VOLUME XLVII, NUMBER 28 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010

Doctors Drop ValleyCare Lawsuit By Ron McNicoll before a hearing was scheduled legal theories.” looks forward to continuing our the ground (some doctors in the A group of Tri-Valley physi- before a judge in Oakland. The release said that Valley- work to serve the community,” Valley), that ValleyCare did not cians has dropped its suit against “The situation has changed,” Care “was eager to present its said the release. have the statutory requirements ValleyCare Health System over said Dr. James Blackwell, presi- case to the court (on July 9), and LAWYER SAYS SIGNING 40 met at the time that the lawsuit ValleyCare’s formation of a medi- dent of the Pleasanton-Livermore would rule in the foundation’s DOCTORS MADE SUIT MOOT was filed,” said Bond. cal foundation. chapter of the PPA, in a press re- favor.” Charles Bond, attorney for Bond was referring to a law The suit, filed last year, claimed lease. “We believe that this law- ValleyCare stated that PPA PPA, had a different take on the that requires that 40 doctors be that ValleyCare did not have the suit no longer is the best vehicle lawyers had the suit dismissed subject. Bond said, “When the signed up for the creation of required 40 physicians to form a to address these serious issues “without waiting for the court’s suit was filed, the original ques- the medical foundation, and 10 Find Out What's medical foundation, and therefore going forward,” he continued. ruling, and without negotiating tion was whether the use of the specialties represented. Happening was illegal. ValleyCare issued its own any settlement or other terms foundation was the appropriate Statements then to The Inde- Check out the The Patient-Physicians Alli- press release, which said that the with any of those they sued.” method of the hospital for the pendent by ValleyCare admitted ance (PPA), representing some PPA suit was based on “a number “The lawsuit is now over. doctoring business.” it was short of the goal of 40, but second section Valley physicians, announced the of incorrect claims and faulty ValleyCare Medical Foundation “It was clear to people on (See LAWSUIT, page 4) Section II is filled with infor- end of the suit on July 7, two days mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and enter- RV Yard tainment and bulletin board list Expansion Crowded Shelter Defeated Has Animals Measure D For Adoption TVAR (Tri-Valley Animal Challenge May Rescue) is holding an Adoption Be on Horizon Fair next Sunday, July 18, at the Ideal Boat and Camper Stor- East County Animal Shelter in age lost its appeal to Alameda Dublin. County Supervisors for an ex- TVAR’s “sister shelter,” the pansion of its yard at 7261 Tesla Fairmont Shelter in San Leandro, Road in rural Livermore. was closed at the end of June Supervisors voted 4-0 at their due to budgetary restrictions. meeting July 13 to deny the ap- All the animals that were there peal, with Keith Carson absent. are now at the Dublin shelter. However, the issue may be As a result, the Dublin shelter is headed for court, as a challenge overwhelmed by the number of to the South Livermore Valley animals. Homes are needed for Area Plan and county Measure cats and dogs. D. The plan and the measure both In addition, more volunteers bar expansion of the facility. It are needed who are willing to would be a non-conforming use, help socialize the dogs and cats or Photo - Doug Jorgensen which is specifically banned un- to provide foster homes for cats der measure D, according to the or dogs until they can be adopted Pig racing has become one of the favorite attractions at the fair. county staff’s discussion of the into permanent homes. Those issue with the supervisors. interested in volunteering, should The Valley’s supervisor, Scott contact Tri-Valley Animal Res- Haggerty, who chaired the meet- cue by phone at 925-803-7043 Second Largest Turnout for Annual County Fair ing, alluded to a possible future or by email at [email protected]. Over 418,000 fairgoers de- 22% increase in attendance. guests who came out to play at the particularly considering that Hol- court date in several remarks to The adoption event will be cided to “Come Out and Play” at Ranking 41st on the list of the Alameda County Fair these past lywood Park cancelled three days the applicants, who were in the from noon to 4 p.m. at the shelter, audience. this year’s Alameda County Fair. Top 50 North American Fairs, two weeks,” said Rick Pickering, of racing, all major East Coast 4595 Gleason Dr., Dublin. Haggerty said that the issue Those adopting dogs will re- With the second highest atten- the Alameda County Fair is one CEO of the Alameda County Tracks closed for a day due to “may be headed somewhere ceive three free training sessions dance in 20 years, this number of the largest fairs in the State of Agricultural Fair Association. extreme heat, the impact of the else,” maybe to court. That com- with a professional dog trainer, represents an approximate 19% California and is the largest event “In this difficult economy, we World Cup, and a weak economy. ment was linked to his statement a bed, lease, collar and food (a increase over 2008, and was just in Alameda County. are honored that so many people The fair ran 12% fewer races that “this is baffling to me — the $200 value). People adopting 3% less than the 2009 record set- In the current economy, many chose to invest their time with this year due to the reduction fact that it’s in front of us again. cats will receive a pet bed, food ting attendance. regional fairs have experienced family and friends at the Fair this of thoroughbreds in California. It’s the same Board of Supervi- and toys. In 2009, the Alameda County challenges and reduced atten- summer.” The amount wagered was down sors. It’s the same players,” said Fair was the “Fastest Growing dance numbers this year. Fair officials were pleased For more information, visit (See FAIR, page 9) (See IDEAL STORAGE, page 4) www.tvar.org or call Sue at 408- Fair in America” with a record “We want to thank the many with this year’s live racing, 202-6708. Dublin Hills City Asked to Look into London Regional Impacts of Change in Extension Park To Be The East Bay Regional Park Park District Status May Start in District will open its newest park, The Livermore City Coun- year the state takes 48 percent of Dublin Hills Regional Park in cil continued a request by the the property taxes due LARPD, Early 2011 Dublin July 22. An evening ded- Livermore Area Recreation and about $7 million. He stated that By Ron McNicoll ication program begins at 5:30 Park District (LARPD) for sewer if the district had the money it Livermore expects work to p.m. on that day with remarks service at a proposed Sycamore could do many of the things it begin early next year on the by officials from the Park Dis- Grove Park ranger station. has wanted to do, such as provide extension of Jack London Bou- trict, City of Dublin, and project The decision was made by more playing fields. levard to El Charro Road. If that developer Discovery Builders. A Mayor Marshall Kamena. The The city loses 24 percent of happens, the project would be short guided hike will follow at mayor also directed staff to look its property taxes to ERAF (Edu- finished by the fall of 2012, said 6:15 p.m. The dedication takes into the impact of changing the cational Revenue Augmentation Livermore city engineer Cheri status of LARPD. The council Fund). place at Donlan Point Staging Sheets. had no input on either decision. LARPD has lost a total of Area on Dublin Boulevard, about Start of the project depends (See PARK, page 3) The request to look at the $74,980,097 since 1992. impacts of making LARPD part Scott stated, “I have under- on further action on the planned of the city or a dependent agency taken a one person crusade to see retail outlet mall at El Charro was made by Scott Kamena dur- if we could get around ERAF.” Road, between Interstate 580 ing the citizen’s forum at the start One option was to join the city, and the Jack London Boulevard of the council meeting. He serves which would create economies of extension. The original developer, Prime on the LARPD board of directors. scale and reduce redundancies. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Retail, was sold to Simon Prop- However, his request was made “I wanted to find out whether The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department officially welcomed new as an individual. the ERAF formula could be im- erty Group last year. Simon (See LARPD, page 5) Fire Chief Jim Miguel with a traditional pinning ceremony last Thursday. Scott Kamena noted that each He is shown receiving his badge from his wife Susan. Miguel brings executives visited Livermore 27 years of fire service experience to the position, including eight in January, looked over the years at his most recent post, as Fire Chief for the City of Modesto site, talked to city officials, and Fire Department. As Fire Chief, Miguel will oversee a fire department left Livermore staff in a good Pleasanton Among with a staff of 129 dedicated to providing services to the residents of mood. Livermore and Pleasanton including emergency medical response, fire “They (Simon) really liked our Best Places to Live suppression, rescue emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and site. They said it had great leas- more. The department also provides public education and emergency ing potential. The demographics Pleasanton is ranked 63rd out of the strongest school districts in preparedness for local residents and businesses. On Monday, Miguel are good,” said Sheets. of a 100 by Money Magazine as California. was at the Livermore City Council meeting. He began his remarks with, However, a major mall owner one of the best places to live in The magazine also points out “I’m your new fire chief. That is an exciting thing for me to say.” He America. that Pleasanton boasts 40 parks filed an FTC complaint with added that he appreciates the way he has been welcomed. He said that the Federal Trade Commission The magazine describes peppered with sports fields, he had watched the consolidation of the Livermore and Pleasanton fire Pleasanton as a family-oriented picnic areas, 22 miles of scenic against Simon’s purchase of departments. “Livermore and Pleasanton have led the way. Consolida- Prime Retail last year. town an hour from both San trails, and public art displays. In tion is the future of fire service.” Francisco and Monterey with one (See LIVE, page 4) (See EXTENSION, page 4)

Inside PET OF THE WEEK Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. This fancy feline has the hairdo Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 of a royal, but is missing her castle. She is a pure bred Persian with only only imperfection, she has just one eye. Imperfection Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 10 you say? No way! This is just one more thing to set her apart Photo - Doug Jorgensen Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 6 from the rest of the Royal family. So crown this cat today and Colorful shamrock signs Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 10 make her your Princess. To meet this royal come down to identifying the historic area Mailbox...... 5 Valley Humane Society’s Kitty City, located at 3670 Nevada of Dublin now greet visitors to Street in Pleasanton. Call 925-426-8656 for more info. Visit the city. Camilla online at www.valleyhumane.org for more details. PAGE 2 - The Independent, JULY 15, 2010 Rotary to Host Benefit Golf Tournament Lions Announce 'Citizen of the Year' for 2010 Ruby Hill Country Club will the potentially dangerous con- The Livermore Lions Club be the location of a golf tourna- sequences of drinking alcohol. has named ValleyCare Health ment to raise funds for “Every 15 The program focuses on students System Board Chairman, Timo- Minutes,” the Livermore Police in Livermore, Granada and Del thy A. Weaver, as 2010 “Citizen Department’s teenage alcohol Valle High Schools, challenging of the Year.” The announcement awareness program them to think about drinking and was made at the Lions' 86th An- Entry fee for the August 2 driving, as well as the responsi- nual Meeting held July 7th, 2010 golf tournament is $175 per bility of making mature decisions at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse. person and includes a continen- that can impact on family, friends The purpose of the award is tal breakfast, buffet lunch, golf and others. Members of the to identify, honor and reinforce cart and green fees. Check-in at Livermore police and fire depart- the activities of exceptional Ruby Hill Golf Club begins at ments, high school officials, Val- caring citizens whose service 6:00 a.m., with the shotgun start leyCare Health System staff and or performance positively con- at 8:00 a.m. Prizes and awards in community leaders work together tributes to the quality of life in men’s and women’s divisions and to present the program. Livermore. other categories will be presented “Unique in its design and In 2008 the Lions Club began during lunch at 1:00 p.m. This powerful in its impact, the ‘Every an initiative to recognize the is a TEXAS Scramble format. 15 Minutes’ program is an expe- contributions of outstanding Entry forms and fees are due by rience that brings a heightened individuals in the Livermore July 26. sense of reality to the issue of community. Each year in No- Corporate Sponsors are be- alcohol use,” said Captain Scott vember the club solicits nomi- ing for this event as well. For Trudeau of the Livermore Police nations from the community more information on corporate Department. for a deserving individual to be sponsorships still available or For more information on the named “Citizen of the Year.” to register as a golfer, contact “Every 15 Minutes” program go The nominations are reviewed Captain Scott Trudeau with the to http://www.ci.livermore.ca.us/ by a selection committee and the Livermore Police Department at LPD/programs/every_15_min- “Citizen of the Year” is selected (925) 371-4717 or David Bedford utes.html. base upon the following criteria: at (925) 980-8143. For more information on the Nominee must have contributed This tournament is hosted by Rotary Club of Livermore Valley to the overall good of the com- the Rotary Club of Livermore please contact Chris Mohammed, munity; Nominee must possess Valley. All proceeds go to sup- club president at chris@chrismo- and demonstrate a generous porting the “Every 15 Minutes” hammed.com or David Rounds community spirit; Nominee program. The goal of “Every 15 at drounds@bayareanewsgroup. has proven his/her commitment Minutes” is to impress upon teens com and has a reoccurring pattern of effort directed toward the com- Pictured are (from left) Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena, Lion President Dr. Dennis Grotrian and munity; Nominee is a role model Citizen of the Year, Timothy A. Weaver. Teen Career Event at the Library in the community and thereby Teens in grades 6-12 are sions and answer questions. A raises the standards of social invited to attend the second in a representative from Las Positas responsibility. outstanding selection to follow leyCare Charitable Foundation Eye Foundation, Ear of the Lion series of career workshops, So, College will provide informa- According to Grotrian, Li- 2009 honoree, County Supervi- – two terms as President and nine Foundation, Canine Companions You Want to Be an Engineer! tion about engineering classes ons Club President, “We are sor Scott Haggarty, and our first years on the Board of Directors For Independence Foundation, This free event will take place in college. delighted with the interest this honoree in 2008, Mayor Marshall for the ValleyCare Health Sys- Mule Deer Foundation and the Saturday, July 24, 2010, from For more information, visit honor has generated throughout Kamena.” tem serving as Chairman of the National Rifle Association. With 2:00pm to 3:30pm in the Com- TEEN SPACE on the Liver- the community and the high Tim Weaver is a principal in Board. His many memberships his wife of 41 years, Janeen, he munity Room of the Civic Center more Library’s website at www. quality of nominations we re- the accounting firm of Weaver include the Livermore Eagles, has a daughter Tina, a son, Tim Library. livermore.lib.ca.us or contact ceived. Tim Weaver was an & McCartney. He has been a Livermore Rotary, Livermore Jr., and three grandchildren. Experts from a variety of Sandy at 925-373-5500 exten- practicing accountant since 1973, Rod & Gun Club, Livermore For more information or to engineering fields will be on sion 5583. a member and past-president of Soccer Club, Livermore Lions hand to talk about their profes- become involved with the Liver- the Tri-Valley Estate Planning Club, the Granada Boosters and more Lions Club, please go to Council. Weaver has served on the California Waterfowl As- the website at www.livermo- numerous boards, commissions sociation. Further he has been relions.org or contact Grotrian and councils highlighted by his awarded Life Memberships with 292-5368. Livermore Shakespeare Festival service to the Board of the Val- the: Livermore Lions Club, Lions Features Modern Day Bard In the tradition of the world’s son is a natural fit. “R&J is a story negotiations with Actors Eq- great Shakespeare Festivals, the about the personal tragedies that uity Association, the Livermore Bard’s plays are performed in occur when a community is di- Shakespeare Festival was se- repertory with the work of other vided. Two kids fall in love, and cured two Bay Area union actors, renowned playwrights. This sea- when it doesn’t work out and they Patrick Jones and Jennifer LeB- son at the Livermore Shakespeare can’t rely on their families for lanc, accomplished artists with Festival at Concannon Vineyard, support, they kill themselves,” numerous Bay Area and national Sir Tom Stoppard, thought by commented Artistic Director Lisa stage credits. “Rehearsals have many to be our modern-day Tromovitch. “The Real Thing is been astonishing,” says company Shakespeare, will be featured a comedy about adults working it dramaturge Peggy Riley. “It is with performances of his Tony out with their spouses and ex’s to thrilling to see these artists bring award-winning masterpiece, The create loving relationships, even Stoppard’s work to life.” Real Thing. His work is multi- when it gets tough. Both stories The Real Thing performs layered, full of clever allusions, remind us that a strong com- outdoors at Concannon Vineyard witty double entendres and sharp munity starts at home, with love July 15th – July 31st, in partial dialogue. Stoppard’s plays are a and the willingness to make the repertory with Romeo & Juliet rich exploration of the human sacrifices to our egos that may be by William Shakespeare (runs condition, philosophical and necessary to create and maintain now through August 7th). For a relevant, much like the work of loving relationships.” calendar and information, visit Shakespeare. The original New York pro- LivermoreShakes.org. Stoppard won an Oscar for co- duction of The Real Thing, staged writing Shakespeare in Love, a in 1984 at the Plymouth Theater Tickets range from $25 to $39, fictional look at what might have starred Jeremy Irons, Christine day-dependent, with discounts inspired William Shakespeare to Baranski and Glenn Close and for seniors and others. For tick- write Romeo and Juliet. Pairing was directed by Mike Nichols. ets call 1-800-838-3006, or visit The Real Thing and Romeo and All, including Stoppard, won LivermoreShakes.org. Juliet for Livermore Shakes’ sea- Tony Awards. After successful The Independent, JULY 15, 2010 - PAGE 3 PARK (continued from page one) two miles west of San Ramon tains, a 1.25-mile section of the trail connections for the future.” holding high scenic value among Road in Dublin at the Schaefer Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail, Future plans include connect- both trail users and neighboring Ranch housing development. and a 1.5-mile connection loop. ing to the City’s Martin Canyon residents. The public is welcome to attend Additional sections of the park Creek Trail and extending south The parkland is bounded this event. will be open in the future. toward Pleasanton Ridge Re- by Interstate 580 to the south, The 520-acre park is part of “I’m so pleased to see this gional Park. Schaefer Ranch to the south- the Calaveras Ridge system that park open,” says Regional Parks A park highlight is Donlan west, private grazing land to the separates the East Bay communi- Board Member, Ayn Wieskamp. Point, located at the southwest north, northeast and northwest, ties from San Ramon Valley. At “The City of Dublin now has its corner of the park, a half-mile and California Highlands on the present the park includes a fully own regional open space park walk from the parking lot. With southeast. The woodland slopes developed staging area with 23- in the western hills that is close a peak elevation of 1138’ above and shrublands have experienced car parking, equestrian parking, by and easy to access. Plus, sea level, Donlan Point is an relatively little change since restrooms and drinking foun- we’ve planned some wonderful important regional landmark first being settled for ranching and cattle grazing in the middle 1800s. The Calaveras Ridge Regional VALLEY ROUNDUP Trail is a significant feature of the park as it adds another segment to the regional trail system. This multi-use trail corridor travels Board Meeting Rescheduled contributor to the decrease,” according to Asses- along the I-680 corridor con- The regularly scheduled meeting for the sor Thomsen. necting six regional parks. It Board of Directors of the Livermore Area Rec- He added, “The 2010-11 assessment roll accu- serves communities from Sunol reation and Park District on Wednesday, July rately reflects assessments of more than 490,000 Regional Wilderness, through 14, was canceled taxable properties including the 110,032 proper- Pleasanton Ridge to Dublin Hills The next Board meeting is scheduled for ties that were provided reduced assessments due into Contra Costa County, where 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28. Final approval of to market value declines.” it continues through Las Trampas the 2010-2011 budget is slated for the Aug. 25 Those reductions in assessed value totaled Regional Wilderness to the City Board meeting. $17.2 billion. While there were annual assess- of Lafayette and through Briones The LARPD Board meets in the Cresta ment activities leading to positive roll growth Regional Park, with connections Blanca Ballroom at the Robert Livermore Com- this year, they were more than offset by the effect to Carquinez Strait. This trail of- munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. For of the declining residential real estate market. fers spectacular views of the San more information, visit www.larpd.dst.ca.us or Property assessments not affected by market Francisco Bay area to the west call 925-373-5700. value declines also experienced a modest .237% and Mt. Diablo and the central reduction due to the first-time-ever state provided valley to the east along rolling Six Pedestrians Hit “negative” inflation index. ridgetops. When completed, the Student driver, Farhat Mohammad of Liver- Of the 14 cities and unincorporated area Calaveras Ridge Regional Trail more, struck six adult pedestrians who were within Alameda County, the City of Oakland will span 43 miles. The Dublin crossing Vallecitos Rd. near Wetmore Road. remained the highest assessment jurisdiction in Hills segment brings the total Three of the pedestrians received minor inju- Alameda County with a total assessed value of mileage to 17. ries. One pedestrian was airlifted to John Muir $41.2 billion before exemptions are applied. The As part of an agreement with Hospital. Two were transported by ambulance City of Fremont continues to have the second the City of Dublin, the developer to Eden Medical Center. None of the injuries highest assessed value of $34.6 billion. constructed the staging area and were life threatening. The incident occurred The property taxes derived from the assess- dedicated 67 acres of open space Saturday afternoon. ment roll produce revenue to support the services and trail easements. The female driver, age 20, was learning to provided by Alameda County, its public schools, drive and had a valid permit. She was accom- cities, redevelopment areas and special districts. panied by a licensed driver. The largest percentage of each property tax dollar The resulting Livermore Police Department supports our public schools. investigation of this collision caused a portion Notifications of this year’s individual assess- of Holmes St. to be closed for approx. three ments are being mailed to all Alameda County hours. property owners starting on July 19, 2010. If This collision is still being investigated. Any- property owners have questions regarding their one who witnessed the collision is encouraged to property assessment, they are encouraged to call contact investigating Officer Dave Boyes. the Assessor’s Office at (510) 272-3787 (real estate assessments) or (510) 272-3836 (business Property Assessments Down personal property assessments). Formal appeals Alameda County Assessor Ron Thomsen has of the 2010-11 assessed values must be made delivered the 2010-11 local assessment roll of between July 2 and September 15, 2010 with $199.7 billion, reflecting a $2.9 billion decrease, the Clerk, Board of Supervisors, Assessment 1.43 percent below last year’s assessment roll. Appeals Unit, on their Application for Changed The net local roll, after all legal exemptions have Assessment. The application and instruction been applied, totals $192.1 billion. booklet can be viewed and printed at www.acgov. “Another year of declining market values in org/clerk/assessment.htm. single-family residential property is the largest PAGE 4 - The Independent, JULY 15, 2010 Livermore Chamber to Host Innovation Forum The Livermore Chamber creating an interconnected hub around the Tri-Valley to make gone up in cost over the last four EDITORIAL of Commerce’s second wine of innovation designed to bring a difference,” said Dale Kaye, years. country luncheon “Tri- Valley in new businesses, and link start CEO of the Livermore Chamber. Reservations can be made ‘Simply Outstanding’ Innovating for the World” will be up companies with scale up com- “It should not be missed” on-line at the website www.liver- The Livermore Police Department’s (LPD) traf- held at Casa Real in Pleasanton panies creating jobs and retaining The last two luncheons of the morechamber.org or by calling fic safety program has brought some glory to the on July 22.. The event, which is existing companies. series take place August 26 at 925-447-1606 for all of the lun- also the Chambers second annual The keynote speaker is Bob Concannon Vineyard where Con- cheons and the expo. All events agency. innovation forum, will feature Borchers, currently a General gressman John Garamendi will are $40 each for members of the The International Association of Chiefs of Police the unveiling of Innovation Tri- Partner at Opus Capital, a ven- be the speaker. On September Livermore Chamber of Com- (IACP) has named it the second best traffic safety Valley - a year-long effort headed ture capital private equity firm. 23 at Wente Vineyards, the guest merce, $50 for non-members. program in the U.S. among departments with 76-100 up by Sybase 365 President Borcher has served as Sr. Di- speaker will be Ken Shachmut, Seating is limited and must be Marty Beard. rector of Worldwide Product Senior Vice President Safeway pre-paid. Sign up soon to reserve sworn officers, and the California Highway Patrol has The day begins with the first Marketing for Apple’s iPhone Inc. and Executive Vice President your spot before it’s too late. selected it as the best in California among agencies with ever innovation expo showcasing and, prior to Apple, was with of Safeway Health LLC For more information on the 86-105 officers. In addition, LPD’s child passenger and the many innovative businesses FusionOne as vice president of Safeway’s health care pro- Livermore Chamber of Com- and organizations in the Tri-Val- marketing. gram has been called one of the merce or any of its events, check motorcycle safety programs have also been named as ley. The luncheon portion will Register for the luncheon or a most innovative in the country. out www.livermorechamber.org, best in the state. focus on Innovation Tri-Valley, booth on line at livermorecham- Unlike other companies who stop by the offices at 2157 First This is the second straight year LPD has captured an initiative that has the poten- ber.org. have seen the cost of health St., or call 925-447-1606. these coveted awards. tial to change the landscape of “This is an opportunity where care go up 30 percent or more, the Tri-Valley. It would do so by stakeholders are coming together Safeway’s health care has not The competition takes place under IACP’s National Law Enforcement Challenge, with police departments IDEAL STORAGE competing against agencies of similar size and type. (continued from page one) IACP looks at their work in areas such as speed en- Haggerty. allowed. Opponents’ arguments were Susan Frostsaid that the city forcement, child passenger protection, commercial The applicant, Steve Migliore Among audience members focused on what they consid- agrees with the county staff on vehicle safety, motorcycle, bike and pedestrian safety, and the Migliore family, filed an with comments on Measure D ered to be something that will “the inconsistency (of this ap- and others. expansion request a number of were former Livermore Mayor further harm the ambience of plication) with Measure D and years ago, with the same unsuc- Don Miller, who helped write wine country, and also on the the South Livermore plan.” She “To be selected as one of the best traffic safety agen- cessful result. Measure D, and Tri- Valley majority Livermore political will noted that the Livermore City cies in the nation by the IACP,” observed Livermore This time, the applicants hired Conservancy executive director to preserve open space around Council supports denial of the Police Chief Steve Sweeney, “is something to be very a different attorney, David Lan- Sharon Burnham. Livermore and promote the wine application. proud of and is simply outstanding. ferman. He also represented them Miller said that Measure D’s country. Many spoke of the need Proponents focused on the several months ago at the county prohibition of expanding non- to guard Measure D against any fact that the Migliore family “This recognition is a direct reflection of the dedi- planning commission, which also conforming uses was put in precedent-setting action that has been in Livermore since the cation, enthusiasm and commitment of our officers,” rejected the application. deliberately. Burnham said that would harm it. 1950s, has provided open space said the chief. Lanferman told the supervi- the application was “inconsistent Several winery owners spoke. on their land, including space sors that there is a “disagreement with the goals of the South Liver- Among them was David Kent, for Future Farmers of America We would note Livermore’s traffic safety achieve- over how the concept of non- more plan.” It doesn’t promote the managing partner in The activities, and is providing a ments aren’t merely something that looks good in a conforming use applies here.” He the area as a historic wine region, Wine Group, which owns Con- necessary service for people who contest. These endeavors are bringing results. LPD said with the zoning on the land or promote agriculture. cannon Vineyard. “Since 2002, own campers and boats. reports that over the last three years there have been for 40 years, the expansion is jus- Eighteen speakers opposed my company has invested nearly About 80 percent of the busi- tified. It would not be justified, if the application. Only four spoke $30 million building the Liver- ness at Ideal comes from Liver- significant reductions in the collisions in town, the Measure D applied, but Measure in favor. They were a member more wine country. This type more residents, said one speaker. injuries in collisions, and the deaths in motorcycle D does not apply, he said. of the Migliore family, a public of investment would stop hap- The city tickets people who leave accidents. Lanferman’s argument was relations consultant, Lanferman, pening if there were any doubt their RVs on the street. that Measure D left some zon- and former Livermore Mayor about supervisors’ commitment Haggerty responded to that Livermore police can feel a well warranted pride in ing in the South Livermore Plan John Shirley. to enforce appropriate density in point by saying that if people live their state/national honors, and the whole community intact. Therefore already having Organizations who had rep- the preserve,” said Kent. in Livermore, they should store zoning would permit continua- resentatives speak in opposition Kent said that even if zoning their RVs and boats in a facility tion and extension of that zoning to the proposal were the City of permitted the expansion request, inside the city. “In eastern Al- on the property. Livermore, Tri-Valley Conser- the density of the development ameda County, we are doing our However, Brian Washington, vancy, Friends of the Vineyards, would violate a 10 percent den- fair share. I don’t think we should of the county counsel’s office, Friends of Livermore, and the sity requirement within the South be the RV storage capital of the said that it was clear from Mea- Sierra Club. Livermore plan. world,” said Haggerty. sure D that the use cannot be Livermore principal planner LAWSUIT No Option Available to (continued from page one) to go into effect. For example, Bring Back Tuesday Tunes more doctors were signing up, that will be occurring in the ary bonuses for doctors in the Jensen said that it’s clear already and ValleyCare would soon be delivery and payment for health medical foundation. The fund is that a planned elimination of Livermore resident Gil Strat- Rachel Snedecor, executive at the required number. services.” a pool of money used to reward contributing $3 million to em- ton is among those who would Bond stated, “As time has The hospital hired a con- high-performing doctors. Evalu- ployees’ pension funds will not director of Livermore Downtown passed throughout litigation, that like to see Tuesday Tunes re- Inc. (LDI), wrote back explaining sultant, Executive Consulting ations are conducted by a group have to happen. question became moot.” In other Group, to develop a structure of their peers. VALLEYCARE IS turned. that the Tuesday Tunes event was words, ValleyCare eventually The concerts were offered at canceled. “There is no option to and a pro-forma. The pro-forma In addition to costs associated ‘FINANCIALLY STABLE’ obtained the 40 doctors. assumed a certain number of with the foundation’s formation, Jensen said that he wants the Flagpole Plaza and at the Bank- bring it back. It is simply not “It doesn’t serve the com- head Plaza in downtown Liver- feasible. When that determina- established practices with an the hospital also was projecting a public to know that ValleyCare is munity or anyone to argue over income stream would join the more each Tuesday evening. tion was made by our Board and dip of 9 percent in the patient cen- solvent, and not in trouble. “We a moot question. The suit was foundation. sus, more use of the emergency are financially stable,” he said. They were free. restaurant committee, the restau- meritorious. We could have “As it turned out, that number The series has been replaced rants in the Plaza neighborhood room by uninsured patients, a 14 Signs of the institution’s fis- proceeded, had we wanted to. was not obtained. Physicians new percent decrease in HMO/PPO cal health are its new 24-bed this year by Concerts on the joined forces with LDI to create a However, the organization (PPA) to the medical staff had to be Green in front of the Bankhead insurance, which is the source of wing, which cost $10 million, new concert venue.” The goal of is about bringing people together, recruited with additional costs much of ValleyCare’s profitable an expanded emergency room, Theater. It is also free. However, Tuesday Tunes and the new series trying to do things that are useful associated with the recruitment,” service, and a 14 percent increase and expansion of the neo-natal new rules are in place. No outside is to provide live entertainment and constructive. says the document. in uncollectible bills, over the intensive care. alcohol, beverages or food are al- that will enhance the downtown “The great irony is that the No figure about cost of re- previous year. “We are planing to upgrade lowed into the concert venue. dining experience. “The picnic PPA and its members, and physi- cruitment was available in the Since the budget savings were the pharmacy system here, and Two Livermore wineries will aspect of the concerts was never cian members are in fact strong document. Jensen stayed with projected earlier in the year, the are in the process of installing a offer wines for sale by the glass the intent.” supporters of the hospital,” added the hospital’s policy of not com- hospital’s patient census went up new cardiology system. We are and by the bottle. Also new this She points out that picnic Bond. menting on the suit itself beyond in June, and is continuing in July, also upgrading the maternal child year, beer selected by downtown events are not an economic Bond said that PPA sought “in the press release, so he offered so the revenue picture is getting health units and surgical units. bartenders and owners will be on enhancement to downtown busi- private discussions, the opportu- no figure. better, said Jensen. We couldn’t obtain the funding, sale. Non-alcoholic beverages nesses. “With restaurants willing nity to create a rapprochement However, Jensen did point That improvement will mean if we were in financial trouble,” between the hospital and the will be available for purchase. to assist LDI in providing this out that in the past ValleyCare some cost cut-backs won’t have said Jensen. community, over issues central has spent upwards of $3 million Downtown restaurants will be on concert at the Plaza, it is only to the lawsuit. The hospital was site offering food for purchase. fair to thank the co-hosts of this or $4 million per year to attract not interested.” new physicians to the hospital, Both concert series are orga- event by patronizing their busi- FOUNDATION WAS SHORT nized by Livermore Downtown nesses.” as older doctors retired or died. EXTENSION OF RECRUITMENT GOAL Now, with the medical founda- (continued from page one) Inc. Snedecor noted that the rev- Establishment of the founda- Last Sunday, Stratton circu- tion, that cost is gone. Doctors enue raised at the concerts helps tion did affect ValleyCare’s cash are on salary. That’s a predictable Sheets said that news last income. lated what he calls a very unof- pay for the event. “We seem to be flow during the past fiscal year, cost, he said. month from that action showed EVENTUAL LINK TO ficial petition urging the return on track to have this be revenue because doctors did not sign up Jensen also said that no money that the FTC is permitting Simon STONERIDGE DRIVE of Tuesday Tunes. He said he neutral. In the past, bands were to join the foundation in the num- was spent in recruiting doc- to acquire a Puerto Rican mall Once Jack London Boulevard collected 78 signatures in a short not paid. Now each band member bers the hospital had projected. tors specifically for the medical from Prime Retail. That bodes is extended, the road will have a period of time in front of Panama receives $25 to cover expenses In its quarterly report to bond foundation. well for Livermore, she stated. link to the Interstate 580 inter- Red and First Street Alehouse. related to performing. It is a win- investors on the $91 million ECONOMY DICTATES Simon’s purchase still must change via El Charro Road. Then He wrote to Livermore Down- ning situation for the restaurants in bonds that it has sold, Val- COST SAVINGS get through escrow, before any it will be up to Pleasanton to town Inc., “I learned several as they are able to keep staff on leyCare reported that it met two A look at the ValleyCare fis- work can proceed on the Liver- extend Stoneridge Drive so that it things. Most people want to shift Tuesdays. of three guideposts required on cal year budget, which began more site. “They were hoping links to Jack London Boulevard. see the downtown thrive. Many “Holding the event in the pla- due diligence. On the third, the July 1, shows that ValleyCare is (to close escrow in) April, but The intention is to provide an people like me eat downtown za provides a better way to steer maximum allowable debt ratio, making changes that will result it could be as late as August,” east-west Valley route that is an three or four nights a week. At- unsupervised children back to ValleyCare fell short of the nec- in an estimated $2.9 million more explained Sheets. alternative to Interstate 580 for tending Tuesday Tunes is often a their parents and to mitigate de- essary 1.25 ratio. The formula revenue. It also projects $9.3 mil- If the purchase closes escrow local travelers. spontaneous activity.” struction to landscape. Because mixes debt service costs, depre- lion in cost savings. in August, there won’t be any Timing of starting the ciation and bad debts. we now control alcohol con- Another $545,000 in sav- delay in the planning for the Jack Stoneridge project depends Since then, the hospital has ings is projected for the medical London extension, she stated. on Pleasanton’s action on the sumption at the event, we are able gone up to the necessary 1.25, to reduce calls for service to the foundation’s portion of Valley- SIMON TAKES Staples Ranch development. said ValleyCare CFO Ken Jen- Care’s budget. Some $45,000 THOROUGH LOOK Pleasanton must approve an LIVE Livermore Police Department.” sen, in a discussion with the (continued from page one) Snedecor writes, “Multiple fights of it will be saved by cutting the Simon’s assessment of its pur- EIR on the Staples Ranch. A city Independent about cost savings council hearing is scheduled for addition, art lovers will soon have broke out last year and I had to non-clinical staff week from 40 chase of Prime Retail involves in ValleyCare’s budget for fiscal hours to 38 hours. (This is also looking at 22 operating malls, August 24. even more to enjoy. The Fire- break them up and call for help. 2010-11. Jensen did not comment house Arts Center, scheduled to being done for the remainder of and a couple with the potential to Another east-west link will be We now have better control on on the suit. the ValleyCare non-clinical staff, develop, including the Livermore established when Dublin extends open September 17, will house a the clientele behavior that takes In the document on-line filed new theatre, several art galleries, with a projected savings of $1 site, said Sheets. Dublin Boulevard and Livermore place at this event.” by ValleyCare, the hospital said million). Simon is conducting “a lot of links it to North Canyons Drive. and classrooms. She concludes by stating, that it established the medical Grocery chain Safeway's Some $500,000 will be saved due diligence. They go through There is open space in Liver- “If it is determined that the foundation to “meet the changes by eliminating the discretion- an analysis, see how the centers more’s segment of that road, so headquarters are located in Pleas- community no longer wants to anton, employing more than are financed, and how they are there is no need to wait for fees participate with the new venue, doing,” said Sheets. from developers there, as there is 3,000. then we will be cancelling the Hosterman Takes Out The main drawback, accord- Prime Retail’s web page still for Dublin on Dublin Boulevard, ing to the magazine, is that homes Concert series. Tuesday Tunes Papers for November Election has information about the Liver- said Sheets. are expensive. is gone and many residents will more site. The page says that There is no estimate about miss that.” Pleasanton Mayor Jennifer perintendent of schools to ensure the outlet mall will include such when Dublin Boulevard might be Eden Prairie, MN, was listed Hosterman pulled papers to run quality education and instruction as the top location in the nation. tony retailers as Brooks Broth- linked to North Canyons Drive. for her final term as mayor. for our children.” ers, Barney’s New York, Ann Sheets said that there is an She issued a press release She is planning a campaign Taylor, Hugo Boss, and Nieman agreement among Livermore, stating, “While I am very proud kick-off party on July 22. It will Marcus. Pleasanton and Dublin to finish of my service to my community, be at the Hopyard Ale House The demographics of the all of the extension projects at I have unfinished business. In starting at 6 p.m. Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala market for the mall show that the same time. The cities will Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell this coming term, I hope to see Councilmember Jerry Thorne the location is within a 10-mile coordinate with each other to (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout Staples Ranch approved and picked up papers this week. Fred radius of 272,000 people, and a make that happen. well underway, to safeguard our Watson, a member of the Pleas- 15-mile radius can tap a popula- Cities can finish their projects The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., budget in these tough times, to anton Tea Party, also took out Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Application to Mail at Periodical Postage Prices Pending at the tion of 702,000. earlier, if they wish, said Sheets. Livermore Post Office and additional mailing offices. The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www. maintain the utmost in health and papers to run for city council. Income is high. 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It has been eliminating Livermore Idol; Scott suggested two options. ranger station, the mayor stated tent with the South Livermore slowdown. delayed while the district negoti- ceasing participation in Earth One would be a full merger. that he was using his executive Area Plan, because the ranger The LARPD capital improve- ated with the city for out of area Day, Super Football Party and The second would be to make privilege to continue the matter station fills a public need. The ment budget includes $200,000 sewage service and with Zone 7 the 2011 Fourth of July Celebra- LARPD a dependent agency. De- until such time that LARPD com- agreement to provide the service for the Sycamore Grove Ranger for water. tion; transferring oversight of pendent agencies are exempted pleted its part of a master proper- would be in place as long as Station project this year and In its operating budget this the volunteer program to Senior from ERAF. “It is possible we ty agreement. Marshall Kamena the site remained a public part. $432,512 for 2011/2012. The year, LARPD is reducing over- Services; reducing school na- could keep the entire $14 mil- stated, “We’ve been so close so LARPD would pay the construc- money comes from a payment head in adult softball; eliminat- ture programs and eliminating lion,” he theorized. many times to completing the tion cost, connection fee and all made by Chevron as mitigation ing cyclocross and golf events; contracted nature programs; Scott said he had asked the agreement over the past 23 years. the service fees. There would be to be allowed to place a pipeline reducing teen programs; elimi- reducing open space programs district to look into the pos- I think we need a package that no cost to the city. through the park. The ranger nating TADD (Teen Activities for and patrols. sibilities. His suggestion was includes the sewer service and Councilmember Doug Horner rejected. He asked the city to hire property agreement.” asked if the city continued the a consultant or have an attorney Both the city and park district item, would that delay moving research the issues to determine own parks and facilities. The park forward with the ranger station. what the impact would be of the district maintains and operates LARPD assistant general two options. If one or the other them. The agreement would spell manager John Lawrence said option to change the status of out the responsibilities of each it would delay the project. A LARPD would benefit the people party with regard to the parks building permit is required from of Livermore, I would support and facilities. Alameda County. The permit it. If it weren’t a good idea to The city’s permission is need- would not be issued until there change the status, Scott indicated ed to obtain the sewer service, is proof of sewer service, ex- he would also support that. “It is because the park is outside the plained Lawrence. In addition, important that we have the facts,” urban growth boundary. City the district would like to go out

(Opinions voiced in letters ing. A shuttle bus to downtown port these wars and make them published in Mailbox are those would take care of those riders possible by funding them. The of the author and do not neces- who want to go there. jobs that H.R. 5622 may save sarily reflect the opinion of The I haven't been to all the BART could be jobs for the Americans Independent. Letter Policy: The stations, but I haven't heard of Independent will not publish who died over there, but now, of anonymous letters, nor will it any that have gone to the expense course, they don't need them. publish letters without names. of tearing up residential and com- Abusive letters may be rejected mercial properties to bring BART No Goats or edited. Frequent letter writers to a downtown. Dick Berger may have publication of their Another reason to keep BART Livermore letters delayed.). on 580, is that BART riders from Dear Mayor and Councils, San Joaquin County could park When I arrived home last Not Toonerville Trolley at the new BART terminal and evening, I noticed the fenc- Ruth Ryan-Hanlon thereby reduce westbound traf- ing behind my property that is Livermore fic on 580. used to confine goats. I assume Other considerations should that means that very soon these be looked at before decisions are Legislation animals will be eating living made for BART to Livermore. Fred Norman vegetation, some very desirable. We are planning BART trans- Pleasanton Goats are browsers, not grazers portation between Livermore Thank you for your coverage like cows and sheep, and they and possibly the San Francisco (July 8, 2010, page 3) of Con- are very destructive to native Airport, Oakland, Berkeley and gressman McNerney's proposed vegetation. Behind my home, other parts west. BART to Liver- legislation: H.R. 5622, the Stop there are California poppies (the more is not the Toonerville Trol- Outsourcing and Create Ameri- large ones with white flowers) ley. can Jobs Act of 2010. This is a and a beautiful ceanothus bush Let's envision that we are good bill and long overdue. I (waxy leaf with blue flowers in extending BART from the rest wish that you also had mentioned the spring). Both these native of the system to Livermore. We that he recently voted once again plants suffered damage last year. encourage BART to continue the to fund the wars in Iraq and Af- On the other hand, the large eu- line down the 580 median, as has ghanistan. It's wonderful that he calyptus (a clear fire danger) and been proposed. This plan would wants to protect American jobs, long dead and very dry wood will be sooner. No streets would have but it's horrible that he doesn't be untouched by goats. to be torn up, no houses would want to protect American lives. I received no advanced notice. have to be moved. Almost 5,600 American military The electric fencing can give We have been told the Green- men and women have died in Iraq people and animals a good shock. ville Road land, which was part and Afghanistan since 2001 and I ask for your help to prevent this of the original plan, is more than at least 266 have died so far this imminent destruction. adequate for a terminal and park- year because of people who sup-

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Pleasanton Jr. 80's Gold M6), 2:34.68. Girls 7-8 100 Yard: Ruby Hill Pleasanton 80's Gold won the Granada Swim Team-CC 'A' (Sannajust, Andreanne Jamboree Tournament Friday night July 9 8, Schroeder, Lindsey 8, Miller, Isabella 8, Young Livermore by beating San Ramon Gold 2 to 0 in the Maddalon, Lindsey 8), 1:48.57. championship game. Jordan Ott pitched a Girls 9-10 100 Yard: Dublin Green three hit complete game shutout, while strik- Gators-CC 'A' (Santos, Isabella 10, Cano, ing out 9 San Ramon batters. Luther Little Olivia 10, Gluck, Sofia 9, Bowen, Caitlin Wrestler Headed for hit a two run home run in the 5th inning 10), 1:12.96. Mixed 9-10 100 Yard: Dublin to provide all the scoring that Pleasanton Green Gators-CC 'A' (Patterson, Monty M10, would need. Costa, Nicolas M10, Warren, Justin M10, In earlier games, Pleasanton beat Tas- Toney, Reece M10), 1:14.51. Girls 11-12 200 Pan Am Games sajara Gold 12 to 0. In that game Kyle Yard: Dublin Green Gators-CC 'A' (Torrez, Lawrence pitched a two hit complete game Alexandra 12, Jones, Alison 11, Romo, Al- shutout, while striking out five batters. Jor- lana 12, Warren, Kristen 12), 2:21.34. Mixed By Ron McNicoll it’s just a matter of becoming ac- dan Ott had a double and a single, two RBI 11-12 200 Yard: Ruby Hill Swim Team-CC Kevin Coburn of Livermore quainted a little with the sport. and scored two runs and Dylan Frades had 'A' (Shah, Austin M12, Hickok, Grant M12, a double and a single, one RBI and scored Sornsen, Tom M11, Schirle, Joseph M11), chose Brazil for his first interna- “You can go to tournaments one run. Pleasanton also beat Granada Gold 2:43.72. Girls 13-14 200 Yard: Dublin Green tional trip. At the same time, the on Saturday. There will be kids 10 ' 2. Jordan Ott, Ryan Probst and Stephen Gators-CC 'A' (Chiu, Stephanie 14, Maguire, destination chose him. Chipman pitched great for Pleasanton, only Madeline 13, wrestling at age 5. It’s more about giving up one earned run. Jordan Ott had two Gregory, Rachel 13, Brillante, Mary E Kevin, 16, will be represent- just figuring out what to do. Both doubles and a single, four RBI and two runs 14), 2:15.23. Mixed 13-14 200 Yard: Dublin ing the United States in wres- kids win. Both receive medals. scored. Matt Finny had three singles, three Green Gators-CC 'A' (Zamudio, Anthony RBI and two runs scored and Dylan Frades M13, Merz, William M14, Wyatt, Yale M14, tling at the Pan American games It’s a confidence builder. They had a single, double and one RBI. West, Allen M14), 2:07.29. Women 15-18 July 19. roll around, and figure it out,” Top Offensive Players: Luther Little, 200 Yard: Dublin Green Gators-CC 'A' Kevin had his eye on the Jordan Ott and Dylan Frades; Top Defensive (Ramirez, Elizabeth 16, Deering, Sami 17, said Ken Coburn. Players: Stephen Chipman, Brandon Rutolo Maguire, Abigail 15, Welch, Gabriella 18), games, which are one of the Few athletes enter wrestling and Jordan Ott. 2:15.23. Mixed 15-18 200 Yard: Dublin high pinnacles of competition in in high school, because it’s usu- Green Gators-CC 'A' (Van Dorn, Jason M16, world amateur wrestling. How- Wilkinson, Kagan M18, Zamudio, Matthew ally too late by then, said Ken. Ruby Hill vs. Dublin M15, Brillante, Jonathan M17), 1:50.73. ever, he was required to qualify “With the intuitive nature of the The Ruby Hill Killer Whales hosted the Freestyle: Girls 6 & Under 25 Yard: for the trip by entering tourna- sport, you need the experience Dublin Green Gators for the 4th round of the Cano, Lillian, Dub Green Gators-CC, 20.93. Tri Valley Swim League season on July 7. Boys 6 & Under 25 Yard: Brown, Ross, ments sponsored by FILA, the you gain through competition. On a very competitive evening of racing, RHST-CC, 24.75. Girls 7-8 25 Yard: Harris, international wrestling body. Through time, the experience the Killer Whales stayed close for a while Emily, RHST-CC, 18.76. Boys 7-8 25 Yard: but the Gators finally swam away with 559 Yang, Christopher, RHST-CC, 18.69. Girls First place finishes in a re- gained allows a higher level of points to the Killer Whales 418. 9-10 50 Yard: Brown, Kirsty, RHST-CC, gional contest that included success,” he said. Christoper Yang (7) of The Killer Whales 32.90. Boys 9-10 50 Yard: Toney, Reece, California, and later the entire Kevin said he likes wrestling and and Olivia Cano (10) of The Gators were Dub Green Gators-CC, 32.07. Girls 11-12 50 the top swimmers on the night, each winning Yard: Ewanich, Lexi, RHST-CC, 30.46. Boys Western region, brought him to “because it’s the toughest sport their 3 individual events. 11-12 50 Yard: Hickok, Grant, RHST-CC, the final qualifying tournament ever. It’s a real challenge. Suc- Also scoring highly for the Killer Whales 33.56. Girls 13-14 50 Yard: Seams, Court- were: Ross Brown (6), Reddi Viraaj (6), ney, RHST-CC, 29.17. Boys 13-14 50 Yard: for the Pan American games. cess is based on how much ef- Emily Harris (7), Kirsty Brown (10), Grant West, Allen, Dub Green Gators-CC, 26.73. Kevin emerged in sixth place, fort you put into practice in the Kevin Coburn Hickock (12), Lexi Ewanich (12), Kaitlyn Women 15-18 50 Yard: Welch, Gabriella, which resulted in an all-Ameri- off-season.” Schneirer (13), Evan Lee (14). Dub Green Gators-CC, 30.26. Men 15-18 And scoring well for the Gators were: 50 Yard: Wilkinson, Kagan, Dub Green can honor and a berth on the U.S. The wresting season at Grana- He continued, “Wrestling put Kevin on a schedule where Lillian Cano (6), Sean Coakley (11), Allen Gators-CC, 23.62. team in the 15-to-17 age group. da High School, where Kevin will teaches self-discipline. You have he should reach his best perfor- West (12), Stepanie Chiu (14), William Merz Butterfly: Girls 6 & Under 25 Yard: (14), Benjamin Young (17). Gluck, Olivia, Dub Green Gators-CC, 23.84. “I’m pretty excited and ner- be a junior, runs from November to enjoy hard work. A personal mances for the Olympics in 2016. In the closest race of the night Alexandra Boys 6 & Under 25 Yard: Reddi, Viraaj, vous. It’s my first time out of the to March. After that season, drive is developed inside of you. If Kevin meets that goal, it will Torez of the Gators swam past Lexi Ewanich RHST-CC, 39.41. Girls 7-8 25 Yard: Promes, country,” said Kevin. Kevin makes the transition to the of the Killer Whales by just 6/100ths of a Brooke, Dub Green Gators-CC, 19.60. Boys You can’t do it for someone mean one more trip to Brazil. The second (11-12 50 yard breastroke). This was 7-8 25 Yard: Mui, Kyle, Dub Green Gators- Kevin’s father, Ken Coburn, Guardian Knights, a wrestling else.” 2016 Olympics will be in Rio de one of 4 thrilling races where a fingertip fin- CC, 23.84. Girls 9-10 25 Yard: Brown, Kirsty, said that his son is “a natural ath- club comprised of the best wres- Ken is 42, but back in 1996, Janeiro. ish of less than 1/10th of a second separated RHST-CC, 16.69. Boys 9-10 25 Yard: Aziz, the competitors, the others being girls 13-14 Raza, RHST-CC, 19.17. Girls 11-12 50 Yard: lete. He played baseball, soccer tlers from around the Tri-Valley he had his own wrestling aspira- Brazil is not the only destina- freestyle, girls 11-12 medley relay and girls Romo, Allana, Dub Green Gators-CC, 34.29. and youth football. I left it open and the Mount Diablo area. tions. He competed to join the tion this summer for Kevin. He 7-8 freestyle relay. The winners of these races Boys 11-12 50 Yard: Sornsen, Tom, RHST- for him. He liked wresting, but Ken Coburn coaches the team, can be seen in the complete list of first place CC, 35.11. Girls 13-14 50 Yard: Schnierer, U.S. Olympic team, but finished will also go to Fargo, N.D., to finishers below: Kaitlyn, RHST-CC, 32.28. Boys 13-14 50 baseball would be his second and was a wrestler himself. He fifth in the regional run-up, which compete in a national tourna- Medley Relay: Girls 6 & Under 100 Yard: Yard: West, Allen, Dub Green Gators-CC, choice.” said, “Everyone in wrestling is was not high enough to make ment, sponsored by a U.S. wres- Ruby Hill Swim Team-CC 'A' (Williams, 31.53. Women 15-18 50 Yard: Maguire, Nicole 6, Jhong, Lauren 6, Weckwerth, Kate Abigail, Dub Green Gators-CC, 31.39. Men Kevin began wrestling at an defeated. Wrestling teaches you, the team. tling federation. 6, Costanzo, Kristina 6), 2:02.49. Mixed 6 15-18 50 Yard: Zamudio, Matthew, Dub early age. He was on a mat when like in life, to keep getting up and However, Ken is predicting & Under 100 Yard: Ruby Hill Swim Team- Green Gators-CC, 26.17. he was 5 years old. At that age, pushing on.” CC 'A' (Reddi, Viraaj M6, Brown, Ross M6, Breaststroke: Girls 6 & Under 25 Yard: big things for his son. He has Nicholas, Jason M6, Maddalon, Andrew Jhong, Lauren, RHST-CC, 32.03. Boys 6 & The Independent, JULY 15, 2010 - PAGE 7

Kye, 2:32.03; 13-14 200 Yard Medley Re- event with Alyson taking the 11-12 free and lay Mattias Lindell, Daniel Huang, Jeffrey Haley the 11-12 breast. Additionally, Blake Liebman, Stephen Li, 2:03.61; Mens 15-18 Tucker joined brother Nick atop the podium, 200 Yard Medley Relay Alec Grotegut, winning the 9-10 back. Chris Mowry, Nicholas Wee, Jaemin Kim, The U6 girls swept their events. Along 1:58.23; 13-14 50Y Free Daniel Huang, with Oliver’s wins, Ela Kularni won the 26.06; 7-8 25Y Fly Alex Ren, 18.77; 13-14 breaststroke, and Sydney Simmons took 50Y Fly Mattias Lindell, 27.78; 9-10 50Y the fly. Colin Burke completed the 13- Free Cole Reznick, 33.52; 15-18 50Y Free 14 boys sweep taking the backstroke to Alec Grotegut, 24.59; 15-18 50Y Fly Jaemin complement Geasa and Tucker’s wins in Kim, 30.17; 7-8 25Y Breast Alex Ren, 25.13; the other events. 11-12 50Y Breast Zachary Corbishley, 42.27; Almost nearly getting a sweep were the 13-14 50Y Breast Daniel Huang, 33.30; U6 boys with Haison Park winning the back, 13-14 100Y IM Jeffrey Liebman, 01:09.00; Jack DuBos winning the fly, and Nathan 11-12 50Y Back Minsu Kim, 38.26; 13-14 Shinn taking the free. Similarly, the 13-14 50Y Back Mattias Lindell, 33.67; 7-8 100Y girls nearly swept with Juliana Herrera win- Freestyle Relay Jesse Goodman, Jerry Yang, ning the IM and Shelby Craig taking the free Preston Sim, Alex Ren, 1:16.29; 11-12 200Y to go along with Geasa’s double first place Freestyle Relay Minsu Kim, Sam Tincher, night. Also almost finishing with a sweep, Andrew Silva, Geunho Kye, 2:13.73; 13-14 the 15-18 girls got first place finishes from 200Y Freestyle Relay Stephen Li, Mattias Maddie Aquilina (breaststroke) and Elsa Lindell, Jeffrey Liebman, Daniel Huang, Schwaninger (free) to go along with Bush’s 1:47.18; 15-18 200Y Freestyle Relay Jaemin double. The final near sweep came from the Kim, Chris Mowry, Alec Grotegut, Nicholas 9-10 boys where Caleb Harris took the fly to Wee, 1:42.88 go along with Geasa and Tucker’s wins. Other first place finishers were 7-8 boys Ruby Dakota (back) and Brent Werder Ballistic United Wins (breast), 7-8 girls Amelia Kelly (fly) and Jes- Pleasanton United Ballistic Soccer Club sica Rhoads (free), 9-10 girl Meghan Pickett Premier team traveled to Alameda Saturday (breast), and 15-18 boy Grant Sweetnam who for a NorCal Men's Under 20 Premier League took the backstroke. match against Bay Oaks. In the 5th minute Bay Oaks was awarded a Penalty Kick for a questionable hand ball in the penalty box. DBAC vs. Club Sport The ensuing Bay Oaks kick deflected off the In the third week of Tri-Valley Swim left goal post with the rebound bouncing to League competition, the Dolores Bengston another Bay Oaks player. Miraculously the Aquatic Center (DBAC) Piranhas edged out follow-up shot then deflected off the right the Club Sport, Pleasanton, Tidal Waves at post and out of danger. Club Sport 496 to 487. DBAC remains the Ballistic quickly went back to work unbeaten team in the league followed by Club creating several fine scoring chances. In Sport, Del Prado, Dublin and Ruby Hill all the 10th minute right back Evan Sherwood with 2 wins and 1 loss. sent a 40 yard cross to the far post that was Top female swimmers for the Tidal received by George Mayer. Mayer fed the Photo - Doug Jorgensen Waves were Cayla Jetter (15), Carley ball to Andrew 'Boomer' Cruz with Cruz slot- Robertson (12), Kayleigh Dennen (6), ting the ball home from about 8 yards. Five Andrew Fearnside shows a first time student how to hold a Julia Wood (10), Nia Anderson (5), Carli minutes later winger David Norton made a racquet. At right, the student gives it a test swing. Lopez (8), Julia Densmore (12), Jacqueline wonderful run with the ball down the right Wood (12), Lauren Dennen (10), Cassandra flank beating several Bay Oaks defenders. Stuart (17), Alison Hernbroth (17), Caili Norton then cut inside and ripped a shot Anderson (8). on goal that was deflected by the keeper to Top male swimmers for the Tidal Waves the far post. George Mayer's 1st time shot were Justin Lee (12), Tristan LaLonde (5), finished the play and pushed the score to Robert Torres (9), Chris Clark (17), TJ 2-0 Ballistic. Livermore Valley Tennis Club to Conduct Meagher (7), Devon Kost (6), Austin Wei In the second half Bay Oaks got on the (13), RJ Merlo (6), Cole Sixkiller (6), Joseph scoreboard with a shot from the right flank Louderback (9) in the 58th minute. The momentum turned Top female swimmers for the Piranhas a bit as the Oakland side appeared to gain Talent Identification Program This Fall were Iris Chang (16), Kaela Lee (8), Jennifer confidence and possession. Later in half Lee (10), Naomi Chan (13), Katie Tsui (12), another controversial call saw a Ballistic goal participate in about 15 tournaments annually, concentrated in the sum- Alanna Goodman (13), Anika Kilkenny (13), called back for a foul on Bay Oaks. Winger By Patricia Koning mer months “I’m a big believer in competition as a way to develop Aven Lee (5), Miara Pipe (10), Madasyn David Norton was pulled from behind by Lewis (13) his defender as he entered the penalty area. In the three years that Andrew Fearnside has been director of tennis players,” he says. Top male swimmers for the Piranhas Norton stayed on his feet and then beat the at the Livermore Valley Tennis Club (LVTC), he’s grown the program Currently there are 24 junior players in Fearnside’s program with were Daniel Huang (14), Alex Ren (7), Mat- Bay Oaks keeper only to see the goal disal- from about 10 kids to over 100. He’s looking to further develop the tias Lindell (14), ColeReznick (9), Minsu lowed. The referee awarded Ballistic a free Northern California United States Tennis Association (USTA) rank- Kim (12), Alec Grotegut (16), Jeffrey Lieb- kick instead just outside the box. Kyle Crain program this fall with a Talent Identification Program. ings and 12 players with national USTA rankings. In his career as a man (14), Zachary Corbishley (11), Chris sent a bending free kick to the far post that Fearnside says he will set up tennis clinics with Livermore schools. tennis instructor, he has trained over 180 nationally ranked and over Mowry (16), Geunho Kye (12), Andrew required a full diving stretch by the Bay Oaks Silva (11), Jaemin Kim (15) goalie. In the 73rd minute Ballistic was able “I’ll run a free two-hour workshop to expose the kids to tennis and 300 sectional ranked junior players, four players with International 1st place finishers for Club Sport Girls to counter attack with KJ Newbery sending a look for outstanding, natural talent,” he explains. “I’m not looking Tennis Federation (ITF) world junior rankings (including a former #1 were 6 & Under 100Y Medley Relay Aria through ball for 'Boomer' Cruz. Cruz's shot to just sell tennis lessons. There will be scholarships for kids who Spaulding, Nia Anderson, Kayleigh Dennen, put Pleasanton up 3-1. ranking), and six former and current tour professionals (three players Ashley Torres, 1:52.59; 7-8 100Y Medley With the victory Ballistic improved to 5 really stand out.” ranked in the top 100). Relay Carli Lopez, Caili Anderson, Saige wins, 1 loss on the season heading in to next Tennis experience is not required. Fearnside says he’ll be looking LVTC also has a robust adult tennis program, with classes for Aronson, Mackenzie Lee, 1:28.80; 11-12 weekend's playoffs. The Pleasanton side 200Y Medley Relay Julia Densmore, Jac- has scored 18 goals while allowing only 5. mostly at attitude, motivation, and footwork—everything else can be beginners, power doubles play, cardio tennis drills, stroke clinics, queline Wood, Venema, Lexi Venema, Katie Top Offensive Players: Andrew "Boomer" taught. “There are many kids who could be great tennis players who and peak performance. There are several in-house leagues as well Chase, 2:20.70; Women 15-18 200Y Medley Cruz, George Mayer. Top Defensive Players: aren’t playing, maybe because of the economy, or maybe because Relay, Cayla Jetter, Alison Hernbroth, Arin Michael Biegarten, Michael Janjigian, Bryan as interclub teams that play against ClubSport, Ruby Hill, and other Miller, Cassandra Stuart, 2:02.96; 6 & Under Kail, Cameron Crow. they’ve never been introduced to the sport,” he says. “It’s good for sports club. 25Y Free Kayleigh Dennen, 22.57; 11-12 me to have talented kids in the program. And it’s a great chance for 50Y Free Carley Robertson, 31.52; Women Fearnside, a native of Australia, began playing tennis at the age 15-18 50Y Free Cassandra Stuart, 27.21; Crush Basketball kids to try something new.” of 3 and has held Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world 9-10 25Y Fly Lauren Dennen, 16.95; 6 & The two Tri-Valley Crush 9th grade He thinks the individual nature of tennis might appeal to kids who rankings in singles and doubles. Currently, he is a top five-ranked Under 25Y Breast Nia Anderson, 30.99; 7-8 basketball teams had mixed results in MVP 25Y Breast Caili Anderson, 23.64; Women flight action last weekend. haven’t thrived in team sports. “You are part of a team, but for the player for singles and doubles in the NorCal section. He also holds 15-18 50Y Breast Cayla Jetter, 35.62; 11-12 The Crush Red side dominated ASA most part, it’s you alone on the court,” explains Fearnside. USTA National and ITF World senior division rankings. 100Y IM Julia Densmore, 01:21.5; 7-8 25Y White by a score of 58-37, winning their 5th Back Carli Lopez, 22.7; 9-10 25Y Back Julia league game against no losses. Running their In the summer, LVTC holds weekly junior tennis camps and “Tennis is a fun, healthy sport that you can play for your entire Wood, 19.65; 11-12 50Y Back Carley Rob- offense with precision, Tri-Valley sprinted children’s tennis classes for ages 4 and up. Camps and lessons are life,” he says. “It’s a great workout. You play individually, but it also ertson, 36.83; 6 & Under 100Y Free Relay to 35 first half points and cruised to a big open to both LVTC members and non-members (non-members pay has a social aspect. And you can do it almost anywhere.” Ashley Torres, Lauren Soliz, Nia Anderson, win over a talented ASA team. The Crush Kayleigh Dennen, 1:44.23; 7-8 100Y Free shared the ball well, recording a season high a slightly higher fee). For more information on the Livermore Valley Tennis Club, visit Relay Mackenzie Lee, Carli Lopez, Caili 13 assists, as all nine players scored. Andre Fearnside also runs the Fearnside Tennis Academy at LVTC for www.lvtc.com. For more information on the Fearnside Tennis Acad- Anderson, Saige Aronson, 1:14.21; 11-12 Kasten led the with 14 points and eight 200Y Free Relay Julia Densmore, Kelsey rebounds. Matt Carlo had eight points and competitive junior players. Competitive junior players typically emy, visit http://fearnsidetennisacademy.com. Ouyang, Caroline McMorrow, Katie Chase, five rebounds. “Major” James Dayton scored 2:02.65; Women 15-18 200Y Free Relay Arin 11 points and three assists. Miller, Alison Hernbroth, Nichole Maria Cui, The Crush White team didn't fare as well Cassandra Stuart, 1:49.31. in their game, losing to the scrappy East Bay 1st place finishers for Club Sport Boys Bulldogs 39-32. Shots were not falling for were 6 & Under 100Y Medley Relay Kost, the White as they missed layups and free Devon Kost, RJ Merlo, Cole Sixkiller, Tristan throws and scored only eight points in the Under 25 Yard: Siljeg, Stefan, Dub Green 11-12 100 Yard: Coakley, Sean, Dub Green 50 Yard: Zamudio, Anthony, Dub Green Jensen, Jesse 9), 2:39.86. Mixed 9-10 200 LaLonde, 1:56.99; 9-10 100Y Medley Relay first half. With a 14 point deficit to overcome, Gators-CC, 34.12. Girls 7-8 25 Yard: Promes, Gators-CC, 1:27.82. Girls 13-14 100 Yard: Gators-CC, 33.17. Women 15-18 50 Yard: Yard: Ruby Hill Swim Team-CC 'A' (Aziz, Sammy Chase, Torres, Robert Torres, Joseph the Crush battled back, but time ran out on Brooke, Dub Green Gators-CC, 24.10. Boys Schnierer, Kaitlyn, RHST-CC, 1:17.12. Boys Welch, Gabriella, Dub Green Gators-CC, Raza M9, Vasquez, Joey M10, Hunt, Ethan Louderback, William Rose, 1:13.88; 6 & their comeback. Jake Salinas led the Crush 7-8 25 Yard: Yang, Christopher, RHST-CC, 13-14 100 Yard: Merz, William, Dub Green 36.94. Men 15-18 50 Yard: Young, Benjamin, M9, Lu, Tyler M9), 2:17.07. Girls 11-12 200 Under 25Y FreeTristan LaLonde, 19.78; with 10 points and Grant Perry collected 27.05. Girls 9-10 25 Yard: Cano, Olivia, Dub Gators-CC, 1:11.12. Women 15-18 100 Yard: Dub Green Gators-CC, 28.48. Yard: Dublin Green Gators-CC 'A' (Romo, 7-8 25Y Free Jack Kost, 19.01; 11-12 50Y six rebounds. Green Gators-CC, 19.09. Boys 9-10 25 Yard: Maguire, Abigail, Dub Green Gators-CC, Freestyle Relay: Girls 6 & Under 100 Allana 12, Warren, Kristen 12, Jones, Alison Free Justin Lee, 29.28; 6 & Under 25Y Fly Warren, Justin, Dub Green Gators-CC, 22.15. 1:12.83. Men 15-18 100 Yard: Zamudio, Yard: Dublin Green Gators-CC 'A' (Stickler, 11, Torrez, Alexandra 12), 2:07.94. Tristan LaLonde, 32.17; 9-10 25Y Fly Joseph Girls 11-12 50 Yard: Torrez, Alexandra, Dub Matthew, Dub Green Gators-CC, 1:01.43. Piper 6, Withrow, Emilia 6, Gluck, Olivia Mixed 11-12 200 Yard: Ruby Hill Swim Louderback, 16.91; 11-12 50Y Fly Justin Pleasanton Meadows Green Gators-CC, 42.88. Boys 11-12 50 Backstroke: Girls 6 & Under 25 Yard: 6, Cano, Lillian 6), 1:59.49. Mixed 6 & Team-CC 'A' (Schirle, Joseph M11, Shah, Lee, 34.72; 6 & Under 25Y Breast RJ Merlo, By a narrow 29 point margin, the Pleas- Yard: Dillon, Stefen, Dub Green Gators-CC, Cano, Lillian, Dub Green Gators-CC, 26.04. Under 100 Yard: Ruby Hill Swim Team- Austin M12, Hickok, Grant M12, Sornsen, 31.63; 9-10 25Y Breast Robert Torres, 20.71; anton Meadows Sharks fell to Ruby Hill. 44.18. Girls 13-14 50 Yard: Maguire, Mad- Boys 6 & Under 25 Yard: Brown, Ross, CC 'A' (Brown, Ross M6, Nicholas, Jason Tom M11), 2:16.54. Girls 13-14 200 Yard: Men 15-18 50Y Breast Matt Jacobe, 32.01; The 508-479 loss wasn’t without some great eline, Dub Green Gators-CC, 41.81. Boys RHST-CC, 34.11. Girls 7-8 25 Yard: Harris, M6, Reddi, Viraaj M6, Maddalon, Andrew Ruby Hill Swim Team-CC 'A' (Nicholas, 9-10 100Y IM Robert Torres, 01:29.10; 11-12 performances however as Nick Tucker took 13-14 50 Yard: Merz, William, Dub Green Emily, RHST-CC, 22.46. Boys 7-8 25 Yard: M6), 2:02.85. Girls 7-8 100 Yard: Ruby Hill Brie 14, Sannajust, Kimberley 14, Schnierer, 100Y IM Justin Lee, 01:15.90; Men 15-18 first in three individual events (11-12 back, Gators-CC, 36.82. Women 15-18 50 Yard: Yang, Christopher, RHST-CC, 22.54. Girls Swim Team-CC 'A' (Maddalon, Lindsey 8, Kaitlyn 13, Seams, Courtney 13), 2:04.98. 100Y IM Chris Clark, 01:02.40; 6 & Under fly and free) and was on the free relay team, Deering, Sami, Dub Green Gators-CC, 37.71. 9-10 25 Yard: Cano, Olivia, Dub Green Schroeder, Lindsey 8, Sowers, Lauren 7, Mixed 13-14 200 Yard: Dublin Green Gators- 25Y Back Devon Kost, 28.26; 7-8 25Y Back along with Jack Geasa, Jack Miller and Jake Men 15-18 50 Yard: Wilkinson, Kagan, Dub Gators-CC, 18.79. Boys 9-10 25 Yard: Pat- Harris, Emily 7), 1:21.96. Mixed 7-8 100 CC 'A' (Toney, Jorell M13, Wyatt, Yale M14, TJ Meagher, 21.93; 9-10 25Y Back Sammy Fisher, that also took first and Alyson Isaacs Green Gators-CC, 30.56. terson, Monty, Dub Green Gators-CC, 18.95. Yard: Ruby Hill Swim Team-CC 'A' (Wil- Bowen, James M14, Zamudio, Anthony Chase, 20.16; Men 15-18 50Y Back Chris wasn’t far behind Tucker. Isaacs grabbed IM: Girls 9-10 100 Yard: Cano, Olivia, Girls 11-12 50 Yard: Torrez, Alexandra, Dub liams, Jack M8, Nicholas, Zachary M7, M13), 1:55.88. Women 15-18 200: Dublin Clark, 28.00; 6 & Under 100Y Free Relay two individual wins (11-12 IM, Free) and Dub Green Gators-CC, 1:24.60. Boys 9-10 Green Gators-CC, 33.51. Boys 11-12 50 Sannajust, Llewelyn M8, Yang, Christopher Green Gators-CC 'A' (Welch, Gabriella 18, Devon Kost, Jeffrey Portoni, RJ Merlo, two relay wins. Joining Isaacs on the relays 100 Yard: Toney, Reece, Dub Green Gators- Yard: Dillon, Stefen, Dub Green Gators-CC, M7), 1:24.19. Girls 9-10 200 Yard: Ruby Welch, Isabella 15, Fukamaki, Megan 15, Tristan LaLonde, 1:41.44; 9-10 200Y Free were sister Haley Isaacs, Talia Florio, and CC, 1:27.50. Girls 11-12 100 Yard: Romo, 39.88. Girls 13-14 50 Yard: Chiu, Stephanie, Hill Swim Team-CC 'A' (Brown, Jenna 9, Maguire, Abigail 15), 1:59.62. Mixed 15- Relay Joseph Louderback, Sammy Chase, Adriana Harris. Allana, Dub Green Gators-CC, 1:20.62. Boys Dub Green Gators-CC, 36.39. Boys 13-14 Coching, Lauren 10, Vasquez, Alicia 9, 18 200 Yard: Dublin Green Gators-CC 'A' Robert Torres, William Rose, 2:23.94. The 11-12 age group also had first place (Wilkinson, Kagan M18, Young, Benjamin 1ST place finishers for DBAC girls were finishes from Geasa (IM), Tyler Rhoads M17, Brillante, Jonathan M17, Zamudio, 9-10 100Y Medley Relay Mary Tincher, Jen- (breast), Harris (back), and Haley Isaacs Matthew M15), 1:36.89. nifer Lee, Audrey Goodman, Nicola Lindell, (breast). The 13-14 group also performed 1:12.39; 13-14 200Y Medley Relay Anika well with Annie Geasa and Chris Bush tak- Kilkenny, Naomi Chan, Alanna Goodman, ing the backstroke, Colin Miller the fly and Pleasanton Madasyn Lewis, 2:22.05; 7-8 25Y Free Perry Cheney in the free. Meadows vs. FAST Kaela Lee, 16.94; 9-10 50Y Free Jennifer The younger groups weren’t quite as It was a night for victories and a night for Lee, 33.43; 13-14 50Y Free Naomi Chan, well represented, but still did their part. records for Pleasanton Meadows. Swimming 29.35; 6 & Under 25Y Fly Aven Lee, 28.27; Jack DuBos (back), Haison Park (fly) and at their home away from home, Dougherty 7-8 25Y Fly Kaela Lee, 21.00; 11-12 50Y Sydney Simmons (back) represented the Valley High School, the Sharks got their first Fly Katie Tsui, 32.27; 13-14 50Y Fly Alanna 6U group and Trent Pozzi took the freestyle victory convincingly, beating Foothill Area Goodman, 35.12; 15-18 50Y Fly Iris Chang, for the 7-8’s. Swim Team (FAST) 625-320. To top off a 29.04; 9-10 25Y Breast Miara Pipe, 21.29; Rounding out the scoring were the great night, the Meadows also set three team 11-12 50Y Breast Katie Tsui, 35.42; 13-14 15-18’s. Alicia Brown won the fly while records. Alyson Isaacs did the honors first, 50Y Breast Naomi Chan, 37.06; 9-10 100Y Grant Sweetnam took the backstroke, and going 28.69 in the 11-12 free, breaking her IM Jennifer Lee, 01:28.20; 13-14 100Y IM Joey Silva won the free. Silva was joined own record by 6/10s of a second. Next, the Alanna Goodman, 01:21.20; 15-18 100Y IM by his brother Aaron Silva, Chris Iniquez 9-10 girls fly record fell when Sidney Vaeth Iris Chang, 01:05.90; 6 & Under 25Y Back and Sweetnam to win the meet finale free swam a 15.98 time. Finally, Courtney Olivier Sudiksha Gudipati, 29.54; 13-14 50Y Back relay. broke the team record in 6 and under girls' Anika Kilkenny, 37.66; 15-18 50Y Back Iris backstroke with a time of 26.08. Oliver also Chang, 30.43; 9-10 200Y Freestyle Relay won the free event to record two individual Audrey Goodman, Emily Tincher, Nicola DBAC vs. Briarhill wins for Pleasanton Meadows. Lindell, Jennifer Lee, 102:25.08; 13-14 The Dolores Bengston Aquatic Center In a night of dominating swimming, the 200Y Freestyle Relay Madasyn Lewis, (DBAC) Piranhas defeated the Briarhill Sharks had seven other multiple winners Anika Kilkenny, Alanna Goodman, Naomi Barracudas 585 to 379 in league action last including Nick Tucker who won three (11-12 Chan, 2:02.80. Wednesday. The meet featured tough com- IM, fly, free). The Geasa family had quite 1st place finishers for DBAC boys were petition between some of the leagues best a remarkable evening with all three kids, 7-8 100 Yard Medley Relay Jesse Goodman, athletes on a windy Dublin evening. Annie, Jack and Joey, winning two events. Alex Ren, Jerry Yang, Preston Sim, 1:31.48; Briarhill meet highlights included wins Annie won the 13-14 back and fly, Jack 11-12 200 Yard Medley Relay Minsu Kim, by Briarhill's elder girls teams in the 13 - 14 took the 11-12 back and breast, and Joey Zachary Corbishley, Andrew Silva, Geunho Medley Relay (Kristin Horrillo, Brittney won the 9-10 IM and breast. Similarly the Bush family was flush with wins with both Madeline and Chris winning twice. Madeline won the 15-18 IM and fly while Chris took the 13-14 IM and breast. The other multiple winner was Perry Cheney getting the wall first in the 13-14 fly and free. In a night of family success, the Sharks Photo - Doug Jorgensen also had Alyson and Haley Isaacs win an The Pleasanton Girls Softball League was host to its Summer Classic Tournament last week at the Pleasanton Sports Park. There were 62 teams with over 700 players competed. In 10B, 1st place went to Rocklin, 2nd to the Pleasanton Phantom; 10C Phantom finished first, Livermore placed second. In the 12B, LGSGSA was first, Half Moon Bay second. The 14B title was won by the Phantom, Fremont was second. The 14B team is shown in action.

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Achzinger, Paige Jones-O'Callaghan and Ka- 882.5 to 899.5. Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Stuart, Cassandra 17, 13-14 50 yd. Chiu, Stephanie, Dublin Green Basketball Office, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, com or call The Athletic Director Eric with tie Grywczynski), the 13 -14 Freestyle Relay The following Sunset swimmers placed Miller, Arin 15, Surber, Elle 15, Hernbroth, Gators-CC, 35.05. 15-18 50 yd. Doi, Niki, Livermore, CA 94551. Make Checks Payable questions at (925) 200-1556 or e mail Liver- (Paige Jones-O'Callaghan, Camille Perich, first in their races: Alison 17), 1:48.79. Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 31.69. to: Las Positas Women’s Basketball. Access [email protected]. Katie Grywczynksi and Savannah Wieser) 100 yard Medley Relay: 6 & under Boys Results: Freestyle Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Dublin the Registration form on: www.laspositascol- and the 15 -18 Freestyle Relay (Crystal Girls—Jillian Ring, Haley Wright, Lauren Medley Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Club Sport Green Gators-CC '' (Cano, Lillian 6, Gluck, lege.edu/athletics. Contact Lindsay Wisely Fisher, Ladan Khandel, Kirsten Johansson Young, Louise Maloney 2:05.59; 6 & under Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Kost, Devon M6, Olivia 6, Stickler, Piper 6, Withrow, Emilia with questions: [email protected]. Junior Football and Lauren Leahy). On the boys side of the Mixed—Kieran Campbell, Ryan Ridosko, Merlo, RJ M6, Sixkiller, Cole M6, LaLonde, 6), 1:51.88. 7-8 100 yd. Dublin Green Gators- All proceeds benefit Las Positas College AAA Traditional Junior Football pro- scorecard, they won the 15 - 18 Freestyle Antonio Rivalie, Alec Phillips 2:07.76; Tristan M6), 1:50.29. 7-8 100 yd. Del Prado CC '' (Toney, Makenna 7, Price, Korina 8, Women’s Basketball gram season starts August 1. Partial scholar- relay (Jamie Somerville, Cody McMurdie, Stingrays-CC 'A' (Bell, Jack M8, Lester, 7-8 Mixed—Duncan Maloney, Joey Katen, Haly, Katelyn 8, Promes, Brooke 8), 1:21.97. ships are available. Brett Melloch, and Joey Ugarte). John M7, Jorgenson, Max M8, McMasters, Football players from 7-14 years old Briarhill also had strong individual per- Calvin Jue, Dylan Baxter 1:31.58; 9-10 Michael M8), 1:31.04. 9-10 100 yd. Club 9-10 200 yd. Dublin Green Gators-CC '' are welcome. LYFC is a 37 Year old “Pop Girls—Emily Chong, Tori Diehl, Sophia (Bowen, Caitlin 10, Gavrilova, Eugenia 9, Golf Tournament formances with four wins for Crystal Fisher Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Chase, Sammy The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Warner”style traditional football program. (freestyle relay, free, fly, breast) in the 15 -18 Krafcik, Brianna Shultis 1:13.33 M10, Torres, Robert M9, Louderback, Joseph Gluck, Sofia 9, Cano, Olivia 10), 2:27.29. 11- Previous experience is not required. Athletes 200 yard Medley Relay: 11-12 Girls— 12 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC '' (Bell, will host the 2nd annual Every 15 Minutes girls, 3 victories for Callan Jackman in the 9 M9, Portoni, Nick M9), 1:13.12. 11-12 200 Charity Golf Tournament on Mon., Aug. 2 are trained by experience coaches utiliz- - 10 girls (back, free, IM), 3 wins for Brittney Christine Danfoth, Shelby Diehl, Jane yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' (Banke, Lucy 12, White, Nicole 11, Waldear, Heather at the Ruby Hill Golf Club. Shotgun start ing “positive” coaching. Development of Achzinger in the 13 -14 girls (fly, breast and Wu, Sarah Bettencourt 2:22.20; 11-12 Jacob M11, Glenn, Seth M12, Newman, 11, Doi, Megan 12), 2:08.19. 13-14 200 yd. is 8 a.m. character as well as fitness and nutritional medley relay) and 4 more victories for Joey Mixed—Hannah Borjon, Chris Machi, Jake M12, Smith, Taylor M11), 2:33.24. Dublin Green Gators-CC '' (Brillante, Mary Entry fee up to July 12 is $175; $195 after guidance are provided. Athletes are provided Ugarte in the 15 - 18 Boys group (freestyle Kyle Chong, Parker Turk 2:42.40; 13-14 13-14 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' E 14, Bennett, Quinn 13, Behm, Savanah 13, that date. Funds go to finance the presentation 60 full hours of training prior to their first relay, IM, free, fly). Girls—Avery Harker, Ryley Landreth, Caro- (Kurotori, Cameron M14, Goard, Andrew Chiu, Stephanie 14), 2:07.33. 15-18 200 yd. of the Every 15 Minutes program for high game of the season. Optional fitness programs DBAC's relay teams were led by wins in line Danforth, Nicolle Glover 2:19.07; 13-14 M14, Hogue, Ryan M13, Borchers, Nate Del Prado Stingrays-CC '' (Fowler-Kimsey, school juniors and seniors in Livermore. and football camps are available to further the 11 - 12 girls Medley and Freestyle Relays Mixed—Kelly Re, Julia Lee, CJ Lemler, M14), 2:06.73. 15-18 200 yd. Club Sport Zoe 18, Gates, Elaina 15, Doi, Niki 18, Doi, To participate or for sponsorship oppor- prepare the athletes in advance of the season. (Katie Earle, Rebecca Pollitz, Katie Tsui, and Josh Snyder 2:19.55; 15-18 Girls—Cassi Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Horne, Jeff M15, Jacobe, Stephanie 15), 1:48.21. tunities, contact either Captain Scott Trudeau All registered players participate. Divya Natesan). The 11 - 12 boys also pulled McDiarmid, Allison Powell, Alex Harker, Matt M17, Hildebrand, Eric M16, Clark, Boys Results 371-4717 or Dave Bedford 980-8143. The players compete against nearby off victories in the Medley and Freestyle Emma Hughes 2:07.99; 15-18 Mixed—Chris Chris M17), 1:48.60. Medley Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Del Prado cities and teams made up of the athletes Relays (Kim Minsu, Zachary Corbishley, Freestyle: 6-U 25 yd. LaLonde, Tristan, Harker, William Hughes, Logan Glover, Stingrays-CC '' (McMasters, Andrew M5, they will compete against at a high school Andrew Silva and Geunho Kye). CSP-CC, 21.62. 7-8 25 yd. McMasters, level. This is the only football program Ryan Linhart 1:54.12 Lester, Timmy M6, Jorgenson, Sam M6, Golf Classic Individually, the Piranhas were led with Michael, DP Stingrays-CC, 17.45. 9-10 The 5th Annual “Summer Classic” Golf offering this diverse and complete skills four wins by 6 year olds Brock Uhl (medley 50 Yard Freestyle: 11-12 Girls—Chris- 50 yd. Juarez, Tommy, DP Stingrays-CC, Banke, Caden M6), 2:20.90. 7-8 100 yd. training systems. tine Danforth 30.24; 11-12 Boys—Kyle Dublin Green Gators-CC '' (Torrez, Nicholas Tournament, dinner and concert to raise and freestyle relays, breast, free) and Eurie 36.60. 11-12 50 yd. Banke, Jacob, DP money for the JDRF, Juvenile Diabetes Special fundraising programs are in place Seo (medley and freestyle relays, back and Chong 30.13; 13-14 Boys—CJ Lemler Stingrays-CC, 33.64. 13-14 50 yd. Kurotori, M8, Mui, Kyle M8, Fitzpatrick, Frankie for athletes and their families. With a small 26.20 M8, Stickler, Jack M7), 1:46.15. 9-10 100 Research Foundation, is Friday August 13, breast). Also winning four times were Kim Cameron, DP Stingrays-CC, 24.80. 15-18 50 2010 at the Wente complex in Livermore. It investment of time and effort the entire cost Minsu 12 (medley and freestyle relays, free 25 Yard Butterfly: 9-10 Girls—Sophia yd. Payan, Jack, DP Stingrays-CC, 22.50. yd. Dublin Green Gators-CC '' (Patterson, is open to the general public. of the program can be covered. and back), Katie Tsui 12 (medley and free- Krafcik 15.70. 50 Yard Butterfly: 11-12 Butterfly: 6-U 25 yd. Jorgenson, Sam, DP Monty M10, Toney, Reece M10, Romo, The event is hosted by Active Charity, a There are discounts on fees for families style relays, fly and breast), Jeffrey Liebman Boys—Kyle Chong 33.18; 13-14 Girls— Stingrays-CC, 29.17. 7-8 25 yd. Lester, Alexander M10, Bennett, Ren M10), 1:16.94. group of local businessmen and their support- with multiple athletes. Payment plans and 14 (medley and freestyle relays, free and IM) Caroline Danforth 34.38; 13-14 Boys—CJ John, DP Stingrays-CC, 21.52. 9-10 25 yd. 11-12 200 yd. Dublin Green Gators-CC ers who have already raised over $1 million scholarships are available on a limited basis. and Mattias Lindell 14 (medley and freestyle Lemler 29.64 Louderback, Joseph, CSP-CC, 16.99. 11-12 '' (Ryken, Cole M11, Dillon, Stefen M12, dollars for JDRF. The charity fund-raiser is Visit the program website at Livermorekids. relays, back and fly). 25 Yard Breaststroke: 6 & under Boys— 50 yd. Lee, Justin, CSP-CC, 33.49. 13-14 Coakley, Sean M11, Hancher, Evan M12), co-hosted by Tri-Valley Bank. com or call The Athletic Director Eric with Ryan Ridosko 26.47; 7-8 Girls—Mia Smith 50 yd. Kurotori, Cameron, DP Stingrays- 2:37.40. 13-14 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays- This year’s event will feature a special questions at (925) 200-1556 or e mail Liver- 26.77; 7-8 Boys—Joey Katen 22.68 50 Yard CC, 27.94. 15-18 50 yd. Drury, Colin, DP CC '' (Hogue, Ryan M13, Goard, Andrew treat— a concert performance by, “Super [email protected]. Supported by The Pitcher Shines Breaststroke: 11-12 Girls—Shelby Diehl Stingrays-CC, 27.48. M14, Kurotori, Cameron M14, Borchers, Diamond,” a popular Neil Diamond tribute Oakland Raiders, Valley Christian, Granada, Breaststroke: 6-U 25 yd. Merlo, RJ, CSP- Livermore based NorCal Grizzlies 37.62; 11-12 Boys—Kyle Chong 39.74; Nate M14), 2:06.97. 15-18 200 yd. Dublin band. Neil Diamond has written five-decades and Livermore High Schools. pitcher Danny Terry had a very special day CC, 33.68. 7-8 25 yd. McMasters, Michael, 13-14 Girls—Ryley Landreth 38.13; 13-14 Green Gators-CC '' (Young, Benjamin M17, worth of hit songs, so “Super Diamond” will Sunday while playing at the Super Series DP Stingrays-CC, 25.29. 9-10 25 yd. Juarez, appeal to several generations of fans. thirteen year old tournament in Sacramento, Boys—CJ Lemler 38.08; 15-18 Girls—Al- Tommy, DP Stingrays-CC, 19.35. 11-12 Wilkinson, Kagan M18, Brillante, Jonathan lison Powell 37.56 M17, Zamudio, Matthew M15), 1:56.38. “We want to invite the entire East Bay Aqua Challenge on July 11, 2010. 50 yd. Newman, Jake, DP Stingrays-CC, out to this fun, worthwhile event,” said An open-water swim event will be of- In the opening game of a double header, 100 Yard IM: 11-12 Girls—Christine 42.06. 13-14 50 yd. Goard, Andrew, DP Freestyle: 6-U 25 yd. Banke, Caden, fered for all levels, as well as a swim/run Danforth 1:17.25; 11-12 Boys—Kyle Chong Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 24.13. 7-8 25 yd. Jason Skeoch, of San Ramon, a co-founder Terry pitched a 1-hit, complete game gem Stingrays-CC, 37.10. 15-18 50 yd. Jacobe, of Active Charity, “People can golf, or they duathlon at On Your Mark Events’ 12th against the Reno Athletics, needing only 58 1:16.94; 13-14 Boys—Josh Snyder 1:09.29; Matt, CSP-CC, 32.48. 100 IM: 9-10 Torres, Bell, Jack, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 19.59. can just come for the dinner and concert. Annual Lake Del Valle Aqua Challenge and pitches over 7 innings to shutout the A's, 2-0. 15-18 Girls—Cassi McDiarmid 1:08.39; Robert, CSP-CC, 1:28.98. 11-12 Lee, Justin, 9-10 25 yd. Toney, Reece, Dublin Green There is no need to do both, although you Del Valle Du, on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Terry also scored the first and winning run. 15-18 Boys—Chris Harker 1:02.31 CSP-CC, 1:14.53. 13-14 Kurotori, Cameron, Gators-CC, 32.23. 11-12 50 yd. Dillon, are welcome to do so.” Lake Del Valle, 7000 Del Valle Road (right He yielded only a bloop single in the 25 Yard Backstroke: 9-10 Girls—Emily DP Stingrays-CC, 1:06.81. 15-18 Clark, Stefen, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 32.85. Over four million Americans now have off Mines Rd.), Livermore. The start and Chris, CSP-CC, 59.14. Backstroke: 6-U 25 sixth inning. He closed strong, striking out Chong 19.18 50 Yard Backstroke: 11-12 13-14 50 yd. Kurotori, Cameron, Del Prado diabetes, many of them children. Sadly, the finish area is located at the lake’s East Swim 2 of three A's hitters in the top of the seventh yd. Kost, Devon, CSP-CC, 27.82. 7-8 25 yd. Boys—Kyle Chong 38.06; 13-14 Girls—Ry- Stingrays-CC, 25.18. 15-18 50 yd. Zamudio, numbers are growing. Every thirty seconds, Beach—south of the boat ramp. to seal his masterpiece. ley Landreth 35.21; 13-14 Boys—Josh Meagher, TJ, CSP-CC, 22.32. 9-10 25 yd. Matthew, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 23.01. another person in the United States is diag- In the nightcap against the NorCal Louderback, Joseph, CSP-CC, 20.38. 11-12 The Aqua Challenge features a choice: Snyder 31.21; 15-18 Girls—Cassi McDi- Butterfly: 6-U 25 yd. Jorgenson, Sam, Del nosed with diabetes. “My teenage daughter 2-mile, 1-mile, and ½-mile distance events bombers, Danny turned spoiler, breaking armid 30.71 50 yd. Newman, Jake, DP Stingrays-CC, Prado Stingrays-CC, 35.70. 7-8 25 yd, Bell, has Type-1 diabetes,” said Jim Horalek, of up the visiting Bombers bid for a no-hitter 37.02. 13-14 50 yd. Goard, Andrew, DP in the beautiful Lake Del Valle. All three 200 Yard Freestyle Relay: 9-10 Girls— Jack, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 24.15. 9-10 25 Alamo, East Bay President of JDRF, “She is courses are accurately set via GPS and are as well, blasting a line drive into the gap Stingrays-CC, 32.72. 15-18 50 yd. Clark, getting the medical help emotional support for a single. Emily Chong, Gabriella Knudston, Tori Chris, CSP-CC, 27.00. 1, Gates, Eric, DP yd. Toney, Reece, Dublin Green Gators-CC, marked by buoys. Certified lifeguards will Diehl, Sophia Krafcik 2:23.11; 13-14 17.68. 11-12 50 yd. Reimer, James, Del Prado and hope for the future because of events Stingrays-CC, 27.00. like this.” closely monitor participants in all three Girls—Nicolle Glover, Ashley Moylan, Freestyle Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Club Stingrays-CC, 40.15. 13-14 50 yd. Kurotori, courses. Water temperature is expected to be Caroline Danforth, Ryley Landreth 2:01.96; Cameron, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 27.36. Once again, the title sponsor this year is All Valley Divers Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Kost, Devon Chevron, and Wente Vineyards is a generous 72+ degrees. With three separate distances, From June 30 to July 3, 7 divers competed 13-14 Mixed—Lauren McCallum, Kelly M6, Merlo, RJ M6, Portoni, Jeffrey M6, 15-18 50 yd. Zamudio, Matthew, Dublin this open-water swim is great for swimmers in USA Diving’s Zone E diving meet. This supporter, along with Service Champions Re, Josh Snyder, CJ Lemler 1:58.79; 15-18 LaLonde, Tristan M6), 1:42.84. 7-8 100 yd. Green Gators-CC, 26.26. Heating & Air Conditioning. “We appreci- of all levels, as well as first time open water meet was one of 5 qualifying meets for the Girls—Emma Hughes, Shelby White, Alex Del Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' (Reimer, David Breaststroke: 6-U 25 yd. Siljeg, Stefan, ate the great support of our sponsors,” said competitors. USA Diving Junior and Age Group National Harker, Cassi McDiarmid 1:52.95; 15-18 M7, Jorgenson, Max M8, Bell, Jack M8, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 33.33. 7-8 25 yd. Skeoch. The Del Valle Du: consists of a 1-Mile Championships (top 60 divers in the coun- Mixed—Logan Glover, Chris Harker, Jared Lester, John M7), 1:20.75. 9-10 200 yd. Club Jorgenson, Max, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, For information on how to sign up to golf, open water swim, followed by a 5-K run (out try). Lottie Goddard, Anatoly Nazarov and Benge, Ryan Linhart 1:39.26 Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Torres, Robert 27.89. 9-10 25 yd. Juarez, Tommy, Del Prado or for dinner and concert tickets, see www. M9, Portoni, Nick M9, Chase, Sammy M10, and back trail course). Anthony Epshteyn will all be representing Stingrays-CC, 19.93. 11-12 50 yd. New- CureType1.org/summer. For press, publicity The entry fee to any of the three Lake All Valley Divers at Nationals. Louderback, Joseph M9), 2:26.43. 11-12 man, Jake, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 42.29. and media sponsorship opportunities, please 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' (Smith, Del Valle Aqua Challenge competitions Lottie Goddard, 11-under, platform (5 Del Prado vs. Club Sport 13-14 50 yd. Merz, William, Dublin Green call Mark Curtis at (510) 393-9903 or Mark@ is $35.00 advance registration and $40.00 dives) 10th, 131.80, age nationals; 1 meter The Del Prado Stingrays, swam past the Taylor M11, Howard, Michael M12, Glenn, Gators-CC, 35.77. 15-18 50 yd. Wilkinson, MarkCurtisMedia.com. Seth M12, Banke, Jacob M11), 2:19.68. race-day registration; for those who chose (6 dives) 13th, 137.85, age nationals; 3 meter Club Sport Tidal Waves last Wednesday, Kagan, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 31.41. 100 511.5 to 475.5, in Tri-Valley Swim League 13-14 200 yd. Club Sport Pleasanton-CC to compete in the ½-mile race along with the (6 dives) 9th, 169.55, age natoinals; Anatoly 'A' (Gauthier, Alec M13, Grant, Katie W13, IM: 9-10 Patterson, Monty, Dublin Green 1- or 2-mile races may do so for an additional Nazarov, 11-under, platform (5 dives) 7th competition. Traditionally, these two teams have been very competitive, and this meet Ivey, Isabel W13, Wei, Austin M13), 2:15.29. Gators-CC, 1:34.36. 11-12 Newman, Jake, Roller Derby Returns $5.00. The Duathlon will be $50.00 advance 123.90, age nationals; 1 meter (6 dives) Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 1:20.61. 13-14 World Champion San Francisco Bay was no exception. Leading the charge for- 15-18 200 yd. Club Sport Pleasanton-CC Bombers will face the ARSD All-Stars in this and $55.00 race day. Entry fee includes 4th 169.00, nationals; 3 meter (6 dives) Club Sport, for the girls, were Lexi Venema 'A' (Hildebrand, Eric M16, Jacobe, Matt Kurotori, Cameron, Del Prado Stingrays- refreshments, snacks, T-shirt, awards, and 4th, 165.50, natoinals; Anthony Epshteyn, CC, 1:05.70. 15-18 Gates, Eric, Del Prado mid season classic "Under the Stars" at the (12), Cayla Jetter (15), Saige Aronson (7), Nia M17, Barrera, Abraham M16, Clark, Chris Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton entry into an exciting raffle. 12-13, 1 meter (7 dives) 11th, 191.30, age Anderson (5), and Lacey Hicks (9). Tops for M17), 1:38.39. Stingrays-CC, 1:00.67. Backstroke: 6-U 25 On Your Mark Events’ Lake Del Valle nationals; 3 meter (7 dives) 7th, 223.65, on Sat., July 24. The game starts at 8 p.m. the boys were Joseph Louderack (9), Justin yd. Siljeg, Stefan, Dublin Green Gators-CC, Jim Fitzpatrick's Defending World Aqua Challenge will kick off at 8:30 a.m. nationals; Natasha Sondeno, 12-13, 1 meter Lee (12), Chris Clark (17), Tristan LaLonde Del Prado vs. Dublin 37.51. 7-8 25 yd. Chi, Matthew, Dublin Champion SF Bay Bombers will battle the with the ½ mile race. Both the 2-mile and (7 dives), 31st, 160.40; Haley Brott, 14-15, (6), TJ Meagher (7). Green Gators-CC, 24.42. 9-10 25 yd. Pat- leagues top players, combined to form this 1-mile open-water races, and the Duathlon platform (7 dives), 28th, 161.40; 1 meter (8 Del Prado's leaders were Megan Doi (12), The Dublin Green Gators defeated the Del Prado Stingrays by the score of 514.83 to terson, Monty, Dublin Green Gators-CC, years All-Stars. Professional, banked track will start soon after the ½-mile race com- dives) 32nd, 209.85; 3 meter (8 dives), 40th, Niki Doi (18), Stephanie Doi (15), Hannah 20.08. 11-12 50 yd. Newman, Jake, Del Roller Derby action is packing in huge pletes (to accommodate those who chose to Loeffler (6), and Stephanie Jeffrey (13). 473.17 in a Tri-Valley Swim League meet last 202.70; Fiona Caufield, 14-15, platform (7 Saturday.The victory marks the first time that Prado Stingrays-CC, 37.99. 13-14 50 yd. crowds so get your tickets early. New skat- compete in the ½ mile race along with the 1- dives) 27th, 165.35; 3 meter (8 dives) 38th, Top Stingray boys were Cameron Kurotori Zamudio, Anthony, Dublin Green Gators- ers, fresh out of the Roller Derby boot camp (14), Andrew Goard (14), Jake Newman Dublin has ever defeated Del Prado. or 2-mile swims, or the Duathlon). Check-in 211.65; Melissa Parker, 16-18, 1 meter (9 Tops performances for the Stingrays CC, 31.79. 15-18 50 yd. Gates, Eric, Del have been signed by both teams. and registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. For dives), 21st, 269.30. (12), Michael McMasters (8), and Tommy Prado Stingrays-CC, 27.83. For more information, go to www. Juarez (10). Outstanding performances were were posted by Healy Suto (12), Meghan more Aqua Challenge information and/or an Also, on July 10, seven divers com- Hogue (10), Megan Doi (12), Hannah Loef- Freestyle Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Del Prado arsdbombers.com application contact On Your Mark Events at peted at the Capital Divers Invitational in also turned in by Club Sport girls, Lauren Dennen (10), Caili Anderson (8), Alexandra fler (6), and Isabella Foster (8), for the girls. Stingrays-CC '' (Banke, Caden M6, Foster, 209-795-7832, or visit their website. Rio Linda. Hernandez (10), Savannah Salcido (13), and Top Stingray boys were Jack Bessiere (9), John M6, McMasters, Andrew M5, Stedman, In Novice - combination of skills and Andrew Goard (14), Jack Payan (18), Tommy Cole M6), 2:05.18. 7-8 100 yd. Dublin Green CYO Basketball Julia Desmore (12). St. Michael/St. Charles CYO Bas- dives: Annemarie Hancock, 1 meter, 4th, For the boys, Robert Torres (9), Cole Juarez (10), and Max Jorgenson (8). Top Gators-CC '' (Stickler, Jack M7, Lee, Justin Bowling News 125.70; Nicolette Culver, 1 meter, 9th, performers for the Green Gator girls were M8, Coloma, Ben M7, Torrez, Nicholas ketball is now accepting registration for Sixkiller (6), Devon Kost (6), RJ Merlo (6), the 2010/2011 season. Register on-line Mark Shiraki, in the Gene's Pro Shop 101.20; Jaydin Briggs, 1 meter 3rd, 130.50; and Eric Hildebrand (16). Del Prado girls Stephanie Chiu (14), Brooke Promes (8), M8), 1:33.24. 9-10 200 yd. Dublin Green League, rolled a 1013 series (197 over) with 3 meter 6th, 110.70; Christopher Guidi, 1 Alexandra Torrez (12), Olivia Cano (10), at www.smsccyo.org for player's 1st-8th also had outstanding performances from Gators-CC '' (Bennett, Ren M10, Romo, grade, coaches and referees. Sign-ups on- games of 252-204-279-278 at the Granada meter, 2nd, 118.10; Darby Culver, 1 meter, Danielle Sullivant (13), Meghan Hogue (10), and Lillian Cano (6). Top Gator boys were Alexander M10, Patterson, Monty M10, Stefan Siljeg (6), Matthew Zamudio (15), line conclude August 22nd. Try-outs will Bowl in Livermore. Runner up was Marge 4th, 113.60. Amy Heath (6), Kathryn Kitayama (13), and Toney, Reece M10), 2:23.22. 11-12 200 yd. be held August 30th to September 2nd and Davidson in the Friday Primetime Seniors Alyssa Bardakos (10), Also tops for the Reece Toney (10), Monty Patterson (10), In Junior Olympic – All dives: Isabelle and William Merz (14). Dublin Green Gators-CC '' (Hancher, Evan September 7th to September 11th. Please with a 513 Series (126 over) with games of Norton, 11-under, 1 meter (6 dives), 4th, boys were Eric Gates (17), Sam Jorgenson M12, Ryken, Cole M11, Coakley, Sean check the SMSC CYO website at www. 190-170-153. (6), John Lester (7), Jacob Banke (11), and Also posting top performances for Del 107.95; Haley Brott,14 -15, 1 meter (7 Prado were girls, Alyssa Barkakos (10), M11, Dillon, Stefen M12), 2:18.71. 13-14 smsccyo.org for the try-out schedule. Visit Jeff Steinle, in the Summer Fun Time dives), 2nd, 260.30. Jack Payan (18). 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC '' (Burke, the website for more information or email League, bowled 45 pins over average with Girls Results: Amy Heath ( (6), Danielle Sullivant (13), All Valley Divers is a nationally com- Stephanie Doi (15), and Niki Doi (18). Top Gabriel M13, Hogue, Ryan M13, Borchers, [email protected]. Open to Liver- a 219 game. Duane Moschetti, Gene's Pro petitive springboard dive club that meets at Medley Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Club Sport Nate M14, Goard, Andrew M14), 1:51.50. more residents. Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Spaulding, Aria 6, boy were Jack Bell (8), Sam Jorgenson (6), Shop League, rolled a 268 game, Maria the San Ramon Olympic facility (Cal High Eric Gates (17), Cameron Kurotori (14), and 15-18 200 yd. Dublin Green Gators-CC '' Lockridge bowled a 267, Mark McCreary Anderson, Nia 5, Dennen, Kayleigh 6, (Wilkinson, Kagan M18, Brillante, Jonathan School) to train on trampoline belt, 1 and 3 Torres, Ashley 6), 1:48.51. 7-8 100 yd. Club Jake Newman (12). Rounding out the top a 267 and James Seltmann a 288. Barbara meter. performers for Dublin were girls Katelyn M17, Young, Benjamin M17, Zamudio, Cheerleading Program Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Lopez, Carli 8, Matthew M15), 1:36.27. Sample, Practice Leagu,e bowled 66 pins Haly (8), Mary Brillante (14), Isabella Santos Livermore Youth Cheerleading program over average with a 214 game. Joe Fioretti Anderson, Caili 8, Aronson, Saige 7, Lee, starts August 1. Partial scholarships are Ruby Hill vs. Briarhill Mackenzie 7), 1:30.89. 9-10 100 yd. Del (10), Allana Romo (12), and Savanah Behm bowled a 192 game that was 55 pins over (13). For the boys, Stefen Dillon (12) Frankie available. The Ruby Hill Killer Whales went head- Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' (Bardakos, Alyssa Rhonewood Sharks The program is open to ages 5 to 14. average. Jeremy Stuber, in the Generation to-head with the Briarhill Barracudas in a 10, Griston, Molly 9, Hogue, Meghan 10, Fitzpatrick (8), Anthony Zamudio (13), Ka- The Rhonewood Sharks 15-18 boys LYFC provides a complete training and Gap, rolled a 691 series with a 245 game. clash of swim teams this past Saturday. The Jeffrey, Sara 9), 1:13.75. 11-12 200 yd. Club gan Wilkinson (18), and Allen West (14) relaxed between swimming events by development program for Junior Cheer Senior Bowler Dwayne Childress in the Killer Whales took an early lead based largely Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Densmore, Julia Girls Results rolling around the streets of Pleasanton on athletes. Previous experience is not required. Monday Primetime Seniors rolled a very nice on a number of victories in the Medley Relay 12, Wood, Jacqueline 12, Venema, Lexi 12, Medley Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Dublin Green skateboards in their Speedos. Coaches emphasize “positive reinforcement 235 game, John Waite a 226, Frank Cerros events only to see the Barracudas close the Chase, Katie 12), 2:20.53. 13-14 200 yd. Del Gators-CC '' (Correia, Grace 6, Cano, Lil- This method seemed effective as they techniques." Teams compete at the local a 203, Rich Baguio a 202 and Bill Duguid gap late in the meet with a series of wins in Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' (Banke, Megan 14, lian 6, Gluck, Olivia 6, Withrow, Emilia 6), did well in the meet against Pleasanton and National Level. Competitions include was 43 pins over with a 168 game. Gary the Freestyle Relays. It went down to the wire Sullivant, Danielle 13, Jeffrey, Stephanie 13, 2:07.17. 7-18 100 yd. Dublin Green Gators- Valley. They started the meet with a win in USA Cheer at exciting venues such as Great Rodrique, in the Sirs & Sirettes, bowled a 219 in this nail biter with Ruby Hill prevailing Smith, Lacey 14), 2:16.96. 15-18 200 yd. CC '' (Toney, Makenna 7, Haly, Katelyn 8, the 200 yard medley, went on to take the 50 America, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Del Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' (Doi, Stephanie game, Chuck Edeal a 214, Harry Thompson in a 520 to 465 victory. Promes, Brooke 8, Price, Korina 8), 1:30.06. Yard Freestyle, Butterfly, Breast, 100 yard Granada and Livermore High Schools, Napa 210 and Bo Wong was 50 pins over with a The Barracudas had a number of standout 15, Doi, Niki 18, Strom, Jaclyn 16, Gates, IM, 100 yard backstroke, and finished the etc. All registered players participate. Elaina 15), 1:59.36. 9-10 100 yd. Dublin Green Gators-CC '' 188 game. Linda Helbacka, in the Donna's individual performances including multiple (Santos, Isabella 10, Cano, Olivia 10, Gluck, meet with a win in the freestyle relay. Every The athletes compete against nearby wins by Kannon Phipps (breaststroke, back- Freestyle: 6-U 25 yd. Heath, Amy, DP Mixers, bowled 66 pins over average with a Sofia 9, Bowen, Caitlin 10), 1:14.70. 11-12 event in the 15-18 boys went to Rhonewood. cities and teams made up of the athletes 211 game. Paul Guerreo bowled a 234, Sam stroke) in the 7-8 girls events, Callan Jack- Stingrays-CC, 20.52. 7-8 25 yd. Aronson, Competitors are Peter Nyholm, Johnny Cruz, 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC '' (Huber, they will compete against at a high school Cancilla a 212 and Sachiko Kobayashi was man (freestyle, butterfly) in the 9-10 girls, Saige, CSP-CC, 17.98. 9-10 50 yd. Hicks, Eric Santin, and Scott Crowder. level. This is the only football cheerleading Andrew Voit (freestyle, backstroke) 9-10 Lacey, DP Stingrays-CC, 35.82. 11-12 50 yd. Cameron 11, Gates, Caroline 12, Doi, Megan The six and under girls took the 25 yard 53 pins over with a 182 game. Gus Parley, 12, Bell, Lucy 12), 2:26.46. 13-14 200 yd. program offering this diverse and complete boys, Kristin Horrillo (freestyle, backstroke) Doi, Megan, DP Stingrays-CC, 28.48. 13-14 butterfly and backstroke. These girls are skills training systems. in the Friday Primetime Seniors, bowled 55 and Brittney Achzinger (breaststroke, but- 50 yd. Jeffrey, Stephanie, DP Stingrays-CC, Dublin Green Gators-CC '' (Chiu, Stephanie Ellie Berentsen and Mia Hocking. The six In addition, special fundraising programs pins over with a 182 game. terfly) in the 13-14 girls, Christopher Leahy 29.94. 15-18 50 yd. Doi, Stephanie, DP 14, Maguire, Madeline 13, Gregory, Rachel and under boys swam to a win in the 100 are in place for athletes and their families. Youth Bowler Cody Cakebread, in the (butterfly, 100 IM) in the 13 – 14 boys and Stingrays-CC, 25.46. Butterfly: 6-U 25 yd. 13, Brillante, Mary E 14), 2:21.66. 15-18 yard medley. This team includes Edwin With a small investment of time and effort the Friday Family Affair, bowled 84 pins over av- Crystal Fisher (butterfly, breaststroke) in the Loeffler, Hannah, DP Stingrays-CC, 27.53. 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC '' (Goard, Senecal, Luke Ellsworth, Aidan Baker, and entire cost of the program can be covered. erage with a nice 233 game. Chris Clark was 15-18 girls group. 7-8 25 yd. Aronson, Saige, CSP-CC, 22.51. Alyssa 17, Strom, Jaclyn 16, Klein, Emily Jonah Andrus. There are discounts on fees for families 49 pins over with a 175 game. Curtis Agness The Killer Whales were led by Chris- 9-10 25 yd. Dennen, Lauren, CSP-CC, 17.42. 17, Bantz, Victoria 17), 2:15.43. with multiple athletes. Payment plans and bowled a very nice 566 series (122 over) with topher Yang with 3 victories (breaststroke, 11-12 50 yd. Venema, Lexi, CSP-CC, 34.36. Freestyle: 6-U 25 yd. Heath, Amy R, scholarships are available on a limited basis. a 209 game. Vincent Piper had a nice 674 backstroke and butterfly) in the 7-8 boys 13-14 50 yd. Sullivant, Danielle, DP Sting- Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 22.35. 7-8 25 yd. Visit the program website at Livermorekids. rays-CC, 33.00. 15-18 50 yd. Doi, Stephanie, LifestyleRX vs. Ruby Hill series (101 over) with a 278 game. category. The team had a number of other Promes, Brooke, Dublin Green Gators-CC, The LifestyleRx Tiger Sharks Sum- repeat winners including Lauren Jhong (but- DP Stingrays-CC, 29.02. mer Rec team roared to life in their meet Breaststroke: 6-U 25 yd. Anderson, 18.61. 9-10 50 yd. Cano, Olivia, Dublin terfly, breaststroke ) in the 6 and under girls, Green Gators-CC, 33.92. 11-12 50 yd. Bell, against the Ruby Hill Riptide on Saturday, Emily Harris (butterfly, freestyle) in the 7-8 Nia, CSP-CC, 31.06. 7-8 25 yd. Anderson, Caili, CSP-CC, 23.87. 9-10 25 yd. Hogue, Lucy, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 32.98. 13-14 July 10th. girls, Lexi Ewanich (freestyle, breaststroke) First place honors were taken by Chris- in the 11-12 girls and Tom Sornsen (freestyle, Meghan, DP Stingrays-CC, 19.93. 11-12 50 50 yd. Brillante, Mary E, Dublin Green Ga- butterfly) in the 11-12 boys. yd. Venema, Lexi, CSP-CC, 41.09. 13-14 tors-CC, 30.73. 15-18 50 yd. Doi, Stephanie, tina Coatney (6) 25 Free, 25, fly, 25 breast, 50 yd. Sullivant, Danielle, DP Stingrays- Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 26.62. Butterfly: 25 back. Peyton Hendricks (6) 25 Fly. Arjun CC, 38.06. 15-18 50 yd. Doi, Niki, DP 6-U 25 yd. Loeffler, Hannah, Del Prado Sting- Nimmakayala (6) 25 free, 25 breast, 25 Pleasanton Stingrays-CC, 33.66. 100 IM: 9-10 Hogue, rays-CC, 24.27.7-8 25 yd. Promes, Brooke, back. Lara Serban (8) 25 breast. Kiersten Meghan, DP Stingrays-CC, 1:27.26. 11-12 Dublin Green Gators-CC, 20.41. 9-10 25 Hutcheson (10)25 breast, 100 IM. Kristina Meadows vs. DBAC Doi, Megan, DP Stingrays-CC, 1:14.63. yd. Bardakos, Alyssa, Del Prado Stingrays- Mena (9) 25 fly. Samantha Anderson (10) Nick Tucker broke the team record for 13-14 Jeffrey, Stephanie, DP Stingrays-CC, the Pleasanton Meadows Sharks, but it wasn’t CC, 18.00. 11-12 50 yd. Torrez, Alexandra, 25 back. Jeremy Anninos (12) 25 fly, 25 1:18.02. 15-18 Doi, Niki, DP Stingrays-CC, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 32.87. 13-14 50 breast, 100 IM, 25 back. Natalie Cook (14) enough to overcome a deep Dolores Bengs- 1:06.50. Backstroke: 6-U 25 yd. Loeffler, ton Aquatic Center (DBAC) team and the yd. Sullivant, Danielle, Del Prado Stingrays- 25 breast, 100 IM. Hannah, DP Stingrays-CC, 27.31. 7-8 25 yd. CC, 33.83. 15-18 50 yd. Doi, Stephanie, Del First place relay teams were: 6 and Sharks fell by a 601.5 to 391.5 score. Tucker Salisbury, Emily, CSP-CC, 23.51. 9-10 25 yd. established a new team record in the 11-12 Prado Stingrays-CC, 29.28. under Mixed Medley – Christina Coatney Bardakos, Alyssa, DP Stingrays-CC, 18.78. (6), Minh-Nha Kawamura(5), Peyton boys free with a 26.55 time, only 0.30 off 11-12 50 yd. Doi, Megan, DP Stingrays-CC, Breaststroke: 6-U 25 yd. Heath, Amy R, of the league record. In addition to winning 34.03. 13-14 50 yd. Kitayama, Kathryn, DP Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 30.30. 7-8 25 yd. Hendricks (6), Arjun Nimmakayala(6). the free, Tucker also won the fly. Stingrays-CC, 35.87. 15-18 50 yd. Jetter, Haly, Katelyn, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 7-8 Girls Medley- Lara Serban (8), Kaycie Alyson Isaacs had a nice day, winning Cayla, CSP-CC, 31.20. 23.62. 9-10 25 yd. Hogue, Meghan, Del Prado Lindland (8), Sierra Bach (8), and Chenoa the 11-12 fly and IM. Sidney Vaeth was Freestyle Relay: 6-U 100 yd. Club Stingrays-CC, 19.95. 11-12 50 yd. Gates, Bodero (8). 9-10 Girls Medley- Kiersten also a double winner. She took the 9-10 Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Torres, Ashley 6, Caroline, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 43.58. Hutcheson (10), Samantha Anderson (10), fly and IM. Soliz, Lauren 6, Anderson, Nia 5, Dennen, 13-14 50 yd. Sullivant, Danielle, Del Prado Kristina Mena (9), Chloe Serpa (9). 13-14 The 6-under boys swept their age group Kayleigh 6), 1:41.43. 7-8 100 yd. Club Girls Medley- Brittany Ahrbeck (14), Erin for the Sharks. The medley relay of Nathan Stingrays-CC, 38.52. 15-18 50 yd. Doi, Niki, Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Lee, Mackenzie 7, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 33.97. 100 IM: 9- Winegarner (14), Natalie Cook (14), Vickie Shinn, Jack DuBos, Haison Park, and Zach- Lopez, Carli 8, Anderson, Caili 8, Aronson, ary Lem started the meet off with a win and 10 Cano, Olivia, Dublin Green Gators-CC, Mallari (13). 6 and under Girls Free - Teah Saige 7), 1:18.55. 9-10 200 yd. Del Prado 1:24.31. 11-12 Doi, Megan, Del Prado Sting- Woods (5), Minh-Nha Kawamura (5), Shinn followed up with a first in the free. Stingrays-CC 'A' (Bardakos, Alyssa 10, Next was the fly in which DuBos took first rays-CC, 1:16.54. 13-14 Chiu, Stephanie, Annelyse Combitsis (6), Christina Coatney Foster, Madeline 9, Hicks, Lacey 9, Hogue, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 1:16.48. 15-18 (6). 9-10 Girls 200 Free - Chloe Serpa(9), and Lem followed with a win in the breast- Meghan 10), 2:22.21. 11-12 200 yd. Club stroke. Park took the last of the individual Doi, Niki, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 1:05.97. Samantha Anderson (10), Kristina Mena (9), Sport Pleasanton-CC 'A' (Densmore, Julia Kiersten Hutcheson (10). events, the back, and then the free relay team 12, McMorrow, Caroline 12, Robertson, Backstroke: 6-U 25 yd. Cano, Lillian, Dublin of Park, Shinn, Dubos, and Murphy Fenzl Carley 12, Chase, Katie 12), 2:08.63. 13- Green Gators-CC, 25.73. 7-8 25 yd. Foster, finished off the sweep. Not to be left out, the 14 yd. 200 yd. Del Prado Stingrays-CC 'A' Isabella, Del Prado Stingrays-CC, 24.27. U6 girls were represented with a first place (Kitayama, Kathryn 13, Fowler-Kimsey, 9-10 25 yd. Bardakos, Alyssa, Del Prado Basketball Camp by Courtney Oliver. Stingrays-CC, 19.12. 11-12 50 yd. Torrez, Las Positas College Girls Basketball Hannah 14, Banke, Megan 14, Smith, Lacey Camp is set for July 26-30, 4 to 6 p.m. Moving up the age groups, Trent Pozzi 14), 2:08.31. 15-18 200 yd. Club Sport Alexandra, Dublin Green Gators-CC, 33.11. and Cody Vaeth took the back and the breast $75. Mail checks to: Las Positas Women’s respectively for the 7-8 boys and Jack Geasa (breast), along with Tucker, finished first for the 11-12 boys. Both 11-12 relay teams also won their event. Both relays consisted of Tucker, Geas, Jack Miller, and Michael Azuma. In the 13-14 age group, Kyra Schwan- inger won the breaststroke for the girls while Colin Miller (IM) and Perry Cheney (free) got to the wall first for the boys. Rounding out the first place finishers were the 15-18 group. Chris Iniquez finished first in the breaststroke and Joey Silva won the free. Finishing off the meet with a flourish for Pleasanton Meadows was the 15-18 boys free relay team of Joey Silva, Grant Sweetnam, James Cheney, and Aaron Silva.

Sunset vs. San Ramon In a close meet, Sunset of Livermore was edged by the San Ramon AquaBears The Independent, JULY 15, 2010 - PAGE 9 'Green House Calls' Are Available Again This Summer This summer even more which conserve water and energy here, and they have to be done, Livermore residents will be while maintaining high water period, because we are running able to “go green” by taking pressure. Energy Specialists out of resources. A greener life advantage of the California provide free efficient compact is going to be a more united life. Youth Energy Services (CYES) fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in I think that’s something that this program. exchange for old incandescent nation needs.” CYES, a program of the non- bulbs, and can offer a clothesline Overall, the program pro- profit organization Rising Sun or powerstrip to reduce electric- vides jobs for youth, offers a Energy Center, is a Bay Area ity bills. The youth teams also free money-saving service to the summer youth employment and assess the attic for sufficient community, and cuts pollution free energy efficiency retrofit insulation and refer clients to and global warming by saving program. Each summer Ris- Rising Sun’s attic subsidy pro- energy. ing Sun trains Bay Area youth gram which can offer over 50% The CYES 2010 program of- (15-22) and employs them to off attic insulation for qualifying fered its first Livermore Green serve their communities with homes. In addition, residents House Calls on July 7. The pro- free Green House Calls. After receive a personalized energy and gram runs through August 13. a successful first summer in water conservation plan. The program’s reach is wider Livermore last year, CYES has Not only does CYES help than Livermore. Any Alameda, been invited back to keep green- residents save energy and money, Contra Costa and Marin County ing the City for another year. working for CYES also opens resident can schedule a free CYES staffs its Livermore office young people’s eyes to energy Green House Call by calling Photos - Doug Jorgensen with professionally trained local conservation and opportunities (925) 727-7571 (for Livermore) Rides were a popular attraction at this year's Alameda County Fair (top photo). In the middle youth, creating a “green-collar in the green economy. or (510) 665-1501 ext 10 (for photo, the annual livestock auction is in full swing. The lower photo is look at another of the job” career track. Myrella Morales is one ex- other areas) checking out the midway rides. At each Green House Call, the ample. “CYES has made me website at www.risingsunenergy. youth Energy Specialists educate more aware of how I was us- org/content/greencall.html, visit- the resident about energy saving ing resources every day,” she ing the Rising Sun Energy Center behaviors, install free equipment explains. “It has also opened head office at 1900 Addison St. that saves energy and water, and me up to all these options and Ste. 100 Berkeley, CA 94704 provide personalized recom- all these new jobs that I didn’t California consumers are not mendations for further savings even know were out there. I’m obligated to purchase any full in their home. The free service excited about green jobs because fee service or other service not includes measurement of house- it’s starting to become a national funded by this program. This hold water use and installation of thing. These jobs cannot be out- program is funded by California showerheads and faucet aerators, sourced; they have to be done utility ratepayers under the aus-

Foundation Provides Grants to Cancer Patients; New Applications Accepted The Sandra J. Wing Heal- was able to benefit from massage treatment; reside in Livermore, ing Therapies Foundation has therapy before and after each Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, distributed its 24th grant on the treatment to reduce body aches or Danville; and may not have Foundation’s 1st anniversary and fatigue medical insurance which covers since beginning to grant funds to • A San Ramon patient with the complementary service(s) local cancer patients. stage four colon cancer who used they desire. Interested appli- The Foundation has already guided imagery and massage cants can apply online at www. helped 24 local cancer patients therapy to learn how to relax for healingtherapiesfoundation.org by providing grants for comple- better pain management or can call (866) 862-7270 for mentary therapies, including • A Livermore patient whose an application. Friends, family acupuncture, acupressure, thera- received acupuncture treatments members, and caregivers are en- peutic massage, guided/visual to improve neuropathy, a side couraged to help the patient with imagery, and/or deep breathing effect of chemotherapy involving submitting the easy to complete meditation. The 24 grants of tingling, numbness, and pain in application form. $1,000 each have provided ap- the extremities The Foundation is supported proximately 480 total healing The Foundation is now ac- by donations to the Sandra J. therapies! cepting 2010 applications, with Wing Healing Therapies Chari- In 2009, some of the grant a goal of awarding additional table Fund, a component fund recipients included: grants to local cancer patients of the Tri-Valley Community • A Dublin breast cancer pa- during its 2nd year. To be eligible Foundation, a tax-exempt orga- tient who received acupuncture for a grant, which can range up nization. Donations are tax-de- treatments to alleviate muscle to $1,000, the applicant must be ductible. To learn more about the and bone pain caused by che- diagnosed with cancer; be under Sandra J. Wing Healing Thera- motherapy the care of a physician; be receiv- pies Foundation, go to www. • A Pleasanton woman with ing chemotherapy or radiation healingtherapiesfoundation.org. stage three ovarian cancer who

Smith School Making Money by Recycling Juice Pouches Teachers at Emma C. Smith TerraCycle, we can reduce the Kids Recycling Challenge. Elementary used to see a lot of amount of waste deposited into Any interested organizations used Capri Sun drink pouches our local landfill.” can learn more or sign up for free get thrown away. Now the school The school has formed a Bri- today at www.terracycle.net. earns two cents for every one gade®, which is part of a free of those pouches they collect nationwide program that pays and return to a company called schools and non-profits to collect TerraCycle. The school uses the non-recyclable waste that would program not only as a fund-rais- otherwise go to landfill. In under FAIR ing opportunity, but as a way to two years, the students have col- (continued from page one) educate and inspire the students lected over 36,000 drink pouches to be environmentally respon- alone, translating into over $720. 10%, with the “All Source Live cooking tips, cultural music, – 21,437 consumed; Shaved Ices sible. The money is deposited in the Handle” for the 2010 Race Meet competitive food-judging pre- – 10,312 consumed; Turkey Legs At Emma Smith, the collection PTA account, which funds a estimated at $34,417,963, com- sentations and demonstrations – 5,026 consumed; Cinnamon is overseen by CA$H for Trash, a variety of programs. pared to $38,521,097 in 2009. rounded out the fair’s potpourri Rolls – 5,113 consumed self-established program that em- Smith Elementary’s collect-a- Overall the Fair’s decrease in of offerings. “Competitive ex- Plans are already underway ploys various opportunities for thon doesn’t end just there. For wagers was better than the de- hibits, animals and agricultural for the 2011 Alameda County fund-raising through collecting TerraCycle itself, Smith students crease experienced at Golden elements of our fair continue to Fair. Organizers look to provide waste. Shirley Packard, one of have collected thousands of bot- Gate Fields’ Spring race meet. be crowd favorites,” he noted. even more family fun and excite- two teachers that coordinates the tle corks and energy bar wrappers New attractions and events “We also saved the lives of more ment. program, discovered TerraCycle in addition to the drink pouches. such as Mutton Bustin’, Puppy than 100 dogs, by adopting out to For more information about while discussing Box Tops for Furthermore, the school contin- Party Palooza, Big Green Race caring Fair families.” These dogs the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Education with other teachers on ues its participation in Box Tops and Hot Dog Relay Contest had previously been scheduled to please visit www.AlamedaCoun- an online forum. “Drink pouch- for Education, Campbell’s Labels played a big part in this year’s be euphonized. tyFair.com or call 925-426- es cannot be recycled through for Education, and WalMart’s success. Concert performances Fair facts: Donations to the 7600. curbside recycling programs,” by acts including Uncle Kracker, Alameda County Food Bank she says. “By cooperating with Tower of Power, Crystal Gayle, – more than 5 tons of food; Jr. Con Fun Shun, Newsboys, Lon- Livestock Auction - $495,284 estar and War were filled to (average amount per animal capacity. The Fair’s Kids Park up 4%); Total Entries of Com- continued to be a draw for fami- petitive Exhibits – 16,185 up 2%; lies with attractions such as the Total Competitive Exhibitors Jest In Time Circus of Fun shows, – 4,237 down 4% (many people Super Science, Kaleidotainment enter more than one entry) and Picasso’s Place exhibits. Food facts:: Corn Dogs – Pickering further mentioned 79,882 consumed; Funnel Cakes that a variety of dance lessons, PAGE 10 - The Independent, JULY 15, 2010

Animal Games years, and won the first World Speed Garage Open daughter pair for the workshop, which macy and emotional intelligence, all a plastic bag ban in place, so we are Games the Animals Play is the Climbing Championships in 1991. The 1915 Duarte Garage will be includes $50 worth of take-home in an uplifting safe environment. prepping residents now to start using topic of a Livermore Area Recreation Hans won gold the first three years in open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sun., material to continue the learning. A $100 fee per mother-daughter reusable bags.” and Park District ranger staff program a row at the ESPN XGAMES Speed July 18. The garage is located on the For more information, call Sluss at pair covers the workshop, materials, Often plastic bags find their way on Sat., July 18. Climbing event. Old Lincoln Highway, corner of Por- 858-0702 or register online at www. and $50 of take-home instructional into storm drains, local waterways, Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at 10 Library programs are free and tola and L Street in Livermore. fab2bfem.com materials to continue the learning. and eventually the ocean. Plastic bags a.m. at Veterans Park. Can you find open to all. No registration is re- The Lincoln Highway was the For more information, call Sluss at and plastic garbage represents nearly food with just your ears? Are you quired. first transcontinental highway in the 858-0702. Register in advance at 90 percent of floating marine debris, fast enough to get your food before For more information, call Penny United States. Maneuvering www.fab2bfem.com according to the California Coastal a predator gets you? Join this ranger Johnson at 931-3405. The Duarte Garage contains Commission. program in Veterans Park to play The library is located at 400 Old memorabilia from the early days Middle School An analysis by the California State Mothers and their middle school some games that illustrate how tough Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. of the automobile including a tire Assembly shows that Californians use aged daughters are invited to register Plastic Bags it is for the critters of the park to shop, old gas pumps, tools, signs, 19 million plastic bags per year. From and attend this an uplifting workshop With a plastic bag ban in the offing make a living. This program is ideal and a collection of early California their very production (which entails about body changes and the reali- for California this year, the Bay Area for families with children. Please call license plates. There is also a 6 foot use of petroleum), to the litter they Nominate a Hero ties of being female on Friday, July Stormwater Management Agencies 925-960-2400 to reserve your spot. long map showing the various routes create, to the havoc they have wreaked The American Red Cross Bay 23 from 2-4 p.m. at the Pleasanton Association (BASMAA), wants There is a $5 per vehicle parking of the Lincoln Highway. on the world’s oceans, plastic bags are Area Chapter is seeking nominations Chamber of Commerce, 777 Peters residents to start taking action now fee. A $2 donation is requested to help The garage houses three Liver- a major environmental issue. for its annual heroes award breakfast Ave. to break the plastic bag habit. support the programs. Participants more fire trucks. Two of them are BASMAA is asking Bay Area in Alameda County. This workshop offers girls and “Putting ‘bring bag’ at the top may call 925-960-2400 for more restored - a Model T fire truck and a residents to make a renewed push The program is designed to mothers a safe haven in the midst of your shopping list is an easy information. 1944 Mack engine. A third engine, toward using reusable bags. There celebrate the community's everyday of the complexities and struggles of addition,” said James Scanlin of a 1920 Seagrave, is in the process are incentives for consumers, too: heroes, recognizing those individuals middle school. The session explores BASMAA, a consortium of munici- of being restored by volunteers. The while many supermarkets have long and organizations that make a differ- and promotes positive relationships pal stormwater pollution prevention Seagrave has been disassembled, the offered five-cent bag credits, big box ence in their community through acts (with friends, parents, and boys), programs from around the region. “By chassis has been painted, the driver's retailers like Target are now doing of extraordinary kindness and cour- healthy and realistic body-image for the end of 2010, California may have seat restored and accessories nickel the same. age. The heroes will be honored at the the teen years, and issues around inti- plated. The crew is checking out the Alameda County Heroes Breakfast on Friday, October 7, 2010, at the Hilton engine, trying to get it started for the Oakland Airport at One Hegenberger first time in 50 years. Road in Oakland. Registration will All three fire trucks were in the begin at 7:30 a.m., and tickets can Livermore Rodeo Parade for the be purchased for $45. first time. The Model T and Mack Alameda County residents are were driven under their own power. encouraged to nominate a hero for The Seagrave was towed by Allen's Towing. one of the following categories: Sherry Lynn Clark Lessard of Snyder, TX and Wendi • Lifesaving Hero: An adult or The Livermore Heritage Guild Fricke and the Emblem Club operates the Duarte Garage with an Sherry Lynn Clark passed Wemken of Lubbock, TX, aunts officiating. youth who has performed an extraor- away on July 5, 2010 at the age dinary lifesaving act, using skills such all volunteer staff. There is no admis- Velda Maynard of Livermore, A special “Thank you” to Op- as CPR or first aid. sion charge. Donations are greatly of 58, after a short illness. She Carla (Dick) Grimsley of San timal Hospice Care of Modesto, • Act of Courage Hero: An adult appreciated. Donations are used for was born in San Francisco, CA Mateo, Betty Clark of Stockton, for taking excellent care of Sher- or youth who has performed an ex- projects at the Duarte Garage. For on May 24, 1952 to James & Margie Clark of Sebastopol, two ry, this last month. Hans Florine traordinary act of courage. more information, call 443-9740. Gerri Clark. Later becoming a great nephews and one great In lieu of flowers, the fam- Speed Climber at LIbrary • Act of Kindness & Philanthropy 27 year resident of Livermore, niece and many loving cousins, ily respectfully requests that Speed climber Hans Florine will Hero: An adult or youth who has before moving to Tracy 8 years all of whom were very important present a program at the Pleasanton memorial contributions be made shown an extreme act of kindness Growing Up Female ago. Sherry worked many years to her. Library on Thurs., July 22. or selflessness. to Optimal Hospice Care, 122 The program begins at 7 p.m. Workshop at Livermore Joe’s, Cattleman’s, A celebration of Sherry’s life West Granger Avenue, Modesto, • Community Service Hero, Mothers and their fourth- to fifth- Applebee’s, and New Joe’s. Florine set a speed climbing Individual: An adult or youth who was held on Saturday, July 10 CA 95350-4431 or to a charity of Yosemite’s El Capitan. The 3000-foot grade daughters are invited to attend She also was employed at TSA in Livermore, with Pastor Berni your choice. has performed great community a workshop about body changes and tall Nose route on El Capitan is the service. (Homeland Security) for many world's most famous rock climb. It the realities of being female on Friday, years and then most recently at • Community Service Hero, Orga- July 23 from 10 a.m. - noon at the was climbed in 1958 with 45 days nization: A business or organization BART as a Station Agent for the of effort spread over an 18 month Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, that has performed great community 777 Peters Ave. last 3 years. period. Florine entered the Yosemite service. Sherry was a member of Fra- speed climbing scene in 1990 when Led by RN specialist Amy Sluss, • Animal Rescue Hero: An animal this two-hour workshop explores the ternal Order of Eagle’s Auxiliary, the Nose record was at nine hours. that has protected a human in a time of He completed the climb in four hours normal changes that occur in girls Livermore/Pleasanton Emblem need or a person who has rescued an ages 9-16, offers girls tools and tips Club and a Docent at Raven- and 22 minutes. In 2002, he lowered animal from a traumatic situation. the time to two hours and 48 minutes for handling puberty, and connects swood Progress League. Sherry Heroes award recipients will be girls and adult women together in a where it stood for another five years. selected by a committee of Alam- enjoyed bowling, sewing and Professional climbers and brothers powerful and positive way. The ses- crafts, she played in a women’s eda County community leaders. All sion is crafted to build self-esteem, from Germany, the Hubers, broke the nominees must work or reside in softball league. She loved travel- record by 2 minutes in the fall of 2007. positive body image, and a healthy Alameda County. sense of "being a girl." A warm ing and cruising, and spending Hans came back in the summer of Nominations may be submitted time with family & friends. 2008 and lowered the Hubers' record and comfortable environment for online at www.heroesredcross- questions, exploration and learning, Sherry is survived by her by 2 minutes. He returned in the fall bayarea.org. You may also request a mother Gerri Henry of Liver- of 2008 and broke his own record, this experience sets the stage for nomination form by contacting the future conversations and positive more, maternal grandmother finishing the climb in 2.37:05. Red Cross at (415) 427-8086. The He won the first 16 speed climbing growth as your daughter transitions Roanna Peterson of Livermore, deadline to submit nominations is to adulthood. events that he entered. He has been Friday, July 30, 2010. sister Donna (Johnnie “Willie”) the US National Speed Climbing There is a $75 fee per mother- Wemken of Snyder TX, brother Champion 9 times in the past 15 Michael (Anna Colette) Henry of Brooklyn, NY, nieces Darci (Kit)

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MUST REF JOB GORDON TRUCK- This business is conducted /s/:Nalyne Lunati FILE NO. 440403 the County Clerk of Alameda Save A Child’s Life Through CODE 0706kjg. Contact: ING! Call now for a great 127) LOST/FOUND 287 Old Bernal Ave., Pleas- The following person(s) do- anton Ca 94566 is hereby by:an Individual This statement was filed with on June 23, 2010. Expires Research & Support! Free K.Guggiana, Safeway opportunity!!! * Team & Solo LOST or FOUND AN ITEM Registrant has not yet begun the County Clerk of Alameda ing business as:Black Oak June 23, 2015. Vacation Package. Fast, Inc., 5918 Stoneridge positions *Great Benefits! FREE SECTION registered by the following Designs, 1135 Killarney St., to transact business under on June 23, 2010. Expires The Independent Legal Easy & Tax Deductible. Mall Road, Pleasanton, *Lots of safe miles! *We have Call Barbara 925 243-8000 owner(s): Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby Michael J. Gemma, 453 the fictitious business name June 23, 2015. No.2813. Publish July 15, Call 1-800-252-0615. CA 94588. Must have the freight *Consistent Home LOST CAMERA - Cannon or names listed. The Independent Legal registered by the following 22, 29, August 5, 2010. (CAL*SCAN) legal right to work in U.S. Amaral Circle, Pleasanton owner(s): Time! If this sounds like the Power Shot SD-750, Ca 94566 Signature of Registrant: No.2807. Publish July 8, 15, EOE. right opportunity for you then vicinity Robertson Park 4th /s/:Jose J.Picazo, Jr. 22, 29, 2010. Kenneth R. Hegarty, 1135 ANIMALS A CAR DONATION HELP- This business is conducted call 1-888-832-6484 or log July. Most Important is the This statement was filed with Killarney St., Livermore Ca ING SICK KIDS! Donate by:an Individual 2) CATS/DOGS onto www.TeamGTI.com to Memory Card photos taken. the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94550 Your Car to SONGS of LOVE INDEPENDENT Registrant has not yet begun and make a sick child smile! chat with a recruiter live! EOE. 510 393 2892 on June 21, 2010. Expires NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted Adopt a new best friend: CONTRACTORS WANTED to transact business under TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- Featured on NBC (TODAY for Senior Home Health (CAL*SCAN) June 21, 2015. FILE NO. 439390 by:an Individual NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS the fictitious business name The following person(s) doing mal Rescue, offers animals SHOW), CNN. Tax-deduct- Care Must Have The Independent Legal Registrant has not yet begun SLT NEEDS CDL A TEAM or names listed. business as:The Breakfast to transact business under for adoption every Saturday ible, all vehicleconditions Experience 155)NOTICES No.2803. Publish July 1, 8, with Hazmat. Signature of Registrant: Stop, 2086 First Street, Liver- the fictitious business name and Sunday, excluding most accepted. www.SongsofLove. Senior Solutions, Inc. DRIVERS /s/:Michael J. Gemma 15, 22, 2010. $2,000 Bonus. Teams “NOTICE TO READERS: more Ca 94550 is hereby or names listed. holidays. On Saturdays from org 888-909-SONG (7664). 925 443-3101 California law requires that This statement was filed with registered by the following 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, both dogs (CAL*SCAN) split $.68 for all miles. O/O FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant: Individuals with contractors taking jobs that to- the County Clerk of Alameda owner(s): and cats are available at the NOW HIRING teams paid $1.50-$2.00 for NAME STATEMENT /s/:Kenneth R. Hegarty advanced knowledge in An- tal $500 or more (labor and/or on June 15, 2010. Expires First Street Alehouse Inc., Pleasanton Farmers Market at SELL YOUR USED all miles. 1-800-835-9471. FILE NO. 439869-439870 This statement was filed with Call Barbara tiques, Coins, Currency, etc. materials) be licensed by the June 15, 2015. The following person(s) doing 2086 First Street, Livermore W. Angela and First Streets. CAR HERE. (CAL*SCAN) the County Clerk of Alameda at 925-243-8000 0R Earn 50K-100K. Work only 42 Contractors State License The Independent Legal business as:1)Truvu Aquari- Ca 94550 Two locations will showcase www. on July 6, 2010. Expires July weeks/yr. All expenses paid. REEFER DRIVERS NEED- Board. State law also requires No.2800. Publish June 24, ums, 2) CLARKBMX.COM, This business is conducted cats only: Petsmart in Dublin independentnews.com 6, 2015. Will Train. 217-726-7590 x ED! Experienced drivers & that contractors include their July 1, 8, 15, 2010. 6724 Preston Ave., Suite B, by:a Corporation from noon to 4 and the Pet The Independent Legal EMPLOYMENT 146. (CAL*SCAN) CDL. Students welcome. license numbers on all adver- Livermore Ca 94551 is hereby Registrant has not yet begun No.2811. Publish July 15, Food Express in Livermore FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 56) ADULT CARE Assistance in obtaining CDL tising. Check your contractor’s registered by the following to transact business under 22, 29, August 5, 2010. from 1 to 4. On Sundays, Attn: INTERNATIONAL NAME STATEMENT is available. Opportunities status at www.cslb.ca.gov FILE NO. 439537 owner(s): the fictitious business name cats are at Petsmart in Dublin CAREGIVERS COMPANY EXPANDING. or800-321-CSLB (2752). Un- Aqua Plex Products, Inc., or names listed. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS from 1 to 4, and PetCo in San NEEDED for elder care. Work online, tele-commute, for Independent Contractors The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT and Company Drivers. 1-800- licensed persons taking jobs business as:Allen’s Courier 6724 Preston Ave., Suite B, Signature of Registrant: Ramon from 11 to 3. Infor- Light housekeeping er- flexible hours, great pay, will FILE NO. 440434 277-0212. www.PrimeInc.com less than $500 must state Service, 5425 Charlotte Way, Livermore Ca 94551 /s/:Ronald Witherspoon mation, call TVAR at (925) rands transportation meal train. Apply online at: www. The following person(s) doing (CAL*SCAN) in their advertisements that Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby This business is conducted This statement was filed with 803-7043 or visit our website prep personal care. Please KTPGlobal.com or 800 330- they are not licensed by the by:a Corporation the County Clerk of Alameda business as:Orange Flute, fax resume 8446. (CAL*SCAN) registered by the following 3518 Saddlebrook Pl, Dublin at www.tvar.org Contractors State License owner(s): Registrant has not yet begun on June 08, 2010. Expires 925 371-8118 Board.” to transact business under June 08, 2015. Ca 94568 is hereby registered Allen T. Harvey, 5425 Char- by the following owner(s): lotte Way, Livermore Ca the fictitious business name The Independent Legal 94550 or names listed. No.2808. Publish July 8, 15, This business is conducted Signature of Registrant: 22, 29, 2010. by:an Individual /s/:Scott Clark This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant began to trans- NAME STATEMENT act business under the ficti- the County Clerk of Alameda on June 21, 2010. Expires FILE NO. 440404 tious business name (s) listed The following person(s) doing June 21, 2015. above on June 10, 2010. business as:ROKOR, 4303 The Independent Legal Signature of Registrant: East Ave., Livermore Ca No.2804. Publish July 1, 8, /s/:Allen Harvey 94550 is hereby registered by 15, 22, 2010. This statement was filed with the following owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Roger A. Philpott, 4303 East on June 11, 2010. Expires NAME STATEMENT Ave., Livermore Ca 94550 June 11, 2015. FILE NO. 439787 This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) doing by:an Individual 2801. Publish June 24, July business as:Subway #43027, Registrant has not yet begun 1, 8, 15, 2010. 889 Suite B Airway Blvd., to transact business under Livermore Ca 94551 is hereby the fictitious business name registered by the following or names listed. The Independent, JULY 15, 2010 - PAGE 11

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If it works for you and your family, that makes it definitelyIN . Market Update at R.E.A.L. Meeting David Stark of Bay East Association of Realtors will moderate a Tri-Valley Mid-Year Market Update at the July 22 meeting of the Real Estate Alliance of Livermore. Panelists include John Kurtzer of Re/Max Accord; Bob Shapiro of Keller-Williams Realty; and Robin Dixon of J. Rockcliff. Meetings are held at the Ale House Brewery. Doors open at 8 a.m. and the meeting begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Refreshments are provided. Admission is $4. For information, see www.realestateallianceoflivermore. com Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Windermere Welcome Home Realty, Livermore. PAGE 12 - The Independent, JULY 15, 2010 Schoolkids’ Visits to Herocare Program Available Locally Yotsukaido Are Back Herocare, Inc. has launched Participating businesses rep- Herocare, Inc., created by have experienced lay-offs, re- its Herocare Rewards Program resent categories such as automo- Lane Houk in Ft. Myers, Florida duced salaries and benefits and By Ron McNicoll The classrooms they visit are in Alameda and Contra Costa tive parts and service, medical in 2007, now operates in 19 furlough days. Savings that we Twenty-four middle school somewhat different from Ameri- Counties. The free program, services, computers and elec- states. Its initial focus was to thought would be used toward students will be departing for can schools. Students can’t chew which is available to active and tronics, clothing and accessories educate local “heroes” about fi- long-term financial stability now Japan in October, as a Livermore gum at school. No cell phones are retired public servants, military, as well as housing, financial and nancial matters and provide them help them cover their basic bills sister city committee re-institutes allowed. “It’s a prim and proper teachers, healthcare profession- legal services and many others. with comprehensive housing, and fill the gap caused by reduced its school delegation visits to culture, not laid back and casual, als, and nonprofit staff and vol- Currently, more than 350 busi- lending, insurance and retirement income. In addition to the com- Yotsukaido. the way we are. They dress nice. unteers, offers discounts at local nesses across the two counties solutions. The Rewards program munity workforce, active duty The exchange with the Japa- They don’t wear cut-offs, the way businesses. participate in the program. was created to help members military and veterans and their nese city was canceled last year, kids do here,” said Jess. save money, $150-$300 per families benefit greatly from the because of the H1N1 virus. Keith More girls than boys apply month, toward long-term finan- program.” Jess, vice-president of the sister for the trip. This year, it will be cial goals and stability. To receive the benefits of the city committee, said, “We knew 18 girls and six boys. Jess said Storyteller to Present Program “We at Herocare are tremen- program, eligible people may we were OK on H1N1, but with that’s typical of the gender split dously excited about the poten- simply register online at www. what happened with SARS (a each year. He doesn’t know why At the Rincon Branch Library tial the Rewards program has herocare.org, print a rewards card virus that started in China in that happens. The Livermore Public Li- Rincon Branch Library located for improving the lives of the and access the discount directory 2002 and spread to 8000 con- The school exchanges have people who do so much for our of participating businesses in firmed cases), they were fairly been a part of the Yotsukaido brary’s Rincon branch is host- at 725 Rincon Avenue. The ing a special performance by audience will be seated on tarps communities and our country,” their area cautious.” sister city committee since 2002, says Program Director Tom when Karen Powell started them. Storyteller Erica Lann-Clark on and everyone is encouraged to More information about how Jess said the cancelation last Wardrope. “We had no idea businesses, employers and indi- year was a good decision, be- Sally Blaze coordinated the visit July 28, as part of the library’s arrive early for best parking and when we began the program viduals may participate in Hero- cause by the time the Livermore in 2007. Jess took over one year Summer Reading Game- “Make viewing opportunities. Please how important it would be as delegation would have arrived, it later. He got involved because his a Splash @ Your Library.” remember to bring appropriate care is also available at www. would have been the start of flu daughter wanted to go. Erica Lann-Clark shares sun gear. teachers, law enforcement of- herocare.org. season in Japan. Jess’s daughter is still in con- her dynamic storytelling skills This event is made possible ficers and government workers “The sad thing was, we had tact with some of the girls she around the world, at schools, fes- through a donation from the just selected 20 students that year. met in Japan. It’s typical of the re- tivals, in print and on the air and Friends of the Livermore Li- We received the notice a week sults of the exchanges. “We make keeps audiences ‘on the story’s brary. after our first meeting with the friendships and connections with edge’ with hilarious, dramatic, The Summer Reading Game students about (that upcoming) people. We still e-mail back and and captivating tales for all ages. ends Saturday, August 14th. trip,” said Jess. forth, and send birthday cards and In her unique programs, Lann- Special events are scheduled to Usually there is a buzz at the Christmas cards,” said Jess. Clark blends traditional folklore include magic shows, puppetry, middle schools after the sister city The last time the visitors came and original stories, spicing her wild animals, international mu- delegations return. The travelers from Japan, they brought a del- tales with an instinct for ram- sic, circus performers, and sto- talk excitedly to their friends and egation of 40, including 10 high bunctious humor and an ear for rytelling. For more information, classmates, who in turn become school basketball players. The committee was able to organize authentic voices. click on the Summer Reading interested in making the follow- Erica Lann-Clark’s free per- Game link from the Livermore ing year’s trip. As many as 200 some games for them. formance will begin at 2:30pm Public Library’s web site www. students have signed up in the The Yotsukaido Sister City past, for approximately 20 slots. Committee was formed in 1978. and will take place outside the livermore.lib.ca.us or call 373- The finalists are screened through It was the city’s second, after a process. the joint committee with Quet- However, with no excitement zaltenango, Guatemala. There is circulating in the middle schools also a committee with Snezhinsk, last year, only 24 students signed Russia. up for this year’s trip, and all were admitted for the trip. The visit is open to all Liver- more eighth graders, with public, private and parochial schools eligible. No school funds are used for the trip. The funding comes from the committee, which asks for money from the students’ families. City government has $3200 earmarked for the sister city delegation. It paid for insurance and for the Japanese students’ transportation around Livermore, as well as small trinkets for the visitors. However, this is the last year of the city spending, because of the difficult budget times, said Jess. Mayor Marshall Kamena and vice mayor John Marchand “have been our biggest cheerleaders. Both have been over there,” said Jess. The students and three teach- ers and three chaperones will make up the goodwill delega- tion. In the spring, their counter- parts in Yotsukaido will come to Livermore with the same kind of ambassadorship in mind. Jess went with the Livermore delegation in 2007. “I loved it. It was very impressive. They treat us very nicely. They had big signs with the kids’ names on them. When the kids are at school, they are treated like rock stars,” he said. The Livermore students stay with hosts, two per household. Since the host students don’t all go to the same middle school, there is variety. THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 Art, Community, & Education

Min Kahng performs Twelve actor rats pose with their masks on the second day of rehearsal for The Piper of Hamelin, the role of which will be performed on July 24 and 25 at the Amador Theater in Pleasanton. Photographer Jay Joseph. Lim

Cantabella Children’s Chorus Rep Closes Season Presents The Piper of Hamelin with Biblical Saga Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the season finale Children’s Opera at Amador Theater for the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre. The musical opens at the Bankhead Theater on July 23 and runs Members of the Canta- Livermore and Pleasanton pub- intent on learning their parts weekends thorugh August 8. bella Children’s Chorus are lic schools. in a spirit of excitement and The musical tells of the Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of in rehearsal at a three week Rehearsals are just under way camaraderie. many colors. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with long summer opera work- on the second day of the opera Cantabella Music Director prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers shop to prepare for three workshop. Already the actors and founder, Bee Chow, has and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which performances of composer are getting into character. The gathered a skilled production his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased John Rutter’s The Piper of singers are beginning to sound staff for the opera. Chow is by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar’s wife lands Hamelin. like a beautifully harmonized producing and directing the him in jail. The fully staged one hour chorus. In one corner, the stage opera and is providing quality When news of Joseph’s gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh opera, complete with sets and director and choreographer are vocal instruction and coaching (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to costumes and accompanied encouraging twelve fledgling for the singers. Stage Director becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suf- by a chamber orchestra, will actors to transform themselves Bethanie Baeyen has a degree fered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of be performed at the Amador into rats with individual person- in Theater Arts and more than the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their Theater on July 24 and 25. alities. One becomes a rat with ten years experience in stage integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation Cantabella’s interpretation “attitude” and another strikes a production in the Bay Area. of the sons of Israel. of the classic story of a rat pose as “ballerina” rat. From a According to Baeyen, “Not The score features a cornucopia of musical styles, from country- infestation, a pied piper and practice room come the whimsi- only are the children learning western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock ‘n’ roll. missing children retains the cal strains of the chorus singing, their parts and preparing for The cast includes Min Kahng as Joseph, Alex Orenberg as Pharoah suspense of the original tale “Rats, rats, rats, rats, they fought the performances, but we are and Catherine Gloria as the Narrator. and combines it with an end- the dogs and killed the cats.” teaching acting, character de- Todd Aragon is the director and co-choreographer; musical direc- ing that all ages can enjoy. Soon the pompous mayor, the velopment and script analysis.” tion by Cary Litchford and choreography by Morgan Breedveld. Proceeds from the Sunday piper, the members of the town’s Choreographer Connie Zaug is Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. matinee will be donated Corporation, the lame child and The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street, Livermore. For to music programs of the the other actors appear—all (continued on page 2) tickets call (925) 373-6800, visit www.livermoreperformingarts.org or go to the the Bankhead Theater ticket office.

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a dance instructor at the Valley Dance Theater with over twenty years of experience teaching, performing and choreographing jazz, ballet, gymnastics and modern dance. Costume designer Margene Rivara, current president of the Pleas- anton Cultural Arts Council, has many years of experience designing children’s clothing and theater costumes. “The story of the Piper is set in the twelfth century when clothing colors were muted because only natural dyes were available. So many of the costumes are in sub- dued colors. However the costumes of the mayor, the members of the Corporation and certainly of the piper are done in brighter hues,” says Rivara, who designed masks for the rats and helped the young actors to make their own. Set Designer Tom Harland, Professor Emeritus of the Art Depart- ment at Ohlone College and co-founder with his wife of the Sunol Repertory Theatre, received his inspiration for the Piper set from a children’s pop-up book. The actors in the opera will move the freestand- ing parts of the set as the scenes dictate. Harland says, “I am happy to be a part of this production because of the high regard that I have for the students of Cantabella.” Three performances will be held at the air-conditioned Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, Saturday, July 24 at 3:30PM and 7:30PM, and Sunday, July 25, at 3:30 PM. Tickets $10 student, $15 adult, are available at the door or may be ordered online at the Cantabella website and printed out at home. For more information: Harrison Ford is shown in one of last year's movies. 925-292-2663/Cantabella.org. New and continuing singers may apply online to be placed in one of the three training choirs, or call 925-292-2663 to arrange an audition to join the Children’s Choir, the Chamber Choir or the Honors Choir. Pleasanton Outdoor Movies Open with The deadline for registration is July 30, 2010. After that, enrollment slots are no longer guaranteed. All the details of times and places of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' rehearsals and audition information will be found at the Cantabella Pleasanton residents are invited book in which a scientist tries to she appears on the Corny Collins website as noted above. to enjoy free movies during six solve world hunger, and instead Show, Baltimore’s hippest dance Thursday evenings this summer, brings food raining down in cities party on TV. Rated PG. compliments of the City of Pleas- and towns. The film is rated PG. Captain James Kirk is back on anton. All films will be shown at Next up on Thursday, July 29, August 19 in “Star Trek,” only this Auditions Scheduled for dusk at Amador Valley Commu- is another family-friendly film that time he’s a young thrill seeker who nity Park, located at 4301 Black is based on a popular children’s clashes with a young Spock, who 'James and the Giant Peach' Avenue, on a giant screen that book, “Hotel for Dogs.” This story is all calm reason and logic. This measures 26 feet diagonally. The of two orphans, their dog, and Oscar winning film chronicles the City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company will hold auditions 23-acre park is centrally located an abandoned hotel stars Emma early days Kirk and his fellow USS for Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach on Sunday, August 8, 2010 and features picnic/barbeque fa- Roberts and Don Cheadle, and is Enterprise crew members. from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Auditions are open to ages six and older, with cilities, two play structures, plenty rated PG. The season wraps up on August teen and adult actors are particularly needed. of open space and ample parking. “Casablanca” is the classic fea- 26 with the much loved fairy tale of In the play, young James lives with his nasty aunts, Spiker and Seating will be cordoned off ture of the summer series, and will “The Princess and the Frog.” Set Sponge. One day, a mysterious little man gives him some wiggly green in sections with blanket seating in play on Thursday, August 5. This in the city of New Orleans comes things with magical powers. He accidentally drops them beneath his the front, low-back beach chairs 1942 gem is considered one of the a modern twist on a classic tale, aunts’ peach tree a giant peach begins to grow. Dahl’s offbeat humor in the center, and camp chairs and finest romantic melodramas ever featuring a beautiful girl named and unique understanding of a child’s perspective make this story very other higher positioned seating in made. Don’t miss Humphrey Bo- Tiana , a frog prince who desper- funny and surprising. the rear, to accommodate for the gart, Ingrid Bergman and Claude ately wants to be human again, and Auditions will take place from at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 best viewing. Please do not place Rains starring in ‘Casablanca’. a fateful kiss that leads them both Sunol Boulevard in Pleasanton, Calif. Adults and children interested in blankets or chairs on the lawn area Rated PG. on an adventure through the mysti- auditioning must reserve an audition time slot by calling 415-865-4425. prior to 10:00 a.m. The 2007 film “Hairspray” cal bayous of Louisiana. Audition packets are available at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/ The second annual summer film dances across the screen on Thurs- For more information about the arts/civic-arts. This production will have two casts in order to allow series kicks off on Thursday, July day, August 12. Everyone will film series, please call the Parks more children to participate. 22 with “Cloudy With a Chance of love the story of Tracy Turnblad, and Community Services Depart- Rehearsals will be held August 22—October 7, 2010, on Sundays, Meatballs,” adapted from Ron and a girl with big hair, an even bigger ment at (925) 931-5340. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 pm. Some ad- Judi Barret’s popular children’s heart and a passion for dancing as ditional days may be required. James and the Giant Peach will be Civic Arts Stage Company’s inaugural production at the new Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Pleasanton, Calif. Performances will take Octo- ber 8-10, 13-14 (daytime school performances), and 15-17, 2010 at the Teens Featured in Ravenswood Poetry Reading Firehouse Arts Center. Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script and participate Poetry at Ravenswood on Sun., Kennedy, Abi Johal, Alex Frogner, lows after a short break. July 18 will feature young poets Theresa Sweet and Julia Stahl, in improvisation activities. They are asked to dress comfortably and Admission is $5. Light refresh- come prepared to have fun. from Livermore. ages 17 through 25, will read their ments will be served. The City of Livermore and amazing works. The open mic is James and the Giant Peach is being produced through a partnership Ravenswood historic site, is between City of Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Ser- Poet Laureate Cher Wollard will open to young-hearted poets of located at 2657 Arroyo Rd., Liver- host the latest in this continuing all ages. vices and San Francisco Shakespeare Festival. Additional information more. is available at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/arts/civic-arts or by series. The event is from 2 to 4 p.m. For information, contactCher Five emerging poets present with the featured readings begin- contacting San Francisco Shakespeare Festival at (415) 865-4425, or Wollard at cherw@livermorelit. [email protected]. works of new and distinct perspec- ning at 2 p.m. The open mic fol- com or 925 824-4824. tives and literary styles. Samantha Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 3 'Berlin Candy Bomber' Featured in Talk Saturday Salon Celebrates Colonel Gail Halvorsen will share his story of how he came to American Writer be known as the “Berlin Candy Bomber” in a talk entitled “Berlin 4th Street Studio invites writers to read and listeners to listen and Back On Two Sticks of Gum. at its monthly Saturday Salon on Saturday July 17 at 7:30 p.m. 4th The presentation will be at 7 p.m. Street Studio is located at 2235 Fourth Street in Livermore. Every- on Sun., July 18 in Danville. one has up to ten minutes to read. The public is welcome. Danville Mayor Mike Doyle, This month’s salon is “A Sunset Unlimited, Evening Readings who was also a pilot during the in the West Kind of Night” to celebrate the American writer Cor- Berlin Airlift and a good friend of mac McCarthy (born on July 20, 1933). Author of ten novels, plus Colonel Halvorsen, will also be plays and screenplays, McCarthy won the Pulitzer Prize in 2007 attending. for his novel The Road. Though he is famous for letting his books During the Russian blockade speak for themselves rather than talking about them or his writ- of West Berlin following WWII, ing process, he once offered this advice to writers: “Even if what American and British pilots de- you’re working on doesn’t go anywhere, it will help you with the livered more than 2 million tons next thing you’re doing. Make yourself available for something to of food and fuel to a starving happen. Give it a shot.” city in what became known as 4th Street Studio’s Saturday Salons invites writers of all kinds The Berlin Airlift or “Operation to follow McCarthy’s advice and give it a shot, to let their works Vittles”. However, it was Lt. Gail and their words speak for themselves. The Salons provide an op- Halvorsen’s decision to airdrop portunity for writers to read their work aloud — so they can hear candy to the children of Berlin Colonel Gail Halvorsen how it sounds, and so others can listen to what they have written. All literary forms are welcome: fiction, literary non-fiction, memoir, (Operation Little Vittles) that later told Lt. Halvorsen, “It wasn’t Sunday, July 18th at 7:00pm. poetry, monologues, and short dramatic works. won the hearts of the German [just] chocolate. It was hope. And Anyone who was a resident Bring a nosh and something to drink to share. people and earned him the title of without hope the soul dies.” of Berlin during the airlift, and Saturday Salon at 4th Street Studio is sponsored by Fourth Street the “Berlin Candy Bomber” and The public is invited to attend planning to attend, please email Studio. The salons, now in their seventh year, are held on the third “Uncle Wiggly Wings”. Operation this free presentation by Colonel Chris Saunders at ccsaunders57@ Saturday of each month at 4th Street Studio, 2235 Fourth Street. Little Vittles eventually dropped Halvorsen at the Church of Jesus gmail.com so special arrangements more than 21 tons of candy during Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 655 can be made to meet Colonel the airlift. As one young Berliner Old Orchard Rd, Danville, on Halvorsen.

Water Color Puppets Featured at Livermore Library

The Livermore Civic Center puppeteers. program with games and prizes Library presents “Water Color,” The “Water Color” performance for all age groups—even adults. a special puppet performance by will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will The Summer Reading Game be- Swazzle, on July 21. This event take place in the library’s Story- gins Friday, June 11th and ends is part of the library’s’ Summer time Room, located at 1188 South Saturday, August 14th. Special Reading Game, “Make a Splash Livermore Avenue. Space is lim- events are scheduled to include @ Your Library.” ited and attendees are encouraged magic shows, puppetry, wild ani- Swazzle is a professional to arrive early for best parking and mals, international music, circus Historical photo taken in Pleasanton. puppet company committed to viewing opportunities. performers, and storytelling. creating fun and lighthearted The program is funded by a gen- For more information, click puppet shows that emphasize erous donation from the Friends of on the Summer Reading Game From Brothels and Bar Rooms to positive messages for young the Livermore Library. link from the Livermore Public the City of Planned Progress' people. “Water Color” is a This event is part of the Library’s Library’s web site http://www. large-scale under-the-sea, glow- Summer Reading Game, “Make a livermore.lib.ca.us or call 373- The Museum On Main Ed Kin- For information call the mu- in-the dark show combining Splash @ Your Library”—a free 5504. ney Lecture Series presents “From seum on (925) 462-2766. The mu- comedy, big colorful characters, Brothels & Bar Rooms to the City seum is located at 603 Main Street, shadow puppets, dramatic light- of Planned Progress”on Thurs., Pleasanton. Hours are Wednesday ing and audience participation. July 15 at 7 p.m. through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will end with a peek Long time residents Gene Pons and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Visit www. behind the scenes, and a ques- and Phil Henry will be the featured museumonmain.org. tion-and-answer period with the speakers. The talk will be held at Lynnewood United Method- ist Church, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton. The two will present a review of the rip-roaring history of Pleas- anton. Pons and Henry will cover the changing community including the times of wild saloons, prohibi- tion and bootlegging to the time of our population expansion. Admission is $5 members and seniors, $10 non-members, and $3 students and teachers with ID. No reservations necessary. Purchase tickets at the door. 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 Art & Entertainment Shakespeare’s Young Lovers shine by Susan Steinberg an intense seriousness of purpose, endless anecdotes and endearing with a passionate and headstrong silhouette of Mt. Diablo against Ah, the joy of having Shake- evident in their voices, words, nonsequiturs. adolescent. a darkening sky, as the lovers’ speare clearly spoken and deliv- facial expressions and physical Veteran actor, director and For this reviewer, it is simply a world becomes correspondingly ered intelligibly! It’s a pleasure gestures. The contrast with their drama professor Bill Wolak, mem- delight to enjoy this consummate bleaker. No conventional theater one can count on at the annual opening personalities is amazingly orable to Valley fans as Egeus in actor’s every tiny gesture and could contribute such dramatic Livermore Shakespeare Festival, dramatic. Their deaths left the au- “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” facial expression as he reacts to atmosphere. unlike many other popular venues dience gasping with the emotional Sorin in “The Seagull,” and the others. Even his silences speak Several weekend performances of the Bard’s plays. impact – difficult to achieve in father in “Proof,” gave yet an- words to the appreciative observer, are still available, including July The cast of “Romeo and Juliet,” such a well-known plot. other stunning performance as so don’t fail to watch his perfor- 18 and 24, and August 1,6, and mostly newcomers to the company, The greatest gasp of the evening Friar Lawrence. Usually played mance closely. 7. The show will play in reper- had obviously absorbed the First was actually for a non-theatrical as a sympathetic but bumbling old This is a show rich in pageantry, tory with Tom Stoppard’s “The Principles of Founding Director effect, as Juliet, her foot in a cast, man, Wolak’s Friar was a shrewd even with a small company, when Real Thing,” a modern tale of Lisa Tromovitch: faithfulness made her first entrance practi- human observer with an obvious crowd scenes are so well directed, romantic complications, making to the meaning of the text and cally bouncing down the stairs on empathy for youth’s impetuous and the sword fights, choreo- the season’s theater package aptly “specific, clear interpretations of crutches, Her amazing agility and a urges, and the courage to defy the graphed by Matt Ballin, are excit- titled “The Summer of Love.” For it.” Even theatergoers unfamiliar seemingly effortless accomodation established social order by secretly ingly staged. Their deft execu- ticket information and reserva- with many Elizabethan words of the cast to her limitations made marrying the scions of two power- tion testifies to lengthy dedicated tions call 1-800-838-3006, or visit could easily follow the lines that viewers forget what might have ful warring families. rehearsals! Grant Hubert’s period LivermoreShakes.org. too often sound glorious, but seem been a serious visual distraction. His opening discourse on the music and the dance routine by Host Concannon Vineyard’s opaque to listeners. Not only did the show go on, dual nature of plants, both benefi- choreographer Tara Morton-Colt tasting room will stay open through New director Gary Armagnac, but it was carried off with highly cial and deadly, is often delivered greatly enhance the production, early evening, and their new Un- a veteran Shakespeare performer professional style, as though there as a pedantic rant, but Wolak as do Jonathan Singer’s costume derdog Winebar is available for and director made the much-ap- were no unusual circumstances. infuses it with relevance to the designs. on-site food purchases. Or bring preciated decision to stage the Salazar gallantly carrying Juliet serious life choices between good Perhaps the subtlest but most a picnic supper and dine al fresco play with in its original setting off in his arms made an especially and evil that every being must effective star of the evening was on the lovely lawn (open from 6 – Renaissance Verona, with cos- touching romantic sight, beauti- make. And his futile “Consola- the setting itself: the bucolic green PM) to enjoy a completely relax- tumes, music, and manners of fully in keeping with the spirit of tions of Philosophy” lectures to vineyards of Concannon Win- ing summer outing. And be sure the times. After the discomfort their love. a despairing Romeo perfectly il- ery, the multi-level stage of the to bring warm wraps for the cooler of watching jeans-clad Romeo Among the 20 cast members, lustrate the unsuccessful attempts picturesque old Victorian “Mor- hours after dark. and Juliet exchange love-vows on from apprentices and interns to of any modern parent to reason gan House,” and the background their iPhones in the distressing Cal long-time theater veterans, several Shakes production last year, this outstanding performers deserved solidly-grounded version was a special notice. Ryan Tasker as Ben- THE REAL THING welcome relief. volio, opened and closed the show Armagnac’s vision emphasized with his strong direct speeches, and the immature youth of the lovers, provided some of the clearest lines allowing Romeo’s callow moon- of the evening. Often a forgettable ings for Rosaline to come across character, Trasker’s Benvolio was as the near-comical babblings of memorable and moving. an adolescent boy, not to be taken Perennial Livermore favorite seriously by his older, more cynical Michael Wayne Rice brought his friends. Similarly Juliet is given to lively personal touch to Mercutio, girlish giggles, childish impetuous- creating a good-hearted, lusty ness, and sudden crushes, as recog- glib-tongued pal to his younger nizable in any modern teenager. friends. Rendering every sala- The actual youth of both ac- cious innuendo with insinuating tors, Ashley Wickett and Joseph voice and unmistakably suggestive Salazar, make their initial scenes physical moves, he had the audi- charmingly believable – not as ence roaring with laughter as he easy to accomplish with older prin- mocked Romeo’s lovelorn misery, cipals who have essayed the roles. and played the prankster even in But they have not, thank heavens, his death scene. been morphed into a contemporary Newcomer Ben Kahre was a Tony and Maria. wonderful Tybalt, embodying a Their opening scenes also shine tightly-coiled spring of resentment with all the idealism and enthu- and pugnacity. A choleric person- siasm of youngsters who fail to ality, easily recognized as one of realize the possibility of any harsh the basic Elizabethan “humors”, consequences for their actions. he radiated intense ferocity from The legendary enmity of their his first lines. Kahre was highly Montague and Capulet clans, and praised by audience members Patrick Jones and Jennifer Le Blanc perform in "The Real Thing." The play, written by Tom Stoppard, the societal rules arrogating marital who recognized the truth of his contracts to parental authority are character type – often the subject author of Shakespeare in Love, opens this weekend at Concannon Vineyard. It runs in repertory with never seriously considered as they of police reports in today ‘s news- "Romeo and Juliet." In "The Rea; Thing," Stoppard explores the intersections of art and reality in this rush headlong into an ill-advised papers. witty – at times hilarious – story about Henry, a successful playwright struggling with questions of teenage marriage. The evening’s loudest laughter how to know “the real thing” in love, in life, in art. At the beginning of the play, Henry is married to Still at the “Love Conquers was earned by Tiffany Hoover Charlotte, an actress playing the lead in his current production. Playing opposite Charlotte is Max, All” stage of life, they soon are as Juliet’s nurse. Emptyheaded who is married to another actress, Annie. We soon learn that Henry and Annie are having an affair, forced to become older, sadder, but amiable, she provided a per- which leads to the dissolution of the two marriages and to Henry and Annie moving in together. and wiser, as they are increasingly fect comic foil to Juliet’s coldly But is this new love “the real thing”? The play goes on to deal with the issue. "The Real Thing" burdened with tragedy. By the final authoritative mother, and gave will be staged July 15-17, 23, 25, 30 and 31. Tickets are $25-$39. Call 1-800-838-3006 or go to www. scenes, both actors have achieved an over-the-top rendering of her livermoreshakes.org Art & Wine THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 5 Wente Welcomes Summer By Laura Ness Ghost Busters – Tuesday, July • Pan Seared Local Cod, stewed a glass straight from the barrel. September There’s so much going on at 27 fava beans, fava leaves, fingerling The three-course Barrel Release Willie Nelson – Monday, Sep- Wente this summer, you need a Twilight – Tuesday, August 17 potatoes, lemon aioli Dinners are $39. Upcoming release tember 13 program to figure it out. Let’s Going Local, Fresh and Afford- • Bittersweet Pot de Crème, weeks include: August 15 – 21 Don Henley – Monday Sep- take a quick look at some of the ably Amazing raspberry fool, seasonal berries and November 7 – 13. Don’t miss tember 20 highlights. 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Patrons can choose either a four- Tamas Estates, and relax out on English pea salad with buttermilk and leaves, garden onions, Three It’s a tradition worth keeping, or course dinner in the award-win- the new stone patio with a bottle of ranch dressing was a perfectly re- Sisters Serena cheese starting, but don’t procrastinate. ning The Restaurant at Wente your favorite al fresco vino. That freshing way to revive on a warm • Rhubarb Tart, honey from You still have time to catch some Vineyards, followed by reserved, Double Decker really grows on Livermore afternoon. Wente bees, toasted almonds, but- great acts, although seats are go- stage-front seating, or a buffet- you, and I admit a certain fondness There is a two-course lunch for termilk ice cream ing like ice cream at a summer style dinner at tables of ten on the for the 08 Fiorente Super Tuscan $19, available Monday through You’ll be pleasantly surprised picnic. lawn. The intimate nature and blend of Cab, Merlot, Zin and Friday, featuring a delightful ar- by the extensive wine list featur- July the limited number of tickets sold Petite Sirah, which packs oodles ray of dishes inspired by summer ing 400 West Coast wines, making Barenaked Ladies – Tuesday, guarantee that every seat offers of strawberry jam. The 08 Barbera in the Wente Estate’s organic your wine pairing options plenti- July 20 guests an outstanding entertain- Riserva has wonderful acidity and garden, which is maintained by ful. Open seven days a week, August ment experience. would be just fantastic with a sau- on-site Master Gardener Diane The Restaurant serves lunch and Huey Lewis And The News And the best part? You don’t sage and summer roasted pepper Dovholuk. She’s been hoeing the dinner, with brunch service on – Tuesday, August 10 have to deal with the hassle of calzone. rows for seven years, and plans to Sunday. The telephone number Chris Isaak – Thursday, August parking in the city or a long drive Newly Renovated Caves at expand the 200-square foot plot for reservations and information is 19 home. Oh, and the views of the Wente Vineyards to 2/3 of an acre when complete. (925) 456-2450 or online at www. Zz Top – Wednesday, August Livermore hills at twilight are The historic Caves at Wente Continuing to grow fresh regional wentevineyards.com. 25 magical. Great wine, food, music, have been beautifully renovated vegetables in the healthiest way Discover The Wine, Discover Earth, Wind & Fire – Monday, views: could it get any better than and provide the perfect setting possible, Diane is also commit- The Music on The Vineyard Lawn August 30 this? for an evening of wine tasting, a ted to recycling and composting @ Wente Vineyards www.wentevineyards.com reception or simply a romantic as many of the materials in the Enjoy a casual night of great dinner. Originally constructed in process. music and wine on the Vineyard the late 1800’s, they can seat up to For dinner, The Local Menu Lawn at Wente Vineyards. Bring 60 people. You’ve been looking will feature three delicious courses your own blanket and enjoy up- for the perfect place for that spe- for only $29, available Sunday to and-coming artists, as well as the cial anniversary or big milestone Wednesday. Each week new dish- Front Porch Band featuring Karl birthday party: how about going es will be showcased on the menu Wente. Food will be available by underground? dependent upon the changing na- Catering with Wente Vineyards Cinema at Wente Vineyards ture of the garden. The menu also and wine will be served both by the If plein air and big starry skies features desserts using the honey glass and bottle. Dates include: are more your speed, bring a made from Wente Estate’s resident Scissors for Lefty – Friday, blanket and enjoy a night at Wente bees, as well as olive oils from the July 23 Vineyard’s outdoor cinema series, Wente orchard. Wine pairings with Megan Slankard & Pine and where you can watch classic films, each course will also be available Battery – Friday, August 20 free of charge. Venue seating for both lunch and dinner for an Barrel Release Week Dinner opens at 6:30pm and the movies additional cost. Series begin at twilight, around 8:30pm. The Local Lunch Menu (Sam- As new wines are released to Guests can dine beforehand at The ple) market, The Restaurant at Wente Restaurant, or enjoy more casual • Grilled Asparagus Salad, offers a dedicated three-course fare and drinks from the Reel Clas- crisp pancetta, eight minute glaum dinner menu designed to compli- sics Café. farm egg ment the new releases, including Program Focuses on Life and Work of Van Gogh The Life and Work of Vincent “The Life and Work of Vincent Van Gogh is the theme of a pre- Van Gogh” is an in-depth study of sentation by artist Marlene Aron one of the most brilliant and influ- at the Pleasanton Library on Sun., ential artists of the 19th Century. July 18 at 2 p.m. Marlene Aron is an artist, edu- Explore through slides and cator and published poet. She was photographs the intense, personal educated in The Netherlands at the journey of Vincent Van Gogh - a Vrije Academie voor Beeldende journey of self-discovery that led Kunsten and in the United States, this great artist to experience the receiving her Master of Fine Arts depths of despair and the heights degree from California College of of exaltation. A man whose deep the Arts. spiritual convictions drove him to The program is free and open create some of the most beautiful, to all. No registration required. powerful and deeply moving and For more information, call Penny personal art ever seen. Johnson, 925/931-3405. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 Art & Entertainment

Are you Ready for Summer? Silvia (Emily Jordan) Come Toast the Toasty coyly rebuffs the roman- Weather at the Charles R tic advances of Valentine Summer Barbecue (Michael Navarra) in the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of “Two By Laura Ness Gentlemen of Verona.” Summer, I do believe, has ar- (Photo by John Western) rived at last. There is something physically arresting about the warm, ok, hot, air of a summer day. It grabs you like a pan-handler on the street and demands you pay immediate attention. Every little bit of physical activity, from wa- tering your plants, to walking the dog, takes monumental effort. You have to work harder to move, so why bother? Being stationary for long periods, perhaps daydream- ing, perhaps simply trying to avoid breaking into a sweat, is highly encouraged. Must hydrate often. Suggest you might want to hydrate with some refreshing Charles R Chardon- nay, some of the tastiest around. It’s just about the end of the 2008 vintage of their peachy, apple, cit- rus-kissed delight. You might just want to grab one of the dwindling cases before the ’09 is pressed into service. This wine is selling out rapidly, Shakespeare in the Park to Feature so come on over on July 17 and 18 for the Charles R Summerfest BBQ and enjoy a bottle with 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' some friends as you lower your blood pressure and relax on the San Francisco Shakespeare for his eighth season of Free Brian Herndon (Launce) was David Abad makes his Free Shakespeare in the Park. His past seen as Dromio of Syracuse in last Shakespeare in the Park debut this deck, hopefully in the shade of Festival’s Free Shakespeare in the the oaks. Park will stage Two Gentlemen of productions include The Comedy summer’s comic hit The Comedy summer, but audience members of Errors, Pericles, A Midsummer of Errors. He also played in the who attended San Francisco Shake- Randy says the Summerfest Verona in Pleasanton starting Sat., BBQ is a chance for club members July 24. Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Much 2005 production of Much Ado speare Festival touring shows Ado About Nothing, and Twelfth About Nothing and the 2006’s The at the Pleasanton Library may and everybody else to relax and City of Pleasanton Civic Arts is take a deep breath, taking in the hosting the show that will continue Night. Tempest. remember him as the King and In Two Gentlemen of Verona, This year’s audiences may also the Ghost in the recent Hamlet way that time slows down when over three weekends with perfor- the air hangs heavy with July. mances Saturdays and Sundays at Proteus falls in love with his best recognize Emily Jordan, who plays production. friend Valentine’s glamorous new the role of Silvia, from 2007’s A Admission is free. For more in- They’ll have tri-tip sandwiches 7:30 p.m. through August 8, 2010. and potato salad, which will go Special Family Day activities for girlfriend, Silvia, and ends his rela- Midsummer Night’s Dream (Tita- formation, contact the Department tionship with the faithful Julia. To nia) and 2008’s Pericles (Thaisa of Parks & Community Services at perfectly with the 2006 Bee Be children of all ages will take place Cabernet, of which only 16 cases on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 6:00 win him back, Julia (in the tradition and Diana). (925) 931-5340. of many Shakespearean heroines) remain. You can groove to the p.m. sounds of Pulse, a rock cover band “During its first 10 years in dresses up as a boy. With three outrageous outlaws, a misbehaving that digs way back to the 1960s Pleasanton, Free Shakespeare in and 70s and restores your faith in the Park entertained audiences dog and upbeat 1960s tunes added to the story, Kelleher has fashioned Watershed Photo Contest rock n’ roll. They’ll have a raffle totaling more than 50,000 people,” for magnums and other prizes, so says Civic Arts Manager Andy a comedic experience that is ap- propriate for all age groups. Taking Entries don’t be shy. Jorgensen. “We mark the begin- Club members will enjoy 20% ning of the second decade in a new Fans of Free Shakespeare in the The Alameda Creek Watershed 2010 Photo Contest is taking entries. Park will see a number of familiar discounts on case purchases, and location and invite everyone to The contest is sponsored by the Alameda Creek Watershed Council. everyone will enjoy discounts on bring their lawn chairs and picnic cast members, as well as some The Council is looking for photos that highlight creeks, lakes and newcomers, on the Festival’s Ber- wine by the bottle for on-premise suppers to the recently-dedicated wetlands found in the Alameda Creek Watershed, which is located in enjoyment. So come, grab a glass, Bernal Community Park where we nal Community Park stage. Mi- central and east Alameda County. The contest is open to all ages of chael Navarra and Alex Moggridge kick back, close your eyes and go will continue this fine Pleasanton amateur and professional photographers. back to all those lazy, hazy July’s tradition.” Bernal Community portray Valentine and Proteus, Winners receive a certificate and have their photos on the Council respectively. Sofia Ahmad plays hidden away in a sweat-stained Park is located off Valley Avenue, webpage and in publications. There will be both youth and adult cat- compartment of your memory south of Bernal Avenue in Pleas- Julia and Emily Jordan plays Sil- egories. Visit www.acrcd.org/WatershedCouncil.aspx for more details via. David Abad (Thurio), Brian banks. anton, Calif. and to view the complete rules and regulations, or contact Amy Evans You’ll find the winery at 8195 Two Gentlemen of Verona is Herndon (Launce), Gary S. Mar- at 925-371-0154 x112. tinez (Duke), Katie O’Bryon (Lu- Crane Ridge Road in Livermore. a comedy about youthful love, Deadline for submission: September 15, 2010. (925) 454-3040. directed by Resident Director cetta) and Ron Severdia (Speed) Kenneth Kelleher who returns complete the cast. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 7 Mitch Katz Makes Sangiovese Sing and Syrah Hurrah By Laura Ness But Silver can taste just as honor bestowed on it, even if it What does he have to do to win sweet: Ghielmetti delivered on didn’t bring home that beautiful the Sweepstakes at the Chronicle the goods for a Silver in the Syrah Golden Bear trophy. Maybe next Competition? Or the coveted Gold- category as well. The 2008 Falling year…we barrel tasted the 09 en Bear at the State Fair? Mitch Star Merlot also brought home Crackerbox Sangiovese the next came oh so close doing both this Silver. Mitch also scored a Bronze day and he predicts this will be year. In January, his 2007 Cracker- for the 2005 “Fat Boy” Cabernet a big winner. He was a bit disap- Table Talk by Paula Boas box Sangiovese went head to head from the McGrail Vineyard, and pointed that 2007 Crackerbox did with 4 other red wines for Best of a Bronze for the 07 Estate Petite not go on to earn Best of Region Show Red at the San Francisco as well. and Best of Class at the Sacra- Chronicle Competition. He was Just this past week, Mitch mento State Fair, as it had done sorely disappointed to miss earning came ever so close to winning the for 7 years in a row! I guess that Cool Jazz by Sydell Lewis top honors. Think about it: a wine Big Prize at the California State wine could only star in one major has to be quite distinctive to be Fair, the results of which were an- Broadway play at a time. This year, selected out of 5k entries to make nounced at an awards ceremony it was Syrah’s turn to be the belle it to the final sweepstakes tasting. in Sacramento on July 7, where of the ball. His Crackerbox Sangiovese was Eric Wente accepted a Lifetime Also to be congratulated for chosen Best of Class, and Judges Achievement award on behalf of their great results in the State Fair Choice, besting 52 other submis- Wente Vineyards. In a statement are the winemaking team at Fe- sions, by far the largest posse of regarding the award, Carolyn Wen- nestra, for their True Red Lot 24, Sangioveses ever entered in this te, Fourth Generation and CEO which was named Best Red Ge- competition’s storied history. It of Wente Family Estates, said, neric. I wish they’d come up with works like this: the judges vote by “We are very proud of receiving a better name for that category. acclimation for their top 3 choices the Wine Lifetime Achievement Considering the amount of work from all the Best of Class winners. Award and see it as a recognition that goes into making that blend, of our family’s contribution to the I think Best Red Cellar Recipe or The wine with the most votes wins. Grunkydopsom by Courtney It was mighty close. You don’t get Californian wine business through Best Gourmet Red would be far five generations. This is as much more fitting. Jacobs any closer than runner up. That’s Waterway by Kay Athos quite a feat and this wine most a tribute to our founder Carl H. Livermore certainly made a certainly demonstrates what su- Wente who established Wente splash in Sacramento this year: Show Features perior vineyard management can Vineyards 127 years ago, as it is this region’s stars are definitely do for you. a tribute to the fourth and fifth rising. Abstract Art Mitch has a long and mostly generations, who are now running “Abstract Women” exhibit will happy relationship with John the family businesses.” be featured at Deer Ridge Vine- Canfield and Courtney Cooke of Mitch said he was proud to be Area Residents yards and Gallery. Crackerbox Vineyard. He makes in that company: he’ll be the first The public is invited to meet no bones about the fact he’s con- to sing the praises of the Wente Perform in the artists at a reception to be held sistently won medals with fruit family, whom he acknowledges at the winery on July 25, 2-4 p.m. from this vineyard, even in years has been the anchor of the wine 'The Tempest' Complimentary wine tasting will when the owners fume that he industry in Livermore. But Mitch be available. needs to pick now! For Mitch. himself had two major accomplish- at Cal State The Abstract Women exhibit ments to celebrate that evening: features the works of four Bay “now” is when he feels the grapes Sara Prince, Dublin, and Jo- have reached their sweet spot: that his 2007 Estate Ruby Hill Syrah Area women: Kay Athos, Paula took Best of Greater Bay Area, seph H. Loper, Pleasanton, will Boas, Courtney Jacobs, and Sydell Little Dance by Sydell Lewis perfect pitch, like a 10 point Greg be among the California State Luganis dive at the Olympics. with a double gold and 98 points, Lewis. The exhibit is open to the and his 2007 Clark’s Corner Syrah University, East Bay students in public for viewing during tasting There is no splash, just a smooth Shakespeare’s, “The Tempest,” This event is free and open to ripple-free entry into the record took Best of Region, Best of State, room hours 11am-5pm, Thurs.- the public. For information, call and was tied, at 98 points, with the performing July 23-25 on the Sun. The show runs through books. That’s what he’s aiming for, Hayward campus. 245-9756. Deer Ridge Vineyards and by golly, he keeps hitting Gold Red Rock Malbec, which managed August 6. Preview the exhibit at is located at 1828 Wetmore Rd., to take the Golden Bear trophy, After performing on the Hay- www.deerridgevineyards.com/ab- with that approach, not just with ward campus, 25800 Carlos Bee Livermore. Crackerbox, but with fruit from despite being a $12 wine. Mitch stractwomen.html relayed this story. “I walked up to Blvd., the show will travel to other great vineyards, like Chuck Scotland to perform for two weeks and Lisa Ott’s Falling Star vine- the woman pouring the Malbec and Art Workshops Offered asked her if she was going to raise at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival yard, where he obtains winning ­– the world’s largest performing Alexander’s Fine Art gallery is offering a series of summer and Petite Sirah and Cabernet. In fact, the price on the wine, now that it fall art workshops for beginning and intermediate artists. The first two was the Big Winner. She laughed arts festival comprised entirely of workshops scheduled are Oil Painting with Charles White and Trans- Falling Star’s 2007 Pet rocked to independently produced shows. the top against a heft field of slug- and said ‘no,’ they had 16,000 parent Water Color with Karen Honaker. The oil workshop begins July cases on hand, and were about to “The Tempest” asks what a 16 and will be ongoing. The watercolor workshop begins July 27 and gers, earning him another Gold in new world teaches us, where one the Chronicle Competition. bottle 43,000 more! By the way, will run for five weeks only. At the end of the workshops students will we’re owned by Gallo!” He had to woman holds the powers of ad- be invited to participate in Alexander’s Fine Art’s Open Studio event Always on the hunt for the best vancement, liberty, redemption, vineyard sources, Mitch scored admit he was floored, perhaps even in November. more so by the fact the wine didn’t and love. Classes will be held at the 608 Main Street, in the gallery’s new Gold for his 2007 Ghielmetti “For Admission is $15 general, $10 Play” Cabernet, a well-priced $24, taste much like Malbec. Actually, I patio area if weather permits, starting July 16 and July 27. The fee for youth, seniors and alumni, and $5 Oil Painting with Charles White is $150, due a registration, for the first at the Chronicle competition this can’t really print what he said. He may be a big guy, but he for CSUEB students. Tickets may sessions. Each subsequent session will be $30. The fee for Transparent year as well. The 2007 Clark’s Cor- be reserved at tickets@csueastbay. Water Color with Karen Honaker is $300, due at registration, for all ner Syrah, also captured Gold. It’s doesn’t do big lots, so there are about 110 cases of the 07 Clark’s edu , or by calling 510-885-3118. five sessions. Participants may register by email, or in person. Payment an honor to rack up several Gold Parking on campus is $7 a day, in full via credit card, check, or cash is required at registration. Visit medals at this particular competi- Corner to go around. It’s some awesome stuff, and deserved the enforced 24/7. www.alexandersfineart.com for complete workshop information. Call tion: it’s fierce. Rosalinda Herrera at (925) 846-6015 with any questions.

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS the American West. The exposition will of the Pastel Society of the West Coast sweets, ports, and more. The Palm Event Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- Livermore Art Association Gallery, continue until August 31. Most artworks who works in oil and acrylics Center, 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasan- more. Free. The Tangria Jazz Group per- located in Carnegie Park, offers art are for sale. The event will be open during Transparent Watercolor Workshop with ton. To view participating wineries and forms Sun., July 18 at 2 p.m. The Oakland classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, art the Bankhead Theater's regularly sched- Karen Honaker, learn basic principals of restaurants or to purchase tickets, visit Audioletiks Jazz Group ends the series on exhibits and information pertaining to the uled events. The Bankhead Theater is design – the rules of composition, value, www.LVwine.org. Sun., July 25 at 2 p.m. The performances art field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The located at 2400 1st Street, Livermore. color, and shape – and how to apply them Murrieta's Well, July La Luna Celebra- are underwritten by the Friends of the gallery has been open since 1974 and is Scene on the Strait 2010, Sat., Aug. 14, 10 to still life set-ups by using digital pho- tion. Fri., July 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Tapas and Livermore Library. Admission is free. For run as a co-op by local artists. Hours are a.m. to 5 p.m. Martinez Regional Shore- tography. July 27 to August 24: The class live music. Silver Spur Members $45 more information call 925-373-5505 or Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information line, Martinez. Showcases plein air or meets five times on consecutive Tuesdays and Guests $55. Reservations required. go to www.ci.livermore.ca.us. call 449-9927. landscape painting. Sponsored by Carqui- from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $300 is due 3004 Mines Rd., Livermore. www.mur- Everything's Groovy!, July 15 and 16, A The Contra Costa JCC will open three nez Regional Environmental Education at registration. Classes will take place on rietaswell.com. (925) 456-2390. musical tribute to the 60's performed by new exhibits featuring work by Michael Center. All proceeds go to environmental the patio if weather permits. Registration Lavish Laines Winery, July 23-25, Harvest the City of Pleasanton's Drama Camp. Yashar, a collection of Ketubot, and Tra- and youth programs at the center. Art auc- is limited to 10 participants. For details Celebration Kick-off. Visit us to get the 7:30 p.m. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa ditions: From Generation to Generation, tions, jazz trio and fine food. Parking and and registration contact Alexander’s Fine inside scoop on harvesting. Bring your Rita Road, Pleasanton. Information and an eclectic collection of Judaica from admission free. 510-787-9772 or www. Art, 608 Main St., Ste. G, Pleasanton, 846- questions and be ready to snack because tickets: 925-931-4444. the local community. The exhibits will SceneOnTheStrait.org. 6015. www.alexandersfineart.com there will be goodies. Lavishlaines@ya- 2010 Concert at Wente Vineyards, July be housed at the Contra Costa JCC’s Pleasanton Art League’s 2-Day Children’s hoo.com or 925-321-0373. Tasting room 20, Barenaked Ladies. Ticketmaster.com Friedkin Art Gallery, Gallery 925, and Watercolor Painting Workshop for kids open at The Good Brewer, 2960 Pacific or by calling the Wente Vineyards Box Tice Valley Gallery from May 12 through MEETINGS/CLASSES 9 and up. August 2nd and 3rd, 2-4pm Ave., Livermore; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Office at 925.456.2424. Wente Vineyards, September 17, 2010. Gallery hours are Karen Frey Watercolor Workshop, Oct. at the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Building, Wood Family Vineyards 7th annual release 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 20-22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Firehouse Arts 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton, $35 for party, Saturday, August 7 and Sunday 8:00 p.m and Fridays, 9:00 am to 3:00 Center, Pleasanton. Presented in conjunc- both days includes materials. Registration August 8. Releasing our '09 Chardonnay; p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the tion with the National Watercolor Society required. Call ( 925) 462-7964 or email '08 Grenache; 08 Cabernet Franc; 07 ON THE STAGE exhibits. Admission is free. The Contra exhibit. Deposit of $100 due by July 1. [email protected] Syrah, Madden Ranch and the '08 Petite Livermore Shakespeare Festival, "Romeo Costa JCC is located at 2071 Tice Valley The fee for this workshop is $295. Space is . Sirah. Along with tasting additional Wood and Juliet" directed by Gary Armagnac; Blvd. in Walnut Creek. limited to 16 people. Phone 925-449-4226 Family favorites. Live music: Patty & "The Real Thing" by Tom Stoppard, Call for Artists, Art in the Park, Danville, or e-mail [email protected]. WINERY EVENTS Abigail on Saturday and The Mundaze directed by Lisa Tromovitch. Concannon 12th Annual Fine Arts Festival, October Bothwell Arts Center summer camps Wente Wednesdays, starting June 16th on Sunday. $10 per person (waived for Vineyard July 8 through August 8. Romeo 2 & 3, On the Town Green, Front Street and classes for kids to adults in Basic throughout the summer months, Wente "Extended Family" club members) and and Juliet is performed July 24, 30 and Park, by the Library. Categories: Paintings Drawing of the Human Head, JazzLabb, Vineyards invites visitors to buy a glass of keep your logo crystal wine glass. www. August 1, 6 and 7. Opening night benefit in All Media, Photography, Ceramics, cool projects in Sculpey, studio arts, wine, enjoy live music, meet new friends woodfamilyvineyards.com. and auction is set for Fri., July 9. The Real Sculpture, Graphics and limited openings Shakespearean Acting Camp, Theatrical and watch the sunset. Light snacks will Annika Wine and Golf Event, Sunday, Thing is on stage July 15-18, 23, 25, and in Fine Jewelry (no crafts). Sponsored by Camp and even a PeeWee Arts class in also be available for purchase. 5 to 8 p.m. July 25 at The Course at Wente Vineyards, 31. Tickets at $25-$39 go on sale in the Alamo Danville Artists’ Society and the addition to the center’s regular programs. Estate Winery and Tasting Room, 5565 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Day of golf spring. Call 1-800-838-3006, or buy on- Town of Danville, this event is a Fund Contact [email protected] for Tesla Rd., Livermore. and the inaugural release of the 2008 An- line at www.LivermoreShakes.org. Raiser for Art in the Schools of the San more information. Charles R Vineyards, Sat., July 17: wine, nika Chardonnay. Continental breakfast Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Ramon School District. Art in the Park Painting Class, Charles White will teach music and BBQ. Music by Hurricane, followed by my golf clinic, then a golf Dreamcoat, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre includes a Judged Inside Art Show and the techniques of landscape painting. wine by Charles R, and BBQ by Chef tournament including lunch and finish mainstage musical, July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, food, wine and live entertainment. Booth Beginners will learn brush techniques Ron. Aug. 28: Annual Moon Dinner: five the day with a wine country buffet dinner. Aug. 1, 6, 7, 8. Bankhead Theater, 2400 spaces are 10’ x 10’ and the fees are $85 for and the basics of laying out a palette, mix- course dinner along with wine pairings and Visit shop.annikavineyards.com. Annika First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, www. non ADAS members. Artist’s applications ing colors, and using painting medium. finishing off with a Death by Chocolate Vineyards, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. livermoreperformingarts.org. available: e-mail ormawebb@comcast. All students will study the principles of Mouse Torte featuring a blend of five 456-2300. Two Gentlemen of Verona, Free Shake- net or call 925 828-9170. composition, tonal value, and color light. chocolates. $45/person. Seating limited. Nottingham Cellars, 2245C South Vasco speare in the Park presented by City of Art Under the Oaks, July 24 and 25, 11 Intermediate painters will be challenged RSVP: [email protected]. Rd., Livermore. End of summer art and Pleasanton Civic Arts and San Francisco a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Livermore Art to grow and expand their perception in oil Charles R Winery, 8195 Crane Ridge wine meltdown, Sept. 18 and 19, noon to Shakespeare Festival. Opens Saturday, Association and Alden Lane Nursery at painting. This class is ongoing. $150 is Rd., Livermore. www.charlesrvine- 5 p.m. Featuring local artists, musicians July 24, continues Saturdays and Sundays Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, due at registration for the first 5 sessions. yards.com and restaurants. 925.294.8647, notting- through August 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Spe- Livermore. Free admission. Information, Subsequent sessions are $30 each. The Cedar Mountain Winery, BYOM (bring hamcellars.com. cial Family Day activities for children of contact, Gail Ruvalcaba 925-846-8960. class meets Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 your own meal) and Bluegrass Music. all ages will take place on Saturday, July www.livermoreartassociation.org. p.m. at Alexander’s Fine Art in Pleasanton Sat., July 17, 6 to 9 p.m. 7000 Tesla 31, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. All performances Our Best Shot, July 1-31, Livermore beginning July 16, 2010. Classes will take Rd., Livermore. $5. Night of Bluegrass MUSIC/CONCERTS will at take place at a new location, the Library Gallery, 1188 So. Livermore place on the patio if weather permits. music by the "Forget Me Nots" and a Concerts on the Green, Summer Series, recently dedicated Bernal Community Ave. Display of photographs, hosted by Registration is limited to 10 participants. "BYOM" (bring your own meal) BBQ. Tuesdays through Sept. 24. Music 5 to Park, which is located off Valley Avenue, Livermore Art Association. After the class, students will be invited to Grill with hot coals supplied. Wine by 8 p.m. at the Livermore Valley Plaza in Pleasanton. Two Gentlemen of Verona, is Kevin Milligan Gallery in downtown participate in Alexander’s Fine Art’s open the glass/bottle and beverages will be front of the Bankhead Theater. Humming- a comedic story of youthful love. Julia Danville presents the "Women's Con- studio event in November. 608 Main St., available for purchase. Call tasting room birdz, high octane blues. July 20, Cool conspires to win back Proteus (who has temporary Art Exhibition, Focus 2010" Suite G, Pleasanton. 846-6015, www. for more information. $5/person. www. Tones Big Band; July 27, LunaFish, 60s left her for his best friend's girlfriend, from June 26th through August 7th. The alexandersfineart.com. cedarmountainwinery.com and 70s FM rock. No admission charge. Silvia) by dressing up like a boy. With focus of this group show is: "What are Alexander’s Fine Art Gallery, series of Tamas Estates, Canolli Festival, Sat., July Each week, two Livermore wineries three outrageous outlaws, a misbehav- women artists doing?" Tricia Grame of summer and fall art workshops. Instruc- 17, 6 to 8 p.m. 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. featured; also beer selected by downtown ing dog, and fun 1960s tunes in the mix, the California Institute of Integral Studies tion will be in acrylic, oil, pastel and A selection of Italian Canolli's paired bartenders. Non-alcoholic beverages will Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona was juror for the exhibit. Selected artists watercolor. Classes will be held at the with Tamás Estates wines. $30 general be available. Restaurants will offer food is presented as a comic caper that is ap- are shown with invited artists: Michele 608 Main Street. Visit www.alexander- public, $25 Saluté Wine Club members. for purchase. The Livermore Downtown propriate for all age groups. Admission Krup, Karen Sjoholm, Cindy Shearer, sfineart.com for complete workshop Reserve by July 9 www.tamasestates. Inc. website lists the restaurants, wine is free. The audience is invited to bring Carrie Lederer, Carrie Brewster, Cynthia information, or call Rosalinda Herrera com. Buon Appetito, Tues., July 27, 4 to shops and tasting rooms at www.liver- blankets, lawn chairs and picnic suppers Pelvin, Stefany Benson, Ruth Waters, at (925) 846-6015. 7 p.m. complimentary for club members, moredowntown.com. to the performance. For more information, Karen Gutfreund, and Katherine Sher- Pastel classes, Studio 7 Fine Arts Gallery, $10 for guests, reserve by July 22. www. Blacksmith Square Saturday Concerts, contact the Pleasanton Department of wood. The gallery also features a wine features artist Debbie Wardrope teaching tamasestates.com. Thomas Coyne Winery, John Christopher Parks & Community Services at (925) bar and is located at 408 Hartz Avenue in painting classes for beginners and ad- Taste of Terroir, July 22, 6 to 9 p.m. Cellars, Swirl Tapas Bar and Victorian 931-5340. downtown Danville. Gallery telephone vanced students theme “Painting the Gar- featuring Livermore Valley Winemakers Olive Oil present live music in the Square, Underground Improv, Presented by Crea- number: 925-309-4648. den in Pastel.” Sessions are Tuesdays, July and Bay Area Chefs teamed up to create 3 to 6 p.m. on the following Saturdays: tures of Impulse, Teen Improv Troupe. The Bankhead Theater, "Images of the 13-Aug. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Studio innovative wine and food pairings for 7/17 Pappa's Garage, 7/24 Highway 4, Teens only. July 30, 7:30 p.m. Veterans American West" by Livermore photogra- 7 Fine Arts Gallery, located in downtown guests to enjoy. In a blind tasting, our 7/31 Ground. Wine tasting (fee waived Memorial Building, downtown Pleasan- phers Walter Davies and William Hackett. Pleasanton. The cost is $85. Register in media judges, Leslie Sbrocco, W. Blake with purchase), food at menu prices. No ton. Tickets $5 at the door. the prints are in color, black-and-white, advance by calling Studio 7 Fine Arts Gray, and Jessica Yadegaren will pres- outside food or adult beverages. Corner silver, sepia and platinum/palladium. The Gallery at (925) 846-4322 or by emailing ent awards for taste top pairings while of South Livermore Ave. and Railroad complementary styles of the two photog- Jan Mahood - [email protected]. guests vote for people's choice awards. Ave. downtown Livermore. raphers reflect upon their common love of Debbie Wardrope is a signature member In addition to the pairings, there will be Jazz in July 2010, Livermore Civic Center a silent auction, a dessert room filled with THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 9

COMEDY Visit www.trivalleyrep.com for more children under 13 (including infants) and Children's Poetry Around the World: A Comedy Uncorked, summer series hosted information. OPERA all non-swimming adults will be required Writing & Art Workshop for Kids, July by Retzlaff Vineyards, benefitting the Auditions, Much Ado About Nothing, Opera screening, Metropolitan Opera at to wear a provided flotation device. Pro- 19, workshop led by award-winning poet Open Heart Kitchen. Performances are Las Positas College production. August Dublin’s Regal Cinema will show each grams may be cancelled if there are five Sherry Weaver Smith of San Ramon, chil- July 24, August 21 and Sept. 18. Shows 23 and 24 from 7-9:30 pm in the Center “live” performance recording Wednesday or fewer participants. dren will write and illustrate two poems. A begin at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. for the Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, evenings at 6:30 on the following dates: 38th annual Competition for Young combination of writing, geography, world Complete show details and tickets are at Livermore. For more information about “Turandot” July 21, and “Carmen” July Musicians, Livermore-Amador Sym- literature, and fun activities for children www.comedyuncorked.com. Performers the show or auditions, contact Ken Ross 28. More performances may be shown phony Association competition is open who will enter grades 2 to 4 in the fall. include Joe Klocek, Michael Meehan, at [email protected]. later in the summer, but no further sched- to instrumentalists and vocalists who From 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Pleasanton Norm Goldblatt, Sandy Stec, Johnny ule is currently available. For later dates reside or attend school in Livermore, Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasan- Steele, Will Durst, Debi Durst, Michael inquire at the theater. Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, or San Ramon. ton. Register by phone to the Children's Bossier, Lynn Ruth Miller, Tim Babb, Will MOVIES Children's Opera, Cantabella Children’s Students are eligible through grade 12. If Desk: 925-931-3400 ext 8. Franken, Anthony Hill, Fred Anderson, Movies in the Park, Pleasanton, Thurs- Chorus will present three performances not enrolled in high school, the maximum Ranchers of the Amador-Livermore Aundre the Wonderwoman. Retzlaff Vine- days, July 22-August 26, Delucchi Park. of The Piper of Hamelin, a fully staged age is 17. All instruments will be consid- Valley, Aug. 19, A panel of local ranchers yards is located at 1356 South Livermore Movies begin at dusk. Free. Schedule: opera by renowned composer John Rutter. ered. The purpose is to select two young discuss the history and practices of ranch- Avenue in Livermore. Tickets at www. July 22: Cloudy with a Chance of Meat- Saturday, July 24, 3:30pm and 7:30pm; musicians who will perform as soloists ing in the Amador-Livermore Valley. An comedyuncorked.com. balls; July 29: Hotel for Dogs; August Sunday, July 25, 3:30pm, at the Amador with the symphony on Feb. 12, 2011. event in the Ed Kinney Lecture Series 5: Casablanca; August 12: Hairspray; Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleas- Each winner/soloist will be awarded $250. sponsored by the Museum on Main. At August 19: Star Trek; and August 26: The anton. Characters in this classic opera The application deadline is Sun., Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m. at the Lynnewood Methodist DANCE Princess and the Frog. Information www. include the piper, the mayor and the cor- 2010. Completed applications must be Church, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, Saturday Night Dance Parties, themed ci.pleasanton.ca.us. poration, the lame child, the shopkeeper, accompanied by an $8 application fee CA. Museum members: $5, others: $10. parties each Saturday night from Salsa The Most Dangerous Man in America the townspeople and the rats. Proceeds and a CD or cassette tape for preliminary Information: 925-462-2766 or www. to Swing, includes an optional group Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Pa- from the Sunday matinee will be donated screening. Additional information may museumonmain.org. dance lesson at 7:15. $15 cover charge, pers, exclusive screening at the Pleasan- to music programs of the Livermore and be obtained by calling the competition 7:15 dance lesson, 8:00-10:30 for dance ton Library, 7 p.m. on Thurs., July 15. The Pleasanton public schools. Tickets $10 chairperson at 447-1947. parties. It's All About Dancing, 171 So. film received an Academy Award nomina- student, $15 adult. More information: From Brothels & Bar Rooms to Planned Livermore Avenue, 925-449-9292, or tion for Best Documentary Feature. The 925-292-2663/Cantabella.org. Progress, Thursday, July 15, Born and [email protected]. library is located at 400 Old Bernal Ave., Opera in the Vineyard, 5-8 pm, August raised in Pleasanton, Gene Pons recalls Pleasanton. Library programs are free and 1, Retzlaff Vineyards. A relaxed sum- the history and memories of growing up Correction open to all. No registration os required. mer evening of music and wine. Silent in the city. Museum on Main Ed Kinney In last week’s Independent, a AUDITIONS/VOLUNTEERS For more information, please call Penny Auction. Bring your own picnic. Wines Lecture series. 7 p.m. at Lynnewood story incorrectly identified Wood Spelling Bee Auditions, Tri-Valley Reper- Johnson at 925/931-3405. available. More info and reserve online United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Family Winery as the recipient of tory Theatre production. The 25th Annual The New American Century, will be at www.LivermoreValleyOpera.com or Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets are $5 members a medal for ollive oil. The Wood Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious shown at 7 p.m. on July 17 at the IBEW call (925) 960-9210. and seniors, $10 nonmembers, $3 students Estate Ranch received the bronze tale of overachievers' angst chronicling Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. and teachers with ID. Reservations are the experience of six adolescent outsiders suggested. Tickets may be purchased medal at the 2010 International Ol- This film provides solid evidence for the ive Oil Tasting at the Los Angeles vying for the spelling championship of a true reasons behind the Afghanistan & MISCELLANEOUS at the door. Call the Museum on Main lifetime. The cast calls for 5 men and 4 Iraq wars, whose unfolding is described The Wild Vine in Livermore on 2187 First at 462-2766. County Fair. women. One man (Douglas Panch) sings in chilling detail in a document called Street will be having an "Open Mike ensemble only. August 9th and 10th at “Project for the New American Century," Night" July 24. The $5.00 entrance fee 7:30pm and callbacks by invitation only published in 2000. This link will take you will be donated to the Leukemia and on August 12th. Auditions are held at to the film’s trailer - http://www.youtube. Lymphoma Society in search for blood our dance studio, 315 Wrights Bros. Av- com/watch?v=CBEiLKFPb9Q. Meet & cancer cures. Call 925 413 7788 for more enue, Livermore. Auditioners are asked greet refreshments/potluck begins at 6:30 information. to prepare 32 bars of a song in the style PM, while a short discussion follows the Pet Photos, Submit photos of pets through of the show. Please bring sheet music; film. This event is open to the public, is July 22, 2010 to enter them in the Valley a capella auditions are discouraged. Be free (although, a $3.00 donation is ap- Humane Society 2011 Calendar Contest. prepared to sing your audition piece as a preciated), and is wheelchair accessible. Photos may be submitted to Melissa middle school child and as an adult. There For further information, you can call Bonnel at VHS via email to vhs_ani- will be piano accompaniment. During the 925-462-3459. [email protected] or mail dance auditions, the choreographer will go Summer Cinema at Wente Vineyards, them to VHS Calendar Contest, 3670 over a few simple steps. Dress prepared venue opens 6:30 p.m. Showing Ghost Nevada Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 to move. Acting auditions will involve Busters, Tuesday, July 27, 2010; Twilight, Each submission is $15. (please note: reading from the script. Physical age is Tuesday, August 17, 2010. 5050 Arroyo not all photos submitted make it into the less important than the ability to portray Road, Livermore. For more information, top 50 for voting.) No cell phone photos a middle schooler convincingly. “Spelling visit http://wentevineyards.com/ and no people in photos, please. All Bee” runs at the Bankhead Theater week- Outdoor Movie Night: 7:30 p.m. Back to companion animal photos are welcome ends October 22nd - November 7th, 2010. the Future, Fri., July 16. Cloudy with a dogs, cats, birds, pigs, reptiles, etc. Online Directed by Carol Hovey. All Roles open/ Chance of Meatballs, Friday, August 6. public voting for the Top 50 photos will no pay or AEA. Visit www.trivalleyrep. The Blind Side, Friday, August 27. Em- begin at midnight on August 17, 2010 com for more information. erald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, and end at midnight on August 31, 2010. My Way Auditions, Tri-Valley Repertory Dublin. (925) 556-4500. Calendars will be available for purchase Theatre production, Musical Tribute to Opera on the Silver Screen, Don Giovanni in November. All proceeds from the cal- Frank Sinatra, auditions will be held July by Mozart. Fri., July 16, 7:45 p.m. pre- endar benefit the homeless pets of Valley 10th (12-4pm) and July 11th (6pm audi- show lecture, 8:15 p.m. showing. San Humane Society. For more information, tions-call backs to follow immediately Francisco Opera's live, fully-staged pro- call 925.426.8656. after new performers audition). Audi- duction of Don Giovanni; sung in Italian Lake Del Valle scenic boat tour, Del tions will be at the studio theatre at 1048 with English subtitles. Ohlone College Valle Regional Park, 7000 Del Valle Rd., Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. Smith Center, 43600 Mission Boulevard Livermore. 1-2:30 pm, every Sat & Sun All roles open. Minimum cast is 2 men in Fremont Wine and cheese service avail- in July & August. Boat tour to the dam. and 2 women (adults only)-No Pay, No able 30 minutes prior to the showing for an During the presentation learn about the AEA. Be prepared to sing 32 bars of additional cost. Ticket prices start at $10. lake, the wildlife, the history, and the music - accompanist will be provided Go to Ohlone College, www.smithcenter. many activities available here. Bring a (you must supply sheet music) and read com or 510-659-6031. jacket, sunscreen and binoculars if you from the script. My Way runs at the TVRT have them. Purchase tickets at the east- Studio Theatre September 17th through side concession beginning at 6:00 am; age October 10th, 2010. Directed by Robert 13 and up/$5; age 1-12 and Seniors/$3; Sholty and Musical Direction by Sierra under 1 year/free if in parent's arms. All Dee. Produced by Kathleen Breedveld. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 Community Circus Music Class Offered Calling all musicians! Now is the time to run off to the circus! Well, at least to learn about and perform circus music in a unique music class at Las Positas College, all day, July 31, August 7-8. If you play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument, please join our circus band. Students will do the following: • Rehearse circus band music Amador Team Takes on Universities in • Learn about the history of the circus bands • Attend two great clinics RoboSub Competition • Perform with the Golden Gate Park Band in a circus concert at On July 16, six student teams between colored buoys, identifying Life Group. Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on August 8. from California schools will silhouettes, collecting markers, 2010 RoboSub Teams include One clinic by Adam Frey, internationally-known euphonium soloist, compete in the 13th International shooting targets and recovering a the Amador Valley High School will present a clinic that will help you learn how to play your instrument Autonomous Underwater Vehicle “victim” using acoustic cues. Robotics Club. better, practice more efficiently, and feel great about making progress Competition. Participants include Open to the public and free The robotics club is comprised while playing great music. This International Yamaha Performing University of Southern California, of charge, spectators are invited of current and former students from Artist will provide clear insights and inspiring techniques to take you University of California (Irvine), to watch as students prepare their Amador Valley High School. The to the next level. San Diego City College, Amador vehicles and take on the challeng- members work together to raise Bob Gross, Member of the Windjammers Circus Band with do a Valley High School, San Diego ing underwater course. The event funds through grants and dona- clinic on the music of Karl L. King and his marches. Learn about iBotics, and Pacific Nautilus. schedule is: tions to build projects. The original circus marches as they were played by bands in the “Hey Day” of the In total, more than 200 stu- Friday, July 16 – 8:00 a.m. project undertaken by the club was Circus. Learn the basic performance practices of marches played by dents from 26 schools worldwide – 5:00 p.m. an autonomous submarine that was circus bands from the “Classic Concert Band” era and their application will compete for the title “Best Saturday, July 17 – 8:00 a.m. entered in the AUVSI Underwater today. Learn how to incorporate more marches into your concert band’s RoboSub” and up to $20,000 in – 5:00 p.m. Vehicle Competition. The club has programs. Learn about the style, interpretation, instrumentation, and the cash prizes during the event July Sunday, July 18 – 8:00 a.m. since gone on to enter the competi- section-by-section role of the band’s instruments. (Music and curriculum 16-18, 2010. – 5:00 p.m. tion for the last five years, placing furnished by Andrew Glover, C.O.O., C. L. Barnhouse Co.) Hosted by the AUVSI Founda- A live webcast of the competi- well each time. Register on line at www.laspositascollege.edu by July 23. Click on tion and the U.S. Office of Naval tion finals may be viewed online Since 2000 the club has compet- Community Education. Click on their catalog. Go to the Music course Research, the competition chal- at www.RoboSub.org on Sunday, ed in every AUVSI Autonomous listing. Find MU389. Register. Tuition is $79. lenges teams of student engineers July 18 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Underwater Vehicle Competition, For further information, call 925-443-5526. to use Autonomous Underwater PST. The webcast, sponsored by placing high among the ranks of Vehicles (AUVs) of their own de- Northrop Grumman Corporation, leading universities like Duke, sign to perform realistic missions will feature guest panelist Dr. Zoz Cornell and MIT. This year’s team Master Class for all Brass Players in a simulated ocean environment. Brooks, well-known for his co- Adam Frey, internationally-known euphonium player and Yamaha has made drastic changes to the The event will be held at the Space host role on Discovery Channel’s Performing Artist, will present a master class for all brass players at Las previous year’s Barracuda sub- and Naval Warfare Systems Cen- television show Prototype This! Positas College on Monday, August 9, at 11:00 – 12:30. Registrants marine by halving the length and ter Pacific in Point Loma, CA. Dr. Brooks is an engineer, artist, will be notified of the class location. replacing almost all ofthe internal To qualify for the competition, roboticist, hacker and teacher Bring your horn and learn how to play it even better. Only $20. components. The softwere has each team must design and build whose research focuses on engi- Register by August 6. Send you name, address, phone number, e-mail, also been re-written from scratch an AUV capable of navigating neering strategies for improving brass instrument, and a check for $20 (payable to the San Francisco as a general solution to autonomus realistic underwater missions. human-robot communication, Parks Trust) to: Friends of the Golden Gate Park Band, 2840 Waverly vehical control, not just for this These missions include navigat- based on work undertaken at the Way, Livermore, CA 94551-1740. year’s specific submarine. ing a defined path, discriminating MIT Media Laboratory’s Robotic For further information, call 925-443-5526.

Livermore Woman Wins Chocolate Championship with her Nutter-Fudgies There was a new Chocolate shape, using chocolate to make Center Filling pound it into a 11 x 7 inch pan boiling water, stirring constantly, Championship at the Alameda “peanut shell” lines and forming 1/2 cup butter, melted until dough is solid again and has until chocolate reaches 110 to County Fair in Pleasanton that pro- her creation into an American 1 teaspoon vanilla an even surface. 115 degrees. Add the remaining duced a local winning recipe from flag. 1 (8 ounce) jar peanut butter, Nutter-fudgies: Cut the peanut chocolate to the top pan, stirring Dolly Sharp of Livermore. “I have never won anything, creamy or crunchy butter dough into congruent rect- until melted. The chocolate is now She won for her recipe, “Nut- so this was a big shock,” she 1/2 cup dark brown sugar angles and remove each rectangle ready to be used for dipping. ter-Fudgies.” Sharp was awarded declared. 3/12 cups powdered sugar from the pan carefully round- Fast Nutter-fudgy Squares: a $150 cash prize plus Chocolate Arlie Alford received a $50 Directions: ing the corners and pinching the Prepare peanut butter center as Gift Basket cash prize plus a Chocolate Gift Peanut Butter Center Dough: In middle to form a peanut shape. seen above. Using microwave- Dolly Sharp, a home school Basket for her entry, “Chocolate a medium bowl combine 1/2 cup Place peanut shapes on a cooled safe container, melt margarine teacher, began perfecting this Tart. Kate Graham of Sunol, melted butter, vanilla and peanut platter and freeze until firm. Pre- until creamy. Stir in Ghirardelli recipe, handed down from her entered her “Chocolate Soiree.” butter until creamy. Add tightly pare tempered chocolate coating chocolate chips and microwave mother, over 15-years ago. “It She was awarded a Chocolate Gift packed brown sugar that has been and dip each chilled Nutter-fudgie on medium power for 1 to 1/2 started as a peanut butter fudge Basket sifted into the wet mixture. Stir into the chocolate coating. Place minutes. Remove and stir until all recipe. Over time, I adapted the until creamy. Pre-measure pow- on a cooled and oiled platter and chocolate is melted. Pour choco- recipe into peanut butter dough.” Ghirardelli Choco- dered sugar and then sift into the refrigerate until chocolate is firmly late fudge topping over peanut After hearing about the contest late Championship wet mixture. Add the powdered set (about 2 hours). For extra fun, butter filling until even. Refriger- through her daughter, she decided sugar slowly, stirring with a sturdy pipe chocolate stripes in a peanut ate until chocolate is medium set. nothing was better than peanut Nutter-Fudgies fork until the dough is dry but not shell pattern over chocolate-cov- Cut into rectangles and refrigerate butter and chocolate, so she began Tempered Chocolate crumbly. Work dough with hands ered Nutter-fudgies before refrig- until chocolate is firmly set (about experimenting in the art of melting Coating 2 (11-12 ounce) until the dough is the consistency erating. 2 hours). Serve. chocolate for dipping. With the bags Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips of play dough. Add remaining Tempered Chocolate Coating: help of her daughter, she worked (white, dark, semi-sweet or milk powdered sugar to the dough Melt 2/3 of a bag of Ghirardelli Fudge Topping on the presentation, shaping the chocolate) and the counter until dough stops chocolate chips in the top pan of 1 cup Ghirardelli chocolate chips peanut butter dough into a peanut sticking. Crumble the dough and a double boiler. Heat over hot, not 1/2 cup margarine Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010 11

Lab Receives Hayward-based company, Porifera machines Corp. of Watertown, able with existing instruments by Inc., have developed a technology Mass. more than fifty-fold and can image Six R&D Awards known as ultrapermeable carbon Detecting nuclear materials: events created using high-power nanotube membranes, or simply LLNL researchers have developed lasers, as well as other high-en- Lawrence Livermore National external partnerships to help solve nanotube membranes, that could the Statistical Radiation Detection ergy-density objects. Laboratory researchers are the difficult challenges in the global play an important role in producing System (SRaDS), a novel software Measuring a photon beam: recipients of six awards among interest.” clean water. system that nonexperts can use to LLNL researchers have developed the top 100 industrial innovations This year’s Livermore R&D Nanotube membranes can serve rapidly and accurately distinguish an instrument, or energy monitor, worldwide in 2009. 100 awards could provide assis- as an excellent filtration tool for nuclear materials, such as pluto- that measures the pulse-by-pulse The six technologies honored tance in homeland security, help in separating salt and other ionic com- nium and uranium, from other ra- energy of an X-ray free electron by the trade journal R&D Maga- improving sight for people, boost pounds from seawater or brackish dioactive substances for homeland laser (XFEL) photon beam without zine were developed by six teams fusion energy research and permit water and for reclaiming waste security uses. being damaged by the beam or af- of LLNL scientists and engineers. major improvements in water puri- water for use in crop irrigation and While traditional gamma-ray fecting beam quality. They worked with three universi- fication, among other benefits. manufacturing processes. spectrometry techniques encoun- Obtaining a continuous un- ties, four industrial firms, one Helping homeland security: Water flows about 1,000 times ter problems with short screening derstanding of the XFEL photon other national lab, the Stanford A new material - strontium-iodide faster through nanotube mem- periods, the SRaDS technology beam with minimal intrusion is Linear Accelerator Center and the doped with europium - developed branes than through conventional uses all the information available important because beam charac- U.S. Department of Homeland by LLNL researchers and their filtration membranes of similar from each and every gamma ray teristics determine the interaction Security’s Domestic Nuclear De- partners for use in radiation de- pore diameter and pore density. screened. This approach ensures of the beam with the experimental tection Office. tectors enables high-resolution This capability could provide a more accurate and timely detec- sample. The winning of an R&D 100 gamma-ray spectroscopy to iden- more than 20 percent reduction in tion and identification than can XFELs are tunable, high-power award provides a mark of excel- tify nuclear materials for homeland energy consumption in seawater be achieved with conventional sources of photons, and these new lence known to industry, govern- security and other important ap- desalination and more than 80 systems. machines offer significant promise ment and academia and represents plications. percent in brackish water desali- SRaDS is scalable and is easily for scientific and medical break- one of the most innovative ideas The U.S. Department of Home- nation. integrated into any gamma detector throughs by capturing molecules of the year. land Security (DHS) is supporting Seeing the retina at the cel- system, including large stationary and atoms in motion. This work This year’s R&D 100 awards the development of this material lular level: A new clinical instru- radiation portals used to search was done in collaboration with a will be presented Nov. 11 during and its use in devices. Several pri- ment, a microelectromechanical for contraband radioactive mate- researcher from the Stanford Lin- a black-tie dinner at the SeaWorld vate companies are interested in systems-based Adaptive Optics rial in vehicles, cargo containers, ear Accelerator Center. Conference Center in Orlando, obtaining licenses to deploy the Optical Coherence Tomography or pedestrians moving through Fla. material as a scintillator in hand- device, developed by researchers customs or border crossings. The With this year’s results, the held detectors and portal monitors, from LLNL and other institutions, work was performed in conjunc- Laboratory has now captured a as well as for medical, industrial permits ophthalmologists to see tion with ICx Technologies Inc. of total of 135 R&D awards since and military uses. the eye’s retina at the individual Arlington, Va. 1978. The work to develop the mate- Landmark cell level. Capturing images of a tiny “I am extraordinarily proud that rial was performed in collaboration With this capability, doctors star: A new diagnostic system, Mortgage the Laboratory has received this with Oak Ridge National Labora- will be able to obtain early diag- the Grating Actuated Transient Tri-Valley based mortgage outstanding recognition through tory, Fisk University, Radiation noses and follow the progession Optical Recorder (GATOR), de- banker, Landmark Mortgage the R&D 100 awards this year,” Monitoring Devices Inc. of Water- of retinal diseases, as well as track veloped by LLNL scientists and Group (LMG), has announced said LLNL Director George Miller. town, Mass. and the DHS’ Domes- the progress of genetic therapies engineers can acquire sequential that mortgage professional, Scott “These LLNL teams are using tic Nuclear Detection Office. that reverse such diseases. The images of X-rays or optical light Eaton, has joined the company at their world-class capabilities and Improved water purifica- their Pleasanton office. Scott, a six instrument uses the same adap- in a trillionth of a second or faster tion: Scientists from LLNL and a year veteran of the industry, will from experiments on the National tive optics principles that allow have access to Landmark’s full astronomers to see distant stars Ignition Facility. suite of mortgage banking prod- and galaxies with the ground-based This diagnostic tool enables ucts, allowing him to provide the Keck Telescope in Hawaii with a detailed measurements to be taken best selection of loan products and higher resolution than the Hubble under ignition conditions to study competitive rates to his clients. Space Telescope. the high energy density physics of Scott started his finance career The University of Idaho announces the 2,308 students that made To date, the team has built and thermonuclear burn - the condition in 1991 after earning a degree in the Dean's List for spring semester 2010. They include Joseph An- tested three prototype instruments in which stars and nuclear weap- Business Economics from Univer- drew Eiras of Livermore in the College of Engineering. with support from the National ons operate. It will enable new sity of California, Santa Barbara. Eye Institute. The work has been studies to advance the scientific He has over 13 years of success in Karen Rudisill, a resident of Pleasanton, was among the students performed in collaboration with understanding of stars as well as corporate finance positions and is from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne who were named to the University of California, Davis, stockpile stewardship. in the process of completing his the Dean's List for the spring semester, which ended in May. Rudisill The GATOR system improves Masters in Business Administra- is a Bio Sci, Marine Biology major. the Indiana University School of Optometry and Boston Micro- upon the time resolution achiev- tion at Santa Clara University

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(Organizations wishing to run notices in Are You a Leader with Heart? The and a flashlight. Wear good walking shoes. Program of the Livermore Public Library. If you Kids Night Out, 1st-6th graders invited Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box American Heart Association is looking for Trail is steep. can read this message, you can help someone Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. June 23-July 23. 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin team captains for Heart Walks. Learn more Caregiver Support Group, meets 2nd and else who can’t. Become a volunteer literacy Harvest Valley Christian Church, 3200 Hop- Board. Include name of organization, meeting at an information session in Walnut Creek. 4th Mondays of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. tutor. Over 75 students are waiting for tutors. yard Rd., Pleasanton. Each week features a date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone Thursday, July 29, 6-7 pm at Sports Basement, Learn new coping strategies and ways to better A free tutor training workshop will be held at special theme. $25 ($5 per night). Register, number and contact person should also be 1881 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, care for yourself. No fee to attend. Hope Hos- the Livermore Library on Monday, July 12, contact Valerie Fleming, 484-2841 ext. 106 included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) CA 94598. Details at www.gbaheartwalk.org pice Inc., 6377 Clark Ave., Suite 100, Dublin. from 7-9PM and on Saturday, July 17, from or [email protected]. Volunteers Needed, Tri-Valley Haven, or call 415-433-2273. Heart Walks near your 829-8770, www.HopeHospice.com. 9AM-4PM. Please plan to attend both sessions. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- direct-service volunteer training begins July area include: Snow Park, Downtown Oakland, The Ins and Outs of a Successful Once trained, tutoring can be done any day or non Blvd., Livermore. Services: Sunday 20, 2010! A non-profit organization since Thursday, September 16; Danville Livery and Transfer To College- Are you frustrated by any time. To register, or for more information, school 9:45 a.m., worship 11 a.m., Tuesday 1977, Tri-Valley Haven provides services to Mercantile, Sunday, September 19; Lake Eliza- just trying to register for classes? Not sure call 373-5507. Bible study, 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, beth, Fremont, Thursday, September 30. what to major in or what college to transfer Grief Journeys, summer support groups. 1-888-805-7151. and homelessness in the Tri-Valley area. Tri- Tri-Valley Democratic Club potluck to? Feeling overwhelmed by the transfer Spousal loss: July 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, Tri-Valley Unity Church, 2260 Camino Valley Haven needs volunteers to help with BBQ on Sat., Aug. 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at process? Far too few community college stu- 25, Sept. 1, 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free to family Ramon, San Ramon. Sunday worship service childcare, answer our crisis line, respond to Kolb Park in Dublin. TVDC will supply the dents manage to transfer to a university and members of former Hope Hospice patients. 10 a.m. Class for children, ages 1-10, during sexual assault calls and assist clients with main dishes & set up, you bring the rest. Last spend years longer to graduate than necessary. Community member subsidized fee $40 for service. Ongoing classes and small groups. restraining order paperwork. Beginning July name A-F brings side dishes and salads, G-R Save yourself thousands of dollars in tuition all 8 weeks. Enrollment limited. Parent loss: All are welcome. (925) 829-2733. www. 20, 2010 Tri-Valley Haven will offer its 65 hour brings desserts or appetizers, S-Z brings non- and years of hard work by enrolling in this July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2, 7 trivalleyunity.com direct-service volunteer training on Tuesday alcoholic beverages. Free Admission. Please short 1-day counseling seminar designed to to 8:30 p.m. Free to family members of former Congregation Beth Emek is holding and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm to 10:15pm. forward this invitation & RSVP so we know help the community college transfer student. Hope Hospice patients. Community member outdoor services on Fri., July 16, led by Rabbi You must be at least 21 years old to participate. how much to buy. Parents welcome. Wed., Aug. 11, 5:30 to 9:30 subsidized fee $40 for all 8 weeks. Hope Hos- Richard Winer, at Harvest Park. 5:30 p.m. Tot We ask that qualified participants attend all Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- p.m. To register go to www.laspositascollege. pice, Inc. 925-829-8770 or (800) HOSPICE, service geared toward young children and their trainings, two of which are mandatory. For more ated kicks off the Election 2010 campaign edu/communityed or call 925-424-1467 PT654 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin. www. families; 6 p.m. Community dinner: Bring information please contact Geneal at geneal@ season with its 6th Annual BBQ from 2 to $39.00 per person hopehospice.com blankets, lawn chairs, and kosher style picnic; trivalleyhaven.org or (925) 667-2711. 7 p.m., Saturday, August 14, at the Alameda French classes for children after school, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue needs volun- 7:30 p.m. Musical family service, followed Diabetes Self-Management classes, County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Enjoy food, EFBA will be offering French classes to stu- teers August 5-8, 2010, with the following by Oneg at dusk (dessert and cold beverages free, to help understand and learn to manage fun and patriotic festivities with your fellow dents K-5 after school this fall. There are differ- skills: veterinarian, veterinary technician, provided by CBE host families). Everyone Type 2 Diabetes. 7 week series teaches what conservatives. Guest speakers will include ent levels available ranging from beginners to and dog and cat grooming. Volunteers will is welcome to attend this evening: members, to eat, how and why to check blood sugar, candidates running in federal, state and local children who speak French with their families. participate with Tri-Valley Animal Rescue in unaffiliated Jews, friends and neighbors of the effects of exercise and emotions on blood races in the November general election. $20 per Children will learn the language and the culture the East Bay Stand Down, a 4-day event in any faith. The entire Tri-Valley community sugar, medications and more. Morning and person. Reserve tickets by July 31. Call Phyllis through high-quality instruction and engaging Pleasanton. Volunteers can participate during is invited to join Congregation Beth Emek evening classes starting in July and August in at 925-462-4931. Visit www.trivalleyrepubli- activities. Visit the website more information: any or all of the four days. Anyone interested as it moves its weekly Shabbat observance Pleasanton and morning class starting in August canwomen.org for more information. http//: efba.us or call 922-0270. in volunteering can contact Leslie Haas at to a public park near downtown Pleasanton. in Livermore. Class size is limited. Minimum Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring The New American Century, will be 925-216-2569, or at [email protected] Revel in the summertime weather, relax with 6. Call 510-383-5185 for more information Club, Sat., July 17, 33 miles Walnut Creek to shown at 7 p.m. on July 17 at the IBEW Hall; For more information about TVAR, please your CBE friends, reconnect with your Jewish and to register. Danville, meet 9 a.m. at Heather Farm, Dan 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. This film visit www.tvar.org. friends, make new friends, invite neighborhood 25th Anniversary Tri-Valley Livermore / and Joan Johnson, 933-9649. Sun., July 18, 55 provides solid evidence for the true reasons The 13th Annual Pooch Parade will friends...it's all about friends, community, and Pleasanton Ducks Unlimited Dinner — Tick- miles Healdsburg, meet 9:30 a.m. at city hall, behind the Afghanistan & Iraq wars, whose take place on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 cultivating Jewish connections. 1401 Harvest ets are still available for the upcoming family Dane Carlson, 323-5865. Tues., July 20, 8-13 unfolding is described in chilling detail in a in downtown Pleasanton. This event runs in Road, Pleasanton (at the foot of Hopyard Rd., event on Saturday 7/24/10 at the Pleasanton miles mountain bike trails Lake Chabot loop, document called “Project for the New American conjunction with the "1st Wednesday Street where it becomes Del Valle Parkway). Street Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. meet 7 p.m., Janie Page, 408-598-0247. Wed., Century," published in 2000. This link will take Party" sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtown parking is available and Trinity Lutheran Doors open at 5pm, Dinner served at 6:30pm July 21, 25 miles, tennis park at Cull Canyon in you to the film’s trailer - http://www.youtube. Association. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and Church, at the corners of Del Valle, Golden, with raffle and auctions to follow. Specialty Castro Valley, tour of Hayward mural projects, com/watch?v=CBEiLKFPb9Q. Meet & greet the parade starts at 6 p.m. at Lions Wayside and Hopyard, has graciously allowed us use of DU merchandise, Custom Waterfowl items meet 10 a.m., Linda Longinotti, 510-582-4030. refreshments/potluck begins at 6:30 PM, while Park, corner of First Street and Neal. Enter its parking lots. Contact Rick Altman at ricka@ and Gun Variety will highlight this year’s 25th Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to a short discussion follows the film. This event your pooch, any size, in any of the seven altman.com • 925.398.6210 or Congregation Anniversary. Ticket prices include entry, BBQ call the leader for details on where to meet is open to the public, is free (although, a $3.00 categories for great prizes. The entry fee is Beth Emek at 925.931-1055 • bethemek@ dinner, Custom T-Shirt and 1 year DU member- and what to bring. donation is appreciated), and is wheelchair $10.00 per category. All proceeds benefit the bethemek.org ship. Pricing for an 8 person reserved table, International Association of Adminis- accessible. For further information, you can Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. For High Seas Expedition at Asbury United exclusive entry for gun raffle and table gift = trative Professionals, Las Positas Chapter, call 925-462-3459. complete details and registration, go to www. Methodist Church's VBS. Bible adventures, $600, Couple $90, Single $50 and Greenwing meeting July 21, Hilton Pleasanton, 7050 Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful War trivalleyguidedogs.org cool crafts, great games, awesome music, and (17 & under) $40. All tickets are pre-purchase Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Registration 5:30 Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to swashbuckling snacks. July 26 to July 30, only. No tickets will be available at the door. p.m., dinner 6 p.m., program 7 to 8 p.m. Topic month, July 28 between 5 - 6 at the corners new and established residents of the Tri-Val- 9:00 to noon. $15/student and $30/family. Contact John Faires for all ticket information is Microsoft Excel, Things every user should of First and Neal Streets. Please join us if ley. Activities include a coffee on the first Financial aid available. 447-1950 ext. 5 or at 925 373 3815. All proceeds are tax de- know about Excel. Tips for Power Users, you can. Questions? Call Cathe Norman at Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the www.AsburyLive.org. ductible. DU utilizes 88% of all fundraising such as Creating Drop Down Lists for data (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ second Wednesday of the month, bunco, Mah New CCOP Singles Group, Friday, July dollars for waterfowl / wetland Conservation validation, Hiding Columns, Protecting Cells gmail.com; or [email protected]. Please Jongg, bridge, walking and hiking groups, 23, 7:30 p.m., HopYard Alehouse and Grill, and Education. Ducks Unlimited mission is and Spreadsheets, Using Absolute and Relative see our New P4P web site www.Pleasanto- family activities and monthly adult socials. near Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue. A new “habitat conservation," and is now the world’s Reference. The important differences between nians4Peace.org Information, call 215-8405 or visit www. Catholic Community of Pleasanton (CCOP) largest and most effective private waterfowl and Excel 2003 and Excel 2007. A look forward to Free Adult Relaxation Workshops at the PleasantonNewcomers.com. Singles Group debuts so that you can "meet wetlands conservation organization.” changes in Excel 2010 and a review of basic Pleasanton Public Library, Aug. 10, 1 p.m. to and greet" other fun, sociable, like-minded Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister City An- Excel terminology and functionality. Colleen 2:30 p.m. each day; and July 14 and Aug. 11 RELIGION single adults (30s, 40s, 50s). Bring a single nual BBQ, Sat., Aug. 14, 5:30 to 11 p.m. Ivy at http://iaap-laspositas.org from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. Deep Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 friend with you. More activities are planned. Glen BBQ Area, Alameda County Fairgrounds Widowed Men and Women of Northern breathing and relaxation are proven to stimulate to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of For more information, CCOPsingles@gmail. in Pleasanton. Includes: Social Hour (no-host CA., champagne brunch, July 18, 11:45 a.m., brain health, increase energy and improve sleep. Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, com or (925) 846-4489. bar) and Silent Auction - tables full of great RSVP by July 15 to Marsha, 830-8483. Table At six -- free -- workshops an Art of Living Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. Financial Peace University (FPU), the items; Tony Machiano’s Lickety Spit BBQ topics discussion in Dublin, July 20, 1:30 p.m., instructor will help you reduce stress, enjoy life 925-305-9468. 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey, will Dinner with all the trimmings; Live Auction RSVP by July 17 to Jeanne, 361-6110. Happy and step into a worry-free tomorrow. Men and Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. be held in Livermore at Cornerstone Fellow- (items such “Black Tie” Wine Limo Trip, Stays hour in Hayward, July 23, 4 to 6 p.m., RSVP women are welcome to join. No registration, Services on Sunday at 8:30, 11 a.m. and 6 ship located at 348 North Canyons Parkway in Mexico & New Orleans, Sailing on the by July 20 to Jill, 510-881-4788. Friendly drop-ins welcome. All library programs are free p.m. with Sunday school or Bible study for in Livermore. The classes will begin Sunday, Bay & much more); Dancing under the Stars bridge, July 24, 1 p.m., RSVP by July 20 to and open to the public. For more information, all ages at 9:45 a.m. Bible study for adults July 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM. Contact Shelly - MC’d by KGO’s Gary Hanson. $30.00 per Ruby, 426-9636. Lunch and antique collect- please call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. and activities for all ages on Wednesdays at Harris at (925)447-3465 for more information person. For Information and Tickets, call Mary ing in Pleasanton, July 28, 11:30 a.m., RSVP Livermore READ Project, Adult Literacy 6:45 p.m. 447-1848. or to register. Mendez 925-600-8414 by July 26 to Louise, 846-8372. Chanticleers Livermore Military Families is a support Theater, Castro Valley, Aug. 15, 6 p.m., RSVP group for families in Livermore, who have a to Jill, 510-881-4788. loved one serving in the Military. It is a safe Full Moon Walk, Sat., July 24, John Muir place to come and share the joys, tears and fears Historic Site. Two hour walk up Mt. Wanda. they have with others who understand what Reservations are required, time will be given they are going through. All family members when reservation made, 228-8860. Meet at are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings CalTrans Park and Ride, corner of Alhambra are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Ave. and Franklin Canyon Rd., Martinez. Bring the home of Cindy Gavello, 2851 Tahoe Drive, water, binoculars (if available), a light jacket Livermore from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.