VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 15 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012

Regional Planning 'Stuck in the Past' "I get the impression that for the nine Bay Area counties The preferred option has un- Senior Planner Susan Frost proposed plan provides only a planning is stuck in the past. It's has been led by ABAG and MTC dergone several versions, ranging told the council that the original 9 percent reduction. Planning is not forward thinking enough." over the past several years. from the original unconstrained concept drew negative comments underway to create other policies That statement by Livermore The stated goals of the re- development scenario to the most because the forecasts didn't aimed at reducing emissions to Councilmember Bob Woerner gional proposal for future growth recent jobs/housing connection match local general plans. Simi- the required 15 percent. summed up the view of the city are to reduce greenhouse gas scenario. Under the new pro- lar comments have been voiced Livermore would see job council regarding the Sustainable emissions by 15 percent per posal, the Bay Area is projected regarding the most recent vision. growth in the i-GATE and iHUB Communities Strategy (SCS). capita by 2035; house the region's to create 1.1 million jobs and "Many jurisdictions have con- projects. Housing would be The council received an up- population at all income levels; build 660,000 new housing units cerns with the growth numbers compatible with the extension Find Out What's date of the SCS planning process and align transportation invest- by 2035. Livermore would be and locations." of BART with the majority of at its Monday meeting. The ments, housing growth and land targeted for 14,190 new jobs and When it comes to meeting the growth targeted for Isabel Happening project to create a regional plan use planning. 11,010 new households. greenhouse gas reductions, the (See PLANNING, page 4) Check out the second section Section II is filled with infor- mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are School Districts education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and enter- tainment and bulletin board. Will Try to Keep Altamont Creek, Most of ROP Arroyo Seco By Ron McNicoll to establish its budget to come Recognized The Valley's three K-12 school back to the required 3 percent districts are working together to reserve. Altamont Creek and Arroyo save as much of their joint Tri- For next year, the recom- Seco Elementary Schools have Valley Regional Occupation mendation from the special ad- been named 2012 California Program (ROP) as they can. visor the district hired is to cut Distinguished Schools. State ROP, which has classes rang- $400,000 from its $4 million Superintendent of Public In- ing from cosmetology to civil budget. It's likely that will sink struction Tom Torlakson made engineering to auto body work, some of the classes, though the the announcement at the end showed a $1 million balance number is not known yet. of March. The 2012 California remaining in its budget two The fiscal problems were first Distinguished Schools Pro- years ago. underscored by a report from a gram identifies and honors those This year the ROP did not fiscal consulting team last year. schools that have demonstrated have enough in its reserve fund innovative programs and educa- The report detailed a lack of tional excellence for all students to be able to certify to Alameda business procedures that would and progress in narrowing the County that it would be able to have kept administrators on top achievement gap. meet the necessary minimum of cash flow amounts and budget “The schools we are recogniz- reserve of 3 percent of its total balances. ing today demonstrate the incred- budget, which is $4 million. As After that report came to the ible commitment of California’s a result, ROP has a "qualified" ROP governance board, super- teachers, administrators, and designation in its second interim intendent Diane Centoni was school employees to provide a report to the county schools of- placed on paid administrative world-class education to every fice. leave on Dec 9. Acting board Photo - Doug Jorgensen student, in spite of the financial The "qualified" status means president Amy Miller, who is a hardships facing our state and One young egg hunter, Claire Zhal, wore bunny ears to take part in Dublin's Eggstravaganza last that ROP must draw up a plan member of the Dublin school our schools,” Torlakson said. Saturday. In addition to the egg hunt, there were other attractions. For more photos, see page to show the county Office of board, said she could not com- 10. “Their dedication is inspiring, Education how it would be able (See ROP, page 4) and I applaud and admire their passion and persistence.” Elementary and second- ary schools (middle and high schools) are recognized in alter- Speakers Say BART Station at Isabel Needs More Parking nate years. This year focuses on elementary schools. The eligibil- The concept for Phase I of a gram using a network of express ists and 2,500 parking spaces. The 4.8-mile BART extension It was anticipated that by ity to apply for the award is based BART extension to Livermore buses to drop off riders at the Livermore residents were is planned in the median along I- 2035, the station would generate on a school’s Academic Perfor- would feature a station that station entrance. shown the proposed concept for 580 to the new Isabel/ Interstate 21,000 new riders. mance Index (API) and Adequate would function like a normal The station would also include the BART extension at a meeting 580 Interchange. The goals of The size of the parking area BART station. However, it would access for bikes, pedestrians, of the Tri-Valley Regional Rail the Phase I plan are affordabilty, negative statements from sev- Yearly Progress (AYP) results. (See PARKING, page 8) Within the narrative application, emphasize a bus-to-BART pro- drop-offs and pick-ups by motor- Policy Group last Thursday. ridership and fast delivery. a school must describe how it has significantly closed the student achievement gap among sub- groups through two “signature Desalination Project Faces County practices.” These implemented practices must be replicable and Cost, Environmental Issues specifically related to the success Faces Big of a school’s students. By Ron McNicoll tor Peter Drekmeier. Budget Gap Each school was notified of Zone 7 Water Agency is one Amparo Flores, an associate its eligibility in October 2011 of five in the Bay Area exploring engineer in the Zone 7 integrated Alameda County officials say and began the application pro- a joint project for desalination of planning group, made part of the that the county will face another cess which consists of a written the brackish water in Suisun Bay, presentation. significant budget gap in the application, including a compre- Many water users have ex- coming fiscal year. Challenges, hensive description of the two near Pittsburg. A current desalination study is pressed concern with the cost. including State cutbacks and new signature practices. responsibilities in law enforce- Altamont Creek staff identi- costing each of the five agencies However, it is too early in the ment and other areas, will impact fied “Academic Response to $200,000 for the study of various study's timeline to come up with Intervention” and “Social Re- impacts and cost distribution. any concrete estimate of the pos- local finances. sponse to Intervention” as their The other study agencies are sible rate cost for desalination. The news came during two signature practices while Arroyo San Francisco and Santa Clara Such water would be only one budget work sessions held by the Seco staff named “Creating a Valley Water District. part of the entire water supply Board of Supervisors last week. Professional Learning Commu- The plant site analysis is due package provided by the agen- If adopted, State budget cuts nity” and “Using Data to Drive for completion in June 2013. cies, so it's not clear now what proposed by Governor Brown Instruction.” Then the agencies will decide impact desalination would have would have a significant nega- Applications were reviewed whether to go ahead, draw up on the final rate. tive impact on vital programs by teams of educators from an MOU, and go out to an EIR. However, Flores was able to administered by the County, across the state under the direc- The project began in 2003, but provide the audience an estimate including financial subsidies for (See SCHOOLS, page 8) Zone 7 didn't join until two of $2000 per acre foot (AF) for individuals and families affected years ago. Zone 7 had explored Zone 7's cost for a maximum of by persistent unemployment another desalination plan, with 5600 AF. and child-care programs to help the Diablo Sanitation District, (An acre foot is the amount parents obtain and keep produc- but dropped it. of water that would cover one tive jobs. A panel discussion on a rainy acre to a depth of one foot. Zone The county is operating with Saturday morning in Oakland on 7 says that amount would serve a budget that is $26 million less March 31 brought an estimated two typical households for one than it was three years ago, while 100 people to hear about the en- year.) the demand for services is signifi- vironmental and cost difficulties The cost is much higher for Photo - Doug Jorgensen cantly greater. that could impact future water Zone 7 than for Contra Costa Sophomore Johanna Grauer (15) pitched a one-hitter with 14 The Board of Supervisors supplies if the area were to rely Water District (CCWD) and EB- strikeouts as Amador Valley High School defeated Heritage 2 to were provided an early glimpse Rabbit Adoption on desalination.. MUD, which have facilities near 0 in pool play of the Livermore Stampede softball tournament. of the difficulties that are ex- Hi. My name is Tatiana. I’m The discussion was sponsored Suisun Bay. Zone 7 would have Amador went on to win the tournament, putting the Lady Dons pected to come with “realign- ready to leap into your family. by the Bay Chapter of the Sierra to pay for pipelines to link up to on track to be the top ranked team in the state. The tournament ment,” the shift of key services I love kids, laughter and Club. The intention was informa- EBMUD pipes, and also pay a was hosted by Livermore High School at Robertson Park. The from State to local government attention. I'll follow you from tional, not a debate, said modera- (See WATER, page 10) host team finished second in the tournament. (See BUDGET, page 5) room to room. I’m the perfect family bunny. To meet Tatie and other rescues, stop by this PET OF THE WEEK Saturday from 12-3 pm at an Inside Purrrr- meet Blue. Blue is a 2 year old female chocolate Adoption Event at the Dublin point Siamese looking for a home where she can roam Petco, 11976 Dublin Blvd. independently. True to the Siamese personality, she loves to Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 talk and enjoys playing with her toy mice. Come down and EBRR is in need of people to Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 8 meet this sweet girl at the Valley Humane Society. Call 925-426- adopt, volunteer and foster. For Classifieds...... 11 Sports...... 6 8656 or go online to www.valleyhumane.org or www.facebook. more info, call 925-519-1723, com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see other adoptable dogs and or email ebrabbit@comcast. Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 cats. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street net. Visit www.eastbayrabbit. Mailbox...... 4 in Pleasanton. Hours are Tues. & Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thurs. petfinder.com to see more pet & Fri. 12-7 p.m., Sat. 10-4 p.m., and Sun. 12-4 p.m. Photo courtesy profiles. of Aaron Czeszynski PAGE 2 - The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 Event Offers Free Screening for Autism and Developmental Delay The School of Imagination, officials from the Regional Cen- cording to Sigman. an education center that pairs ter, Providing Autism Research “Sixty percent of the children typically developing children and (PAR4KIDS), UC Davis MIND screened for autism will require children with developmental dis- Institute, Stanford Autism Center additional testing, services and abilities, is hosting the sixth an- and First Five California. support,” said Sigman. “We need nual “Happy Talkers Community Mark Ibanez, lead sports to increase nationwide awareness Outreach” program on Saturday, anchor for KTVU-TV (the San of autism and developmental April 21 at its therapy and educa- Francisco Bay Area FOX affili- delay through early detection and tion center in Dublin. ate) is serving as the School of intervention to ensure no child The Community Outreach Imagination’s spokesperson for falls between the cracks.” event is the largest and most com- the event. Ibanez, father of four The Outreach program was prehensive program of its kind in children, has a six-year old son launched in 2006 through part- California history, offering free diagnosed with autism spectrum nerships with PAR For Kids’ developmental delay and autism disorder. Sake, Child Care Links, Califor- early intervention screenings “Getting the diagnosis of au- nia First Five-Alameda County, and support for families. In just tism can leave you feeling com- Black Tie Transportation, Pleas- a few short hours, parents will pletely lost,” said Ibanez. “Even anton North Rotary Club, Palo receive answers about their child, with the contacts and access to Alto Medical Foundation, Tri- a roadmap and on-site referrals to resources I have, I found navigat- Valley Pediatrics, Becton Health- a host of support agencies, criti- ing the system very difficult.” care Resources, and Discovery cal early intervention assistance “The School of Imagination/ Homes. Photo - Doug Jorgensen that would normally take months Happy Talkers program creates The Happy Talkers Commu- Rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of those taking part in the groundbreaking for the Alamo to obtain. an environment that makes you nity Outreach event takes place Canal Trail undercrossing on Tuesday. The undercrossing will close one of the last gaps in the “For a child in need, help will feel that you are on the right path from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the School regional trail system. The entrance to the trail is at the northwest corner of the Dublin City Hall begin the very same day. Parents for your child and your family. of Imagination/Happy Talkers parking lot. Partners in the project include the East Bay Regional Park District, the cities of Dublin will receive information as well as They help you see that it is pos- therapy and education center and Pleasanton, Zone 7 Water Agency and Caltrans. The trail will go under the freeway, linking relief from experts and ultimately sible to get through and find the located at 9801 Dublin Blvd. Pleasanton to the Iron Horse Trail in Dublin. Funding for the $2 million project comes from the a chance to change their child’s services and support you need for in Dublin. To register or learn future,” said Charlene Sigman, your child,” added Ibanez. more about this event, please call Federal STIP-TE and TIGER II programs, Alameda County Measure B, EBRPD's Measure WW, and an award-wining speech thera- According to the Centers for (877) KIDS-TLC or visit www. the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton. pist who founded The School of Disease Control (CDC), autism is happytalkers.org. Imagination. “They can learn detectable in one out of 88 chil- about developmental milestones, dren yet many of these children new ideas and cutting edge thera- are not diagnosed and a critical pies to empower them so they window of opportunity for early Film and Conversation can make educated decisions intervention is missed. In Cali- about their child’s education and fornia alone, the number of chil- About End of Life Issues development.” dren diagnosed with autism has In celebration of National Care NP, MS, Director of Edu- Last year, more than 140 vol- increased by 400 percent since Healthcare Decisions Day, April cation and Outreach, Alameda- unteer experts donated their time 1994. Early screening, diagnosis 16, Hope Hospice invites the Contra Costa POLST Coalition to provide more than 400 screen- and intervention for children be- community to a free film screen- will follow the screening. ings. These experts included tween 18 months and three years ing of Consider the Conversa- Attendees will have the oppor- pediatricians, speech language are critical because they need tion, a documentary on a taboo tunity to ask questions and share pathologists, occupational thera- to begin services and therapies subject, at the Vine Cinema in their views. Advance Healthcare pists, behavioral specialists, and during this period to try to meet Livermore from 7 to 9 pm. Directives kits, POLST forms, insurance specialists, as well as developmental milestones, ac- Seating is limited so reserve a Five Wishes forms and other seat online at http://hopehospice. planning tools will be available com/NHDD.html or calling as well. Transportation Workshop Scheduled (925) 829-8770. Livermore resident Kathryn The Alameda County Trans- and economic opportunities. Kaldhusdal, wife of featured portation Commission (Alam- This presentation will focus on patient Peter Kaldhusdal and eda CTC), in partnership with the current status and next steps sister-in-law of co-producer its Citizens Advisory Commit- for long-range planning and Terry Kaldhusdal will introduce tee and sponsoring agencies, is funding actions that will guide the film. holding a transportation forum transportation improvements and at Dublin City Hall on April 19 investments to mid-century. This powerful and inspiring, to share news and information Projects include congestion award winning film highlights about projects and programs that relief and mobility enhancements the American struggle with com- are underway in East Alameda in the Interstate 580 (I-580) cor- munication and preparation at County. ridor, including construction of the end-of-life and endeavors The forum will begin at 6:30 High Occupancy Toll (HOT) to show end-of-life as a normal p.m. with an open house where lanes, also known as Express process rich in opportunity for project managers and staff are Lanes. Work entails eastbound human development. The goal available to directly discuss and express lane and westbound ex- of the screening is to jump-start answer questions about current press lane improvements, after the conversation on end-of-life transportation projects and in- the westbound High Occupancy care between husband and wife, vestments. This will be followed Vehicle Lane is put into place. doctor and patient, minister and by formal presentations begin- Current project information will parishioner, parent and child; ning at 7:00 p.m. be discussed. and inspire and empower people Alameda CTC plans, funds There will be information to make their wishes known in and delivers over $100 million about the project to widen a 4.6- writing. A recent survey found dollars annually for essential mile section of Isabel Avenue, that only 23% of Californians transportation projects and pro- from Ruby Hill Drive to Jack have put their healthcare wishes grams. In this introduction, the London Boulevard, and expand in writing. Alameda CTC’s mission, goals the number of lanes from two to A panel discussion featuring and major accomplishments four and six lanes. to deliver early transportation Dublin City Hall is located Lisa Krieger, Science/Medi- solutions to the public will be at 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin and cine Writer, San Jose Mercury presented. is accessible via BART and bus. News/Bay Area News Group and Planning activities are under- More transit access information author of the “Cost of Dying Re- way to create a livable Alameda can be found at www.511.org. port;” Peter P. Wong, MD, board County. The ultimate goal is a Interpreter services in Spanish certified physician in Internal connected and integrated, multi- and Chinese can be made avail- Medicine, Medical Oncology and modal transportation system that able provided Alameda CTC has Hospice and Palliative Care, and promotes sustainability, access, advance notice by April 12, 2012 Hope Hospice Medical Director; transit operations, public health (phone: 510-208-7400). and Mary Lee Gates, Palliative

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Amgen Volunteers Needed other prizes. Volunteer course marshals are needed for the “We want to show off what our customers 2012 Amgen Tour of California, Stage 3, from are doing to make their yards more attractive San Jose to Livermore cycling event. Course with California-friendly, low-water landscaping. marshals are assigned a designated area along Many people would like to reduce the amount the race course to assist with the coordination of water they use on landscaping, but they don’t and safety of the field of play for all race venues, know where to start. We hope the contest will keep the course clear of pedestrians, spectators, generate dozens of great examples, right here in cars, and keep spectators’ informed of race Dublin and San Ramon,” says DSRSD Organi- results. Course marshal positions are for local zational Services Manager Mary Gordon. stages only, not the entirety of the race. Entries will be judged on attractive use of If interested, visit the Amgen Tour of Califor- water-wise landscaping, efficient water use, and nia website at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com good maintenance practices. The District will and register under the volunteer link. Volunteers feature the winners on its website beginning in must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an July. The contest entry form, a list of drought- adult. Shortly after filling out the on-line form, tolerant plants in the District’s Water-wise Dem- volunteers will be contacted by the local organiz- onstration Garden, and other helpful gardening ing committee and receive further information. resources are available on the District’s website For further information or questions, please at http://www.dsrsd.com/waterconservation/ contact Sandy Fouts, the local organizing com- landscapecontest.html or by calling 925-875- mittee volunteer director, at slfouts@livermore. 2294. Customers are always welcome to tour lob.ca.us or call 373-5500 ext. 5583. the Demonstration Garden on the east side of the District Office located at 7051 Dublin Blvd., Hacienda Sees Inflow of Tenants Dublin. Hacienda Business Park in Pleasanton is reporting a continued positive inflow of ten- Garamendi Among Most Frugal ant activity for the first quarter of 2012. Over Congressman John Garamendi (D) spent less 175,000 square feet of transactions occurred of his office budget than more than 90% of his in Hacienda during the first quarter of the year, House colleagues, according to data released by with over 90,000 square feet of net positive Congress. In 2011, the Office of Congressman absorption. Garamendi spent 77.8% of its available budget, “Hacienda is off to a good start in 2012” said making the office more frugal than 395 of 436 James Paxson, Hacienda’s general manager. “We offices in the House. This demonstrated fiscal are hearing many reports of increased activity as restraint comes despite the need for three district well as an increase in inquiries into leasing and offices to serve the sprawling 10th Congres- ownership opportunities.” sional District and higher than national average Several notable transactions occurred in the costs in Northern California. first quarter. Major commitments were made by “I want to see less money spent on Congress companies in a variety of business segments, and more resources paying down our deficit including: Maddie’s Fund (animal care facil- and investing in our schools, roads, health cov- ity), Silicon Valley Bank (financial), East Bay erage, and veteran’s services,” Congressman Regional Parks District (regional parks and rec- Garamendi said. “I’ve balanced the checkbook reation management) and eAdGear (web design for the family ranch. I know how to make more and search engine optimization). with less. I’m proud that we managed to stay Hacienda is the largest development of its so under budget while still maintaining robust kind in Northern California. Over 10 million communications with and support for 10th Con- square feet of existing, mixed-use space is gressional District residents.” occupied by some 475 companies that locally employ approximately 17,000 people. In ad- Fireworks Down Payment dition, Hacienda also features homes to some The LARPD Foundation Livermore Fire- 3,200 residents. works Committee will present a check to Jeff Thomas from Pyro Spectaculars for the down Landscape Contest payment of the fireworks for this year’s Liver- A water-sipping front yard can be more beau- more July 4th. tiful than a patch of thirsty lawn—and Dublin The presentation was scheduled for 10 a.m. San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) is hold- today, April 12 in front of city hall, 1052 So. Livermore. Ave. ing a Water-wise Landscape Contest to prove it. Sponsors are still needed to help make the DSRSD residential water customers who submit event a succession. For information, go to info@ front yard photos by June 15 have the chance livermorefireworks.org or call (925) 290-8295. to win a $250 garden center gift certificate and

PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 ROP (continued from page one) EDITORIAL ment on the leave, because it is REORGANIZATION AT took away, now they are replac- The report also notes that a personnel issue. TOP RECOMMENDED ing the money, at least tempo- policies and regulations for key Miller did send The Indepen- Gephart is also proposing an rarily in the form of a $650,000 operational functions such as Pleasanton Education Goals dent a copy of an e-mail that went administrative reorganization. loan. The districts signed the inventory, student activity funds, The Pleasanton Unified School District has proposed out to ROP staff. Under two scenarios, there would MOU with ROP in March. That equipment use and personnel ma- a goal in its Strategic Plan to reach a point where there Signed by "Centoni's admin- be an administrative leader, but meant that salaries at ROP will ters have not been adopted. istrative aide, Leah Cleveland, not a superintendent. Money for continue to be paid to the end of NEW REPORT would be no difference in achievement based on race the e-mail said the board met that position would come from the school year. ROP borrowed ON APRIL 16 or economic status. in a special session Dec. 9 "to eliminating one full-time office for cash flow last year, too, but Gephart will provide a new Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi explained that a discuss one closed session item: administrator, or merging several not as much. report on April 16 for the ROP person should be able to look at test results in Pleasanton Discipline/Dismissal/Release." part-time jobs at headquarters. Borrowing for cash flow is not board, which will try to make and not be able to determine any difference in the results Afterward, the board reconvened Another option is for remain- so unusual for school districts. its cuts as far away from the based on ethnic group, race or socio-economic class. and by "a 4-0 vote, the board ing staff to take on the job of the Pleasanton is borrowing for this programs as possible. While placed the superintendent on superintendent. According to year's cash flow, on a short-term the report will include the rec- It isn't expected to be an easy goal to reach. However, administrative leave until further Gephart's report, Centoni's status basis. The state has held back ommendation for a 10 percent the point is to have a very strong focus, an ongoing notice." might remain unchanged until some cash, and won't pay it until budget cut, it is not yet known focus of achieving the goal. Ahmadi pointed out, "If we The board then hired retired June 2013. Money for her sal- the start of the following fiscal how many ROP classes would always limited ourselves to what we thought was easy Fremont schools superintendent ary would be kept in that budget year. It's one of the state's fiscal disappear. to achieve, we would never have gone to the moon." Doug Gephart on Jan. 9 as a spe- position for the year. manipulations in its own budget Concerned about the coming cial advisor to guide ROP out of Dissolving the JPA that oper- crisis. reductions, Mitch Eason, a mul- The strategic plan also calls for students to be its fiscal problems. ates the ROP is another option. REPORT FAULTS timedia TV production instructor, prepared to be "resourceful, resilient, responsible and Cost to ROP for hiring Geph- Then it would become a state- OFFICE PRACTICES appeared before the Pleasanton engaged world citizens." art has been running $10,0000 directed operation. The district However, the bigger threat to school board at its March 27 These two ideas place Pleasanton in the forefront to $11,000 per month since he would lose some advantages if the cash flow appears to be at the meeting. of education planning. started in January. He said he that occurred, said Gephart. ROP administrative office. Eason said that for the first bills at "a couple of hundred Trustee Jamie Hintzke, a The ROP board last year hired time in his 15 years teaching dollars a day," and tries to keep governance board member from the Fiscal Crisis and Manage- in ROP, he received a layoff hours at a minimum. the Pleasanton school board, said ment Assistance Team (FCMAT) notice in March, just as all other Miller said, "Gephart has that no one wants that option. to analyze the ROP administra- teachers did. Potentially, every been an immeasurable asset to Pleasanton superintendent tion. FCMAT is comprised of program is gone, he said. PLANNING our team." He has helped all in- Parvin Ahmadi stated that all four participating school districts, Eason said one cause was flex- (continued from page one) volved in the four district JPA to districts (Sunol K-8 has a seat on and based in the office of the ing of funds away from ROP. He and Greenville planned develop- "make sense of the budget, and the board) want ROP to "continue Kern County Superintendent of said he wanted parents to know ment areas surrounding BART move people from the East Bay to to formulate a plan so that ROP and flourish. It is a fabulous Schools office. that. Such action can diminish stations. the Peninsula for jobs. Livermore can continue to serve our students program. It can be a model for FCMAT studied the adminis- ROP. The jobs/housing connec- has commercial, industrial and successfully. " others," said Ahmadi. tration and interviewed employ- Citing the importance of ROP tion employment assumptions office zoning. Let's move away Miller also said, "While the CASH PROBLEM ees. It issued a 37-page report. in his own field, Eason later told are that the highest growth rate from this idea that Livermore has current status of ROP is strug- BRINGS LOAN The report cited procedures The Independent that the most in the Bay Area would be in to build a bazillion housing units gling to remain solvent, I am In the 2010/11 budget, the that need changing or institut- lucrative jobs right now are in knowledge production, such as to get BART. If Livermore builds confident that our decisions three high-school level districts ing. Interviews showed, "There the game design field, which is a professional service information out its general plan appropriately will, without a doubt, be based "flexed" $637,000 away from is minimal participation by site class that ROP offers. and portions of the health and and develops jobs where people on what we know is best for our their ROP contributions to deal and departmental managers in One ROP student in graphic education sector. There would can live and work here, we ought students (all of our students)." with their budget crises. Pleas- this process (of budget develop- design recently won a $200,000 scholarship for four years at a also be growth in leisure and to receive environmental plan- Miller said that the ROP anton took $300,000, Livermore ment)." prestigious design school. These ning credits for that 1 to 1 ratio teaching staff is "outstanding earmarked $217,000, and Dublin hospitality. For Livermore, the ROP overspent its budget in are things that most parents in the of one new job and one new and every class is meaningful for scenario acknowledges growth took $120,000. four classifications: certificated district don't know, he said. of entertainment businesses in homeowner." each student enrolled." In the 2011/12 budget this year, salaries, classified salaries, em- Livermore Mayor John Gephart commented about Ea- the downtown. The recommendation to cut Pleasanton was the only district ployee benefits and services, and son's statement on programwide Frost said that Livermore Marchand added that only resi- $400,000 comes from Gephart. to take money, at $150,000. other operating expenditures. dential development is required layoff notices. Unlike K-12 dis- would need to update its gen- He said that it's possible that The flexing helped bring on "Budgets should be monitored tricts, where teachers' contracts for the station areas. The SCS eral plan, then prepare plans Livermore schools will house the the cash flow crash at ROP last at the site, department and central continue unless terminated, ROP and conduct an environmental concept doesn't consider that district's administrative offices in year and this year. However, office levels during the fiscal year contracts expire at the end of the review for the planned develop- people will travel in both direc- its vacant Arroyo Mocho school. with ROP showing a $1 million to ensure appropriations are not school year. ROP sent notices this ment areas. Funding would be tions to reach jobs. That would save ROP $60,000. balance on its books two years overspent," says the report. year as a courtesy to let people required for infrastructure and Gary agreed. He said that in There may also be negotiations ago, it's doubtful that the districts "However, budgeting infor- know layoffs are possible this other improvements. Beyond this era of high tech companies for Livermore to assume the thought they would cause prob- mation is not provided to site and year, said Gephart. the planned development areas, it is no longer necessary to build business portion of ROP, which lems for ROP, Gephart told The department managers, online or Instructors received a 1 per- growth would be directed to areas a mega-building cluster where would save an undetermined Independent. routinely in hard copy format," cent raise this year, the only one included in the general plan such employees work in one location. amount. However, just as the districts the report continues. in the past several years. as neighborhoods, business parks These are multinational com- and industrial areas. panies with offices all over the Councilmember Woener com- world that are tied together. "Why mented that if the plan were a can't some of the job growth be little more visionary about the distributed out to other communi- future of electric vehicles, some ties and reduce the transportation of the things being considered load instead of spending billions on rail transit that carries workers could be different. (Opinions voiced in letters themselves. real change and rehabilitation, illnesses caused by radiological Councilmember Stewart Gary twice a day five days a week. The logic escapes me." published in Mailbox are those But, it does not change all restoration to families and jobs. and/or chemical exposures. provided two criticisms. He of the author and do not neces- their incomplete and shallow Is there a will to support this The EEOICPA provides ben- pointed to what he called a Councilmember Doug Horner sarily reflect the opinion of The suggested that the plan looks thinking without regard for con- population who want restoration efits and compensation. Unfor- "small oversight" in the Alam- Independent. Letter Policy: The sequences. It does not replace all to a responsible and productive tunately, the process is long and like a tool for big employers in eda County map. Only East Bay Independent will not publish the bad habits. It does not restore life style? confusing which is very discour- Regional Park District plans are such areas as Palo Alto to make anonymous letters, nor will it them to their significant others. There is no real support for aging when one is ill. A local labeled as protected open space. sure that the East Bay provides publish letters without names. It does not tell them how to do change or help in our prisons. Sick Workers Support Group "There is no acknowledgment the housing so the companies Abusive letters may be rejected things better. The change is the For about $80,000/year we can helps these workers navigate the or edited. Frequent letter writers of the urban growth boundary can keep growing. He said that heart looking to learn a better keep a man locked up in solitary, programs. SCS is unrealistic. He wondered may have publication of their in North Livermore or the South letters delayed. Letters should way to live and to relate. denied adequate health care, Department of Energy work- Livermore Plan. These are areas about dealing with traffic, water, I know rehabilitation, re- denied reasonable access to ers and their families deserve all sewage and school impacts. He be submitted by e-mail to edit- that are not developable open [email protected].) demption is very possible for some way to even appeal their the benefits and resources avail- space, but have entanglements said he wasn't sure it would be most folk locked up in our penal situation. They are hidden as are able. To be informed about these that require a vote of the people possible to provide the infrastruc- institution. I also know that it all sources of open information options everyone interested is in- ture to meet the projected growth. Changing Prisons takes much more information about the prison system. There vited to the Sick Worker Support to change." Sally Bystroff (author), "The creators of this plan don't about this population than the is no way out of indeterminate Group meeting, Wednesday, May Gary continued that he was Marilyn Elkins, Karen Mat- public can acquire from reading sentence to the SHU- Solitary 2nd, 12:30 - 2 pm at the Liver- also struck by the preponderance seem to be getting it yet. We need tison, Trevor and Cassie Pat- articles in the paper about crime Housing Unit. more Public Library, Community of jobs that have been created to be clear about what we want terson and criminals. TV does not show (The letter refers to a series of Room A, 1188 South Livermore Livermore to look like." This series of panels on pris- within something like two miles these stories, the story is only like workshops on how to deal with Avenue, Livermore. Marchand added that the ons comes out of my experiences of a freeway interchange to ac- a background for profiling to find prisons. Asbury United Method- whole idea of unconstrained in ministry with youth and adults commodate a car based society. the person who did the crime. ist Church will host the presenta- models for growth is not a real- who have crossed the legal lines White Hats "Now there is talk of providing From my knowledge of work- tions on April 22, May 6 and May ity in which we live. He pointed of behavior and experience in- Rich Buckley incentives for rail transit. We're ing with and doing a lot of 20. Panelists will talk from 6 to out that the plan suggests there carceration. For the last thirty Livermore going with tracks and still trying counseling with this population 8 p.m. with hospitality available would be more low and very low years I have been part of teams Building authentic openness to move people to jobs instead of I found that much of their hid- until 9 p.m. The series is free. income families, representing an that hold retreats in prison as a and transparency monitoring placing jobs and housing in the den stories must be reworked However, donations are accepted. Spiritual Director. I have seen the people we elect to office same community." overall decline in the standard of for them to be free. There comes Asbury is located at 4743 East so many men and women regain is so much more difficult than He said he didn't believe that living in the Bay Area. Provid- a point in many lives when they Avenue, Livermore. Ex-prison- hope, find worth in themselves, our feeble attempts to police the MTC policy requiring housing ing affordable housing will be a want to be free - free of past ers will share vignettes.) and experience forgiveness of process. challenge. Taking away redevel- bad habits and free of the many at BART stations is an attempt others and of themselves. They Sometime it takes The White opment has made it even more consequences of those habits. to balance jobs to local hous- change. But this really is just a Single Payer and HMOs Hats www.tdarkcabal.blogspot. challenging. They now want to maintain self ing growth. "Let's stop trying to new and fresh commitment to Eloise Hamann com/ to bring light upon the discipline, restrain rage, revenge Dublin shadows. and the false kind of pride that is A recent writer expressed dis- felt by them as demeaning. Youth appointment that an LWV forum NIF Funding especially experience a need to on the concept of single payer Jo Ann Frisch Mitigation Adds to EBRPD Parkland respond with violence. for health care did not include Livermore Few feel capable of doing information on HMOs. An HMO Ten years after Lawrence Livermore will add 11 acres acres in Doolan Canyon. The city loss of jurisdictional wetland on ministry in this area. There are is a delivery system while single Livermore National Lab’s Na- to Doolan Canyon to property contributed $2 million towards the Toyota site. The new wetland some who might like to be part payer is about how health care is tional Ignition Facility was sched- owned by the East Bay Regional the purchase as mitigation for also requires clearance from the of a support team for others paid for. It is not an "either or." uled to be completed, it has cost if they felt more comfortable. Park District (EBRPD) as miti- the I-580/Isabel interchange and California Department of Fish Under a single payer system, us nearly $7 billion. The original gation for development of the and Game since the location Actually, many volunteers feel one can choose an HMO like cost was $677 million. Despite El Charro Specific Plan. overwhelmed but do become Toyota site in North Livermore. is within habitat for tiger sala- Kaiser or other alternatives. being $6 billion over budget and Last year, the US Fish and comfortable and enjoy being In addition, the city will purchase Wildlife Service issued a bio- mander. HMOs are indeed a great choice still not achieving ignition, it The cost of the 11 acres is involved. There surely must be to contain costs. If the writer continues to be funded. a quarter of an acre near the logical opinion that requires people called as I have been to Springtown Preserve to construct $110,000. was suggesting a single HMO NIF’s mission was 3-fold: the permanent preservation of share their love, knowledge, for everyone, unfortunately the and maintain a wetland as part of 11 acres of off-site habitat to Councilmember Doug Horner 1) nuclear weapons design; 2) patience and caring by working American public would be up in nuclear weapons effects tests; 3) the required mitigation. compensate for the loss of 8.3 was concerned about the Spring- among inmates, men or women, town Preserve site. He said that arms about their lack of choice of develop inertial fusion energy. An endowment will be created acres of California red-legged or ex-felons or at-risk youth. their health care provider. This, to fund management, monitor- very sensitive species exist there, However, its energy goals appear frog habitat on the Toyota site We are in great hope that this despite the fact there is consider- to be impossible. ing and reporting costs for the including birdsbeak. He pointed and disturbance of 2.7 acres tiger series will carry over to next fall able choice of an individual doc- The Lab’s next budget request mitigation lands. The city will salamander habitat. out that bicyclists are continually to continue the education on the tor within an HMO. It is amusing riding and establishing jumps, fully walks away from any prom- hold a permanent conservation The quarter acre of wetland prison system and its problems. to consider what the extreme ise of ignition, citing the “physics destroying the area. He sug- easement. on the city's Springtown Preserve There are many men and women right would call such a plan since uncertainties… associated with EBRPD already owns 200 property will compensate for the gested setting up some type of who have very dramatic and in- they seem to have used up their ignition.” exclusionary policy so the small spiring stories to tell about their battalion of negative labels for A recent report from the Na- wetland won't be trashed. journey into prison and how their the Affordable Care act. tional Nuclear Security Adminis- City Planner Steve Stewart life turned around. And why. The tration states the “… useful data why always means there has Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala said that there is a requirement Nuclear Workers collection remains below the rate Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell for constant monitoring and been an important connection Beverly King which has previously been … Editor: Janet Armantrout (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) reporting on the status of the with another who loves them and Livermore necessary for assuring success.” wetland to the city as well as four sees beyond the prison garb and A question for former LLNL , Will NIF ever achieve its goal The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Liver- conviction for a crime. more, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and other agencies, the State Water Sandia and other nuclear workers of ignition? Will it continue to additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www. Our small circle of prison independentnews.com to sign up and for more information. 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The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 - PAGE 5 BUDGET Pleasanton School District Facilities (continued from page one) responsibility. In the area of 2012-13. This comparison will law enforcement alone, Alameda be used to come up with the Planning Panel Begins Meetings County stands to lose more than estimated Budget Gap – to be The Pleasanton Unified School was available. However, one last month when the board voted However, impacts on middle $20 million because it will no released later this month. District’s Facilities Master Plan member, Bob Shapiro, said ap- 4-1 to borrow from the Sycamore schools and high schools can’t longer be able to contract with Public hearings by the Board Committee (FMPC) has been proximately 16 people were in Fund to pay the consultant and a be overlooked. One resident, other counties and the federal in June will mark the final step organized. The public is invited attendance at the April 4 meet- demographer, then pay it back Julie Testa, told the board that government to house inmates in the process. By law, Alameda to attend the meetings, which will ing. when developer fees are avail- according to the district’s own from other communities in local County must have a final budget end in June. Shapiro said that he has no able. That preserves general fund report, schools are currently jails, Assistant Sheriff Brett M. approved by July 1. The panel held its organiza- children in schools, and was money to hire back teachers. overcrowded by 113 percent. Keteles said. tional meeting April 4. Its second asked by superintendent Parvin The consultants and district Trustee Chris Grant said at a The work sessions allowed meeting is scheduled from 5 to Ahmadi to serve as a community assistant superintendent Luz board meeting that the new study officials from County Depart- 7 p.m. April 19 in the school representative. Other categories Cázares will go over criteria to would enable a look at making ments/Agencies to articulate to district board room, 4665 Bernal are parents, staff, and students. be set in determining the facili- existing buildings more energy- the board anticipated budgetary Avenue. Representatives of LPA, the ties master plan at the April 19 efficient. needs for the 2012-13 fiscal year. The meetings after that will district’s consultant on the facili- meeting. The meeting on May 3 will These needs are based on each be on May 3, 17, and 31 and on ties master plan, will be attending One element in the discussion look at elementary and middle department/agency’s estimated either June 14 or 21. All are on the meetings. The firm was hired is headed “If You Could Dream,” school needs. The panel will ad- costs to maintain services at cur- Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on a contract totaling $263,000. which apparently is designed to dress high school programs on rent levels. The schedule and agenda topics The vote was 3-1, with Jamie encourage creativity in producing May 17. County budget analysts will are available on the district’s Hintzke absent and Valerie Arkin a vision for facilities. Scheduled for May 31 are now evaluate these estimates web page. voting no. Arkin wanted to wait a Pleasanton is expected to proposed school site master plan and compare them to the antici- The public will have addi- few months, until the state budget add at least one new elementary diagrams. Program cost esti- pated levels of funding Alameda tional comment opportunities revenue is known more clearly, school to meet the new popula- mates, funding opportunities, and County expects to have in FY through on-line surveys and two in hopes that the $263,000 could tion projections made after a setting the priorities for imple- community forums, said a district go to save teaching jobs for next court settlement that included mentation will be subjects for the press release. year. striking down the city’s hous- last meeting June 14 or 21. No list of committee members That situation was resolved ing cap. AMGEN Tour Unveils Official Race Jerseys AEG, presenter of the Amgen the rider with the least amount of mountains, this jersey goes to 2012 Exergy Most Aggressive Tour of California professional elapsed time over the entire race the peloton’s strongest climber. Rider Jersey — Following each road cycling race, has unveiled to that point. Depending on each A cyclist earns this jersey by stage, as determined by a selec- the official race jerseys for the day’s results, the rider wearing collecting points at designated tion panel, the daily prize for the 2012 race taking place May the Leader Jersey can change King of the Mountain (KOM) Most Aggressive Rider will be 13-20. The custom race jerseys, from stage to stage. Because the locations located at the tops of awarded. produced by Hincapie Sports- overall winner is based on lowest mountains and hills. The 2012 Amgen Tour of Cal- wear, official jersey supplier for cumulative time, it is possible for 2012 Visit California Sprint ifornia is set to cover more than the Amgen Tour of California, a rider to win the Amgen Race Jersey – The Sprint Jersey is 750 miles throughout California are awarded to the race leaders Leader Jersey without winning awarded to the rider that accu- from May 13 – 20, and will fea- in various categories throughout a daily stage. mulates the most bonus points, ture United Cycling International the eight-day competition. The 2012 Amgen Breakaway which are given based on Sprint (UCI) Pro, Pro Continental and Earlier this year, AEG spon- from Cancer® Most Courageous Line performances as well as Continental squads. The 16 teams sored a design contest for the Rider Jersey – Each day, this jer- finishing the stage in the top-15 chosen to participate in the 2012 2012 Amgen Breakaway from sey is awarded to the cyclist who places. race will include Olympic hope- Cancer® Most Courageous best exemplifies the character of 2012 Rabobank Best Young fuls and Tour de France contend- Rider Jersey. Mike Monroe from those engaged in the fight against Rider Jersey – Each day, all rid- ers representing more than 20 Brea, Calif. created the win- cancer – courage, sacrifice, in- ers who are under 23 years old countries around the world. ning design, which prominently spiration, determination, and compete for this special recogni- Fans can purchase the features the Breakaway from perseverance. tion. The jersey will be awarded six custom-designed jersey Cancer logo and blue and gold 2012 Nissan King of the to the young rider with the least at AMGENTourofCalifornia colors. Mountain Jersey – As a reflec- amount of elapsed time over the Store.com. Race contenders who excel tion of California’s majestic entire race to that point. in the following classifications have the opportunity to earn one of six custom-designed jerseys during each leg of the race. Livermore will be the site of one of the legs where jerseys are presented. The race stops in Livermore on May 15.: The 2012 Amgen Race Lead- er Jersey – The Amgen Race Leader Jersey is awarded daily to BART Urged To 'Buy American' At a Treasure Island press conference on Tuesday, Con- gressman John Garamendi (D), Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas, CA), and represen- tatives from a number of local and international unions urged San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to retain its com- mitment to Buy American as it considers contracts for a new fleet of BART cars. The BART Board will soon make a decision on a multi-bil- lion dollar new car contract. Under similar circumstances a few years ago, CalTrans chose to support Chinese steel producers over American steel producers for construction of the Oakland- San Francisco Bay Bridge. This cost American workers thousands of jobs and rewarded China for unfair trade and labor practices. Those assembled at the press conference said the Bay Area does not need another Bay Bridge fiasco. “BART is the largest public rail system on the West Coast. When it has billions of dol- lars to invest in new rail cars, manufacturers take notice,” said Congressman Garamendi, a former Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “BART has a simple choice in the weeks ahead: it can support our foreign competitors, or it can help create thousands of jobs for American workers and signal to the world that American manufacturing is back in busi- ness. We’re here today to urge BART to do the right thing and Make It In America.” Later this month, BART will release its public report on the bids for a 260-car BART con- tract, including the Buy America content of each bid. Garamendi and the other participants in the press conference urged BART to make American content a top tier consideration in weighing the merits of all bids. Congressman Garamendi is the author of the Airports, High- ways, Trains and Transit: Make it in America Act (H.R. 613), which would create American jobs by setting stronger standards for goods and equipment purchased with federal dollars for airports, highways, trains and transit. The legislation increases domestic content provisions for airports and rolling stock from 60 to 100 percent over time, eliminates non-availability waivers, and makes similar waiver reporting requirements across different modes of transportation.

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inning and doubled in the third inning. The Cardinals were unable to make good contact against Jaden Jimenez. Jimenez held the Cardinals hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out five. Jack Wilson rose to the occasion out of the bullpen, hurling two innings of shutout ball while racking up three strikeouts and giv- ing up one hit and two walks. Bobby Farner threw one-third of an inning of scoreless ball for the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks went up for good in the second, scoring two runs on two bases loaded walks. The Diamondbacks increased their lead with four runs in the third. Smith kicked things off with a double, plating Mason Smith. That was followed up by Wilson’s single, scoring Farner. The Cardinals scored their only run of the game on a steal of home by MateoMoncada in the fifth inning. Winslow pitched well for the Cardinals. Jacob Lord had three base on balls. A Division: A’s vs. Rockies: The A’s Nick Corsi showed outstanding catching abilities by tagging four runners out at 1st base. Jackjames Fagundes and Kai Hanby came through with three base hits and three runs each. The Rockies’ Tanner Lee and Jake Beers showed great hitting skills, and Sam Butler making outs at home plate. The Livermore Aquacowboys earned several medals from the 2012 Brayden Blacklock did a great job making plays at first base Far Western Swimming Championship. The Morgan Hill Aquatic Photo - Doug Jorgensen T-Ball: Giants vs. Cubs: The Cubs started center hosted the Far Western Short Course Championship. There off strong with Ethan Rolandelli having a Granada High School infielder makes a diving catch in a game against Whitney High during pool great at bat the 1st inning and staying strong were 1,778 elite athletes from across the United States, Mexico and play action at the annual Livermore Stampede softball tournament. Granada lost, 5 to 4. with solid hits throughout the game. While Canada. The athletes competed in this prestigious four day short- Quinten Wetzel stood his ground on the field course age group championship. The competition was held on March with outstanding plays at both 1st base and Breast Cancer IM and the 100 free as well and swam on and a win for TG Information Systems. Kyra pitcher forcing the outs for the Cubs. The 29- April 1, 2012. The 2012 Livermore Aquacowboys Far Westerns the first place 400 free relay team. Joining Thorsden and Sammie Krier were other Giants quickly fought back with 2 strong team was its best performance as a team at this venue. The team Awareness Game Walsh on the 400 relay were Olivia Gons- notable players for the visitors. doubles from Austin Murray pushing the Amador Valley High School Softball man, Kate Tsui, and Lexi Venema. The last Images by Lori 5, Machi Construction runners around the bases. Ryan Millies turned in 26 finals placing, including our first ever relays score by varsity and junior varsity teams will host two won individual events with Tsui taking 5: After days of rain, Images by Lori and carried the defense with 2 spectacular plays the 10th place 10 & under boys team of Paige DaCosta, Collin Trump, the 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness the breaststroke and Venema taking the fly. Machi Construction finally played a full game and obtaining the out in both the 1st and Franco Moufarrej and Christopher Gonzalez. Pictured are some of Game Swimming on the first place medley relay without any interruptions from the weather. 3rd inning. On Thursday, April 19 at Amador team with Ali Gonsman were Tsui, Copen- Both teams played a tight game that was quite the Livermore Aquacowboys Far Western Team: Top row, Shelby Valley Varsity and JV softball fields, the hagen, and Kaitlyn Schnierer. exciting. Images by Lori had a strong pitching Swanson, Shelby earned 1 personal medal. Haley Hamza, Haley earned teams “Play for a Cure.” Special features The final first place finish for the Dons performance from Brooke Szurgot. Brooke Granada Little League include Survivor First Pitch, Breast Cancer was garnered by Morgan Fiske who won the struck out 2 players and didn’t allow any runs. Granada Little League results: 4 personal medals. Jenna Chew, Cat Elliott, Nina Hayes, Nina earned 5 Awareness Table with Literature and Sur- diving event by 72 points. Leading hitters and scorers for Images by T-Ball: Orioles vs. Cardinals: The Ori- personal medals, Katie Kulp, Katie earned 3 personal medals. Andrew vivor Stories, Breast Cancer Merchandise, Lori were Ellie Dickson-Escobar with 2 hits oles hosted the Cardinals for a doubleheader Hayes, Shahini Ananth and Megan Fairbanks. Kneeling: Nathan Boas, Pink Bases, Pink Softballs, Pink Uniforms, The Amador Valley JV boys swim team and 2 runs and Hannah Swain who also had last weekend. The Cards showcased strong Breast Cancer Research Donation Box and continued its winning ways; trouncing Cal 2 hits and 2 runs. Machi Construction had hitting and textbook fielding skills from Trent Trump, Trent earned 6 personal medals, and the trophy for "Far lots more. High by a 126-44 score. The Dons, led by their own strong bats and runners who scored. Joseph Vargas, Jack Hsieh, Ryan Moore, Western Championship 15-16 Boys High Point Runner-Up Winner". Please come out and support Amador Anthony Jhong’s two first place finishes, Meaghan Penrice and McKenzie Dalrymple Rickie Jameson and Brady Eichenberger. Valley and Livermore High Schools and their swam to firsts in 10 of 11 events and swept provided hits and runs for the visiting team. The Orioles were led at the plate by Thomas Front Row: Caroline Eckel, Caroline earned 4 personal medals. Collin dedication to “Strike Out Breast Cancer.” three. Alex Wampler also contributed to the team’s Cooper with two doubles, Ava Schwarz Trump and Paige DaCosta. Not pictured, but also competing as part Opening festivities are at 3 p.m. with Jhong won the IM and the breaststroke strong efforts. Each time the teams got up to with a home run to right center and Lukas of the LAC Far Western team: Alex Gonzalez, Christopher Gonzalez, the first pitch at 4 p.m. and swam on the first place 200 medley bat for each inning, they always managed to Cusimano, who smoked three balls into The school is located at 1155 Santa Rita relay team. Swimming with Jhong on the even the score. Images by Lori and Machi centerfield for extra base hits. Both Oriole Franco Moufarrej, Celine Nguyen, Alex Wang, Alex earned one personal Road in Pleasanton. medley relay were Jeff Wang, Jerald Kagele, Construction tied 5-5. pitchers exhibited skillful defense; Dominic medal and Stephen Mackan Steven Cox. Wang and Cox went on to grab Accurate Impressions 5, GFI Stainless Franco raced down and tagged out multiple individual first places finishes with Wang Lightning Bolts 5: Accurate Impressions batters running to first and Porter Seiwald Amador Swimming winning the back and Cox the 100 free. Cox and GFI Stainless played an exciting game cleanly fielded several ground balls from A trio of Amador Valley High School and finished in a 5-5 tie. Accurate Impres- the mound. Henry Kath did a great job as catcher. Sawyer Sabra Wilson 57.3 3rd, Megan Wong 48.2 swimmers swam to four first place finishes to and Kagele also swam on the winning 200 Demarest picked up a grounder at 2nd and 4th; Division 11-12: Paige Chew 57.0 2nd. free relay team along with Andrew Song and sions were led by Zoe Chidambaram, Kayla Minor AA: Orioles 10, Cardinals 3: Both lead the varsity boys swimming and diving Gregory, and Charlotte Whiting who played teams played great. The Orioles played an threw to 1st for the out. Level 7: Division 11-12: Megan Hebert 58.0 team to a 106-77 win over California High. Tyler Bergmann. Continuing the theme, Song 2nd; Division 13-14: Alex Holland 58.4 won the 200 free and Bergmann the fly. The well in the field and contributed with their excellent offensive game. Gavin Carreira The trio of Jason Chen, Bryan Hughes and bats. GFI Stainless were led by starting and Kyle Rogers recorded solid hits for their 1st, Megan Contarciego 57.5 2nd. Level 8: Nick Johnston turned in top notch perfor- two picked up their third first place finishes of Division 11-12: Kaitlyn Clevenger 58.6 1st, the meet when they swam on the first place pitcher Emily High, Sydney Fluker, who team. For the Cardinals, Garrett Robb had Tumbling & Trampoline mances, each winning two individual events pitched, got two hits and made a great play out a base hit, a double, and three stolen bases. Members of Livermore’s Springtime Joshua Erickson 59.6 1st , David Davisson and also swimming on the first place medley 400 free relay team along with Sam Sornsen Tumbling and Trampoline Team attended 59.4 1st; Division 13-14: Jeremy Pigford 58.3 and Max Gastineau. Gastineau swam the in the field, and Darina Wolfe, who pitched He also caught two fly balls. Giovanni and 400 free relay teams. Chen won the 200 the last two innings and made a game-ending Costello struck out three batters and at the the Vargas Invitational in Scotts Valley on 2nd; Division 15 & O: Kendall Aasen 57.0 and 500 free events, Hughes the IM and the final individual first for the Dons, beating March 31st, 2012. Scores for the Springtime 1st. Level 9: Division 13-14: Delaney Foote Kagele by .04 in the 50 free. play at home to maintain the tie. plate collected a base hit. Colton Osbourn 100 free, and Johnston the fly and back. Minor Black: Blue Line 19, All Star was good with a base hit and RBI. athletes are as follows: 57.9 1st, Robathan Harries 60.0 1st Joining the trio on both relays was Kevin Sports 7: Kaitlyn Jones pitched a complete AAA Division: Orioles 4, Rangers 10: Trampoline Tumbling McLaughlin. McLaughlin also swam to a game and Jessica Shockley went 4 for 4 with The Rangers and Orioles played a well Level 5: Division 9-10: Megan Wong Level 3: Division 11-12: Zoe Harries 50.5 second in the breaststroke and third the 100. Pleasanton Girls Softball 4 RBIs for Blue Line. For All Star Sports, matched game although the Rangers pulled 20.4 1st; Division 11-12: Zoe Harries 11.1 1st, Nicholas Chan 52.1 1st; Division 13-14: Cameron Kurotori grabbed a pair of seconds Pleasanton Girls Softball League Halle Uhl had two big hits and Julia Wood ahead in the 3rd inning. Mateo pitched 4 1st; Division 13-14: Miranda Harries 24.0 Miranda Harries 49.9 1st, Kyra Aasen 48.5 (50 and 100 free) while RJ Scott had a second results: and Claire Armstrong had strong outings consistent innings. Calvin Fletcher’s defense 1st, Kyra Aasen 21.0 3rd. Level 6: Division 2nd. Level 4: Division 9-10: Megan Wong (back) and a third (200 free) to give the Dons Micro White: State Farm Insurance in the field. Top Players: All Star Sports resulted in a great catch at home for the 9-10: Sabra Wilson 22.2 3rd; Division 11-12: 51.0 3rd; Division 11-12: David Davisson enough depth to win the meet. – Leslie Wolf vs. Valley Plumbing: Valley - Claire Armstrong, Halle Uhl, Julia Wood; Rangers. Ty Bothwell-Mitlitsky hit a triple Nicholas Chan 20.4 1st. Level 7: Division 54.5 1st. Level 5: Division 9-10: Sabra The Dons diving duo of Peirson Connors Plumbing was high in team spirit as Chloe Blue Line - Kaitlyn Jones, Jessica Shockley, for the Orioles and Tre Saviro played some 11-12: Megan Hebert 24.9 1st, Paige Chew Wilson 51.7 1st; Division 11-12: Paige Chew and Joe Zimmerman got the team off to a Yeagly recorded an out at 3rd. Jaymie Nikke Thornton great defense. 22.2 2nd, David Davisson 25.5 1st; Division 51.8 2nd. Level 6: Division 11-12: Megan good start against Cal by going 1-3 in the Gardner was consistent at hitting throughout Major Black: Association Manage- Orioles 12, Cardinals 2: Orioles Grant 13-14: Alex Holland 24.0 1st, Megan Con- Hebert 51.0 2nd; Division 13-14: Megan diving competition. the game and Abigail Kops was amazing ment Solutions (AMS) 5, Tim McGuire Borjon pitched a great game with 9 strikeouts. tarciego 21.0 2nd. Level 8: Division 11-12: Contarciego 49.7 1st, Robathan Harries 51.0 fielding the ball during the game. State Farm Team–Alain Pinel Realtors 5: Association Cole Seely was solid as catcher, with 2 put Kaitlyn Clevenger 50.9 1st; Division 13-14: 1st. Level 7: Division 11-12: Joshua Erickson Although they split the first place Insurance–Leslie Wolf’s Andrea Gregory Management Solutions (AMS) took the lead outs at the plate. Ethan Vincent led off with Jeremy Pigford 48.5 1st; Division 15 & O: 56.6 1st; Division 13-14: Delaney Foote 51.4 finishes with Cal High, the Amador Valley SMASHED the ball out to right field twice in the 1st with one run, but Tim McGuire a ground-rule double that bounced over the Kendall Aasen 49.0 1st. Level 9: Division 1st, Jeremy Pigford 52.8 1st; Division 15 & varsity girls swimming and diving team creating runs in. Claire Poinsett, pitcher, Team–Alain Pinel Realtors moved ahead fence. He also hit a triple and scored 3 runs. 11-12: Joshua Erickson 49.6 1st; Division O: Kendall Aasen 53.5 1st. Level 8: Division showed that they were the deeper team in made a remarkable catch and throw to 3rd with three in the 2nd. No hits until the bot- RJ Mata hit a triple with the bases loaded 13-14: Delaney Foote 54.8 1st, Robathan 13-14: Alex Holland 51.8 1st posting a 109-77 win. The Dons outpointed base player Alexia Garcia who helped make tom of the 4th which saw a double by Sofia to end the first inning. Nicholas Melendez Harries 52.3 1st Springtime will be hosting the 2012 the Grizzlies in seven of the nine individual the double play stick by catching the ball and Molina and RBI by Shelby Cabral. Jaimie and Ryan Wenzel came up with some good Double Mini Northern California and Nevada State events and limited the Cal point gains to only tagging the base. Rodger’s 2 RBIs in the 5th put Association solid hits. For the Cardinals, Caleb “Moose” Level 5: Division 11-12: Zoe Harries Tumbling and Trampoline Championship two in the two relays that they lost. Valley Plumbing vs. ENT of San Ramon: Management Solutions (AMS) in the lead, Chance pitched well with 5 strikeouts, and hit 56.1 1st, Nicholas Chan 56.1 2nd; Divi- meet at Harvest Park Middle School in Lauren Hall and Haley Brott went 1-2 Outstanding defensive plays by ENT of San but Tim McGuire Team–Alain Pinel Realtors a single. Colton Trudeau hit a 2-RBI single. sion 13-14: Kyra Aasen 48.0 2nd, Miranda Pleasanton, on Sunday, April 22. Trampolin- and Heather McKenzie took fifth in diving Ramon especially Erin Tsui, Julia Byrne took it back by stealing home twice in the Harries 28.9 3rd. Level 6: Division 9-10: ing became an Olympic sport in 2000. Come to give Amador a six point advantage going and Avery McKay. Valley Plumbing also 6th. An RBI by Sofia Molina in the same into the swimming portion of the meet. The played a great game. Lizzie Loundagin inning tied the game. Great offense/defense Dons started a bit slow, losing the medley safely hit a great high fly hit up the middle. and a thrilling diving catch by Tim McGuire relay, but began to right the ship when Iris Aviana Easterday’s first at bat a great hit Team–Alain Pinel Realtors catcher Courtney Brand won the 200 free with Paris Sinclair also up the middle. Kaitlyn Price hit the Dinelli. Top Players: Association Manage- and Roshni Nair going 3-5 behind her. The ball straight to the pitcher but beat it out at ment Solutions (AMS) - Anamaria Beard, Dons didn’t win next event, the IM, but 1st. Top Players: Valley Plumbing - Aviana Sofia Molina, Jaimie Rodgers; Tim McGuire still gained a couple of points when Rachel Easterday, Lizzie Loundagin, Kaitlyn Price; Team–Alain Pinel Realtors - Caroline Clark, Knowles, Cate MacGregor and Lissi Knell ENT of San Ramon - Julia Byrne, Avery Courtney Dinelli, Laura Pianin. went 2-3-4. McKay, Erin Tsui T-Ball: Pumas vs. Care Bears: Ally After dropping four points in the 50 free, Micro Teal: Workbench True Value vs. Baez showed off her hitting skills with a Amador held a 42-36 lead. Knowles helped Pleasanton Glass: Workbench True Value’s big hit out to the infield. Ava Kenitzerand them expand their lead by winning the fly Anika Kapp did a great job in the field and played great defense. All the girls of both with Lillian Sun and Knell coming in third got a big hit. Elizabeth Holmyer was a great teams played well together and showed great and fourth. The lead expanded to 22 points, pitcher and catcher for the team and got a team work. Top Players: Pumas: Ally Baez, 66-44, with a sweep in the 100 free. Brand, big hit. Emily Mackin made a terrific play Gianna Masinter and Isabella Montague; Eva Chang and Elaina Gates got to the wall at 3rd base stopping a run and had a big hit. Care Bears: Ava Kenitzer, Isabella Bronson ahead of all of Cal’s swimmers. Pleasanton Glass’s Natasha Hicks did a ter- and Ivy Childers-Nvelle Kirsten Brand won the 500 free to help rific job as catcher. Jessica Lund hit a great push the Dons lead up another four points pop fly in the first inning. Kelly Hsieh fielded and, after dropping a pair of points in the a tough grounder and was able to prevent it Phantom Lacrosse 200 free relay, Amador put the meet away from going into the outfield. Phantom Lacrosse results: when Kirsten Brand and Sun went 1-2 in Marleen Armstrong–Farmers Insurance U15 Phantoms vs Danville Venom: the backstroke with Elle Surber finishing vs. Joanne Bryant–State Farm: Brooke Har- Livermore 7, Danville 4: On this rare Friday fourth. man hits strong off girl pitch, Marissa Macias evening game, the Livermore U15 Lacrosse scoops grounders, and Sophia Blaschka club came out on top with seven goals on pitched solid. Laila Fuentes hit great, Emily the Venom home turf. Midfielders S. Her- Morgan Ingram, Erin Walsh, and Ali Mayer pitched and hit well, Maddie Neves rera and K. Wright had outstanding games Gonsman each won a pair of individual hit through the infield. Top Players: Marleen playing the transition game and covering events and Walsh and Gonsman each swam Armstrong–Farmers Insurance - Sophia both ends of the field. Offensive summary: on two first place relay teams to pace the Blaschka, Brooke Harman, Marissa Macias; B. Broklesby 1; H. Goold 1; D. Marks 4; K. Amador Valley High School JV girls swim- Joanne Bryant–State Farm - Laila Fuentes, Wright 1; Goalie J. Faith: 5 saves ming and diving team to a 125-58 win over Emily Mayer, Maddie Neves Cal High. The Dons dominated the meet, Mini Teal: TG Information Systems finishing first in all 12 events. 7, GFI Stainless 3: Home team Pitcher, Livermore National LL Ingram won the two distance events Sarah Banholzer, played a solid game, and Livermore National Little League taking the 200 and 500 free races while delivered a strike-out in the 1st inning and results: Gonsman, showing her versatility took the hit for a single at the top of the 5th for GFI AAA Division: Diamondbacks 6, 50 free and the 100 backstroke. Gonsman Stainless. Hayley Kolon hit an awesome ball Cardinals 1: Colby Smith had a good game also led off the winning medley relay team at the bottom of the 3rd and Julia Simmons at the plate, helping the Diamondbacks to a and swam on the winning 200 free relay made several great plays at 1st base and got 6-1 victory over the Cardinals on Friday at team along with Katie Micheletti, Kylie a single and scored for GFI Stainless. In the Junction. Smith went 2-2, drove in one and Copenhagen and Walsh. Walsh won the end, Cordelia Stewart celebrated a birthday scored one run. Smith singled in the first The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 - PAGE 7

Fusion Soccer Families Host English Visitors By Patricia Koning comprising two teams, from “This is something I’ve been soccer tour. “It was pretty amaz- Last Friday, the Livermore Fu- Ilford County High in Barking- trying to make happen for some ing. I’m still in touch with the sion Soccer Club U14 premiere side, England spent the weekend time,” says Ben Graham, director family that hosted me,” he says. boys team faced off against Ilford in Livermore as part of a tour of of coaching for the Livermore “It might be the reason I’m living County High in a friendly game California that has included stops Fusion Soccer Club. “Hosting in the United States now.” of football – not the football of in San Francisco, Fresno, and Los players from another country For the Livermore players wide receivers and helmets, but Angeles. The U13 Ilford County is really a great experience for and their families, hosting the the game where you kick the ball High team played against a everyone.” visitors was not just a chance to with your foot, what Americans team from Pleasanton’s Ballistic Graham should know – a na- meet peers from a different part call soccer. United Soccer Club on Friday tive of England, his first trip to of the world, it was also a chance A total of 28 soccer players, afternoon. the United States was on a similar to learn about what soccer is like in a different environment. As Graham puts it, “In England, to the State Championship meet and learn always-popular commemorative T-shirt, Keck has appeared in twelve games for football is everything.” more about the sport. Admission is free. beverages and a delicious barbecue lunch, the Bruins as a freshman, including three As schedules become available, they will catered by Outback Steakhouse, and a huge starts. Before coming to UCLA, he led the Ben Dupuis, one of the Fu- be posted to Springtime’s website at www. raffle. The family BBQ begins at 10:00 East Bay Athletic League in batting average, sion players, says the idea of an tumblingandtrampoline.com a.m., and includes the Outback’s tri-tip or home runs, and RBIs as a junior at Amador chicken, side salad, chips, and fruit. Run international matchup was excit- Valley High School in Pleasanton, Calif. ing. “I may never have another Bocce Kits for Rent entrants receive a meal ticket with paid “It’s great to see him getting action this race registration - extra meal tickets can spring, especially when you consider some opportunity like this in my life,” The Livermore Area Recreation and Park be purchased at the event for $12 (adults) District is making bocce ball kits available and $7 (kids 12 and under for a choice of a of the high-caliber upper classmen that are he says. for rent to the public. hamburger or a hotdog). in front of him. He is a versatile guy who can His family hosted two of the Bocce ball kits can be checked out for a The Memorial Run will be held at not only play the outfield but is also capable week at a time from the Robert Livermore Shadow Cliffs Regional Regional Park, of being in the infield,” said Knaggs. English players. Also hosting Community Center. The kits are available at located at 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. Moore had an outstanding junior season were the McGreer, Garcia, Ortiz, the front counter from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in and race-day registration will open for Mater Dei High School in 2011. Shang, and Paiva families. Monday through Friday. at 7:30 a.m., 10K will start at 8:20 a.m. and Kaprielian was named the CIF Southern Rental for one week is $20, plus a $40 the 5K will follow at 9:00 a.m. The Kid’s Mile Section Division III Player of the Year and Maria Chacon broadcast the refundable deposit by credit card or cash – a will begin around 10:15 a.m. The post-race Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year. game live via Livestream to the total of $60. The $40 deposit is refundable if awards ceremony and barbeque are scheduled The AppleSox open the 2012 season on equipment is returned in good condition. Kits families in England. After the to start around 11:00 a.m. the road against the Bellingham Bells on June are rented on a first-come, first-served basis; For more CPOA’s Memorial Run and Friday evening match, the Liver- reservations are not available in advance. 1st. The team will return to Paul Thomas Family Barbeque information and/or an Sr. Field to start a six-game homestand more and Ilford players went to Rental of a bocce ball kit does not guarantee application, contact On Your Mark Events a bocce ball court will be available. beginning with the home opener on June dinner together at Beeb’s, where at 209-795-7832, or visit their website. To 5th against the Bend Elks. The Robert Livermore Community Cen- register online, go to Active.com. Graham recognized Ilford player ter is located at 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Bothwell Park is located at 2466 Eighth Faiyaz Anwar as the “Man of St., Livermore. For more information, call Golf for Baseball Sports Performance the Match” for his outstanding 925-373-5700. A golf tournament to raise funds for The Sports Performance Institute (SPI) midfield play. He was awarded Granada High School baseball will be held of San Ramon Regional Medical Center Thurs., May 3 at The Course at Wente Vine- invites student athletes, coaches, trainers, a game ball signed by all of the Golf Tournament yards in Livermore. and parents to a free educational 2012 Fusion players. Youth Soccer Symposium, Strategies for A Golf Tournament to benefit the Registration begins at noon with a Graham also presented Liver- Granada and Livermore High Safe and Sober shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Bogey is your Healthy Performance, on Saturday, May 12. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Grad Night is set for Fri., April 20 at Poppy friend. The symposium will be held in the South more Fusion shirts to all of the There was a battle for the ball, as Ilford and Fusion soccer teams Ridge Golf Course in Livermore. Fee of $600 for a foursome includes Conference Room in the South Building Ilford players and Livermore This will be a 4 player scramble format; 18-holes of golf, cart, and soda/beer/water. located on the San Ramon hospital campus played a match last week. 10 a.m. driving range, 11 a.m. registration, All proceeds go directly to Granada High at 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Fusion sweatshirts to the coach- noon putting contest, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Baseball Continental breakfast and registration will ing staff. The Ilford players gave start at 8 a.m. The presentation will be from 6 p.m. dinner, auction, awards. The goal is to raise enough money for Fusion a ribbon with the match here and there is more green,” Livermore Fusion players to his Prizes, raffles and awards during the construction of new batting cages. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Sports medicine physicians will discuss says Aneel. “The referees are home country. event. Fee of $135 per golfer includes green A BBQ dinner with players and coaches details, which will be used to more lenient too.” “This was just a great experi- fees, carts and range balls, $5 gift shop mer- will be held as well. Baseball players will injury prevention, research updates on per- formance mechanics, and risk factors for create a framed collage for the chandise spend, box lunch, champion dinner act as caddies. Prizes will be awarded for Livermore Fusion office. Ilford County High player ence – an opportunity to show the buffet and beverage cart service available; 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, the longest drive and injuries in young soccer players. Following the lectures participants will move to the Ajay Mahil commented that English players what Livermore dinner only is $25 per person. closest to the pin. Raffle tickets will be sold On Saturday, the Ilford play- the pitches – fields – are more is all about and to learn from Sponsorships are available. For infor- at the tournament. SPI gym, where hospital sports trainers and physical therapists will teach exercises and ers and eight Fusion players and mation, contact Linda Jarrell at lbjarrell@ For tournament information, contact Joe their families attended a San Jose professional. “They are bigger them,” says Bret Dupuis, Ben’s comcast.net or 381-0151. Cousins, Avnet Joseph.Cousins@Avnet. conditioning techniques designed to reduce injuries and develop performance. and some have flood lights,” he father. “I would recommend this com. For Granada baseball information, Earthquakes game. The players, says. “Back home, sometimes experience to any soccer team contact Corrigan Willis, Head Baseball Physician speakers include: Michael along with other Bay Area soc- Memorial Run Coach at [email protected]. Michlitsch, M.D., orthopedic surgeon; Ron- we play on dirt. In England there that has the opportunity. Our The California Peace Officers Associa- nie Mimran, M.D., neurosurgeon; Charles cer teams, helped form the rally is more mud than grass in many team has a great memory now of tion (CPOA) invites everyone to participate Preston, M.D., orthopedic surgeon; and Ian tunnel at the start of the game. in a very special event honoring those who’ve Amador Grad to AppleSox Stine, M.D., orthopedic surgeon. On Sunday afternoon the English places.” playing an exciting, international lost their lives in the line of duty, while mak- A first-year outfielder along with two Space is limited and reservations are Graham hopes to host more game.” ing our lives safer. The 4th Annual California required. Please call 800.284.2878 or register players departed Livermore for visiting English teams in the For more information on Fu- Peace Officers Association’s Memorial Run on www.OurSanRamonHospital.com on the next stop on their tour. and Family Barbecue will be held on Satur- Find an Event under Orthopedics. “The highlights of this won- future and to take some of his sion, visit www.fusionsc.org. day, May 12, at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, Pleasanton. This is an extraordinary way to derful experience were the activi- salute those who have given the ultimate Stroke Classes ties after our match against the sacrifice, while at the same time supporting The Dublin Swim Center is offering a Ilford team, including attending their families and co-workers who are left new Competitive Stroke program that begins behind to cope with the tragic loss. this spring. Classes begin April 16. Swim- a San Jose Earthquakes game All proceeds from this family oriented mers will have the opportunity to sign up for together. It was also intriguing to event will go directly to the Concerns of Advanced Swimming Technique classes that learn about the different cultures, Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) (California work on improving specific stokes or you can even though we speak the same Chapter), a non-profit organization whose choose one of the Preseason Conditioning sole mission is to assist with the rebuilding classes to prepare for the upcoming swim language,” says Ethan Shang, a of lives of surviving family members and member of the Fusion team. affected co-workers of law enforcement of- season. Visit www.DublinRecGuide.com to ficers killed. Each year, between140 and 160 register for these classes and other programs For Ilford County High play- officers are killed, while carrying out their offered by the City of Dublin Parks and ers Aneel Mahmoud and Sahi sworn duties. Their families and co-work- Community Services Department. For more Sivapalan, this was their first ers are left to cope with these tragic losses. information please call (925) 556-4500. C.O.P.S has more than 15,000 members and time visiting the United States. provides resources and assistance to help “Everything is more spaced out these families rebuild shattered lives. There Golf Tournament is no membership fee to join C.O.P.S., for The Las Positas College Veterans First the price paid is already too high. Program needs golfers to play in the 6th The Memorial Run’s 10K & 5K Walk Annual Charity Golf Tournament, May & Run courses are made up of small roll- Photograph of Chris Keck courtesy 19, at the Monarch Bay Golf Club in San ing-hill trails that run throughout the scenic of the UCLA Sports Information Leandro. Play is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. The Kid’s Department. by a dinner and raffle at The Englander 1-mile run is laid out through a portion of from 1 to 5 p.m. the park’s lawn area. incoming recruits from UCLA will be a part Foursome fee is $550-$600 (reserve Trophies will go to the top 5K and 10K by April 20 and receive a $50 discount). male and female finishers, with medals given of the AppleSox this season. Outfielder Chris three deep in designated age groups in the Keck, outfielder Ty Moore, and right-handed Individual fee is $140-$150 ($10 discount 5K and 10K runs for both male and female pitcher James Kaprielian will spend their before April 20). The fee includes greens participants. Special awards will also be summer playing in Wenatchee. fee, cart, players lunch, balls, tees, hole-in- given to all kids participating in the Kids’ “It’s so nice to have our relationship one contest entry, complete BBQ dinner, Fun Run (ages 12 and under). with such an accomplished Pac-12 school,” and beverages. The entry fee for the 10K or 5K Walk/Run said AppleSox head coach Ed Knaggs of To register contact Mark Wodyka at is $35.00 pre-registered or $40.00 (after the Bruins, who are ranked No. 5 in this 510-673-6350, [email protected], or May 8 and race-day). The Kids’ Fun Run is week’s Top 25 poll from Baseball America. register online at www.englanderpub.com. $20.00 pre-registered or $20.00 (after May “Their success speaks for itself and we are 8 and race-day). Entry fee will include the fortunate to get the caliber of players that they send us.”

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The event will take place Real Estate Staging welcome, but be aware trails are dirty Shopping Center off of Santa have a vested interest in providing a 13 must be accompanied by an adult, surrounding the Pinnacle Clubhouse The Las Positas College Com- and rocky in some areas. Please call Rita Rd.). and all volunteers under 18 must have in the PRFTA housing area from munity Education Program will offer stable foundation of moral values to the Ranger Office at 925-960-2400 In 2010 San Ramon Regional our youngsters.” waiver signed by a parent/guardian. 1000-1400 on April 21. three professional real estate staging for directions to the Nature Area Medical Center purchased Insight To register for the clean-up event visit The event will consist of several courses taught by five-time Emmy Details of Dr. Pejham’s other Entrance if needed. 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These Technician, with the company’s diagnostic services in one convenient, are free. how to develop a business model rants and much more. For more information about Forest could include such things as face Choice Award distinction. free-standing facility in Pleasanton,” Go to the Tri-Valley Community painting, making balloon animals or specialized to your needs and goals; The Choice Award is RDO Equip- Home Farms Historic Park call (925) practical “nuts and bolts” informa- said Gary Sloan, CEO San Ramon TV website at www.trivalleytv.org to other types of entertainment for kids. ment Co.’s unique performance Regional Medical Center. “The register to be a “Lucky Fan.” There 973-3284 or visit www.SanRamon. Patrick would make the arrangements tion; administrative and management recognition program that recognizes ca.gov. Forest Home Farms Historic policies; the CSP 8-7-6-5 approach Pleasanton Diagnostic Imaging is no charge. TV30 will randomly with Camp Parks. 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PARKING (continued from page one) eral speakers during the public area would be contained within volves whether I-580 would need Supervisor Scott Haggerty plan at the first of April. It de- be funded and constructed to its comment period. Others were the urban growth boundary. to be widened to accommodate said that the measure is more termined that high speed rail is ultimate high speed rail vehicle BART. Another issue considers than BART to Livermore. It not appropriate in some places. configuration until after comple- concerned about the requirement One speaker asked how much tion of Phase 1. to build housing in order to gain parking is available in Pleasanton the overall costs per ridership includes funds for street re- Conventional service would to determine how BART would pairs, trails and more. BART to be used to reach Sacramento, The city is looking to the the needed funding to build the and Dublin. The reply was 1100 Altamont Corridor Project for extension and station. spaces at the new west station and stack up against other transit Livermore is one of the marque Oakland and San Jose, develop- projects. projects. ing a more intermodal service. funding to extend BART to Assistant City Engineer Bob 4000 at the east BART location. Greenville. Vinn explained that there is a Robert Allen said that it would Work will begin on a project Livermore Mayor John The plan calls for construction requirement to build housing in be better to provide parking, level environmental impact re- Marchand added that to date of interim project elements for order to meet regional funding rather than housing around the view, which is expected to take Livermore has contributed $265 blended service by 2018 and about two years. Alternatives to million, which was for opera- feeder service by 2025. polices. The city would prepare a station. be studied would be no project, tions. The cost of the extension The Altamont Corridor Rail station area plan to include what Valerie Raymond pointed out a transportation demand option is estimated at between $800 mil- Project with the ACE train would housing will look like, how tall that a fair number of people will with buses taking riders to the lion and $1.2 billion. The City of be one link in the service. Stacey and how dense it would be. “We arrive by car. “We need to make Dublin-Pleasanton BART sta- San Jose contributed $4 billion to Mortensen said, “We are talking would have to adjust policies sure it is as easy as possible to tion, diesel multiple units (similar the extension planned there. “We about one train an hour at peak under local control to meet the access the station.” to e-BART to Brentwood), and are trying to find capital dollars service periods. The state budget density requirement,” he added. Several key issues will be the proposed Phase I concept of for the Livermore extension. A provides a little over $3 million Local policies in place in the addressed in upcoming studies. BART with feeder buses. year ago, there was no way to to plan a BART connection with area include the Scenic Corridor, One issue would be land use Pat Ferguson complained that make that happen. Measure B3 is ACE.” Airport Protection Area and an around the station to determine Livermore residents had been the first time a funding source has The Altamont portion of high urban growth boundary. its consistency with regional paying for BART for 40 years. been identified to bring BART to speed rail would be part of Phase The planned development growth strategy. A second in- “We were never told we would Livermore.” 2 in the system. It is not likely to have to build high density hous- One speaker suggested, “The Cash Mob Planned to Take Place in ing around the stations. There is extension is just barely to Liver- no guarantee we will get BART.” more. The idea is to relieve traffic Downtown Livermore on April 18 Her concern was Measure B-3, on the freeway. A station at Isabel which if approved would create won’t help. You need to go to the On April 18th, at 6 p.m., Cash old Railroad Depot. The name a permanent 1 cent sales tax with other side of Livermore (Green- Mob is coming to Downtown of lucky retail location will be funds to be used for transporta- ville Road).” Livermore. drawn from a hat and the mob tion. She wasn’t sure she wanted Another speaker said he was A cash mob is a group of (yes, you are part of the mob) to support the idea of more disappointed that BART would people who assemble at a local will descend upon the business money going to BART without not be going into central Liver- business and all buy items from to shop and give them a boost in a guarantee that it would extend more. “It was a lost opportunity that business. sales to keep ‘em thriving. to Livermore. Of the Phase I for Livermore to develop in a The purpose of these mobs This National movement is a proposal, she commented, “You good, long term way.” is to support both the local busi- way to say small business matters need to go back to the drawing HIGH SPEED RAIL nesses and the overall com- and to show local entrepreneurs board. You need more parking The working group also re- munity. that we appreciate their invest- and you need to address the re- ceived an update on the latest To participate, meet at the ment in the downtown. quired density.” proposals for high speed rail Livermore Downtown Inc. of- Cash Mob standard is to come The sales tax measure will be in California. The High Speed fice parking lot at 20 S. L Street, prepared to spend $20.00. on the November ballot. Rail Authority issued a revised

SCHOOLS (continued from page one) tion of the California Department the effectiveness of the school’s Schools earning the Distin- nition will be honored as Dis- of Education (CDE). Approved signature practices. guished School title agree to tinguished Schools at award applicants moved forward in the “Being named a Distinguished share their signature practices ceremonies where Torlakson will process, receiving a visit by a School was made possible be- with other schools and serve as present each school with a 2012 team of educators to validate the cause of the unified hard work mentors to other educators who Distinguished School plaque and full implementation of the sub- of the students, parents, and want to replicate their work. The flag. The event and awards are mitted practices. The visits were teachers,” said Arroyo Seco list of schools may be found on funded by donations from many conducted as a collaborative ef- Principal Stephan Bering. “The the CDE website at www.cde. of California’s most prominent fort between the CDE and county award validates our practices and gov. corporations and statewide edu- superintendents of schools. shows that student learning is at a Schools selected for recog- cational organizations. During the validation visits high level. We are all aglow with to Altamont Creek and Arroyo excitement over being named a Seco, the team interviewed and Distinguished School.” interacted with the Board of Beverly Tom, Principal at Trustees, students, teachers, Altamont Creek, stated, “Our classified staff, District admin- entire learning community is istrators, and the principal, as extremely excited about this well as parent representatives recognition. We know it takes from the Parent Teacher As- all of us working together to sociation (PTA), School Site ensure that students achieve their Council, and English Learner personal best. A dedicated staff, Advisory Committee. While involved parents, and awesome visiting classrooms, the team students made this recognition gathered additional evidence of possible. Go Wildcats!” The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 - PAGE 9 Extreme Summer Temperatures Are Predicted to be Normal in Future Extreme summer tempera- the consequences of increasing that the models project that previ- temperatures, Duffy said. A second statistical analysis “The South, Southwest and tures are already occurring more greenhouse gas concentrations ously rare summer temperatures Duffy and Tebaldi performed showed that this increase also is Northeast are projected to ex- frequently in the United States, than with the effects of natural will occur in well more than 50 a statistical analysis showing very unlikely to be due to chance perience the largest increases and will become normal by mid- climate variability,” said Duffy, percent of summers by mid- that the increases in rare summer weather variations alone, such as in the frequency of unusually century if the world continues on who is the lead author of a report century throughout the lower temperatures seen in the later El Niños or La Niñas. hot summers,” Duffy said. “The a business as usual schedule of in a recent edition of the journal, 48 states. period are very unlikely to have Finally, the team evaluated strong increase in extremes in the emitting greenhouse gases. Climatic Change. “It is extremely The team first compared the occurred through chance weather model results for 2035-2064 Southwest and Northeast are ex- By analyzing observations unlikely that the observed in- period 1975-2000 to the preced- variations. (representing the middle of this plained by strong historical and and results obtained from climate crease has happened through ing 25 years, and found that both Next, Duffy and Tebaldi as- century) and found that extreme projected warming there. This models, a study led by Phil Duffy chance alone.” observations and results based sessed the present period, by summertime temperatures that result is based upon assuming a of the Lawrence Livermore Na- The geographical patterns on 16 global climate models using results obtained from cli- were rare during 1950-1979 are commonly used scenario for fu- tional Laboratory showed that of increases in extreme sum- show that summertime-average mate models for 1995-2024; they projected to occur in most sum- ture emissions of carbon dioxide, previously rare high summertime mer temperatures that appear in temperatures that were rare in found that summer temperatures mers throughout the 48-state the main driver of human-caused (June, July and August) tempera- observations are consistent with the earlier period occurred more that were extreme during 1950- region in the mid-century period. climate change. tures are already occurring more those that are seen in climate often in the later period, in certain 1979 occur more often in the For the mid-century, summertime “What was historically a one frequently in some regions of the model simulations of the 20th regions. The agreement between later time period. This supports mean temperatures that histori- in 20-year occurrence will occur 48 contiguous United States. century, Duffy said. observations and models demon- the conclusion that extreme cally occurred only 5 percent of with at least a 70 percent chance “The observed increase in Duffy and colleague Claudia strates that the models are able to summertime temperatures are al- the time are projected to occur at every year. This work shows an the frequency of previously Tebaldi, a senior scientist at the simulate changes in the occur- ready occurring more frequently least 70 percent to the time every- example of how climate change rare summertime-average tem- nonprofit news and research rence of extreme summertime in parts of the lower 48 states. where in the 48 state region. can affect weather extremes, as peratures is more consistent with group Climate Central, showed well as averages.”

Dr. Dennis W. Hewett lowed her avidly involved with the daily will be released later this year. of flowers, Barbara’s family has trips in the RV and saw a lot of Sept. 17, 1947 – April 5, 2012 dream of activities of her family, near and For more info on John’s band requested that donations be made this country. She especially en- Resident of Livermore becoming far. She touched the hearts of all please visit “relicskastle.com” to Hope Hospice. joyed the giant redwoods and the Dennis was a plasma physicist a n u r s e , who knew her and will be forever John was a true warrior. He mountains. Doing needlepoint heading the High Altitude Nucle- attending missed by so many. fought for life and to live life his Patricia J. Stone and gardening were two of Pat’s ar Effects n u r s i n g A Celebration of Life Service way! John never gave up hope of Resident of Valley Springs favorite activities. She was also project at school in will be held Sat., April 14 at 2 beating the cancer! John’s fight- Patricia J. Stone entered an expert at crossword puzzles Lawrence Denver. p.m. at Heritage Estates 800 E. ing spirit was an inspiration to all heaven on on April 6, 2012, in and cryptograms. And she loved Livermore In 1948, Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA. who knew him and he will surely Jackson, dark chocolate. She will be dearly N a t i o n a l Evelyn and Arrangements by Callaghan be missed. Until we meet again... CA. She missed by all who knew and Laborato- four other Mortuary. ROCK-ON and GODSPEED! was a lov- loved her and were blessed to ry. He held “recently There will be a small prayer ing wife have her in their lives. positions in capped” nurses came west to John Robert Mitchell service on Sunday night, April 15 and proud Pat is survived by her husband, magnetic Oakland, CA to begin their ca- April 15, 1966 to March 31, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Michael Parish mother of Richard Stone. She was preceded fusion re- reers. There she met Robert Ash- Resident of Livermore Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. nine chil- in death by her father and mother, search at worth (at a dance hall!), and they John Robert Mitchell, 45 Light refreshments will follow. dren, fif- Charles B. Schuchardt and Olive Los Ala- married in 1949. Bob and Evelyn year old resident of Livermore, A Funeral Mass will be said at teen grand- L. (Shaw) Schuchardt. She is sur- mos and at had two daughters and moved to passed away Saturday morning, St. Michael Church on Monday, children, vived by her children Marsha Gil- MIT before joining LLNL in Livermore in 1955 when the girls March 31, 2012 in his home, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. with an in- and seven lette (Ron), Nancy Lai (Dennis), 1984. Dennis served as a Center were still pre-schoolers, so that after a long battle with cancer. urnment to follow at St. Michael g r e a t - Laura Cutter (Keith), Michael Head for computational plasma Bob could be closer to work and He is survived by his parents, Cemetery. grandchildren. Stone (Meghan), Richard Stone physics in the Plasma Physics the girls could grow up in what Ken and Mary Aflague Mitchell, Arrangements by Holy Angels Pat was born on March 12, (Debbie), Eva (Stone) Smith, Research Institute (1991 to 1995) was then a “small town.” Their fiancée Tami Camacho Jensen, Funeral & Cremation Center 1927, in Findlay, Ohio, on the LeAnne (Stone) Aardahl, Cheryl and as Director in the Institute for brand new home on Stanford son Nikolas, daughter Kennedy, FD1974. family farm. When she was a (Stone) McClintock (Mike), and Scientific Computing Research Way would be Evelyn’s home for and siblings: David, Michael, young girl, her parents moved Gregory Stone (Kelli); brothers (1996-1997). nearly 50 years! The neighbor- Ann, and Elizabeth. Barbara Bone Corrin from Ohio to Reno, NV, where Charles Schuchardt and Daniel He was an advisor to several hood was full of young families John was born April 15, 1966 August 16, 1925 to April 1, 2012 her father coached football at Schuchardt; fifteen grandchildren Ph.D candidates and had been the with daughters, and provided and lived in Livermore all his Barbara Bone Corrin, age the University of Nevada. In and seven great-grandchildren. Stanford Alliance representative much social life during those life. He attended 1st through 8th 86, of Pleasanton, passed away 1942, during the war years, the Services will be held at Cal- for LLNL. In 1993 he was elected early days. grade at St. Michael’s School peacefully family moved to Livermore, CA, laghan Mortuary, 3833 East a Fellow of The American Physi- Evelyn became a substitute in Livermore and graduated in her sleep where Pat’s father was based at Avenue, in Livermore on Fri- cal Society. Last month he was teacher in the Livermore School Livermore High School in 1985. A p r i l 1 , the Naval Air Station. Pat was a day, April 20, 2012, at 11:00 the recipient of an award for the District, so that she could be After high school, he went to 2012, with 1945 graduate of Livermore High a.m. A reception will follow at HEART Conference Best Paper home summers with her children trade school to become a heavy her family School and a Livermore resident the Brookmeadow Park Club- for 2011. He was the author of as they grew. Evelyn was an equipment operator. John worked at her bed- for 46 years. She raised her house, 450 Charlotte Common, more than 80 scientific publica- active member of the Livermore at Knife River (formerly DSS), side. She family and was a caring mother Livermore. In lieu of flowers, tions. Presbyterian Church and later Preston Pipe Line and owned is survived and homemaker for most of that donations may be made in Pat’s Dennis received his BS in P.E.O., a women’s philanthropic his own company: “Mitchell by her hus- time. From 1969 to 1985, she name to a charitable organization Physics from Pittsburg State Col- organization. Evelyn always had Excavation.” band of 59 worked at Lawrence Livermore of choice. lege, Pittsburg, KS in 1969 where a kind word or gesture and smile John had a passion for life. years, Bill National Laboratory as a Librar- he was later selected as an Out- for those she met. Going to the gym and lifting C o r r i n , ian. Pat was devoted to her loving standing Alumni. He received his Evelyn is survived by her weights was a must. He went sons Bill husband of nearly fifty years, Ph.D in plasma physics from the daughter Linda of Morro Bay, CA to the gym every day until a (Jr.) Cor- Richard. University of Kansas in 1973. as well as her youngest brother few months ago; however, he rin of Long Beach and Gary Pat and Richard moved from Obituary/ Outside of work Dennis was Leroy Dubois of Birmingham, still managed to work out at Corrin of Toronto and daughters Livermore to Valley Springs in a private pilot and past president AL. All who knew her will home. John was adventurous Janet (Gary) Sears of Pleasanton 1988, where they resided for Memorium of the Flying Particles. Other miss her. and loved to travel. One place and Lyn (Terry) Aaker of Long the last twenty-three years of activities he enjoyed included he particularly enjoyed visiting Beach. She is also survived by her active life. She really en- Policies photography, tennis, skiing, bik- Patricia Keyser was his mother’s home in Guam two sisters, four grandchildren, joyed the rural life and traveling ing with his grandkids and going Resident of Livermore where he loved seeing the double and nine nephews and nieces. with Richard to visit family and Obituaries are published in to their sporting events. He had Patricia Keyser (McCarty) a rainbows every morning. Going The Corrin family moved friends. They took many road The Independent at no charge. a passion for knowledge and was longtime resident of Livermore, shooting in the hills with his bud- from Salinas to Pleasanton in interested and well read in a wide Ca, passed away in the early dies was always a pleasure. Most 1969. The center of their new life There is a small charge for variety of subjects. m o r n - of his weekends were spent on was the Pleasanton Presbyterian photographs in the obituaries. A loving husband, outstand- i n g o f his motorcycle with his friends, Church and its social activities. ing father and proud grandfather, March 15, riding the back roads. Barbara taught for fourteen years Dennis leaves his wife and soul John’s greatest passion was at Alisal School and was always Memorium ads can also mate Elizabeth (Betty) of 43 writing and playing his unique thrilled when former students and be placed in years, his daughters: Jennifer and critically acclaimed music. parents recognized her. While The Independent Rochez of Livermore and Kristen His instrument of choice became in her 60s she took tap dancing Hazelton of Seattle, WA, sons- guitar from the age of 12 when and piano lessons, loved playing when families want to honor in-law: Jonathan Rochez and he started professional lessons. tennis and bridge, and was well the memories of their loved Ryan Hazelton, grandchildren: In 1990 he formed a band “Call known for her award-winning ones. There is a charge for Christopher and Isabella Rochez. to Arms” which culminated in the pies and jams. He also leaves sisters: Barbara recording of a 14 track CD. After her 1986 retirement, memorium ads, based Stuart and Elaine Wallof, sister- John’s God given talent shined Barbara volunteered at Alisal on the size of the ad. in-law: Sharon Cowan, numerous on with the band Relic that John and Mohr Schools, where Janet family members and countless 2012. She was born in Okla- cofounded in 2000. Relic has teaches. She also enjoyed her friends. His family presence will homa City November 26, 1935, several albums in distribution, Community Bible Study group, Please send an email to be greatly missed. then moved to San Diego, Ca, and the most recent of these, practicing Jin Shin Jyutsu Japa- [email protected] Following his wishes no fu- as a young girl, to be raised by Trust, gained attention and praise nese healing arts, volunteering to receive additional neral services will be held. His her mother Alaska Gorden (de- of media press here and in Eu- at ValleyCare Hospital, and family will receive friends at the ceased) along with her 3 sisters rope. What one critic described performing at piano workshops. information. Rios-Lovell Estate Winery, 6500 and 1 brother. On October 26, as a “gloomy musical feast” of Her dear friendships with water Tesla Road on Friday, April 13 1956 Patricia wed James M. “powerful songs with a mysteri- exercise classmates brought her from 3-6 pm. Keyser in San Diego, Ca. ous, even strange but beautiful much joy. If you have a special memory Patricia was preceded in death atmosphere” combine with me- Please join us for a Celebra- of Dennis that you would like by her father Jack McCarty, dieval themed lyrics that convey tion of Life service to be held to share with his family, please brother Billie McCarty and sister a spiritually positive message. at CenterPointe Presbyterian email it to: hewett1@gmail. Imaleta Spencer (McCarty). She Much of his music was inspired Church, 3410 Cornerstone Ct., com. is survived by her loving husband by and about his long battle with Pleasanton, on April 21, 2012, JamesM. Keyser, Sister Evalue cancer and his final and greatest at 2:00 p.m. with a reception Evelyn Ashworth Shepard (McCarty), Letrice masterpiece “Dead Prophecy” immediately following. In lieu Resident of Livermore Vaughn (McCarty), her chil- Evelyn A. (Dubois) Ashworth, dren, daughter Debra S. Galvan 97, passed away on March 31, (Keyser), son-in-law Michael 2012 in Livermore CA. Galvan, son Timothy Keyser; Evelyn grew up with five grandchildren Marie Boyd, Gar- siblings on a small farm near nett Boyd, Jaime Perez (Keyser), Agra, KS. After graduating high Patrick Galvan, Amylisa Galvan. school, she taught K-8 in a near- Blake Keyser; great grandson, by one-room schoolhouse to help Adrian Perez. and many nieces support her family through the and nephews. depression years. Later she fol- Patricia was loved dearly, PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 WATER (continued from page one) wheeling fee to move the water cled water for some uses. That's considerations that should be ad- on the Atlantic Coast. Different experiments, or do what we can person per day, DRSRD for 164, to its pipes. already being done in Dublin, dressed. She said that she is not species live there. They react right now in other areas?" Livermore for 146 and Pleasan- Flores compared the desali- where ball fields and medians an opponent or proponent of the differently to the various doses Cook said much needs to be ton 195. Pleasanton started with nation cost to seven other ap- are irrigated, and in Livermore, desalination plant. of brine, she said. accomplished at the demand a higher baseline than the others. proaches for new water supply. where buildings' fire sprinklers Speaking to the brine issue, As for the power plant run- end. Water rationing in several The law states that the reduction Perhaps the most cost-effective is and some fire hydrants use the Reeb said that Suisun Bay is a ning the desalination plant, Reeb districts near her have reduced has to be 20 percent lower than an alternative Delta conveyance, water. relatively small place, and shal- estimated that 25 percent of its consumer demand to as low as the baseline. Zone 7 retailers which is sometimes referred to as MARINE LIFE, POWER lower than 30 feet in most places. carbon emissions could go into 109 gallons per day per person. have promoted voluntary con- a peripheral canal. AMONG ISSUES Brine would be concentrated into Suisun Bay. That would result Zone 7, as a water wholesaler, servation measures. The conveyance would cost The environmental issues five times its normal saltiness in in a toxic effect on plants and doesn't establish conservation Zone 7 currently guarantees Zone 7, a state water contractor, raised at the panel included the that bay, which will make it much animals. The carbon sinks to the goals, as mandated by SBX 7-7 100 percent water reliability, some $750 per AF, and have effect on marine life of dumping saltier than ocean water. bay bottom. to be in place by 2020. The water which means there won't be any the potential to bring in 12,000 highly concentrated salts into The presumption by many With all the brine pollution retailers set the goals. Cal Water shortages. However, that policy AF. Another 10,000 AF could Suisun Bay, and the pollution people is that the river washes considerations, a desalination is aiming for 158 gallons per is under review. be added from long-term water effects and cost of the power to the brine away. That's true only plant would work better on the transfers from Central Valley run the plant. in wet winters. Otherwise, the ocean, instead of in Suisun Bay, Water districts, a source that An EBMUD presentation of a brine settles on the bottom and said Reeb. She said that she is Public's Help Sought in Zone 7 already taps. That cost is slide show demonstrated that the kills off plants and animals that not advocating that one be lo- estimated at $1400 per AF. facility would draw 1060 kilo- provide food for other fish spe- cated there. Identifying Shooter Other sources include direct watt hours annually. EBMUD cies, said Reeb. CRITIC SAYS FOCUS The Livermore Police Depart- silver, and/or dark blue clothing. use of recycled water (providing compared it to the 600 kwh used SUISUN IMPORTANT ON DEMAND END ment received reports of shots The Dodge Durango was de- an additional 4000 AF at $1500 by the average refrigerator. By FOR FISH MIGRATION Debbie Cook from the Post- fired at the 1700 block of Walnut scribed as metallic blue or purple per AF), and injecting recycled comparison, the average annual Suisun Bay is an important Carbon Institute, a panel partici- St. in the early morning hours on in color. The driver was wearing water into the ground water use in a residence is 6600 kwh. gateway to the mating grounds pant, raised critical points about April 8. a red bandana on his head. basin. The power draw from de- for steelhead. It also has traffic desalination. Her experience has According to witnesses, four At least one stray bullet struck Valley residents resisted a salination would be added to that from striped bass. Too much come from Southern California Hispanic male adults were walk- an uninvolved, unoccupied ve- plan by DSRSD in the 1990s 6600 kwh for the family. salinity poses a threat to those desalination plants. The only ing in the area. One of the His- hicle parked near the intersection to run its treated wastewater Carol Reeb spoke at the semi- recreational fishing species, she plant built in the state was located panic male adults fired a handgun of Walnut St. at N. N St. There through reverse osmosis filters, nar concerning brine impact said. in Santa Barbara, and was decom- multiple times at a passing Dodge were no injuries or other associ- inject it into the ground, let it sit resulting from the discharge from EBMUD's slide show says missioned over problems. Cook Durango. All four men fled. The ated damage reported. there for five years, then pull it the potential desalination plant. that there would be no toxicity lives in Huntington Beach. Dodge was last seen heading The shooter may possibly be up in wells. She also talked about the power from the brine discharge. Six Cook said that the ongoing eastbound on Walnut St. The a Sureno gang member and the Opponents dubbed that idea plant's impact on Suisun Bay. dilution samples were tested, assumption is that cheap energy descriptions of the occupants shooting may be gang related. "toilet to tap." They convinced Reeb is a research assistant at ranging from 2.56 percent brine will power these plants, which of Dodge were unavailable. All Anyone with information Zone 7, as the guardian of the Hopkins Marine Station, which is to 100 percent. (The brine in the draw a big power demand for the involved parties were gone when concerning this crime or help in Valley's underground basin, to operated by Stanford University Suisun plant would be diluted by process. "Fossil fuels are a cheap the Livermore Police arrived at identifying the suspects is urged end its support for the project. in Monterey. treated waste water.) way of generating electricity. the scene. to contact Livermore Police Of- The regional water board later Reeb emphasized in talk- However, Reeb told The In- When push comes to shove, and The shooter was described as ficer Traci Rebiejo at (925) 580- rejected DSRSD's proposal. ing to The Independent that dependent that the agencies were we really have energy constraints, a Hispanic male in his 20’s. He 9665. Those who wish to remain Another idea is to store recy- she was talking about scientific taking their data from testing can we do these highly technical was said to be wearing black, anonymous may do so.

Photos - Doug Jorgensen Hunting eggs was the main attraction at Dublin's Eggstravaganza last Saturday. In addition to the egg hunt, other attractions include, face painting, jump houses, carnival games, bubble station, parachute games, imagination station, petting zoo, a photo opportunity with Peter Rabbit, music, refreshments and balloons by Crackers the Clown. The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 - PAGE 11

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Must be able to speak, licensed by the Contractors State 2468 Armstrong St., Liver- FILE NO. 463397 read and write English. License Board. State law also requires that contractors include Multi-Generational more, CA 94551 The following person(s) doing JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: their license numbers on all ad- This business is conducted by business as: Goodjet, 21889 We offer competitive pay a Corporation Ø Must be able to diagnose and repair various mechanical vertising. Check your contractor’s Skywest Dr., Hayward, CA and benefits including: status at www.cslb.ca.gov or The registrant began to trans- 94541, is hereby registered by or electrical concerns with equipment medical, dental, disability, Households Make a act business under the ficti- Ø Must perform all necessary preventative maintenance work (800)321-CSLB (2752). Unli- the following owner(s): Life Insurance, 401k, paid censed persons taking jobs less tious business name(s) listed in an effective and timely manner vacation and sick time. E/ above on N/A. SP Aviation, Inc., 21889 than $500 must state in their Skywest Dr., Hayward, CA Ø Initiates purchase orders for parts or machines O/E DVFM Tobacco-Free Signature of Registrants:s/: Ø Must keep all equipment in safe operating condition advertisements that they are not Comeback Anita Thompson, President 94541 company licensed by the Contractors State This business is conducted by License Board.” By Kelly DeYoreo This statement was filed with WorkflowOne is an EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled employer As the struggling economy continues to present challenges for the County Clerk of Alameda a Corporation WorkflowOne participates in E-Verify (a service of DHS and Please apply in person REAL ESTATE on February 16, 2012. Expires The registrant began to trans- SSA) for I-9 Form Employment Verification @ 5700 Las Positas many people’s finances, a growing number of people are making February 16, 2017. act business under the ficti- Road, Livermore, CA 94551. Inland Valley Publishing Co. Client Code:04126-00001 the decision that becoming roommates with Mom and Dad, or The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed Candidates please apply in person @ 5775 Brisa St, 56) ADULT CARE 3207. Published March 22, above on N/A. Livermore, CA 94550 Re: Legal Notice for an adult son or daughter, makes good financial sense. 29, April 5, 12, 2012. Signature of Registrants:s/: OR Independent Contractors Classified Ads The multi-generational American family household is staging Darrin Perdue, President, Wanted. Senior Home The Federal Fair Housing Act, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS online @ www.workflowone.com/careers Title VII of the Civil Rights a comeback - driven in part by the job losses and home foreclo- CEO Health Care. Must have ex- NAME STATEMENT Act of 1964, and state law sures of recent years but also by demographic changes that have FILE NO. 462540 This statement was filed with perience. Senior Solutions, Inc (925)443-3101. prohibit advertisements for The following person(s) doing the County Clerk of Alameda housing and employment been gathering steam for decades. business as: CBI, 1508 Shat- on March 29, 2012. Expires 160) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY that contain any preference, Last year, an estimated 4.4 million U.S. homes held three tuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA March 29, 2017. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE/CALL IN BE WARY of out of area limitation or discrimination generations or more under one roof, a 15% increase from 3.8 94709, is hereby registered by The Independent Legal No. based on protected classes, the following owner(s): 3217. Published April 5, 12, companies. Check with the million households two years earlier, according to the latest data Reach over 27,000 homes by direct mail in local Better Business Bureau including race, color, religion, Cheeseboard Cooperative 19, 26, 2012. sex, handicap, familial status available from the Census Bureau. Inc, 1504 Shattuck Avenue, Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin & Sunol. before you send money or NOTICE of INVITING BIDS or national origin. IVPC does This represents a significant trend reversal. By middle of Berkeley, CA 94709 fees. Read and understand not knowingly accept any Notice is hereby given that Call (925) 243-8000 th This business is conducted by any contracts before you sign. advertisements that are in the 20 century, the extended family household had fallen out a Corporation sealed competitive bids will www.independentnews.com Shop around for rates. violation of the law. of favor with the American public. The registrant began to trans- be accepted in the office of the act business under the ficti- GSA-Purchasing Department, In 1900, about 57 percent of Americans lived in multi-genera- tious business name(s) listed County of Alameda, 1401 tional households. In 1940, about 25 percent of the population above on March 1, 2012. Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, lived in one; by 1980, a mere 12 percent did. Today, approxi- Signature of Registrants:s/: Oakland, CA 94612 NET- Carrie J. Blake, President WORKING/NORTH COUNTY mately 20 percent of U.S. households are multi-generational. This statement was filed with BIDDERS CONFERENCE A range of factors probably contributed to the decline, includ- the County Clerk of Alameda RFQ #900982 for Highland ing the rapid growth of the nuclear-family-centered suburbs and on March 6, 2012. Expires Hospital Acute Tower Re- March 6, 2017. placement (ATR) Project the decrease in the percentage of immigrants in the population. The Independent Legal No. (Phase 1) Medical Equip- The rise in the health and economic well-being of adults 3208. Published March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2012. ment: General Radiology ages 65 and older also contributed to this trend. Senior citizens Digital System – Thursday, were better able, physically and economically, to continue living FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m. NAME STATEMENT – General Services Agency, independently for many years after retirement. FILE NO. 462529 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room Since bottoming out around 1980, however, the multi-genera- The following person(s) do- nd 222, 2 Floor, Oakland, CA tional family household has mounted a comeback. The reversal ing business as: True Home NETWORKING/SOUTH Training, 51 Murdell Lane Apt COUNTY BIDDERS CON- has taken place among all major demographic groups, and it ap- #60, Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby registered by the FERENCE RFQ #900982 pears to be the result of a mix of social and economic forces. following owner(s): for Highland Hospital Acute One factor is the change in the median age of first marriage. Delano Ralph Araya, 51 Mur- Tower Replacement (ATR) Both men and women typically marry about five years later than dell Lane Apt #60, Livermore, Project (Phase 1) Medical CA 94550 Equipment: General Radiol- they did in 1970, according to the Pew Research Center. This business is conducted by ogy Digital System – Friday, Many unmarried twenty-somethings, and even thirty-some- an Individual April 20, 2012, 10:00 a.m. things, continue to live with their parents, particularly in an The registrant began to trans- – Public Works Agency, 951 act business under the ficti- Turner Court, Room 230 A/B/ economy where jobs are difficult to find. tious business name(s) listed C, Hayward CA Responses Another factor has been immigration from societies where above on N/A. Due by 2:00 pm on May 25, multi-generational living is the norm. A number of these new im- Signature of Registrants:s/: 2012 County Contact: Kai Delano Araya, Owner Moore (510) 208-4882 or via migrants have grandparents, parents, and adult children all living This statement was filed with email: kai.moore@acgov. under the same roof, and all helping to support the family. the County Clerk of Alameda org Attendance at Networking This trend toward two or three generations living in the on March 6, 2012. Expires Conference is Non-manda- March 6, 2017. same household accelerated in 2007, the beginning of the Great tory. Specifications regarding The Independent Legal No. Recession. 3209. Published March 29, the above may be obtained April 5, 12, 19, 2012. at the Alameda County GSA Loss of jobs, income, and home equity caused many families Current Contracting Oppor- to reevaluate the idea of combining resources and expenses. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tunities Internet website at NAME STATEMENT www.acgov.org. With life expectancies increasing, baby boomers retiring, and FILE NO. 462974 4/12/12 these new retirees having less home equity and a smaller pension The following person(s) doing CNS-2293081# business as: Ryan McHale than they may have planned, many expect the number of families Winery, 3854 Pestana Way, THE INDEPENDENT Legal No. 3219 “doubling up” will continue to accelerate. Livermore, CA 94550, is For multi-generational households, there is often a nice payoff. hereby registered by the fol- ANIMALS lowing owner(s): Not only do they save money, but with multiple wage earners, (1)Christopher J. Sorensen 2) CATS/ DOGS they are better able to avoid a financial hardship. This type of (2)Margaret McHale So- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for household appears to serve as an economic “safety net.” rensen, 3854 Pestana Way, adoption information contact Livermore, CA 94550 Valley Humane Society at The Pew Research Center reported that the poverty rate among This business is conducted by (925)426-8656. those who live in multi-generational homes was 12.6 percent in Husband and wife The registrant began to trans- Adopt a new best friend: 2010 (the most recent data available), compared to 15.7 percent act business under the ficti- TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- for those who didn’t live with other adults other than their spouse tious business name(s) listed mal Rescue, offers animals above on N/A. for adoption every Saturday or partner. Signature of Registrants: and Sunday, excluding most Nicolas Retsina of Harvard University’s Business School says, s/: Christopher J. Sorensen, holidays. On Saturdays from “It’s such an advantage to have multiple wage earners in the same Owner 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are This statement was filed with available at the Pleasanton household when the economy is still struggling.” Retsina says the County Clerk of Alameda Farmers Market at W. An- he expects the multi-generational housing trend to continue. on March 19, 2012. Expires gela and First Streets. Two Many families find that by sharing the home, they are saving March 19, 2017. locations will showcase cats The Independent Legal No. only: Petsmart in Dublin from thousands of dollars a month in duplicate costs. Grandparents 3210. Published March 29, 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet might help with child care, and young adults might assist their April 5, 12, 19, 2012. Extreme in Livermore from 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, older relatives with home maintenance or chores requiring more FICTITIOUS BUSINESS cats are available at Petsmart physical strength. NAME STATEMENT in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, Home builders have taken note of the trend. “The reces- FILE NO. 462896 and Pet Extreme in Livermore The following person(s) doing from 12:00 to 4:00. For more sion caused doubling up to save money - and the story is still business as: True-Tek Sales information, call Terry at (925) unfolding,” said Steve Melman of the National Association of and Marketing, 2428 Via de 487-7279 or visit our website Home Builders. los Milagros, Pleasanton, CA at www.tvar.org 94566, is hereby registered by The long-term impact, Melman said, is that more families will the following owner(s): FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Tek Dawg Sales LLC, 2428 Cat & kitten adoptions now want bigger homes, with more bedrooms or flexible floor plans Via de los Milagros, Pleasan- at the new Livermore Petco to accommodate their extended families. ton, CA 94566 on Saturdays from 10:00AM In fact, so many relatives are already moving in with one This business is conducted by to 2:30PM. We have many another that builders are starting to construct homes to accom- a Limited liability company adorable, tame kittens that The registrant began to trans- have been tested for FIV & modate them. Instead of offering a two-car garage, for instance, act business under the ficti- FELV, altered & vaccinated. builders will design the house with a one-car garage and use tious business name(s) listed We also have adult cats & above on 2/16/2012. the extra space for a guest room, explained Valerie Dolenga, a Signature of Registrants:s/: ranch cats for adoption. spokeswoman for Pulte Homes. Vern Klein, Principal This statement was filed with Toll Brothers has started incorporating multi-generational liv- the County Clerk of Alameda ing arrangements into its home designs. A ground floor bedroom on March 15, 2012. Expires and bath, an in-law unit over the garage, or a guest suite with March 15, 2017. The Independent Legal No. kitchenette where a family room might have been are some ideas 3211. Published March 29, their home designers are incorporating into floor plans. April 5, 12, 19, 2012. Sharing a home with parents or adult children presents some FICTITIOUS BUSINESS unique challenges, but also potential rewards. For some, shared NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 462583 living space is a choice that enhances family relationships and The following person(s) doing bonding across generations. For others, it is based on economic business as: Kimchi House, necessity, or the disability of a parent or adult child. 3170 Santa Rita Rd #A2, Pleasanton, CA 94566, is For a variety of reasons, more households with parents, chil- hereby registered by the fol- dren and grandparents living under the same roof may be a trend lowing owner(s): that will continue for some time. Hye Chong, 3226 Mandevilla Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Kelly DeYoreo is a Realtor with This business is conducted by Prudential California Realty, Livermore an Individual The registrant began to trans- act business under the ficti- tious business name(s) listed above on N/A. Signature of Registrants:s/: Hye Chong This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on March 7, 2012. Expires March 7, 2017. The Independent Legal No. 3215. Published April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012. PLACE YOUR FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE/CALL IN FILE NO. 463281 The following person(s) do- Reach over 27,000 homes ing business as: Kali Kou- ture, 1883 2nd Street, Liver- by direct mail in Livermore, more, CA 94550, is hereby Pleasanton, Dublin & Sunol. registered by the following owner(s): (1)Joseph M. Hill (2)Robin A. Hill, 2061 Pleasant View Lane, Livermore, CA 94550 This business is conducted by PAGE 12 - The Independent, APRIL 12, 2012 Variety of Activities Planned During Wildflower Festival Sunol Regional Wilderness The usual $5 parking fee will will be holding its ninth annual be charged. Shuttle service is Spring Wildflower Festival on available once parking lots are Saturday April 14, 2012 from 11 full, but carpooling is encour- am – 4 pm. aged. Call 1 (888) 327-2757 or The festival will take place visit www.ebparks.org for more near the Old Green Barn Visi- information. tor Center at Sunol Regional Wilderness at the end of Geary Road off of Calaveras. Anyone with an interest in wildflowers or nature is encouraged to attend – there is something for all ages and abilities. Interpretive staff will provide fun and easy ways to identify wildflowers and the best places and times to see different varieties. Nature slideshows, exhibits, and hikes of various lengths and subjects will be offered throughout the day. Hikes range Pleasanton Middle School students worked to raise funds for the Pennies for Patients campaign for from kid-friendly, seniors, tots the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). They collected $9,042.95 in donations. Last Thursday, in strollers, butterflies, and eth- student leaders presented the check to LLS. Erin Lutsko, Pennies for Patients Campaign Manager, nobotany, to longer flower hikes said that in her five years running the campaign, this is the single largest donation she’s seen. to Little Yosemite and its famed “To see such a record-breaking donation from children, who expect nothing in return, that’s waterfalls. amazing,” said Ms. Lutsko. “This donation will make such a difference in the lives of our patients.” Activities also include arts In recognition of their fund-raising achievement, Pleasanton Middle School has been designated and crafts, face painting, henna Champions of Change. body art, slideshows and music. There are no food concessions in the park so visitors should bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the great outdoors. The event is free to the public. Public Input Sought on Proposed Changes in Wheels Bus Service Due to changing demand for developments are completed of limited service on route 8 on transit services in the Tri-Valley, further to the east and northeast Sundays. the Livermore Amador Valley of Dublin, expansion of existing • “Rapid” Line Service Transit Authority (LAVTA), op- Wheels routes 2, 201, and 202 Frequency - Consideration to erator of the Wheels bus system, are being considered for the area. reduce the current peak period is seeking input from the public Potential new service segments frequency from 10 to 15 min- on proposed service changes that include the northern parts of Fal- utes in order to better align the would add service to portions of lon and Tassajara Road, as well service with current demand and the Tri-Valley where services do as Positano Parkway. with the 15-minute frequency of not currently exist and additional • West Dublin Service - The BART trains. adjustments to improve system “V” portion of Wheels route 3 is • Service Restorations - efficiency. being considered to be broken Although the funding outlook “We are reaching out to the out separately and to operate as and budget for the next several public in several ways so they a school tripper only. The fre- fiscal years has not yet been de- have the opportunity to com- quency of the current weekday termined, input is sought on the ment,” explained Don Biddle, service on the main route 3 may potential restoration of some of LAVTA Board of Directors Chair be increased to 30 minutes. Input the cuts that were implemented and Dublin City Councilmember. is also sought as to the direction- in 2009, as well as other poten- “Wheels will hold a series of very ality of this service. tial new or expanded Wheels informal transit workshops where • Service to Bernal Property service. people are free to stop by when- - Input is sought as to whether Improvements to any route ever they are available during the certain trips of Wheels route 8 and area will be considered, two hour workshop to discuss the be aligned on the new portion of but particular attention is being service ideas with staff.” Valley Avenue between Bernal called to suggestions for im- The following workshops Avenue and Case Avenue. provements in high-volume cor- have been scheduled: • Del Prado to Harvest Park ridors, such as those of Wheels Tues., April 24, 4 to 6 p.m. – Discontinue Wheels school routes 10, 12, and 15. Potential Dublin Library, 100 Civic Plaza; tripper route 612 due to very improvements (on any line) Wed., April 25, 4 to 6 p.m. Pleas- low ridership, and reallocate re- could include longer service anton Library, 400 Old Bernal sources to improve other Wheels hours, higher trip frequencies, Ave.; Thurs., April 12, LAVTA lines serving Pleasanton, includ- and larger geographic cover- office, 4 to 6 p.m. Mon., May 7, ing the possible implementation age. 4 p.m. 1362 Rutan Court, #100, Livermore; LAVTA offices, 1362 Rutan Court, #100, Livermore. All meetings are served by Wheels and are ADA acces- sible to people with disabilities. To request translation services, please call 925-455-7555 at least 72 hours in advance of the workshop. For route and schedule information: Wheels Customer Service: 925-455-7500 or go on- line to www.wheelsbus.com. Proposed service changes: • East Dublin Service - As THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Art, Community, & Education

Three Programs Performed in Le Tableau Magnifique

Swan Lake

Le Tableau Magnifique, ballet one hour, which is ideal for the bal- and Adele complement the piece. $15 tickets available for students company for Livermore School let novices in the audience as well The final program offers ex- and seniors. of Dance, will perform the 2011 as for seasoned attendees. cerpts from Aladdin. Set to Carl Le Tableau Magnifique was cre- - 2012 season repertoire at The The second piece is a contem- Nielsen’s beautiful score, this ated in 2008 by Livermore School Bankhead Theater on Friday, April porary ballet that follows three piece is visually stunning, fusing of Dance ballet director Shelly 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April unsuspecting travelers who are classical and contemporary styles Schoendienst to give dedicated 22 at 3:00 p.m. caught in a thunder storm and are with fabrics, flowers, and diverse ballet dancers the opportunity The Company will present three faced with the decision to remain movement. for growth and further develop- different programs starting with a outdoors in the elements or enter a Please contact The Bankhead ment of ballet technique through full-length production of the ballet dilapidated, eerie mansion. Their Theater at (925) 373-6800 or via intensive training in classical and classic, Swan Lake. The complete choice puts them in contact with their website at www.livermore- contemporary styles, while offer- story, with original choreography some very interesting figures. Mu- performingarts.org for tickets. ing performance opportunities at Three dancers perform in by Marius Petipa, will be told in sic from Roison Murphy, Queen, Tickets are $20, $22, and $24 with local and varied venues. Aladdin. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Art & Entertainment

Frequent Flyer returns for PCS concert

If you, a sensible person, have a “big wanderlust” like Nina Flyer does, you might not choose a bulky cello as your traveling companion. But Flyer, the Pacific Chamber Symphony’s principal cellist, has toted hers around the world—from Israel to Iceland and ports of call in between. “A flute probably would have been a better choice,” she agreed. The Pacific Masterworks Chorus will present two concerts. “But in terms of getting jobs, the cello was great.” The cello is always in demand, Flyer says, and hers has allowed Sing, Sing Ye Muses her to pay her way as teacher, The Pacific Masterworks Cho- Founded in 2010, the Pacific and Russia. In Russia, he presented soloist, and member of small en- rus presents two concerts high- Masterworks Chorus is devoted master classes at the St. Petersburg sembles and big orchestras while lighting five centuries of song in to providing great choral music. Conservatory of Music. He has she sees the world. But her Bay Nina Flyer praise of music and more. The The chorus is directed by Dr. Greg also served as guest conductor of Area anchor for the past 20 years concerts will be at 8 p.m. on Lyne and embraces a wide reper- the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. has been the Livermore-based a bass part, but by Mozart’s time Friday, April 20, at John Knox toire, works ranging from ancient Tickets are adults $20, seniors/ Pacific Chamber Symphony. She the instrument had gotten bigger Presbyterian Church in Dublin to modern. Greg Lyne holds a students $15. also holds an academic post at the and more complicated. “It was an and Saturday, April 21, at As- doctorate in choral conducting Advance ticket is purchase at University of Pacific’s Conserva- evolving instrument,” Flyer says. bury United Methodist Church in from the University of Northern www.BrownPaperTickets.com/ tory of Music, and is a member There’s a special delight play- Livermore. Colorado. He works full-time as profile/64198 of Trio 180, whose next concert ing with a chamber orchestra, she Ancient works by Josquin des a coach for choruses and quartets is April 27 at Old First Church in adds. “In a big orchestra the huge, Prés, John Blow and Heinrich throughout the country and as a San Francisco. massive sound is cool, but a cham- Schütz to modern songs by James clinician for musical ensembles of 'Jupiter' Featured Having just caught her breath ber orchestra is more intimate, so Mulholland, Ronald Staheli and all types. Lyne is also the musical after a recent trip to Iceland, Flyer we’re able to hear each other.” Edwin Ferguson will be per- director San Jose-based Voices in Work at Concert is keyed up for the April 14 PCS Before each program, the musi- formed. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Harmony. His reputation in choral concert at Livermore’s Bank- The Pacific Chamber Sym- cians typically come together for Serenade to Music and Felix directing, of all types of music, head Theater. On the program are Mendelssohn’s rarely heard Drei extends around the world. He has phony will feature Mozart’s mag- two or three rehearsals. “We are all nificent “Jupiter” Symphony in George Frideric Handel’s “Water well-trained musicians,” says Flyer Geistliche Lieder will be featured. conducted over 300 Festival and Music” and Symphony No. 41 in Danielle and Micah Naler will All-State choirs throughout the its final concert of the 2011-2012 of the 30 professional PCS players. st C major (Jupiter Symphony) by provide an instrumental interlude U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, season. The “Jupiter” is the 41 , “We have been rehearsing our parts and accompaniment. and in Canada, England, Scotland, and last, symphony that Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. separately and come ready to roll wrote. It was probably never per- Conductor Lawrence Kohl fairly quickly.” formed during his lifetime. says the two works offer some In bringing together such able The concert also includes selec- interesting musical contrasts. players, PCS relies on several tions from G. F. Handel’s “Water Handel wrote “Water Music” in revenue sources: ticket sales; Music." A collection of three 1717 for a grand outdoor festival, grants such as the recently renewed suites of short pieces written to with the musicians floating down three-year grant from the Dean and entertain King George I and his the Thames after King George I’s Margaret Lesher Foundation; and guests on a river cruise, the work royal barge. Mozart’s later “Jupi- fundraisers like the one planned was extremely well received at ter” Symphony is a more serious for May 15 at the Retzlaff Winery the time, and remains popular to symphonic work, influenced by in Livermore. this day. both Bach and Handel. One critic This AMGEN PCS Fundraiser The Pacific Chamber Sym- called it “the greatest orchestral phony, the resident professional promises something special in ad- work of the world which preceded dition to a catered luncheon, fine orchestra at the Bankhead Theater the French Revolution.” in Livermore, is well known for its wine and music. Guests wcan also There’s another interesting get a good view of the Amgen Tour incisive and inspiring interpreta- musical contrast in how the brass tions. Maestro Lawrence Kohl’s of California Bike Race as it rolls precise and energetic conducting, section is used in the two works. by on South Livermore Avenue. along with his insightful com- The brass provides celebratory For details and to buy tickets, go ments, is a major factor in the fanfares in the Handel work, while to www.pacificchambersymphony. artistic success of this astounding Mozart uses the brass to give the org. organization. Jupiter Symphony its underlying Tickets to the April 14 concert The concert will be at 8 p.m., power and force. can be purchased at the Bankhead April 14, at the Bankhead The- The April 14 program also dem- Theater Box Office, 2400 First ater in Livermore. Tickets are onstrates how different the cello Street, online at www.livermore- $39/$34/$29, $7 students, and are sounds in the Handel and Mozart performingarts.org, or by phone available at the Bankhead Theater works. Handel treated the cello as at (925) 373-6800. box office, 2400 First Street, Liver- more, by phone at 925.373.6100, or online at Livermoreperformin- garts.org.

Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 3 Choreography of Alonzo King LINES Ballet to be Showcased in Two Works

most simple of experiences. As he told The Boston Globe, the idea for endless variety, Dust and Light was sparked by a childhood memory of looking out exciting entertainment the window and finding beauty in the patterns of dust particles mov- ing through the sunlight. LVPAC Presents provides audi- aci c Chamber ences at the Bankhead Theater with PSymphony the opportunity to enjoy a broad Apr 14 at 8pm range of performing arts across Handel•Mozart a variety of styles and genres. Dance, both classical and contem- porary, has been an important part of the LVPAC Presents series with each for the Stars! acclaimed groups, from Aspen RAn Afternoon of Arts for the Arts! Santa Fe Ballet and Taylor 2, to Apr 15 at 2pm Diavolo and MOMIX, featured Livermore Valley Education Foundation over the past five years. The LVPAC Spring Gala fund- Ballet performance at the Bankhead Theater. raising event with “Almost Elton John and the Rocket Band” will wan Lake be held on Saturday evening, May S and Illusions The Alonzo King LINES Ballet spellbindingly intimate duets, and 5, 2012. Multi-talented musician Apr 20 & 22 Fri/Sun at 7/2pm will perform in Livermore for the complex ensembles. The stage is and Broadway performer Craig A. Le Tableau Magnifi que Ballet Company first time this April presenting two transformed into a shimmering and Meyer will deliver an electrifying, works that exemplify the visionary timeless landscape, as resin, the one-of-a-kind tribute celebrating choreography and diverse multi- sap which drips in hardened “tears” the musical career of living leg- dgar Winter cultural influences for which the from trees, is shown cascading end Sir Elton John. Tickets for the company is known. downwards in streams of light. LVPAC Spring Gala range from EApr 21 at 8pm Now in its thirtieth year, San King’s Scheherazade, com- $50 to $59 and include a lively re- An Icon of Classic Rock and Roll Francisco-based LINES Ballet has missioned by Monaco Dance ception in the lobby following the earned a worldwide reputation for Forum to celebrate the centenary show with complimentary cham- repertoire that draws on a diverse of Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes de pagne, coffee, tea and a sumptuous ariachi Sol de Mexico dessert buffet. set of deeply-rooted cultural tradi- Monte Carlo, is a re-envisioning Apr 27 at 8pm tions and ignites classical ballet of the ancient collection of Persian, The Bankhead Theater is lo- M with new forms of dynamic and Sanskrit, and Arabic stories of cated at 2400 First Street in Down- Worldwide Ambassadors of Mariachi expressive movement. 1,001 Nights. Described by The town Livermore. The ticket office Their single performance at the San Francisco Chronicle as one of is open Tuesday through Saturday Bankhead Theater on Saturday King’s finest works, impressive in from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. lonzo King evening April 29, 2012 will fea- its consistency, dramatic contrasts On performance days the ticket ture two of the company’s most and musicality, Scheherazade office remains open through in- ALINES Ballet Apr 28 at 8pm recent works, the intimate Resin, expresses the mystery and enchant- termission. To purchase tickets which explores in physical form ment of the alluring slave whose call 925-373-6800 or visit www. Contemporary Dance Filled with the transformative music of the storytelling is central to the piece. bankheadtheater.org Global Artistry and Vision Sephardic Jews, and the exquisite, The score, by Grammy Award- visually seductive storytelling of nominated tabla virtuoso Zakir Scheherazade. Tickets range from Hussain, re-interprets the original Free Registration helby Lynne $29 to $51 for adults and $14 for music by Rimsky-Korsakov set with this Ad SMay 1 at 7:30pm students. by Fokine, and incorporates both Call or sign-up online! Exp. 05/31/12 Original music from GRAMMY Award Award-winning choreographer traditional Persian and Western Winning Country Singer/Songwriter and founder Alonzo King is re- instruments. Lessons in Piano, nowned for his ability to express a Described as one of the few Voice, Guitar & Ukulele profound sense of shared humanity bona fide visionaries in the ballet All Ages & Levels Welcome! through dance. His broad language world today, King inspires an equal Individual • Group Lessons alifornia Symphony of movement can portray vulner- level of creativity in his dancers (925) 960-1194 CMay 4 at 8pm ability and tenderness, as well as who are given the opportunity to GalinasMusicStudio.com Lara St. John performs Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto furious abandon and exhilarating interpret and explore his works as and Donato Cabrera conducts Beethoven’s Ninth freedom. they are developed. Rather than In Resin he explores the pos- tight direction, King begins by sibilities of the vast and diverse guiding them toward the sense and field of Sephardic music, absorb- feeling he wants to express, trust- BUY TICKETS 925.373.6800 ing its European, Arabic and ing them to help execute his overall 2222 Second St, Suite #2 www.bankheadtheater.org Turkish influences and aligning vision. While his choreography Downtown Livermore them with the movements of his can be complex and intricate, his 2400 FIRST STREET | Downtown Livermore dancers as they appear in solos, inspirations can come from the 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Art & Entertainment April’s “Art Happens” in Downtown Livermore Art Happens in Livermore on upscale remodeling, Figurehead is Art Glass Studios offers a the final days of the exhibit by April 12, in several downtown exhibiting Cuban art works never make-it-and-take-it Iris Mosaic. visiting Cuban artists Eira Arrate, sites. From 5:30-8:00 p.m., meet before seen in the United States. There is an opportunity to try new Grettel Arrate, and Estela Estevez. the artists, tour open studios, ex- The Bothwell’s Downtown glazing techniques at Cafe Art. A The final day of the show is April hibits and try hands-on arts proj- Art Studios will feature Creative reception for the solo exhibition 14. This may be the last opportu- ects. Art Happens is produced the Textile art by Emilee Dunlop, of colorful mixed media artist nity to view or purchase this work second Thursday of each month as well as open studios with the Nicole Wakeman can be seen from before it goes back to Cuba. Meet by the Bothwell Arts Center with other working artists in the space 6-7:30 at the Wild Vine Wine Bar the Artists on Thursday, April 12 support from Livermore Valley Bothwell, LVPAC and volunteers and Lounge. Artistic Edge will between 5 and 8 p.m. View the Performing Arts Center. renovated from a derelict liquor host "The Art of Photography" at paintings and discuss with the art- Directly across from the Bank- store. Dunlop describes herself as Blacksmith Square. ists their motivation and life as art- head Theater, the Firehouse Art a painter who is inspired by the The Art Happens Tour Guide ists in Cuba. This Closing Event is Studios will be open to the public, patterns and textures of textiles. "I is now available in any of the also on the same night as Art Hap- showcasing the works of accom- am always searching for new ways downtown art spots listed here, pens in Downtown Livermore–a plished artists working in abstrac- to incorporate fabric and textiles or download one at www.both- good chance to visit many other tion to realism in the longest-oper- into mypaintings. One small pat- wellartscenter.org or stop by the working artists in their studios and ating art studio in the area. Another terned swatch of fabric can inspire Downtown Art Studios at 62 So. L other downtown locations. upstairs venue worth climbing the an entire painting," she explains. St. to pick one up and start a tour. Beyond Boundaries–Three stairs to view is the brand new She says her most recent ad- Work by Emilee Dunlop will be Contemporary Cuban Artists can Figurehead Art Gallery, upstairs ventures include quilting, public featured at Bothwell Studios. The Figurehead Gallery in be seen at the Figurehead Gallery, at the Old Theater Mall. With an art and making jewelry. Downtown Livermore announces 2222 2nd Street, Livermore. Art is one of the few exceptions to the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba and though it is entirely legal for U.S. citizens to buy Cuban art it is still rarely exhibited on the Tuba Ensemble Plans Livermore Concert West Coast.

The Ohlone Tuba Ensemble will perform at the First Presby- The Capture terian Church in Livermore on Sunday, April 29 at 4 p.m. of Dreams This is the fourth in the church's James Warner, author of the lit- 2011-12 music concert series. In- erary novel All Her Father's Guns, cluded in the program are pieces will discuss how to retain perspec- by J.S. Bach, the Beach Boys, John tive, challenge yourself, and grow Lennon and Henry Mancini. There your readership in uncertain times is even a version of Adele's "Rollin' for the California Writers Club Tri- in the Deep." Valley Branch on Saturday, April The Ohlone Tuba Ensemble is 21, 2012. In addition, Warner will in its 9th year as an enrichment talk about craft, marketing, and course at Ohlone College in Fre- how to maintain a healthy attitude mont. Instructor is Tony Clements, toward writing, looking at what it principal tubist for Symphony takes to write relevant fiction today. Silicon Valley. The course focuses His short fiction appeared in "Narrative," "Agni Online," "Ninth on instruction specific to the tuba Ohlone Tuba Ensemble Letter," and elsewhere. He writes family (euphoniums, bass tubas, a literary column for the politi- and contrabass tubas), including cal webzine "openDemocracy," ensemble musicality, playing instruments. cepted. Livermore. For more information, and organizes the San Francisco technique and the unique physi- There is no admission charge. The First Presbyterian Church contact Janet Holmes at 829-0244 reading series InsideStorytime at cal and musical properties of the However, donations will be ac- is located at Fourth and L Streets in or [email protected]. Café Royal in San Francisco. A transplanted Brit, Warner currently lives in the City. Visit his web site at www.allherfathersguns.com. The meeting, including coffee and tea is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Anyone interested Savings Offered on 2012-13 Tri-Valley Rep Season Tickets in the program or the organization The Tri-Valley Repertory The- 4. The Full Monty performances There will be a performance at a a season brochure at www.trival- may attend with no obligation to atre (TVRT) will present three will be weekends January 19, new venue, the Village Theater in leyrep.org. join. Reservations required. For mainstage musicals for the 2012- 2013 to Feb. 3, 2013. The season Danville. New headquarters will be at a seat, contact Annette Langer at 2013 season. No Studio Theatre concludes with Oliver! weekends For information, call the office 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 101 [email protected] productions are planned. July 20 to August 4, 2013. at 925-462-2121 or email info@ in Pleasanton. or (925) 484-5924 by Monday, Performances of the mainstage TVRT remains in negotiations trivalleyrep.com. For Main Stage productions, April 16, 2012. For more informa- shows will be at the Bankhead for additional performance space Earlybird discounts of 10 per- tickets are purchased through tion about California Writers Club Theater in Livermore. in Pleasanton. In the meantime, cent are available on season tickets season ticket orders or via the Tri-Valley branch, contact Violet First up will be West Side Story plans were announced to reprise ordered before May 11, 2012. Bankhead Theater at www.liver- Moore at president@trivalleywrit- weekends Oct. 20 to November the production of "Forever Plaid." Check the website to download moreperformingarts.org. ers.org or (925) 960-9834 or visit www.trivalleywriters.org.

Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 5 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Wine Country Rhone Rangers Missing Livermore Valley by Laura Ness bottlings of Counoise, Grenache and Cuda Ridge Wines. It is a There’s always so much going is working closely with Visit Cali- There were over 130 wineries at Blanc and Mourvèdre. Standouts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot on in Wine Country, I thought I’d fornia, the official consumer web the Grand Tasting that the Rhone here were the awesome 2007 blend with a small amount of 2009 start a regular compilation of the site for tourism in the state. You’ll Rangers held last Sunday at Fort Derby Wine Estates Counoise Cabernet Franc to pump up the tan- Valley news bits and bites. Here be happy to know that the affable Mason. Where was the Livermore from Paso, and the 2008 Frick Es- nins and add elegance. The 60% goes. and self-effacing Rob Lowe is the Valley? I was more than a little sur- tate Owl Hill Vineyard Counoise, Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Susan at Victorine Valley Farms official “unofficial” tour guide for prised that not a single winery from a brilliant infusion of lavender, the Galles Vineyard on the eastern is carrying a lovely new line of the site. Log on and let him show our fair grapeland participated in cherries and lilac. I’d take a case side of the Livermore, while the McAvoy olive oil based cleansers you around. this Rhone love fest. After all, this of the Two Shepherds 2010 Gr- 35% Merlot pedaled over from the and lotions. The blood orange body Rachel has several media FAM is the home of Petite Sirah, and that enache Blanc from Santa Ynez, One Oak Vineyard in the Crane lotion is divine! She’s also excited tours coming to town(s), and is hit- is one of the Rhone varietals, BTW. and wouldn’t mind curling up with Ridge area off Greenville. Also about the expansion of Tap25 in ting the road in major markets to Of all the wines tasted, the a 2008 David Girard Vineyards from the Greenville area, comes Blacksmith Square. They’re en- reach out to travel writers from key most memorable were the rosés, raspberry and red licorice filled the 5% Cab Franc, grown at White larging their operation into what targets like New York, DC/VA and especially those made of Grenache Mourvèdre or a 2008 Curtis Win- Cat Vineyard. was the Greenleaf BBQ space. The Seattle. San Francisco is the num- and Mourvèdre (the 2011 from ery Grenache, a most deliciously The Cab and Merlot make a expansion will provide a venue for ber three travel destination in the Baiocchi Wines in Fair Play, the spicy, currant-infused beverage, handsome couple in this tandem Susan to resume her very popular US after NYC and Vegas. Did you 2011 MSG Rose from Curtis in $25. The 2009 Carignan “Zero of a wine, which at 13.5% alcohol olive oil classes. know that the greatest number of Los Olivos and the 2010 Cote Rosé Manipulation” from Peterson is as lean and muscular as a pro- searches for San Francisco travel from Davis Family in Healdsburg Winery (Healdsburg), was like an biker’s butt in pair of spandex bike FIVE CITIES. THREE info comes from Seattle? This were standouts), with the 2011 rose aria in a glass. shorts. VALLEYS. ONE UNIQUE is followed by Pleasanton, Los of Grenache and Cinsault from Of course, there were gazillions This is a high energy, upbeat, DESTINATION: Angeles, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Minassian-Young in Paso Robles of solid, gorgeous red blends, with fast-pedaling wine, ready for a DON’T FORGET IT Chicago, San Diego, New York, being my top pick in this category. those from Ambyth, Caliza, kuk- steep uphill climb to the peak of The Tri-Valley CVB, headed by Santa Clara/San Jose, Virginia, Varietal bottlings of Roussanne, kula, Hahn, Halter Ranch, Mitch- Mount Diablo. You’ll appreciate Executive Director, Grant Raeside, Sacramento and Philadelphia. Marsanne and Viognier are often ella, Qualia, Thacher and Zenaida its swift rush of cheery cherries, has an aggressive media campaign The idea is to siphon off those as one-dimensional as conversing Cellars topping my hit parade. leather, cedar closet and fine to- in full swing. You’ll soon be seeing travelers who are looking at San with someone wearing headphones Sorry there were no Livermore bacco: in fact, I liken this wine to spots on the Tri-Valley airing on Fran as a destination and entice or earplugs, but when they are Valley examples to put to the test. a cherry cigar. the NBC network, including the them to the Tri-Valley area while layered together like a well-built All is not lost: the Rhone Shoot- The AMGEN tour will come Today Show and Ellen DeGeneres, they’re in town. You’ve been vanilla cake filled with lemon pud- out welcomes submissions of right through the heart of Liver- plus evening and weekend news warned: September has already ding and topped with fluffy white Rhone wines of every varietal, more twice on May 15. Around programming. Vignettes highlight- been decreed as Tri-Valley month. coconut topped frosting, they are including Petite Sirah, and is open 11am, the sprint race will fly ing the area’s abundant wealth in Stay in touch with all the happen- hard to beat. now. Livermore Valley wineries through downtown, as the cyclists the natural beauty department are ings at visittrivalleyca.com. If you I know these varietals would do with Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, tear off towards Mount Diablo. being created by the highly popu- are looking for a way to join the very well in the Livermore Valley Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah and blends Then, they descend to Tracy and lar host of Bay Area Backroads CVB, it’s simple. Just raise your and would lead to white blends of the above, please go to www.af- come back to Livermore through (which aired on KRON4), Doug hand. If you’re a winery, the best with far more interest and appeal fairsofthevine.com/rhoneshootout Patterson Pass, with an expected McConnell. way to play is to donate wine for than Semillon and Sauv Blanc, to register. arrival time of approximately McConnell made an appearance the CVB to use at all the outreach which often stumble. There will be a public tasting 2:30pm. Downtown will be the at a recent CVB presentation at the events they’re attending around Some of the top white blends of the wines that score the highest place to be – you might want to Sheraton 4 Points, to a large, en- the country. to explore include: the 2009 Vio- in a series of blind judging trials at plan lunch outdoors now. thusiastic crowd, which included a CVB board member, Ed West- based blend from Calcareous Fort Mason on July 14. Don’t miss large cross-section of the hospital- moreland of Eddie Pappa’s, high- (Paso), the right on target 2011 this opportunity to show off how FRIDAY THE 13th WINE ity players in the Tri-Valley area. lighted how the CVB, whose Quady North “Pistoletta” (Or- well you Rhone. DINNER AT Doug expressed his deep love of mission is known to only 15% of egon), the intensely minerally PURPLE ORCHID the Livermore area, the scenery, the community, is now becoming 2009 all stainless Roussanne-based CUDA RIDGE AMGEN Purple Orchid and Nottingham the hiking trails and the region’s seriously involved. Thanks largely white from Curtis Winery (Los WINE DEBUTS AT FIRST Cellars are cooking up a wine deep and fascinating history. He to his efforts with the YMCA, the Olivos), the soaringly acid-driven STREET WINE COMPANY pairing dinner with great food, seemed pumped, had already shot CVB will be sponsoring the 5th An- 2009 “Cuvee” Luke from Davis Taste the new 2010 Amgen great wine and new friendships, a lot of footage and was under the nual YMCA Golf Tournament, to Family (from Nevada City fruit), blend created by Larry Dino of on Friday, April 13. Beginning gun to begin the editing process, be held Friday, April 27, at the Cal- the high thread count linen-tex- Cuda Ridge at First Street Wine at 6:30pm, participants will be the most difficult part of a film- lippe Preserve Golf Course. See tured 2008 white Marsanne-Rous- Company on Thursday, April 12, treated to a four-course dinner maker’s existence. http://trivalley.ymcaeastbay.org/ sanne-Viognier “Fifteen 10” from from 5pm til 8pm. With each pur- featuring the wines of barely le- A big Comcast campaign is also events for details and to register. Derby Wine Estates (Paso), the chase, get a cool pin that echoes the gal rock star winemaker, Collin coming to channels like ESPN, As Westmoreland explained, spring wildflower field 20ll “Cotes beautiful label executed by local Cranor. The cost is $85 per person, Food Network, CNN, Travel, “The YMCA is not just a pool. de Paso Blanc,” a Grenache Blanc- artist, Reina Hernandez. $80 for Nottingham Cellars wine etc. There will be a widespread They have after school programs Roussanne-Marsanne beauty from Made for just the second time, club members. Ask about the online presence in the Bay Area for kids, a model UN, health and Halter Ranch, the 2009 Roussanne- the 2010 “The Tour” is a commem- two for one special with lodging and Sacramento markets. You’ll wellness programs, adult day care, Marsanne-Picpoul- Viognier pear orative wine for the Livermore reservation. also see a major presence at the all kinds of services. No child is tart hussy from Lone Madrone Stage 3 of the 2012 AMGEN Tour To reserve your seat at the table, Oakland airport if you happen to be ever turned away.” The CVB will and the 2010 “Vaalea” white from of California. The 2009 edition of and perhaps a night’s lodging, call at baggage claim. Tri-Valley spots, be a major supporter of YMCA kukkula in Paso, as gorgeous and “The Tour” was such a success, Derek at (925) 606 8855. complete with hotel packages and programs throughout the year, oozy-peachy as they come. it sold out prior to the race. This event offerings, will scroll every so forget the pool: dip into your Rhone Rangers was also a lovely label is exclusively avail- SIPS, TIPS & TRIPS AROUND four minutes on three 65” video pockets instead, and help them out. candy store for sampling varietal able at First Street Wine Company THE VALLEY screens. PR guru Rachel Christie Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 7

California and Spring has sprung owners had to transport the wool The grass has riz to market, but later, buyers came the Civil War Lambs are out to the ranches to bid for the wool All earth’s a-fizz. clip. Sheep raising in California Topic of History My apologies to Burma peaked in the 1930s. Today, no Shave, but this time of year, one raises large herds of sheep Lecture when the hills are green and little for wool in Alameda County. The Livermore Heritage Guild lambs run behind their mothers As long ago as 1927, an article will host researchers and Civil War in the field, brings energy to my appeared in the Herald head- re-enactors Ernie Manzo and Steve life. Several days ago, I was priv- Sheep Raising lined, “Lamb Displaces Wool As Hessenauer as the guest speakers ileged to see a set of triplet lambs Profit Maker for Sheepmen.” A for the Wed., April 18 history at Carole and Mike Murray’s and I used to go out to help one they were herded back down. few sheep are still raised locally lecture. Their programs are titled, house. Ewes often have twin poor woman with a houseful of In August 1913, Peter Moy and in small flocks for their lambs. "The Ring of Fire: and "Califor- lambs, but rarely triplets. They children. We finally taught her to Peter Connolly purchased 2,000 At the present time, the favorite nians in the Civil War." were so tiny and dear—they had make bread, which she hoarded merino ewes and drove them to breed is the Suffolk. The 150th anniversary of Amer- been born just that morning. as if it were very precious. They the beet fields near Woodland, Occasionally, a large flock can ica's bloodiest war has increased Sheep first came into the be seen on the hills of Los Va- lived on mutton and beans and where the men had pasture interest in the Civil War. Most Livermore Valley with the potatoes. The house was sur- queros Reservoir mowing down under lease. Stubble fields in the Americans regard the war as Spanish missions in the late rounded with sheep, and the Dublin/Pleasanton area were also the tall grass to decrease fire 1700s. Two types of sheep were lambs shared the one-room house danger. In 2004 the Contra Costa an east Coast affair. However, used. Livermore’s First Street the federal government went to raised, one for mutton and the with the babies. Do you wonder must have been a sea of sheep in Water District hired shepherds other for wool. Coarse cloth for that I hate sheep?” and two flocks of 1,000 sheep. great lengths to protect the San August 1909 when Patrick Con- Francisco Bay from Confederate blankets and serapes, similar to By 1869 California had nolly and his men herded a flock Several years later, a neighbor raiding vessels. linsey-woolsey, was woven on more than 2.9 million sheep, the of 1,200 two-year-old merino phoned and asked us to look out hand looms. The knee-length earlier Spanish ones replaced by ewes through town on the way our eastern door. The sheep had In order to safeguard the silver serape was an important article American breeds driven over- from Dublin to Tesla. In the same gotten through the district fence and gold shipments leaving the of clothing for the Californios. land to California as were the week James G. Kelly bought and many of them were settling area, the U.S. government installed Elam Brown visited the Amador American varieties of cattle. The a “bunch” of lambs at Clifton in our yard for the night. Bob a series of forts and batteries to compound in the Dublin area in major sheep raisers listed in the Court, which he planned to fatten Doyle of the East Bay Regional stand watch. Several of the instal- 1847 and described a long row 1870 U.S. agricultural census on Pleasanton beet field stubble. Park District said that the district lations still survive. of small adobe buildings used in Murray Township were Peter Gangs of shearers went from had learned to encourage the The lecture will be held at the for spinning, weaving, harness Murray, William Knox, and ranch to ranch in the hills in the shepherds to take the sheep Civic Center Library, 1188 So. making, and other crafts. By Greene Patterson. In the 1880 late spring and again in the fall. through the hills fairly quickly. Livermore Avenue. Doors open at 1841 Robert Livermore had census George C. Stanley out on The fleeces, each rolled in a ball The sheep first graze on the 7 p.m. The lecture begins at 7:30 roughly 6,000 sheep, which, like North Livermore Avenue raised and tied with twine, were stuffed slightly sweeter wild oats rather p.m. Come early for conversations his cattle, were allowed to graze 3,000 sheep and had a spring clip in burlap wool sacks measuring than the native bunch grasses. and refreshments. The event is on open range. In the 1850s large of 2,300 fleeces weighing 18,400 three by eight feet. When filled Thus, the sheep grazing is help- open to everyone. A $2 donation numbers of sheep were brought pounds. Up in the Altamont hills and tamped down, the sacks were ing to restore the native grasses. is suggested. from New Mexico to supply mut- Simon Zimmerman had a flock of so heavy that they required two For more information, call ton for the gold miners, and dur- 1,000 with a 5,600-pound wool (Readers can reach me at men to lift one. At first, the sheep 443-9740. ing the Civil War heavy demands clip. The Callaghans were the [email protected].) for wool created an even stronger other major sheep raisers in the market. Gradually, the quality of valley, with 4,700 sheep on land wool production improved. out in Corral Hollow bringing in Experienced sheepmen a 27,800 pound spring wool clip. emigrated from Ireland to work Supporting so many flocks on in the hills east of Livermore— the free range hills year-round the Callaghan brothers, Patrick became impossible. Gradually, Connolly, the Moys, Michael the sheepmen learned to combine and John Mulqueeney, John the hills and the lowland stubble McGlinchey, James G. Kelly, fields for their sheep range. The John Elliot. In 1868 Anna Young hills surrounding Corral Hollow, lived in Coral Hollow near the Midway, and Patterson Pass were entrance to the San Joaquin used as a lambing range, and the Valley. In her autobiography, ewes were moved up there from she said. “It was sheep range, the stubble fields in the San Joa- and the way most of the herders quin Valley in December. In the lived was terrible. [My neighbor] late summer after harvest season, 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Art & Entertainment

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS be held Thursday, April 12 from 6-7:30, ceramics. For further information please Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- 2187 First Street in Livermore and is open contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art to the public. 216-7231 or [email protected] classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, art Artists' Flea Market, sponsored by the or visit http://childrensartclassesproj- exhibits and information pertaining to Pleasanton Art League. Saturday, April ects.blogspot.com/ the art field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The 28, 2012; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delucchi Park, Kids Camp, Tri Valley Repertory Theatre is gallery has been open since 1974 and is First Street at Neal, Pleasanton. New and now accepting enrollment for its 2012 run as a co-op by local artists. Hours are used art supplies and equipment, frames, Summer Kids Camp. Show will be Dis- Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information mat board, canvas, pottery seconds, ney's Aladdin Jr. at new TVRT Rehearsal call 449-9927. discounted original artwork, art books Studio, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Ste 101, Off the ChARTs! High School art ex- and tapes, photography, craft supplies, Pleasanton. Registration at (925) 462- hibit at the Harrington Gallery. Include new and used brushes, watercolor and 2121 or visit the website: http://www. artwork by some extremely talented oil paints, colored pencils and lots more. trivalleyrep.org/childrensShow.php. art students and alumni from Amador Open Call @ Harrington Gallery, 2nd Session 1: Grades 4-9 July 11th through Valley, Foothill, and Village High Schools annual open juried art exhibit. May 30- July 15th 9:00am-4:00pm with perfor- in Pleasanton. The exhibit takes place June 30. Reception: Saturday, June 2, mances on Saturday, July 16; Session 2: April 20 through May 5. The reception 2012, 1:00-3:00 pm. This exhibit is open Grades 2-8 July 18th through July 27th is Friday, April 20, from 6:30 to 8:00 to artists 18 and over who reside or work 9:00am-3:00pm with performances on p.m. Firehouse Arts Center Harrington in the greater Bay Area. For prospectus, Saturday, July 28; Session 3: Grades 2-8 Gallery, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton information and entry form, go to library. July 30th through August 10th 9:00am- Beyond Boundaries–an Exhibit of Three constantcontact.com/download/get/ 3:00pm with performances Saturday, Contemporary Cuban Artists, pre- file/1102050517351-254/Prospectur+ August 11. Each session culminates in sented by the Figurehead Gallery from and+Entry+Form%2C+Fresh+Works+- two performances. March 20 through April 14. The show will ++Spring+2012+Exhibit+at+FAC+-++. Make It & Take It, 2nd Thursday Nights, feature the work of visiting artists Eira pdf. Deadline for submittal is April 10, with guest artists and demos. April is Arrate, Grettel Arrate, and Estela Estevez, 2012. Juror is award-winning Berkeley “Mosaic Iris” only $15 Art Glass Studio, who have traveled to Livermore as part painter, photographer and video artist 174 South L St., Livermore. For more of Cuban Culture Week, or La Semana Kim Anno. information contact Roberta Jones Cubana, an annual festival hosted at Las at: 925-447-1962 www.artglassstudio. Positas College. On Friday, March 23 from MEETINGS/CLASSES weebly.com. 6 to 9 pm there will be a reception with Tri-Valley Treasures Plein Air, competi- Beginning Stained Glass, start and fin- the artists in attendance. The Figurehead tion May 5 to 7, Tri-Valley Conservancy ish a small stained glass window (14” x Gallery is located on the second floor of invites artists to capture the essence 14”) using cutting and manufacturing the Old Theater Mall, 2222 2nd Street, of the South Livermore Valley Area. skills. Learn how to use basic glass Livermore. For more information, please Paintings will be judged by Bryan Mark tools. Limited to 8 students. Additional call 925-337-1799, or visit the gallery Taylor an accomplished landscape studio hours are available at a daily, website at figureheadgallery.com. painter. Bryan is currently working out weekly or monthly rate. Tools and sup- Carol Maddox paintings at Wente Vine- of his Bay Area studio and teaching in plies are $174. Does not include glass. yards Estate Winery from April 1 to 30, the Graduate School at the Academy of 5 week class, 2.5 hours each. Wed. 10-7, 2012. The artist's reception will be Satur- Art University in San Francisco. Studio Thurs.-Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-4. Classes are day April 7, 1:00 to 3:00, 5565 Tesla Road, Seven Arts Gallery in Pleasanton will ongoing. Art Glass Studio, 174 South At the Reach for the Stars fundraiser on Sunday, the Junction Livermore. The tasting room is open daily display the artwork on May 12 and 13. L St., Livermore. For more information 11am to 4:30 pm. No admission charge. For complete rules and a release form contact Roberta Jones at: 925-447- Avenue K-8 Ballet Folklorico club will perform "La Iguanadel Estado Art Happens, Thurs., April 12, 5:30 to p.m. go to www.trivalleyconservancy.org. The 1962 www.artglassstudio.weebly.com. de Veracruz" and "Los Machetes del Estado Jalisco." Theschool's in downtown Livermore. The Firehouse registration deadline is May 1. Art Studios is hosting Open Studios Livermore Art Association, Pleasanton WINERY EVENTS Mariachi club will perform "Cielito Lindo." The Mariachi club also during the event at 142A McLeod Street, Art League, meeting Mon., April 16, The Purple Orchid Inn hosting its first will be featured at the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore's 25th upstairs. See the banner and enter the 7:30 p.m. at Almond Avenue School, ever Winemaker Dinner featuring anniversary celebration on Saturday, April 21 at the Livermore side door. Artists produce many types of Livermore. Guest artist will be oil painter Nottingham Cellars on Fri., April 13. The art including, but not limited to, acrylic Suzanne D'Arcy. No admission charge winemaker is Collin Cranor. The festivities Library." Reach for the Stars is a fund-raiser for the Livermore painting, oil painting, encastic works, to attend. will start at 6:30 pm with a four course Valley Education Foundation to benefit arts in the schools. The printmaking, pastels, and watercolors. Everything Poetry (in two parts), Second wine pairing dinner. For a sneak peek Artists Lynne Shephard, Claudia Willis, Saturday Soup-workshops 2nd Saturday at the menu, email info@purpleorchid. performance, which will be held at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 Martha Eddleman, Valerie Daft, Regina of every month, 10 a.m.-12 noon Fire- com. Reservations at Purple Orchid First St., Livermore, begins at 2 p.m. . Tickets may be purchased at Leyva, and Linda Beach will be on hand house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, at 925.606.8855, or emailing Derek at to show their works and discuss their Pleasanton; Third Tuesday Trope- poetry [email protected]. Seating is the theater, www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. processes. Contact Lynne Sheph- critiques 3rd Tuesday of every month, limited. Tickets are $85 per person, or ard443-4406, lynnesc32002@yahoo. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Towne Center Books, $80 for Nottingham Wine Club members. com for more information. Friend us 555 Main Street, Pleasanton. Contact The Purple Orchid is also offering a *Stay- 4th Annual Wine Tasting Silent Auction, over event. RSVP 925.243.6442 on Facebook. Cynthia Bryant at PleasantonPoetry@ Cation* for $295! This includes 2 dinner Sun., April 22, noon to 4 p.m. Purple Winemaker Dinner at Double Barrel Melanie Lacki, Charlotte Severin, recent ci.pleasanton.ca.us. tickets and one night at Purple Orchid’s Orchid Inn & Spa, 4549 Cross Road, Wine Bar in Livermore featuring McGrail work April 2 to 30 at the Bankhead The- Art in Public Places, join a local group Main Lodge. Derek and Rhiannon Eddy Livermore. Benefitting the Leukemia Vineyard and Winery wines, Wednesday, ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Opening of artists and paint on selected Friday are the new owners of the Purple Orchid. and Lymphoma Society. Hosted by April 25, 6:30 p.m. Live music by Sue reception is Tues., April 24, 5:30 to 8 p.m. mornings around town. ACC/Art Critique Charles R Vineyards Annual Tax Day Dart HIKE members of Team in Training. Lo- Lukito at the delicious Double Barrel No admission charge. and Coffee invites artists to express Board. Saturday, April 14 from Noon cal wineries will showcase their wines Wine Bar in downtown Livermore. The Livermore in Words and Art Show themselves in watercolor, acrylic, oil For to 4:30 p.m. Bring a sense of aim and for tasting. There will be finger food, 4-course meal will include a speck car- and Reception, An exhibit of poetry, more details check out the website for have taste buds ready to enjoy "Empty music, inspirational speakers, and, raffles. paccio salad, chicken, porcini crusted paintings and photographs about the Poetry On Canvas Pleasanton or contact Cupboard Beans with Wine & Dart Board Silent auction items to fit every budget. ahi and dessert. To purchase tickets, community of Livermore is on display Claudette at PoetryOnCanvas@Mac. Fun." It's a game of chance (and skill). http://winehike2012.ticketleap.com/ please call Sara at Double Barrel (925) throughout the month of April, which Com ~ ACC Meets each Friday at vari- Also look for some wine specials to ease winehike/ Use code: SUPPORT or call 980-2600. Limited to 30 people http:// is National Poetry Month. April 1-30 at ous locations. the pain of Tax Day. 8195 Crane Ridge 925 413 7788 for tickets. www.doublebarrelwinebar.com/ 1780 First Street in the Vine Cinema Plaza. Introduction to piano and keyboard: Road, Livermore, (925)454-3040, www. Cuda Ridge Winemaker Dinner, Cuda McGrail Vineyards and Winery events: A wine reception will be held Saturday, Beginner piano and keyboard lessons for charlesrvineyards.com Ridge Wines has teamed up with Sanc- Lobster Feed, , June 9. July 7th: Sage April 14, 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to children and adults. Lessons introduce Cedar Mountain Winery, April 15, 1040 tuary Ultra Lounge and Restaurant for a Concert at McGrail; July 14th: Annual attend, meet the artists and writers, and and develop basic piano-playing skills, Soup Kitchen, noon to 4 p.m. Cup of 5-Course Wine and Food Pairing at Sanc- Cabernet Reserve Celebration and Re- enjoy light refreshments. The display sight-reading, music appreciation and the famous U.S. Senate Restaurant Bean tuary on Tuesday, April 24. The welcome lease of the 2009 McGrail Vineyards is also available for viewing weekdays some theory. For further information Soup & give something back to our reception begins at 6:30 PM. Cuda Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. (925) during regular business hours, and by please contact Thomasin Dewhurst friends at the IRS. Annual event compli- Winemaker, Larry Dino, has worked with 215-0717 www.mcgrailvineyards.com, appointment with Wollard at 925-824- at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ ments of Cedar Mountain Winery. April Chef Denise Garcia to come up with an 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. 4824 or [email protected]. hotmail.com 15: B.Y.O.B- Fill Your Own Bottle noon exquisite Wine and Food pairing. Each of Garre' Vineyard Cafe, Bettie Goosman's Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- to 4 p.m. Earl has created a special “Red the courses will be paired with the Cuda MUSIC/CONCERTS paintings in oil and watercolor land- ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 are Blend” table wine for this event only. Ridge award winning wines, including Music every Saturday in the tasting room scapes are being displayed at Garre' welcome to join this class. Classes cover Bring a clean 750 ml wine bottle, fill, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 from 12 to 4; open every day if the gate Vineyards Cafe 7986 Tesla Rd., Livermore, drawing, painting, print-making, sculp- and cork and label it for only $8.00 per Malbec, 2009 “Best of Class” Merlot, and is open and for sure on Fridays, Satur- from March 1 through April 30. The ture and ceramics. For further informa- bottle. Use our bottle for $9.00. If you 2009 Petit Verdot. The pairing is only days and Sundays 11 to 5. Red Feather restaurant is open for lunch Monday tion please contact Thomasin Dewhurst fill 12 bottles we will pay your sales tax. $79.99, includes tax and gratuity. Sanctu- Winery, 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. through Friday from 11:00 am to 2:30 at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Ruby Hill Winery invites will host a ary is located in downtown Livermore at Information at 449-1871 or www.red- pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 hotmail.com or visit http://childrensart- complementary wine tasting with 2369 First Street. Call Sanctuary at 925- featherwinery.com am to 3:30 pm. For more information call classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Winemaker, Chris Graves at Zephyr Bar 705-1464 to make reservations today. Tri-Valley Medieval and Renaissance (925) 447-8415. Art classes for school-age children, & Grill. Tuesday, April 17, 6-8pm. All La Rochelle Grand Cru Collection Pair- Collegium playing session for ama- The Wild Vine Wine Bar & Lounge hosts teens and adults: Weekday and week- featured wines are available for purchase ing featuring the cuisine of Chef Jimmy teur musicians, Peter Maund, director. local artist Nicole Wakeman in her solo end art classes offered for beginner, by the glass and all bottles purchased Connors & the winemaking insights of Mondays 7:30–9:30 p.m. 7600 Dublin show of abstract and mixed media intermediate and advanced child, teen will be discounted $5.00. Zephyr Bar Steven Kent Mirassou on Wednesday, Blvd., suite 370, Dublin. $25. Information acrylics, " Textural Explorations," April and adult students. Classes cover paint- & Grill, 1736 First Street, Livermore; April 25, 2012, 6:30p.m. $75 per person [email protected] or 925-424- 5 - May 3, 2012. An Artist's reception will ing, drawing, print-making, sculpture and 925-961-1000 plus tax. 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Chris Bradley's Jazz Band, plays at the linger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Perfor- music starts at 6:30. $15, more info at history, sociology, science, the climate, Run for the Parks, Sun., April 15, 5K, 10K, Sunol Jazz Cafe (In the Center of Sunol) mances weekends April 20-May 6; 8 p.m. www.bothwellartscenter.org. Bothwell and religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, kid's 1 mile fun run. Benefit for Liver- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month curtain on Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. for further questions more Area Recreation and Park District. 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band features real Jazz on Saturdays and Sundays. www.san- Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn how We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- Registration information email info@ from the 1920's, 30's. ramonperformingarts.com, 973-3343. to dance with great instructors from It's centered book group led by a small finishlineproduction.com. Anton Schwartz Presents Turrentine Beauty and the Beast, presented by All About Dancing, new dance every group of book club veterans, with City of Dublin All American Car Show, Tribute, Fri., April 13, 8 p.m. Firehouse California Theatre Center, Bankhead week from Salsa, Tango, Swing and more. reading selections based on member Sat., April 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heritage Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore on Group lesson starts at 7:30, followed by recommendations and consensus. Park and Museum, 6600 Donlon Way, anton. www.firehousearts.org. Wed., April 25. Recommended for grade open dance until 9:45 in our new location No homework required– share your Dublin. Classic, muscle, tuners, exotic, Pacific Chamber Symphony - a profes- K-5. 9:30 a.m., 122 seats available; 11 at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., insights or just listen in! Contact Susan imports, custom cars, trucks and motor- sional symphony orchestra. 8:00 p.m. a.m. class size openings. www.ctcinc. Livermore; 925-449-9292. $15. at 337-1282 regarding the We’re Talkin’ cycles. DJ, food trucks and vendors will April 14 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 org/1112tour/1112Tour_Order_Form. Books! Club. be on site. Free admission. 556-4500 for First St., Livermore. Program: Handel/ html or call 800-606-0424. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Museum on Main, preschool pre-literacy information on entering show. Mozart - Water Music, Symphony #41 Best of the Best, Las Positas College, April Auditions, Oklahoma, Tri-Valley Reper- program, M.o.M.’s Reading Time. For Two Day Town 2012, April 27, 28, 29, "Jupiter." www.bankheadtheater.org 28, Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts tory Theatre, Monday, April 16 and ages 2 to 5 and families, free reading Lake Del Valle, Livermore, over 20 local or 373-6800. Main Stage Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Tuesday April 17 at 7:30pm at the program, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Reading performing artists will appear includ- Sista Monica Contemporary Blues Artist, 8 Dr., Livermore. Advance purchase tickets Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s new at 10 a.m. with theme crafts following. ing national music festival performer, p.m. Sat., April 14, Firehouse Arts Center, will be available online at www.brown- rehearsal space, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Donations appreciated. No reservations Michael McNevin. Doc Hale's Native 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. papertickets.com with the venue of Las Suite 303 Pleasanton. Please bring 32 required. Large groups or playgroups America program exploring plant, ani- firehousearts.org. Positas College, or call 1-800-838-3006. bars Rogers and Hammerstein standard. please phone in advance: 925.462.2766 mal and archaeological life; family activi- Emily Bonn and The Vivants, perform Tickets will also be available at the door. Accompanist provided. No a capella or or email: education@museumonmain. ties table, Lakeside Cafe. $60 in advance, 2 p.m. Sun., April 15 at the Livermore For further information call the Perform- tapes allowed. Please bring a headshot org. 2012 M.o.M.’s Reading Time Dates $70 at the door. Kids 12 and under are Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. No ad- ing Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 or or picture a completed resume, your and Themes: May 9, Please and Thank free, volunteers are also admitted free. mission charge. Old-time dance tunes, call Cindy Rosefield at 925.424.1119. conflict calendar and download and You; June 13, Flag Day; July 11, We All Tickets or information at twodaytown. honky-tonk, country and western swing. Arsenic & Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring, fill in an audition form at www.trival- Scream for Ice Cream; August 8, It’s A com or 510-287-9095. 373-5505. directed by Matthew Goff. The Fetterly leyrep.com. Be dressed and ready to Circus; September 12, Fiesta; October 16th annual Ravenswood Victorian Pleasanton Chamber Players, April 15, 3 Playhouse, 3467 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 10, dance. All roles open. Performances at 10, Creepy Critters; November 14, Thank Tea, presented by the Livermore Area p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Vallejo. General admission: $15 / $12 se- the Bankhead Theater July 20-Aug. 5. You, Veterans; and, December 12, Light Recreation and Park District and the Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. nior. Call (707) 649-1053 reservations or Please contact the producer with any Up the Seasons. The Museum on Main Ravenswood Progress League at the Better Than Ezra, April 20, 8 p.m. Dough- visit www.bayareastage.org. Dates and questions: kbreedveld@trivalleyrep. is located at 603 Main Street in historic Ravenswood Historic Site in south erty Valley Performing Arts Center, times: April 20, 21, 27, 28, May 4 and 5 at com. For additional information visit our downtown Pleasanton. Livermore. Sweets and savories, selection 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. www. 8 p.m.; April 22, 29 and May 6 at 6 p.m. website at www.trivalleyrep.com, or call Prose & Poetry Workshop, Sat., April 14, 3 of teas, sparkling wine and sparkling sanramon.ca.gov 925-462-2121. p.m. Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, juice; open to adults and children ages Edgar Winter, April 21, 8 p.m. LVPAC COMEDY Donlon Way, Dublin. Learn how to use 8 and up. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Comedy @ Firehouse Arts with Darren MOVIES voice control, tone and body mechanics 29, at Ravenswood, 2647 Arroyo Road, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Carter, April 12, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Classic films at the Pleasanton Library, to help deliver a message. Poets from all Livermore. Two seating locations are org or 373-6800. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Las Positas College and the Pleasanton backgrounds and levels are welcome. available: inside the home or outside Mariachi Sol de Mexico, April 27, 8 p.m. www.firehousearts.org. Public Library present the series. Theme There will be a $5 entry fee at the door on the covered porch. Tickets are $37 LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 Paula Poundstone, April 13, 8 p.m. LVPAC this year is ‘Three Great Directors." Ad- which includes refreshments. Please per person. Reservations are being First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First mission is free. The series is hosted by contact Jonnie McCoy-Howell, the City’s taken now until the event is full. For ater.org or 373-6800. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Candace Klaschus, Professor of Media Poet Laureate, at (925) 452-2105 or email more information, call 925-443-0238. org or 373-6800. Studies at Las Positas College. Klaschus [email protected] for more Reservations forms are available online ON THE STAGE The Impuls-ible Film Project, Friday, April offers a brief talk about each film prior detailed information. at www.larpd.dst.ca.us. Shout, pop anthems and ballads per- 20, Pleasanton Teen Improv troupe Crea- to the screening. The three great film formed weekends April 13 to May 5 at tures of Impulse return to the Veterans directors featured in this year’s series are the Studio Theatre, Pleasanton. Tri-Valley Memorial Building stage at 7:30 p.m. Howard Hawkes, John Ford and Alfred Repertory Theatre production. www. to present a revival of a format made Hitchcock. Refreshments are served. A trivalleyrep.com. popular by the Un-Scripted Theater complete list of the ‘Three Great Direc- Christ Centered Art Festival The Mikado, A Wonderfully Silly Vic- Company in San Francisco. Three teams tors” films is available at the Pleasanton torian Musical Farce, Friday, Saturday of improvisers will take to the streets of Public Library. Movies will be shown the Scheduled for June 8pm; Sunday 2pm; April 13- May 5, 2012. Pleasanton to shoot three improvised first Thursday of each month through Role Players Ensemble presents The short films based on your suggestion. June 7, 2012. No registration required. The 4th annual Christ Centered also include the opening of a Mikado by Gilbert & Sullivan. Sex and Tickets are also $5 per person, and all The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Art Festival will be held June 23 & politics come together in this best-loved tickets are available at the door. 301 Main Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, permanent art gallery on the Trin- comedy of Gilbert & Sullivan, set in the St., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4828. call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. 24 here in Livermore. This year’s ity campus. Last year’s festival mythical village of Titipu where flirting is theme is the “Parables of Jesus” included twenty-three artists from a capital offense. The Village Theatre, 233 DANCE OPERA from Matthew chapter 13 in the Tri-Valley churches presenting 30 Front Street, Danville. Tickets $18 - $26 – Swan Lake, Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. Broadcast from the Met, Dublin Regal call (925) 314-3400 or buy tickets online and Sun., April 22 at 3 p.m. Bankhead Hacienda Cinema. Manon, Apri 25; Turan- Bible. Interested artists are asked works of art based upon the theme at www.villagetheatreshows.com, or at Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Fea- dot, April 14, May 2. First date is a morning to read and meditate on this scrip- “Psalm 148.” the Community Center, 420 Front St. turing Le Tableau Magnifique, premier showing, second date afternoon. Check ture passage and then depict one of Trinity’s Christ Centered Art 2012 Reach for the Stars! Livermore ballet company with Livermore School for exact curtain time. 560-0900. Valley Education Foundation’s second of Dance. www.bankheadtheater.org Carmen, the movie, featuring the State the parables in their particular art committee includes Livermore annual Reach for the Stars fund raiser or 373-6800. Opera of Berlin. 4 p.m. April 15 and 7 form. This is a juried event. Reg- residents Merril Smoak, Linda features a dynamic arts showcase of Alonzo King LINES Ballet, April 28, 8 p.m. p.m. April 18 at the Livermore Cinema; istration forms are available online Stewart, Linda Sharp and Pleas- elementary, middle and high school LVPAC Presents, Bankhead Theater, 2400 corner of First and Railroad. students from Livermore Valley Joint First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- at www.trinitylivermore.org. anton resident Sharon Lanham. Unified School District’s visual and ater.org or 373-6800. MISCELLANEOUS Christ Centered Art is a minis- “Historically, art has always been performing arts programs. Sun., April Zydeco at the Bothwell! Dance and Political Issues Book Club meets the try of Trinity Church, 557 Olivina an important part of church life. 15, 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Zydeco Dance Lessons, $15, live zydeco 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Avenue, Livermore. The gallery St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. music, gumbo, beer & wine available for books about issues and trends that The goal is to encourage artists to org or 373-6800. purchase. May 19, Mark St. Mary and the are driving current affairs in both the for the June art festival will be see art as an important part of spiri- The Odd Couple, San Ramon Community Delta Blues & Zydeco band; Ted Sherrod national and international arenas. Topics on display in Trinity’s worship tual formation and sacred space,” Theater production, Front Row Theater, Dance Instructor both nights. Doors that have been covered include politics, center. This year’s festival will inside Dougherty Station, 17011 Bol- open at 5:30, Dance Lesson 6:00, live governance, economics, military affairs, comments director Smoak.

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Group stunt national champs (above); below is the Heart of P-Town Foothill Brings Home National Titles stunt Foothill High School’s varsity ning the first and fourth place titles. defeated and national champions.” and junior varsity (JV) competi- First place went to Team Sarina: Foothill’s varsity competitive tion cheer squads took home three Sarina DeJoy, Bailey Downum, cheer team competed Saturday national titles and a fourth place ‘Alakoka Kailahi, Jordan Robin- in the small varsity show cheer victory from the United Spirit son and Haley Zavattero. Fourth division, securing a spot in the Association’s (USA) High School place went to Team Gabbie: Haley finals with a first place win. The Spirit Nationals held at the Ana- Bean, Camille Hamlin, Hayley Jef- field included 13 teams with the heim Convention Center Friday, feries, Emily Palange and Gabbie top three advancing to finals. The March 30 – Sunday, April 1, 2012. Scalise. team gave a perfect performance The teams qualified to compete Foothill’s undefeated junior Sunday at finals to bring home at nationals during regional com- varsity competitive team competed the first place trophy and national petitions held earlier in the season. Friday in the small JV show cheer championship title. The competitive cheer season lasts novice division, securing a spot “The varsity team had a chal- a grueling nine months, starting in the finals with a first place win. lenging season but stayed strong in July at camp and continuing The field included 22 teams with and committed,” Coach Kim through nationals. The athletes the top six making it to finals. DeJoy said. also compete at regional competi- The team performed flawlessly on The varsity squad includes tions to practice and hone their Sunday at finals, bringing home Amanda Arnold, Jori Berman skills on the road to nationals. the first place trophy and national (team captain), Sarina DeJoy, tobal, Mitsu Dill, Sarah Downey, coach Kim DeJoy, who coaches Foothill’s two group stunt teams championship title. Bailey Downum, Michelle French, Kelsey Emery, Rikki Holman, Em- the varsity show cheer and group competed Friday in the group stunt “The JV team had such a solid Diane Hadley, Camille Hamlin, ily Palange (team captain), Jordan stunt team (Sarina); Karen Maurice intermediate division. The field season,” said Coach Karen Mau- Hayley Jefferies, ‘Alakoka Kaila- Robinson, Taylor Sanchez, Jessica coaches the JV show cheer team; included 38 teams, including the rice. “Not only did the team start hi, Keri Kodama, Gabriella Scalise Smilovitz, Sabrina Stermer, Brit- Megan Moore coaches the group two Foothill teams. Both Foothill strong, it never let the pressure get and Haley Zavattero. tany Trevor, and Natalie Wright. stunt team (Gabbie); Cheryl Holy teams were among the 10 teams to in the way of the ultimate goal. The JV squad includes Haley Coaching staff: The Foothill is the Foothill cheer adviser. make it to finals, ultimately win- The team finished the season un- Bean, Kendall Cash, Zoe Cris- Cheer Program is led by head Local Residents to Read Their Fiction at Cal State Program Five English graduate students into a lucrative career. Lyons will terrifically talented writers eager to will read from their fiction at a base his story on a young boy who get out there and strut their stuff. program presented by the Cal sleeps every night with the dogs. They’re all so different, unique, State East Bay English Department Melville sends a high school Eng- in style and sensibility it will be April 23. lish teacher into a memory search a wonderful literary treat for the Organized by graduate student in his piece. Morgan’s characters literati at Cal State East Bay. I Christopher Morgan, the 7 p.m. will look for falcons on the Warren can’t wait to hear them, as they’ll program will be in the Biella Hall roof, and Schiffer places his be reading new works, and they’ve Room of the University Library, character in the worst play known earned my deep respect and af- 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, to mankind. fection. A great way to showcase 94542. Admission will be free, but Alumnus Zac Walsh created a what’s happening here in the halls parking is $2 per hour in pay lots. similar program in 2010. Morgan of the English Department!” Readers will be Janet Burns, TJ resurrected it to celebrate the Each presentation will be a Lyons, Justin Melville, Christo- creativity, dedication and deter- recently written, currently un- pher Morgan, and Johann Schiffer. mination of these grad students to published piece of fiction running Morgan lives in Livermore; Lyons write despite the dueling demands about 15-20 minutes in length - in Pleasanton. of their studies, families, and jobs. sufficient to develop a story line. Burns’ reading will focus on Stephen Gutierrez, English For information, contact Steve a young man attempting to turn professor and faculty liaison for Chris Morgan Gutierrez, steve.gutierrez@csuea- his hobby of writing fan-letters this project, said, “These are five TJ Lyons stbay.edu or 510-885-3400. 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Foothill Latin Club Named Best New Chapter in State The Foothill High School Lat- Teams did extremely well up in Club returned from the 57th against perennial state power- California Junior State Classical houses as Harker, Woodbridge, League State Convention as state- University, and Harvard-Westlake. wide winners. Certamen is a quiz-bowl game test- The club was named best ing the Team’s knowledge of the “New” Chapter in State, first Place Latin Language, Roman History, Chapter Statewide—Small School; Classical Mythology, and Roman Latin 2 Certamen Competition Cultural Topics. Team - 2nd Place in State o Alyo- According to AP Latin IV sha Bendebury, Katie Downey, student Christian Medved, “The Diana Fu, Jacob Richey; and Latin convention gave the opportunity 1 Certamen Competition Team - for Latin students of all levels to 3rd Place in State o Roland Huang, learn about the ancient Romans Ben Singer, Aneel Yelamanchili, while still having a ton of fun. I Grace Yu especially enjoyed the astronomy Jacob Saldinger received one presentation from UC Davis Clas- of four sate-wide $2,000 scholar- sics Lecturer John Rundin about ships. Jack Reed earned first place how the ancient Romans perceived in Advanced History and studied the Heavens.” The CJCL Convention took Latin Club members in- place at the Menlo School in Ather- clude: Alyosha Bendebury, Katie ton from March 30-31. Students Downey, Diana Fu, Eric Hitchens, had opportunities to demonstrate Roland Huang, Anja Kong, Chris- what they have learned over the tian Medved, David Ni, Jack Reed, past year, interact with 1,500 Latin Jacob Richey, Jacob Saldinger, The Livermore /Dublin Jazzercise members participated in a special half-time performance during the students from throughout Califor- Ben Singer, Connie Wu, Aneel Golden State Warriors game March 24. More than 290 Jazzercise students from around the Bay Area nia and Nevada, and got to strut Yelamanchili, Grace Yu. raised over $60,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Livermore/Dublin Jazzercise had 23 students their stuff in togas. The team was led by Jack participate and they raised $9,200, 2 of those students were the top fundraisers. Jazzercise has been Many students placed in state- N. Reed, Foothill Latin Club raising money for Make-A-Wish Foundation for the past 4 years. wide academic tests such as My- President and Eric Heinitz, Latin thology, Daily Life, Classical Art, Teacher, Foothill HS. Derivations, and the Certamen

Foundation Fund-raiser Raises $105,000 for Future Grants

The Sandra J. Wing Healing magazine’s website. Photography been granted. This past January, Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) is provided by Bob Henry and SJWHTF celebrated its 100th grant hosted the 4th annual Ragin’ Ca- Yolanda Weaver. recipient which is a milestone. jun on March 2. The event's 350 “Starting this Foundation came Additional details are available attendees generated a whopping about from my own struggles from previous press releases on $105,000 for future grants. This dealing with cancer. As a recent our website, www.healingthera- equates to 1,500 treatments. Ragin’ five year survivor, I know too well piesfoundation.org. Cajun sold out eleven days prior to the pain cancer patients endure The mission of the Sandra J. the event. and caregivers go through when Wing Healing Therapies Founda- Many attendees dressed in their dealing with chemotherapy and tion (SJWHTF) is to provide can- Mardi Gras attire ranging from col- radiation treatments. The Founda- cer patients, during their treatment orful vests, hats and ties to plumes tion provides a means to lessen that period, with financial assistance of feathered boas, beads and masks. burden and suffering with comple- for complementary healing servic- Others wore intricate and ornate mentary therapies,” states Sandra. es. Complementary and integrative masks. The event was attended by J. Wing, the Founder. “It is with healing therapies include: acu- guests who crossed many genera- deep appreciation and humility that puncture, acupressure, therapeutic tions, which made it great fun. the Foundation has been supported massage, deep breathing medita- Photos of attendees can be by the community, neighbors, fam- tion and visualization. These heal- viewed on the Foundation’s web- ily, friends and generous caring ing therapies can provide relief for site, as well as some local news- donors and sponsors.” neuropathy, anxiety, stress, aches, Mardi Gras decor was bright and colorful. (Photos - Bob Henry and Yolanda To date 124 grants have fatigue, nausea and pain. paper’s websites and regional Weaver)

12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012 Community

(Organizations wishing to run notices high school writing contest. The contest Mocho at Livermore's Robertson Park, 11 a.m. 925-828-8554, for reservations & information. morning and first Fridays. The community is in Bulletin Board, send information to PO open to all public schools in the Tri-Valley to 2 p.m. Fund-raiser for Livermore schools Hope for Crohn's, giving from the heart welcome. United CC is an Open and Affirming Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of area (Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and nonprofit groups presented by the dinner, dance and silent auction fund-raiser, ministry. Call 449-6820 for more information. Bulletin Board or email information to ed- and San Ramon grades 9, 10, & 11). Deadline Livermore Lioness Club and the Livermore Sat., April 21, Veterans Memorial Bldg., Pleas- Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- [email protected]. Include name of is May 1, 2012. Details, submission require- Y's Men Club. Over $5000 in cash prizes; anton, 5 to 11 p.m. RSVP at 1-855-RAB-HOPE non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday organization, meeting date, time, place and ments, and submissions can be found at Little Duckie Races. Need not be present to or [email protected]. Information at school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. theme or subject. Phone number and contact www.trivalleywriters.org/contests. win. Information, 449-1315 or 321-1123. Each www.hopeforcrohns.org. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. person should also be included. Deadline is Hot dog eating contest, May 5 during duck has a number attached and assigned to Free income tax help, Feb. 1-April 14. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 5 p.m. Friday.) Livermore Valley Wine Festival in down- a number on each entry form. Entries are $5 AARP tax aide volunteers, trained and certi- Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ser- The Livermore Amador Valley Garden town Livermore. The event is sponsored by each and are available from some Livermore fied by IRS.. Serving seniors and low-middle vices on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., Club's annual Plant Sale will be held on Spanky's Dog House in Livermore. Classes will school PTAs or write Livermore Duck Races, income taxpayers. Available at Livermore worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All Saturday, April 21 from 9am to 1pm in the be over 18 and 18 under for six contestants. PO Box 48, Livermore, CA 94551. Library, Dublin Library and Pleasanton Senior are welcome. parking lot of Amador Valley High School, To enter go to www.spankysdoghouse.com Widowed Men and Women of North- Center. For information on schedules go to Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 1155 Santa Rita Road Pleasanton. All plants and the "Contact Us" page on subject line ern CA., Happy hour in Pleasanton, April 19, aarp.org/taxaide or call 1-888-227-7669. Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all are from LAVGC members' gardens and sell enter "CONTEST ENTRY" and age. Drawing 5 p.m. RSVP by April 17 to Marge, 828-5124. Alameda County Master Gardeners. ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s at low, low prices. Garden Club members will be held April 15 to select contestants. Friendly bridge in Dublin, April 21, 1 p.m., Visit the Earth Friendly Demo Garden in Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study will assist in choosing perennials, annuals, All entries must be in by April 13. RSVP by April 17 to Jeanne, 361-6110. Lun- Livermore Valley wine country and hear Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer succulents, herbs and vegetables. For more Computer classes at the Livermore cheon in Dublin, April 22, 1 p.m., RSVP by April Master Gardeners from the eastern county 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at information please call Bev at 925-485-7812. Public Library, Internet for Beginners, Mon- 17 to Paula, 484-3667. Lunch in Danville, April share their knowledge about the following 846-8650 for weekly programs. Volunteer Tutor, Become a volunteer day, April 9, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm; Searching 26, 11:30 a.m., RSVP by April 23 to Marsha, topics: April 14 – Spring in the Garden. Master Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. literacy tutor and make a real difference in the Internet, Monday, April 16, 1:00 pm-3:00 830-8483. Lunch in Pleasanton, April 29, 1 Gardeners are on duty at the Garden on the Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 someone’s life. Over 75 people are waiting pm; Introduction to Microsoft Word, Monday, p.m. RSVP by April 26 to Athene, 846-0111. second Saturday morning each month. This p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for all ages for help. A free tutor training workshop will April 23, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Classes are hands- Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets Earth Friendly Demonstration Garden is full at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. be held at the Livermore Library on Saturday, on, first come, first served and take place in Mon., April 16 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village of drought tolerant plants. Its purpose is to Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study April 21, from 9AM-4PM. Once trained, a Community Room B. No charge. For more Parkway, Dublin. Doors open 7 p.m., meeting provide an educational experience featuring at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and volunteer can tutor any day or any time. To information call 373-5505. at 7:30 p.m. Kevin Fagan of the SF Chronicle "Water Wise" plants as an alternative to the children's choir for kids. Child care during all register, or for more information, call 373- Ohlone College Language and Culture will be discussing the Occupation, 99%ers traditional home landscape. It is located at events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. 5507. The READ Project is a service of the Center for Deaf Studies 40th Anniver- and how the media covers these events. 3575 Greenville Road next to the Martinelli St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Livermore Public Library. sary Celebration, Thursday, April 19, 2012. Refreshments Q&A Event Center in Livermore. For more infor- Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Tri-Valley Chapter of the National Fed- 1:30pm-4:30pm. Visit the largest and most Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful War mation visit http://acmg.ucdavis.edu or call the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 eration of the Blind meets on Saturday, April comprehensive Deaf Studies Program in Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the (510) 567-6812. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Cafeteria Room the West. Event is free. Open to the public. month, April 25, between 5 - 6 at the corners Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Scola at 447-9800. 2 at Valley Memorial Hospital in Livermore, Ohlone College, Building 6, 43600 Mission of First and Neal Streets. Call Cathe Norman Support Group meets every fourth Tues- Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone 1111 East Stanley Blvd. Any visually impaired Boulevard, Fremont. For more information at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ day of the month at 10 a.m. in the second Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended- or interested person is urged to attend. Call, contact Nora Chopelas, nchopelas@ohlone. gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. floor conference room at Heritage Estates style with choir and band, family worship. Carl, 449-9362 or send a note to w6rgh@att. edu, 510.659.6269 v, 510.344.5700 vp or visit Pleasantonians4Peace.org. Retirement Community. The address is 900 10:30 a.m. contemporary led by band, Sunday net for more information. www.ohlone.edu/deafstudies GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. School for children and middle-schoolers. DBE Daughters of the British Empire, 2012 Firefighter Career Expo, spon- 5th Annual Tradeshow, Wed., April 18, 5 to 8 Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or www.centerpointechurch.org; 925-846-4436. John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in sored by the CFFJAC’s Commission to Re- p.m. over 20 booths. Tuff Girl Fitness (Trader Lee Parlett 292-9280. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1040 the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd cruit Women for the Fire Service. Meet fire Joe’s Shopping Center 1108 E. Stanley Blvd., Creating A Happier, Healthier You, Florence Rd., Livermore. Sunday service at Thursday of every month at Castlewood department recruiters, try out the Candidate Livermore). Buffet and no host bar available. series of free seminars at the Pleasanton 10 a.m. For details please see our website Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and find out if www.gnontrivalley.com. Cost is $10/pp for Library presented by Dr. Christine Dickson. at www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. Leo Arrow- is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made you’ve got what it takes. Open to women members and $15/pp for non members. They are held on the third Thursday of each smith at 456-0845. up of women of British or British Common- and men interested in a future in the fire Please RSVP by April 14th at gnoners@ month at 7 p.m. Topics include: April 19, build St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- wealth heritage and ancestry with a focus on service. Saturday, April 21, 2012, 10 a.m. to gmail.com your emotional intelligence; May 17, move yard Road, Pleasanton. Services on Sunday, charity and fellowship. Those interested in 2 p.m. CPAT Testing Center, 526 Commerce Drop-in computer tutoring, Need beyond your mind; June 21, become an 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. All are welcome helping with “the cause," enjoying social ac- Way, Livermore. www.becomingafirefighter. help with downloading E-Books from the optimist. Dickson received her training at the and worship, whether or not you feel called tivities, and forming long-lasting friendships, org, or call (916) 648-1717. library to your E-Reader, sending E-mail National Naval Medical Center’s Department to participate in any other way in the com- please contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998- 40th Annual Primavera Century, April attachments, social networking, blogging, of Internal Medicine where she specialized munity. For more information call the church 3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 22, The Primavera Century is a bicycle tour of general internet questions, or ??? Pleasanton in preventive medicine and chronic disease. office 925-462-4802. for additional information. Alameda and Santa Clara Counties with four Library offers programs Thursdays 6 p.m. Library programs are free and open to every- St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Tri-Valley Communities Against a different routes: Century (100 miles), Metric to 8 p.m. Questions? Ask at the Reference one. Call Penny Johnson at 925/931-3405 for 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Services on Sunday Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley Century (65 miles), Calaveras Loop (32 miles) Desk or call 925-931-3400 (press 7 for Ref. information. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Children's Sunday CAREs) monitors nuclear weapons and en- and 25 mile Family Fun Ride around Coyote Desk). Library programs are free and open to Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Mili- school during the 10:30 a.m. service. For vironmental clean-up activities throughout Hills. Sponsored by the Fremont Freewheel- everyone. Call Merry Luskin at 925/931-3400 tary" is a 501(c)3 non profit military support more information call the church office at the US nuclear weapons complex, with a ers Bicycle Club. http://ffbc.org/primavera/ for information. organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has (925) 447-3289 or SaintBartsLivermore.com. special focus on Livermore Lab and the Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Dress a Girl Around the World Sew been in operation since January 2004. It St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church surrounding communities. All are welcome to new and established residents of the Fest: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9am – 3pm, is dedicated to the continued support of follows the traditional 1928 Book of Common at the monthly meeting at the Livermore Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first St. Michael Hall, 300 block of Maple Street, deployed troops. Preparation of comfort Prayer. 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Civic Center Library Thursday, April 19 from Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the Livermore. For more information, please packages takes place every other week - all Sunday service at 10 a.m. Sunday school 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information call second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah contact Suzanne Slupesky: suzbeck@yahoo. year long. Providing morale support for provided. For information, contact Fr. Ben Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit our Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activi- com, 925-352-8447. those deployed. All information provided is Brown at 925/906-9561. website at http://trivalleycares.org ties, and monthly adult socials. Information, Volunteer drivers, Senior Support Pro- confidential and is not shared for security Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East Livermore Community Blood Drive: call 925-215-8405 or visit www.Pleasanton- gram of the Tri-Valley is looking for Volunteer purposes. To submit a name and address, in- Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 to Friday, April 27, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United Meth- Newcomers.com Drivers to transport seniors to their medical quire about donations or helping, please visit 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 925-447- odist Church, 4743 East Avenue. Every day, Andrew’s Awesome Advocates pre- appointments outside of the Tri-Valley area www.operationsam.org, email operation- 4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Bay Area hospitals need hundreds of units paring for the annual fundraiser yard sale (i.e. Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, etc). The Senior [email protected] or call 925 443-7620 for Grief workshops, each person's grief of blood to keep sick and injured patients on April 27-28. Donations are sought. The Transportation Program supplements exist- more information and the calendar of events. journey has its own path and its own time alive. There is no substitute for blood, and goal is to raise funds for the wheelchair lift ing public and paratransit services by provid- line. Although there is no right or wrong it can only be replaced by blood donations. van payments, wheelchair friendly carpet ing rides via volunteer drivers. Volunteers RELIGION path, there are stepping stones that are part Please register at www.redcrossblood.org & padding, among other durable medical must have a valid driver’s license, a registered First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth of each grief journey. They will be explored and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or expenses. Please contact Shawna Sargis at vehicle, carry automobile liability insurance, Street, Livermore. Information (925) 447-2078 in this eight-week series of workshops. St. call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for more 454-8827 or Beth Hewitt at 606-6251 to ar- and have a clear DMV record. Please contact or www.fpc-livermore.org. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., information. range a drop-off appointment for donations. Jennifer Cullen for more information at Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Pleasanton. Eight Thursday evenings at 7:30 Italian Catholic Federation, Branch Andrew was born with thirteen birth defects (925) 931-5387 or email: [email protected]. Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. PM. April 12 through May 31. Pre-registration #285, is holding its annual "Primavera Din- of which several required immediate surgi- Funding for this program is provided by Information 447-8747. is requested. Space is limited. A one-time ner Dance," a fund-raiser to benefit Tri-Valley cal intervention and ongoing medical care. Alameda County Transportation Commission Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada $15.00 donation is requested. These sessions Scholarship Program and other ICF Charities. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), (Alameda CTC) and Measure B Funds. Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. are open to all, regardless of religious affili- The event will be held Saturday May 5, 2012. meets at Hillcrest Community Gardens Build- Free Diabetes Self-Management Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday ation. Please call Mary Hagerty at 925-846- No host cocktails 6:00 PM, Dinner by Thyme ing, 550 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore. Mondays, Classes. This 6 to 7 week series will teach you Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. 5377 for more information." to Eat at 7:00 PM at the St. Michael's Parish 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. private weigh-in, 6:45 to how to manage your diabetes with exercise, Information, 447-8840. JustFaith Ministry founder Jack Jezreel Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. There will be 7:30 p.m. meeting. All are welcome. Nonprofit, healthy eating (including the foods you love) Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. will facilitate a workshop on compassion and dancing to the music of Smooth Sounds, a self-help organization founded in 1950. TOPS and medications, and answer all your ques- Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. wor- community; personal transformation in light raffle and prizes. Tickets $35.00 per person. members are guided by a nutritionist and a tions about living with diabetes. Tuesdays, ship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible study/ of the Gospel and the world in which we live. Reservations are required, deadline is April medical doctor at the national headquarters. April 17 through May 29, 4 pm- 6 pm at the Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (informal). For Saturday, April 14, 1-4pm. St. Elizabeth Seton 28, 2012. To make reservations, please call Members are encouraged to use the diabetic Dublin Senior Center. Class is open to adults information, call 925-447-1246. Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Free Don M. @ (925) 846-8436 or Judy & Carl B. exchange program and are free to use what- of all ages (not just Seniors) with pre diabetes Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 will donation. INformation contadt Matt Gray, @ (925)846-6514. For all questions call Gail ever food they plan. Information, contact Sue or type 2 diabetes. Please call the Alameda East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday wor- CCOP, RCIA director, 202-5425 or rciamatt@ Rocca @ (925) 373-4821. at 462-6281. County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 ship. Information 447-1950. gmail.com. www.catholicsofpleasanton.org. Mediator Certification, Center for Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring to register. Space is limited. Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Open Door for Returning Catholics, Dispute Settlement offering a mediator Club, Sat., April 14, 55 miles Dublin to Moraga Overeaters Anonymous. No weigh- Services 10:30 a.m. 545 N. L Street Livermore. Were you raised Catholic but do not come or certification workshop Saturdays, April 28, loop, meet 9 a.m. at Shannon Park, Alaine ins, dues or fees. Meetings Tuesdays and (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. seldom come to church anymore? Would you May 5 and 12 in Livermore. This 25-hour Nadeau [email protected]. Sun., April 15, 43 Thursdays, 7 - 8 p.m. St. Barts, 678 Enos Way, St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 like to know more about the Catholic Church training is facilitated by practicing lead miles over Pig Farm to Pinole, meet 9:30 Livermore. Call Nora for further information North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services on as it is today? No matter how long you mediators and will certify individuals to the a.m. at Pleasant Hill BART station, Emma at (925) 447-1676 Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday have been away and no matter the reason, CA dispute resolution programs act. Space Olenberger, 707-479-2549. Wed., April 18, San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school consider renewing the relationship with the is limited to 5 more participants. Informa- 45 miles, San Ramon to Livermore, meet invites new and long-time residents to its at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Catholic Church. The next Returning Catho- tion and registration form available online 9 a.m. at Diablo Vista Park, Alberto Lanzas, monthly luncheon on April 19 at Bridges Golf followed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. lics sessions began on Wednesday, April 11, at www.trivalleymediation.com or contact 510-825-9581. Anyone planning to go on a Club Restaurant, 9055 S. Gale Ridge Rd., San United Christian Church, celebrating 50 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Diane at 373-1035. ride is asked to call the leader for details on Ramon. 11:30 to 2pm. Cost is $21. The speaker years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. at M Seton Church, Room A in Pleasanton. For Attention Teen Writers, California Writ- where to meet and what to bring. will be Becky Worley, correspondent to the TV St., Livermore; worships on Sunday morning more information, call Kimberly Whitaker at ers Club Tri-Valley Branch is holding its first Duck Races, Sat., April 21 in the Arroyo show "Good Morning America." Call Grace, at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on Sunday 925-846-0892