifinals in the NCS diving, after tearing ankle ligaments in a fall Auction - Megan Guerra, Reese Lombardi, third base. Savannah Fried had a single and playoffs. Amador defeated Deer The Pleasanton U12 Rage AC White team captured the 2010 Nor during practice only four weeks earlier. Lydia Muentz; The Hopyard Alehouse & stole to second base. Construction Testing Surber grabbed a third in the 100 Free, Grill - Julia Gonsman, Sarah Green, Mia Services: Claire Wagner made a great play Valley, 3 to 2, while Foothill got Cal Premiere League’s Silver division title on Saturday, May 22. where he posted a new school record of 46.54 Hildebrand in right field to throw a runner out at first. past Heritage 4 to 2. Amador It has been a great season for the girls with a record of 7 wins, - All-American, Honorable Mention, and a Jabwire vs. Fernando’s Mexican Restau- Katelyn Antilla had three strike outs in a played James Logan, Foothill fourth in the 50 Free, again a new school rant: Fernando's Mexican Restaurant’s Most single inning. Maggie Cirves had a great 3 ties, and no losses. On Saturday, they were at the top of their record time of 21.32 again AA Honorable Outstanding Defensive Players: Anyslee hit for an RBI. Top Players: Construction took on California on Wednesday game with sharp, quick passes, awesome offense and defense, Mention. He also anchored both Free Relays Roberts, Emeline Swyers and Rachel Lem- Testing Services - Katelyn Antilla, Maggie in the semifinals. and recorded the fastest relay splits in school mon. Outstanding Hitting: Nina Balestreri Cirves, Claire Wagner; TIMMCGUIRE.NET and, above all, great teamwork. Pictured are (top row) Coach Dave history: 21.01 in the 200 FR, and 45.96 in and Isabella Fragomeli. Top Players: Fernan- Alain Pinel Realtors - Savannah Fried, Ally Shaw, Rylee Atkins, Megan Martin, Jazzy Dessouky, Miranda the 400 FR. do’s Mexican Restaurant - Rachel Lemmon, Riter, Karlee Schweitzer. Seitz took second in the 200 IM, a new Anyslee Roberts, Emeline Swyers Major Teal Division: Mancebo Cor- Spring, Heather Jackson, Amanda Jensen, Alyssa Chau; (center school record, 1:51.80 - All-American, and a TPC Softball vs. Accurate ImpressionsL poration 13, Hyatt-Summerfield Suites 5: of the game. After the Diamondbacks scored row) Gabby Cabrera, Nicole Tsuno, Olivia Christensen, Kelly seventh in the 500 Free (All-American). For TPC Softball, Maggie and Maya played Mancebo Corporation beat Hyatt-Summer- 2 runs in the top of the sixth to tie the game Hughes posted a third in 500 Free, break- well at short stop and third base, while field Suites 13 to 5 in the first round of the at 5 runs apiece, Joshua Zielinski led off the O’Neill, Lisa DeFeo, Darcy Kron; (front row) Sadie Moore, Kaitlyn ing the AV Frosh Record with a 4:34.69 - All- Madelyn got a great hit! For Accurate Impres- playoffs. Mancebo Corporation collected bottom of the inning for the Giants with his Franciscovich, Sabrina D’Ambrosio, and Mildreth Gil. American, and an eighth in 200 Free. sions, we want to recognize Camille, Amelie, sixteen hits, as five girls had a multi-hit game. second single of the game. After advancing In other notable performances, Rajago- and Bella for their great contributions. Top Carrigan James was two for three with four on a stolen base and another single, Zielinski palan recorded a new best time in the 100 Players: TPC Softball - Maggie Loll, Maya RBI's. Carrigan's booming home run in the scored the game winning run on a walk-off Free, Johnston’s entry time from EBALs in Morgenstern, Madeline Riddle; Accurate fifth inning helped seal the game for Mancebo single by first baseman Andrew Messner to the 100 Back broke the AV Frosh Record Impressions - Amelie Chabot, Camille Corporation. Cassidy Holmes was three for end the game. with a 54.06, McLaughlin’s entry time from Rodriguez, Bella Shraff three with three RBI's. Meghan Fletcher was Giants 12, A's 5: Giants' slugger Joey EBALs in the 200 IM ranks 10th All-Time Minor Teal Division: Association two for four, Brianna Jack and Diane Hadley Sullivan nailed a single in the bottom of the in Amador Valley School History and 15th Management Solutions, LLC 4, ViewMo- were two for three. Mancebo Corporation first, but was left stranded as A's right-hander in the 500 Free. Jason Chen's entry time bileDental.com 2: Association Management pitchers, Diane Hadley, Paige Jones, and Garrett Barker pitched his way out of a jam. In in the 100 Back ranks eighth All-Time in Solutions, LLC was led by Allyson Amaral Jenn Teitell, held Hyatt-Summerfield Suites the fourth, Sullivan worked the count to earn School History, Payan recovered nicely from who had several excellent plays at first to five runs in seven innings. Hyatt-Sum- a base on balls, stole second and third, then his broken wrist early in the season to help base and got a rally going with a single in merfield Suites were led by Isable (Izzy) later scored on a passed ball. Defensively, the Boys' 200 Free Relay Team be named the third inning, Hannah Myers who had a Perlman, Nicole Costa, and Jillie Eicher. Giants outfield David Salinas did a great job 'All-League' at EBALs the previous week, double, and Helena Haase who pitched two Besides pitching, Izzy had quite a night cutting off solid hits by A's batters to keep and to be named All-American - Honorable scoreless innings and had a double and an with the bat, as she was four for four. Jillie them from taking extra bases. On the mound Mention at North Coast. RBI. ViewMobileDental.com was led by threw four strong innings and was three for for the Giants, hurler Luke Hernandez pitched Mia Battilega who had six strike-outs over four at the plate. Nicole had two hits in four the last four innings of the game, allowing three innings, Grace Nielsen who caught a at bats. Top Players: Mancebo Corporation just 3 hits and striking out 8. Pleasanton Girls Softball pop fly and hit a double, and Maddie David - Cassidy Holmes, Brianna Jack, Carrigan Giants 9, A's 5: Colin Schenone made Pleasanton Girls Softball League who had a single off kid pitch. Top Players: James; Hyatt-Summerfield Suites - Nicole his pitching debut for the Giants and did a highlights: Association Management Solutions, LLC Costa, Jillie Eicher, Izzy Perlman fantastic job. Schenone also continued to T-Ball: Mike Sanders vs. Hyatt-Sum- - Allyson Amaral, Helena Haase, Hannah play excellent defense for the Giants at both merfield Suites: There was excitement in Myers; ViewMobileDental.com - Mia Bat- second base and center field. Leading off the the air as Mike Sanders took the field against tilega, Maddie David, Grace Nielsen Livermore National LL top of the third inning for the Giants, lead-off Hyatt-Summerfield Suites. As for Mike Sand- Construction Testing Services 6, Livermore National Little League hitter Christian Petrie laid down a beautiful ers, it was their last game of the season and TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Realtors 1: highlights: bunt and narrowly beat out the throw to first. they needed to go out with a bang. To start TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Realtors: AAA Division: Giants 6, Diamondbacks Petrie went on to score on a solid double by the game off, Sophie Youngberg from Mike Karlee Schweitzer pitched a great game. Ally 5: Victor Samara smashed a 2-out single in the John Takemura, who had a season-high 4 The 8-U Livermore Smoke softball team played in the Summer Sanders tagged out an incoming runner on Riter got a hit and stole two bases to reach second inning to knock in the Giants' first run RBIs for the game. Takemura pitched the second. To keep the momentum in the out Kick Off Tournament over Memorial Day weekend. Pictured are field going Mike Sanders’s Lydia Carabello (back row, left to right) Manager Katie Duarte, Coach Kevin Krenz, and Lauren Pollack worked together for an out on first. Audrey Davis also had some Amber Thomas, Emily Montes, Chandler Duarte, Jodi Bryant, outstanding fielding as she played the pitcher Madeline Allum, Coach Joe Shepherd, Coach David Montes; position. Hyatt- Summerfield Suites’ lead off hitter was Natalie O'Sullivan with a huge hit (front row) Skyler Shepherd, Eliana Eme, Tiffany Rucker, Anika to the outfield. Brooke Inman also had her Jensen, and Gretchen Krenz. share of hard hits as well as good out fielding. One of the last up was Hyatt-Summerfield Suites’ Erica Haley with a huge hit to left Co-Founder in Hall of Fame begins on August 1 and concludes in early field. The ball was fielded and tossed in for Livermore Junior Football League has November. close safe by the Mike Sanders catcher Au- announced that one of its co-founders and For additional information, interested drey Townsend. Top Players: Mike Sanders leaders, Joe Rose, was honored by the Tri- parents should visit: www.LivermoreJunior- - Audrey Davis, Audrey Townsend, Sophie Valley Sports Hall of Fame on April 29, Football.com. President and Vice-President Youngberg; Hyatt-Summerfield Suites - Ella 2010 in dinner hosted by the Easter Seals of LJFL are Jim Burke and Jon Parker. McCarthy, Erica Haley, Brooke Inman of the Bay Area. Micro Division: Greyhound Proper- Joe was awarded the Bob Vincent Com- ties vs. All Star Sports: The make-up game munity Service Award for his devotion to Meet Raiders between these two teams highlighted how the youth of the Tri-Valley. Over 40 years Current and former Raiders will be at much all the girls have improved over the ago, Joe helped found Pleasanton Junior Granada High School in Livermore on Sat., season. For Greyhound Properties Amanda Football League. Joe quipped, “I think it’s June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dilger, Grace Schaefer, and Lexi Whitney awesome to be inducted into the Tri-Valley The school is located at 400 Wall Street, had an outstanding game making big hits Sports Hall of Fame with friends and people Livermore. and fielding well. For All Star Sports, Valerie I admire.” Those attending will learn about the McKeever had a great hit, Tara Daly did super LJFL is founded under the principle fitness, nutrition, conditioning and safety at pitching, and Emma Chandler had a good that every Livermore child who wants to involved in youth football and cheerleading overall game. Top Players: Greyhound Prop- play football or cheer should have the op- today. The event is hosted by Livermore erties - Amanda Dilger, Grace Schaefer, Lexi portunity. Youth Football and Cheer, Granada High Whitney; All Star Sports - Emma Chandler, Football participants will learn the fun- School, Livermore High School and Vine- Tara Daly, Valerie McKeever damentals of contact football in a safe and yard Christian High School. Jabwire vs. Fernando's Mexican Restau- positive environment and play regardless of Admission is $5 for ages 12 and over rant: Top Players: Jabwire - Anna Baalman, talent level or ability. Cheer participants will $3 ages 4-12 and free for ages 3 and under. Kate Reedy, Madeline Shimy; Fernando’s learn the fundamentals, cheer at games and Admission includes 1 autograph from the Mexican Restaurant - Sammy Gray, Aynslee compete locally. All games will be played in players. Information will be available on Roberts, Emmy Swyers Livermore at the high schools. All practices area football camps as well. Visit the pro- Contra Costa Co. Public Auto Auction will take place in Livermore. The season gram website at www.Livermorekids.com or vs. The Hopyard Alehouse & Grill: Top contact the Athletic Director Eric with ques- Players: Contra Costa Co. Public Auto The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 - PAGE 7

final 4 innings for the Giants scattering A's innings. Ian Toland hit a huge single in the Pleasanton Seahawks $50 Seniors (50+) and $50 for Teens includes Registration form on: www.laspositascol- Triathlon Series, call 209-795-7832 or visit hits but managing to find a way to keep them 2nd inning that earned 2 RBIs. Matthew Klein The day after the High School North greens fees, cart and dinner. lege.edu/athletics. Contact Lindsay Wisely their Web site at www.onyourmarkevents. from crossing the plate. also earned an RBI in the 2nd inning. For Coast Section Championships the Pleasanton The tournament includes holes for Lon- with questions: [email protected]. com. the Cubs, Jacob Blanchard made two great Seahawks had another outstanding showing gest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole-in-One All proceeds benefit Las Positas College defensive catches in the 2nd inning. Elijah at the WCAB Jr+ “Day After” Meet on May and a Putting Contest plus a special “Grip Women’s Basketball Granada Little League Kutsenda hit a lead off single in the top of 23, 2010. It and Rip It” appearance by Dublin mascot Women's Triathlon Granada Little League highlights: the 3rd. Shane Cliffton hit a 2 run home run The Seahawks posted a slew of lifetime Glen the Guide. The 2010 Trek Women Triathlon Series, Majors - Diamondbacks 7, Dodgers 6. in the top of the 4th to tie the game. He also best times: Daniel Cheng—3/3, Bernie Mar- For more information, please contact the Triathlon Series with races planned in eight markets across Top hitters Diamondbacks - Nick Stanley pitched 6 strike outs in a row, hit a single, tin—4/5, Emily Saccullo—4/4, and Jason Parks and Community Services Department Saturday, June 21 is the kick off to On the United States, is coming to the Shadow - HR, single, RBI, 2R; Ryan Reeves - HR, and stole 2 bases in the 6th inning. Cubs beat Yu—4/4. In addition, Tim McLaughlin at (925) 556-4500. Your Mark Events’ 23rd annual Tri-For-Fun Cliffs Recreation Area in Pleasanton, on June single, 2RBI, 1R; Dodgers – Kyle Emrich the Tigers 4 to 3. These teams will face off earned a new section time in the 200 free Triathlon Series, at Shadow Cliffs Park in 27. The Trek Women Triathlon Series joins - 2 singles, 2R; Nick Lind - single, RBI, 2R; again for a tie breaker. Top players for the (1:46.92), Chelsea Finn earned a new far Pleasanton, On Your Mark Event’s Tri-For- the Danskin Triathlon Series, another Xxtra Top pitchers Diamondbacks - Michael Steim Tigers: Drew Brauderick, Ian Toland, and Baseball Camps Fun Triathlon Series. Mile property, as the only major women’s westerns time in the 400 IM (5:01.82), Livermore High Varsity Baseball Coach - 6IP, 5H, 5K, 5R; Dodgers - Austin McMillan Matthew Klein. Top players for the Cubs: and Nick Johnston earned three new sec- Utilizing the lake and rolling hills of triathlon events created by women, run by - 5IP, 7H, 5R, 8K. In the third and deciding Jacop Blanchard, Elijah Kutsenda, and David Perotti is hosting two summer camps. Shadow Cliff Park and the flat paved roads women, exclusively for women. tional times in the 100 fly (54.11), 200 Back Each camper will receive individual instruc- game of the first round of the playoffs, the Shane Cliffton. (1:56.10), and the 200 Free (1:45.39). running through Pleasanton and Livermore, Maggie Sullivan, Trek Series Director Diamondbacks edged the Dodgers in a Tigers 2, Cubs 1: In yet another battle tion from coaches and Livermore High play- the Tri-For-Fun features a course distance and president of The Xxtra Mile has been taut thriller, and a great pitching match-up till the end game between the Tigers and the ers, a snack each day and a camp shirt. There of 400-yard Swim (warm, clean lake); an integral force in women’s triathlons, and between the D'back's Michael Steim and the Cubs, the Tigers were victorious by a narrow are two 5-12 year old camps that cost $100 11-mile bike (loop course, flat streets); at the forefront of creating opportunities for Dodgers' Austin McMillan. The back and margin of 2 to 1 to win the second half of LifeStyleRx Tiger Sharks and $125. The two dates are: June 28-July 3.1-mile run (rolling fire trail). The course women in the sport of triathlon since the first The LifeStyleRx Tiger Sharks swam 1 (four days only) and July 12-16 and run forth contest featured two Diamondbacks the regular season schedule. Cole Meyers the distance at the May 29-30 West Coast is perfect for the newcomer as well as the Danskin event in 1990. The Philadelphia homers from Nick Stanley and Ryan Reeves. had a great defensive catch at short-stop to from 9-12 each day. For more info to sign seasoned triathlete. Along with the shorter Inquirer recognized Sullivan as the “The Aquatics Long Course Memorial Weekend up please contact David Perotti at (925) The Dodgers kept pace, led by Kyle Emrich end the Tigers rally in the 4th inning. The Swim Meet. (than usual tri distance) course and the safe, Grande Dame of Women’s Triathlons.” and Nick Lind, pulling ahead briefly before Cubs sole run came from Shane Clifton’s 586-2811 or [email protected] or check friendly, and non-competitive atmosphere, Triathlon Hall of Famer and Ironman Several Tiger Sharks swimmers achieved website www.eteamz.com/lvb the Diamondbacks tied the game 5-5. The 6th home run of the season in the bottom of Pacific Swimming’s “A” standard times in the Tri-For-Fun makes an excellent event Master’s world record holder, Sally Edwards sixth inning saw the Diamondbacks take a the 5th inning. Jacob Blanchard had a 2 out their events: Alexa Bui (age 10), Caroline for the numerous first-time triathletes. It’s will again serve as Chief Inspiration Officer 7-5 lead, with the Dodgers creeping back single in the 5th, but the Cubs players were Eckel (age 9), Laurel Heckman (age 10), not unusual to see a 10-year old running for this second year of the Trek Women Tri- to within a run in the bottom half. The not able to bring him home; thus keeping the Hook and Ladder Run along side with a 70-year old. (Last year, athlon Series. “My role will be to help women Miranda Heckman (age 9), Paarsa Heidari The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Diamondbacks finally stopped the rally, and game tied at 1-1 going in to the last inning. (age 9), Breanna Ingram (age 14), Courtney the youngest and oldest participants recorded find what it takes to participate in this type of moved on to the final playoff round against For the Tigers, Mason Arnold brought out foundation will be Hosting the 2nd Annual were 6-years old and 78-years old.) Though activity,” explains Edwards. “I’m thrilled to Lau (age 9), Jason Lau (age 11), Jonathan Hook and Ladder Run on Sunday, June 6, the Mariners. his pitching arm, striking out 8 players and Lau (age 11), Brianna Reynolds (age 12), the three Tri-For-Fun triathlons are not be part of Maggie’s team in helping women keeping the Cubs from scoring for the first 4 2010 at Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., competitive with awards (remember, it’s exceed their own expectations.” Benjamin Sproul (age 10), Nathaniel Sproul Livermore. innings. Cameron Songey hit a huge single (age 11), and Emma Valentine (age 9). for fun), there is a digital timing clock so The Pleasanton race distances consist to centerfield and earned an RBI to give the There will be a 5K run/walk, 10K run each participant can check on his/her time of a half mile swim, 12.5 mile bicycle ride, Livermore American LL Miranda Heckman achieved four new and a kids 1 mile fun run. Livermore American Little League Tigers the lead in the 6th inning. Joseph Fields Junior Olympic qualifying times. personal achievement. and 3.1 mile run/walk. Participants are highlights: caught a fly ball in the 6th inning to help the The event benefits the Livermore-Pleas- The 2010 On Your Mark Tri-For-Fun encouraged to go to www.trekwomenstri- Also swimming for the Tiger Sharks were anton Firefighters Foundation, a nonprofit AAA Division: Angels 14, Giants 3: In Tigers keep their one run lead. The Tigers Nicole Boschee (age 12), Teesa Heidari (age Series dates are June 19, July 17, and athlonseries.com for registration. For further the AAA division the top two teams matched and the Cubs will face each other in at least 501 (c) 3 that supports injured and fallen August 21. The Tri-For-Real will be held information, call toll free at 1-877-221-9665 12), Matthew Lau (age 13), and Nicholas firefighters, the Burn Foundation and local up in their fourth meeting of the season as two more games next week to determine the Wonosaputra (age 9). on September 19. All races will start at or send us your questions at info@trekwo- the sizeable crown settled in for what proved overall season winner. charities in the Tri-Valley. 7:00 a.m., at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, menstriathlon.com. to be a windy and chilly evening. The Gi- T-Ball: A's vs. Twins: A's top players: Registration, which begins at 6:30 a.m., 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, CA. There The Trek Women Triathlon Series is ants ace took the mound in the 1st and was Sam Friedman: fantastic hitter and fantastic Pleasanton Spirit Run is $35.00 for the 5 or 10K and $15.00 for is a 1,000-participant maximum for each dedicated to providing women with every greeted by opening doubles by Ryan Brandt runner. Tyler Giraldez: great runner, hit a More than 1,200 runners are expected the kids 1 mile fun run. Both the 5 and 10K triathlon. The triathlons do sell out. opportunity to support themselves and their and Ryan Escover before the first out was home run. Aidan Andrews: excellent runner, Father's Day when the Rotary Club of will start at 8 a.m. The kids 1 mile run will Entry fee for the three Tri-For-Funs individual causes. 100% of the money from recorded. Then Chase Dunn rapped a single, strong hitter, excellent defense & catcher. Pleasanton's stages its 17th annual Spirit start about 9:30 a.m. is $55.00 in advance, and $65.00 day of. the Series’ Participant Pledge Program is followed by a double by Miguel Echeverria Wins top players: Breanna Cason: great hit- Run in downtown Pleasanton. The 5K is a run/walk that is 50% paved Participants will receive a commemorative donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foun- and the score was 3-0 before the Giants got ter and runner. Kaitlyn Aguilar: outstanding Main Street will be closed from 5 a.m. and 50% dirt road and is stroller friendly. T-shirt, refreshments, snacks, and entry into dation and The National Association of Team to bat. Logan Cole took the mound to try and defensive plays. Aiden Hornett: solid hit. until about 11 a.m. between Del Valle Park- The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% paved the always exciting raffle (must be present Survivor. The Xxtra Mile has also launched protect the lead in the top of the first and after way and Neal Street on June 20. road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. to win). ($65.00 advance, and $75.00 day “I Want to Tri for My Cause.” Through this a superb play by Parker Brandt at 3rd and The Father's Day tradition has contin- Both runs travel through Sycamore Grove of for the Tri-For-Real, which also includes promotion, the Series contributes a portion a strike-out, Andre Scull made a shoestring Livermore Youth Soccer ued to grow as runners, families and kids Park and are very flat with only one hill on trophies and medals.) of registrant fees to the charity of choice for catch at shortstop to bring the Angel’s bats The Livermore Elite Fury U14 girls participate in either a 10K or 5K run or the the 10K. The Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for Check-in and registration will begin any group of women – from six to fifty-nine back to the plate. The Angel’s scored another finished in 4th in the Tracy Orange Bowl kids' challenge. ages 12 & under) will take place at Wente at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave hitting the participants. run in the 2nd when Parker Brandt knock a tournament. In the first game against the Race-day registration will be accepted Vineyards. No dogs. water at 7:00 a.m. In addition, the Trek Women Triathlon single and stole 2nd, 3rd and home. In the highly ranked Manteca Arsenal, Livermore starting at 7 a.m. in the Round Table Pizza Awards will be given 3 deep in each age To register or to receive more information Series is reaching out and supporting women 3rd after Braden Jackson mowed down the came back from three one-goal deficits. Beth parking lot on Main Street. The 10K run will group (M & F) 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, about On Your Mark Events’ Tri-For-Fun who have recently lost their jobs. first two batters with impressive strike-outs, McCall evened the game at 1-1 after she ran start at 8 a.m. on Main Street followed by 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Special prizes for Miguel Echeverria rapped a triple and was down a long kick from keeper Savannah the 5K run at 8:20. overall top 3 Male and Female race winners brought home by a single by Jared Tavares Winters and broke through the defense to beat The courses wind through Pleasanton 5K and 10K run. Water and refreshments will who was moved around the bases by another the Arsenal goalie. After Manteca scored to neighborhoods, the Alameda County Fair- be provided at the end of the race. Wente single from Parker Brandt. The rally was go up 2-1, Jenna Hatch drilled a left-footed grounds and on trails along the scenic Arroyo Vineyards will have additional food and halted when Conner Johnston’s smash down high shot just outside the box into the top del Valle. Traffic also will be slowed by wine tasting for purchase. No picnicking is the first base line was smothered by Chris of the goal to tie the game at 2. The Arsenal partial lane closures along the race courses. permitted. Many of the event sponsors will Roessler and the last out of the inning was scored again early in the second half for a This will affect Valley Avenue, Paseo Santa have booths and all participants receive a tee recorded. The Giants were retired in order 3-2 lead but Hatch responded with another Cruz, Del Valle Parkway, Division Street shirt and gift bag. The event is very family in the bottom of the 3rd as Logan Cole was deep, hard shot that hit the top post and was and St. Marys street between about 7:30 oriented and attendance is expected to be hitting the corners of the plate and the Angels directed in by a hustling Elyse Codiroli to a.m. and 9:30 a.m. 800 to 1000 participants. were playing solid defense. In the top of the tie the game again. Finally, the Fury went Proceeds go to support the Rotary Club Register online at www.onyourmarkev- 4th the Angels broke it open and rallied with ahead for good when McCall took a pass from of Pleasanton's scholarship program. In the ents.com until May 31. 4 runs sending the Angels up 9-0, highlighted Kellie Crawford near the goal and found just last 12 years, more than $320,000 has been Checks should be made payable to: by a single by Ryan Escover, a 2 rbi double enough open space to beat the keeper. The raised for scholarships to deserving Pleas- Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Founda- by Andrew Scull off the centerfield fence Livermore defense then held on to complete anton graduates who need financial help to tion (LPFF). Race packets and T-shirts can and an rbi triple by Logan Cole. Once again the 4-3 upset victory over Manteca. attend college. be picked up at Fleet Feet Sports, 310 Main in the 4th the Giants were retired in order Against the Walnut Creek Cobras in In 2009 the Pleasanton Rotary awarded Street, Pleasanton starting Friday, June 4 as Logan had a perfect game going retiring game #2, the Fury dominated the action. 21 scholarships ranging from $750 to $2,350. till Sat at noon. the first 12 batters. The Angels added 5 Alison Pierson scored in the third minute The total was $24.400. Recipients will be more runs in the 5th. In the bottom of the when she eluded a defender on the left wing announced at the schools' awards ceremonies 5th the Giants got on the board plating two and then placed a shot inside the right post this month. Ironhead Lacrosse runs when Braden Jackson doubled in Luke for a 1-0 lead. Fifteen minutes later, Pierson The run is sponsored by Sensiba San A large selection of summer lacrosse Foscalina and then Chris Roessler singled scored her second goal on a quick shot from Filippo LLP, a Bay Area-wide accounting programs are now open for registration. in Braden Jackson. Ryan Mitchell pitched within the box for 2-0. At the same time, firm with an office in Pleasanton. Ironhead Lacrosse offers activities for youth a strong 6th inning holding the Angel’s bats the Livermore defense held the Cobras in To register for the runs, please go online boys and girls, men and women of all ages silent for the first time of the evening. In the check as Riley Landreth, Sarah Franklin to www.spiritrun.com. Online preregistration and experience levels. Events and league bottom of the 6th, Tristen Mulrooney led off Sarah Wilkinson and Crawford anchored closes at midnight June 16. Runners can sessions are conducted at Cabernet Sports with a single and stole send, third and home the defense while Mickele Schmitt, Elise help Pleasanton schools by designating a in Livermore. For more details visit www. to give the Giants their 3rd run and end the Falgout, Mikaela Priest and Mady Souza school and/or a school organization when ironheadlacrosse.com or call Bob Mezeul scoring. Ryan Escover 2-1b, 2b, bb, 3R, 2 controlled the midfield. Souza completed registering. The Rotary Club is continuing at 925-989-4553. rbi 1) Braden Jackson 2b, 1R, 3 1/3 IP, 7K; the Fury scoring midway through the second its practice of donating $5 per registration to Logan Cole 1b, 3b, bb, 2R, 2 rbi, 4 2/3 IP, 8K half on a short follow-shot. Walnut Creek Pleasanton schools when runners designate 2) Ryan Mitchell SAC rbi, 1 IP,2K; Miguel finally broke through late in the match but a group or school. Basketball Camp Echeverria 1b, 2b, 3b, SAC, 2 rbi 3) Tristin the Fury prevailed 3-1. For information about the Rotary Club Las Positas College Girls Basketball Mulrooney 1b, 1R Livermore played eventual champion of Pleasanton, please see www.pleasanton- Camp is set for July 26-30, 4 to 6 p.m. Early Mariners 4, Angels 14: In their last Santa Clara Sporting in game #3. Sporting rotary.org. fee payment $50 by July 2; $75 late fee. Mail game of the season, the Mariners were once scored in the first two minutes and the Fury checks to: Las Positas Women’s Basketball again bested by the first-place Angels 14-4. was on its heels the whole game. Livermore Office, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, Mariners Austin Toland (1B, 1RBI) and could not get any sustained offense going Golf Tournament CA 94551. Make Checks Payable to: Las Zachariah Eme (1B, 1 RBI, 1 R) each pitched as Santa Clara dominated the action in a The 3rd Annual Dublin Community Golf Positas Women’s Basketball. Access the one no-hit inning, and Samuel Ogunfunmi 4-0 win. Tournament will be held June 22 at the Dublin (1B, 1 RBI, 2 R) had an unassisted double- The Fury managed to win the tiebreaker Ranch Golf Course. The event begins with a play to bring the top of the 3rd inning to a against Manteca to place them in the con- 1:00pm shotgun start, followed by a buffet close. Standout Angels were Parker Brandt solation game against the MVLA Thunder, dinner and silent auction. (1B, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 4 R), Chase Dunn (2B, another highly ranked team. The Fury played This is a scramble, best-ball type tour- 2 RBI; pitched 3I), and Josh Pesso (sacrifice a solid match, led by goalkeeper Savannah nament. Handicaps are not used. This inter- RBI in the 5th inning). Winters, who positioned herself well to stop generational community tournament raises Padres 8, Athletics 21: Behind the great several Thunder shots. Livermore did a good funds for the Dublin Youth Fee Assistance pitching of Nicholas Monica (9 strike-outs) job of disrupting MVLA's short passing Program, which provides quality recreational and Kaine Montez (5 strike-outs) the Athlet- game with an active defense. Unfortunately, experiences for children who otherwise might ics dominated the Padres to end the regular the Fury could not convert the few scoring not get this opportunity. season for the Padres. Stephen Mohler of the chances it had as the Thunder scored a goal Teams or individuals can register at www. Athletics helped the offense with a home run. in each half for a 2-0 victory. dublinrecguide.com. The cost of $90 Adults, The Padres were led on defense by catcher Cameron Priest, solid play at second base by Victoria Dominguez, and the outfield play of Morgan Vonderach. Padres top players: Cameron Priest, Victoria Dominguez, Morgan Vonderach; Athletics top players: Nicholas Monica, Kaine Montez, Stephen Mohler. AA Division: The Livermore American AA Cardinals were paced by 14 hits scat- tered over 6 innings that led them to victory over the Pirates. Ryan Carlson had three hits including an inside the park home run. Eamon Smith collected three hits including two doubles and a single. James Duperly, Parker Hughes, Shane Cromwell, Branden Trevethan, Clay Boghossian, Jake Mina, Joe Hager, and Nathan Jones all had one hit for the Cardinals. The defense was led by Jacob Hager who made two plays that ended scoring threats by the Pirates. Cubs 4, Tigers 3: The Tigers and the Cubs battled into the dark for the last game of the regular season. Both teams fought hard and played well in a game that was competitive and fun to watch. For the Tigers, Drew Braudrick had a big hit in the 2nd inning that started the Tigers on a hitting streak. He also pitched an outstanding game, where he struck out 6 players in the 4th, 5th and 6th PAGE 8 - The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010

(continued from page 4) sparing no expense for months anton.org and www.savepleas- serving spending lead to victory anybody else to live near them. so they can bulldoze them. All of antonhills.com websites for more at the polls, especially for a plan Others who are against mea- this adds up to a lopsided match information. as environmentally irresponsible sure D are just activists or follow- between deep-pocketed land as Oak Grove. ers. They say the Oak Grove De- speculators and us residents. Vote No on Measure D Send a message to the special velopment will destroy the ridge It’s time to take our town back Richard Pugh interests. Vote No on Measure view. I assume all those houses and to get to the polls to save our Chair- Friends of Pleasanton D. up there have a picturesque view. ridges. Again. Friends of Pleasanton rec- How about people who don't Vote NO on Measure D. ommends an emphatic "No" on Vote No on Measure D live up there? Can they enjoy Measure D, a plan to develop 51 Anne Fox the ridge view too? Is it okay for Mayor's Political Future mansions on Kottinger Ridge and Pleasanton them to drive up there and park P. Murray adjacent ridgelines. Proponents With Pleasanton's mayor Jen- in your neighborhood? Pleasanton of the plan hail it as a responsible nifer Hosterman appearing in ads Otherwise, I just think this I must admit I was taken back compromise. It is not. and glossy mailers for the Oak whole thing is racist, because when I received the mailer with a Measure D puts gigantic man- Grove developer, some citizens the developer, the Lins, are sticky note indicating that it came sions on the scenic, accessible, of Pleasanton have expressed Custom cars and hot rods of all years, makes and models high- Chinese. from the Mayor of Pleasanton. ridgetop land on the property, surprise. But to the 100 citizens light the Goodguys 17th Summer Get-Together in Pleasanton. Upon further observation, it was leaving the majority of steeply that have known for six years All years, makes and models of American powered cars and Measure D Expenditures obvious that it had been produced sloped, inaccessible, fragmented about Hosterman's very cozy trucks are featured. Matt Sullivan by the Lin Family. Then there pieces of land as open space. The relationship with this particular Pleasanton City Council were the advertisements with ridgetops will be extensively developer, it's not a surprise at City of Pleasanton campaign the mayor's name and photo, the graded and the dirt will be de- all. Custom Cars, Hot Rods at Fairgrounds reports reveal that as of May phone calls using the mayor's posited on 26 acres. You see, four months prior The Goodguys 17th Summer Get-Together is the second of four 22nd Oak Grove land speculator name asking for a yes vote on A ridgetop roadway will fur- to the initial Oak Grove scop- annual Goodguys events at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Fredric Lin has spent $379,000 Proposition D. ther scar the property. Lots 1, 2, ing session in February 2005, Pleasanton. It will be held Saturday, June 5, 8am to 5pm, and Sunday, so far to win approval of Measure I have been a resident of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, during early October 2004, one June 6, 8am to 4pm D. To put this in perspective, I Pleasanton for many years and 18, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 and hundred Pleasanton residents The event features a large outdoor car show with over 2,500 hot spent $11,000 on my City Coun- have seen many a contentious 34 are deemed "High Visibility were recipients of emails from rods, custom cars, classics, trucks, muscle cars and street machines of cil campaign in 2008. As far as issues come before the Mayor Lots" (see p. PLMD-28 in your Jennifer Hosterman summoning all years, makes & models, an automotive swap meet, a cars for sale I know this amount of spending and City Council. Some issues voter guide) meaning they will them to work on her campaign corral, a hi-speed “autocross” road course, vendor & manufacturer’s blows every record out of the threatened to divide our city, yet be highly visible from the rest of at Charter Properties located at exhibits, kids play area, live entertainment & more. water in Pleasanton. through it all the mayors, regard- the City of Pleasanton. Don't buy 4690 Chabot Drive, Suite 100. A special concourse d’elegance exhibit, featuring classic 1930’s Much of this money went to less of their stance, remained into the developers' claims that Charter Properties is the devel- era big cars will be held including cars from the Blackhawk Automo- political consultant Davies Pub- above the fray. This begs the they'll be magically invisible and oper of Oak Grove. tive Museum, The NoCal Packard Club, Early V8 Ford Club and the lic Affairs, whose motto is “we question, has the Lin family of- 200 feet below ridgetops. Classic Car Club of America. Does the public know about Another event highlight will be a racing exhibit from the Tri-Valley make NIMBY's and naysayers fered to back our current mayor The developers and pro-de- this? No. Why not? Because she's Quarter Midget Club. The club of junior midget racers will hold racing irrelevant," and who brags about in her next run for elected office? velopment politicians, who have never disclosed her campaign exhibitions both days. A field of 15 to 20 cars will enter the competi- "winning in the court of public Considering that she has given received significant campaign using Charter Properties office tion which will feature a selection of different age groups and classes. opinion … to overcome NIM- her name to fliers, advertisements contributions, claim they are space in any of her campaign The track will be located in the paved lot behind the amphitheater. BY’s … (we have) won approval and telephone solicitations, obvi- preserving ridges, when in fact finance forms. Session times are 9am to noon and 1pm to 4pm both days. for offshore oil, nuclear plants, ously all supported by the Lin they're bulldozing nearly the Voters should demand trans- General admission is $17, kids 7-12 $6, available at event or online coal plants …. across the county." Family, it now appears that main- whole length of Kottinger Ridge parency from their public of- at www.summergettogether.com. For information call Goodguys (www.daviespublicaffairs.com) taining a impartial stance is not that lies within the Urban Growth ficials and demand that they (925) 838-9876 or go to www.summergettogether.com Makes me wonder how the something she feels honor bound Boundary. truly disclose exactly what is “NIMBY’s” in Louisiana are to maintain. Goto the website www.friend- going on. holding up under the brunt of the Is Pleasanton just a stepping sofpleasanton.org for more details Charter Properties is a major BP oil well blowout? stone for the mayor. Obviously, and vote No on Measure D. donor to campaigns. Though FINALIST As a City Councilmember, she is not concerned what hap- politicians have a lot to gain by (continued from page one) my concern about this goes far pens to our fair City or its ridges, Campaign Finances approving Oak Grove ridgetop beyond houses in the hills. This but is only interested in her own Anne Childs development, the citizens who winning All-Star Teacher will into a project-based lesson,” election is about nothing less political objectives. Is this the says Erlwein. “It’s more fun for Pleasanton live in Pleasanton have nothing be announced on July 28 at an than saving local democracy and same woman who worked so to gain, and a lot to lose. Vote No on-field ceremony prior to the everyone.” Campaign finance disclosure how vast sums of money, influ- hard to protect our ridges or was statements on the Pleasanton city on Measure D. San Francisco Giants/Florida Through the Tri-Valley Fly ence, and power can undermine her diligence in that area just Marlins game at AT&T Park and Fishers, her students raised trout website tell the story: As of May it. If you believe that NIMBY’s a stepping stone to becoming 22, Yes on D had spent a whop- live during Comcast SportsNet hatchlings in the classroom that are actually citizens and that our Mayor? Bay Area’s telecast of Giants Pre- they later released at Shadow ping $379,308.60 to influence democratic rights are worth fight- If winning votes is her goal voters to support Oak Grove. No game Live, and will be awarded Cliffs Regional Park. For the ing for then join me and vote NO going forward, safe to say she $10,000 for his or her school. school garden, her students made on D spent $6,915.28. Financial on Measure D, Oak Grove. just lost my vote and I'm voting support for No on D comes from East Avenue principal Vicki their own soil using compost as NO on D. Scudder nominated Erlwein for fertilizer. local donors. Yes on D has been the award. “I’ve been evaluat- Erlwein grew up in San Save Our Ridges 100% funded by the property Margo Tarver ing teachers for many years, Lorenzo and graduated from Ar- Opposed to Measure D owner, Frederic Lin. Pleasanton Matt Morrison and it’s rare to find one who is royo High School. She and her The property owner has a Pleasanton so engaged with the kids. She husband recently moved to Tracy, Charter Properties and the financial stake in the outcome, hooks everyone,” she explains. where they purchased property Lins have spent close to $400,000 I am joining Friends of Pleas- and is paying extravagantly to “Stefanie is definitely in the top large enough for her two horses, and hired “Davies Public Af- anton, the Sierra Club, and three protect his investment. As an 1% of teachers.” Lily and Behr, to live with them. fairs,” one of the large PR firms of our local newspapers' editorial investor he is entitled to do that; Erlwein came to East Avenue Erlwein has ridden since age 10 whose specialty as disclosed on boards to urge folks to vote No making profits is his business. four years ago while finishing and had her own horse since she their website is making the pub- on Measure D. But Pleasanton voters should her teaching credential. She has was 12. In fact, most of her free lic “irrelevant.” Their website The natural ridgeline of Kot- reject this slick and expensive a B.S. in biology from Cal State time is spent with her horses. also says, “Our unique approach tinger Ridge inside Pleasanton's campaign. It would be a shame has won approval for offshore oil, East Bay. “Since I was 16, my Anyone with a valid email urban growth boundary is being to see such excessive and self- career goal was to become a address can vote online for the nuclear plants, coal plants across flattened “strip mining” style the county." If Oak Grove was veterinarian,” she says. “But that 2010 All-Star Teacher at www. to provide building pads and kind of job is your whole life. So CSNBayArea.com and www. such a good development plan, to construct the road. A pro- I thought since I love science, I CSNCalifornia.com through why would they have to spend posed water tank is outside the should think about teaching.” Friday, July 9. hundreds of thousands of dollars voter-approved urban growth After she was hired at East While the $10,000 award goes inundating our mailboxes using boundary. The planned ridgetop Avenue, Erlwein says her intent to the school, Scudder says that slick mailers, “Dear Neighbor” roadways and lots are on top or was to stay at middle school for if Erlwein should win, the money letters, and employing telemar- adjacent to over 40 deep seated one year and then go onto high will be directed towards science keters for poll after poll. bedrock and surface landslides. school. To her surprise, she loved equipment and materials. Residents are opposed to Landslide risks and soils sub- teaching middle school. “I don’t The other four finalists are: ridgeline destruction for luxury ject to liquefaction are why want to be anywhere else,” she Aaron Machado of Brownell mega-mansions and are focused many cities prohibit building says. “I love kids of this age. Middle School (Gilroy); Salva- on contacting the public the old on slopes greater than 25% or They aren’t quite grown up, but tore Morabito of De Anza High fashioned way – through walk- at the crest of ridgetops. Pleas- they are also are not little kids School (Richmond); Olivia Ran- ing neighborhoods, dropping anton citizen's overwhelmingly anymore. It’s really fun to be gel of Alvarado Middle School flyers, and being at the farmers’ voted to pass Measure PP, which market. Neighbors are talking someone they can look up to.” (Union City); and Zachary Swan prohibits building in such areas, One reason that Erlwein of Jefferson High School (Daly to neighbors about how destroy- but Mayor Hosterman and City stands out, says Scudder, is her City). Biographies of the final- ing the ridges would change Council members Thorne and ability to bring language arts and ists, along with videos and photo Pleasanton’s character. Cook-Kallio voted to place this other subjects into the science galleries, are featured online at Despite Pleasanton residents development on the ballot so the classroom. “She really works to www.CSNBayArea.com and consistently voting to protect developer can avoid Measure reinforce writing skills with her www.CSNCalifornia.com. the ridges for three decades the PP's restrictions. students,” she explains. “That proponents of the Measure D PR On June 8th, vote No on cross-curricular approach is very group have been campaigning M e a s u r e D . P l e a s e important.” for Measure D relentlessly and visit the www.friendsofpleas- When teaching her students about the life cycle of a cell, Erlwein had her students write a children’s story about the concept. “I just made it up on the spot,” she says. “I was trying to thinking of a way to help my students understand a complex idea. Plus it helps their writing skills.” She’s also had her students make educational brochures and power point presentations about other scientific concepts. “Almost anything we do I turn The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 - PAGE 9

Anthony Joseph Castello ful mother and a great friend. brother. Steve passed away after a brief can Cancer Society. daughters and son as well as his Anthony J. Castello passed Elsie will be missed by all. Before passing, Carol request- illness on May 23, 2010. He was older brother; Franz (Nettie). away on March24, 2010 at his Services will be held 2 p.m. ed there be no memorial service preceded in death by his beloved Casper Josef Kelleter Casper loved talking to people home in Tracy. Friday, June 4, 2010 at The held in her honor. parents. Steve was the loving Casper Josef Kelleter passed and that was evident as he went He was Church of Jesus Christ of Later Arrangements by Callaghan father of Ryan and Justin Burns away at his residence on May 29, about sharing his religious beliefs b o r n A u- Day Saints, 3574 Vineyard Ave., Mortuary. and grandson of Elaine Bell; 2010. He was surrounded by his as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. g u s t 1 5 , Pleasanton. caring brother of Julie (Charles) loving family. Casper was born Casper was a special person 1938 and Family would like any contri- Steven Craig Burns Frick and niece Vanessa Frick: in Holland on Dec. 30, 1929 who touched many lives with had lived butions be made to the Susan G. Steven Craig Burns was born son-in-law of Mary Rivenbark and came to Livermore in 1961, his caring and giving nature. He in Tracy his Komen fight for the cure, P. O. to Stanley and Barbara Burns on and devoted boyfriend of Lisa where he made a home for his was a true friend to all who were entire life. Box 650309. Dallas, TX 75265- March 4, 1958. He was raised Wilmer. He was also survived son Renier and his wife of 59 fortunate to know him. Anthony 0309; or Hope Hospice, 6377 in Pleasanton, where he gradu- by an uncle, aunt, cousins and years Sofia. A memorial serviced will be w e n t t o Clark Ave., Ste. 100, Dublin, ated from Amador Valley High numerous close friends. He will be dearly missed by held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 Tracy High CA 94568 School. Steve loved spending Services were held at Cal- not only his wife and son, by at 4pm in the Kingdom Hall of School and time outdoors with his family laghan Mortuary, Livermore on his 4 grandchildren and 6 great Jehovah’s Witnesses 878 Herman graduated Carol Louise and friends. He was a Livermore June 2. grandchildren. Ave, Livermore. w i t h t h e Macintire (Baker) resident. In lieu of flowers, contribu- Casper is also survived by Arrangements by Callaghan class of 1957. Anthony was a Carol Macintire, age 68, tions may be made to the Ameri- his brother Jozef (Diny), their 2 Mortuary. Beef rancher and loved his work. passed away on May 20, 2010 He was a member of St. Bernard’s in her Livermore home after a Catholic Church. Anthony was a short but courageous battle with member of the Contra Costa cancer. Alameda County Cattleman’s Carol was born on August 22, SUMMER CAMPS Assoc. also served the Alameda 1941 in Oakland where she grew (continued from page one) County Farm Bureau, and was up and attended Oakland Tech- on the School Board Director for nical High School. Carol was mystery dinner called “Murder at James, who was already bringing 100 people are on the waiting campers’ disabilities. Houghton the Mountain House School for married to her beloved husband the KO Corral.” Tickets are $75 her therapy horses to special- list. Another 50 people are on the describes some of the challenges 42 Years, he was on the Board Jim Macintire and they enjoyed individually or $520 for a table needs camps at the Taylor Family waiting list for the fall weekend facing the counselors: kids with of directors for the USDA Farm an amazing 47 years together. of eight. Admission includes Foundation’s Camp Arroyo. camp, which ENN isn’t even sure frequent outbursts, strict diets, Service Agency. He enjoyed team Carol and Jim first lived in San dinner with wine, a silent and Things quickly fell into place. it will be able to offer. diapers, wheelchairs, and some roping and was a past member Leandro, where they had their live auction, the murder mystery The Taylor Family Foundation What makes the ENN camps who are prone to strokes, just to of the PRCA. Anthony also 3 children: Michael, Richard, show staged by the Gibson House accepted their proposal for a unique, says Houghton, is that mention a few. enjoyed Hunting and building and Debra. In 1975 Carol and Mystery Performers, and country camp for special-needs children. they take the “hard” kids. “We ENN brings in a number of things and was known as a good her family moved to Pleasanton, They became an RCEB vendor, pride ourselves on being the special programs to the camp, mechanic. He loved his time with western music. where she devoted her time to Houghton founded ENN in and formed a 501(c)3 non-profit camp that never turns away a like the Oakland Zoomobile, his family. raising their children. After the child because her or she is too Anthony is survived by his 2001 with Peggy James, the organization. “Our goal was not therapy dogs, a carnival, and a kids were grown, Carol worked program director of Hoofprints just to create a camp for spe- difficult,” she explains. “We variety of performers. At camp, wife of 47 years Phyllis H. Cas- various jobs including Pillsbury, tello of Tracy, also surviving him on the Heart Adaptive Riding cial-needs kids, but to make it provide parents total peace of the kids participate in activities Viacom Cable, and Blue Dia- thrive,” says Houghton. “Within mind.” like horseback riding, rock climb- are his children Peggy Castello, mond Nuts. Center. Houghton had recently Chris& Elizabeth Castello, An- moved to the area from Ba- three years we were the most- Anyone between the ages of 6 ing, hiking, boating on Lake Del Carol’s passion for sailing and 22 with a physical or devel- namarie Castello all of Tracy. His was unparalleled and, with her kersfield and was looking for requested camp through the Valle, art, and gardening. Grand Children Alexandra Cas- husband, was a member of both services for her then-8-year-old Regional Center.” opmental disability can attend an To learn more about ENN tello, Courtney Castello, Carly the Oakland Yacht Club and the autistic son. Families lined up hours before ENN camp. Most of the campers and to buy tickets for Murder at Castello all of Tracy, his siblings California Cruising Clippers. “It was clear that if I wanted registration opened for this sum- have autism, cerebral palsy, and the KO Corral, visit www.ennet- Melvin Castello Sr. of Livermore Carol will be greatly missed by a camp my son could attend, I’d mer’s ENN camps to secure their Downs syndrome. The ratio of work.org. For more information Dolores Kuhn of Tracy, Marilyn all that knew her. have to make it happen,” she spots. The two summer camps counselors to campers is very on the Taylor Family Foundation, Fullenwider of Escalon. She is survived by her hus- recalls. Through RCEB, she met were full within 45 minutes. Over low because of the severity of the visit http://ttff.org. Services will be held on band, children, and 5 grand- Thursday, June 3 at 10:30 AM in children. She was preceded in the chapel of Fry Memorial Cha- death by her mother, father, and pel 550 S.Central Ave. Tracy. the committal will be at Tracy Public Cemetery, 600 E. Schulte Road in Tracy, following the services. An on line guest book will be available at www.frymemorialchapel. com to send condolences to the family. Donations may be sent in Anthony’s name to Jr. Livestock Auction Boosters sponsorship Fund C/O Tim Bonde, P.O. Box 3176, Livermore, CA 94551

Elsie Valleen Marie (Costantini) Aboud Elsie Valleen Marie (Costan- tini) Aboud, passed away at home with loving family around her on May 25, 2010. She was born pre- maturely on Valen-tine’s Day 1936 in Oakfield, New York to Guiseppe and Maria (DiGennero) Costantini. She spent h e r e a r l y years in New York where her parents ran a Boarding house. They later moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Elsie met her future husband Henry Aboud Jr. in the eighth grade. She married Henry on Octo- ber 31, 1953. They eventually settled in Pleasanton in 1965. She worked to help put her husband through Dental School. While raising a family, Elsie worked several jobs including president of the Women Dental Auxiliary, selling Real Estate, secretarial work for Liberty Mu- tual and working for JCPennys for 20 years until her retirement. After retirement she volunteered at the Pleasanton Senior Center for several years, completed the Pleasanton Police Citizens Acad- emy and assisted at the superior court, Tri-Valley youth court. Elsie is survived by her husband, of 57 years, Dr. Henry Aboud Jr.; her Sister Anna Fava and husband Geno of New York, sister Edna Bradley of Concord, brother John Costantini and wife Muriel of San Pedro; her children, Sharon Caldeira and husband Bruce of Pleasanton, Ray Aboud and wife Chevelle of Tracy, Elena Kneale and husband Chris of Tracy, Henry Aboud III and wife Migle of Nevada; as well as 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Elsie loved trains, Roy Rog- ers westerns, hot air balloons, playing Moonlight Sonata on her baby grand piano, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always kept in touch with her siblings and their families. She had fond memories of family re- unions in Phoenix and New York. She loved gambling trips with family to Las Vegas and Laugh- lin. However, her best memories were family get togethers at her house in Pleasanton. Elsie will be remembered by friends and family as a kind and loving person who cherished life. She was a loving wife, a wonder- PAGE 10 - The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 BUSINESS NEWS

Autism Fund-raiser time again and we‘re going to keep $5,000 up to $250,000. Dog & Cat Adoptions Autism Army presents “Bikers doing it until we find a cure - one Valley View needs votes. Every Dog & Cat Adoptions through and Bands for Autism," a motorcycle bike at a time.” email address can vote once per day Tri-Valley Animal Rescue will be Menchie's to Hold Grand ride and live music event to raise Seagraves is the father of a seven- on every day during the voting period free to qualified homes throughout money and raise awareness of Autism year old son diagnosed with autism. from June 1 through 30. This is a the weekend of June 12 & 13. This with all proceeds going to the C.E.I.A. In 2007 he and his son were watching contest where winning is decided by is a special adoption event presented Opening at Peppertree Plaza (Center for the Early Intervention of a Nascar race when he noticed Jaime votes (like American Idol or Danc- by Maddie's Fund®. Find animals at Autism) in San Ramon and Autism McMurray’s car covered in puzzle ing with the Stars). There are 1000 the TVAR adoption locations listed Yogurt Topped the Way You Want It Speaks. pieces, the emblem for autism. As proposals. below, or by contacting TVAR about Riders will be provided a light a motorcycle enthusiast he began to To vote: Register at www.refre- the adopting dogs & cats listed on our search for autism awareness in the Menchie’s will celebrate the creative self-serve process seems snack before taking off on a leisurely sheverything.com/. Visit www.re- website during the weekend of June motorcycle tour of the East Bay in- motorcycle community, and finding fresheverything.com every day, sign 12-13. Visit www.tvar.org. opening of its newest franchise to bring out the kid in everyone, none, he decided to build the first in, click on the $50,000 button, and East County Animal Shelter, 4595 cluding an afternoon Luau Luncheon ever Autism Cycle, a Honda 2004 location at Peppertree Plaza 973 regardless of age.” and ending with an evening of live find Valley View's project. It should Gleason Drive, Dublin; Dog & Cat E. Stanley Blvd. in Livermore Menchie’s uses the highest CBR1000RR and use it as a tool be under Education and may show adoptions, Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 entertainment provided by six local to storm the biker world and raise on June 5-6, 2010. Local entre- quality yogurt with live and rock bands featuring Jungle Rooster. as: Purchase computer software for AM – 5:30 PM awareness. Since 2009 the Autism multi-language elementary school. Pleasanton Farmers' Market, preneur, Robert Lillard says he active cultures as endorsed by A raffle will offer up many prizes Cycle has been visiting race tracks donated by local vendors. Main Street at West Angela Street, is excited to bring this upbeat the National Yogurt Association and events including MotoGP in in Pleasanton; Dog & Cat adoptions, Registration for the Sat., June Laguna Seca, the Red Bull U.S. Grand business to the community. and is certified with the Live 12 event begins at 10 a.m. at the Nature Programs Saturday, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM While other frozen yogurt and Active Cultures (LAC) seal. Prix, Altamont Raceway, Walk Now Evening Tea Amongst the Blooms PetSmart, 6960 Amador Plaza Pit Stop Barbeque, 4084 East Ave., for Autism as well as import and stores charge customers for Menchie’s also has frozen yogurt Livermore. The live show, following is the topic of a Sat., June 5 program Road, Dublin; Cat adoptions, Sat- custom hot rod shows throughout the presented by Livermore Area Recre- urday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Dog every flavor or topping ordered, that is certified gluten-free and the ride, begins at 5 p.m. at the Pine state. Marty is currently building the Menchie’s customers serve them- certified kosher. With a variety of Street Sports Bar, 875 Rincon Ave., ation and Park District ranger staff. & Cat adoptions, Sunday 1:00 PM Livermore. Autism Cycle #2 - a custom Harley Meet Ranger Amy Wolitzer at 6:30 - 4:00 PM selves an unlimited customizable nonfat, low carb, no sugar added, Tickets are $25 per person for the Davidson. p.m. at the Wetmore Road entrance Pet Extreme, 4500 Arroyo Vista mix of yogurt and toppings. and dairy-free flavors, Menchie’s ride, lunch and show; $10 per person For more information go to to Sycamore Grove Park. Drive, Livermore; Cat adoptions, has something for everyone. for the show only. www.autismarmy.org. Join LARPD ranger staff for an Saturday & Sunday, 12:00 PM Menchie’s has a self-serve sta- Menchie’s employees are Event founder, Marty Seagraves enchanted evening amongst the soap- - 4:00 PM tion with more than 100 rotating trained to ‘celebrate smiles’ and stated, “Last year we raised $3200.00 root blooms. These beautiful flowers For more information on Maddie's to help support autism efforts here in Vote for Valley View don’t open until late afternoon. As Fund & on Maddie's Matchmaker yogurt flavors, such as chocolate, create an atmosphere that makes the Bay Area. People tried to discour- Valley View Elementary School the evening comes in, so do the bees Adoptathon event, please visit their cake batter, and pomegranate each location truly an experience. age me by telling me bikers wouldn’t is in the race to receive a $50,000 – flying from flower to flower gather- website at http://www.maddiesadop- tart, and more than 60 rotating Robert Lillard will provide a per- be interested in supporting a cause grant from the PEPSI Refresh Proj- ing all the pollen they can. The bees tathon.org/ or visit their Facebook toppings, including chocolate, fect place for families to spend like ours, but I’m here to tell you they ect to buy software for the school. are too busy to pay any attention to fan page at http://www.facebook. candy, fresh fruit, granola, and time together. were wrong. Everywhere I take the Pepsi is giving away $1.3 million people, so the group will be able to com/home.php#!/MaddiesPetAdopt Autism Cycle I‘m met by other bik- every month in an effort to support sit and watch them while sipping tea. athon?ref=mf hot fudge. After crafting the Menchie’s is also actively ers that have kids, family members, those who generate innovative and Participants will be walking about a perfect combination, the creation involved in the community, as or neighbors kids that they know, optimistic ideas to move communi- mile round-trip, so this walk is great for those who have young children or Scholarships is weighed and charged by the stores typically partner with local that have autism - and they want to ties forward. The ideas that receive The Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship ounce, so customers are only schools in fundraising activities help. They‘ve stepped up time and the most votes will win grants from are not up for a long hike. Bringing some sweets to enjoy with your tea Foundation will be hosting a special paying for what they take. and education incentive pro- is recommended. lunch to honor the 2010 Pedrozzi “Menchie’s is more than just grams. Annually, each Menchie’s Summer Star Stories is the topic Scholarship winners. The event will great frozen yogurt, it is a whole store donates thousands of dol- Tri-Valley Science Fair Winners for Wed., June 9. Meet Ranger Glen take place at the Vine Cinema on experience,” said Robert Lillard, lars in cash and products to Glorey at 8:30 p.m. at the Wetmore Thursday, June 3rd at 12:00 pm. owner of the new Menchie’s in local schools to support student Bring Home Awards from Intel Fair Road entrance to Sycamore Grove Joining the recipients will be the Park. new superintendent of the Livermore Livermore. “While kids always programs. A senior sweepstakes winner 14th annual Tri-Valley Science This is an evening under the stars. Valley Joint Unified School District, love the mixing and matching of of the 2010 Tri-Valley Science and Engineering Fair March 30- As the light fades, the group will Kelly Bowers, along with members different flavors and toppings, the & Engineering Fair (TVSEF) April 2, in Livermore. The fair venture out into the park to enjoy the of the Livermore city council, school sponsored by the Lawrence is geared for students in grades dark, nearly moonless sky and hear district personnel and other commu- Livermore National Laboratory stories of the stars and constellations nity dignitaries. 7 through 12 from Danville, from around the world. Please wear In 2010, the Pedrozzi Scholarship in March has won an award at Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, comfortable walking shoes, and dress Foundation awarded $253,000 to 53 Classics Collection Open the 61st Intel International Sci- San Ramon and Sunol. Students in layers as it will get cooler as the applicants seeking to pursue their ence and Engineering Fair (Intel compete for cash and other evening progresses. No "Hoot Owl" higher education goals. This marks ISEF). The Intel Fair was held in prizes, as well as a chance to groups please. the third year that the Foundation Now at Arroyo Crossing San Jose, Calif., May 9-14. There is a $4 per vehicle parking has granted awards and the total of represent the TVSEF at the next fee, and a $2 donation is requested those scholarships is just under one Exploring the peaceful In addition, two junior sweep- level of competition - either the to help support the programs. Par- in state tax credits, while funding stakes winners competed suc- million dollars. streetscapes of Livermore’s Ar- lasts. (Tax credit subject to quali- Intel ISEF or the California State ticipants may call 925-960-2400 for Contact the Pedrozzi Scholarship royo Crossing community, re- cessfully in a team project at the Science Fair. more information. Foundation: (925) 456-3700, info@ fication through state program annual California State Science veals a hometown vibe that is and availability is not guaranteed. pedrozzifoundation.org more than just a feeling —it’s a Fair held in Los Angeles, May Please see sales representative 17-18. lifestyle. Nearby, residents will for details. O’Brien Homes is a find dynamic downtown Liver- Rahul Doraiswami, an 11th licensed California DRE Broker, grade student from Pleasanton’s more, an array of award-winning License No. 01194847.) wineries, lively entertainment Foothill High School, placed The Classics collection at Ar- fourth in the health and medicine and cultural centers, vibrant royo Crossing features stylish ar- shopping and dining destina- division for his project, “Cancer chitecture and exceptional home Diagnosis Using Metabolic Fin- tions and an unmatched blend of designs, with floor plans ranging historic charm and modern con- gerprint Analysis.” The project from 1,858 to an expansive 3,020 uses a diagnostic tool called an venience. Whether looking for an square feet and as many as five eclectic music scene, organic fare artificial neural network (ANN) bedrooms. 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Livermore Valley Charter School Hurry in and experience the won second place for their team Where else can you find the unique lifestyle only found at Ar- perfect combination of peaceful project, “Creating an Energy Ef- royo Crossing in Livermore, and ficient Solar Powered Water De- surroundings, elegant home de- become a part of this award-win- signs, lavish interior amenities, salination Apparatus,” at the 59th ning enclave—visit The Classics annual California State Science a family-friendly atmosphere, at Arroyo Crossing today! The top-rated schools and proximity Fair. Their project engineered Classics at Arroyo Crossing is a solar-powered apparatus that to employment centers like Sili- located south of I-580 and east con Valley and Bishop Ranch in desalinates saltwater to provide of 84, off Arroyo Road between drinking water and won in the San Ramon? Families can have Robertson Park Road and Caber- it all right now at Arroyo Cross- environmental engineering cat- net Way. 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NAME STATEMENT 27, June 3, 10, 2010. the County Clerk of Alameda FREE SECTION. owner(s): transact business under the Dr., #208, Pleasanton Ca Barbara 925 243-8000 FILE NO. 438284 on April 23, 2010. Expires SELL YOUR USED CAR David W. Palmer, 1081 Felicia The following person(s) doing fictitious business name (s) 94588 Call Barbara at 243- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 23, 2015. HERE. Ct., Livermore Ca 94550 business as:RJB Productions, listed above on February This business is conducted 6)LOST 8000 or go to NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal www.indepen- This business is conducted 3283 East Ave., Livermore Ca 11, 2004. by:an Individual LOST A FAMILY PET? FILE NO. 438026 No.2781. Publish May 20, FREE dentnews.com by:an Individual 94550 is hereby registered by The following person(s) do- Signature of Registrant: Registrant has not yet begun Call Barbara 925 27, June 3, 10, 2010. SECTION. The registrant began to trans- the following owner(s): ing business as:NovelTouch, /s/:Betty M. Baldi to transact business under 243-8000. EMPLOYMENT act business under the ficti- Robert J. Belt, 3283 East 1169 Farmington Way, Liver- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with the fictitious business name 56) ADULT CARE tious business name (s) listed Ave., Livermore Ca 94550 more Ca 94550 is hereby NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda or names listed. AUTOS/BOATS/RV’S/TRUCKS above on March 31, 2010. This business is conducted registered by the following on May 12, 2010. Expires May Signature of Registrant: CAREGIVERS FILE NO. 438005 10)AUTOS WANTED NEEDED for elder care. Signature of Registrant: by:an Individual owner(s): The following person(s) doing 12, 2015. /s/:Aisha Chaudary DONATE VEHICLE: RE- Light housekeeping /s/:David W. Palmer Registrant has not yet begun Suzanne Christiana Eddle- business as:Chivamex Soc- The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with CEIVE $1000 Grocery Cou- errands transportation This statement was filed with to transact business under man, 1169 Farmington Way, cer, Inc., 3828 International 2786. Publish May 27, June the County Clerk of Alameda pon. Your Choice. Noahs Arc meal prep personal care. the County Clerk of Alameda the fictitious business name Livermore Ca 94550 Blvd., Oakland Ca 94601 is 3, 10, 17, 2010. on May 7, 2010. Expires May - No Kill Animal Shelters. Please fax resume on April 22, 2010. Expires or names listed. This business is conducted hereby registered by the fol- 7, 2015. Advance Veterinary Treat- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ments. Free Towing, IRS Tax 925 371-8118 April 22, 2015. Signature of Registrant: by:an Individual lowing owner(s): NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal The Independent Legal No. /s/:Robert J. Belt Registrant has not yet begun Chivamex Soccer, Inc., 3828 No.2788. Publish June 3, Deductible, Non-Runners. 1- FILE NO. 438454 866-912-GIVE. (CAL*SCAN) 2772. Publish May 13, 20, This statement was filed with to transact business under International Blvd., Oakland, The following person(s) do- 10, 17, 24, 2010. 27, June 3, 2010. the County Clerk of Alameda the fictitious business name CA 94601 ing business as:Hugunin & ANIMALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on May 10, 2010. Expires May or names listed. This business is conducted Associates, 5958 Via Del NAME STATEMENT 10, 2015. Signature of Registrant: by:a Corporation Cielo, Pleasanton Ca 94566 2) CATS/DOGS FILE NO. 438173-438177 The Independent Legal /s/:Suzanne Eddleman Registrant has not yet begun is hereby registered by the No.2774. Publish May 13, This statement was filed with to transact business under Adopt a new best friend: The following person(s) doing following owner(s): TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- business as:1)JK Industries, 20, 27, June 3, 2010. the County Clerk of Alameda the fictitious business name Alan G. Hugunin, 5958 Via mal Rescue, offers animals 2) Jeffrey’s Fine Catering, on May 3, 2010. Expires May or names listed. Del Cielo, Pleasanton Ca for adoption every Saturday FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3, 2015. Signature of Registrant: 3) All American Solar, 4) NAME STATEMENT 94566 and Sunday, excluding most North Face Construction, The Independent Legal /s/:Minerva C. Monnar This business is conducted holidays. On Saturdays from FILE NO. 437738 No.2780. Publish May 20, This statement was filed with 5) Revelation Homes, 3123 The following person(s) do- by:an Individual 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, both dogs 27, June 3, 10, 2010. the County Clerk of Alameda Independence Dr., Livermore ing business as:Excellent The registrant began to trans- and cats are available at the on May 3, 2010. Expires May Ca 94551 is hereby registered Bookkeeping Solutions,3504 act business under the ficti- Pleasanton Farmers Market at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3, 2015. W. Angela and First Streets. by the following owner(s): Ovella Way, Pleasanton Ca tious business name (s) listed NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal Two locations will showcase Jeff’s Kitchen & Bath Design 94566 is hereby registered by above on August 9, 1995. FILE NO. 437670 No.2784. Publish May 27, cats only: Petsmart in Dublin Inc., 3605 Huff Court, Pleas- the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- Signature of Registrant: June 3, 10, 17, 2010. from noon to 4 and the Pet anton Ca 94588 Debra Sindelir St. John, 3504 ing business as:Cal State /s/:Alan G. Hugunin This statement was filed with Food Express in Livermore This business is conducted Ovella Way, Pleasanton Ca Fireplace, 1571 Sunset Dr., from 1 to 4. On Sundays, by:a Corporation the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent, JUNE 3, 2010 - PAGE 11 LEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS www.independentnews.com

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The and Park District (LARPD) is objective of this program is to looking into the potential of us- make exercise fun and interesting ing a grazing management plan while inspiring people to meet in its open space parks to control their fitness goals. grasses. Facilities Coordinator Gloria The LARPD Board of Direc- Jam gave a presentation to the tors heard a presentation last Board on the Children’s Event week on a potential plan for Package now available with grazing. facility rentals at the Robert The District contracted with Livermore Community Center. Lisa Bush, a California Certified The package allows renters to Rangeland Manager, to prepare add on child care to an event, Photos - Doug Jorgensen such a plan for Sycamore Grove such as a wedding, in the form Many events were held over the Memorial Day Weekend. In the Park, Brushy Peak Regional of a fun party designed for kids top photo, a hot air balloon launch was part of the annual San Preserve and Holdener Park. The of varying age groups. The Board Ramon Art and Wind Festival. In the bottom photo, shoppers plan encompasses recommenda- shared positive comments on this look over one of the items offered at the Pleasanton Antique tions for each property. offering, which is unique in the Faire, held in the downtown. Bush told the directors there Tri-Valley. For more information were several reasons why graz- on the Children’s Event Package, ing is a good idea. She noted call the Facilities Department at that over the years grasslands 925-373-5703. have been highly altered by the Director Steve Goodman addition of aggressive non-na- commented, “It’s a great idea. I tive grasses. Grazing has been don’t know why we didn’t think shown to improve conditions for of it before.” native grasses and wildflowers, The Board also approved a she stated. In addition, keeping resolution calling for a District grasses in control helps to man- election on Nov. 2, 2010. The age fire fuels. three seats currently held by She suggested that using sea- David Furst, Scott Kamena and sonal grazing would lower the Maryalice Faltings are up for potential for conflict with rec- election. These seats are four- reational users. It also allows year terms ending in November a rest period for native species 2014. and minimizes impacts to ripar- The window of time for can- ian areas. didates to take out and turn in The upper area of Sycamore papers runs from July 12 to Aug. Grove would have the best po- 6. The public can no longer pick tential for grazing. A portion up papers on site at LARPD; of Holdener Park could also be they must be picked up from the grazed. Pretty much the entire Alameda County Registrar of Brushy Peak property could be Voters, 1225 Fallon St. Room G1, grazed, said Bush. Oakland. The Registrar is open Fencing would be needed to from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday contain the cattle. through Friday. For more infor- Board President David Furst mation, call 510-272-6933. wondered about the cost of funding. If electric fencing were used where would the electricity come from? He also questioned the wisdom of using barbed wire in a recreational setting. Bush said that solar chargers would provide the electricity. The barbed wire would be used for permanent fencing in Sycamore Grove. Furst declared, “The park is for people. Barbed wire is dan- gerous. It leaves the district with a liability issue. We just spent money taking out barbed wire between the upper and lower areas. It’s a very hostile type of fencing.” Furst also pointed out that cattle using the trails made the trails unusable for people. The LARPD staff will prepare a report on how the district might make use of grazing to control grasses. It will include information on fencing, where grazing is recommended and how it would be accomplished. Also during the meeting, Director Maryalice Faltings presented the 2010 California Association of Recreation and Park Districts Award of Distinc- tion for Best Innovative Program to “Livermore’s Biggest Loser.” Faltings, who emceed the statewide award ceremony at a conference in Monterey, presented the award to LARPD staff and THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Art, Community, & Education

Photos - Doug Jorgensen In the photo at left, Amanda Gadar, a student at Lydiksen Elementary, is wrapped in a bubble; in the upper right photo, Logan Anderson, Walnut Grove, checks out a human skeleton, just one of the examples of skeletons on display. Science Fair a Hands-on Delight for Kids By Ron McNicoll metal Chinese bowl on its two explained that science teachers buy and vegetables. When those lights funds are used. All the money A half-dozen young children handles produced sound from the silkworms, and can keep them were lighted, it showed that you comes from grants and fund-rais- were running in circles on the the hands’ energy transferred to refrigerated for awhile to have an- can create electricity from a potato, ing, with Pleasanton Partners in Amador Valley High School gym the water. The disturbance in the other generation of them for later because of positive and negative Education the biggest donor. floor, waving yard long grooved water produced tiny waves at sym- classroom purposes. charges on the two wires. Nicholas The fair helps the high school tubes made of plastic, and giggling metrical points all around the bowl. On display next to the caterpil- Griffen and Kayla Torquemada students, because it’s a chance to excitedly. They were doing it in Putting one’s head down near the lars was a chrysalis, containing the were staffing the booth. use what they’ve learned about the name of science. bowl enabled a person to hear a pupa stage of development. Next to Don’t try to get a car started on science. They also enjoy the men- The running-around-with-tubes low, ringing sound created by the that was a full-fledged moth born potatoes, though. Unlike car bat- toring, because they can give to the experiment last week was part of vibrations. from a chrysalis. With silk worms, teries, there is very little acid in younger learners, said Cutter. the two-day science fair, which The booth was one of 30 on commercially, it’s the chrysalis a potato or a lemon for electricity The displays were geared to- turned 600 Amador Valley students the gym floor. Another of the 30, that counts. Its tiny threads are storage. However, the principle is ward the standards for elementary into mentors for 1200 of the Pleas- staffed by Brent Barstow, depicted harvested to spin silk cloth. the same, which is what the display school science. The feed back from anton school district’s elementary the life-cycle of the silk worm. At To better impress the silk- wanted to show. elementary school teachers and students. first glance, the dozen or so cater- worm’s life cycle on the grade MENTORING IS ONE students “has been positive,” said The tube-waving experiment pillars looked like plaster mock- school kids, they were given paper OF FAIR’S BENEFITS Cutter. However, the important showed the kids that when an ob- ups of silkworms, but after a few and art supplies to draw their own This was the fourth annual thing is not how much the young- ject moves through air, it generates seconds, a couple of them moved. impressions of the three stages, a science fair. Pereira and fellow sters learn at the fair, but the a sound, said the high school stu- The school was providing the real merger of science with the arts. chemistry teachers Beth Cutter and generation of excitement about dents who staffed the booth. They thing, not a stand-in model. A booth with lemons and po- Paula Sims provide the staff lead- science. were Jasen Stollenwerk, James Heather Pereira, one of the tatoes generating electricity was ership, with a big assist from the “We want to get that excitement Argiros, and Daniel Herrera. three Amador chemistry teachers an eye-catcher, too. Small wires rest of the Amador science staff. going then in their minds, and have Stollenwerk also showed the who coordinate the whole fair, connected tiny lights to the fruits The fair costs $4000. No school that experience (in place) when kids how rubbing a water-filled, they get to us,” said Cutter. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Art & Community

Jessica Huang at last year's Paint the Photo - Doug Jorgensen Paint the Town This Sat- Walter Perry brightens the days of students heading to Sunset School. urday in Pleasanton A Wave and a Smile for The Second Annual Paint the to the museum with their “wet Town will take place at the Mu- paintings” to have them judged by All Who Pass by seum on Main, 603 Main Street, a panel of guest judges who will Pleasanton on Saturday, June 5. select the works that will be a part There is no admission fee. of the silent auction from 4- 6 p.m. By Patricia Koning sign for his adult daughter Shan- Walt also honors special re- It is a day for artists of every and a live auction at 6 p.m. Conventional wisdom says non. quests. He recalls how one parent media to come together to paint Family art activities will be that the only sure things in life It all began in February 2009, asked if he could do something to to paint the sights of Pleasanton, happening in front of the Museum are death and taxes. For many when Walt put out a sign for encourage her son to take more support the museum and enjoy on Main from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. families with children at Sunset Jayden’s fifth birthday. “So many time with his school work. “I put the camaraderie of other artists. It Participants will be trying their Elementary School, there’s one people drove by on their way to up a sign that said ‘don’t rush provides the public an opportunity hand at watercolor, chalk art and more thing—Walter Perry. school, all waving at me, that I through your homework,’” says to see artists at work and then to face painting. There will be no Every school day morning— started coming out every morn- Walt. “Two days later her son got purchase a piece of Pleasanton art charge for these activities. rain or shine, freezing cold or blaz- ing,” he says. “Pretty soon another out of the car and thanked me. I at a silent and live auction later in There will be a no-host cham- ing hot—Walt is out in front of his mom asked if I could put up a sign didn’t put a name on the sign, but I the day. pagne/wine/soda bar during the home on Helsinki Drive greeting for her child’s birthday.” think he knew who it was for.” Artists arrive at the Museum at silent and live auctions. school children and their parents He estimates that 50 to 70 cars Walt receives a number of thank 9 a.m. to check in before heading For more information about as they drive to Sunset. on their way to Sunset pass by his you notes from both parents and out to a location in Pleasanton of Paint the Town, contact the Mu- At 6:30 am Walt checks the home each morning. Walt knows children, along with Christmas their choice to paint for the day. seum on Main at 925-462-2766 or weather forecast and writes it on every one, if not by name then by cards. He saves every last one. In the afternoon, the artists return [email protected]. a large grease board, along with a make and model. He even knows Families sometimes give him gifts, greeting to his two granddaughters, the general order in which the cars like cinnamon rolls and truffles, on Applications Open for Justynne and Jayden. He adds other drive by and who runs late most their way to school and he posts a messages related to upcoming holi- mornings (and yes, he knows who thank-you sign the next day. Young Musicians Competition days or, more recently, the number drives too fast). Lisa Curbelo, another Sunset of days left in school. He sets up “We all look forward to see- parent, recalls how this spring Applications are being taken for The purpose is to select two another sign with a smiley face and ing Walt every morning,” says young musicians who will perform Walt had a sign for her daughter’s the Livermore-Amador Symphony other messages, and finally updates Shannon Waxman, a parent of 11th birthday and handed her a Association’s 38th annual Compe- as soloists with the symphony on the birthday board. two Sunset students and a toddler. Feb. 12, 2011. Each winner/soloist rose from his yard as they drove tition for Young Musicians. Walt has a running list of over “Sometimes it’s such a struggle to by that morning. “My daughter The competition is open to will be awarded $250. 50 birthdays, given to him by get the kids ready and out the door The application deadline is is already thinking about how she instrumentalists and vocalists parents as they pass by. He posts in the morning, it’s nice to have is going to miss seeing Walt next who reside or attend school in Sun., Oct. 3, 2010. Completed ap- a happy birthday sign for each plications must be accompanied something to look forward to.” year because she will be attending Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, by an $8 application fee and a CD child on their birthday, or near if Shannon’s two-year-old daughter another school. We won’t drive Dublin, or San Ramon. Students or cassette tape for preliminary the birthday falls on the weekend. Gracie has a huge smile for Walt. by in the morning,” she says. “I are eligible through grade 12. If screening. Additional informa- He’s preparing a long list of sum- Because she can’t yet pronounce think if we had more Walts in our not enrolled in high school, the tion may be obtained by calling mer birthdays for the last week of his name yet, she calls him “Pee- world, it would be a much happier maximum age is 17. All instru- the competition chairperson at school. He even puts up a birthday Paw.” place.” ments will be considered. 447-1947. Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 3 Market to Donate Funds to Pleasanton Schools Shop at the Pleasanton store of 99 Ranch Market on Tuesday, June 8th to support Pleasanton School District. Three percent of the Pleas- anton store’s sales will be donated to preserve educational excellence for all students in the community. Pleasanton store is located at 4299 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. Stop in for groceries, stock up on freezer and pantry items, or grab take-out lunch or dinner from 99 Ranch’s extensive Chinese food deli and bakery. All sales from the store location at the Rose Pavilion (4299 Rosewood Drive) will count towards 99 Ranch Market’s contribution.

Yard Sale Benefits Heritage Association The Pleasanton Heritage Association will hold a yard sale on Sat., June 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 303 Neal Street in Pleasanton. This is a fund-raiser for the nonprofit organization. There will be antiques, collectibles, vintage items, household, toys, old moldings, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures, furniture, and

If you want to make a difference, have a Craft Fair & Lemonade Stand. That was the action taken by Mrs. Sear’s Smith Elementary 2nd grade class, whose goal was to raise money for an animal shelter and their school. According to Mrs. Sears, “This idea was 100% the children’s idea.” The teacher just provided the place (her downtown Livermore frontyard) and the time. The students took this project on with total commitment. Their parents fully supported their philanthropic endeavors. The profits ($200) were split between a Berkeley animal shelter, which had recently suffered a fire, and the Smith Elementary School “Cougar Fund,” which is raising money to retain aides for critical programs at their school. Pictured are Logan Dickey, Skylar Shapiro, and Payton Rose. For more information on both organizations, go to www.berkeleyhumane.org or www.smithelementary. org 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Education & Community

Volunteers work with dogs owned by veterans. Volunteers Needed to Work with Animals at East Bay Stand Down Tri-Valley Animal Rescue needs volunteers August 5-8, 2010, with the following skills: veterinarian, veterinary technician, and dog and Retirees take time out to pose for a group photo during the farewell to Portola event. cat grooming. Volunteers will participate with Tri-Valley Animal Rescue in the East Bay Stand Down, a 4-day event in Pleasanton, which provides a variety of services for homeless veterans. Tri-Valley Animal Rescue’s focus is to care for the dogs and cats of these homeless veterans during these four days, including providing medical, dental, and grooming services. Volunteers can participate during any or all of the four days. Portola Retirees Gather Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is an all volunteer, nonprofit organization that relies solely on private donations and contributions from the community. In 2009, TVAR saved over 1,000 homeless animals from for Farewell to School being euthanized at local animal shelters by placing them in permanent homes. By Patricia Koning They included many teachers, sion third-grade class that shared a Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Leslie Haas at 925- Over 50 Portola retirees along secretaries, a school psychologist, room with another class that started 216-2569, or at [email protected] with a few teachers, gathered on and even a lunch lady and two in the morning. When her students For more information about TVAR, please visit www.tvar.org. Wed., May 26 at Don Gaspar de former students. Peggy Berger, a arrived at school at 12:30 pm, they Portola Elementary School to say former Portola teacher, and her spent the first hour outside or in the farewell to the site. Portola will daughter Stacey, who was a student library until the first class vacated close at the end of this school at Portola, were part of the celebra- the classroom and then finished 'Make a Splash' by Reading This year; the students and most of the tion, along with Elizabeth Perez, a their day outside. staff will move to Junction Avenue former student who now teaches School Board member Kate Ru- Summer in Livermore Middle School to create a new K-8 fifth grade at Portola. nyon, whose two children attended “Make a Splash—Read!” is the theme of the 2010 Summer Reading school. “I have such mixed feelings,” both Portola and Junction, spoke Game at the Livermore Public Library. “I’m sad because my heart is said Perez. “I was also a Junction about making the vote to close The Summer Reading Game encourages children to improve their here, but my heart is also at Junc- student. It’s so sad to leave, but it Portola. “It was the hardest vote I reading skills over the summer, while earning prizes along the way. This tion, so for me it’s the best of both is exciting to start something new. have ever made, but it was the right year, readers will be given a special Summer Reading Game lanyard and worlds,” said Sheila Cooper, a Portola is so beautiful now, we put thing to do,” she said. “This school can earn book charms to put on their lanyard as they progress through former principal of both Portola so much work into it.” means so much to me.” the game. Additional prizes will include swim, bowling, and museum and Junction. “We’re going to have A handful of the retired teach- Chuck Hazen recalled that in passes, as well as an Olympic-style medal and a presentation to the City a K-8 school. It’s going to be a real ers started at Portola back in the his 38-year teaching career in the Council as a Super Reader. gift to this side of the town.” 1960’s not long after the school Livermore School District, Portola Children who are independent readers, ages four and older, are eligible Jean McCabe, who helped was opened. Jo Johnson recalled was the best school he worked to play this game. Registration begins on Friday, June 11, at 10 a.m. The organize the event, was a motor having to wear a dress and nylons at. “In a sense, I am still here,” last day to report on books read, is Saturday, August 14th, by 5 p.m. development specialist at Portola to school each day and how full the he said. Younger pre-readers, including babies, can enroll in Ducky’s Game. and Jackson. She’s part of a group school was 40 years ago. Jean Runge remembered work- In Ducky’s Game, parents and their children complete reading and other of Portola retirees who meet for “It’s so sad the school is closing. ing at Junction in the 1960’s when fun activities and receive points and stickers along the way. Those lunch four times a year. “Once It’s really come full circle. Back in it was a K-8 school. “After 30 who complete the game board win a special prize! Complementing you’ve worked at Portola, that’s the 1970’s, when Lawrence Liver- years, I got a gift and that was the Reading Games will be a host of activities and entertainment, from where you belong,” she said. “It more and Sandia were hiring like coming to Portola,” she said. “I storytimes and crafts, to magicians, jugglers, music, circus performers, was a close-knit, welcoming staff. crazy, we were so impacted we had can’t help but think that Junction wild animals, drummers, and glow-in-the-dark puppets! We really feel badly that the school to teach double sessions,” she said. will be enriched and enlivened by Participation is free. Although registration is not required to attend is closing. Now I know how the “We were teaching outside and in the energy in this room.” events, it is necessary, to play the game and win prizes. The Summer staffs at Almond, Rincon, and the library and on the stage of the Many of the retirees and for- Reading Game may be played at all three Livermore libraries and at other schools felt.” multipurpose room. It was crazy, mer Portola staff members will be daycare centers throughout Livermore. The teachers and staff at the but we made it work. Now there returning to the school on June 14 For more information, click on the Summer Reading Game link farewell party represented hun- aren’t enough kids.” to help the current teachers pack from the Livermore Public Library’s web site http://www.livermore. dreds of years of experience at When Johnson was hired at Por- their classrooms for the move to lib.ca.us, or call 373-5504. Portola and other Livermore Valley tola, she was given a double ses- Junction. Joint Unified School District sites. Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 5 Outdoor Programs Offered in Pleasanton This Summer Join Pleasanton City Natural- • Atlatl Club: Alviso Adobe did they go? Come learn about the did they come from, and will they reason to fear them. For all ages. ist Eric Nicholas on some unique Community Park, 3465 Old Foot- dinosaurs and what their world outdoor adventures this summer hill Road on Saturday, June 5, keep going? Learn the story of the Fee is $5 for residents/$8 for non- was like. Then we will discuss the snake, and learn why there is no residents. season. Please call (925) 931-5340 2010 and Saturday, August 21, question of where, or what, they for information or to register for 2010, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Learn changed into over time. For all any of these programs. the lore of this archaic hunting ages. Fee is $5 for residents/$8 for The following programs are tool and create your own atlatl. non-residents. scheduled in the coming months: Primitive peoples from all over • Exploring the Universe: Al- • Walks with the Naturalist, For the world developed many unique viso Adobe Community Park, all ages: Bernal Ponds , Saturday, weapons for hunting game. The 3465 Old Foothill Road, Saturday, June 12, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; atlatl and dart was the first true June 16, 2010, 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. Augustin Bernal Park , Saturday, weapons system, consisting of How big is our galaxy? How far July 10, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; both a projectile and a launching is the nearest star? How was our and Arroyo del Valle, Saturday, device. The atlatl, essentially a solar system made? Explore the August 14, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. spear-thrower, was developed in universe as we try to answer these City Naturalist Eric Nicholas will Europe more than 30,000 years questions and more. Games and lead wild walks around the hidden ago, and in North America about hands-on activities will aid us as parks of Pleasanton. Participants 12,000 years ago. Today there is a we search for the answers. Then, will learn about local wildlife, resurgence in interest in atlatls for if the skies are willing, we’ll take plants, habitats, tracking, and sport and hunting. For ages 11 and a peek at the wonders above. For much more. Plan to get dirty on up, participants under the age of 13 all ages. Fee is $5 for residents/$8 these treks. Brink water, a sense of must be accompanied by an adult for non-residents. adventure, and dress with weather for the entire class. Fee is $10 for • The Scoop on Snakes: Alviso in mind. Children under the age residents/$13 for non-residents. Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old of 12 must be accompanied by • Dino-Story: Alviso Adobe Foothill Road, Saturday, July 10, an adult during the entire hike. Community Park, 3465 Old Foot- 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. What Fee is $5 for residents/$8 for non- hill Road, Saturday, June 16, 2010, makes a snake a snake? Where residents. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Where

Wanna-Read Camp Open for Registration at the Pleasanton Library The Pleasanton Public Library’s Wednesdays beginning at 2:00 11:30 for parents with children summer reading game begins run- p.m. on June 23 with Daffy Dave, ages 18 to 36 months; Pre-School ning on June 12. Last year, almost a high energy, singing clown. Sum- Storytime Cinema on Friday morn- 4,000 summer readers enrolled in mertime Movies are scheduled on ings at 11:00 for campers ages 3 to the program. Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. They are 5; and S’More Stories Please, for This year, boys and girls are perfect for campers 7 years old and children of all ages, on Tuesday invited to join in the fun of Camp up. Space is limited. All programs mornings at 11:00. I-Wanna-Read and track their will require a ticket that can be For more information about Pleasanton City Naturalist Eric Nicholas with the atlatl, an archaic reading progress throughout the claimed at the Children’s Desk Camp I-Wanna-Read and a com- summer. one half-hour before the start of plete listing of the library’s pro- hunting tool developed in Europe more than 30,000 years ago. Learn In celebration of summer and each show. grams and activities, visit www. about the atlatl, its place in world history, and make your own at a the launch of the reading pro- In July, the library hosts several ci.pleasanton.ca.us/ library.html or workshop on June 5 at Alviso Adobe Community Park (shown) . gram, city librarians decorate the series of “campfire tales” includ- call the Children’s Desk at (925) children’s reading area and dress ing Toddler Laptime on Monday 931-3400 ext 8. appropriately to complement the mornings at 10:00, 10:45, and theme of the program. Past years have seen ships and pirates, wag- ons and pioneers, castles and knights on opening day. “Happy Campers” will claim prizes when they complete 10, 20 and 30 hours of reading. Preschool- ers are also welcome to participate and earn prizes with help from others who read to them. The program continues through August 6. Participants can begin the game by signing up at the KP Camp Counselors tents in the Children’s Department of the library. The hardiest campers are invited to extend their reading fun by completing a bonus card that can be entered into a drawing for prizes at the end of the summer reading program. Associated with the camp theme are several activities for campers of all ages, including WOW 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Art & Entertainment Summer Fun for Kids at Library Andrea Gaspari kicks off summer fun with a rollicking time for pre-schoolers at the Pleasanton Public Library on two days, June 9 and July 27. Jump into a high energy mix of singing, dancing and playing rhythmic games and instruments. A licensed Kindermusik and Musikgarten instructor, musician and gymnast, Andrea is a repeat Bay Area Parents’ Choice award-winner and returns to the library by popular request. No registration is required for these 45 minute programs, which are for children ages 18 months through 4 years old. The June 9 program will be at 10:30 a.m., the July 27 program at 2:00 p.m. Admission will be limited to a maximum of 75 children per session, with doors closing to late arrivals once each session begins. For these and other upcoming children’s events, flyers are available at the Children’s Desk detailing the 2010 Summer Reading Game, Camp I-Wanna-Read, which will run June 12 through August 6. Or please call the Children’s Desk at (925) 931-3400 ext. 8. Florence de Bretagne will demonstrate her painting technique and show her work. Young Performers Camp Set Tri-Valley Young Performers Academy has hired Kenn Adams as director of the three week Livermore Beauty and the Beast, Jr. camp at Contemporary Triple Threat from June 14-July 2. Adams is a professional playwright, performer, and teaching-artist, Artist to Be with over 18 years of experience creating and performing innovative theater for children and adults. He is currently performing his one man at Studio 7 in improvisational show, Adventure Theater at Under the Sun Studios in Pleasanton Concord. As a playwright, he is the author of more than a dozen plays and Velocity Handbell Ensemble musicals that have been produced from coast to coast. As a professional Contemporary artist Florence improviser, he began his career in 1991 with New York City’s Freestyle de Bretagne makes her debut at Repertory Theater. He spent the next ten years as a professional teach- the Studio 7 Fine Arts Gallery on ing-artist, bringing theater education, to kids in grades K-12. More Handbell 'Showcase Ensemble' Sat., June 5. recently he spent three years as the Director of Education for the East Bretagne’s work stems from Bay’s Willows Theater Company. Performs at Asbury European training. The results Summer camp is offered Monday - Friday from 9am-3pm. This camp Asbury United Methodist will host a concert by Velocity Handbell are whimsical paintings that burst is for ages 8-18. Kenn Adams also teaches KinderDrama for ages 4-7 Ensemble on Sat., June 12 at 7 p.m. with verve and character to in- and Comedy Improvisation for ages 11-18. Velocity is a quartet that rings five octaves of bells. Their precision, spire childhood delights. This is Check out www.TriValleyYPA.org or email info@TriValleyYPA. grace, virtuosity, and exquisite musical style have entranced audiences achieved through her use of bright org for more information. across the country, as well as at home in the San Francisco Bay Area. and thematic colors, the portrayal Velocity is a “showcase ensemble,” selected by the American Guild of natural elements—usually with of English Handbell Ringers to perform at an event called PINNACLE a twist—and unsurpassed creativ- in Nashville this July. Only a few ensembles in the nation received this ity. prestigious invitation. “The wonderfully fun and un- Livermore Library Offers Adult No admission will be charged for this concert. A free will offering predictable visual scenes created will be collected to supplement the cost of Asbury Ringers attending by Florence de Bretagne paintings Summer Reading Program Odyssey 2010, a handbell conference at UC Davis in June. create a very special display op- In addition to Summer Reading programs for children and teens, this The church is located at 4743 East Ave., Livermore. For information, portunity for Studio 7 Fine Arts,” year the Livermore Public Library will hold its second annual Summer call ww.AsburyLive.org. said Dirk Christiansen, the owner Reading program for adults – Water Your Mind - Read! of Studio 7. “As Spring reaches its Although families are encouraged to read together, an adult does not peak, we welcome gallery visitors have to have a child in the summer reading program to join. Adults can Teen Reading Program Making who will experience the season pick up an entry form at any of the three Livermore Libraries (Civic with paintings that both inspire and Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue; Rincon Branch, 725 Rincon Avenue; Waves Livermore Library redefine a room.” Springtown Branch, 998 Bluebell Drive) or print one from the library’s Area teens are invited to Make Waves @Your Library this summer by Bretagne, who trained at the website (http://www.livermore.lib.ca.us) starting June 11. participating in the Livermore Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading National School for Decorative The Adult Summer Reading program will work as follows: Program from June 11 to August 14, 2010. Teens are invited to come Arts in Paris, will be painting in • Read three books or listen to three audio books between June 11 to the Library to read for prizes and take part in special events offered person on Saturday, June 5 (Event and August 14. throughout the summer. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm). Her • On the entry form, write the books’ titles and authors, a sentence Teen special events this summer will include a writer’s workshop, work will be on display at Studio or two describing each book, and whether you would recommend the an engineering career program, and activities such as making “zines” 7 Fine Arts. book to others. and redesigning t-shirts. Beginning June 11, teens in grades 6-12 can Guests, who visit the gallery, • Turn in your entry form at any Livermore Public Library and pick up a game card at any Livermore Public Library location and begin will not only experience the paint- receive a prize while supplies last. All entries will also be placed into to read. Read six books during the summer program, at or above your ings, but also receive a great red a drawing for a chance to win one of several Book & Garden Lover’s grade level, write brief reviews and win a free Make Waves @ Your balloon. Baskets. Library t-shirt! Studio 7 Fine Arts is located in • Submit an additional entry form every time you read three more The Make Waves @ Your Library Teen Summer Reading Program is the heart of downtown Pleasanton books, for an extra chance in the grand prize drawing. sponsored by the Livermore Public Library and Friends of the Livermore on Main Street. Find more infor- Whether you prefer mysteries, romances, science fiction, or west- Public Library. mation by phoning the gallery at erns, take some time to relax this summer and join the Adult Summer For more information, please visit TEEN SPACE on the library’s (925) 846-4322 or on the web at Reading program, Water Your Mind – Read!, at the Livermore Public website: www.livermore.lib.ca.us or contact Sandy at 925-373-5500 www.studio7finearts.com Library. extension 5583.

Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 7 Berkeley Opera’s Mark Streshinsky to Direct LVO’s Don Giovanni; Artistic Trio Reunites for October Production By Heidi Massie Giovanni will reunite the experi- This October, with the opening enced opera trio of Streshinsky, of the 19th season of the Livermore LVO Music Director and Con- Valley Opera (LVO), audiences ductor, Alexander Katsman, and of the growing regional opera formidable rising star, baritone company will have the opportu- Eugene Brancoveanu, known to nity to experience a contemporary LVO audiences as Count Almaviva interpretation of the classic Mozart in The Marriage of Figaro (March, opera, Don Giovanni, as realized 2009) and who the San Francisco by noted Stage Director, Mark Chronicle calls “extravagantly Streshinsky. gifted.” Earlier this year, this Streshinsky was recently named trio worked together for Berkeley Artistic Director of Berkeley Op- Opera’s Don Giovanni. era. He has directed five produc- “Working together is like being tions for the company, most re- with family,” says Katsman. “You cently the roots of this production know what makes them click and of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, which how to draw out their most creative he now will expand for LVO. energy. This gives us the opportu- “The production for Livermore nity to find new colors and facets Valley Opera will be even more of-the-art venue that Pictured are (left) Eugene Brancoveanu; (center) to the ideas that began in the first realized in creating an environ- offers audiences an inti- Alex Katzman; and (right) Mark Streshinsky. production.” ment to set this masterwork,” said mate opera experience. Don Giovanni will be per- Streshinsky. “LVO has resources LVO’s production expe- formed October 2, 3, 9, and 10 in place that Berkeley Opera is rience at the Bankhead, new and younger utter faithfulness to the music, at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 only beginning to acquire. This coupled with the 100 or audiences by mak- coupled with a dazzling creativ- First Street, Livermore. Tickets opera company has established so dedicated LVO volunteers who ing connections with them that are ity in interpreting the psychology are available at the following site scenic and costume artists and a work to bring professional-qual- relevant.” and spirit of the opera, merit high www.livermoreperformingarts. dedicated budget to support a full ity operas to the theater, will aid “For anyone concerned about praise.” org. More information can be production. Those are just two Streshinsky in realizing his vision how true to Mozart’s original The October production of Don found at www.livermorevalleyop- of the many resources it has at its of Don Giovanni. this contemporary interpretation era.org disposal. Berkeley Opera’s last LVO’s Executive Director Sara will be, just look to the reviews season was one with a drastically Nealy explains why the opera com- of Berkeley Opera’s production,” reduced budget and a new and pany is venturing into new territory adds Nealy. According to San unknown theater. All these points with Streshinsky’s production. Francisco Classical Voice, “...the are moot at LVO.” “It’s important for LVO to stretch marvelous music, his [Mozart’s] LVO has produced several creatively, to expose our audi- wit, and his basic humanity are operas over the past three sea- ences to diverse artistic visions. scrupulously preserved in this sons since the Bankhead Theater We believe that Streshinsky’s performance.” The Contra Costa opened. The theater has since contemporary interpretation of Times review of Streshinsky’s Don earned itself a reputation as a state- Don Giovanni will help to engage Giovanni said, “The production’s Public Invited to Meet Awarded Winning Young Artists and Performers The public is invited to an place recognizes violinist De Eun program. evening celebration and reception Kim and pianist Connie Chen. The YEA Awards were estab- honoring the Pleasanton Cultural Creative writing honorees are lished by the arts council in 1997 Arts Council’s 2010 YEA award- first place finalist Vivian Tsai for to encourage and support young winning young performers, writ- poetry and second place winner artists ages 14 to 20 who live in, ers, and artists on Thursday, June Rhiannon Kelly for short fiction. attend school in, or study arts with 3, 2010, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., In visual arts, first place winner is Pleasanton teachers. PCAC’s 2011 at Lynnewood United Method- Nari Kim, painting, and in second YEA Awards will be held at the ist Church, 4444 Black Avenue, place, Caroline Kim, painting. new Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Pleasanton. A public reception (including Center. Six finalists have been selected refreshments) will honor the win- For further information, please from this year’s 30 young contes- ners immediately following the call PCAC at 925.931.1111. tants who auditioned in the categories of music, visual arts, literature, and dance. These talented winners will perform, read, or display their creative abilities in an evening program free to the public. Each of the finalists will also be presented with a cash prize in recognition of their outstanding talent. First place finalists receive $500, and second place winners receive $300. Winners in the categories of music, creative writing, and visual arts are: In music, a tie for first 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Art & Entertainment

www.occasiowinery.com Center, 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasan- Sideways Through Life" by Claudia New works by Livermore artist Joanna ton. To view participating wineries and Shear. Adult themes and language. Per- Crawshaw will be displayed through restaurants or to purchase tickets, visit formances at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on June 30, 2010 at the Wild Vine, 2187 www.LVwine.org. June 26, at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on First Street in Livermore. Refreshments June 27. Cost: $23.50 At the Bothwell will be provided. Joanna is an abstract MUSIC/CONCERTS Arts Center 2466-8th Street, Livermore, artist from Livermore, California. She Concerts on the Green, Summer Series, CA. Information: 925-373-6800 or www. is a 2005 graduate of the Art Institute of Tuesdays through Sept. 24. Music 5 to LivermorePerformingArts.org.events Boston. Since her move from Boston, 8 p.m. at the Livermore Valley Plaza in she has concentrated on finding a way to front of the Bankhead Theater. No admis- COMEDY marry her love of the human form with her sion charge. Each week, two Livermore Comedy Uncorked, benefitting the Open passion for abstract art. Joanna's current wineries featured; also beer selected by Heart Kitchen, is back for another summer work represents a move from mood based downtown bartenders. Non-alcoholic series of laughs at Retzlaff Vineyards in art to work that provides an atmosphere beverages will be available. Restaurants Livermore. Performances are June 19, in which the work can come alive and will offer food for purchase. The Liver- July 24, August 21 and Sept. 18. Shows communicate with the viewer. more Downtown Inc. website lists the begin at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. What Lies Above Below & Through restaurants, wine shops and tasting rooms Complete show details and tickets are at Juried Art Exhibition, May 14 through at www.livermoredowntown.com. www.comedyuncorked.com. Performers June 19, explore 31 artists’ responses to A Tribute to Harry Chapin, Fri., June 4, include Joe Klocek, Michael Meehan, the subjects of surface, depth, transpar- 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Norm Goldblatt, Sandy Stec, Johnny ency and opacity at Ryan Fine Art gallery, Livermore. LVPAC Presents The Steve Steele, Will Durst, Debi Durst, Michael 171 So. J Street, Livermore. The gallery Chapin Band with special guest Jessica Bossier, Lynn Ruth Miller, Tim Babb, Will is open lunchtimes Thursday – Saturday Craven of The Chapin Sisters. Tickets Franken, Anthony Hill, Fred Anderson, and Friday evenings. An extension of this on-sale to public Tues. April 27 at noon. Aundre the Wonderwoman. Retzlaff Vine- exhibition will hang at Panama Red Cof- 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperform- yards is located at 1356 South Livermore The Livermore Art Association Art Gallery is featuring landscapes fee Company, corner of First & K Street, ingarts.org. Avenue in Livermore. from May 18 through June 19. See www. The Saddle Cats, Adventures in Western by Norma Webb for the month of June. Norma paints in oil and tries lindaryanfineart.com for details. Swing, perform Sun., June 6, 2 p.m. DANCE to capture the beautiful scenes in the Livermore Valley, before they Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Footloose, Livermore School of Dance Jazz are lost to development. The LAA Gallery is open 11:30-4:00 Wed- MEETINGS Ave. Western swing pocket orchestra & Tap Divisions presents "Footloose!" Pleasanton Art League and Livermore comprised of steel guitarist Bobby This diverse show has music and dance Sun, and is located in the historic Carnegie Building at 2155 3rd St. Art Association, meeting 7:30 p.m. Mon., Black, fiddler and vocalist Richard Chon, styles for everyone from jazz, tap, lyrical Livermore. For more information call the Gallery at 925-449-9927. June 21 at Almond Ave. School, 1401 guitarist Gordon Clegg, and bassist Bing and musical theater to contemporary and Pictured is Webb’s painting, “Livermore Vines.” Almond Ave., Livermore. Guest artist will Nathan. Their repertoire runs from rustic hip hop. Some of the numbers include be Alan Ryall. In his presentation, Alan Texas breakdowns to the sophisticated "The Garden" with Mirah, "In The Mon- will describe is own journey as a marine swing of Benny Goodman, from Bob Wills ey" with Gold Diggers and "Dreams" like ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Livermore and Granada high schools will artist and will use images of his work to high-energy California swing to their own Van Halen, Livermore High Performing 2nd annual Paint the Town, June 5. Open have their work on display May 5-June illustrate techniques that he uses to achieve stylish originals. Admission is free. For Arts Theater, 600 Maple Street. Friday, to artists ages 14 and up. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 at Windermere Welcome Home Realty, realistic effects in his oil paintings of the more information call 925-373-5505. June 4 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 5 Register for the outdoor fund-raising event 1790 First Street, Livermore. The show, San Francisco Bay, the ocean, boats of Doo Wah Riders, Livermore Valley Per- at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are only $12.00 at the Museum on Main, 603 Main St., the latest in an ongoing series featuring various types and ships from the Age of forming Arts Center Presents. June 11, for this full-length production! For tickets, Pleasanton. Fee $5 per person. Family art the work of local artists at the real estate Sail. Alan and his wife Flori continue to 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First call 925-245-9322 or email lsodjazz@ya- activities will take place in front of the office, was organized by teachers from the live and work in Livermore where he St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, www. hoo.com. For more information about our Museum on Main between 10 a.m. and 2 two schools. The public is invited to view still gets out for an occasional sail on livermoreperformingarts.org. dance studio, please contact Livermore p.m. There will be a no-host champagne, the show during regular business hours, San Francisco Bay. There is no admission 2010 Concert at Wente Vineyards, Thurs., School of Dance, 1635 Chestnut Street, wine and soda bar. For more information Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., charge to attend the meeting. June 17, The Fray. Thurs., June 24, Liza Suite C, Livermore, (925) 245-9322, about Paint the Town, contact the Museum or by appointment with Cher Wollard, 925 Minnelli. Ticketmaster.com or by call- [email protected], or www. on Main at (925) 462-2766 or visit www. 824-4824 or [email protected]. A WINERY EVENTS ing the Wente Vineyards Box Office at livermoredance.com museumonmain.org. reception will be held later this month, Thomas Coyne Winery at Blacksmith 925.456.2424. Wente Vineyards, 5050 A Midsummer Night's Dream, pre- Seward Johnson Sculptures Downtown date and time to be announced. Square, Downtown Livermore, 25 S. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. sented by Livermore School of Dance Pleasanton, interactive exhibit by sculptor Call for Artists, Art in the Park, Danville, Livermore Ave. Saturday and Sunday Jennings & Keller, Sun., June 20, 2 p.m. Ballet Division. A full-length ballet of J. Seward Johnson placed on sidewalk 12th Annual Fine Arts Festival, October from 1 to 6 p.m. Live music every Sat- Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Shakespeare's comedic tale. Livermore locations. The eleven life-size, three- 2 & 3, On the Town Green, Front Street urday: June 5 Roger Kardinal, June 12 An acoustic duo based out of Miami. Their High Performing Arts Theater, 600 Maple dimensional bronze sculptures depict the Park, by the Library. Categories: Paintings Hurricane, June 19 Kenny Robbins Band, music is called “Fusion Folk Americana” Street. Saturday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m. & everyday activities of people who may be in All Media, Photography, Ceramics, June 26 Liam. http://thomascoynewinery. – a blend of many different elements Sunday, June 6, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: 925- found anywhere, from a man reading a Sculpture, Graphics and limited openings com. that comes from their vast musical back- 245-9322 or [email protected]. newspaper on a park bench and an elderly in Fine Jewelry (no crafts). Sponsored by Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, June grounds. No admission charge. www. Natya Mela 2009 (Bengali Drama Fes- woman carrying a bag of groceries to a Alamo Danville Artists’ Society and the 5, Taste of Tuscany, Come celebrate ci.pleasanton.ca.us tival), June 5 and 6, 2:30 p.m. Amador child welcoming a soldier home from duty. Town of Danville, this event is a Fund the release of our two new wines: iL Manriquez & Rubis, Sun., June 26, 2 Theater, 1188 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. The exhibit will remain in place through Raiser for Art in the Schools of the San Segreto & Primitivo 2008. Live music p.m. Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Ber- Information www/sanskriti.org or www. June 30, 2010. More information about Ramon School District. Art in the Park by Latin guitarist Tom Duarte from 1 nal Ave. Specialize in Latin American porshi.com. the J. Seward Johnson exhibit is avail- includes a Judged Inside Art Show and to 4 p.m. Food and wine pairings and music. They sing, play guitar, charango, Dance the Magic Showcase 2010, June able by contacting Pleasanton Fine Arts food, wine and live entertainment. Booth passed Hors D'eouvres until 4 p.m. Wine zomponas, cuatro and bombo, featuring 13, Xtreme Force Dance Company in Coordinator Julie Finegan at jfinegan@ spaces are 10’ x 10’ and the fees are $85 for Club free, $8.00 pp, $15.00 per couple. an extensive repertoire of popular and Livermore. The performance includes ci.pleasanton.ca.us or (925) 931-5355. non ADAS members. Artist’s applications Tickets available the day of the event folk songs from Latin American. www. dancers of all levels and ages dancing Trunk show, Livermore Art Association available: e-mail ormawebb@comcast. at the winery. Street & winery parking ci.pleasanton.ca.us to all Disney music. At 2:00 p.m. in the Art Gallery, summer jewelry and other net or call 925 828-9170. available. For more info, please e-mail Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, wearable art, Fri., June 18, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Louise Gibler Exhibit , oil paintings [email protected]. 3053 Marina ON THE STAGE Livermore. Tickets at 925-373-6800 or Wine and cheese will be served. Carnegie consisting of still life, landscape, floral Ave., Livermore. Track of the Cat, June 6, 2010, A Stage go to the website www.LivermorePer- Bldg., 3rd and J Streets, Livermore. www. and figurative subjects for the months of Nottingham Cellars, 2245C South Vasco adaptation of the classic American novel formingArts.org. Livermore ArtAssociation.org. May and June 2010 at the Garre Vineyard Rd., Livermore. Acoustic event concert by Walter van Tilburg Clark. Directed by OLIO, June 13, Spark Dance Studio annual New works by Livermore artist Joanna & Winery 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. June 11, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Featuring Graeme Maley. 3:00 p.m. The Eugene recital. All seats reserved. At 1:00 p.m. and Crawshaw displayed through June 30, Hours of operation are Monday through Of Shape and Sound and I The Mighty. O'Neill National Historic Site, Tao House. 4:30 p.m. in the Amador Theater, 1155 2010 at the Wild Vine, 2187 First Street Friday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and weekends Tickets are $15 at the door. club members Tickets $25. www.eugeneoneill.org/ Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Information: in Livermore. Artist reception to be held 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All the pieces are get in free with RSVP at the following: Scenes from Shakespeare's Romeo & 925-931-3444 or www.ci.pleasanton. on Thursday, May 20 from 6pm to 8pm. framed and done in the chiaroscuro style 925.294.8647, nottinghamcellars.com. Juliet, Tues., June 22, 7 p.m. Livermore ca.us/community/arts/civic-arts.html. Refreshments will be provided. Joanna of painting. Taste of Terroir, July 22, 6 to 9 p.m. Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Artistic Saturday Night Dance Parties, themed is an abstract artist from Livermore. She Art exhibit, May 21-June 30th – Occasio featuring Livermore Valley Winemakers Director Lisa Tromovitch and actors from parties each Saturday night from Salsa is a 2005 graduate of the Art Institute of Winery hosts artist Patrick Segui’s latest and Bay Area Chefs teamed up to create Shakespeare’s Associates present scenes to Swing, includes an optional group Boston. Since her move from Boston, exhibition, “Back Behind the Big Top.” innovative wine and food pairings for and discuss themes from their upcoming dance lesson at 7:15. $15 cover charge, she has concentrated on finding a way to This show depicts many scenes of an Ed- guests to enjoy. In a blind tasting, our season—romantic Romeo & Juliet and 7:15 dance lesson, 8:00-10:30 for dance marry her love of the human form with her wardian circus – Ringmasters, trapeze art- media judges, Leslie Sbrocco, W. Blake Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing. Under- parties. It's All About Dancing, 171 So. passion for abstract art. Joanna's current ists and gypsy caravans. Patrick’s unique Gray, and Jessica Yadegaren will pres- written by the Friends of the Livermore Livermore Avenue, 925-449-9292, or work represents a move from mood based style has decorated the Winery’s previous ent awards for taste top pairings while Library. Admission is free. For more [email protected]. art to work that provides an atmosphere auction lots, and his intriguing mis-en- guests vote for people's choice awards. information call 925-373-5505. A String of Pearls, Saturday, June 19, 2 in which the work can come alive and scene transports the viewer to another era. In addition to the pairings, there will be Blown Sideways Through Life, June 26 and 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First communicate with the viewer. Fridays – Sundays, noon – 5 p.m. 2245B a silent auction, a dessert room filled with and 27, July 3 and 4. Creative Writers St., Livermore. Valley Dance Theatre’s Art and photography students from South Vasco Road, Livermore, 371-1987, sweets, ports, and more. The Palm Event Producers Group Presents: "Blown 30th Anniversary Celebration brings to Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 9

life Gershwin’s An American in Paris, please visit www.LVwine.org and click pm. Costume contest in-between the two will be held at Victorine Olive Oil in to the modern age. Underwritten by the Glenn Miller’s classic A String of Pearls, the "Nominate a Restaurant" link at the showings at approximately 9 pm. Dressing downtown Livermore on June 26. Gage Friends of the Livermore Library. Admis- and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, plus exciting bottom of the homepage. Nominations up is encouraged. General Admission is is the author of "The New American Olive sion is free. For more information call new works. www.livermoreperformin- must be received by July 1st. The Restau- $20 and includes the party, lounge cover Oil." The class will include tastings of 925-373-5505. garts.org. rant of the Year Award will be announced charge, movie and unlimited popcorn. three olive oils, cooking demonstration The Wizard of Oz, presented by Dance at the annual Taste of Terroir event held $10 of each ticket is tax deductible. The and tasting, complimentary wine paring LAA Bank Studio at Gymfinity. Sat., June 19, 11 a.m. on July 22 event is appropriate for ages 16 and older. and book signing. The event is Sat., June 230 So. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Public is Father's Day Photo Contest, sponsored Tickets are on sale now at the Bankhead 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. The class fee is $55. invited to attend. by Alameda County CattleWomen's Theater Ticket Office, 2400 First Street Enroll in person at 21 So. Livermore Ave Show Opens Association. Cash prizes: $50 for first in downtown Livermore, online at www. at Blacksmith Square in Livermore, or call Livermore Art Association will MOVIES place, $30 for second place, and $20 bankheadtheater.org or by phone at 454-8770 or 454-8777. The Great White Hope, June 3, A clas- for third place. Anyone can enter. The 925.373.6800. Remaining tickets will be Women Photographers of the Twentieth open the 8th annual U.S. Bank sic film series on famous film couples, winning photos will be published in The sold at the Vine Cinema & Alehouse door Century, Thurs., June 27, 7 p.m. Liver- show at the US Bank in Livermore hosted by Candace Klaschus, Las Positas Independent as well as on the Alameda on the night of the event, if available. This more Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. this Fri., June 4. Local artists will College. At 7:00 p.m. in the Pleasanton County CattleWomen website. The photo fun event is likely to sell out, so advanced Marcy B. Freedman will present a one- fill the entire bank with artworks Public Library, Pleasanton Library, 400 theme is"Show why your father deserves purchase is recommended. hour talk with slides, highlighting the work for the public to appreciate. The Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. Free. BEEF for Father's Day." The photo can be Poetry Rocks in Many Languages, Sun., of several amazing women photographers. Information: 925-931-3405. of Fathers, Grandfathers, or "Father-like" June 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Century House, 2401 Underwritten by the Friends of the Liver- display will remain up until June Austin Powers Movie/60's Party, June figures. Entries are due by June 17, 2010. Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Pleasanton more Library. Admission is free. For more 30. Most artworks are for sale. 3, Two showings of the Austin Powers For contest details go to AlamedaCoun- poet, writer and on-line poetry publisher information call 925-373-5505. There will be an awards re- Movie 7:00p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with a tyCattleWomen.com. Liz Fortini will guest host an afternoon Author Jonathan Curiel, Sun., June 27, 2 of poetry in the languages of Western ception on Tuesday, June 8 from costume contest at 9:00 p.m. At Vine Austin Powers Movie & 60’s Era Costume p.m. Livermore Library, 1188 So. Liver- 3:00 to 5:00, with snacks served. Cinema & Alehouse, 1722 First Street, Party at the Vine Cinema & Alehouse, Europe. Liz and three featured poets will more Ave. Journalist in San Francisco Downtown Livermore. Cost: $20. www. 1722 First Street, Livermore. Thurs., read a blend of poems they or famous poets and the author of Al' America : Travels The event will be open during US LivermorePerformingArts.org. June 3. Livermore Valley Performing have written in Italian, Spanish, French Through America's Arab and Islamic Bank’s business hours: Mon-Thu Arts Center costume and movie social and German and then translate the poems. Roots. The book details the historic in- 9:00-5:00, Fri 9:00-6:00, and Sat MISCELLANEOUS benefit for local performing and visual At the Open Mic following, the public is fluence of Arab and Muslim culture on 9:00-1:00. US Bank is located at Livermore Valley Restaurant Awards, arts centers and its programs. Guests will invited to read a poem, one page or less, America, from the time of Columbus Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- be entertained and be able to socialize and in a Western European language and read 2125 Second Street, Livermore. tion has implemented a new program to savor themed cocktails, wine, beer, soft their translation or read a poem they’ve recognize restaurants that support and drinks and a variety of food items that will written in English. Cost: $5.00, students promote Livermore Valley wines and be available for purchase. Austin Powers free. [email protected]. wineries. To nominate a restaurant, movie screenings will be at 7:30 and 9:30 Livermore Rodeo Parade, Sat., June 12, downtown Livermore along 2nd and 3rd Streets. 10 a.m. start. Free. Livermore Rodeo, June 12 and 13, Rodeo Grounds at Robertson Park, Livermore. Joaquin Murrieta: Dead In The Sierra, Thursday, June 17, Join filmmaker, War- ren Haack, for a screening and discussion of his narrative film on the famous outlaw Joaquin Murrieta. Museum on Main Ed Kinney Lecture series. 7 p.m. at Lyn- newood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets are $5 members and seniors, $10 nonmembers, $3 students and teachers with ID. Res- ervations are suggested. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Call the Museum on Main at 462-2766. California Writers Club, Tri-Valley Branch, meeting June 19. International best-selling thriller writer Jeff Carlson tells you why, when and how to bend, break and beat the laws of publishing with his lecture on Breaking The Rules To Breaking In: Ten Tips To Sell Your First Novel. Information: www.trival- leywriters.org. Father’s Day Picnic, City of Dublin Parks & Community Services Department, Sunday, June 20 from 10am to 2 pm in the Group Picnic Area at Emerald Glen Park. Cost is $3 per person, which will guarantee your family reserved table seating in our Group Picnic Area and all the games, activities, entertainment and ice cold lemonade. All you need to bring is your picnic lunch and dad. Register on-line at www.DublinRecGuide.com. Call 556-4500 if you would like more information. Book Into Film, June 27, "The Namesake,” a film based on the book by Jhumpa Emily Garcia plays the role of Heidi Holland in the Tri-Valley Repertory Lahiri. View the movie at 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Theatre’s production of “The Heidi Chronicles.” Performances are Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. A comparison weekends June 4 to June 27. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Fridays and of the movie with the book follows. Free. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The play, by Wendy Wasserstein, Information: 925-931-3405. is comprised of a series of interrelated scenes. The performance is Alameda County Fair, June 23-July 11 (closed Tuesdays), Alameda County at the Studio Theatre, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Farm animals, Tickets are $25 for adults (18-60), $22 for seniors (60+), $20 for juniors 16-days of live horse racing, professional (under 18), and $19 each for groups purchasing 20 or more tickets. entertainment, midway and carnival, food, fun for all ages. www.alamedacountyfair. Tickets may be purchased online at www.iloveyou.trivalleyrep. com. com, by phone at 925-462-2121. 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Thoratec Presented with Heart of Gold Award Thoratec Corporation of Pleas- “It is an honor to be recognized anton was honored Saturday, May as the 2010 Heart of Gold Honoree 22, with the prestigious Corporate by the American Heart Associa- Heart of Gold Award, presented tion, whose mission is to reduce annually at the American Heart the incidence of heart disease and Association’s Heart of Gold Gala. stroke,” said Gary F. Burbach, The Heart of Gold Award recog- president and chief executive nizes a company or individual officer of Thoratec Corporation. for outstanding contributions to “As a world leader in device- reduce cardiovascular disease and based mechanical circulatory sup- stroke and build a healthier com- port therapies, Thoratec remains munity. committed to innovation and to Thoratec develops device-based delivering technologies that save, mechanical circulatory support support and restore failing hearts therapies to address advanced- - allowing patients to reclaim their stage heart failure. According to lives. We are steadfast in our desire Sandia scientist Cathy Branda (left) speaks with one of the recipients of the 2010 Math & Science the American Heart Association, to improve and positively impact Awards. Photo by Randy Wong. more than five million Americans the patients who – everyday – are are living with heart failure, with battling the debilitating effects of about 600,000 new cases diag- heart disease. We look forward to nosed every year. This long-term partnering with AHA now - and in Sandia Honors Women for Outstanding chronic problem contributes to the future.” 300,000 deaths a year. The Heart of Gold Gala was Achievement in Math and Science “We are proud to recognize held Saturday at Wente Vine- Thoratec for its Heart of Gold,” yards in Livermore. The event By Patricia Koning out nomination forms to 10 area Tracy High School, interned with said Gary Sloan, Chair of the East brought together 500 of the Greater Bay Division of the American Sandia National Laboratories high schools. Math and science Branda last summer and will do so Bay Area’s business, medical Heart Association and CEO of honored 20 young women from teachers as well as principals and again this summer. The two are al- and philanthropic leaders. Junaid San Ramon Regional Medical area high schools for their achieve- counselors from each school nomi- ready developing a mentor/mentee Khan, M.D., served as chair of the Center in San Ramon. “Our Heart ments in math and science. The nate two young women who have relationship, as Branda wrote one gala. The event helped raise over of Gold Corporate Honoree is a lo- program was held May 19. done exemplary work in the areas of Shi’s recommendations to Yale, $780,000 to fund cutting-edge cally based, international company For the past 19 years, the Sandia of math and science. The award is her alma mater. medical research and prevention dedicated to the development of Women’s Connection (SWC) has given to high school juniors so they The recipients of the 19th annual outreach programs in the Bay Area. advanced medical technologies run the Math & Science Awards as can list it on college and scholar- Math & Science awards are: The Heart of Gold Gala is one of to improve patient survival and a way to encourage the recipients ship applications. Amador High School, Pleas- the American Heart Association’s quality of life. The American Heart to continue studying math and Livermore resident Cathy Bran- anton: Elizabeth Fromson – math; largest fund-raising events. Association and Thoratec share a science and to create mentoring da, who researches detection meth- Omsri Bharat – science The Heart of Gold Gala high- common mission to save lives and opportunities. odologies relevant to biodefense, Dublin High School, Dublin: lights the issue of childhood obe- improve the well being of heart “The women and men of San- is chair of the Math & Science Tess Schoenthal – math; Michelle sity, and what we as a community disease survivors. This mission is dia believe strongly that you, this Awards. She shared some of the Lee – science can do to prevent it. not just a business for Thoratec, but year’s awardees, are our future,” nominating statements from the East Union High School, Man- The evening’s medical honoree a passion to make an impact on the said Pat Smith, director of site schools. “It is clear that you all are teca: Hermila Mendoza – math; was Stephen B. Arnold, M.D., community it serves.” operations for Sandia/Livermore, extremely bright, motivated, hard Kayla Tirnetta – science FACC, a cardiologist who has Foothill High School, Pleasan- Thoratec has joined with the in her welcome address. “We working, and high achieving stu- served the East Bay community for ton: Annie Wei – math; Jessica Xu Heart Association as a strategic congratulate you on your achieve- dents, most if not all in the top 5% more than 30 years. Dr. Arnold is – science cause for more than a decade. ments and hope you will continue of your class,” she said. “But there known as a physician’s physician, Granada High School, Liver- Thoratec has been an active Start! to pursue your interests in math was another very common theme one to whom physicians turn for more: Amanda McNary – math; Heart Walk company and spon- and science through college and in this year’s nominating state- their own care as well as to ad- Erika Carlson – science sor. The company is the annual beyond. I also hope your inter- ments that I want to mention—you dress the most difficult clinical Livermore High School, Red Cap sponsor, honoring heart actions with the Sandians here are leaders in your class who reach problems. In addition to serving Livermore: Cynthia Jing – math; disease and stroke survivor with tonight will give you a glimpse of out to support your peers.” patients, Dr. Arnold is actively Rachelle Hamblin – science red baseball caps. Hundreds of some exciting career paths.” Each awardee was paired with involved in the education of medi- Manteca High School, Man- survivors walk the route proudly Brooke Harmon, a virologist, a Sandia hostess working in the cal students, serving as Associate teca: Michelle Sinclair – math; wearing their red caps with the tag spoke about being the first person field of math or science, with the Dallas Mould – science Clinical Professor of Medicine at “fighting back”. in her family to attend college. hope that the Sandia women can Merrill F. West High School, UCSF. He served as president of As a Heart Walk company team, Valerie Peters, who specializes in mentor the high school students Tracy: Gabriella Herrera – math; the Contra Costa Chapter of the Thoratec creates a sense of com- systems analysis for homeland se- as they continue in their academic Ashley Vergel de Dios – science American Heart Association in munity and hope for survivors at curity and energy systems, shared and professional careers. Sierra High School, Tracy: Lisa 1985 and 1986. Additionally, he the Heart Walk. Thoratec employ- her experience struggling with, but In the last two years, the event Thomas – math; Jasmine Currimao has played a key role in the main- ees at multiple offices across the eventually excelling in, a difficult has also focused on internship op- – science tenance of health care services, and country have raised over $320,000 math course as an undergraduate portunities at Sandia. This summer Tracy High School, Tracy: especially cardiac services, in West to benefit the American Heart As- at U.C. Berkeley. three recipients of 2009 awards Qiran Xie – math; Effie Zhou Contra Costa County. sociation. Each spring, the SWC sends will intern at Sandia. Mary Shi of – science

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Scout Presented with Applied Fusion/ Musgrave Scholarship Livermore High School senior school and community activities; John Christopher Wiedemeier and essays written by the finalist; has been named a 2010 Applied and by several letters of recom- Livermore Students Fusion/Musgrove Eagle Scout mendation from community and Scholarship Winner. He is among school leaders. Recipients of National Security five distinguished Eagle Scouts John Christopher is the son of selected to win the 2010 Applied John and Paula Wiedemeier of Technologies Scholarships Fusion/Musgrove Eagle Scout Livermore. During John’s Liver- Scholarship. more/Fremont High School days, National Security Technologies LLC (NSTec) has invested in future The Applied Fusion Musgrove he studied Mandarin Chinese, engineers and scientists through the gift of scholarships to two outstand- Eagle Scout $5000 merit-based played for the Livermore Orchestra ing Livermore students. This year’s recipients of the NSTec Engineering scholarship winners are the final- as a Cellist for two years, competed and Science Scholarship are Manika Paul and Christopher Guido, both of ists from the San Francisco Bay on the Fremont American High Granada High School. Paul plans to attend the University of California Area Council of the Boy Scouts of School Cross Country team. He at Berkeley and dual major in Mechanical Engineering and Molecular America judged to have the stron- graduated from 4 years of semi- and Cell Biology. Guido will attend the University of California-Davis gest combination of accomplish- nary, a religion class devoted to and major in Chemical Engineering. Both will be honored on June 2 at ments, skills and potential for suc- scripture study that meets before the Scholarship Convocation in Livermore, California. cess in engineering college studies. school every morning. At church The scholarship program, an extension of the NSTec education invest- They were judged by a committee he has served in several youth of professionals and personally leadership positions where he has ment philosophy, was launched in 2007 and has provided over 68 schol- John Christopher Wiedemeier arships and $340,000 to high school seniors across the country planning selected by Ron Musgrove, CEO earned Scouting’s On My Honor an education in engineering or science. NSTec is the management and of Applied Fusion, Inc. based religious award and the Church of operating contractor of the Nevada Test Site, and its related facilities, upon appraisal of their academic Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Service Award for outstanding including the company’s Livermore Operations Office in Livermore. record, including difficulty level of Duty to God Award. A fourth gen- community service in Livermore. “We created these scholarships to encourage the next generation subjects studied and grades earned; eration scouter and recent Eagle He plans to attend Brigham Young of scientists and engineers who are essential for our national secu- scores from standardized tests; Scout Chris was also presented University and major in computer rity mission,” says NSTec President Stephen Younger. “Several of our contributions and leadership in with the President’s Volunteer science in the fall. NSTec Engineering and Science Scholarship recipients are now serving summer internships—our vision is that one day they may become our Pleasanton Scout Recognized at employees.” Scholarship recipients are given an opportunity to intern at NSTec Eagle Court of Honor after their first year of college. Christopher Wayne Meyer, a made a horse mounting ramp Pleasanton Boy Scout from Troop for the physically and mentally #941, was honored May 2, 2010 disabled for “Hoof prints on the with presentation of his Eagle Heart” an adaptive riding center Scout Award. The court of honor in Livermore. As project manager Student News was held at Hart Middle School in Chris planned developed, raised Caitlin Mellberg, a 2006 graduate of Amador Valley High School Pleasanton. Mr. Randy Mancini funds, built with a group he as- will be participating in graduation exercises at Sonama State University was the master of ceremonies and sembled and then delivered this on May 29, 2010. A Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude with Distinction was Eagle Project advisor as well as massive horse ramp. conferred on Caitlin by Sonoma State University on December 18, 2009. former Scout Master for Chris in Chris has accomplished so She is now working on an elementary teaching credential. Troop #943. much in his personal life as well. To achieve this rank Chris He was an exchange student in The following student from Livermore was recently listed on the fulfilled the requirements of lead- Mexico for the Pleasanton Tu- 2010 Spring semester dean’s list at the University of Portland: Michael ership and service by advancing lancingo Sister City Association Manning, senior, mechanical engineering. Students need at least a 3.5 through each rank; Tenderfoot, the summer of 2007. He worked grade point average to be eligible for the dean’s list. Second class, First class, Star, Life the primary and presidential elec- Scout and now Eagle Scout. Chris’ tion polls in 2008. Chris and his Benedictine College held its annual commencement exercises on Sat- leadership history in troop #943 team won the Jr. Iron Filmmaker urday, May 15, 2010 Timothy Segelke of Pleasanton, graduated from includes assistant patrol leader, Award in the Livermore Film Fes- Benedictine with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Computer Science. patrol leader, scribe chaplain aide, tival in 2009. Chris was recognized Christopher Wayne Meyer assistant senior patrol leader and for his art in the 2009 Congressio- Timothy D. Gough of Pleasanton graduated with a master's degree senior patrol leader twice. He also nal Art Competition and it hung in Pleasanton where he still works. in Deaf Education on May 22, 2010, during the 140th Commencement was senior patrol leader for Troop Congressman Jerry McNerney’s Chris has made the “Deans List” at McDaniel College. More than 450 master's degrees were awarded #941 where he finished his trail to Pleasanton office. He graduated in in college and plans to work as a during the ceremony. Eagle Scout. the honor roll from Foothill High character modeler in the motion Chris earned the 50 night spe- School 2009 and earned 5 scholar- graphics industry. Chris especially Skidmore College awarded a total of 667 degrees at the college's 99th cial award for camping and well ships to help attend college. All wants to thank Richert Lumber and Commencement exercises held Saturday, May 22. Local student James over the 21 required merit badges. these and his Boy Scout achieve- the Pleasanton Tulancingo Sister Welsh of Pleasanton received a BA degree Magna Cum Laude. Chris completed a service project ments he did while also working City Association for subsidizing worthy of an Eagle Scout. Chris part time at Gene’s fine foods in his Eagle Scout Project. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 Community

(Organizations wishing to run notices in June 18, 1-7:00 p.m. at Asbury United Meth- $70 for guest through June 1st. Find informa- Picnic in the Park, Fri., June 4, 11 a.m. call 447-6282. Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box odist Church, 4743 East Avenue (note new tion on www.Granada High.com/alumni /free to 1:30 p.m. Bray Commons. Open to family Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin location!). There is a severe shortage of blood register, Facebook and Classmates and friends. Barbeque lunch, games, prizes and Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all Board. Include name of organization, meeting in the Bay Area, and only 3% of the eligible Bikers and Bands Ride for Autism, Sat., entertainment. Shuttle service to and from the ages 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone people give blood. Please help save a life by June 12, Livermore. Live music from 6 Liver- picnic is available at the Dublin Senior Center Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study number and contact person should also be giving blood. The process takes 1-1½ hours, more bands, food and drinks. 10 a.m. start in by reservation. Price includes a reserved seat at Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Please call office at included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) and snacks and refreshments are served after front of Pit Stop, 4084 East Ave. concludes at a picnic table and lunch. Tickets on sale until 846-8650 for weekly programs. Rodeo dinner dance, hosted by the Liver- you donate. You must be 17 years old, and have the Pine Street, 875 Rincon. Ride is $25 per May 31: Res $3/Non-Res $4. Tickets after May Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday more Knights of Columbus Friday June 11 at a form of identification with you. To sign up, person and includes a Luau Lunch halfway 31: $5. Activity Code 24377. www.DublinSe- Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. St. Michael’s large hall. The cost is $25.00 go to www.GiveLife.org, and use RLCC as the through the ride at noon and admission to Pine niorCenter.com. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Information, 447-8840. per person which includes a Rib Eye steak sponsor code. For more information contact Street after the ride. Entertainment starts at 5 Amador Valley Blvd. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 dinner and dancing from 8-11. Music by DJ Tom Petty at 925-980-8164. p.m. Admission if not riding is $10. Benefit for The Tri-Valley Youth Court is looking for Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Pastor: Power. Cocktails will be from 5-6 and dinner Summer Cooking Camps for Juniors the Early Intervention of Autism and Autism adult and youth volunteers to act as Spanish- John L. Bechtel. Saturday: Bible Study: 9:30 from 6-8. For tickets contact Mark Duguid at and Teens. June 14-August 9. M-F, 10:30- Speaks. Information at facebook/autismarmy. English translators. The volunteers will work am / Worship Service: 10:50 am; Wednesday: 925 443-5873 1:30 pm. Select from world cuisine or regional org or [email protected].. with non-English speaking families during Bible Study: 7:00 pm; Pot Luck 4th and 5th Livermore Moms, meet 7 p.m. June 4. American themes. All hands-on class plus spe- San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club their entire involvement with the program. Sabbaths. ww.livermoresda.org/ Topic will be wills and trusts. The purpose cial "restaurant" style class at end of program. invites new & longtime residents to their TVYC is a youth-driven diversion program Meditation Study Group - Practice new of the Livermore Moms is to share ideas $295/week. Pans on Fire, 310-B Main Street, monthly luncheon on June 17 at Faz Restaurant, that acts as an adjunct to the traditional juvenile meditation methods, based on teachings of and talents so that we may grow as parents, Pleasanton, CA 94566, (925) 600-7267, www. 600 Hartz Restaurant, Danville from 11:30 to justice system for first time teen offenders. Shinzen Young, using audio, video and hand- learn better ways to understand our children pansonfire.com for more information. 2pm. The speaker will be San Ramon Mayor For more information, visit our website at outs. Meeting 7:00-8:30 pm on the second and to help them become confident and capable Tri-Valley Holistic Moms Network, Abram Wilson. Cost is $19. For information, www.trivalleyyouthcourt.com or call Tonya fourth Tuesdays of the month, at Tri-Valley individuals. We frequently invite speakers meets 7 p.m. June 21, Harvest Park Middle call Myrna, 560-0656. at 925-337-7171. Unity's Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Val- to make presentations. There are also family, School, 4900 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, Do you love Retired Public Employees Association, ley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact Gayle at moms and couples nights out. Meetings are free Topic will be Gentle Chiropractic: Nurturing animals? Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is holding all retired public employees under the Calp- [email protected] for members, as well as for first time visitors. the Whole Person - Emotionally, Mentally and an orientation for new volunteers. Come and ers retirement program are invited to attend Prayer Circle - Prayer, meditation, study, Contact [email protected] for Physically presented by Dr. Nicole Valega, DC, learn about volunteer opportunities such as bimonthly meetings at Emil Villa's Hickory and sharing. Meeting 7:15-8:30 pm on the more information and meeting location. HBCE and Dr. Andrea Pritchett, DC, Owner fostering dogs/cats, socializing shelter animals, Pit & Grill, 3064 Pacific Ave., Livermore, at first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of the month, Yard sale, Pleasanton Heritage Associa- of Vital Life Wellness, www.vlifewellness. helping at adoption events and fund-raisers, 10:45 a.m. Dates are June 3 speaker is Rhoda at Tri-Valley Unity's Gathering Place, 7567 tion, Sat., June 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 303 com. This meeting is free for Chapter mem- plus many other roles. Orientation is June 6, Takeda from Rosewood Gardens Senior Liv- Amador Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact Neal Street in Pleasanton. This is a fund-raiser bers and first time visitors. Meetings are held 1:00-2:30 PM at East Count Animal Shelter, ing, August 5 speaker is Margaret Hankle from Bob at [email protected]. for the nonprofit organization. There will be an- on the third Monday evening of each month. 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin. Must be 18+. Explorititas (former Elderhouse) speaking on St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 tiques, collectibles, vintage items, household, For further information, please visit: www. Bring $10 cash or check to help cover the cost planning group trips for seniors., Oct. 7 speaker North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services toys, old moldings, doors, windows, plumbing holisticmoms.org or email Tri-ValleyHMN@ of material. Information at www.tvar.org. will be Veronica Conley from DMV senior on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday fixtures, furniture, and more. hotmail.com Pleasanton VIP Travelers, Columbia ombudsman program, and Dec. 2. For more school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school at Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club, Tuff Girl Fitness is offering a free fit- State Park, National, Hotel and Railtown, June information, call Dona Allen, 443-3484. 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. fol- Sat., June 5, 59 miles Dublin to Altamont Pass ness boot camp for women in Livermore on 19, $78 members, $79 nonmembers. Reserva- Sunday Bingo, All regular game pay-outs lowed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. and back, meet 9 a.m. at Shannon Center, Dan Sunday, June 6th from 8am-9am at a location tions sign up at the travel desk at the Pleasanton $250. Free game guarantees payout of $350. United Christian Church, celebrating Carhart, 828-8964. Sat., June 5, 25 miles Contra in Livermore (TBA). There will be a raffle Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Flash games for a chance to win up to $1,199. 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. Costa Canal Trail Ride, meet 10 a.m. at Heather drawing afterwards. To sign up go to www. Learn Scottish Country dancing at the One session of speed. Free bagels and coffee. at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday Farm, Randy Huey, 518-8439. Sun., June 6, tuffgirl.com or send an email to tuffgirlfit- Livermore class of the Royal Scottish Country Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Session begins at morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on 10 miles single track Del Valle Park, meet 10 [email protected] Dance Society, San Francisco Branch. Lively 4:00pm. Must be 18 years old. Bingo Ranch, Sunday morning and first Fridays. The com- a.m. at the park, Bob Heady, 980-7989. Tues., Free Diabetes Class Series in Pleasanton reels and jigs, graceful strathspeys. All ages. 3070 Pacific Ave., Livermore. 606-7777. munity is welcome. United CC is an Open June 8, 8-13 miles mountain bike trails, meet and San Leandro. Morning and evening classes, Adults Mondays 8 to 9:30 p.m. Livermore Proceeds go to LVCS/CCEF and Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 for 7 p.m. in Castro Valley, Janie Page, 408-598- 7 week series starting June, July and August. Veteran's Hall, 522 South L St., Livermore; The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave. in more information. 0247. Wed., June 9, 24 miles Mill Valley along This ADA accredited program is offered by youth or adult Fridays 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore and is open Mondays, Wednesday, Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 Paradise Drive, meet 10 a.m. across from Mill the Alameda County Diabetes Program. Call Valley Dance Theatre School, 2247 Second Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Buenas Vidas to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Valley Middle School, Bob Hislop, 890-6300. 510-383-5185 for times and location. St., Suite B, Livermore. Call Margaret Ward, Youth Ranch has been running Bingo for 16 Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen, 447-1833. years and is now working with Christensen, Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. contact the leader for details on where to meet new and established residents of the Tri-Val- Good News Bears, nonprofit with a mis- Arroyo Seco and East Ave Schools, and Excep- 925-305-9468. and what to bring. ley. Activities include a coffee on the first sion to distribute stuffed animals to social tional Needs Network and All American Sports Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. The 13th Annual Pooch Parade will Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the services, emergency services, medical facili- Academy Teams. Come play Bingo and support Services on Sunday at 8:30, 11 a.m. and 6 take place on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in second Wednesday of the month, bunco, Mah ties and anyone who needs a hug. Based in the kids in Livermore. Call 925-606-7777 for p.m. with Sunday school or Bible study for downtown Pleasanton. This event runs in Jongg, bridge, walking and hiking groups, Livermore, the group reaches around the Bay more information. all ages at 9:45 a.m. Bible study for adults conjunction with the "1st Wednesday Street family activities and monthly adult socials. Area and the world. Volunteers needed to hold . and activities for all ages on Wednesdays at Party" sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtown Information, call 215-8405 or visit www. collections of gently used teddy bears and other RELIGION 6:45 p.m. 447-1848. Association. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and PleasantonNewcomers.com. stuffed animals, assist with fund-raising and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- Human Good: The Faith That Sustains the parade starts at 6 p.m. at Lions Wayside Free teen workshop, Pleasanton Com- deliver the animals to organizations supported more, has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday Me, Rev. Lucas Hergert, preaching, Sun., June Park, corner of First Street and Neal. Enter munity Counseling Center, topic: ways to keep by the group. Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the and at 7:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each 6, 10:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalists, 1893 your pooch, any size, in any of the seven busy, have fun, and stay safe over summer month, 6:30 p.m. at the Livermore Police month. Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) North Vasco Rd., Livermore. Lucas will argue categories for great prizes! The entry fee is vacation. Teens will have opportunity to share Station. Log on to www.goodnewsbears.org is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church and that liberal religionists must reclaim their belief $10.00 per category. All proceeds benefit the with one another and participate in a creative or call 373-7982 for more information. reading room are located at Third and N Streets. in human good for a world that is hurting. All Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. For project. Pleasanton Library on Sun., June 13, ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, The Reading Room, which is open to the public, are invited. www.uucil.net. complete details and registration, go to www. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Participants will receive (CL) is a nonprofit, peer-based, self-help sup- features books, CDs and magazines for sale. Tri-Valley Unity Church offers new trivalleyguidedogs.org a Jamba Juice gift card. Open to ages 13 to port group for people with difficulty discarding For information, call (925) 447-2946. Sunday school classes for children ages 1-10 Bethel No. 1, Dublin will hold the 174th 18 (high school only). Call Jenny to register, unwanted possessions. Meetings in Room 7 at Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- starting June 6 during church service, 10 to Annual Installation on Sunday, June 13th, 2:00 600-9762 ext. 7#. 7 p.m. every Monday 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service 11:15 am, 2260 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. pm, at the Castro Valley Masonic Lodge. Dani- Exceptional Needs Network Murder St. Mary & St. John Coptic Orthodox Church. at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church Contact George or Gayle Staehle, gstaehle@ elle Ortiz is incoming Honored Queen. Recep- Mystery Dinner Gala, Fri., June 25, 6 p.m. Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday comcast.net, 925-828-3143. www.trival- tion and dance following the ceremony. Raise funds for Tri-Valley developmentally come or call our one of the volunteers: 925-200- of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night leyunity.com Librarian Connection, local librarians delayed children and ENN's Camp Arroyo. 1943, or go to www.ClutterLess.org. program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, are invited to attend Librarian Connection Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 on Wednesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the ITT East Avenue, Livermore. Tickets can be Technical Institute in Concord (1140 Galaxy purchased at http://ennetwork.org/MMN/Mur- Way, Suite 400). This is a professional devel- der_Mystery_Night/Home.html opment and networking event for librarians in 1980 Granada High 30th Reunion: June the Bay Area. Author Rosemary Graham will 25, 2010 Pine Street Bar & Grill Mixer 8:00pm, read from her latest book, Stalker Girl. Please June 26, 2010 The Club at Las Positas-Beeb's contact Emily Lowell at (925) 674-8200 for Dinner Reception 6:30-11:30pm, After Party, more information. Jackie Tarin Rankl's Residence 11:30pm to Livermore Area Blood Drive - Friday, 1:00am. Tickets on sale now $95 per graduate,