VOLUME XLVII, NUMBER 20 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 Medical Cuts Would Impact Valley Provider

By Ron McNicoll people. visits for 1000 people. Over the ple who can function at home, we see is up 25 percent from last Impacts of the revised budget Sue Compton, CEO of AXIS past couple of years in response which keeps them out of nursing year. People lose their jobs, and that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Community Health, said that the to the state budget crunch, the homes. lose insurance. We do all we can has given the Legislature will af- cuts proposed by Schwarzeneg- funding dropped to $54,000. This Often the caretaker is a family do, but we have a waiting list.” fect the Valley’s primary medical ger to help offset a $19.1 billion year the funding is $18,000, and member who needs the money AXIS tries to obtain Medi- care provider in the Valley. deficit in the coming year will im- is paying for approximately 250 to stay home all day, instead of Cal coverage for people who AXIS, which contracts with pact two of its programs. One is medical visits. going to a job. In addition to los- are coming up short on money, Alameda County, serves 14,000 the Expanded Access to Primary “We always bill out that con- ing the money, the caretakers no because obtaining it can be a patients each year, as well as Care (EAPC). The other is In tract fully. We could use twice longer would have health insur- relatively quick solution. How- Find Out What's 1000 mental health clients and Home Support Services (IHSS). the $75,000 (from earlier years),” ance coverage that the program ever, while most children from Happening 2000 people in the Women In- Schwarzenegger proposes elimi- said Compton. provides. low-income families qualify for fants Children (WIC) program nating both programs. The IHSS program for in- Compton said that the cuts in Medi-Cal, adults typically are not Check out the in Livermore, Pleasanton and Several years ago, AXIS was home caretakers provides 20 both programs for AXIS won’t eligible, unless they are pregnant Dublin. It is the only direct health receiving $75,000 annually for to 25 visits per month through be “devastating, but every bit we or disabled, said Compton. second section care provider for low-income EAPC, which paid for doctor AXIS. The caretakers help peo- lose, hurts. The number of people (See MEDICAL, page 4) Section II is filled with infor- mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and en- Proposed Cuts Would tertainment and bulletin board listings. Impact those Struggling To Make Ends Meet Proposals to eliminate the 18,000 Alameda County seniors State’s main welfare-to-work and persons with disabilities, has program, subsidized childcare seen significant cuts in the past and other services will have dras- few years. Further cuts would tic impacts on Alameda County result in lower wages for about residents struggling to make ends 18,000 caregivers in Alameda meet amid high unemployment County, while causing several and other economic difficulties. thousand clients to become in- That was the conclusion of Alam- eligible to receive services vital eda County officials after review- to their well-being, according to ing Governor Schwarzenegger’s the county. revised State Budget plan. “This State budget plan once The Governor’s budget plan again asks local communities to calls for the elimination of Cal- endure the greatest pain resulting WORKs, the state’s main wel- from the budget problems that HUNTER LOVINS fare-to-work program. The move continue in Sacramento with would mean some 20,000 fami- no end in sight,” said Alameda lies in Alameda County would County Administrator Susan S. lose assistance including cash Muranishi. Hunter Lovins Photo - Doug Jorgensen benefits, employment services County officials also are Talk Set in Traci Peterson (right) talks with Cody about a picture. and child care support. concerned about a proposal In addition, the Governor contained in the Governor’s Pleasanton has called for cutting the State’s May Budget Revision to shift The City of Pleasanton’s new In-Home Supportive Services responsibility for thousands of Committee on Energy and the program by roughly a third. The State prison inmates to local Multiple Shunt Surgeries Can’t program, which provides care and government. They say the plan Environment kicks off its free (See BUDGET, page 4) lecture series with Dr. L. Hunter personal assistance services for Lovins on Tuesday, May 25. Dampen Cody Peterson’s Smile Lovins was named Time Mag- azine’s Millennium “Hero of the By Patricia Koning completely torn away, but was As a result of his birth injuries, Planet” for her efforts to promote In August 2007, Traci Pe- held on by a blood clot,” ex- Cody has cerebral palsy and hy- Pleasanton OKs Merger Of sustainable development. She terson called her boss to let plains Traci. “Cody suffered a drocephalus. Initially, Traci and will speak at the Pleasanton her know she’d be a little late significant lack of oxygen for her husband Kevin were more Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Bou- some time.” Transportation Agencies to work. Seven months preg- concerned about the cerebral pal- The Pleasanton City Council levard in Pleasanton on May 25 nant with her second son, Traci Cody was blue and lifeless (CMA) and Alameda County sy, but it is the hydrocephalus that approved a joint powers agree- at 7:00 p.m. decided to pay her doctor a when he was taken out, in a con- Transportation Improvement has posed greater challenges. ment (JPA) that would autho- Lovins is the co-founder of visit because she hadn’t felt the dition the doctors termed “inter- Hydrocephalus, also known as Agency (ACTIA). the Rocky Mountain Institute, a baby move through the night. rupted death.” He was given CPR “water on the brain,” is a build up rize combining two Alameda The proposed 22-member well-known non-profit research What she envisioned as a quick and then taken immediately to of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the County transportation agencies ACTC board will be comprised and educational foundation fo- heartbeat check turned into an the NICU. He was born with sei- clear fluid that surrounds the into one. of the Board of Supervisors, with cused on the efficient and sus- emergency C-section in which zures, a Grade III intraventricular brain and spinal cord. According The Alameda County Trans- six votes; two representatives tainable use of resources. She is both Traci and the baby nearly brain hemorrhage, and a myriad to the National Institute of Neu- portation Commission (ACTC) from Oakland with four votes also an author and has promoted died. of other preemie problems (he rological Disorders and Stroke, would consolidate the Con- total, one representative each sustainable development for “My placenta had almost was born at 31 weeks). (See CODY, page 12) gestion Management Agency (See MERGER, page 4) more than 30 years with the mes- sage that citizens, communities and companies, working together within the market context are a dynamic problem-solving force. LEA, School District at Odds Lovins has presented to audi- ences around the globe including Over Staff Development Days the United States Congress, the By Patricia Koning “This will be a wide open (See SPEAKER, page 12) Representatives from the conversation about what we can Livermore Education Associa- do to resolve the situation as tion (LEA), the teachers’ union, quickly as possible,” explained LPC Offers and the Livermore Valley Joint assistant superintendent Mike Unified School District met to Martinez. “My hope is that we Counseling discuss whether removing three can settle this dispute before it For Veterans professional development days goes to arbitration.” by Brittney Barsotti from the calendar for the 2010/11 At issue is the Board’s deci- Las Positas College (LPC) school year violated the teach- sion to eliminate three profes- has become one of the first ers’ contract. The two sides met sional development days from colleges in California to offer May 18. (See LIVERMORE, page 4) counseling services for veterans in conjunction with the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs (VA). Former Marine Nathan John- Pleasanton Schools Hire Leader, son, a readjustment counselor for the VA, is making his services Aim for Parcel Tax Talk available to student veterans and Photo - Doug Jorgensen veterans in the community. By Ron McNicoll were “excited” about her coming A worker finishes the colorful cement work around Lizzie Fountain. Work is expected to be Johnson is working with the Looking to secure the future, to the district. completed soon on renovation of the park and fountain at the corner of First St. and South veterans program at LPC to try the Pleasanton school board Trustee Jamie Hintzke, whose Livermore Ave. in downtown Livermore. to establish a model for how the unanimously voted to hire a new job with the county health de- VA can interact with colleges to superintendent. It also set the partment takes her into Fremont set up local centers for services wheels in motion to determine schools, worked over a span of in the community. He feels it is whether there would be support two years with Ahmadi, who LPC President Accepts Job in Maryland important to reach out to vet- for another attempt at a parcel is an assistant superintendent erans in college while they are tax. there. “She was always great, Las Positas College Presi- “Las Positas College is a won- align my skills, experiences, and still young. The hiring of Parvin Ahmadi always kept everyone calm, and dent DeRionne Pollard has been derful institution. I have grown long-term professional aspira- “LPC is an environment was completed enthusiastically always has the voice of reason. selected as the new president of both personally and profes- tions with an organization shar- where the majority of student by the five-member board. She She would zero in on data that Montgomery College, a commu- sionally during this experience. ing similar values.” veterans are still young,” John- succeeds superintendent John no one else noticed. I was always nity college in Maryland. Montgomery College, also a Pollard’s last day on campus son said. “We can engage in Casey, who will retire June 30. impressed. I’m thrilled to have In a message to the local col- phenomenal institution, provides will be June 30, 2010. (See PLEASANTON, page 4) early intervention before the Several trustees said they lege community, Pollard stated, a unique opportunity for me to (See LPC, page 2) stress of serving in a combat zone creates major problems in their lives for years.” Pet of the Week Johnson provides one-on-one Inside Guten Tag! Sven is regal Dachshund who needs a readjustment counseling at the new home. This hearty, handsome German gentleman LPC Student Health Center on Art & Entertainment...... Section II Roundup...... 3 loves to go for long walks where he can stop and smell, the first and third Friday of every Bulletin Board...... Section II Short Notes...... 9 well, everything! He does well with other dogs, cats, month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. His and young children too. To meet Sven, come to Valley Classifieds...... 10 Sports...... 6 services will also be available Humane Society, located at 3670 Nevada Street in over the summer. Johnson is Editorial...... 4 Obituaries...... 9 Pleasanton. Call 925-426-8656 or visit the web site www. also trying to establish a group session for veterans at LPC and Mailbox...... 5 valleyhumane.org for more info. Auf Wiedersehen! (See VETERANS, page 12) PAGE 2 - The Independent, MAY 20, 2010 New Tool Developed That Would Court Restricts Use of Detect Bioterrorism Attacks Pesticides Near Species Habitat Law enforcement authorities pathogens,” Slezak said. will identify sequences from that seeking to detect bioterrorism Current plans call for the organism,” Slezak explained. The Center for Biological fox, tidewater goby, and valley provisions to ensure that infor- attacks, doctors diagnosing dis- detection array to be evaluated Currently, Slezak’s team is Diversity (CBD) this week won elderberry longhorn beetle. Simi- mation regarding the restrictions eases and regulatory agencies for operational bioforensic use testing a next-generation LLM- restrictions on the use of toxic lar protections were obtained by is disseminated to pesticide re- checking product safety may at the Frederick, Md.-based Na- DA that boasts 2.1 million probes. pesticides in and adjacent to the Center in a 2006 settlement tailers and users. The EPA must find a new ally in a Lawrence tional Biodefense Analysis and This version contains probes habitat for 11 endangered and prohibiting use of 66 pesticides develop a bilingual (English and Livermore National Laboratory Countermeasures Center of the representing about 178,000 vi- threatened wildlife species in the in and adjacent to California red- Spanish) brochure describing the (LLNL) detection technology. U.S. Department of Homeland ral sequences from some 5,700 Bay Area. legged frog habitats statewide. settlement, the counties in which The advance, known as the Security. viruses, and about 785,000 bac- A federal court on Monday The EPA is required under the injunction applies, tips for Lawrence Livermore Micro- As the cost of the array is terial sequences from thousands signed an injunction imposing the Endangered Species Act to reducing offsite movement of bial Detection Array (LLMDA), reduced, the LLMDA technology of bacteria. interim restrictions on the use of consult with the U.S. Fish and pesticides, and reference to EPA’s could enable law enforcement, could be used to improve public The latest LLMDA version 75 pesticides in eight Bay Area Wildlife Service over registration Web site for information about medical professionals and oth- health diagnostics, Slezak said, also encompasses fungi and and approved uses of pesticides protozoa - with probes repre- counties while the Environmen- where buffer zones apply for ers to detect within 24 hours any adding that dozens of bacteria that may harm listed species or which pesticides and species. and viruses can be detected in a senting about 237,000 fungal tal Protection Agency formally virus or bacteria that has been evaluates their potentially harm- their critical habitat. According Reported pesticide use in sequenced and included among single test from the entire spec- sequences from thousands of fungi and about 202,000 protozoa ful effects on Bay Area endan- to CBD, despite an obligation to the Bay Area is about 10 mil- the array’s probes. trum of sequenced organisms. avoid authorizing pesticide uses One advantage of the Liver- sequences from 75 protozoa. gered species over the next five lion pounds annually. However, Developed between October years. The injunction stems from that jeopardize endangered spe- actual pesticide use is estimated 2007 and February 2008, the more array is that it provides The Livermore team plans to researchers with the capability update probes on the array with a Center lawsuit in 2007 against cies, the agency has consistently to be several times this amount LLMDA detects viruses and the EPA for violating the Endan- failed to evaluate or adequately since most home and commercial bacteria with the use of 388,000 of detecting pathogens over the new sequences of bacteria, vi- entire range of known viruses ruses and other microorganisms gered Species Act. regulate pesticides harmful to pesticide use is not reported to probes that fit in a checkerboard endangered species without citi- pattern in the middle of a one- and bacteria. Current multiplex from GenBank and other public In the Valley, Jeff Miller, the state. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) databases about once per year, conservation advocate with the zen lawsuits and court-ordered inch wide, three-inch long glass timelines. slide. techniques can at most offer de- in addition to using sequences Center, said restrictions would be The current operational ver- tection from among 50 organisms obtained from collaborators for placed on some areas where tiger The injunction sets deadlines sion of the LLMDA contains in one test. their probes. salamander and the Alameda for the EPA to conduct “ef- probes that can detect more than While product safety rules LLNL’s current collaborators whipsnake can be found. That fects determinations” and sets 2,000 viruses and about 900 require demonstrating that a include the University of Cali- would be in ag areas adjacent aside use authorization for the bacteria. list of known contaminants is fornia, San Francisco; the Blood to wetlands or next to vernal 75 pesticides in, and adjacent “The ability to detect the not present, Slezak said the use Systems Research Institute; the pools. He noted that in most to, endangered species habitats major bacterial and viral compo- of modern advances in DNA University of Texas Medical cases, there won’t be an impact within eight Bay Area counties nents of any sample can be used sequencing and arrays would al- Branch (Galveston); the National (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Institute for Public Health and on vineyards. in countless different ways,” said low manufacturers to identify the The endangered species cov- Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Tom Slezak, LLNL’s associate potential presence of contaminat- the Environment of Bilthoven, Solano, and Sonoma) until the ing biological material present in the Netherlands; the Statens ered by the injunction are the program leader for Informatics. Alameda whipsnake, bay check- determinations and consultation “This is important because it quantities large enough to be of Serum Institut of Copenhagen, are completed. The consultations potential concern. Denmark; the University of Cali- erspot butterfly, California clap- fills a cost-performance gap that per rail, California freshwater should result in cancellation of is relevant to many missions: “For each bacteria or virus that fornia, Davis; Imigene; the U.S. has been sequenced anywhere in Food & Drug Administration; shrimp, California tiger sala- some pesticide uses and perma- biodefense, public health and mander, delta smelt, salt marsh nent use restrictions for harmful product safety.” the world, we have several dozen and the Marine Mammal Center squares on the checkerboard that of Sausalito, Calif. harvest mouse, San Francisco pesticides. The EPA began mak- In the area of biodefense, cur- garter snake, San Joaquin kit ing effects determinations in rent systems are centered upon October 2008 and must complete the detection of smaller priori- them by September 30, 2014. tized sets of high-risk pathogens, The injunction also contains rather than testing for a much broader spectrum of organisms. Job Conference in Livermore “The LLMDA allows us to not only identify the biological Targets Those Age 50 and Over pathogens on a priority screening retirement accounts, COBRA list, but also any other already- Anyone age 50 and older can ing and interactive discussion, sequenced bacteria or virus in a learn career tools and options begin thinking about what you and applying for unemployment sample that you might not have by attending the free 50+ Job want to be when you grow up. benefits. been expecting to find, includ- Conference organized by the • Government Employment Registration begins at 8:15 ing possible novel or emerging Livermore Area Recreation and Forum: Receive an explanation a.m. Workshops will be held Park District. of government employment pro- throughout the day, with the The Partners in Your Success cesses, resources and tips. exhibit hall open from 11 a.m. LPC 50+ Job Conference will be held • Job Search Stress Reduc- to 2 p.m. Sessions are on a first- (continued from page one) from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, tion: Build confidence, present a come, first-served basis and are With her departure Las Positas June 4, at the Robert Livermore more vibrant persona and learn subject to change. Participants College will launch a search for Community Center, 4444 East practical techniques for a posi- may pre-order, by May 28, a $6 its fifth president. Ave. The event includes work- tive outlook throughout your job lunch from Sigi’s Café at the Pollard became president of shops as well as an exhibit hall. search. Community Center. For more Las Positas College on March Workshops offered are: • Financial Survival Strate- information or to RSVP, visit the 3, 2008. Las Positas College • Overcoming Age Bias: Strat- gies: Create a plan for your Special Events Calendar online serves over 9,000 students in egies 50+ for job seekers making career transition. Get advice on at www.larpd.dst.ca.us or call the Tri-Valley area of Dublin, their way through the employ- Livermore, Pleasanton and Sunol ment search maze. and is one of two colleges in the • Flirting with Retirement: Chabot-Las Positas Community Explore what retirement means College District. to you and create a draft concept Chancellor Joel L. Kinnamon depicting your retirement life- and the board of trustees are in style. the process of developing a tran- • Green Careers Roundtable: sition plan for the college. Green careers for the 50+ job “We wish President Pollard seeker. well as she embraces this new op- portunity,” Kinnamon said. “Las • Volunteering for Your Ca- Positas College has an estab- reer: Learn how to use volunteer lished tradition of excellence and assignments to explore new I am confident this tradition will career options or sharpen exist- continue as we move forward in ing skills. the selection of the college’s fifth • Looking Current and Age president. Las Positas College is Appropriate in the Workplace: a jewel in the Tri-Valley.” Hear tips on how to be well- Pollard will be the ninth pres- dressed and maintain a look that ident in Montgomery’s 64-year is age- and job-appropriate. history. Her first day is Aug. 2. • Work and Career Transi- tions: Using basic career counsel- The Independent, MAY 20, 2010 - PAGE 3 VALLEY ROUNDUP Bothwell service members involuntarily separated from Park Sandia Names New Leader their dependents and is intended to provide for The Sandia Corp. board of directors has select- extra expenses that result from such a separation. ed Paul J. Hommert as president of Sandia Corp. Under the proposal currently under consideration, Dedication and director of Sandia National Laboratories, ef- HFP would increase to $260 per month and FSA fective July 9, 2010. Hommert, currently Sandia’s would increase to $285 per month. Scheduled executive vice president and deputy laboratories During a trip to Afghanistan last year, Con- director for the nuclear weapons program, will Improvements at Bothwell gressman McNerney met with soldiers who asked Park were accepted by the succeed Thomas O. Hunter, who has announced him to work to increase pay for the troops. Many his decision to retire. men and women in uniform haven’t seen an in- Livermore Area Recreation “I am pleased to announce the selection of crease in military specialty pay in years. Upon and Park District board last Paul Hommert as the next Laboratories director his return, Congressman McNerney introduced week. at Sandia,” said Marillyn A. Hewson, chairman of legislation that would increase pay for service The project included de- the Sandia Corp.’s board of directors and execu- members. molition, excavation, grading, tive vice president of Lockheed Martin Corp.’s Over the past months, Congressman McNer- concrete work, planting of turf, Electronic Systems business area. “Paul brings ney worked closely with the Chairman of the trees and shrubs, installation to his new assignment an exceptional record of House Armed Services Committee to incorporate of irrigation, construction of leadership and achievement, backed by nearly a pay increase for troops and their families into new picnic and play areas, 34 years of diverse nuclear weapons and national the NDAA. and construction of two bocce security experience. He is uniquely qualified to The House Armed Services Committee is next courts with synthetic surfac- lead the Labs into the future.” expected to take up consideration of the National ing. Construction was com- In this role, Hommert manages over 3,000 Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including staff members and is responsible for the over- pleted by Goodland Landscape the provisions championed by Congressman Construction Inc. sight of engineering support and design for the McNerney. U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. Hommert also A park dedication cere- served as vice president of Sandia’s California mony is scheduled for 6 p.m. Laboratory and led Sandia’s homeland security Summer School Registration Wednesday, June 2. and defense strategies. Pleasanton Unified School District Summer At the request of Director Hommert’s career spans multiple institutions. School Office, at 215 Abbie Street, will be Scott Kamena, the board ap- He worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory accepting late registration forms through June proved televising last night’s from 2003 to 2006, where he led the Applied 11 for classes that are still available and have budget workshop. Kamena Physics Division (known within the nuclear room. Please note that some classes may still said that with a $300,000 weapons community as “X” division). Hom- be canceled due to low enrollment. Some classes budget gap, the public would mert also worked for three years as the director are now closed as they are full. For the latest be interested in knowing what of research and applied science at the United information and updates on available classes, would be cut. “People care Kingdom’s Atomic Weapons Establishment, go to www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/Education- alServices/SummerSchool or call the Summer about how we spend money,” which provides and maintains that nation’s he stated. nuclear deterrent. School hotline at 925-463-1104. After June 11, all registration requests will be completed The cost to televising the Hommert earned a B.S. degree in mechani- session was $200. cal engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic at the summer school site where a child will be attending any classes that may still be available. The program will air on Ca- Institute, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical ble Channel TV 29 at various engineering from Purdue University. Specific registration instructions will be posted at that time. times in the coming week. The Board also authorized Medical Care for Vets the funding of LARPD’s con- Legislation introduced by Congressman Jerry Offshore Drilling Bill Congressman John Garamendi joined 18 tribution to the Alameda Coun- McNerney (CA-11) to help improve medical care ty Employees’ Retirement for veterans passed the House Veterans’ Affairs other original cosponsors in introducing his Association 401(h) subaccount Committee last week with bipartisan and unani- first bill. The West Coast Ocean Protection Act mous support. H.R. 5145, the Assuring Quality of 2010, H.R. 5213, would create a permanent for retirees’ medical benefits. Care for Veterans Act, is supported by the Ameri- ban on new offshore oil and natural gas drilling The amount of $112,805 is can Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and from platforms in federal waters near California, included in the District’s 2010- Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Oregon, and Washington. 2011 budget. “Our veterans put their lives on the line for our Bill co-sponsors span a majority of the coastal Building maintenance to country,” said McNerney. “We must ensure that regions of California, Oregon, and Washington. repair a hot water leak at the the Department of Veterans Affairs is adequately They include California representatives Howard Robert Livermore Community prepared to serve these men and women. This Berman, Judy Chu, Sam Farr, Bob Filner, Jane Center was also approved dur- legislation will help make sure our veterans get Harman, Barbara Lee, Zoe Lofgren, George ing Wednesday’s meeting. the best possible care from medical professionals Miller, Lucille Roybal-Allard, Adam Schiff, Brad The Community Center, by updating their training.” Sherman, Pete Stark, Mike Thompson, and Lynn which was built in 2003, has H.R. 5145 will encourage VA medical pro- Woolsey, Oregon representatives Peter DeFazio, developed a leak seeping fessionals to participate in continuing education Kurt Schrader, David Wu, and Washington repre- through the asphalt on the sentatives Brian Baird and Norman Dicks. courses in their field of practice by increasing west side of the facility. the amount of money the VA will cover for such “Each of us has a stake in the health of the ocean and a responsibility to protect it. The West The District has plans to classes from $1,000 to $1,600. This will be the provide a long-lasting correc- first time the reimbursement rate has increased Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2010 goes a long way toward doing both. From Santa Barbara to tion to this problem. Using since 1991. in-house staff will offer a cost H.R. 5145 also allows the VA to offer reim- Prince William Sound to the Gulf of Mexico, oil spills like BP’s Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf savings, and $20,000 will be bursements for continuing professional education transferred to fund the repair. to an expanded list of VA health care employees, show that these incidents are not questions of if such as nurses, psychologists, physical therapists but when,” explained Dennis Takahashi-Kelso, and other medical providers. Currently, only Ocean Conservancy’s Executive Vice President, physicians and dentists can be reimbursed by the who was Alaska Commissioner of Environmental VA for continuing education courses. Conservation at the time of the Exxon Valdez spill. “California’s coastal economy alone con- tributes over $50 billion to the state. This would More Money for Service Personnel be put at stake with each and every oil well drilled Provisions championed by Congressman Jerry off the coast. The time for leadership is now and McNerney (CA-11) to increase pay for the men Rep. Garamendi is showing that leadership.” and women serving our country in combat zones “The ‘drill, baby, drill’ crowd has insisted for have passed the House Armed Services Military years that oil drilling from offshore platforms is Personnel Subcommittee with bipartisan support safe and clean. The millions of Americans who as part of the National Defense Authorization live along the Gulf Coast would now beg to dif- Act (NDAA). fer,” added Garamendi, a member of the House Hostile Fire Pay (HFP), currently set at $225 Science and Technology Committee. “If a similar per month, is for service members exposed to calamity occurred in federal waters in Southern hostile fire or explosion of hostile mines. Fam- California, we would see an oil slick spanning the ily Separation Allowance (FSA), currently set at coast from Long Beach to Santa Barbara. That $250 per month, is a partial reimbursement for is unacceptable.”

Axis Receives $25,000 Gift from Fund Axis Community Health has CEO Sue Compton. “In addition annually through direct services received a $25,000 gift from the to making monetary donations, and school- and community- Elliott-Risedorph Fund. they have orchestrated many based education, prevention and “The community need for work days at our Railroad Avenue treatment programs. Currently, healthcare for the uninsured and facility. We are filled with grati- Axis is seeing approximately under-insured is huge,” says tude at their very generous gift 300 new patients each month at Steve Elliott. “Our hope is that which will provide for medical its medical clinics in Pleasanton our donation will serve as a call visits for low income residents and Livermore. to action to others in the Tri-Val- who are unable to pay for care.” The agency operates three ley to contribute and, by doing so, Axis Community Health offers facilities in Pleasanton and two help provide care for those who medical, mental health, substance in Livermore and is supported by don’t have the resources.” abuse counseling and health local, state and federal funding, “We have worked with Steve education services to residents of foundation grants, client rev- and his wife, Kim Elliott-Rise- the Tri-Valley. Founded in 1972 enues and community donations. dorph, frequently over the years as a licensed nonprofit organiza- Detailed information is available and they have been extremely tion, the agency serves more than at www.axishealth.org. supportive of Axis,” says Axis 14,000 community members PAGE 4 - The Independent, MAY 20, 2010 Livermore Schools Fare Well in Rankings EDITORIAL By Patricia Koning lar schools to find those schools lar schools list are elementa- statewide rank of 3, and Marilyn The Academic Performance Avenue Elementary, with a state- that are truly similar. “With all ry schools, including the five Superior Court Judge: Index (API) reports released wide rank of 5. the criteria that the state uses to schools in Alameda County: John Creighton last week by the California De- “We are thrilled that 14 of our create the group of 100 similar Ocean View Elementary (Al- Voters have three good choices on the June 8 ballot for partment of Education (CDE) 16 schools either stayed the same schools, there is some variation bany), Proctor Elementary and Superior Court. All have extensive experience in interacting show that Livermore schools or increased their state ranking,” on factors that can be important,” Vannoy Elementary (Castro Val- with the court system. performed well in statewide says Cindy Alba, executive di- explains Alba. ley), and Kaiser Elementary and The Independent is recommending John Creighton based rankings. Eleven of the Liver- rector of curriculum and special While Marylin and Sunset Redwood Heights Elementary more Valley Joint Unified School projects. Livermore High School each received a rank of 10 against (Oakland Unified). on both his experience and his out of court activities. Christensen Middle School Creighton gained courtroom experience during his 25 District’s 16 eligible schools and Croce Elementary School similar schools, other Livermore schools did not fare so well. and East Avenue Middle School years with the Alameda County District Attorney’s office. were ranked in the top third of each lost one point. schools statewide. Similar schools rankings show Ten schools received a similar fell into the same similar schools He prosecuted everything from environmental cases to The statewide and similar a school’s relative placement in schools ranking of 5 or less and group and both were ranked 8. murder. He has worked with victims, witnesses, judges, schools rankings are key com- comparison to 100 other schools eight were ranked in the bottom Sunset, Rancho, and Arroyo Seco and juries. During that time, he developed a desire to divert ponents of the new report. State- with similar opportunities and 30%: Altamont Creek, Arroyo also fell into the same similar young people away from criminal activities by providing wide rankings sort schools by challenges. Seco Elementary, Croce, all four schools group, but these three education and jobs. To make that happen, Creighton has type (elementary, middle, high) Some of the characteristics middle schools, and Livermore schools have their differences. become involved with a program that aims to work with and then divide the API scores considered are ethnicity, so- High School. Arroyo Seco, which scored a 3 gang members to do just that. As a judge, he believes he from each school type into 10 cioeconomic status, number of Portola, which had the low- in the similar schools ranking, can have a bigger impact on efforts to implement such deciles, with 10 being the high- English language learners (ELL), est statewide rank in the District has twice as many ELL students programs. est and 1 being the lowest. A teacher credentials, average class of 3, received a similar schools and more students on free and We urge people to support John Creighton. It will take statewide rank of 10 means that size, pupil mobility, and parents’ ranking of 8. Jackson Avenue El- reduced lunch than the other two people like him to improve outcomes, people who realize it school falls into the top 10% education level. ementary was ranked a 9 against schools. is not only important to judge criminals, but to reach them statewide. “The similar schools ranking similar schools. Students in the Livermore before they begin a life of crime. While no Livermore school is helpful because our schools The Livermore Valley Charter School District and at LVCS received a statewide rank of 10, can sometimes learn from the School (LVCS) received a rank- finished taking state tests this four schools—Altamont Creek schools they are ranked against,” ing of 8 statewide and 2 against month. Those results, which are Elementary, Smith Elementary, says Alba. “Our principals may similar schools, down from the used to calculate the API, will Sunset Elementary, and Granada contact those schools to discuss previous year’s rankings of 9 be available in August. To see High School—received a state- best practices and, in some cases, statewide and 5 against similar the API report and the list of wide rank of 9. The lowest go visit those schools.” schools. similar schools for each school, BUDGET While LVCS is a K-8 school, visit http://cde.ca.gov and choose (continued from page one) ranking schools in the District She adds that each site needs medication for seniors, as well were Portola Elementary, with a to look closely at its list of simi- most of the schools in its simi- “API reports”. could jeopardize public safety, as restrict their access to hearing create safety concerns in already aids and other supplies. crowded local jails and hamper • A loss to Alameda County of County law enforcement services $21 million due to a plan to redi- that are already spread thin. The rect Mental Health Realignment plan would reduce prison costs funds to fund Food Stamps and incurred by the state by shift- Child Welfare Services instead of ing the responsibility for about using the State’s General Fund. High Scores Again for Pleasanton in API 15,000 nonviolent state inmates • A cut in Medi-Cal Admin- to the local level. istration support that would cost By Ron McNicoll Grasso said that comparing at the data, see how the kids did, at both Donlon elementary and Counties would receive Alameda County an estimated The Academic Performance the new baseline scores to the and where we can improve,” said Foothill high schools. $11,500 per offender to help pay $2 million. Index (API) scores for the Pleas- previous year’s baseline scores is Grasso. Grasso said that the similar for probation, drug courts, and • Cuts to the Cash Assistance anton Unified School District invalid. The baseline announced Even in the baseline scores, schools ranking is valuable be- “alternative” methods of custody, Program for Immigrants would show that 12 of its schools are May 13 forms the base only for there is an indicator that indicates cause the district can identify such as home detention, but those result in a loss of income to in the top decile (10 percent) the growth scores that will result there can be improvement, said similar schools that are perform- subsidies will be insufficient to about 1,000 legal immigrants in in performance on the tests that from the tests taken this spring. Grasso. The “similar schools ing at higher levels. “We can cover added law enforcement Alameda County who are elderly comprise the index. Those API numbers will be an- rank” category shows where a visit them, see the difference in costs associated with the shift or disabled. The loss to Alameda Alisal and Lydiksen elemen- nounced by the state department school stands in relation to the instruction, and maybe pick up of inmates. In addition, the plan County would be about $4 mil- tary schools are in the ninth de- of eduction in August. 100 schools statewide that are ideas,” she said. would reduce or eliminate Al- lion annually. cile in the rankings, which were The state expects growth in closest to it in a variety of fac- Scores for each school and the ameda County’s ability to house • A potential loss of nearly $22 released May 13. API scores each year, until all tors. school’s “similar schools” rank State and federal inmates under million to Alameda County under Village High School, the schools in the state score 800 or The similar schools rankings follow. Among the elementary contract, resulting in significant the Governor’s proposal to divert district’s continuation school, higher. change from year to year as data schools, Lydiksen (885, 3), Don- financial losses to the County. from local governments Federal scored 629, but is assessed on a Districts with schools that for those factors change. The lon (924, 8), Fairlands (947, 7), Other proposed cuts include: Medical Assistance Percentage different judgement scale than score above 800 use the test as factors include such things as Hearst (941, 5), Lydiksen (903, • Elimination of subsidies pro- (FMAP) funds that Alameda comprehensive high schools. an indicator of how they might student mobility, teacher mobil- 2), Mohr (961, 6), Valley View viding AIDS drugs to County Jail County has been receiving un- All of the schools scored further improve programs to (911, 7), Vintage Hills, (922, 3), inmates. Alameda County would der the federal stimulus package ity, average class size, number be left to pick up the tab for about enacted in 2009. over 800, which state standards achieve even better performance of students with reduced-price and Walnut Grove (930, 3). $525,000 in annual expenditures Alameda County Supervisor regard as exemplary, said district from students. meals, and number of fully cre- Middle schools rankings were for AIDS drugs for about 250 Keith Carson, stated, “We have spokesperson Myla Grasso. The The baseline test scores il- dentialed teachers. Hart (899, 5), Harvest Park (921, inmates who currently receive seen this train-wreck of a State district as a whole scored 901 on lustrate that “our kids are doing In the Pleasanton district, 7), and Pleasanton (922, 7). them at Santa Rita Jail. budget coming for months, and the API. The scores are typical of fantastic. However, we want to the lowest score in the “similar High school rankings were • Cuts to the Healthy Fami- next to nothing has been done in Pleasanton’s performance on API do better. When we receive the schools” category was 2 at Ly- Amador Valley (879, 7), and lies Program that would require Sacramento to prevent it. These in the past several years. Spring 2010 results, we’ll look diksen. The highest score was 8 Foothill (899, 8). low-income families to pay a are very difficult times in Cali- 75% increase to maintain health fornia for our most vulnerable insurance for their children. populations, and the difficulties • Cuts to the state’s Medi- will continue to get worse until PLEASANTON Cal program that would limit we get some leadership in Sac- (continued from page one) physician visits and prescription ramento.” her lead the Pleasanton school received in a payment on a life weather the lack of funding for Board response was support- district,” said Hintzke. insurance policy. the coming year from the state ive. Kernan said, “I’m totally Ahmadi brought her husband FINANCES STILL because of concessions from its supportive. Without question, and three children to the board ON CENTER STAGE employee unions and adminis- we need a parcel tax.” He said he MERGER meeting. Some of her Fremont School finances continued trators. went to Sacramento to look at the (continued from page one) staff were on hand as well. She to have a strong presence at the The last contract containing future revenue prospects. They said, “I will familiarize myself board meeting. The board ap- concessions was made formal at are so poor that local districts from Fremont and Hayward with with the culture of the district, proved final layoff notices for the meeting May 13, with CSEA must ensure their own financing two votes each, and one repre- streamline legislative, policy find out what you are proud 10 certificated positions held by president Alex Sutton signing off of key areas, he commented. sentative each from the other 11 and funding strategies. “There of, and what you would like to a total of 16 people. Certificated on $425,000 in concessions from Board president Chris Grant cities in the county, AC Transit would be one set of priorities. We work on.” positions include teachers and the classified employees. told The Independent that the and BART. They will have one would speak as a unified voice in Ahmadi will start her new job counselors. Sutton urged the board to parcel tax will be an agenda item vote each. legislative advocacy.” July 1 on a three-year contract. The board also authorized consider negotiating with CSEA soon, possibly at the board’s next One ACTC vote is allocated McGovern wondered how Overall, Ahmadi will be paid layoffs of 16 full-time equivalent simultaneously with the teachers meeting May 25. for every 100,000 in popula- projects would be selected for less than Casey. School board jobs, held by a total of 45 people. union next time, so that CSEA The board also recognized the tion. funding. She said, based on the president Chris Grant told The The jobs include custodians, of- members are not kept on hold high school valedictorians and The council vote was 4 to 1 vote allocation, some areas of Independent that the district fice staff, technology employees until the last minute regarding salutatorians for this year. They to approve the JPA with Matt the county may have difficulty wanted to economize because of and library assistants. their employment status. Trustee are valedictorian William Chen Sullivan dissenting. While sup- obtaining funding for projects. the current revenue difficulties. Casey said that some of the Pat Kernan said, “We have to find and salutatorian Krishna Bom- porting the merger, Sullivan said Dao said that one of the func- Ahmadi will start at $220,000 library assistants and technol- a different way to proceed, so that makanti at Amador Valley, and he objected to the governance tions of the new agency would annually, compared to Casey’s ogy employees might be hired they are not at a disadvantage.” valedictorian Prihatha Narasim- structure. be to come up with a long range current $228,000. She will re- back, depending on how much SERIOUS LOOK maraj and salutatorian Eugene His main objection, and one plan for countywide transporta- ceive a $600 monthly car allow- money is raised in a community AT PARCEL TAX Park at Foothill. that was also raised by Cindy tion projects. He said the process ance, which Grant said will be effort called CORE (Community Barbara Kirk, a member of a McGovern and Jerry Thorne, re- would be different. In the past, $4800 less annually than Casey’s OutReach for Education). district subcommittee on revenue lated to how votes are allocated. favorite projects tended to receive allowance. As of May 17, there was enhancement, urged the board Sullivan said in the past, the funding, he said. This time gaps Casey also has had $10,000 $356,000 in the CORE fund, to start the process of seeing impact of voting by population and problem areas in transporta- annually flowing into a tax- almost 40 percent of the goal. whether a parcel tax election was that decisions were political tion would be identified. A list of sheltered annuity, something The drive, aimed at families will be feasible. She suggested MEDICAL (continued from page one) and geared towards high popula- priorities would be established. It that is not in Ahmadi’s contract. with children in the schools, has establishing a panel with about a tion areas. would be approved by a simple She will receive about $4500 a deadline of June 8. dozen people on it representing It is anticipated the new agen- majority of the board. less each year than Casey has The district has been able to the district and community. If people are not eligible for cy would begin operating some- Sullivan suggested there Medi-Cal, AXIS must try to find time in September. However, in should be more votes allocated other programs. “There are not order to make that happen, the to cities where the congestion LIVERMORE as many as there used to be,” majority of cities, county, and problems are located. As it is set (continued from page one) she said. two transit agencies will need to up, a minority could pass some- If no programs can be located, thing because it has the majority people can use AXIS services on sign off on the JPA. the calendar to save $694,000, days. “This is a new board. I of the votes, he stated. According to Martinez, chang- a sliding scale, based on income Art Dao, deputy director of one of many budget cuts enacted think they are doing the best they Dao said that the transporta- es in state law give the District and family size. “It works well. ACTIA, explained that a study to close an $8.8 million shortfall. can with the cuts they are facing. tion needs in various parts of flexibility in how to spend the However, we do have to ask them was undertaken that led to the For the teachers, this means an There has never been a crisis like the county are different. In the Professional Development Block to pay for the cost of services. If decision to merge the two agen- effective 1.5% cut in pay. The this before,” says Reardon. “This north, transit is the issue. In the Grant. Under the original law, they lost a job, and can’t pay their cies. The study found that there District also eliminated approxi- is a very hard time for everyone. east, projects are capital inten- Senate Bill 1193, the Professional rent, that is just another burden,” could be as much as $1 million mately 67 full-time equivalent However, we have to fight for the sive. He pointed out that over Development Block Grant was she said. in savings each year. The savings teaching, counseling, and admin- integrity of our contract and what the last ten years, $400 million specifically designated for staff NO NEW IMPACT would come through the elimina- istrative positions. is best for our members.” has been spent on projects in the development days. A few years ON SCHOOL BUDGETS tion of redundancies. Dao also Asserting that the action vi- She adds that LEA is still Valley. One of the projects that ago that law was merged with Schwarzenegger’s revised noted that having one agency olates the teachers’ contract, considering the possibility of would streamline the planning was funded was the Isabel/580 Assembly Bill 825 and some of budget has no surprises for school LEA filed a grievance in March, the language was changed. furlough days for the 2010/11 and delivery of projects, and interchange. school year. Three employee districts, said Pleasanton assistant shortly after the Board enacted “We support staff develop- superintendent Luz Cazares. She the budget cut. The next step is ment as a District,” says Mar- groups—Superintendents, Liver- more Management Association, noted there are significant cuts in to move the grievance to media- tinez. “We just have to look at areas outside eduction: elimina- tion or binding arbitration;either and the Classified Managers/ Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala different and more creative ways tion of the state’s welfare-to- Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell process could take months. of providing it. To reduce the Confidentials—have agreed to (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout three furlough days. The Califor- work program, and cuts to child “LEA believes the District budget by this much, we had to care for low-income families. does not have the right to take nia School Employees Associa- The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., look at everything.” Unless the Legislature and Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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(Opinions voiced in letters State. State funds are available to them off. Restrictions would Council majority determined that loss of appetite, loss of energy possible. They do not care how published in Mailbox are those school districts on either a 50-50 then be on individual property voters need to vote NO again in and vomiting. the development that they have of the author and do not neces- or 60-40 funding split between owners, who would no doubt order to be heard. By the time we took him to the proposed would affect Pleasan- sarily reflect the opinion of The the district and the state. want a gated area and probably I don't see how the City Coun- vet, it was too late. Blood tests ton. Please vote No on D and Independent. Letter Policy: The If Pleasanton had some fa- not be restricted on home size. cil majority could have failed to revealed extremely high kidney protect the beautiful hillsides that Independent will not publish cilities money, it could start some Or: If "D" doesn't pass, Pleas- simply rescind their approval levels and we rushed him to a make Pleasanton so unique. anonymous letters, nor will it very beneficial projects almost antonites lose out by: of Oak Grove. But no, the City 24-hour facility in Dublin where publish letters without names. immediately. PUSD has already A. No trail area on our East Council majority decided to give his kidneys could hopefully be Gun Laws Abusive letters may be rejected had several projects approved Side Hills. the Taiwanese land speculator cleansed of the poisons. We Ted Lick or edited. Frequent letter writers and funded by the state allocation B. No real control on home one more chance to push through were told the chances were slim Livermore may have publication of their board. One such project would sizes or size of lots/acreage. the Oak Grove development. but it was the only chance we had My deepest sympathy goes letters delayed.). purchase engineering teaching C. Potential lawsuit. If you are irritated by having to save him. out to the family of Duncan equipment for a career technical D. A more dense Kottinger to vote AGAIN on an issue that The next morning about eight, Anderson and to every victim Farmers Market education class at Amador Valley Ranch concept. should have been resolved with the phone rang with the grim of a senseless criminal act. With Mary McMahon High School. Two other projects Please think about it, then the passage of PP, or because put- news—LG’s kidneys had shut the early release of thousands of Livermore that are already funded by the drive/walk the area. Vote yes. ting measure D on the June ballot down and there was no hope. I prisoners and cuts to local police Hooray Hooray state that could be started imme- has cost Pleasanton $95,000; rushed to the hospital so he could departments due to the State’s The 20th of May diately are the other career tech- Support Torlakson you don't have to look far for the he was put to sleep. Dr. Clooten fiscal crisis, the right to self Farmers' Market nical education projects. These Clarence and Pat Hoenig people to blame! The Council asked if I wanted to be in the defense is more important than Opens today. projects would provide training Livermore majority caused this mess! room at the end and trembled ever. California’s gun laws are facilities at each high school for Please consider Tom Torlak- Don't be fooled by mislead- when I told her “yes”. LG and I already some of the most restric- Money for Schools athletes and students who want to son for California State Super- ing promises, please vote NO on played for about 45 minutes in a tive in the nation. I take excep- Paul Ebright study and benefit form physical intendent of Public Instruction Measure D! waiting room and I told him with tion to Mr. Tenbrink’s statement Pleasanton therapy training. when you vote on Tuesday, June watery eyes how sorry I was. He that AB1934 revokes “archaic” It should be clear by now that Another project, supported by 8, 2010. For many years, we have Measure D – Take a Tour was in my arms when the final in- law. It revokes no law, only my Oak Grove developer, Frederick Mr. Brozosky when he served the known, Tom to be a dedicated Alyssa Williamson jection was administered into his Constitutional right to defend Lin, will not write a check to the district, would renovate a badly former teacher and experienced Pleasanton catheter, leaving me inconsolable myself and those around me, school district for $2,000,000. deteriorated playing field at Foot- legislator. His Goals and Priori- Up until this weekend, the when the doctor solemnly said, by the creation of a new law. In That money would come from hill High School. This project, ties for California Schools will only information I heard about “Mr. Lewis, he’s gone.” addition, it would prevent armed home builders if and when per- though fully designed, sits on the rebuild and restore excellence to Measure D was from the oppos- Non-pet owners could never citizens from making arrests. At mits were issued. Even the mayor shelf for lack of district funds. the classroom experience for our ing side. This is unfortunate as relate to someone weeping for the time of the Anderson tragedy gave an affirmative nod when I Besides the benefits to the children and grandchildren. there are quite a few positives to animal. After all, “it’s just a cat”. we already had laws against car- made that statement at the May district, the Oak Grove develop- First and foremost, ensure Measure D and the pros and cons But they are family members, rying a loaded weapon in public, 4th council meeting. Furthermore, ment would provide 496 acres of ample and secure state fund- of this plan need to be considered who are often around us more use of a firearm in the commis- the $1,000,000 in traffic fees that open space that will be available ing to schools. Ensure safety, in the basis of reality. than the people in our lives. sion of a crime and regulation of Frederick Lin is trying to imply to everyone. It is misleading for healthy food and quality physical First off, this land is going to Pets love us unconditionally and possession by a criminal. is a gift is required if the project some to say the proposed devel- education in all schools. Promote be developed eventually, voting unlike my children, appreciate None of these laws were ef- goes forward. This is the standard opment would damage the vis- innovation to achieve a competi- ‘No’ now will only delay the when I feed them. fective in preventing that crime. cost of doing business – it is not ible ridgeline of the Pleasanton tive 21st century environment. inevitable. This is the third pro- By now, everyone knows Arguing that having a law pre- a gift. hillsides. This is simply not true. Support teachers and empower posal by the developers and quite the human dangers of alcohol venting carrying of an unloaded In June 2008 the people of Let's not forget we are talking parents to take more responsibil- generous in several respects: and drugs—either dismissing or weapon would have prevented Pleasanton passed measure PP about only 51 homes scattered ity. Finally, restore the promise of a. The plan guarantees that embracing the information with that crime makes no sense. To by a substantial margin. You will on hundreds of acres of hillsides California’s world renown higher 496 acres of park land will be their own choices. Lily toxicity the contrary Mr.Tenbrink, if Mr. recall that this measure, which is that will soon be virtually hid- education system. created AND permanently blocks for cats is not commonly known Anderson or a citizen nearby had now law, protects the hills and den form view with trees and Again we ask for your vote for any future development on the and the more that’s disseminated been armed, this tragedy might ridges that are the subject of Mea- other enhancements. The park Tom Torlakson on June 8, 2010 land to the southeast could result in lives being saved have been prevented, if by deter- sure D in the June 8 election. created will be for all the citizens b. $2 million will be paid to I miss LG and will not let his rent alone. To those people living So people of Pleasanton, of California to enjoy, not just a No on Measure D the school district in one time death be in vain. Message to pet in fear of the SIGHT of an openly let’s do what the council major- few trespassers who ignore the Karla Brown fees owners: educate yourselves for carried weapon, I might remind ity could have and should have private property signs. Co-Chair for No on D c. $1 million will be provided your companion’s well-being and you that we have all had to pass done, rescind the approval of Oak Beware! Multi-million dollar to local residents so that they can your own conscience. Just plac- a background check and a safety Grove by casting a NO vote on There Will Be Dust: No on D homes on the Oak Grove ridges create and implement plans to ing a leaf of a lily in a cat’s mouth certification, and register our gun Measure D. Patricia Bacon will not be paying their full share deal with all the increased traffic is enough to cause the poison to with the DOJ. Then If Mr. Lin wishes to of expenses. Here’s why: they are complaining about be ingested, leaving you only Here are some more facts: build some houses on his prop- Pleasanton a few hours to seek emergency There have been no acts of The mysterious Lin family, School Fees: By law, future d. Various other amounts erty he can proceed under our homeowners must pay manda- will be paid yearly, to our local treatment. violence in California commit- current law. from parts unknown, who never Florists probably will not ted as a result of open carry, appear at public forums, were tory school impact fees, but they schools and city Measure D is the last item on fall short. Operating school fees e. Only 51 homes sites are be- place warning signs in their violent crime is lower in those the ballot, so be looking for it. Be able to purchase, through their stores—essentially driving away States that permit their citizens agents, large amounts of land in come from the state on a “per ing considered, rather than the 98 sure to vote and vote No on D. student basis,” called ADA. sites originally approved. business. That leaves it up to us to carry, and the Supreme Court the Tri-Valley in the 1970s and as animal owners to be armed has recently ruled “police do not are once again attempting to push Schools get the same ADA for all I love the local ridgeline and Hike for Hope students, and it is not enough. We open spaces of Pleasanton just as with information and spread have a constitutional duty to pro- Dolores Bengtson through another eye-clogging the word. Protect your pets by tect a person from harm.” I am development. ask kids to sell wrapping paper, much as any of the opponents to Chair, Hike for Hope cookie dough, magazines, etc. for Measure D, however, I am modi- keeping away the assassins in able to write this letter because Hope Hospice This involves bulldozers scrap- a vase. in August, 2007 while at a gas ing off pristine ridges, dumping more money, but it is not enough. fying my love of nature with the On behalf of the Hike for More students mean even MORE reality of this situation. Progress I hope somewhere LG is station late at night, an attempted Hope 2010 volunteer commit- the dirt in nearby ravines, uproot- proud of me. carjacker tried to rob me at gun- ing "other oak groves" in the shortfalls for the schools. Vote is a fact of life and is required for tee, the Hope Hospice Board of NO on D. growth and improvement. There point. It was my openly carried Directors, and staff, I would like process, and last, but not least pistol that made him think twice. destroying ages old wildlife City expenses: We’ll pay is no way to stop progress – what Vote No on D to thank all the hikers, their spon- for more firemen to keep their we must do is control and guide it Tiffany Tarver Nakken This is supposed to be “The land sors, the event sponsors, and the habitat. Then the cement trucks Pleasanton of the free, and the home of the come and 51 homes very large homes safe due to the high fire to best suit our needs. This plan volunteers for the incredible work danger region. Plus we need protects our ridgeline from future The developer/land specula- brave.” If AB 1934 passes, we they did to help create the most homes arise out of the dust and, tor of the proposed Oak Grove are neither free (to defend) nor there will be dust. But wait, each more police, librarians, plan- growth and creates parkland for successful fund-raising event ners and road repairs. We will all residents to enjoy! development on our southwest brave (scared by the sight of an in the history of Hope Hospice. home will need a pool, a cabana, ridge lands has sued the city, sued unloaded weapon). a 3-car garage, the gatekeeper's need more coaches, fields and This weekend I took a tour The funds raised from Hike for pools for kids to play football, of the land (organized by Becky the petitioners that have given If anyone has been offended Hope will benefit grief support humble cottage, perhaps a land- you the opportunity to vote on by my words, including Mr. Ten- ing strip for a private copter, and baseball, swimming and soccer. Dennis) and learned about de- programs for adults, teens and The income from their taxes will velopment plans first hand from this project, made large donations brink, I apologize. children and other programs and of course, the obligatory small to city council candidates and dungeon for those who don't not begin to cover the total City Marty Inderbitzen. I recommend Perhaps we could pass a law services of Hope Hospice. costs. Vote No on D. that everyone take a chance to continues to make false and mis- to do away with our “archaic” 1st The day of the event, May 1, appreciate ostentatious displays leading statements now leading of wealth. Carbon Footprint: We teach walk the land and learn how the amendment. was a beautiful day, and many our children to conserve resourc- development plans work with the up to the election on June 8. Restore Californian’s hope hikers – young and old – experi- Have the advocates of this This developer/land specula- disaster given any thought to how es, save water, gas & electricity, local environment to decrease in a safe and fear-free future. enced the beauty of spring time or just walk. This development is ridgeline impact and also provide tor from Taiwan has large land Call/write/email your California in our Sunol Regional Wilderness much power is needed to heat and holdings throughout the Tri-Val- cool these places and the amount a GIANT black carbon footprint the city of Pleasanton with brand State Representatives and re- Park. Wildflowers were blos- on our Earth. Resources to build new parkland and trails for future ley and their only interest here spectfully urge them to vote no soming, the hills were green, and of water they will require? is to make as much money as Here's a great idea for the Lin and maintain huge mansions are a generations to use. to AB1934. the oak trees were magnificent. staggering. Vote NO on D. Become fully informed about Many of the hikers were hiking in family. Donate all the land to the City of Pleasanton as a "preserve" This development was ap- both sides of the argument before memory or honor of a loved one, proved before Pleasanton’s ridge- you make a decision. and were given wildflower seeds and get a tax write-off. Then you will be a hero. Pleasanton will line protection in 2008. Delays to scatter and also a brochure to were due to legal bullying by Lilies: Death identify the various flowers that have a parade in your honor and all the townsfolk can finally get the land owner. We fought and Sentence for Cats were in display along the trails. won, so now YOU have the op- David Lewis There were 735 registered to meet you. The Oak Grove development plan is a bad idea. portunity to vote NO on Measure Livermore hikers and over $80,000 was D/Oak Grove. I didn’t want to get a cat—af- raised from generous hikers, However, voting No on Measure D is a very good idea. ter all, I was a dog man and had their sponsors, and the event Vote No Again! no interest in having another sponsors. John Carroll creature to feed, clean up after The event was coordinated What If "D" Passes? Pleasanton and occupy my time. by the Hike for Hope commit- Howard Neely Pleasanton Why did Mayor Hoster- It didn’t take long for me to tee members Rich Guarienti, man, Jerry Thorne, and Cheryl fall in love with LG Jacky Poulsen, Becky Dennis, In simple terms: The Lins could sue the City of Pleasanton Cook-Kallio fail to follow the The black kitten with melt- Rosie Yandell, Kathy Moli- obvious will of the people of your-heart eyes would crawl un- nari, Joanie Fields, David Lunn, for breach of Property Rights. That could cost Pleasantonites Pleasanton? der our covers, lick our faces and Chuck Deckert, Sue Evans, and The City Council's approval sleep on top of our heads. The Jim Kohnen. millions, since it would be dif- ficult suing those citizens who of Oak Grove in November of hours of lost sleep would leave Special thanks also to the 2007 instigated both a refer- us drowsy in the morning but my Sunol Regional Wilderness staff voted "No." The whole issue could end up in the State Su- endum of their Oak Grove ap- family could see right through Kelly Barrington and Rob Reid proval, and a citizens' initiative to my feigned irritation. for their valuable support of this preme Court. Or : The Lins could just forge protect the Pleasanton hillsides. My restless nights now come large signature event. We are so The people of Pleasanton voted from a broken heart. fortunate to have the wonderful a head and build those previ- ously authorized 98 homes (15 to approve hillside protection On Mothers’ Day, LG nibbled Sunol Park in our back yards! ordinances with the passage of on a bouquet containing lilies, Join us next year on April 30, % would have to be affordable ), which may or may not have Measures PP & QQ in Novem- at the time not known to our 2011 for the 2nd Annual Hike for ber of 2008. While it is true we family as a death sentence for Hope! square foot restrictions. Said homes could be built on the lower did not vote specifically on Oak cats. We never saw him eat the areas above Kottinger Ranch. Grove, we did vote for Measure flowers—only the results with a Yes on D Rainwater off 98 large homes PP, which prohibits this type of George Hefner development on ridges. Retired Director of Facilities could cause an overflow in catch ponds at Kottinger Rand, thus Pleasanton voters passed Pleasanton Unified PP, and thus clearly stated by School District causing flooding of Kottinger Creek. virtual proxy that the Oak Grove It's disappointing that Steve development was NOT the type Brozosky would oppose a mea- Or : The Lins could simply divide up their property in to 5, of development we want in sure that would benefit the Pleas- Pleasanton. Somehow, the City anton Unified School District he 10 or 20 acre parcels and sell once served. Could it be he's a NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard)? Perhaps opponents of "D" should go to MapQuest and find out ex- actly where Brozosky Hill Lane is located. Measure D would benefit Pleasanton schools in many ways. If Measure D passes, $2 million dollars comes to the school district immediately and after that $300,000 per year for years and years. Mr. Brozosky apparently has put his self inter- est in front of good sense. He is failing to recognize that Pleas- anton schools, though generally in very good condition, could still benefit from improvements and from modernization and updating projects. These projects would be partially funded by the PAGE 6 - The Independent, MAY 20, 2010

made sure that the Dons would go home got her knocked down by her teammate, with the victory. Molly Smith, who showed great speed run- ning the bases behind Maile. Top Players: Mancebo Corporation - Maile Dougherty, Granada Lacrosse Kelly Queen, Molly Smith; Me & My Friends The Granada High School varsity boys Deli - Lindsay Hill, Sarah-Rose Nicolson, Lacrosse team finished off the season by Livy Soble hosting the Livermore Cowboys. Both Richert Lumber Co., Inc. vs. Floor Livermore teams kept it close all throughout Coverings International East Bay: Sophia the game. The Cowboys came out on top Minnite and Avery Ehrlich were power hit- winning 10 to 7. ters for Floor Coverings International East Granada stood strong with 6 goals to the Bay. Natasha Hicks did a great job fielding at Cowboys 5 in the first half making for an third base. On the Richert Lumber Co., Inc. exciting game. The Cowboys came out on top team, Sierra O'Donnell showed great hustle the second half scoring 4 in the first quarter in running. Lauren Reilly and Arissa Leomiti and one the final quarter to Granada's one both had a great day in batting. Top Players: goal. Both teams took turns dominating the Richert Lumber Co., Inc. - Arissa Leomiti, scoreboard, working both their defense and Sierra O'Donnell, Lauren Reilly; Floor Cov- offensive teams for the duration of the game. erings International East Bay - Avery Ehrlich, Final Score Livermore 10, Granada 7. Natasha Hicks, Sophia Minnite Top scorers for Granada were Jared Micro Division: Sean Doyle vs. Accu- Mcallister with 3 goals, Brian Rogers with rate Impressions: Offense and defense were two, and Alan Guan and Kevin Trakill at on top of their game for both teams. Sean one goal each. Top scorers for the Cowboys Doyle had amazing hits to the outfield by were Parker with 4 goals, Holzschruh and Jillian Brugaletta and Allison Casey. Great Cyroneck with two a piece, and Loberg base running by Ava Stewart and Sierra and Klein with one goal each. Assists were Defrietas, and amazing defensive plays by credited to Granada's Zack Swinford, one and Andrea Harding and Emily Sanchez. Top Fouts one. Cowboy assists were from Kline Players: Sean Doyle - Jillian Brugaletta, with 4 and Cyroneck with one. Emily Sanchez, Ava Stewart; Accurate Goalie, Jim Goritz had an incredible Impressions - Alaina Scholhamer Rachel 12 goalie saves and Cowboy goalie, Hart Singh, Sage Smith had two. Contra Costa Co. Public Auto Auc- tion vs. Sean Doyle: Top Players: Contra Costa Co. Public Auto Auction - Immie Pleasanton Girls Softball Burstein, Kate Carroll, Audrey Voit; Sean Pleasanton Girls Softball League Doyle - Hannah Deckinger, Emily Verbeck, highlights: Mackenzie Weidel T-Ball: Hyatt-Summerfield Suites vs. Jabwire vs. ImagesByLori.com: Top Healthy Necessity Massage: Ella Gervasoni, Players: Jabwire - Annika Huston, Peyton Ashlyn Burress and Erica Haley played Williams, Kendall Witters; ImagesByLori. Photos - Doug Jorgensen great for Hyatt-Summerfield Suites. Mihika com - Lourdes Kinnard, Adrianna Martinez, Foothill High School boys varsity lacrosse team captured the Bhatnagar's fielding, Tori Stewart's hitting Madison Schooley and Kelly Fietz's catching led Healthy Greyhound Properties vs. GFI Stainless: EBAL regular season title with a 10 to 4 win over Amador Valley Necessity Massage. Top Players: Hyatt- An exciting game on a beautiful sunny day (photo at right). Both teams advanced to the NCS playoffs. Summerfield Suites - Ashlyn Burress, Ella between Greyhound Properties and GFI Gervasoni, Erica Haley; Healthy Necessity Stainless. Greyhound Properties’ Amanda Amador played Clayton Valley on May 19. Foothill took on Massage - Mihika Bhatnagar, Kelly Fietz, Dilger had a strong outfield hit, Kelly Marin Academy, also on May 19. The Falcon girls varsity lost Tori Stewart Meyrath and Ella Camp also had great base Mike Sanders vs. TIMMCGUIRE.NET hits. Excellent pitching by Camille Gulak. to the Dons 11 to 10. Teresa Li scored a game high 4 goals for Alain Pinel Realtors: As the girls took the Greyhound Properties performed beautifully the Falcons. In NCS action, the Falcons played Berkeley on field the fans of Mike Sanders and TIMMC- working together as a Team. GFI Stainless GUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Realtors were ready had some super playing with a great hit Wednesday, while Amador took on Las Lomas. for a good show. TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain by Annika Jernstedt, and super pitching Pinel Realtors’ Oliva Fragomeli played great by Samika Goel. Top Players: Greyhound at third base and had several powerful hits. Properties - Ella Camp, Amanda Dilger, Sarah Kracke was outstanding as pitcher Kelly Meyrath; GFI Stainless - Samika Goel, and had a solid throw to first during the Annika Jernstedt New Indoor Softball Surber nearly matched that accomplishment first place finish by Knell. the meet by sweeping the Falcons. first inning. Ciara Stapleton played well in getting a first in the 50 free and a second in All Star Sports vs. Jabwire: Stellar Despite Kristine Walder’s third in the The Dons expanded on that lead in the the outfield. As for Mike Sanders, the game defense by All Star Sports, with exceptional League the 100 free. 100 free, the Falcons closed to two points, early going gaining eight points in the 200 started off with a big play from Kate Sand- Parents have created an indoor summer Nick Johnston, backstroke, and Tyler plays by Brooke Szurgot at third base, Jackie 56-54. The Falcons then took their first lead free, behind a 1-2 finish by Breed and Kirsten ers to Ava Silversmith for the out at home Machi Harris made a great catch at first for softball league for Tri-Valley youth. Pullen, diving, also grabbed individual first of the meet gaining six points in the 500 free Brand, and two more in the IM with a 2-3-4 plate. Izzy McElroy had a nice hard throw They decided to do so because over the place finishes for Amador. an out, while McKenna Masinter made a although Laura Taylor came in third for the finish by Tory Houston, Natalie Wong and to first baseman Lydia Carabello for an out. great play at the plate for an out. Jabwire summer there are no softball or baseball All three of the Dons’ relays also finished Dons. However, the Dons answered with a Chelsea Finn. After four swimming events Later in the game both Lauren Pollack and programs for kids unless they are playing first with Johnston, Seitz, and Hughes taking had excellent hitting and fielding, with six point gain of their own in the 200 free and the diving event, the Dons led by eigh- Lydia had huge hits to the outfield leav- Peyton Williams standing out at shortstop, competitive travel ball. the medley relay, the 200 free featured Seitz, relay with DeWilde, Knell, Gates and Sophie teen, 40-22. ing the TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Darwin Stephenson, league manager, Hughes, Surber, and Krish Rajagopalan and Annika Hustons bat couldn't be stopped, and Lair getting to the wall first. The Dons were Despite Emma McGuness’ second place Realtors scrambling for the ball. Overall, a Megan Rovira was impressive around the said he Cabernet Indoor Sports and asked the 400 relay capped the meet with Rajago- back ahead 71-69. finish in the 50 free Foothill narrowed the great game for TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain if they would help to launch a grass-roots, palan, Johnston, Tim McLaughlin, and Jason bases. Top Players: All Star Sports - Jackie Foothill owned the backstroke, gaining score to 45-33 and gained a pair of points Pinel Realtors and Mike Sanders. Top Play- Machi Harris, McKenna Masinter, Brooke parent-run softball league . They agreed and Chen finishing first. six points with Nicole Martin the highest in the fly, Natalie Wong’s first place finish ers: Mike Sanders - Lydia Carabello, Izzy a week later the Tri-Valley Fusion Indoor Rajagopalan didn’t manage to finish Szurgot; Jabwire - Annika Huston, Megan Amador finisher in third place. notwithstanding. McElroy, Ava Silversmith; TIMMCGUIRE. Rovira, Peyton Williams Softball League was formed. first, but did take a pair of seconds in the Once again, Amador answered by sweep- Brand won the 100 free and the Dons NET Alain Pinel Realtors - Oliva Fragomeli, The rules for indoor softball are dif- 200 free and the fly. All Star Sports vs. Contra Costa County ing the breaststroke behind Elaina Gates, gained a point back to lead 60.5 to 49.5. A Sarah Kracke, Ciara Stapleton Public Auto Auction: A great "in the dirt" ferent. The game is played indoors on a After a lead change in the previous four Erica Efigenio and Nicole Guzolek. The six seemingly insignificant tie between the Dons Mancebo Corporation vs. Me & My regulation baseball diamond with the entire events, it came down to the 400 Free relay. game played by All Star Sports and Contra point lead would not be enough, however, Danielle Sticker and Cassie Stuart for fifth Friends Deli: Mancebo Corporation faced Costa County Public Auto Auctions. In her field enclosed in spring-loaded nets. There Amador Valley holding an 89-83 lead over as the Falcons answered with a 1-2 finish in place in this event would end up being the off against Me & My Friends Deli in their are seven to nine players. The outfield crosstown rival Foothill. The Dons needed first outing as pitcher, Sarah Amy Liggett the 400 free relay to take the meet. margin of difference in the meet. second match up of the season. Me & My did an outstanding job getting the ball over is reduced and players can make outs by to get at least a second place finish to fin- After falling behind by one point to With Breed winning the 500 free, but Friends Deli started off the game with some catching balls off the walls and ceiling. An ish no worse than a tie, but they fell short the plate. Haley Kolon ripped a pitch for a Foothill in the last-to-last event, the Amador Foothill still gaining two points, and the strong power players. Sarah-Rose Nicolson, base hit, and Jessie Simonson showed off inning is closed out with 16 pitches instead by less than two seconds and fell to the Valley swimming and diving team needed to Falcons gaining six points in the 200 free Lindsay Hill and Gwen Buteau have all come of 3-outs. The defense scores a point for Falcons 95-91. her base running by outrunning a defensive get a victory in the 400 free relay to win the relay the Dons continued to lead, 73.5-66.5, a long way this season and hit the ball well. player, and was a safe at third base. For every out. Stephenson described the game, Amador started off the swim meet with meet. Catherine Breed, swimming anchor with three events remaining. Livy Soble also did a notable job during "It's a fun, fast paced game that will be really 10 point lead gained via a 1-2-3 finish by their Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction, for the Dons, went into the water with a Stickler and Elle Surber went 2-3 in the the game, tagging a player at second base. Molly Perez was a stand out in the infield, exciting for the kids to play and for the entire divers, Gabby Schultz, Anna Wishnowsky, deficit to make up and as she turned for the backstroke, but the Falcons closed two more On the Mancebo Corporation team, Kelly family to watch." and Julia Rosenberg. They were able to hold Kannon Phipps was impressive in the outfield final 25, it was clear that it was going down points, 80.5-75.5. Then, in the breaststroke, Queen started off the game at the pitchers and Chole Sarin was menacing with her bat. The game is open to boys and girls age the lead through the early going before falling to the wire. At the wall, Breed out touched the Falcons finally closed the gap gaining six mound, demonstrating good form and quick 9 to 12. There are high comp and regular behind after the 500 free. Early scorers for Top Players: All Star Sports - Haley Kolon, Nikki Doi by .23 seconds for an Amador points and taking an 86.5 to 85.5 lead. Finn turnaround as she tossed the ball to Maile Sarah Amy Liggett, Jessie Simonson; Contra competition brackets. Tryouts are on Satur- the Dons were Nicole Martin who finished 93.5 to 92.5 victory. grabbed second for Amador who only had Dougherty at first base. Maile showed great day, May 22 at 10 a.m. The fee is $100 plus second in the 200 free, Lissi Knell and Costa County Public Auto Auction - Molly Emma Rigl, Haley Brott and Marina Mi- two swimmers swim the event. improvement during the game, although her Perez, Kannon Phipps, Chole Sarin Cabernet membership. For information go to Lindsey DeWilde who garnered a first and hov, Amador’s “diving divas," gave the Dons The one point margin meant whoever sudden attempt to clean home base during www.fusionsoftball.com or send an email to a third in the IM by, Elaina Gates, a second Accurate Impressions vs. Delores Gragg, a 10 point lead entering the swim portion of won the 400 free relay would win the meet the bottom half of the second inning almost Realtor: Top Players: Accurate Impressions [email protected]. place finish by in the 50 free, and another and Breed, Wong, Houston, and Brand - Amelie Chabot, Amanda Engel, Alyssa Amador Swimming The Amador Valley High School varsity boys swimming and diving team took six of the 12 first place finishes and narrowly missed a seventh at the EBAL Championship meet. The top finishes allowed the Dons to finish fourth overall at the meet. Kyle Surber led the way for Amador with a pair of firsts, taking the top spot in the 50 and 100 free events. Bryan Hughes very nearly matched Surber taking first in the 500 free and finishing only .01 seconds behind in the 200 free. Andrew Seitz also came close to a pair of firsts. He won the IM, and then finished only .52 seconds in second place in the fly. The final first place finish for Amador was by Tyler Pullen who handily won the diving competition. The Dons, who took five of nine indi- vidual firsts, capped the meet with by taking the 400 free relay. Seitz, Krish Rajagopalan, Hughes, and Surber did the honors in the event. The 500 free was a good event for Ama- dor. Nick Johnston finished sixth, behind Hughes, and Tim McLauglin took eighth. Eight was McLauglin’s number for the day as he also took eighth in the IM. Johnston took a second top eight finish by taking fourth in the backstroke. Amador’s 200 free relay team, composed of Rajagopalan, Jack Payan, Seitz, and Surber, also turned in a good performance, taking third. The Amador Valley Varsity girls swim team avenged its early season loss to Cal High and posted a fourth place finish at the EBAL championship meet. The Dons were led by Catherine Breed who placed first in the 100 free and second in the 200 free. Tory Houston was also a strong contributor taking second in the breaststroke and six in the IM. Finishing two spots ahead of Houston in the IM was Natalie Wong. The Amador diving team contributed 41 points to the Dons total. In a very closely scored event, Haley Brott finished fifth, only .45 points out of fourth and Emma Rigl was less than four points out of fourth, but finished in seventh. Marina Mihov also finished in the top 10 with a ninth place finish. Elaina Gates had a great individual meet for the Amador Valley Swim JV girls swim team at the EBAL Championship meet, finishing second in the 50 free and fourth in the breaststroke. Overall the team finished sixth. Finishing just ahead of Gates in the breaststroke was Erica Efigenio. Kayla Miller also had a good meet, finishing sixth in the 200 free and ninth in the 500 free. Despite losing several of its best swim- mers to the varsity, the Amador Valley JV boys swim team still posted a stellar performance, finishing third in the EBAL League meet. Joey Silva and Chris Iniguez led the way in the individual events both collecting a third and a sixth. Silva also anchored the 200 and 400 free relay teams which placed third. Silva and Iniquez had the free events covered as Silva took third in the 50 and sixth in the 100 while Iniquez grabbed third in the 500 and sixth in the 200. Joining Silva on the successful relay teams were Matt Sun, Alec Grotegut, and Steven Cox in the 200, and Mike Pasquale, Cameron Kurotori, and Chris Mowry in the 400. Mowry also had a good individual day with two top 10 finishes, taking fourth in the IM and ninth in the 500. The Dons placed three in the top six in the IM with Pasquale and Andrew Song finishing fifth and sixth behind Mowry. Also finishing third was Kurotori who in the fly. Sun was only two spots back in the event, good for fifth. The medley relay started the meet off well for the Dons, finishing third, with Pasquale, Song, Kurotori and Sun doing the honors. Other top eight finishers in the league meet were a pair of sevenths, Song in the breaststroke and Michael Chew in the backstroke. • • • The Amador Valley High School swim- ming and diving team got up early, stayed on top, and finished with a flourish, trounc- ing crosstown rival Foothill 130-74. The Dons finished first in 10 of the 12 events with Bryan Hughes, 200 free and fly, and Andrew Seitz, 500 free and breaststroke, each getting a pair of individual firsts. Kyle The Independent, MAY 20, 2010 - PAGE 7

Taylor Gloyne, made a super catch of a fly ball in right center, then made a heads up throw to second to double up a Cardinal Jewelers runner to end the top of the fifth. With Kitayama on the mound, Mancebo Corporation rallied for 1 run in the bottom of the fifth to win. Jillian Quintanal put down a perfect drag bunt to start the inning, then stole second and third. Carrigan James lifted a fly ball to right and Jillian was able to tag up and score the winning run. Top Players: Mancebo Corporation - Carrigan James, Taylor Gloyne, Jillian Quintanal; Cardinal Jewelers - Ariana Banda, Kathryn Kitayama, Tori Koth 3PAR, Inc. 10, ViewMobileDental.com 9: Jenna Reitsma went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs for 3PAR, Inc. Top Players: 3PAR, Inc. - Carly Krakauer, Jenna Reitsma, Megan Sensiba Senior Division: Sensiba San Filippo, LLP 10, Tracey Buescher, Hometown GMAC 4: Sensiba San Filippo, LLP defeated Tracey Buescher, Hometown GMAC 10-4. Tracey Buescher, Hometown GMAC led 4-3 going into the last inning, but Sensiba San Filippo, LLP scored 7 runs in the top of the last inning to win. Sensiba San Filippo, LLP was led by Cassidy Butler who had a double in the first and two RBIs in the decisive last inning. Kelsey Butler played a strong game at first base and Lucy Clark was solid at catcher, playing the entire game. Tracey Buescher, Hometown GMAC was Photo - Doug Jorgensen led by Sarah Machado pitching and strik- Foothill High School varsity women’s softball team defeated Granada 5 to 3 in a close contest. The ing out the side in the second inning. Kayla Photos - Doug Jorgensen Hawes and Savannah Goodmanson had Granada JV thumped Foothill, 14 to 4. Granada came up short in an effort to tag out the runner. Livermore High School varsity boys lacrosse team defeated breakout games in the outfield, each having spectacular catches. Top Players: Tracey crosstown rival Granada High School 10 to 7 (bottom photo). Buescher, Hometown GMAC - Savannah Goodmanson, Kayla Hawes, Sarah Machado; of the fourth quarter with three minutes left Hill, Rusty Schmidt, Joe Gonzalez, Aubrey Marty added a single to back Nick Lind's 5 Granada took an early 6 to 5 lead. The Cowboys scored five Sensiba San Filippo, LLP - Cassidy Butler, to take the game into overtime. Gott, and Michael Fischer. The Goalie was inning, 11 strikeout performance. Griffin second half goals for the win. The Granada girls varsity team Kelsey Butler, Lucy Clark Livermore won the faceoff but turned Gavin Herr. Miller led the fight for the Giants with a Tracey Buescher, Hometown GMAC it over. On the clear, Scott Gragg fought off Coaches Gordon Cobb, John Hill, and double and Brandon Zaunbacker pitched defeated Livermore 10 to 5. The Granada girls moved onto the 9, Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch 8: Tracey the California defenseman to take the ball. Austin Silva are very proud of the way the two scoreless innings. NCS playoffs, where the faced Marin Catholic in the first round. Buescher, Hometown GMAC defeated Pres- He then threw a perfect pass to Parker who players ended the season on a high note. Mariners 9, Dodgers 10. Top Hitters tige Portraits by Lifetouch by a score of 9-3. scored his fourth goal and the game winner to Throughout the year, it has been an up and Mariners - Anthony Miller 2B, scored x2; The top photo shows the junior varsity teams in action. Tracey Buescher, Hometown GMAC jumped upset the favorite California team whom the down season as the Cowboys dominated Jack Walker 2B, 2 RBI; Adam Padilla out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning and hung Cowboys have never beaten before. play outside of the EBAL but struggled in 2B, 2 RBI, scored x2; Tyler Griffin 2(1B), on to win with great defense in the last inning. The Cowboys' defense only gave up two the EBAL. With this season doing as well as scored; Gregory Moreland 2B, 1B, 1 RBI, Tracey Buescher, Hometown GMAC was led goals in the second half and overtime to shut it did, good things will come next year and scored. Top Hitters Dodgers - Kyle Emrich by Stephanie Brennan who had two hits and down the very potent Grizzlie offense. Chris beyond with the hard work of the coaching 1B, scored x2; West 2B, 1B, 2RBI, scored; four RBIs, Emily Helmer who had a hit, two Hill (who needed to block a shot on goal staff, players, and parents. Nick Lind, Jeremy Anninos, Kyle Moylan, walks and solid defense at second base, and when Gavin Herr got trapped down field) The Livermore Boys' Junior Varsity Max Wiggington all had a single and scored. Holly Coles with a single, double and two lead the charge, with Joe Gonzalez, Rusty Lacrosse team split their games this week Top Pitcher Mariners - Jackson Kennedy. RBIs. Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch was Schmidt, Aubrey Gott, Michael Fischer, and against California and Granada. Top Pitchers Dodgers Nick Lind and A.J. led by Chelsi Bias who had a single and an Long Stick Middies Travis Cyronek and The Cowboys took on the California McMillan. The Dodgers started off scoring RBI, Divya Lambah who had a single and an Gary Chapeta. Gavin Herr had 16 saves in High School Grizzlies on May 11 and came 10 runs in the first 2 innings but the Mariners RBI, and Stephanie Bricker who had a single the stunning victory. California committed up on the losing end of the game when they didn't give up and scored 9 runs in the last and an RBI. Top Players: Tracey Buescher, 15 penalties in the game in trying to goad scored a last minute goal to beat Livermore 4 innings but it wasn't quite enough and the Hometown GMAC - Stephanie Brennan, the Cowboy players into retaliating, but it by a score of 7 - 6. California scored four Dodgers went on to hold them for a final Holly Coles, Emily Helmer; Prestige Por- did not work as Livermore committed only goals in the first quarter and to lead 4 - 0 after score of 10-9. traits by Lifetouch - Chelsi Bias, Stephanie two penalties. one quarter. Livermore finally scored on a Mariners 3, A's 0. Top Hitters Mariners Bricker, Divyah Lambah. This marked the first time in team his- goal by Junior McCammon, then California - Walker 2 1B, RBI, run scored; Frost 2 1B; tory that the Cowboys' beat another EBAL scored to lead 5 - 1. Goals by Max Kreger Griffin 1B, RBI. Top Hitters A's - McGee 2 team besides Granada with whom they have and Patrick Feltz brought the Cowboys back 1B. Top Pitcher - Mariners - Kennedy 3.5IP, Pleasanton National LL split their home and home games the past and they were down 5 - 3 at the half. 0R, 1H, 4K. Top Pitcher A's - McGee 6IP, Pleasanton National Little League two seasons. Next up was the Matadors California then scored again to take a 3R, 9H, 0K. This was a strong defensive highlights: from Granada. 6 - 3 lead. Brandon Hall scored, assisted game by both teams with good pitching and Farm: Rockies vs. Brewers: Top Hit- The team finished the week and their by McCammon, to cut the lead California some excellent plays on hard hit balls to both ters: Noah Jamison - line drive for double season by defeating their crosstown rivals, the 6 to Livermore 4 after three quarters. The infield and outfield. The Mariners took a two - twice, Will Martens - fly ball past the short Granada Matadors, by a score of 10 - 7 Cowboys then scored the next two goals to run lead in the fourth and added a final run stop, Zieren Clark - hit up the middle; Top In the game that would conclude Cow- tie the game at 6 - 6 on goals by James Ellis in the sixth and the A's played well but were Defensive Players: Ethan Apalis - fastest boy lacrosse's most exciting week in their and Max Kreger's second goal of the game, unable to get on the board. base running, Jett Godi - 2 unassisted outs history, Livermore scored first on a goal assisted by Robert Nguyen. The Cowboys Minor AAA – A’s 6, Red Sox 2. Top at 2nd base by Eric Loberg assisted by Kyle Kline. The had numerous chances but could not find Hitters Red Sox – Michael Thaete 2 hits. Single A: Pirates vs. Dodgers: The Matadors then scored three in a row to put the goal and, with minutes left in the game, Top Pitchers Red Sox – Jacob D. 1 IP, 0H, Dodgers took on the Pirates down at the them ahead 3 - 1. Livermore scored with California broke the tie and defeated the 0R, 2K’s. Top Hitters A’s – Blake Downey Sports Park this past Saturday morning. The 19 seconds left as Matt Holzschuh scored a Cowboys by a score of 7 - 6. Steven Martinez 2 hits, 1 RBI; RJ Wright 2 hits, 1 RBI. Top rematch of these two teams went back and goal, but Granada scored with six seconds had 12 saves in the loss. Pitchers A’s – Albert Amavizca 2 2/3 IP, Orphanopoulos; Delores Gragg, Realtor great steal with a slide into third base. Megan forth right to the end, with both teams making left. After one quarter, Granada led 4 - 2. The season's last game was a winner for 2H, 1R, 5K’s. - Grace Caldwell, Noel Simmons, Kendelle Mannion was consistently a great hitter all some big plays. Logan Seitz led the charge Livermore would then score the next three the Cowboys as they defeated their crosstown Dodgers 5, A’s 3. Top Hitters: Dodgers: Steuben game scored for the team and had an RBI. for the Dodgers. He batted 3-4 at the plate goals in a row. Parker from Gragg, Parker rivals, the Granada Matadors, by a score of Andrew Walker-1x2B; Troy Wentworth-1B, Accurate Impressions vs. The Hopyard Top Players: Construction Testing Services with 2 RBIs for the home team and pitched from Kline, and Travis Cyronek unassisted 4 - 1 on May 14. 3 runs scored; Mark Silverthorn-1B,2RBI, 1 Alehouse & Grill: Top Players: Accurate - Sonora Andrews, Katelyn Antilla, Anna a scoreless 4th inning, while striking out one. to take a 5 - 4 lead. The Matadors then scored The Cowboys came out in the first quarter run scored; Drew Kujacich-2 x 1B, 2 RBI. Impressions - Camille Rodriguez, Bella Swanson; Roof-Life Construction - Allyson JT Fulmer’s bat continued to stay hot as he two goals in a row and then one as time ran and scored three goals and never looked back. A’s: Noah Stewart- 2x1B, 1RBI; Albert Shroff, Emilia Withrow; The Hopyard Ale- Camillucci, Megan Mannion, Lani Yee went 4-4 with a double, while scoring 2 out. This gave Granada the lead at the half Goals by Brandon Hall, Nick Vickers, and Amavicza-1 x 2B, 1RBI, 1 run scored; house & Grill - Meghann Klein, Ella Melvin, TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Real- runs from the leadoff spot. Aidan McCarthy by a score of 6 - 5. James Ellis, assisted by Hall, were all that RJ Wright-2B; Andrew Clutter-1B, 1 run Marin Tollefson tors 7, Concord Feed 4: TIMMCGUIRE.NET chipped in with 2 hits, racing to 1st base in The Cowboys had enough of the back Steven Martinez and the defense needed scored. Top Pitchers: Dodgers: Andrew Accurate Impressions vs. Temperature Alain Pinel Realtors - Karlee Schweitzer did the 3rd to beat out an infield single. That and forth scoring and went on a rampage, as they held Granada scoreless until three Walker-5IP,2H,2R,9K; Drew Kujacich-2IP, Perfection: Top Players: Accurate Impres- a great job pitching. Savannah Fried scored hustle led to an important run later in the scoring four goals in the third quarter. Kline minutes were left in the game. Mac Morgan 2H, 1R, 3K. A’s: Blake Downey-2IP, 2H, 2R, sions - Kealy Morrissey, Karyna Russo, Julia the tying run and Nicole White had a base hit inning. Aidan Dougherty was great behind scored first, then Cyronek scored his second finished the scoring with a goal in the third 2K; Joe Murphy-3IP, 3H,3R,8K. This was a Thomas; Temperature Perfection - Vanessa and RBI for the go ahead run. Concord Feed the plate. His solid catching played a big part goal of the game from the long-stick-mid- quarter, assisted by Hall. The game was nice evenly matched game with some great Montler, Emma Seitz, Avery Sliwak - Callan Jackman did a great job pitching. in Logan’s scoreless 4th. Ryan Haley had his die (LSM) position, and Holzschuh had his filled with many penalties by both teams as consistent pitching by both teams. Mini White Division: Minuteman Maria Summersett had a sold hit to center fastball working today, pitching a great 5th second score of the game, assisted by Kline, tempers flared on both sides. Aside from the Minor A - Phillies: (Offense) Aidan Press of Pleasanton vs. Diablo Designs Tile field and Brittany Barrowcliff caught two inning to close the game, striking out two in and, finally, Parker had his third goal of the penalties, the game was played very close Ackerman, Alec Faith, Logan Hartrum; & Marble: Diablo Designs Tile & Marble fly balls. Top Players: TIMMCGUIRE. the process. The Pirates were led by Evan game, assisted by Kline, to basically put the by both teams. (Defense) Logan Finch, Matthew Kronmal, played its second straight stellar game be- NET Alain Pinel Realtors - Savannah Fried, Thomas and Nate McGinty. Their big bats game out of reach, as the Cowboys led 9 - 6 With the win, the Junior Varsity (JV) Ty Bothwell-Mitlitsky. Yankees: (Offense) hind Isabel Mayfield's speedy base running Karlee Schweitzer, Nicole White; Concord and great fielding make them an imposing after three quarters. Granada scored with two team had the most wins ever in a season Aden Clements, Connor Crampton, Douglas and Rebecca Brakeman's and Samantha Feed - Brittany Barrowcliff, Callan Jackman, duo. At 2nd base, Nate finished the unassisted minutes left to bring the score to Livermore with a 7 -12 record. This year, the JV team Wynne; (Defense) Kyle Yerby, James Young, Clevenger's fielding. Much improved Maria Summersett double-play off of a line drive and then ran 9 Granada 7. Parker had his fourth goal of lost five league games by two goals or less; Thomas Young. pitching came from Kate Inman, Wynne Richert Lumber Co., Inc. 11, Robert Half down the runner at 1st. Evan covered a lot the game (for the second straight game in with a few breaks here and there, the record Dodgers: (Offense) Michael Gauch, Max Velzy, Isabel Mayfield, Emily Murawski International, Inc. 9: Emma Patten - Pitched of ground in the outfield, running down the a row) assisted by Kline who finished with could have been better. The attak was lead Weasner, Duncan Maloney; (Offense) Daniel and Clevenger. Carly Rodrigues showed real shut out inning - fabulous. Emma Brunker ball and nearly pulling in a running back- five assists to make the final score Livermore by Kyle (Junior) McCammon, Brandon Boboski, Derek Martinez-Bosque, Nate courage staying in the game after getting hit - Excellent double play. Caitlyn Sigua - Great handed catch. Cowboys 10 Granada Matadors 7. Hall, Robert Nguyen, Mac Morgan, Aaron Kamm. Oakland A's (Offense) Michael Buti, by a foul ball. Top Players: Minuteman Press pop fly catch. Katie Tasto - Made great plays. AA Division: Pirates vs. Dodgers: The As with the earlier game against Califor- Untalan, and Nate Weinstein. Middies were Jeffrey Winter, Brent Young; (Defense) Noah of Pleasanton - Rebecca Brakeman, Isabel Jessica Emde - Excellent softball player. Dodgers faced the Pirates Saturday where nia, the defense would wake up in the second Max Kreger, Nick Vicker, James Ellis, Andre Van Atta, Mateo Wilde, Ryan Layton. Mayfield, Carly Rodrigues; Diablo Designs Olivia Austin - Strong fielding. Top Play- defense was the game for the first two half of the game and hold Granada to one Flores, Patrick Feltz, Tim Braun, Kyler Pe- Phillies: (Offense) Pascale Badders, Tile & Marble - Kristen Green, Madison ers: Robert Half International, Inc. - Emma innings as both teams kept their opponent goal. The defense was once again led by terson, Daniel Lanci, and LSM Max Byrne. Jillian Collom, Nick Hill; (Defense) J.T. Harman, Emily Johnson Brunker, Emma Patten, Caitlyn Sigua; from scoring. But the Dodgers’ bats came Chris Hill, Rusty Schmidt, Aubrey Gott, Defensemen were Chris Alderson, Spencer Kelly, Carson Tracey, Brandon Yocham. Diablo Designs Tile & Marble vs. Richert Lumber Co., Inc. - Olivia Austin, alive in the bottom of the third when Jake Joe Gonzalez, Michael Fischer, LSM Travis Davidson, Jacob Farmos, Joe Munns, and A's: (Offense) Noah Van Atta, Nicholas Borg Fence: Diablo Designs Tile & Marble Jessica Emde, Katie Tasto Massie’s line drive triple brought a walked Cyronek, and Gary Chapeta. Gavin Herr had Nicklas Palombo. The goalie was Steven Melendez, Frank Silva; (Defense) Robert played its best game of the season with truly J. Lohr Winery–Jeff Meier 12, Richert Logan Miller home for the first score and 11 saves in the Victory. Martinez. Zepeda, Jeffrey Winter, Mateo Wilde. an all-around team effort. Nikki Harman Lumber Co., Inc. 2: Top Players: Richert began the team’s rally. Nick Massie fol- With the back-to-back wins in the EBAL, Giants (Offense) Ethan James, Ryan struck out all three batters she faced. Great Lumber Co., Inc. - Jasmine Benito, Aurelia lowed with a single bringing his brother Livermore finished with a 9 - 11 overall re- Stapp, Nathan Woolsey (Defense) Ethan fielding plays were provided by Katelin Escobar, Olivia Smith; J. Lohr Winery–Jeff home. Victor Alonzo and Ari Solomon also cord, which gave Livermore a school record Granada Little League Payne, Blake Stokes, Ethan Lane: Yan- Young, Emily Murawski, Haley Carr and Meier - Jayna Detweiler, Janet Lee, Han- singled while Brady Bosuego hit a one-run in wins and its most successful season in Granada Little League highlights: kees- (Offense) Jacob Kilbane, A.J. Morais, Isabel Mayfield. Offensive stars were Kate nah Yozzo single. Zach Friedman began another rally in school history. Majors - Dodgers 9, Giants 1. Top Brendan Paterson (Defense) Nicholas Raab, Inman, Alanna McComb, Carly Rodrigues, TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel the fourth with a single and later, a one-run The team was led by attackmen Tommy hitters Dodgers - Blake Richards - double, Jensen Roldan, Douglas Wynne Wynne Velzy and Rebecca Brakeman. Quinn Realtors 7, Concord Feed 4: Top Players: single by Vincent McMasters brought home Parker, Eric Loberg, Scott Gragg and Stan 3 RBI; Matt Rodriguez - double, 2 RBI; Pirates (Defense) Noah Vengley, Ryan Lombardi struck out two batters and Sonya TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Realtors a walked Kellen Sabhlok. In the fifth, it was Steeper. Middies included Kyle Kline, Ryan Josh Marty - single; Giants – Griffin Miller Wenzel, Zach Gooby. Offense: Mason East- Panwar played great at first base for Borg - Serena Crittenden, Savannah Fried, Karlee Tyler Nanney’s high-flying hit to center field Wilkerson, Daniel Rowan, Matt Holzschuh, - double; Seth Kuhn - single. Top pitchers man, Quinn Tudor, Daniel Becerra. Fence. Top Players: Diablo Designs Tile & Schweitzer; Concord Feed - Emily Greco, earning him a double that brought fans to Jacob Cuellar, Sam Burnett, Remington Dodgers - Nick Lind - 5IP, 2H, 0R, 11K; Farm - Diamondbacks (offense) Ryan Marble - Haley Carr, Nikki Harman, Isabel Shannon Greenhouse, Maria Summersett their feet. Defensively it was all about pitch- Fox, Joey Youngblood, Keyon Taravati, Giants - Brandon Zaunbacker - 2IP, 3K. Tafoya, Zach Van Huis, Ryan Stear (de- Mayfield; Borg Fence - Hannah Johnson, Accurate Impressions 9, TIMMC- ing. McMasters, Miller, Solomon, Nicholas William Kaufman, faceoff specialist Edgar The Dodgers took over the game early, led fense) Ben O'Connor, Ben Wiesner, Grant Quinn Lombardi, Sonya Panwar GUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Realtors 3: Top Maestas and Nanney each struck out the side Molano, LSM Travis Cyronek, and Gary by Blake Richards' bases loaded double and Thrailkill: Giants (offense) Dale Spence, Kevin Martin, Attorney at Law vs. Sports Players: TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel in the first five innings respectively. Alonzo Chapeta. Defensemen consisted of Chris Matt Rodriguez' double to plate 2 runs. Josh Noah Thompson, Sam Carbonaro (defense) Assoc of Alameda Co Deputy Sheriff: Kevin Realtors - Charli Faris, Allison Mercer, Beth closed out the game throwing two strike Martin, Attorney at Law’s Anika Nicolas hit Williams; Accurate Impressions - Rebecca outs, with the third made by catcher Jake a double. Hannah Haynie pitched a terrific in- Deckinger, Saloni Methi, Siena Moca Massie’s throw to third baseman McMasters ning with strike after strike. Big hits as always Roof-Life Construction 11, Association to beat a steal. by Celia Portugal. Sports Assoc of Alameda Management Solutions 1: Roof-Life Con- Co Deputy Sheriff's Stephanie Silva led her struction defeated Association Management team with some huge hits. Excellent catching Solutions 11-1. It was a closely contested Livermore Lacrosse from Natalie Larsen, and great pitching from game through four innings and then Roof- The Livermore High School boys varsity Tierra Moncada. Top Players: Kevin Martin, Life Construction broke it wide open led lacrosse team won two East Bay Athletic Attorney at Law - Hannah Haynie, Anika by Sammy Rhoades pitching an excellent League (EBAL) games in a row to finish with Nicolas, Celia Portugal; Sports Assoc of game, Alli Isaacs with two big hits and their best record in school history. Alameda Co Deputy Sheriff - Natalie Larsen, Clarissa Punla providing great catching. The team started the week playing the Tierra Moncada, Stephanie Silva Association Management Solutions was led favored California Grizzlies and upset them Mini Teal Division: Tri-Valley Or- by Claire Helmer who also did a great job in overtime by a score of 9 - 8 thopedic Specialists 6, City Beach 5: City catching and got the team's first successful The Grizzlies scored first; the Cowboy's Beach: Superb pitching by Michaela Riter bunt of the season, Krista Buescher pitched answered one minute later with a goal by and Lauren Melvin. Big hit by Hannah Gos- two innings and had five strikeouts, and Tommy Parker assisted by Kyle Kline. sett. Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists: Addie Jeffcoat smashed a single and had an California scored just 42 seconds later and Solid pitching by Emily Mercer and Brooke RBI. Top Players: Association Management led 2 - 1 after one quarter. California scored Reimer. Great defensive play by Ashley Solutions - Krista Buescher, Claire Helmer, again to take a 3 - 1 lead; 18 seconds, later Lopez. Top Players: Tri-Valley Orthopedic Addie Jeffcoat; Roof-Life Construction - Alli Parker scored again, assisted by Eric Loberg, Specialists - Emily Mercer, Ashley Reimer, Isaacs, Clarissa Punla, Sammy Rhoads and the Cowboys were down 3 - 2. The Griz- Brooke Reimer; City Beach - Hannah Gos- Minor Black Division: TPC Softball zlies scored again and, in this seesaw battle, sett, Lauren Melvin, Michaela Riter 5, Pleasanton Glass 4: Great hitting by TPC the Cowboys answered right back with a Mini Black Division: Construction Softball's Jenna Crawford, Lauren Blach goal by Daniel Rowan assisted by Loberg. Testing Services 10, Ogden Costa Creative and the hit to drive in the winning run by California scored two more goals to take a Group 6: For Construction Testing Services, Emily Trinidad. Pleasanton Glass's Regan 6 - 3 score at the half. Lauren Slaten was two for three at the plate Lacy RBI's for two runs. Top Players: TPC The Cowboy's started the comeback. and had four RBIs. Allison Stowell had Softball - Lauren Blach, Jenna Crawford, Loberg scored, assisted by Parker; the a strong pitching outing. Lauren Hermes Emily Trinidad; Pleasanton Glass - Emma Grizzlies scored to take a 7 - 4 lead with scored two runs on a sac fly and had a Furr, Regan Lacy, Haley Wesenberg three minutes left in the third quarter. Then strong pitching performance. Top Players: Pacific Dental Care 12, TPC Softball 4: the onslaught began. Parker had his third Construction Testing Services - Lauren Great throw out at second by TPC Softball's goal of the game, assisted by Kline, and Hermes, Lauren Slaten, Allison Stowell; catcher Lo Lo and Taylor. Strong bats by California led 7 - 5 after 3 quarters. Kline Ogden Costa Creative Group - Julia Camello, Karina Galvez and Monica Martinez. Great scored, assisted by Parker, to start the fourth Terra McHone, Sarah Mirr pitching by Pacific Dental Care’s Yoko Petty. quarter; then Loberg scored his second goal Minor Teal Division: Roof-Life Con- Pacific Dental Care's Jenna O'Neal and of the game, assisted by Parker, to tie the struction 10, Construction Testing Services Sarah Smith nice hits to the outfield. Top game at 7 all when Kline scored, assisted 3: Construction Testing Services - For the Players: TPC Softball - Taylor Campbell, by Ryan Wilkerson, to finally take the lead. first time, we had an out on a third base steal Karina Galvez, Monica Martinez; Pacific California tied the score with their only goal with a great throw from Anna Swanson to Dental Care - Jenna O'Neal, Yoko Petty, Katelyn Antilla. Isabella Withrow had great Sarah Smith back up on short stop to an out on first in Major Teal Division: Mancebo Cor- the third inning. Angie Woods had a great poration 9, Cardinal Jewelers 8: Mancebo catch for an out in the second inning. Erin Corporation took a commanding lead after Browne had a big hit to get her on base in two innings, leading 8 to 1. Cardinal Jewel- the second inning. Roof-Life Construction ers sent in Kathryn Kitayama to pitch and - Lani Yee had a great hit in the second in- she shut down Mancebo Corporation in the ning to get on base. Allyson Camillucci was third and fourth innings. Cardinal Jewelers a great team player with great fielding and a came back with 5 in the top of the fifth to tie the game 8 to 8. Mancebo Corporation, PAGE 8 - The Independent, MAY 20, 2010

Iliza Shields, Connor Waklee, Hayden with lots of exciting plays at home plate. started for the D’backs with two strong at-bats Medeiros had eight points, Jake Trevithick Please visit www.Tri-ValleyMemorial. Williams Awesome hitting and fantastic fielding each. Next, Giovany Fuentes got in on the seven points and four rebounds and Justin org for registration details. Summer Baseball Tee-Ball - Phillies Offense; Ashton Bas- paved the way to a fun-filled game between action with two hits to the grass himself. Then Nunes four points and a pair of assists. Grant Granada Wolf Pack Baseball Club is well, Jacob Sisto, Elena Woolsey. Defense; these powerhouse teams. Giants top players: the Giants took the stage with blasts from Perry, Michael Ditzel and Trevithick each looking for additional players for its 15U Garret Montgomery, Tanner Parker, Carolyn Michael Bliss, Conner Toland, Drew Kardy. Cody Franco and Jesse Haight. Dylan Silva drained a three point shot from outside. tournament team. Walk-on tryouts will be Junior Football held on May 29th, Granada High School Martin. A’s – Offense; Jayden Sylvia, Darren Royals top players: Keith Perreault, Nolan followed up with a bomb that one-hopped it In 7th grade action, Tri-Valley Crush The Livermore Junior Football League Jackson, Kelly Thomas Defense; Celeste Dennis, Ryan Martinez. to the right-field fence. Defense was on their dominated the Piedmont Highlanders 40-14. freshman baseball field. 400 Wall St., Liver- registration for 2010 is underway. more. 9AM-12PM. Feel free to contact Head Summers, Hudson Sauders, Reagan James Pirates vs. Rangers: The Pirates demon- toes too as D’backs Jimmy Rodriguez and Dylan Medeiros, Ryan Nop and Dustin Al- Due to its success over its three-year strated excellent hitting and fielding skills. John Stangl made some clean plays in the len all played strong games. The 7th grade Coach David Journey at granadabaseball@ existence and the support of LARPD and hotmail.com for more information. Their top players were Tanner Griffith with infield but the play of the game goes to the team also advances to next weekend's MVP the high school football programs, LJFL is Livermore American LL outstanding fielding, Jake Macadaan with Giants with catcher Dylan Silva grabbing up Flight playoffs. Livermore American Little League expanding to all children aged 8 through 14 great hits and Adam Tufts who did an ex- a slow-roller down the third-base line and, (as of December 31, 2010.) Football partici- highlights: cellent job fielding balls. The Rangers did a rolling from his back, completed the throw to Hook and Ladder Run AAA Division: Padres 1, Giants 14: pants will learn the fundamentals of contact The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters great job as well. Their top players included Jesse Haight at third for the tag-out. Foothill Little League football in a safe and positive environment The Giants hit early and often to beat the Conner Murphy with a big hit to the outfield, Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks: The Car- Pleasanton Foothill Little League foundation will be Hosting the 2nd Annual Padres by a score of 14-1. The Giants were and play regardless of talent level or ability. Hook and Ladder Run on Sunday, June 6, Reef Sweeney who did an outstanding job dinals' defense made three quick outs in the highlights: Cheer participants will learn the fundamen- led in hitting by Gerardo Cabassa who hit a defending first base and had a great hit in first inning; Matthew Sciascia, at pitcher, Junior 80's Gold: Pleasanton Foothill 2010 at Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., double, scored twice and drove in one run. tals, cheer at games and compete locally. All Livermore. the second inning and Damien Stiles who contributed two of those outs with a speedy 20, Livermore National 1: The Pleasanton games will be played in Livermore at the Also hitting strong for the Giants were Tristen hit a homerun in the first inning that cleared throw to first base, and by chasing down Foothill Junior 80's Gold defeated the There will be a 5K run/walk, 10K run Mulrooney with two singles and a run scored high schools. All practices will take place and a kids 1 mile fun run. the bases. a runner between bases. In the following Livermore National Junior 80's Gold 20 to in Livermore. The season begins on August and Ryan Mitchell with two singles, two runs Marlins vs. Rangers: The Marlins inning, Ryan Hanley made an excellent 1 and 6 to 5, completing a double header The event benefits the Livermore-Pleas- scored and two RBIs. The Padres were led 1 and concludes in early November. anton Firefighters Foundation, a non-profit demonstrated excellent hitting and fielding play, stopping a hard-hit ball and throwing sweep. Pleasanton was a hitting and run Online registration is open at www. on defense by Alex Griffin who made two skills. Their top players included Garrett accurately to first base to end the inning. Ryan scoring machine pounding out 21 hits and 501 (c) 3 that supports injured and fallen catches in centerfield. Victoria Dominguez LivermoreJuniorFootball.com. firefighters, the Burn Foundation and local Bozdeck with outstanding fielding skills, Hanley also hit the ball solidly throughout 26 hits in the double header. Ryan Probst led The registration cost is $265 for football played well at second base. Adam Lebish Logan Moore with great hits and Kenneth the game, including one ball which he hit all Pleasanton's offensive attack with a triple, charities in the Tri-Valley. had two singles to lead the Padres. Giants and $95 (noncompetitive) or $120 (competi- Registration, which begins at 6:30 a.m., Lee who did an excellent job fielding balls. the way to the fence for a stand-up double. two doubles and a single, 9 RBI and scored tive) for cheer. Registration costs increases Top Players: Gerardo Cabassa, Tristen Top players for the Rangers included Nolan Caden King was also notable, with his 2 runs. Adding to Pleasanton's attack were is $35.00 for the 5 or 10K and $15.00 for Mulrooney, Ryan Mitchell; Padres Top after April 24. Each player pays a $25 refund- the kids 1 mile fun run. Both the 5 and 10K Durns who did a great job fielding balls with huge hit into the outfield and his efficient Stephen Chipman who had 4 hits, 3 RBI and able volunteer fee. Sibling discounts apply. Players: Alex Griffin, Victoria Dominguez, a excellent throw to second base, Ethan base running. The Diamondbacks' Wyatt 4 runs scored, Matt Finney 3 hits, 1 RBI and will start at 8 a. m. The kids 1 mile run will Adam Lebish LJFL has a limited number of scholarships for start about 9:30 a. m. Durns with a power hit to the outfield in the Jackson, Seth Lechua and Gavin Powers 4 runs scored, Luther Little 2 hits and 3 runs needy families. Applications are available at Diamondbacks 15, Mariners 3: Dia- second inning, and Tallon Chambers who were commended by their coach for their scored, and Logan Azelton 2 hits and 3 runs The 5K is a run/walk that is 50% paved mondbacks closed the 6th inning with a www.LivermoreJuniorFootball.com. and 50% dirt road and is stroller friendly. did an exceptional job defending first base, excellent efforts and skill in this game Sat- scored. Pleasanton's pitching was phenom- Registration will close when the league stunning triple play by Tyler McMahon who tagging three players out. urday, May 8, 2010: Saturday's game was enal. Kyle Lawrence, Zach Shields, Stephen The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% paved also pitched a great game, scored twice with reaches 12 teams. Players that are not able road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. an impressive exhibition especially of both Chipman and Jordan Ott held Livermore to to register with LJFL will be given instruc- one base hit in the 4th. Top offense was led teams' defensive prowess. The Cardinals just four earned runs in the double header, Both runs travel through Sycamore Grove by Trenton Wiedner, Jordan Esling and Dante tions to Pleasanton Junior Football League Park and are very flat with only one hill on Livermore National LL made some great plays in the field, includ- while striking out 11. In the first game it was registration. LJFL intends to expand in the De Mayo with 3 hits each. Jordan and Trenton Livermore National Little League ing an amazing double play in which Ryan all Pleasanton as the 20 to 1 score would the 10K. The Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for both had 3 RBI's followed by 2 RBI's each future to accept all Livermore children who ages 12 & under) will take place at Wente highlights: Hoopes caught a fly ball and threw perfectly indicate, but in the second game Livermore wish to play contact football or to cheer. for Dante De Mayo and Hunter Burke. Travis Majors: Giants 9, A's 8: The Major A’s to Alex Alamillo at third base, who tagged held a 5 to 1 advantage going into the top of Vineyards. No dogs. Palma, Avneet Singh and Cole Escover also For additional information, interested Awards will be given 3 deep in each age met the Giants on Saturday, April 24, 2010. the runner for the out. Austin Statham was the 7th inning. Pleasanton scored 5 runs to parents should visit: www.LivermoreJunior- contributed with base hits to add to a great The game was all A’s with a 6-0 lead going also excellent at all his positions, handling take a 6 to 5 lead and the eventual victory. group (M & F) 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, night offensively for the D-Backs. For the Football.com. President and Vice-President 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Special prizes for into the fifth inning. A’s Grant Lowenstein all the balls that came his way with ease and Jordan Ott shut down Livermore over the of LJFL are Jim Burke and Jon Parker. Mariners top players included Zachariah Eme pitched four shutout innings. A’s Victor poise. The Orange Giants' Landon Ratinho final two innings in the night cap striking overall top 3 Male and Female race winners had 2 singles, 1 run and great pitching. Cole Ordonia hit a single in the second for a made several exceptional defensive plays. out 3, while giving up no runs or hits. Top 5K and 10K run. Water and refreshments will Fairhurst had a double and a run. Noah Petit RBI. Isaac Dugger hit a double straight past Weslee Brinkman contributed significantly Offensive Players: Ryan Probst, Stephen be provided at the end of the race. Wente also had an RBI. center field in the second and had a single to the Cardinals' offense, as when he hustled Chipman and Matt Finney Top Defensive 15U Summer Baseball Vineyards will have additional food and Athletics 19, Mariners 8: Great pitching Granada Wolf Pack Baseball Club wine tasting for purchase. No picnicking is in the fourth. The Giants found their bats in to first base to produce an infield single. Players: Matt Martel, Kyle Lawrence and 2010 Summer Team is seeking talented and by the Athletics' Kaine Montez (2.7 innings, the fifth. All in all at the, end of the fifth the Landon Rhodes of the Orange Giants hit the Jordan Ott permitted. Many of the event sponsors will only 1 run) led to the 16-8 win over the AAA passionate players for its 15U tournament have booths and all participants receive a tee score was 7-6 Giants. Bruan was on fire in ball solidly throughout the game. Pleasanton Foothill 5, Pleasanton Na- team. Season will be during June and July. Mariners Saturday. Montez also got 3 hits, the fifth and sixth inning: He hit a triple with Giants vs. A's: For the Giants, Brandon tional 2: Jordan Ott pitched 6 1/3 innings shirt and gift bag. The event is very family 3 runs, and 4 RBI's. Athletics players Isaac Experienced coaching; highly competitive oriented and attendance is expected to be two RBIs with a game total of 4 RBIs. Josh York did it all, making several defensive for Pleasanton Foothill holding Pleasanton baseball. Contact Manager David Journey Montes (3 hits including a bases loaded Blaha, Devin Illareguy, Wilkenson, Miller plays while hitting the ball hard and running National to just three hits, while striking 800 to 1000 participants. double and 3 RBI's) and Mario Rodriguez at [email protected] for Register online at www.onyourmarkev- and Resler-Miller all had hits and scored in the bases smartly. Connor Day of the Giants, out four batters. Stephen Chipman pitched tryout info. (a key base hit and RBI) contributed to the the fifth inning. Tyree came into pitch for the played great defense including fielding a hard the final two outs to secure the victory. Matt ents.com until May 31. win. Mariners Dominic Bartoni and Trevor Giants. He only allowed two base hits in the hit ground ball and throwing a perfect strike Finney had two hits, one RBI and scored two Checks should be made payable to: Chapman both had good days hitting and fifth and two in the sixth. to 3rd base to get the out. For the A's, Gabe runs, Kyle Freitas had one hit, two RBI and Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Founda- fielding. Standout Mariner Noah Pettit got AAA Division: Padres 5, Giants 13: DeCarsky played great on the defense and one run scored, Jordan Ott had one hit, one Golf Tournament tion (LPFF). Race packets and T-shirts can two 2B, one 1B, 2 RBI's and 1 run. Tri-Valley Learning Corporation is be picked up at Fleet Feet Sports, 310 Main Giants highlights: Joey Sullivan - In the top hit a shot to the shortstop. Nathan O'Neill RBI and scored one run and Ryan Probst hosting the Sixth Annual Livermore Valley Rockies 6, Angels 12: Rockies top play- of the 2nd inning, smashed a single to score made some excellent catches while playing and one hit and one RBI to lead Pleasanton Street, Pleasanton starting Friday, June 4 ers: Zach Heinz 2 for 2 with a run scored, Charter School Golf Tournament and Dinner till Sat at noon. two Giants base runners, then in the bottom catcher and hit the ball hard. Lewis O'Neill Foothill Junior 80?s Gold offensive attack. at Poppy Ridge on Friday, May 21, 2010. Zach Hrdlicka 1 for 2 with a triple and 3 of the inning made a great play at second earned the game ball for his fantastic plays, Scott Rasnick threw out a runner at first base RBI's; Angels top players: Chase Dunn for Proceeds from this event will benefit base to end a Padres rally. Christian Petrie including a big hit down the 3rd base line from his right field position on what could Livermore Valley Charter School, Livermore double, single, 2 run’s, pitched one inning 2 - Reached base and scored three times and did for a double and catching big pop up to get have been a single. Dylan Frades made a Ironhead Lacrosse for 3, Ralph Miller scored 3 runs, 2 walks, hit Valley Charter Preparatory, and Tassajara A large selection of summer lacrosse a good job pitching the 3rd and 4th innings. the batter out. great play at second base to rob a Pleasanton Preparatory High School. The cost of each by pitch, stole home, Parker Brandt single, Luke Hernandez - Went 4 for 4 at the plate Cubs vs. Black Giants: Cubs: Leif National player of a sure hit. Top Offensive programs are now open for registration. 2 RBI’s, 2 runs golf tournament ticket is $175. The golf Ironhead Lacrosse offers activities for youth and pitched very well against the dangerous Jensen had 2 solid hits and played 1st base Players: Matt Finney, Kyle Freitas and Jordan tournament will be followed by a banquet AA Division: Tigers 11, Cubs 9: The Padres lineup to close out the game. In the 6th and catcher while Nate Lee played 3rd base Ott. Top Defensive Players: Jordan Ott, Scott boys and girls, men and women of all ages Cubs players started the game strong with dinner. Dinner will be $55 per person. and experience levels. Events and league inning, took a batted ball of the chin, made and had solid hits, and Ryan Kelly played Rasnick and Dylan Frades For more information go to www. a great catch by Brad Archer behind 2nd the out at first base and continued pitching 2nd base and 3rd base and also had very sessions are conducted at Cabernet Sports base to end the Tigers 2 run rally in the arounddublinblog.com/livermore-ca-lvcs- in Livermore. For more details visit www. to finish the game. Padres highlights: Batting solid hits for the Cubs. The Black Giants golf-tournament-dinner-2010/ first. When the Cubs came up to bat in the well was Reece Kerstetter going 2 for 3 with had Collin McDowell playing 1st & 3rd base Youth Soccer ironheadlacrosse.com or call Bob Mezeul bottom of the first, Conner Livingston hit a both hits to center field. Three good innings with 2 Field outs, and Connor Day had his The first place Pleasanton Rage U11 at 925-989-4553. lead off double, and Brad Archer followed pitched by Spencer Kramm with 3 strike outs. 1st grand slam of the season, while Derek Premier team tied, 2 to 2, with second place with an over the fence homerun. Later in And Joel Cook played great defense at short Craven had solid hits and was kept busy as rivals Lamorinda United Soccer Club 98, PGSL Board the game, Brad Archer had a 2 RBI single shortstop and Jacob Nixon also had solid Notice is hereby given that Pleasanton stop making several plays. the tie leaves the Rage still sitting on top of Phantom Girls Softball League is accepting Bowling News and started an amazing double play in the Padres 10, A's 2: A's highlights: Noah hits and did a great job catching. the division. On this hot day with only one Alfonso Yasonia, in the Thursday Prac- 4th inning. Even though Shane Clifton hit a Cardinals vs A's: For the Cards, Ryan nominations for its 2011 Executive Board tice League, rolled a 641 series (149 over) Rakestraw pitched several good innings available substitute Rage faced a daunting of Directors. Nominations are to be made 3 run homerun in the bottom of the 6th, the for the A's. Ben Roller made some great O'Neill had a great game offensively, smack- challenge and was lucky to tie the game. with games of 204-192-245 at the Granada Cubs fell short in their rally attempt. For the ing every ball that came his way. Also, Austin at the board's regularly scheduled meeting Bowl in Livermore. defensive plays at catcher. Jacob Blaha got The first half Ariana Nino opened up the on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Hyatt Tigers, Ian Toland was on fire offensively an RBI on his base hit to right field in the Statham made some great defensive plays scoring with a beautiful penalty kick into Steve Whitmore, in the Getaway Fours and defensively. He caught a high fly ball in at first base. For the A's, Jacob Hutchinson Summerfield Suites, 4545 Chabot Drive, league, bowled 62 over average for a 213 6th inning for the A's second run. Padres the net, but shortly thereafter Lamorinda Pleasanton. The meeting begins at 8:00pm. centerfield in the 1st inning and hit 2 singles highlights: Andrew William's played great scooped up the ball with ease to get a runner answered back with a goal of their own. The game; Georgia Nix was 56 over for a 192 in the game, with 2 RBI’s. Colin Barnett hit out at first and had an outstanding hit to the Voting will take place on Saturday, May 22, game. Jerry Firesen, in the 4 Season's Mod. defense at the corners with a few good force Rage clearly had control of the first half but 2010. All adults 18 years of age and older an RBI single in the Tigers major rally in outs at both bases. Tanner Gomes , Reece second base side. Isaac Romero had some failed to score more goals. After halftime both Guys & Dolls league, rolled a 265, Joe the 5th inning to pull his team ahead. Nolin hard hits up the middle. Carter Purl played who are associated with the League (i.e. Dimaggio a 256 and Julie McCreary a 193 Kerstetter, John Berry, and Joel Cook All teams scored equally, the Rage's Rachel Rice player parents, coaches, board members) Smith also had a hot bat with 3 singles in hit well with 8 RBI's between them. Berry's great defense at 2nd base stopping the ball popped it in after an enormous team effort game (68 over). Gloria George in the Thurs. the game, and 1 RBI. and getting the runners out. are eligible to vote. Ballots will be avail- Practice League bowled 76 over average for double to center in the 1st was an amazing to get the ball in front of the goal. However able on Saturday (5/22/10, 9am-5pm) at Indians 2, Pirates 0: Indians Top Players: shot. And Brodie Nevis made an outstand- Cardinals vs. Black Giants: This was a as the half wore on and with only one sub a 231 game. Tom Fullmam was 61 over for Nick Bouillerce, Tyler Morano, Scott Ragatz: beautifully played game in which both teams the Pleasanton Sportspark next to the Snack a 225 game. Kevin Duguid, in the Cheyenne ing snag at second base in the fifth inning the Rage players had to give it their all and Bar by GSB 7. In the 2nd inning, Nick Bouillerce stole 2nd to end the inning. showed terrific spirit and effort. In the field, more, the heat and lack of substitutions league, shot a 288. In the Early Years Reno base and then stole home for the 1st run of AA Division: Rockies vs Giants: Rockies the Cardinals' Weslee Brinkman was notable, made it difficult for the Rage to maintain Getaway, Frank Danneil turned in a 257 game the game; Tyler Morano made a great play in Elizabeth Kennedy did a great job pitching, elegantly completing several difficult plays. the dominance they held in the first half. and Stacy Stephenson a 256 game. Brandon the top of the 5th inning, catching a grounder while Niles Moy, Joshua White and Ronald Sundar Thomas threw to second base, making Baseball Camps Klinefelter, in the Friday Family Affair The final score was 2-2 which keeps the Livermore High Varsity Baseball Coach and throwing to first. He also caught a pop fly Martindill all batted in runners. The Giants a quick out, and also received the Cardinals' Rage still in first place. league, rolled a 137 over series with games for the final out of the game.; Scott Ragatz hit Zach Johnson and Jacob Dennent played game ball for his consistent and careful David Perotti is hosting two summer camps. of 225-226-247. Ron Shaffer bowled 59 over a very solid double for an RBI for Andrew strong defense while Evan Purl and Max attention to the coaches. Offensively, the Each camper will receive individual instruc- average for a 232 game. Dawn Buhnerkempe Arruda; Pirates Top Players: Matteo Crivello Johnson played offense. Cardinals were on fire, with Michael Turpin Pleasanton Spirit Run tion from coaches and Livermore High play- rolled 56 over for a 169 game in the Sirettes – great defensive play caught pop-up, closing Rockies vs Dodgers: The Dodgers Ma- hitting two long balls, one all the way to the The Rotary Club of Pleasanton presents ers, a snack each day and a camp shirt. There & Friends league. the third inning, Ryan Bond – Ryan caught son Smith hit a triple the first inning, and fence. Ryan O'Neill also hit strongly into the its 17th Annual Pleasanton Spirit Run on are two 5-12 year old camps that cost $100 Senior bowler Phyllis Hill, in the Friday all 3 outs for the 2nd inning; hit 2-2, and as pitchers Jaiden Jimenez and Todd Neizman outfield. The Black Giants' Noah Lignell Sunday morning, June 20, in downtown and $125. The two dates are: June 28-July Primetimers, bowled 64 pins over average pitcher, struck out 3 in a row, Luke Sorenson were fantastic. The Rockies responded with and Derek Craven both made significant Pleasanton. This Father’s Day community 1 (four days only) and July 12-16 and run for a 191 game,d Lori Kaufman a 206 game. – hit a line drive single pitcher Kyle McKinzie and great fielding by defensive contributions to their team and tradition will benefit the Pleasanton Rotary from 9-12 each day. For more info to sign Charlie Henderson rolled 56 over average Astros 6, Cardinals 1: The Astros had Jonathan Mulrooney and Niles Moy. provided solid offensive support. Club’s Scholarship Program—assisting local up please contact David Perotti at (925) for a 226 game in the Sirs & Sirettes league. some great hits; Michael Honeycutt was Giants vs Rockies: A hard fought game T-Ball: Cardinals vs. Cubs: For the Car- high school students. 586-2811 or [email protected] or check Rose Nelson, in the Donna's Mixers, bowled a hitting machine going 2 for 2 with two between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. dinals, Junior Cisneros led things off with a There is a race or walk event for every website www.eteamz.com/lvb 50 over average for a 223 game. doubles. But it was the Astros stellar defense Good pitching performance's from Dodgers strong first base hit. Luca Montalvo ended the member of the family, including the 5K Youth bowler Michael Bumanlag, in the and good pitching that won the game - time Colby and Mason Smith, and hitting from line up, powering through the bases to home Run or Walk, or the 10K Run. In addition, Friday Family Affair league, knocked down after time they halted would-be base hits with Blake Freeland. Diamondbacks pitchers held after his great hit. Luca also did a great job there will be three separate Kid’s Challenge Charity Cup Golf Classic 105 pins over series average with games of amazing catches. Michael Honeycutt made Races—for children ages 2-8. The 5K and Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill is hosting its 248 & 227 in the set. Dodgers hitters at bay with quality pitching as catcher, getting multiple outs. On defense, th a great play as catcher grabbing a pop-up from Colton Berlinn with key hits from Connor Morgan made an awesome catch for 10K certified courses are flat and fast, 15 Annual Charity Cup Golf Classic at Las foul for an out. Both Jared Adams and Nick Bobby Farner and Jacob Vane. The Giants a first base out and JJ Chapman was a great using the monitored downtown streets of Positas Golf Course (915 Clubhouse Drive) Hermann made great catches of well-hit top players were Charles Ridings, Grant outfield defender, with numerous throws to Pleasanton and a portion of the paved and in Livermore on Friday May 21, 2010. Basketball Camp balls to left-centerfield. Gavin Napier made Dufek and Charles Fillipucci. Rockies top first base and home. Donovan Umeki and unpaved Arroyo Trails. The start and finish The cost is $150.00 per player includes Las Positas College Girls Basketball three amazing diving catches at shortstop by players were Brendon Johnston, Zachary Joey Hutchinson were the power hitters for lines are located under, or very close to the green fee, cart, golf shirt, lunch, dinner, Camp is set for July 26-30, 4 to 6 p.m. Early snagging some rocket line-drives, and Sean Fumero and Niles Moy. the Cubs, with nice line drives into out field. Pleasanton arch, located on Main Street. on-course refreshments, awards ceremony, fee payment $50 by July 2; $75 late fee. Mail Rolandelli's mitt was ready at first base to Diamondbacks vs Rockies: The Rockies Austin Calkins was a great defender and The Kids’ Challenge is made up of three huge raffle giveaway and a chance to win checks to: Las Positas Women’s Basketball grab a line drive that would have went deep had impressive pitching performances from Collin Perotti threw to the bases for several 100-yard dashes on Main Street, finishing $10,000 and more! Office, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, into right field. The Cardinals still managed Kyle and Jinyoung. The Diamondbacks had talented defensive plays. right underneath the arch. All proceeds will benefit the Helen Diller CA 94551. Make Checks Payable to: Las to get some solid hits; James Duperly doubled a good pitching performance from Colton Cardinals vs Giants: For the Cardinals, Trophies will go to the top male and Family Cancer Research Center Positas Women’s Basketball. Access the to start the 2nd inning and the Cardinals Berlinn. Timely hits from Matthew Hartford, Luca Montalvo made a great outfield catch female finishers. Beautifully etched-glass Lunch & Registration begins at 11am. Registration form on: www.laspositascol- had a rally in the 3rd when Parker Hughes and Grant Ikeda powered the Diamondbacks to home. Third baseman Travis Kelly did trophies will be given to the top male and Shotgun start is at 1:00pm lege.edu/athletics. Contact Lindsay Wisely singled and then scored on a single by Jacob helping make the game close. some awesome fielding. Jacob Garrison female Masters (over 40-years old) winners. To register visit www.beebsatlaspositas. with questions: [email protected]. Hager. The Cardinals' Kevin Lee also played Cardinals vs A's on: Cardinals top returned 3 coaches pitches for first base hits. In addition, medals are given three deep in com or call (925) 455-7070. Entries limited All proceeds benefit Las Positas College great ball with two singles for the day and players: Wyatt Calkins great pitcher; Jonas JJ Chapman returned 2 live pitches showing designated age groups for both male and to the first 144. Women’s Basketball Cardinal Joe Hager contributed with a well- Lindquist, awesome single hit; Jacob Lord awesome hustle to first base for both. For the female participants. Each child participat- hit single. The Astros' strong pitching was great job catching and caught a pop fly. A's Giants- Silveira performed great third base ing in the Kids’ Challenge will receive a big factor in the game. On the mound, top players: Anthony Barbalinardo great fielding and Pollard was a terrific fielder as a finisher ribbon and a cookie from Mr. Daulton Johnston pitched with precision, job pitching. Nick Benfield did a great job well. Pitcher Zach Hoobing had several great Cookie, himself. and offensively he was on his game with a at 1st base. Nick Donaldson has a solid throws and York was the Giants' power hitter Pre-Registration: Kids’ Challenge - key hit in the 4th and a great slide at home single hit. with a home run. $5.00; 5K & 10K - $20.00 grades K-8; $30.00 plate. Gavin Napier also pitched the Astros Diamondbacks vs Dodgers: For the Dodgers vs Black Giants: The players high school students and adults; $20.00 out of some tight spots, getting key strikeouts D'Backs defensive players were Ben Tie- were on fire, facing pitches from the coaches each for families of four, or more. Race-day when necessary. The Cardinals were hitting demann as catcher and Ian Humes as right with tons of great hits. On the Dodgers, Registration: Kids’ Challenge - $10.00; 5K the ball hard but the Astros were always in the & 10K - $25.00 grades K-8; $35.00 high fielder. And for offense was Josh Freitas Sebastian Salcido, Jordan Dennett and Sean right place with great defense to secure the hitting a single sending a runner home. Stots hustled in the outfield. On the Black school students and adults; $25.00 each for win. Cardinals top players: James Duperly, For the Dodgers defensive players, Blake Giants, Shane Pollard earned the game ball families of four, or more. Joe Hager; Parker Hughes; Astros top play- All participants will receive at com- Havey was their catcher (shrugged off a hit with a double off a coach pitch. Damon ers: Daulton Johnston, Michael Honeycutt, to the arm). And Blake Freeland was great Miller made a great play for an out at third memorative T-shirt and goodie bag, as well Gavin Napier at fielding and pitching. Justin Pestana got base. Joshua Nixon had some powerful hits as refreshments and will each receive ticket Cubs 3, White Sox 0: Cubs top players: some great hits in for his team and nice plays at first base. to a huge after-race raffle. The 10K Race Tyler Revay, Joe Bartoni, Blake Bittner; A's vs. Dodgers: Great hitting displayed will start at 8:00 a.m., with the 5K Run White Sox top players: Jacob Zayas, Cole by Mason Delisser from the A’s who hit a and Walk will begin at 8:20 a.m. The Kids’ Gereb, Jacob Burress double and Logan Vinson and Tony Barbli- Crush Basketball Challenge events will begin around 9:30 Astros 8, Indians 2: The Astros scored nardo who both helped their team with RBI’s. The 8th grade Tri-Valley Crush #2 team a.m. Check-in and race-day registration runs in each of the first 3 innings, and it was Dodgers players Blake Freeland, Jeremy won a nail biter over a scrappy East Bay opens at 6:30 a.m. the bottom of the line-up that really dazzled. Theobold and Blake Havey all displayed Bulldogs squad by a score of 36 to 35 in MVP For more Spirit Run information and/or Nick Hermann and Shane Grimes both hit great hitting and fielding during the game. flight action. Tri-Valley can into the game an application, call On Your Mark Race Man- solid line drive singles and eventually scored Cardinals vs. Giants: Great efforts for riding high on a four game win streak. The agement at 209-795-7832, or visit their Web for the Astros. Defensively, Bailey Kemp the Cardinals were by Jack Bosso with great Crush led 16-10 at the half on the strength site at www.onyourmarkevents.com. assisted with several flawless plays at third play at second base, Mateo Mancada – great of Andre Kasten's six first quarter points. base. The Indians countered with rallies in hit and pitching and Austin Shadbolt – great The Bulldogs, fighting for their playoff life, both the 3rd and 4th innings. Grant Peterson pitching. Significant contributions for the Gi- never said die and took their first lead with Charity Golf Tourney hit a solid double in the 3rd to bring home ants were made by Charles Fillipucci – great 35 seconds left in the game. Kasten came The 2010 Tri-Valley Memorial Char- Paul Curbelo. Grant Peterson also made pitching, Jacob Dennett – great pitching and through in the clutch as he scored the game ity Golf Tournament presented by Dentists a fantastic defensive play with a diving Kyle Betz – solid hitting. winning lay-up with just 13 ticks left on the Against Cancer will be held on May 21, catch of a foul ball in the 4th inning. The A's vs. Giants. The A's and Giants played clock. Kasten led the Crush with 10 points, 2010 at Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Indians' Justin Moriarty and Tyler Morano a solid game on Monday evening amid less five rebounds and three assists. James Dayton Pleasanton. One hundred percent of the made great defensive plays as well; Justin than hospitable weather. Despite the cold contributed nine points and had two steals profits from this event will be donated to the Moriarty stretched to catch a fly ball at first temperatures, the A's Jack Wilson heated up and Dominex Kovacs put up six points, three ValleyCare Health Systems' Mammograms base and Tyler Moriarty made a great play the pitching and Nick Benfield provided solid rebounds and played stifling defense. For Women In Need Fund, a fund that pays on a hard hit grounder to tag a runner. The fielding while Nate Findley kept his bat warm Saturday's victory by Crush #2 assured for women to have a mammogram screening Astros answered back in the 5th inning on with some key hits. For the Giants, Charlie playoffs spots for both Crush #2 and their and doctor's interpretation. Early detection is whopping back-to-back hits by power-slug- Riding was solid at catcher and Max Johnson Crush #10 brethren team, leaving Sunday's the best way to fight breast cancer. gers Michael Honeycutt, Bailey Kemp, and kept the pitching mound warm with some key game between the two to be for club bragging The day's festivities will begin with early Sean Rolandelli, which gave the Astros 3 strike outs. Offensively, Evan Purl & Matt rights. And what a spirited intrasquad match- registration at 11 a.m. with a barbeque lunch additional runs and secured the lead. Indians Kovac assisted with a good RBI's. up it was, won by the White team over the at noon. The 12:45 p.m. shotgun start will top players: Grant Peterson, Justin Moriarty, A's vs Cardinals: A hard fought game Red 39-37. In a game marked by eight ties begin the four person scramble tournament. Tyler Morano; Astros top players: Nick Her- that came down to the end. Both sides hard and ten lead changes, a missed free throw The cocktail reception begins at 5:45 p.m. mann, Shane Grimes, Bailey Kemp. some great defensive plays, and key hits. Top by the White side with nine seconds left in with dinner and awards ceremony to follow. A Division: Red Sox 13, Braves 12: Red players for the Cardinals were Wyatt C, Drew the game gave the Reds a chance to tie on For non-golfers who would like to participate Sox top players: Cole Arnold: He brought in Dillon, and Sean H. The Diamondbacks had their last possession. Curt Wigginton drove in an evening of fun including a live auction, the winning run. He did great fielding and key defensive plays by Colton Berlinn, and the length of the court but could not convert there are banquet only tickets available. Join hitting. Ty Wetzel: Excellent hitting and great key hits from Matthew Hartford. Breaking a slashing drive to the hoop that would have us for an evening of fun while helping raise fielding. Aiden Bartlett: Super hitting and the game open was the grand slam home run sent the contest into overtime. All fourteen money for a great cause. great fielding. Braves top players: Peyton by Jumanne Smith. Crush players present scored, and ten differ- The fee is $175 per golfer or $660 per Lemmons: 4 for 4, scored 2 runs and made Single A: Giants vs. Diamondbacks: ent players grabbed rebounds. Steven Goode foursome. Banquet only tickets are $50 a crucial out at 3rd. Chris Miller: 3 for 3, hit Nathan Bruan and Jared Herrera got things led with 12 points and six rebounds. Austin per person. two monster doubles and scored a run. Tyler Griffeath: 3 for 4, scored 2 runs and had great defensive play as catcher. Orioles 17, Braves 10: Orioles top players: Kaitlyn McDonald -- two power hits; Miles Kluball -- played great defense, Jacob Carter -- Hit a crucial line drive. Braves top players: Aiden Edwards -- played great defense, made a crucial out at first base. Dylan Baxter -- had a perfect game: 3 for 3 and played great defense. Jesse Wolfson -- two solid hits and played great defense, caught a pop fly in the outfield. Rays 2, Orioles 20: Orioles top players: Kaitlyn McDonald went 3 for 4, Mason Paulo went 5 for 5 with two doubles, Miles Kluball went 4 for 5 with two doubles. Rays top players: Drew McDonald made a nice double play and two base hits, Zachary Medina hit a nice double, Jonathan Farhat had two base hits T-Ball: Giants vs. Royals. Great game The Independent, MAY 20, 2010 - PAGE 9

Volunteers Make a • The “Start With a Story” Pro- ing nominations for its 18th an- invasive medical esthetic treatments sense of "being a girl." A warm gram, Alameda County Library nual awards ceremony in 2011. To Au Pair by a skilled medical staff. While it’s and comfortable environment for Difference nominate someone or to find out still locally operated, Aventine has On Saturday, May 8, 2010, The • Friends of Faith, Inc. Local Pleasanton resident Sharon questions, exploration and learning, more about the Women’s Hall of expanded to uniquely offer a full Church of Jesus Christ of Latter • Maximizing Opportunities Morris was recently invited to join this experience sets the stage for Fame program, go to www.acgov.org/ service hair salon, a path to upgrade Day Saints, in coordination with the for Mothers to Succeed (MOMS) nearly two hundred of her peers at future conversations and positive cao/halloffame, or call the Alameda to plastic surgery and an entire suite City’s Public Services Department, Program a national conference in Walt Disney growth as your daughter transitions County Commission on the Status of of massage services. During the will provide approximately 250 In addition, the Women’s Hall of World, FL, hosted by Cultural Care to adulthood. Women at (510) 259-3871. last year and a half, Aventine’s staff volunteers for a special work day at Fame donated $2,000 to a special Au Pair. Sharon is a Cultural Care There is a $75 fee per mother- has grown from 6 employees to 26 Forest Home Farms Historic Park. Scholarship Fund set up for Taylor Au Pair local childcare coordinator daughter pair for the workshop, which employees and now encompasses 3 Volunteers will be accomplishing nu- Marie Lyons of Oakland, this year’s (LCC) for the Tri-Valley area. At includes $40 worth of take-home Allstate Awards suites next to Ruby Hill. merous tasks including: Painting the Hall of Fame inductee in the Youth As business leaders and involved the conference Morris represented material to continue the learning. While Aventine is still devel- interior of the Boone House including category. Taylor, 18, is senior at Holy citizens in the local area, the follow- the Tri-Valley and, networked with For more information, call Sluss at oping, the goal is be “the spa” to the Dining Area, Meeting Room, Names High School in Oakland. She ing Allstate exclusive agency owners other coordinators from across the 858-0702 or register online at www. support the Livermore Valley Wine Bedroom; Cleaning and painting the will be attending Lincoln University have been designated a Premier country and participated in profes- fab2bfem.com. Country. Expansion allows wedding Boone House ADA Ramp; Painting in Pennsylvania in the fall. Service Agency for 2010: sional development seminars and day services, corporate retreats or the Sheep Barn, Granary Building, The Alameda County Women’s Kristi Wakamatsu of the Kristi social media presentations. group gatherings. Animal Camp Tool Shed; Grounds clean-up and Hall of Fame set up its Youth Schol- Wakamatsu office in Livermore, As a local childcare coordinator, Campo di Bocce has developed a The East Bay SPCA is offering mulching; Planting annual flowers arship Fund in 2007, in an almost (925) 447-2405 Sharon supports area families who are “spa” menu for Aventine’s patrons. an animal camp for children entering in designated areas. spontaneous response to the needs of Gary Pinkis of the Gary A. currently hosting an au pair in their grades 1 to 8 in the fall. The Public Services Department a youth inductee who needed funds Pinkis office in Pleasanton, (925) home, as well as the au pairs them- There are weekly sessions begin- has coordinated the implementation to attend college. For the past four 484-1300 selves. Sharon earned her invitation Centennial Light ning June 21, 9 a.m. to noon. Animal of the volunteer efforts and will be years, funds for the Youth Scholarship Bob Mcglinchy of the Robert to the conference by way of program The Centennial Light is the Camp is an interactive educational contributing $6 – 7,000 toward the Fund have been generated through Mcglinchy office in Pleasanton, (925) growth in the previous year for her topic for the M.O.M.'s (Museum On program where campers learn about cost of materials and supplies and the sales of table centerpieces cre- 846-0880 role as a local community resource Main's) Reading Time, from 10-11 animals and gain an appreciation for City staff time to ensure a safe and ated for the annual Women’s Hall of Les Adler of the Les Adler office for parents interested in intercultural a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 all living beings. successful event. “The City is very Fame luncheon in the spring. The in Pleasanton, (925) 227-8400 childcare. at the Museum On Main, 603 Main The cost is $150 per week. The appreciative of The Church of Jesus centerpieces were all created and Ronald Yerian of the Ronald A. Sharon is a member of a nation- Street, Pleasanton. This free literacy camp is held at 4651 Gleason Dr., Christ of Latter Day Saints for gener- donated by Alameda County District Yerian office in Tracy, (209) 832- wide network of more than 600 local program designed to introduce pre- Dublin. To learn more or to register, ously donating their time and talent Attorney, Nancy O’Malley, a former 2002 childcare coordinators dedicated school-aged children to books and visit www.eastbayspca.org. to Forest Home Farms,” said Public Hall of Fame inductee. Bestowed upon less than 30 per- to promoting global understanding activities about the unique people, Services Director Karen McNamara. Youth Scholarship funds have cent of Allstate's more than 12,000 through intercultural childcare. In cultures, and events in their com- “Their contribution is saving an esti- been augmented by additional con- agency owners across the country, addition to supporting a local group munity. Community Art Piece tributions from County Supervisors of host families and their au pairs, Youth, ages 7 to 17 are invited to mated $40,000 in labor costs.” this designation is being presented to M.O.M.'s Reading Time takes participate in the First Tee Tri-Valley In 1997, Ruth Quayle Boone be- and other donors. In addition, a raffle these local Allstate agency owners for Sharon organizes social activities place the 2nd Wednesday of each was held this year to offer attendees throughout the program year, advises Chapter and help create a community queathed the 16-acre Boone family their commitment to exceeding cus- month at 10-11 a.m. at the Museum Life Skills Art Tile Mural on June farm known as Forest Home Farms, at another option to contribute toward tomer expectations in their agency. au pairs on educational opportunities On Main, 603 Main Street, Pleas- the Youth Scholarship Fund. in the community and provides advice 6. Signup is limited to the first 300 19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard, The Premier Service Agency anton. youth who sign up. to the City of San Ramon for use as The 2010 Alameda County designation is awarded to Allstate on intercultural exchange. Sharon and Topics are July 14, Our Great Women’s Hall of Fame honored 11 her colleagues use the conference as This art mural will showcase a municipal historic park in memory agency owners who have consistently Nation; August 11, A Ramadan Story; individual youth talent in the com- of her husband, Travis Moore Boone. local women for their outstanding met designated levels in customer an opportunity to collaborate on the September 8, Autumn Harvest; Oc- contributions to the community and most effective means to support their munity. Each participating child After Ruth Boone's death in 1998 at service and business performance. tober 13, Spooky Stories; November will select one core value (honesty, the age of 94, the City expanded the the inspiring examples they set for These agents' recognition as Premier families and au pairs locally, ensuring 10, Celebrate Duvali; December 8, young women. a positive experience for everyone integrity, sportsmanship, judgment, memorial to include Ruth, in honor Service Agents prove their ability to Winter Holidays. confidence, courtesy, respect, re- of her generosity to the people of In addition to Taylor, this year’s deliver accessible, knowledgeable involved with the program. No admission fee. Donations are inductees were: Sharon is currently interviewing sponsibility, or perseverance) and San Ramon and in recognition of and personal customer service, al- always accepted. No reservations will paint his or her interpretation the contribution women made to Suzanne Shenfil, Human Services lowing them to achieve outstanding area parents who are interested in are required. Playgroups and large Director for City of Fremont, Busi- hosting an au pair. She can be con- on a 6" x 6" ceramic tile. The event agriculture in the San Ramon Valley. business results. groups are asked to please call in will take place at ClubSport on Sun- The southern portion of the property is ness and Professions; boona cheema, tacted at 925-989-6082 for additional advance. Executive Director of Building information on the Cultural Care Au day afternoon, June 6th. This mural now home to the David Glass House, Coldwell Banker Information about the program will then be installed at the 9-hole an Italianate Victorian style structure Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency, Pair program. She can give you all is available by contacting Jen- Community Service; Favianna Ro- Coldwell Banker Residential the details on the AuPair program. Pleasanton Golf Course. and its tank house built in 1877. Brokerage has announced that nifer Amiel, director of education, There is no charge to participate. driguez, an Oakland artist, Culture Interested families may also visit [email protected] or and Art; Regina Jackson, Executive Rich Biddlecome has joined the http://smorris.aupairnews.com/ For information, go to www.thefirst- company as an associate broker in 925-462-2766. Visit www.museu- teetrivalley.org. Money to Charities Director of East Oakland Youth De- monmain.org. Regular hours are The 2010 Alameda County its Pleasanton office. In his new velopment Center, Education; Sandra Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. Women’s Hall of Fame has donated J. Threlfall, founder and Executive position, Biddlecome will specialize Pam Linney Joins Staff Pam Linney, formerly of Radi- to 4 p.m., and Sunday 1-4 p.m. $12,000 to local charities that help Director of Waterfront Action of in residential sales in the Tri-Valley ance Day Spa, has joined the staff at women and to a local youth to help Oakland, Environment; Gayle Quinn, area, Hayward and the surrounding Aventine. Pam will be joining a team with college costs. Director of Health Education at the communities. Growing Up Female directed and supervised by plastic Alameda County Administrator West Oakland Health Center, Health; Biddlecome has been serving the Mothers and their fourth- to fifth- surgeons John Romano, MD and Susan Muranishi announced the LaDonna Harris, Commander with real estate community for the last 28 grade daughters are invited to attend Prasad Kilaru, MD. Currently, the gifts in closing remarks at the 2010 Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, years, specializing in residential sales an uplifting workshop about body combined medical team has one of the Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon Justice; Kathy Kuhner, owner of and property management. Prior to changes and the realities of being largest amounts of medical aesthetic and awards ceremony on April 17. Dogtown Development of Oakland, joining Coldwell Banker Residential female on Wednesday, May 26, from experience in any one location in the The uplifting event at the Greek Non-Traditional Careers; Lisa A. Brokerage, Biddlecome was the 4-6 p.m. at the Pleasanton Chamber Tri-Valley area. Pam’s addition will Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland was Poyneer, engineer at Lawrence owner and managing broker of East of Commerce, 777 Peters Ave. add 10 years of medical aesthetic attended by more than 500 people, Livermore National Laboratory, Bay Properties since 1994. Led by RN specialist Amy Sluss, experience to the total. including about 50 youth. “Through Science; and Vanessa Woodmansee, He is an active member of Ameri- this two-hour workshop explores the Three years ago Aventine Medspa your generous support of this pro- adult sports organizer for Hayward can Legion (1st Vice Commander), normal changes that occur in girls launched at the base of Ruby Hill. It’s gram, you are helping women here Area Recreation and Park District American Legion Riders District 10 ages 9-16, offers girls tools and tips operated by John Romano, MD and in Alameda County and helping to (HARD), Sports and Athletics. (President) and Patriot Guard Riders for handling puberty, and connects Patrick Wong. Named after one of make our community a better place,’’ For more information about the (State Captain). girls and adult women together in a the 7 hills of ancient Rome, Aventine Muranishi said. 2010 inductees, go to the Alam- Coldwell Banker Residential powerful and positive way. The ses- started as locally operated, non- Donations of $2,500 each, derived eda County Women’s Hall of Fame Brokerage in Pleasanton is located sion is crafted to build self-esteem, franchise concept focusing on non- from sponsor donations and proceeds website at www.acgov.org/cao/hall- at 5980 Stoneridge Drive Suite 122 positive body image, and a healthy from the annual luncheon and awards offame. and can be reached at 925.847.2200. ceremony, went to: The Alameda County Women’s Biddlecome may be reached directly • The Women’s Cancer Resource Hall of Fame is currently accept- at 510.909.4519 and via e-mail at Center [email protected].

Rebecca Lee Louise Mary O'Hare Ratto terian Church, 2020 5th Street, Medinas Marizette Louise was born in Richmond, Livermore, Monday, May 24 at Rebecca was born in Hay- California on January 1, 1925 1:00pm. ward, CA on August 27, 1947 and passed away on Thursday, Arrangements by Callaghan and passed away in Livermore, May 13, 2010 in Pleasanton, Mortuary. on Tues- California. Louise was a devoted day, May wife, mother and grandmother Lillian Mae Spooner 11, 2010. and adored by many friends and Lillian Mae Spooner, 87 She was neighbors. passed away on May 16, 2010. 62 years She was preceded in death by Lillian was born in Byron, Illi- old. her husband Theodore Ricco Rat- nois and lived in Livermore since S h e to and her son Jim Ratto in 1978. 1967. She was a homemaker and l o v e d She is survived by her two loving as a member of Asbury United r e a d i n g , sons, Gary and Craig Ratto, her Methodist Church served as knitting, daughters-in-law Lauren and financial secretary for nearly 30 and gar- Tamy Ratto, and her grandchil- years. dening. She especially enjoyed dren, Corey, Kevin, Kristi and Lillian was preceded in death spending time with her grandchil- Theodore (Teddy) Ratto. by her husband of 57 years, Bob dren, and great grandchild as well Louise will be missed dearly and son Ronald. as numerous nieces and nephews. but never forgotten, as she will Lillian will be greatly missed She loved her family and friends; live within our hearts forever. by her children, Robert Spooner she would always be there to help Louise was 85 years old. A Cha- (wife Arden) of Lake in the anyone. She was loved by all pel Blessing Service was held on Hills, Ill., Charlotte Amoroso who knew her. Rebecca was a May 19. Interment followed at (husband Rick) of San Mateo, Certified Nursing Assistant and St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery Charlie Spooner( wife June) of former employee of Hacienda in Livermore. Estancia, NM, Raymond Spooner Care Center and A Home of Our Arrangements by Callaghan (wife Pam) of Livermore and Own in Livermore. Mortuary. Lois Spooner Grow of Madera, She is preceded in death by CA. She is also survived by her parents, Mary and John William Arthur Little 11 Grandchildren and 8 Great Medinas. William was born on March 6, Grandchildren. She is survived by her daugh- 1921 and went home to be with Funeral services will be at 11 ters Terri Barrentine of Liver- the Lord on May 13, 2010 at the a.m. Thursday, May 20 at Asbury more, CA, Sherri Strawn of age of 89. He served as a CPL for United Methodist Church, 4743 Windsor, CA, and Michelle the United States Army Air Force East Ave, Livermore. Burial Bozman of Las Vegas, NV; sis- in World War II. to follow service at Memory ters Ann Allen of Redding, CA William was preceded in death Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of and Judy Lewis of Tracy, CA, by his wife Helen of 55 years, son flowers, donations can be made eight grandchildren, one great David in 1962, parents John and to the Alzheimer’s Association grandchild and may nieces and Minnie, and siblings Charles and at alz.org/norcal or Alzheimer’s nephews. Lucille. He is survived by his Association, 1060 La Avenida, Funeral services were held fiancé Dottie; son William (Mary Mountain View, CA. 94043 Friday, May 14th in Livermore. Ella) Little Jr.; daughter Alyison; Arrangements by Callaghan Burial followed at Holy Sep- two grandsons Trevor and Kevin Mortuary. ulchre Catholic Cemetery in (Kelli); one great-granddaughter Hayward. Donations can be Maci; as well as many friends made to the Brain or Lung Cancer and family who were all very Society. dear to him. A memorial service for Wil- liam will be held at First Presby- PAGE 10 - The Independent, MAY 20, 2010 Businesses Invited to Veteran Arc Volunteers Will Help Make Taste

Employment Conference The City of Livermore invites businesses interested in hiring Of Summer Fund-raiser a Success veterans to attend the Veteran Employment Conference on Wednes- Susan Dulik and Ferris Brooks working in an unfamiliar envi- “Last year, Hacienda Helping at the Alameda County Fair- day, May 26, 8:30am a.m.-11am. There is no cost to attend this are outgoing, charming people. ronment with people they haven’t Hands supported Project Inclu- grounds. For additional infor- conference. They are also people with de- met before. This will be a great sion,” said Fitzmaurice, noting mation and to purchase tickets, Over the next two years, more than 1.5 million men and women velopmental and intellectual experience for them and I know that Ferris attended the grant please visit: http://helpinghands. in our military will return from war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn disabilities who are served by they’ll be a big help to the event ceremony last fall. “It’s great that hacienda.org. the steps that can be taken right now to find future employees and The Arc of Alameda County at planners.” he and Susan want to give back The Hacienda Helping Hands show support for the men and women who have sacrificed so much the agency’s Tri-Valley facility Susan is part of the Arc work by participating in this year’s campaign is conducted in partner- to serve our country. Participating businesses can expect to learn the on Rutan Drive in Livermore. crew that cleans bus stops for the fund-raising event.” ship with the Tri-Valley Commu- steps to meet employment initiatives; network with other businesses Both love taking part in commu- Livermore Amador Valley Transit The 2nd annual Taste of Sum- nity Foundation. For information, and representatives of participating federal and state agencies, as well nity activities and they jumped Authority. In her spare time, she mer BBQ will be held on Friday, go to www.tvcfoundation.org. as veteran organizations; and show their support for veterans. at the chance to volunteer at the travels around the Bay Area on May 21, 2010 from 4 – 8 p.m. The goal of the conference is to connect employers to resources 2nd annual “A Taste of Summer BART and Public Transportation; and educate them about equal employment and affirmative action Hacienda Community BBQ.” mostly to visit family. She loves requirements, and the services available to help recruit and retain Susan and Ferris, both long- attending theater productions in qualified veteran employees. Topics that will be covered include time Arc clients, will be working San Francisco and says “Wicked” the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at is her latest favorite. Act (USERRA), reasons to hire veterans and National Guard and the Alameda County Fairgrounds Ferris packages products at Reserve members, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance helping organizers keep the the Arc’s Vocational Develop- Act (VEVRAA), as amended, compliance assistance, and tax ben- games going and the food coming ment Center in Livermore and efits. Representatives from the California Employment Development off the BBQ. when his colleagues are unavail- Department (EDD) will provide information on employment services Richard Fitzmaurice, Director able, he’s willing and able to join offered by the State of California. of Development and Public Infor- vehicle washing crews that keep The event is being spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Labor mation for The Arc of Alameda Livermore police cars, Liver- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Veterans’ County, explains that this volun- more Pleasanton fire trucks and Employment & Training Service, in cooperation with the City of teer activity is part of a program Pleasanton’s city fleet spick and Livermore. Las Positas College Veterans First Program and other called Project Inclusion. span. He loves music and travel- local veteran organizations will be providing refreshments and will “The project’s goal is to pro- ing – especially to Disneyland. also be accepting donations during the event. vide the people we serve with The Taste of Summer BBQ It will be held in the Cresta Blanca Ballroom at the Robert Liver- community-based learning ex- benefits Hacienda Helping more Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. periences that are more and more Hands; Hacienda Business Park’s For more information or to RSVP, please contact Livermore complex and challenging,” he charitable giving campaign that Economic Development Department at (925) 960-4140 or email said. “The BBQ is perfect be- supports local charities through- [email protected]. cause Susan and Ferris will be out the Tri-Valley.

Callippe Golf Course on 'Best Golf Courses' List

Callippe Preserve Golf Course fall. Callippe Preserve Golf gold tees at 5,560, and the red with the Happy Valley Creek in Pleasanton has once again Course, which opened in No- at 4,788 yards. Varieties of ter- winding throughout. Sanctuar- been included on Golfweek Mag- vember 2005, is also one of the rain are spread throughout the ies dedicated to the Callippe azine’s list of the Best Municipal newer courses on the list, which course as the front nine is routed butterfly are displayed on holes Golf Courses in the nation. The features some courses with long, through the valley and the back 11 through 14. 2010 list was compiled by a na- established histories dating back nine sits on a higher elevation tionwide team of more than 475 as far as the 1920s. evaluators who rated the courses Designed by Brian Costello on the basis of 10 standards of JMP Golf Design Group, Inc., including routing, conditioning, Callippe Golf Course was de- variety and memorability of veloped as part of a cooperative holes. The result is an average effort to create an 18-hole golf of scores, which then dictates a course, hiking and equestrian course’s overall ranking. trails, endangered species habi- “We at Callippe Preserve Golf tat, wetland establishment, and Course are very honored to learn dedicated grazing land. that it has again been named one The course site is a protected of the top 50 municipal courses in habitat for the federally en- the nation, out of more than 8,000 dangered Callippe Silverspot courses,” said course General Butterfly and the California Manager Mike Ash. Tiger Salamander, and the fed- This marks the second time erally threatened California Red the course has been included on Legged Frog. the elite list, which also boasts There are five sets of tees Torrey Pines course in La Jolla, on this par 72, with the black a U.S. Open venue, and San tees playing at 6,748. The blue Francisco’s Harding Park, which tees measure at 6,409, then the hosted the President’s Cup last white tees at 6,024 yards, the

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Expires May on April 23, 2010. Expires FILE NO. 437670 FERENCE, North County Las Vistas Training Build- gram Room, 200 Civic Plaza, EMPLOYMENT 6, 2015. April 23, 2015. The following person(s) do- RFQ #900742 Weights and ing, 2300 Fairmont Drive, Dublin, CA Responses 56) ADULT CARE The Independent Legal The Independent Legal ing business as:Cal State Measures Heavy-Duty Truck, San Leandro Attendance Due by 2:00 pm on July 14, No.2769 Publish May 6, 13, No.2773 Publish May 13, 20, Fireplace, 1571 Sunset Dr., May 26, 2010, 10:00 A.M. at the Mandatory Pre-Bid 2010 County Contact : Tu- CAREGIVERS 20, 27, 2010. 27, June 3, 2010. Livermore Ca 94551 is hereby – General Services Agency, Conference is required Re- dor S. Mosu (510) 208-9614 NEEDED for elder care. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room sponses Due by 2:00 pm or via email: tudor.mosu@ Light housekeeping FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): 1105, 11th Floor, Oakland, on June 15, 2010 County acgov.org Attendance at errands transportation NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 438284 Derek James Huerta, 1571 CA Responses Due by 2:00 Contact : Tom McKimmy at Networking Conference is meal prep personal care. FILE NO. 437600 Sunset Dr., Livermore Ca Non-mandatory. Specifica- The following person(s) doing pm on June 30, 2010 County (510) 208-3990 or via email: Please fax resume The following person(s) do- 94551 tions and bid copies regarding Contact: Kai Moore (510) [email protected] 925 371-8118 ing business as:Savant!x business as:RJB Productions, This business is conducted 208-4882 or via email: kai. Information regarding the the above may be obtained Ventures, Inc. DBA: Sport 3283 East Ave., Livermore Ca by:an Individual [email protected] Atten- above may be obtained at at the Current Contracting Clips, 4338 Las Positas Rd., 94550 is hereby registered by Registrant has not yet begun dance at Networking Con- the Current Contracting Op- Opportunities Internet website Livermore Ca 94550 is hereby the following owner(s): to transact business under ference is Non-mandatory. portunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. registered by the following Robert J. Belt, 3283 East the fictitious business name Specifications and bid copies at www.acgov.org. 5/20/10 owner(s): Ave., Livermore Ca 94550 or names listed. regarding the above may 5/20/10 CNS-1864458# Savant!x Ventures, Inc., This business is conducted Signature of Registrant: be obtained at the Alam- CNS-1861680# The Independent Legal 4726 Cindy Ct., Livermore by:an Individual /s/:Derek James Huerta eda County GSA-Purchasing The Independent Legal No. No.#2783. 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(CAL*SCAN) • Once you close on your home – which must be on or before 155)NOTICES Aug. 1, 2011 – you submit the application (form 3549-A) within two “NOTICE TO READERS: weeks of close of escrow. California law requires that Only one tax credit is allowed per taxpayer. If you are a first-time contractors taking jobs that to- tal $500 or more (labor and/or homebuyer purchasing new construction, you will be allocated a New materials) be licensed by the Home Credit. This is because the state expects the First-Time Credit Contractors State License pool to run out of funds first. Board. State law also requires that contractors include their There are several new home communities being built in the Tri- license numbers on all adver- Valley, at various price points. There is also a variety of inventory tising. Check your contractor’s suitable for first-time homebuyers at any price point. status at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSL B (2752). Make an appointment with your Realtor to tour these homes. Unlicensed persons taking Most builders require your agent to accompany you to their sales jobs less than $500 must office on your first visit if you want him/her to assist you with your purchase. Student Art Show at Windermere A reception will be held Thursday, May 20, 5-7 p.m. for art and photography students from Livermore and Granada, who have their work on display at Windermere Welcome Home Realty, 1790 First Street, Livermore. The show, the latest in an ongoing series featuring the work of local artists at the real estate office, was organized by teachers from the two schools. It runs through June 5. The public is invited to view the show during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or by appointment with Cher Wollard, 925 824-4824 or [email protected].

Cher Wollard is a local Realtor with Windermere Welcome Home, Livermore. PAGE 12 - The Independent, MAY 20, 2010 CODY 99 Ranch (continued from page one) Market the excessive accumulation of having a pretend tea party. One CSF results in an abnormal wid- child was serving tea to everyone, Opens in the ening of spaces in the brain called but when he got to Cody he didn’t Rose Pavilion ventricles, which in turn creates pour the tea into a cup, he walked potentially harmful pressure on over to Cody’s feeding tube and Centro Properties Group the tissues of the brain. pretended to pour the tea into it,” (ASX:CNP) announced an ap- The most common treatment says Traci. “It warmed my heart proximately 45,000 square foot to see the kids acknowledging for hydrocephalus is a surgically 99 Ranch Market, an Asian inserted shunt system that di- Cody’s differences while still ac- verts the flow of CSF to another cepting and including him.” American supermarket, recently area of the body where it can be Traci, Kevin, and that net- opened at Rose Pavilion Shop- absorbed as part of the normal work of family and friends have ping Center, located in the north- circulatory system. Cody had formed “the Bear Brigade” for the west corner of the intersection at his first shunt surgery when he Hydrocephalus Association’s an- Santa Rita Road and Rosewood was 12 weeks old and had three nual walk fund-raiser, which will Drive in Pleasanton, CA. Its more shunt surgeries by the time take place in Mountain House for location in Pleasanton will mark he was two. the first time later this month. In the grocery retailer’s twelfth Before Cody had even left 1991, the Hydrocephalus Asso- store. the hospital following his birth, ciation held its first walk in San The new 99 Ranch Market at Traci had already gotten in touch Francisco with 23 participants; Rose Pavilion features a seafood with the Hydrocephalus As- last year there were walks in 24 department, meat department, sociation (www.hydroassoc. cities with 5,000 participants. fresh produce section, bakery, The 16th Annual Bike to Work Day on May 13th was a big success in the Tri-Valley, with over 430 org), at the urging of her sister, The Bear Brigade, so named deli, and wine and beer from cyclists visiting the Energizer Station co-hosted by the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton, Hacienda who is a pediatric nurse in San because Cody’s nickname is around the world. The store also Business Park, Dublin Cyclery, and BART. Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti and Councilman Don Biddle Jose. “They were a tremendous “Cody Bear,” is currently the top offers a full selection of oriental resource, answering a lot of ques- fund-raising team for the event. were present at the event and distributed free T-shirts, giveaways, and refreshments to the st grocery items as well as ethnic tions, providing information on The 1 Annual San Joaquin Val- offerings including Hispanic, cyclists. The increased participation in this year’s BTWD showed that Bay Area residents - eager hydrocephalus, and just giving ley Hydrocephalus Walk will to address the growing concerns over health, rising gas prices and global warming - are choosing Filipino and Indian foods. general support,” says Traci. “I take place on Saturday, May 29 at Centro Properties Group is to be part of the solution by turning to the bicycle for their everyday transportation needs. Dublin the Central Community Park (25 really wish there was a way to the owner of Rose Pavilion and Mayor Tim Sbranti poses with some of the volunteers at the Bike to Work Day Energizer Station, treat hydrocephalus other than East Main Street) in Mountain co-hosted by the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton, Hacienda Business Park, Dublin Cyclery, and shunt surgery.” House. Registration begins at 9 was represented by Jason Ball BART. Mayor Sbranti, along with Councilman Don Biddle helped to distribute free giveaway bags Cody will continue to need am and the walk begins at 10:30 and Matthew Berger with Centro Properties Group. and refreshments to over 430 cyclists at the annual event on May 13th. Photo taken by Hacienda new shunts as he grows. He is am. For more information, go Business Park approaching the one-year anni- to www.hydroassoc.org/get-in- versary of his current shunt later volved/walk-2010/ and choose For leasing information at Rose this month, which his family sees “California – San Joaquin Val- Pavilion, please contact Cen- as a big milestone since it also ley” from the list of locations. tro Properties Group, Matthew means he hasn’t had to undergo Berger (888) 457-3179 or mat- major brain surgery in that time. [email protected]. For Traci’s family, another chal- Seat Belt Ticket lenge is that they don’t know Cody needs a new shunt until he starts showing symptoms of pressure in his brain. Increases to $142 The circumstances of Cody’s If you’re planning to hit the it’s about keeping the ones you million people are not buckling birth—severe pressure on his care about alive.” up. Properly restrained drivers, brain and the fact that he had his road for a late spring or early first shunt surgery before he was summer getaway, be sure that ev- Seat belt violators will receive passengers and children have a 50 percent better chance of six months old—mean he is high- eryone in the car wears their seat citations – no warnings. The ly susceptible to multiple shunt belt on every trip, day and night. Click It or Ticket campaign relies surviving a crash than unbelted occupants. Those ejected from malfunctions. In 2008 alone he Law enforcement throughout the on heavy enforcement and public was hospitalized 15 times for state, including the Livermore education as a means to help save vehicles in crashes or roll-overs are up to 35 times more likely shunt malfunctions. Police Department will be look- lives on California’s roadways. Despite Cody’s medical dif- ing for unbelted drivers and pas- “Wearing a seat belt is just to die than restrained occupants. ficulties, Traci says she can’t sengers as part of the 2010 Click simply the easiest and most effec- The seatbelt usage rate in Liver- imagine him or her family any It or Ticket mobilization, May tive thing you can do on the road more has been in the high 90s for other way. “He’s so easygoing 24 – June 6. This year, fines and to protect yourself and your fam- the past several years, and was an and he just smiles through it all,” fees have increased from $132 to ily,” said Christopher J. Murphy, amazing 99% during a survey in she explains. “It’s a relief to me $142 for first time adult seat belt Director of the California Office October 2009. to know he is not in pain. With violations. For children under 16, of Traffic Safety. “That means More than 150 local law everything we’ve been through the fine is now $445 for a first buckling up day and night, on enforcement agencies statewide since Cody was born, we’ve nev- time offense. every trip.” and the CHP will be participat- er had a bad experience. We’ve “Keep your friends and fam- More than 600 permanent ing in this year’s Click It or been very fortunate and we have ily safe by buckling up no mat- Click It or Ticket highway signs, Ticket mobilization. Funding to such wonderful support from our ter where you’re going,” said which have been up since 2005, support California’s Click It or family and friends.” Steve Sweeny, the Chief of the will be updated to reflect the new Ticket campaign was provided Traci and Kevin try to stick Livermore Police Department. ‘Minimum $142’ in the coming by a grant from the California with the doctor’s advice of months. Office of Traffic Safety through treating Cody like any other “We will be looking for motorists child—just like his four-year-old throughout the area who are not Currently California has a seat the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. brother Ty—to the extent pos- buckling up, day and night. It’s belt usage rate of 95.3 percent, sible. He can never play football not just about avoiding a ticket; but that still means over half a or wrestle, but all other normal childhood experiences are open to him. Traci works as the direc- VETERANS tor of preschool and schoolage (continued from page one) programs at the Laboratory Em- ployee Children’s Center (for em- assess the need for his services so several veterans’ workshops and there. A large number of student that he can expand the number of ployees of Lawrence Livermore events. They began talking about veterans exist, according to National Laboratory and Sandia hours he is available. how they could start providing Johnson. “At a time with a lot of budget National Laboratories). Ty is in VA services at LPC. The Concord Bringing Johnson’s services to the pre-K room and Cody is in the cutbacks,” Johnson said, “these Veterans Center was trying to campus took a year and required services have been added with 2-year-old room when he’s not at reach out to the community to approval from the Board of Trust- physical therapy, speech therapy, no cost to the college through GI help fill the gap in services in the ees and President Pollard. Bill funding.” or special classes at the School of East Bay, according to Johnson. The Concord Veterans Center Imagination in Dublin. The most common issues From campus, the closest vet- is also trying to establish outsta- Johnson sees veterans facing are “One day the kids in Cody’s erans centers with readjustment tions at SF City College. room were sitting around a table Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, programs are in Concord, 24.4 depression and anxiety. miles away, San Jose, 26 miles Johnson served during the Iraq away, Oakland, 28.9 miles away, invasion. After his last tour was and the Peninsula center in Red- over, he used his GI Bill benefits wood City, 32.8 miles away. to attend Modesto Community In addition to the gap in ser- College. He then transferred to vices in the area, the reason LPC UC Berkeley where he studied to has been chosen for an outreach be a counselor and began a work- center is that the door is open study program with the Concord Veterans Center. Johnson indicated he was able to get back into “civilian life” with help from friends, family and other veterans. He is hoping his services will help others to return to civilian life. The program was launched after Todd Steffan, Veterans Benefits Specialist at LPC, and Johnson ran into each other at SPEAKER (continued from page one) United Nations, and the World Economic Forum. At the May 25 event in Pleas- anton, Lovins will speak on “Energy Efficiency and Long- Term Sustainability,” drawing from the Natural Capitalism concept she co-created to work with businesses, governments and organizations to implement a profitable approach to developing sustainable businesses and com- munities. Also speaking at the event will be Elliott Hoffman, the co-founder and CEO of Natural Capitalism and Chairman of the Board of New Voice in Business, a non-profit organization that addresses issues surrounding the creation of a sustainable and prosperous economy for the 21st century. Interested participants may call (925) 931-5500 to reserve a seat at this free event. THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION II THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 Art, Community, & Education

California Living History Comes to Arroyo Seco Elementary School

Alejanzra Quzada (center) and Elisa Bonfielio look for gold.

By Patricia Koning changed the state’s economy; and When it became clear that the how the different people coming to annual fourth grade Sacramento California affected the state. field trip was not in the cards, Ms. Ault ran a lively Golden the teachers at Arroyo Seco El- State jeopardy-style game in which ementary School decided to bring students supplied the questions the experience into the school. to answers about California at- On Monday, May 10, the fourth tractions, symbols, “musts,” and graders panned for gold, studied trivia. For fun, they also answered artifacts from the gold rush days, questions about the fourth grade participated in a frog jumping teachers—Ms. Ault, Ms. Mitchell, contest, and cooked their own Ms. Whichard, and Ms. Wilson. “miner’s grub” the 1850’s way. In Ms. Mitchell’s classroom, “Because of the economy, we the students first participated in an interactive tale by Mark Twain decided to do something at the Photos - Doug Jorgensen school this year,” explains fourth about a frog-jumping contest, Lonny Johnson shows Alejanzra Quzada (far right) how to pan for gold. grade teacher Lisa Wilson. “The supplying the “ribbits” and other goal was to bring the California sound effects. Then, they jumped ice cream, they mixed together tivity was the Gold Rush station At the end of the school day, History standards to life. We want their own paper frogs, with the vanilla, sugar, and milk, packed in Wilson’s classroom. Lonny after the students had frog-jumped, the students to be proud Cali- farthest jumpers easily sailing over it in ice and salt, and shook until Johnson, owner of Ancient Arti- panned for gold, and showed off fornians and understand the rich three rows of desks. the mixture took on a solid con- facts, shared a pick axe, cup, bowl, their California knowledge, the heritage of our state.” Ms. Whichard’s classroom sistency. candleholder, and other Gold Rush classes came together to enjoy artifacts and instructed the students Each of Arroyo Seco’s fourth was transformed into an 1850’s For Whichard, reigning in 25 their miner’s grub in an indoor style kitchen. The students pre- or so fourth-graders to prepare in the proper way to pan for gold. picnic due to some unexpected grade teachers ran a different sta- Then, the students tried their hand tion that the four classes rotated pared their own meal of “miner’s each menu item posed no great rain. Wilson said the event was a grub”—“sow bellies” (hotdogs) challenge, as she frequently uses at panning in a trough provided great success and the fourth grade through during the course of the by Johnson. and beans, cornbread, honey but- cooking to teach math skills. “I do team plans to hold it again next day. The stations covered four For fourth grader Han Wilson, California state history standards: ter, and ice cream—using mostly a lot of cooking with my students year, hopefully without the rain. the gold panning was very exciting The Arroyo Seco Parent Teacher how and why people traveled to authentic ingredients and cooking because it’s a practical application because the kids got to keep any Association provided grade level California; how the movement methods. The students quickly of math,” she said. “It’s a great way gold flakes they collected. “I think of people and ideas changed in learned that 1850’s style cooking to teach fractions and measure- I have about three dollars worth,” enrichment funding to help with California; how the Gold Rush is driven by elbow grease. To make ments.” he said. this event. The hands-down favorite ac- 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 Art & Entertainment

Art by Gerald Brommer on Display at the Museum on Main

The Pleasanton Art League, Museum on Main and the City of Pleas- anton will present an exhibit of the art works by Gerald Brommer from May 21-29, 2010 at the museum, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton. A reception for Brommer will be held at the museum from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. Brommer has had 165 solo exhibitions and has won many major awards nationally. His work has appeared in over 200 international exhibitions, and is represented in over 4,000 private collections in 37 states and five foreign countries. He has authored more than 35 art books and developed 12 instructional art videos. Brommer is a life member and former president of the National Watercolor Society; honorary president of the National Association of Painters in Acrylic; and a member of several other art organiza- tions including the West Coast Watercolor Society and the National Arts Club. Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission is a $2 requested donation. Contact (925) 462-2766 or [email protected], or visit www. museumonmain.org.

The exhibit is being held in conjunction with the Pleasanton Art League 41st Annual Art Show on May 21-23 at the Alviso Adobe, 3465 Old Foothill Road, Pleasanton. The exhibit will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Brommer is judging the show. There is no admission charge. The public is invited. (Note: the photo of the Alviso Adobe on the front page of last week's Section II was painted by Judi Caplan.)

'Austin Powers' Event Invites Lots of Participation

The Livermore Valley Perform- ing the movie Austin Powers, & Cher, Beatles, Hippies, Go-Go Laurie Search, “What Lies Below” ing Arts Center will stage a cos- International Man of Mystery and Dancers, Jimi Hendrix, The Su- tume and movie social to benefit the other will be designated as a premes, Monkees, Adams Family, the local performing and visual arts chill-out lounge with 60’s music Woodstock, etc. center and its programs. and comfy loveseats. General Admission is $20 and New Exhibit on View at On Thursday, June 3rd, LVPAC Guests will be entertained and includes the party, lounge cover will host the Austin Powers Movie be able to socialize and savor charge, movie and unlimited pop- Ryan Fine Art Gallery & 60’s Era Costume Party at the themed cocktails, wine, beer, soft corn. $10 of each ticket is tax de- Vine Cinema & Alehouse located drinks and a variety of food items Now through June 19th, 78 artworks exploring surface, depth, opacity ductible. The event is appropriate & transparency will be shown in “What Lies Above, Below & Through” at 1722 First Street in downtown that will be available for purchase. for ages 16 and older. at Ryan Fine Art Gallery, 171 So. J Street, Livermore. Livermore. Of course, unlimited popcorn is Tickets are on sale now at the An artists’ reception is set for the evening of May 28. It coincides After the success of Tony ‘n included in the ticket price. Bankhead Theater Ticket Office, with the downtown Art Crawl. An extension of the exhibition will be Tina’s Wedding, LVPAC’s fund- Austin Powers movie screen- 2400 First Street in downtown shown at Panama Red Coffee Company, corner of First & K, from May raiser with a twist that featured a ings will be at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Livermore, online at www.bank- 18th through June 19th. wacky wedding dinner spoof at the For those that wish to strut their headtheater.org or by phone at With the concept open to artistic interpretation and media, artists Bankhead Theater, patrons have stuff, there will be a costume con- 925.373.6800. Remaining tickets responded with works ranging from textile art such as Caryne Finlay been looking for another unusual test in-between the two showings will be sold at the Vine Cinema & Mount’s wearable “Stained Glass Kimono” to the elegant folded paper event to dress up and participate in at approximately 9 pm. Alehouse door on the night of the and metal of Goran Konjevod and the color-charged cubist nudes by an interactive group setting. Dressing up is encouraged, so event, if available. This fun event Cuban artist Alfredo Mordds. Other highlights include gel works on With one of the Vine’s two arrive in your grooviest outfit or is likely to sell out, so advanced plexiglass, collage and mixed media, assemblage, metal sculpture, digital auditoriums dedicated to show- character look-alike from Austin purchase is recommended. art and photography. Powers or the 60’s era, i.e. Sonny To see samples of the artists’ works and the gallery schedule, please see the gallery’s website at www.lindaryanfineart.com.

Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 3 Tom Rigney, Flambeau Perform

Tom Rigney and Flambeau will fire up the Pleasanton Public Library in a Sunday afternoon free performance on May 23, 2010, from 2pm to 3pm. Flambeau specializes in blazing Cajun and zydeco two-steps, low- down blues, funky New Orleans grooves, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes. Most of the repertoire is com- posed by Rigney. They also mix in a few classics from the Cajun/ St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble zydeco/New Orleans songbook. If, TOM RIGNEY along the way, you pick up a trace of Rigney’s Irish roots, or echoes Ensemble Performs in Livermore of Eastern Europe or the coast of CattleWomen Taking Entries Spain, it just makes the musical The St. Petersburg Men’s En- forms a variety of music, including gumbo that much tastier. in Father's Day Photo Contest semble will be performing at sacred and liturgical music, ancient This free concert will be held Alameda County CattleWomen’s Association is holiday a Father’s Asbury United Methodist Church Russian chants and folk songs, as in the Pleasanton Library’s meet- Day Photo Contest. on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 2:00 well as modern compositions and ing room. Cash prizes are being offered, with $50 for first place, $30 for second p.m. popular melodies. Library programs are free and place, and $20 for third place. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are avail- open to all. No registration re- Anyone can enter. The winning photos will be published in The The ensemble, led by Kirill able in the office, Asbury UMC, quired. Please arrive early to find Independent as well as on the Alameda County CattleWomen website. Sokolov, is a vocal quartet of bari- 4743 East Ave., Livermore, or by parking. Seating is limited. The photo theme is ”Show why your father deserves BEEF for tone, bass, and tenor voices and mail. Please make checks payable For more information call Pen- Father’s Day.” The photo can be of Fathers, Grandfathers, or “Father- includes master accordionist, Al- to Asbury UMC. For more infor- ny at 925/931-3405 or the library like” figures. exander Korbakov. The group per- mation go to www.AsburyLive. at 925/931-3400. Entries are due by June 17, 2010. For contest details go to Alameda- org CountyCattleWomen.com.

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 Art & Entertainment A label of their own Harris Tesla Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon by Harry Stoll from its vineyard’s 2005, 2006, real good. Smooth but with stout cial toll of vineyard and winery The insurmountable problem and 2007 vintages is in bottles with tannins. Hearty and complex with operation. One year it was $18,800 with a best-kept secret is that good-looking labels, at a reason- bright cherry and, oh yes, cassis. for French oak barrels. That’s what nobody knows it. Harris Tesla able price. Both of Livermore’s The 2006 vintage was under a the winemaker wanted and that’s Vineyard holds the high ground Safeway stores have it for $24.50. heat wave, making for some in- what Bill and Sandy gave him. for Cabernet Sauvignon grow- These are good wines, with lus- teresting, intense fruit flavors. It’s “You can’t hammer this on you ing—above the east end of the cious fruit, various flavors, hearty all balance and grace with plenty MasterCard or Visa,” says Bill. valley, on the same bench with tannins, and plenty of complexity. of pop. Reminisces of blackberry “It has to be in Euros,” and the Ghielmetti (suppliers to Steven With a combined purr and growl pie cooling on a windowsill. It exchange has to deliver the money Kent), Boa Ventura deCaires, and they want to meet meat. It am cab. rolls around the mouth giving great before the barrels roll. McGrail vineyards. Air them out good before serving pleasure of cherry. After it’s gone Local marketing is a difficult Bill and Sandy (nee Harris) them with barbecue on the deck it’s not forgotten. deal. Not many restaurants offer a and Sandy’s mother, Sharon Har- and enjoy their presagings, flavors The 2007. Ooh, classic char- large range of valley wines. Dis- ris, bought the vineyard in 2000. and farewell. acter of a nose of rich invitations tributors have tremendous leverage Harris Tesla is well-known in the “It’s about the wine,” says Bill, and song in your heart and mouth. with their, “You can have that but valley, selling its ready-for-prime- in the forceful this-is-truth way Layers and layers of flavors. Some you must buy this,” methods. And, time-fruit to Eagle Ridge Vineyard, of a lawyer addressing the ladies say mint, others say black cherry. of course, they carry wines with Picazo Vineyards, Ruby Hill Win- and gentlemen. He praises veteran But there’s no doubt about the label recognition. But that won’t ery, and Wood Family Vineyards. winemaker Derek Holstein, who good the wine, if you can’t sell it, earthiness that tells you this is one stop these two from buttonholing They also sell a small amount to makes the wine at the ginormous you’re toast. Bill lawyers all week classic Cabernet Sauvignon. local eateries to try their wine. immediate neighbor Boa Ventura. Ranch Winery in St. Helena, for and Sandy manages a heavy equip- The 2007 vintage was an enor- Bill recently talked with Swirl on The unfortunately well-kept figuring out what nature gives in ment business so any marketing mous bounty of good grapes. Un- the Square owner Rocco Maitano secret is that Harris Tesla is also any vintage and going with that. has to be done at night or on week- fortunately it was also a glut check. about trying some Harris Tesla. It a brand. The Cabernet Sauvignon But, of course, no matter how ends. But if anybody can do it, After providing grapes to its clients would go well at Rocco’s small, Harris Tesla can. Soon after they and to its brand, Bill said, “We had small plates with great tastes, bought the vineyard—40 acres of it made into bulk wine and sold it great place with a preponderance dirt, rocks and grass—says Bill. to some guy in New York.” It was of valley wines poured at decent Sandy started making cold calls 5,000 gallons. Bill didn’t name a prices. to big wineries. Cold calls. That’s name, but goliath Canandaigua It’s a very old grape-growing gutsy. Imagine fighting through Wine Company is in New York area but it is a well-kept secret. the voice mail to get to the right Bill talks about the huge finan- Growers and wineries want the person. So who expresses interest? word to get out. King Kong Kendall Jackson. It re- ceived about 100 applications and looked at only seven. One of them was Harris Tesla Vineyard. Kendall Jackson sent its team of wind, sun, precipitation, dirt and rocks, and elevation experts. Big break. They liked the bench. Kendall Jackson designed the vine- yard, selecting the clones with the DNA determining the variety, and the rootstock to which the clones were to be grafted. Harris Tesla delivered its first harvest to Kend- all Jackson in 2003. The downside was the Harris Tesla Vineyard name wasn’t on the bottles. In 2005, Ranch Winery began pro- ducing Cabernet Sauvignon under the Harris Tesla label. Originally, the family managed the vineyard. It’s now managed by the Wine Group and by Coastal Viticultural Consultants, which has New works by Livermore artist Joanna Crawshaw displayed through Michael Princevalle, an associate June 30, 2010 at the Wild Vine, 2187 First Street in Livermore. of Bill’s, as a managing partner. Artist reception to be held on Thursday, May 20 from 6pm to 8pm. True to the principles of the Refreshments will be provided. Joanna is an abstract artist from winemaker, each vintage, while Livermore. She is a 2005 graduate of the Art Institute of Boston. no doubt Cabernet Sauvignon, Since her move from Boston, she has concentrated on finding a way differ from one another. The 2005 to marry her love of the human form with her passion for abstract is very much like Bordeaux, rela- art. Joanna’s current work represents a move from mood based art tively, “… low in alcohol, like to work that provides an atmosphere in which the work can come Cuda Ridge,” says Bill. Smells alive and communicate with the viewer. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 5 A Musical Feast of Strings, Tuba and Mahler By Nancy O’Connell movement is very fast and contains cellos were up on the fingerboard notes, one realized the versatility Peter Lalor, a 13-year old student The audience at the Bankhead a cadenza that his teacher, Roger playing in thumb position. In the of this amazing instrument. While at Christensen Middle School. He Theater on May 15 enjoyed the Bobo, wrote. There are many 2nd movement, the concertmas- the string players scrambled be- played two percussion instruments Livermore/Amador Symphony’s types of tubas, and he will perform ter, Kristina Anderson played a tween constant changes between and knew exactly when to enter program. Two of the works were tonight on an F bass tuba. beautiful solo while the rest of pizzicato and arco passages and each time. After growing to a big not heard before in Livermore Dr. Arthur Barnes, the conduc- the orchestra played an ostinato numerous tempo changes, his tuba fortissimo the music dropped to a – Arutiunian’s Concerto for Tuba tor of the Symphony, explained accompaniment. The Intermezzo: had a rich and intense sound. All whisper. Distant melodies were and Orchestra and Mahler’s Sym- that all three pieces on the program Andante con moto again featured of the melodies were Arutiunian’s heard as though from far away, and phony No. 1 in D Major. Also on feature folk tunes and all were Kristina with a violin solo which own, but there is a flavor of Middle then the pace quickened. The key the program was Gustav Holst’s tonal. Gustav Holst wrote his was answered by the richer, deeper Eastern folk music present. The returned to the more cheerful D more familiar St. Paul’s Suite for work for an all girls’ school, St. tones of a viola solo by Hazelle first clarinetist, Kathy Boster, Major, and built to a dramatic, tri- String Orchestra. Paul’s, where he taught for many Miloradovitch. When all of the played very well in her duet with umphal climax as the entire French The pre-concert talk began at 7 years. Holst had been an organist strings played the theme it re- the tuba in the 2nd movement. His horn section stood. Loud, forceful PM during which Tony Clements, and choirmaster until neuritis in sembled a Moorish North African cadenza towards the end of the clashes of the cymbals and brass the tuba soloist, explained his early his right hand forced him to give tune. The viola and violin joined in concerto was a tour de force for the brought the work to a close. fascination with this big brass in- up the organ. He turned to play- a duet and the movement ended in tuba, and everyone realized they Many in the audience cheered strument. He said, “When I was 12 ing the trombone professionally, to a quiet, contemplative mood. The were hearing a true virtuoso. for the Mahler and paid tribute years old I wrote that I wanted to composition and teaching. Finale featured two well-known After the intermission, the to the superb conducting of Dr. be a tuba player.” He had private Barnes spoke of the Mahler English melodies: “the Dargason” Mahler Symphony began ethere- Barnes who gave every section tuba lessons until his family moved symphony which had originally and “Greensleeves.” Again, there ally with high harmonic tones. The excellent cues throughout this from New York to Modesto when been in five movements, until were many tempo changes. As cellos had a muted melody line historically difficult work. At least he was 14. Then he had to work on Mahler eliminated the 2nd move- the counterpoint between the with an answer in the upper strings. two curtain calls followed. The his own for several years until he ment. Barnes said to listen for two tunes became complex, one The brass had some tricky rhyth- French horns stood again to thun- went off to college. Some of his the folk song, “Frere Jacques” in wondered how teenage girls had mic parts and the lower strings derous applause, and Dr. Barnes teachers have been Floyd Cooley the 3rd movement, which is slow managed to perform this work. accompanied the high violins with was presented with a bouquet of the San Francisco Symphony and has a counter melody. The (But Sunday’s newspaper carried pizzicato. The 2nd movement be- as the orchestra clapped for him and Roger Bobo while at Cal State, 4th movement has big sounds, the tale of the amazing 16-year gan with low tones in 3/4 rhythm rather than standing. Northbridge. lots of brass and 7 French horns. old girl from Sydney, Australia like an Austrian folk dance. There The symphony has already He spoke of the Armenian com- He called this movement eclectic who just sailed solo all around the were fiery parts in every section, planned an exciting season for next poser Alexander Arutiunian, who with quotes from military bands. world, so perhaps one should write then the opening themes returned year. It is not too early to order composed the concerto he will play He closed his talk by saying that that young girls can accomplish and it ended with a rousing chord. your tickets. If anyone in the com- in this concert. Arutiunian, who Mahler was a superb conductor, anything they want to.) The 3rd movement began with a munity plays an instrument and was born in 1920, and Khachatu- but was known for reorganizing his The tubist, Tony Clements whisper, and the strings were again would like to play in this largely rian are perhaps the best known orchestras to get the exact sound came out on stage and wowed the muted, now with a refrain from volunteer group you are encour- and most famous Armenian com- he wanted. audience with his performance. He “Frere Jacques” played with slow aged to call 447-8789. Strings are posers. This tuba concerto is one After the break, the curtain has played with many symphony deliberation. Later in the move- especially welcome. of Tony Clements’ favorites, and opened to only the strings seated orchestras, including the San Fran- ment the harpist, Wendy Tamis, he said he is delighted to be play- on the stage. Holst’s St. Paul’s cisco Symphony, says that he has was heard playing with the winds ing it. He told the audience that the Suite for String Orchestra was performed the “Nutcracker Ballet in an effective blending of sound. first movement is a pirate song, the written in 1912-13 and began with over 600 times,” is the principal The theme of “Frere Jacques” re- second is a love song with a good a lively jig. The meters changed tubist for the Symphony Silicon turned quietly, muted, in 4/4 time. duet to listen for between the tuba constantly, and the tempo acceler- Valley and is the band director at Mahler himself describes this sec- and the 1st clarinet, and the 3rd ated. In many of the melodies the Ohlone College. From his first tion as an expression of “dreadful irony,” a chaotic juxtaposition of “the hero’s terrible cries of pain Nominations Open for Arts Leadership Awards and all the coarseness, mirth and County Arts Commission will re- banality of the world.” The Alameda County Arts award is open to all individuals, The 4th movement began with Commission invites County resi- including youth, who live in Al- view the nominations in July and recognize the award recipients in musical fireworks in the brass and dents to submit nominations for ameda County regardless of race, percussion sections. The timpa- the 2010 Arts Leadership Awards. color, national origin, physical late September or early October to celebrate California Arts Day nist, April Nissen was a marvel to This annual program enables the challenge, religious or political watch with her impeccable timing. Alameda County Arts Commis- affiliations. and National Arts and Humanities Month. Many in the audience watched the sion to recognize five individuals, Nominations must be submit- youngest member in the section, one from each of the five districts ted by Alameda County residents. For more information, or to of the Alameda County Board of Each individual may submit one request the official nomination Supervisors, for their outstanding nomination. Nominations must be instructions, contact the Alameda achievements and contributions emailed to the Alameda County County Arts Commission email: impacting the arts community Arts Commission by the deadline [email protected] or ph: and the residents of Alameda of June 16, 2010. (510) 208-9646. County. Award recipients will be The Members of the Alameda presented to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors by the Arts Commission. Nominees must be residents of Alameda County. Nominees can be involved in any arts discipline including, but not limited to, mu- sic, dance, visual arts, literature, theater, film and video, traditional crafts and folk arts, and new me- dia. Nominees may participate in a wide range of activities with an Alameda County based arts orga- nization such as an artist, staff or board member, volunteer, donor, supporter, advocate, etc. This 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 Entertainment & Community

On Saturday, May 8, 2010 some 75,000 volunteers, 8 years and older participated in the "Mormon Helping Hands - Renewing California Parks" service project. Mormons in every community in California worked with park and civic officials cleaning and beautifying their communities. In Livermore approximately 470 volunteers from the age of 2 years to 85 years worked in the Arroyo from the Stanley Bridge to the Holmes Bridge, clearing debris from the dry creek bed, spreading mulch, digging drainage ditches, cutting down trees and helping to beautify the nature park. We also had a group of young people working the Arroyo at the Rodeo Grounds performing some of the same tasks. Our contact person Pictured are five Pleasanton/Tulancingo Exchange Students selected to participate in this year's from the city was Justin Drinkwater, who works in the maintenance Summer Exchange Program. They are, from left to right, Athena Lathos (Foothill HS), Nayo Clinchard department for the City of Livermore. His expertise and assistance was (Amador HS), Andre Chan (Amador HS), Kathy Yuh (Amador HS), and Becca Brown (Foothill HS). Over invaluable. Livermore Councilmember John Marchand joined the activity 85 members of The Pleasanton/Tulancingo Association gathered to meet them at an early Cinco de and presented a Proclamation from the city for service to the community. Mayo party, Sunday May 2. A delegation of 28 had just returned from the annual visit. The students Volunteers wore the distinctive yellow Mormon Helping Hands vests, also received information packets prepared by their counterpart students coming here. They will be the official vests used by members of the church when participating in arriving mid-June for four weeks. humanitarian service projects and disaster relief efforts throughout the world.

'Bye Bye Birdie' to Be Performed at Middle School Christensen Middle School drama class will perform the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” on May 21 and 22. Set in 1958, the play centers on Conrad Birdie, an Elvis Presley-type rock ‘n roll superstar. Complications arise when his agent stages a publicity student on The Ed Sul- livan Show that consists of him giving a kiss to one lucky girl from his fan club in Sweet Apple, Orio, before he is drafted into the army. Performances are Fri., May 21 at 7 p.m. and Sat., May 22 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the school. The school is located at 5757 Haggin Oaks Avenue, Livermore. Tickets are $5. To order tickets, downtown the order form at http://chms.schoolloop.com. Seating is reserved. The book was written by Michael Stewart, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Lee Adams and originally pro- duced by Edward Padula. The play is produced by arrange- ment with and the music and dialog materials furnished by Photo - Doug Jorgensen Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., New York. Fan club members gossip about the contest for the last kiss from Conrad Birdie, before he leaves for the service. Education THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 7 Youth Commission Sponsors Essay Contest The Livermore Area Youth as a blind man in an art gallery. It Advisory Commission sponsored came as no surprise that my parents an essay contest. The focus of the would eventually take action, but commission this year was on teen the events that I had expected were mental health issues. no more right than my misdeeds. To raise awareness of teen I was taken to the San Francisco stress, we hosted an essay con- airport, put on a plane to Vegas, test: “What I’ve Been Through and driven a couple hundred and How I Survived.” The contest miles through three states until wrapped up in April. The winner I had reached my destination; a in the Middle School Division small town by the name of St. was Noah Banks from Mendenhall George, located at the base of Middle School. The winner in Utah’s southwest corner. Here I the High School Level was Sean was “processed”, made to undress LaTourrette from Granada High and perform humiliating positions School. as to test if I was hiding weapons, The high school winning essay or other such atrocities. It was also is printed this week. The middle here in St. George that I was told school essay will be published what was to be held in my future. Photo by Mary Denham, GHS Yearbook Staff. next week. I was not to see my family, friends, Pictured are Granada High School students who helped with the program, along with 2 of the Spanish bathe, use any form of technology, Dancers from Portola Elementary School here in Livermore. They are (left to right) Mrs. Bazaldua , or even have the privilege of floors, Mrs. Ventura, (teachers at GHS), Silvia, Jaime, Emilia, Alejandra, Cynthia, Dora, (Portola Dancer), Yari, What I’ve been walls, and ceilings. In short, all ba- Rosa, Jessica, Yvette, Alejandro, and (Portola Elementary School Dancer) sic “necessities” were taken from through (and me; only what my body needed to live is what I could have. After how I survived) being told this, I was flung into a By Sean LaTourette bulky truck, and locked in by a One might say that a teenager’s crew. I was then blind folded and ELAC Stages Cultural Festival life is difficult, but difficult is driven three hours into the high hardly a term that could be used mountains of Zion national park, On April 17 2010 ELAC (Eng- that called for knocking over cans have kids who attend Granada in everyday life in such a place beautiful only to the free man. lish Learner Advisory Committee) with three plastic balls, another High School. as Livermore. One would have to If I wrote of every emotion I felt held a second Annual Cultural Fes- racing to pop their five balloons This festival also gave parents of endured drastic happenings to through my 65 day stay, I would tival at Granada High School with first, or playing Macarena music the chance to walk around Granada even scrape the surface that some have a book with more words than the help of Granada high school chairs where participants danced campus and receive more insight call life. I believe that the average a dictionary. So as to explain in the students and their parents, who are until the music stopped. The win- on it and possibly making it a experiences that a person in my most embellished of ways, my life members of ELAC. ners got to choose a prize from a more comfortable place to visit town calls difficult are restrained was a holocaust, and this was my ELAC is a committee of parents prize table filled with toys, books, for them. to the simplicity of a mere break- Auschwitz. I probably designed from families who have English as and candy. ELAC earned a total of up or bad grades. On the contrary, a hundred ways I could end my a second language. 120 tickets. I know of a few, who have been life with a rock and a stick, and The purpose of ELAC is to join Hispanic culture was shared packed up, shipped away, and I cried for the first time in years. together once a month to discuss amongst the people who attended. locked up in the most desolate of Art Show Has But through the days I was left to and give advice on a variety of People observed and tried various places, places in which no person think… and think, and think, and East Meets could wish to be. My story begins topics concerning their children’s traditional Hispanic and Salva- think! Sixty-five days of thought education and well being. Those dorian foods: tostadas de tinga, with just this, the taking of my can reform ones opinion quite West Theme home and everything I had ever attending talk about their grades, posole, tamales, pupusas, and well. So weeks took their toll and upcoming state tests, registration, carne asada. Traditional drinks assumed were just “granted”. I was persuaded change, and in little time East Meets West, a celebration getting prepared for college, and were served as well, atole, agua pulled from my friends and family my head was clear. of Asian American Heritage Month to the mountains of Utah to live… My days in the desert were upcoming school events. de horchata, and agua de Jamaica. Art show will be presented by Kids with no knowledge of how long I haunted by self inflictions of pain, ELAC held this particular There was also cultural folkloric Love Art Studio on May 22 from was to be there. And take it from and ultimately suicide. So how did event as a fund-raiser for scholar- dancers (El baile folklorico) per- 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. me, not many things can strike as I refrain from going insane? And ships meant for these students. By formed by groups of young kids, It will be in the Pleasanton hard as having everything, and how did I survive? the end of the day ELAC earned older kids, and adults. The children Library conference room, 400 Old suddenly nothing. The answer to my riddle is in approximately $1000. who performed come from Portola Bernal Ave. It incorporates the Half way through my junior but one word. Hope. Hope in the However, the cultural festival Avenue School in Livermore and artistic traditions of Thailand and year I came to a point in my life future, hope for tomorrow, hope did much more than help raise were taught by Jose Somoza, an China with Western styles. Over 30 where all I feel while reminisc- that the next day when I woke money for a good cause. It pro- adult who also performed. pieces of art in various media rang- ing, is regret. My typical day was up, I would get to go home. The vided entertainment for parents, The parents and their kids were ing from acrylic paintings, mixed consumed with drinking, tobacco, love of my family and friends that teachers, students, and young chil- attending ELAC meetings for the media to printmaking will be on display. The selected artworks and weed, all of which I considered I knew was waiting for me back dren from the community. Games festival, helping to organize the were created by students ranging normalities. I would wake up at home kept my heart above water, were very popular for kids; Chil- festival together, cooking the food about noon, drink my parent’s al- and the tears at bay. I guess that in in age from 5 to teenagers. dren would buy a ticket for each for it, bringing game prizes or The public is welcome to at- cohol, and go to school… maybe. all my moments gone, I could say game they wanted to play. There raffle prizes, or buying supplies. I felt as though everything was tend. For information go to www. without doubt that hope, among were variety in games such as one Many of the parents from ELAC going to be done my way, and that itself, is the greatest way to touch kidsloveart.com. consequences were as much a joke tomorrow. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 Art & Entertainment

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS music by the band 256. $3 at the door. – 8:30 p.m., artist reception for Patrick Occasio Winery Tasting salon: May 29-31, 1700 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda. Tickets 2nd annual Paint the Town, June 5. Open Tri-Valley Haven fund-raiser. Segui. Patrick’s new show “Back Be- 2010 – New Release Celebration: Double are $25 (general) and $20 (student/senior) to artists ages 14 and up. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art exhibit, May 21-June 30th – Occasio hind the Big Top,” which depicts the Gold Medal winning 2008 Petite Sirah at the door; discount for advance purchase. Register for the outdoor fund-raising event Winery hosts artist Patrick Segui’s latest many scenes of an Edwardian circus and 2009 Pinot Gris. In the Library Room Student in grades K-8 are free. Call 888/ at the Museum on Main, 603 Main St., exhibition, “Back Behind the Big Top.” – Ringmasters, trapeze artists and gypsy will be the art show “Back Behind the Big SDG-SONG or www.sdgloria.org. Pleasanton. Fee $5 per person. Family art This show depicts many scenes of an Ed- caravans. His unique style has decorated Top,” by Patrick Segui. Memorial Day Concert at Our Savior, The public is activities will take place in front of the wardian circus – Ringmasters, trapeze art- the Winery’s previous auction lots and weekend: Saturday, May 29th, 1-4pm, invited to “Musical Moments for May,” Museum on Main between 10 a.m. and 2 ists and gypsy caravans. Patrick’s unique now Patrick has painted two additional live bluegrass music and wonderful food a free concert of light music presented p.m. There will be a no-host champagne, style has decorated the Winery’s previous bottles – a 1.5L 2008 Petite Sirah (Double will be served. Also open Monday as by the musicians of Our Savior Lutheran wine and soda bar. For more information auction lots, and his intriguing mis-en- Gold medal winner.) and a 1.5L 2008 well, noon – 5pm. 2245 So. Vasco Rd., Ministries on Sunday, May 23, at 2:00 about Paint the Town, contact the Museum scene transports the viewer to another era. Zinfandel – these two very special bottles Livermore. www.occasiowinery.com or p.m. The church is located at 1385 South on Main at (925) 462-2766 or visit www. Fridays – Sundays, noon – 5 p.m. 2245B will be for sale. Work featured in Library 785-0872. Livermore Ave., in Livermore. Included in museumonmain.org. South Vasco Road, Livermore, 371-1987, Room May 21st– June 30th. Patrick will Cuda Ridge Wines, Saturday, May 29th the performance will be several spirituals, Seward Johnson Sculptures Downtown www.occasiowinery.com be in attendance on May 27 to describe from 1:00 – 5:00, Livermore’s Roger Fiddler on the Roof selections, Spanish Pleasanton, interactive exhibit by sculptor Pleasanton Art League, 41st Annual Art his artwork and motivation of his current Kardinal will play 60’s and 70’s folk guitar music, a bit of Bach, and more. The J. Seward Johnson placed on sidewalk Show, May 21-23, Alviso Adobe, 3465 show. Also, on this evening, release of the music and lead an open mic jam with choir, handbell, and brass ensembles will locations. The eleven life-size, three- Old Foothill Road, Pleasanton. 10 a.m. new 2008 Petite Sirah, already a Double friends and family. Cuda Ridge will be participate, as well as guitar, violin, horn dimensional bronze sculptures depict the to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to Gold medal winner, and the new 2009 tasting the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 and clarinet soloists. Refreshments will everyday activities of people who may be 2:30 p.m. Sunday. No admission charge. Pinot Gris, before the wine is released to Merlot, 2007 Award winning Cabernet follow the concert. found anywhere, from a man reading a Public is invited. the public on the weekend. This event is Sauvignon, and 2008 Petit Verdot. There Sycamore Strings Academy students newspaper on a park bench and an elderly New works by Livermore artist Joanna open to everyone, please RSVP to info@ is a minimal $5.00 tasting fee which is will perform in the Spring Concert on woman carrying a bag of groceries to a Crawshaw will be displayed through occasiowinery.com. Memorial Day refundable with purchase of wine. Come Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at child welcoming a soldier home from duty. June 30, 2010 at the Wild Vine, 2187 First weekend, May 29 - 31: release of Double on out and purchase a bottle of wine and the Centerpointe Presbyterian Church, The exhibit will remain in place through Street in Livermore. Artist reception to be Gold Medal winning 2008 Petite Sirah and enjoy the music at Cuda Ridge. Those 3410 Cornerstone Ct. in Pleasanton. The June 30, 2010. More information about held on Thursday, May 20 from 6 p.m. to 2009 Pinot Gris. On Saturday, May 29th, interested in participating in the jam, students will perform a wide range of the J. Seward Johnson exhibit is avail- 8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. 1 – 4 p.m., live bluegrass music and food please contact Larry Dino at 510-304- music from advanced classical pieces to able by contacting Pleasanton Fine Arts Joanna is an abstract artist from Liver- will be served all weekend long. Open 0914 or Roger Kardinal at rkardinal@ fiddle tunes from several countries to our Coordinator Julie Finegan at jfinegan@ more, California. She is a 2005 graduate holiday Monday as well, noon – 5 p.m. comcast.net. Cuda Ridge Wines is located smallest beginners just starting out. On the ci.pleasanton.ca.us or (925) 931-5355. of the Art Institute of Boston. Since her 2245B South Vasco Road, Livermore, at 5385 East Avenue. program will be student in the fledgling Art and photography students from move from Boston, she has concentrated 371-1987. Thomas Coyne Winery, Spring Open cello program taught by Beth Foorth. Free Livermore and Granada high schools will on finding a way to marry her love of the Lavish Laines Winery, May 21 - 23: New House May 29, 30, & 31 noon to 5 p.m. admission to the concert and a reception have their work on display May 5-June human form with her passion for abstract Release 2008 Chardonnay. New wine at the historical tasting room at 51 E. Val- following the program. Donations are 5 at Windermere Welcome Home Realty, art. Joanna's current work represents a paired with a variety of cheeses, meats and lecitos Road, Livermore. Release two new welcome. For more information, visit our 1790 First Street, Livermore. The show, move from mood based art to work that crackers. [email protected]. May wines 2003 Merlot, El Dorado and 2006 website at www.sycamorestringsacad- the latest in an ongoing series featuring provides an atmosphere in which the 29 Winemakers Dinner. There will be a Merlot, California. Selection of fine fruits emy.com or call 925-606-5818. the work of local artists at the real estate work can come alive and communicate live band and dancing. Dinner paired with and cheeses will be served. For the last JAMfest Youth Concert, May 28, 7 to office, was organized by teachers from the with the viewer. library wines. $30 per person and $25 for time this year we will offer an interactive 8:30 p.m. Lions Wayside Park, corner of two schools. The public is invited to view Art Crawl, Friday, May 28th, the public is scarlett members. RSVP at lavishlaines@ experience "Bottle our Own Wine:" Vino First and Neal Streets, Pleasanton. Local the show during regular business hours, invited to a free Art Crawl to view open yahoo.com. Tasting Room at the Good Tinto Barato, a red table wine, at the Open youths perform. City of Pleasanton Parks Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., studios, art displays and exhibitions in Brewer, 2960 Pacific Avenue, Livermore. House. Bring a clean bottle, we will fill, & Community Services contact at Mark or by appointment with Cher Wollard, 925 downtown Livermore. Art Crawl has Fri.-Sun. 11-5. cork and label it for you for $5.50 per Duncanson at 925.931.3481. 824-4824 or [email protected]. A changed its hours to 6 to 9 p.m. in order Red Feather Winery, Saturday, May 22 bottle. Use our bottle for $6.00. Or you A Tribute to Harry Chapin, Fri., June 4, reception will be held later this month, to coincide with the downtown merchants’ from noon - 4. Doris Williams, with Karl may bottle label and cork it yourself. 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., date and time to be announced. Girls’ Night Out event. Pick up a tour map Franzen will be performing Celtic, Re- This is only available May 29. Limit is Livermore. LVPAC Presents The Steve Through the Glass Eye, current exhibit at Ryan Fine Art gallery, Panama Red naissance, and American music with vo- six bottles per person. Watch the video Chapin Band with special guest Jessica showcased at the gallery at Deer Ridge Coffee Company, and many downtown cals, lute, guitar, accordion, and whistles. http://thomascoynewinery.com/bottley- Craven of The Chapin Sisters. Tickets Vineyards. This exhibit features landscape locations. For further information please Karl Franzen will play some Turlough ourowncell.wmv. on-sale to public Tues. April 27 at noon. photographic works by Marc Davis, Chris see www.lindaryanfineart.com. O'Carolan music on his guitar, and also Thomas Coyne Winery at Blacksmith 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperform- Foster, Stephen Joseph, Lon Overacker, What Lies Above Below & Through Ju- sing some Old Tyme music, such as Crow Square, Downtown Livermore, 25 S. ingarts.org. and Lawrence Piggins. Free and open ried Art Exhibition, May 14th through Black Chicken. Red Feather Winery, 5700 Livermore Ave. Saturday and Sunday The Saddle Cats, Adventures in Western to the public during tasting room hours, June 19th, explore 31 artists’ responses Greenville Rd., Livermore. from 1 to 6 p.m. Live music every Swing, perform Sun., June 6, 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 11 am - 5 p.m. until to the subjects of surface, depth, trans- Wood Family Vineyards. Sat., May 22, 2 Saturday: May 22 Chris LeBel, May 29 Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore May 21, 2010. Preview the collection at parency and opacity at Ryan Fine Art to 5 p.m. wine tasting with winemaker KNR, May 30 Charles Sedlak, June 5 Ave. Western swing pocket orchestra www.deerridgevineyards.com/glasseye. gallery, 171 So. J Street, Livermore, with Rhonda at Gene's Fine Foods, Pleasanton. Roger Kardinal, June 12 Hurricane, June comprised of steel guitarist Bobby html. Deer Ridge Vineyards, 1828 Wet- a reception on May 28th to coincide with Tracy Spring Wine Stroll, May 21, 6 to 9 19 Kenny Robbins Band, June 26 Liam. Black, fiddler and vocalist Richard Chon, more Rd., Livermore. the downtown Art Crawl from 6-9 p.m. p.m. Jazz music, tickets $20 presale, $25 http://thomascoynewinery.com. guitarist Gordon Clegg, and bassist Bing The Contra Costa JCC will open three The gallery is open lunchtimes Thursday day of event. Information, (209) 831-6858 Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, June 5, Taste Nathan. Their repertoire runs from rustic new exhibits featuring work by Michael – Saturday and Friday evenings. An or visit www.ci.tracy.ca.us. Information of Tuscany, Come celebrate the release of Texas breakdowns to the sophisticated Yashar, a collection of Ketubot, and Tra- extension of this exhibition will hang at about Wood Family Vineyard activities, our two new wines: iL Segreto & Primitivo swing of Benny Goodman, from Bob Wills ditions: From Generation to Generation, Panama Red Coffee Company, corner of go to www.woodfamilyvineyards.com. 2008. Live music by Latin guitarist Tom high-energy California swing to their own an eclectic collection of Judaica from First & K Street, from May 18 through Murrieta's Well, blending class, Sat., Duarte from 1 to 4 p.m. Food and wine stylish originals. Admission is free. For the local community. The exhibits will June 19. See www.lindaryanfineart.com May 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Practice blending pairings and passed Hors D'eouvres until more information call 925-373-5505. be housed at the Contra Costa JCC’s for details. skills and sample some wonderful blends 4 p.m. Wine Club free, $8.00 pp, $15.00 Doo Wah Riders, Livermore Valley Per- Friedkin Art Gallery, Gallery 925, and Art in the Vineyard, May 30, Wente that you create. Enjoy a lively discussion per couple. Tickets available the day of forming Arts Center Presents. June 11, Tice Valley Gallery from May 12 through Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., on the art of blending and enjoy special the event at the winery. Street & winery 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First September 17, 2010. Gallery hours are Livermore. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artwork promotions for the day. Silver Spur parking available. For more info, please St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, www. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to by thirty-six artists will be on display. Members $30 per person, plus tax. All e-mail [email protected]. 3053 livermoreperformingarts.org. 8:00 p.m and Fridays, 9:00 am to 3:00 Live music will be performed by "Vested other guests $35 per person, plus tax. Marina Ave., Livermore. 2010 Concert at Wente Vineyards, Thurs., p.m. The public is invited to enjoy the Interest." Art demonstrations will be held La Luna Friday, May 28, 6 to 9 p.m. June 17, The Fray. Thurs., June 24, Liza exhibits. Admission is free. The Contra throughout the day. Admission is free. Spanish-inspired tapas and Murrieta’s MUSIC/CONCERTS Minnelli. Ticketmaster.com or by call- Costa JCC is located at 2071 Tice Valley Wine tasting begins at 11.00 am. A $15.00 Well wines served on the terrace under Pacific Chamber Symphony concert, ing the Wente Vineyards Box Office at Blvd. in Walnut Creek. Wine tasting fee includes a commemora- the light of the full moon, accompanied Thurs., May 20, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 925.456.2424. Wente Vineyards, 5050 Louise Gibler Exhibit , oil paintings tive wine glass ($10.00 for Club Wente by a live music. Silver Spur Members 2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800, Arroyo Rd., Livermore. consisting of still life, landscape, floral members). Food and refreshment will be $45 per person, plus tax. All other guests www.livermoreperformingarts.org. and figurative subjects for the months of offered by Wente Vineyards and Strizzi’s $55 per person, plus tax. Reservations Soli Deo Gloria and Orchestra Gloria, ON THE STAGE May and June 2010 at the Garre Vineyard Restaurant for a nominal fee. required for both events. For reservations, conducted by Allen H Simon with organist Dark Deeds at Swan's Place or Never & Winery 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. directions, or more information, please Angela Kraft Cross presents "From the Trust a Tattooed Sailor, May 21-23. San Hours of operation are Monday through WINERY EVENTS call (925) 456-2395 or purchase online Heart," a concert of choral and orchestral Ramon Community Theater presents the Friday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and weekends Champagne artist reception, Little Val- at shop.murrietaswell.com music composed in loving memory of tongue-in-cheek, uproarious melodrama. 11:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. All the pieces are ley Winery, 739 Main St. in Downtown Wente Vineyards winemaker's dinner, mothers and fathers featuring the Duruflé Classic Olio songs, skits, and dances be- framed and done in the chiaroscuro style Pleasanton. May 22, 5 to 8 p.m. Featuring Wed., May 26, with Karl Wente. Four Requiem and works by Rutter, Daley, tween scenes. Front Row Theater, 17011 of painting. local artist Kelley Heath. Creates work course dinner and accompanying wine Chatman, plus four specially-commis- Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. www. Diapers to Diapers, poetry, prose and pho- on canvas plus jewelry for every occa- pairings. $89 Club Wente Members, $109 sioned premieres by Bay Area composers: sanramoncommunitytheater.org tography exhibit. Vogue Studio, 5410-4 sion. Music is by Mathew Heath & Brian for all other guests, plus tax. The Event Conrad Susa, Jay Lyon, Julia Simon and City of Pleasanton Civic Arts' teen improv Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Reception with McNeely. Wine and savories to top off the Center at Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Artistic Director Allen H Simon. Sat., (improvisation) troupe, Creatures of artists Sat., May 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cre- evening. There is no charge for this special Road, Livermore. For reservations, call May 22, 5 p.m. First Lutheran Church, Impulse, will present Tri-Valley High: The ative director: Sandra Kay; photographer: event. www.littlevalleywinery.net 925-456-2405 or purchase tickets on line 600 Homer Ave, Palo Alto; Sun., May Impossible Film Project on Thursday and Monica Dawn. Gourmet appetizers. Live Occasio Winery, Thurs., May 27, 5:30 at shop.wentevineyards.com 23, 3:30 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, Friday, May 20 and 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 9

and on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at a 2:00 A Midsummer Night's Dream, pre- required. Towne Center Books, 555 Main is free. For more information call 925- and German and then translate the poems. p.m. matinee. All three shows will take sented by Livermore School of Dance St., Pleasanton. 373-5505. At the Open Mic following, the public is place at the Veterans Memorial Building, Ballet Division. A full-length ballet of The 2nd annual “A Taste of Summer” Let’s Go Science, Livermore Valley invited to read a poem, one page or less, 301 Main Street in Pleasanton. Tickets Shakespeare's comedic tale. Livermore BBQ Cook-off competition will be held Performing Arts Center Presents. May in a Western European language and read for Tri-Valley High: The Impossible High Performing Arts Theater, 600 Maple Friday May 21, at the Alameda County 23. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., their translation or read a poem they’ve Film Project will be sold at the door only. Street. Saturday, June 5, at 7:00 p.m. & Fairgrounds, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event Livermore. 925-373-6800, www.liver- written in English. Cost: $5.00, students General admission is $10.00 and student Sunday, June 6, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: 925- is a charity fund-raiser for “Hacienda moreperformingarts.org. free. [email protected]. tickets are $5 with a valid student I.D. 245-9322 or [email protected]. Helping Hands” the charitable giving Livermore Heritage Guild Auction, May Livermore Rodeo Parade, Sat., June 12, Please note that no advance tickets will Natya Mela 2009 (Bengali Drama Fes- arm of the Hacienda Business Park in 29, Duarte Garage, corner of Portola downtown Livermore along 2nd and 3rd be available through Civic Arts Tickets tival), June 5 and 6, 2:30 p.m. Amador Pleasanton. http://helpinghands.hacienda. Avenue and L Street. www.livermore- Streets. 10 a.m. start. Free. for this show. Information about the entire Theater, 1188 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. org/ . Admission is $25 and includes a history.com. Livermore Rodeo, June 12 and 13, Rodeo Pleasanton Civic Arts program is available Information www/sanskriti.org or www. complete BBQ dinner with dessert, a drink Spring Antiques & Collectibles Street Grounds at Robertson Park, Livermore. at www.pleasantoncivicarts.org. porshi.com. ticket, great music and some wonderful, Faire, May 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Joaquin Murrieta: Dead In The Sierra, Celebrate!, a Pleasanton Schools Educa- Saturday Night Dance Parties, themed fun auction items. “A Taste of Summer” Street, downtown Pleasanton. 484-2199. Thursday, June 17, Join filmmaker, War- tional Enrichment (PSEE) benefit to Save parties each Saturday night from Salsa is being organized and managed through [email protected]. Pleas- ren Haack, for a screening and discussion the Arts in Pleasanton Schools. Two-day to Swing, includes an optional group the Tri-Valley Community Foundation. anton Downtown Association. of his narrative film on the famous outlaw fund-raiser and celebration showcasing dance lesson at 7:15. $15 cover charge, If your company, team, or organization Major General Alford Pleasonton will ap- Joaquin Murrieta. Museum on Main Ed the talent of Pleasanton students through 7:15 dance lesson, 8:00-10:30 for dance would like to compete, please contact pear at Trinity on May 30 at 6 p.m. He will Kinney Lecture series. 7 p.m. at Lyn- a visual arts show and performing arts parties. It's All About Dancing, 171 So. Jenna Heath at the Tri-Valley Commu- present a dramatic monologue entitled, newood United Methodist Church, 4444 extravaganza at the Bankhead Theater Livermore Avenue, 925-449-9292, or nity Foundation, at (925) 734-5677 or at "Serving God and Country as a Family." Black Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets are $5 in Livermore, May 21-22. Proceeds will [email protected]. [email protected]. For ticket Gen. Pleasonton will be portrayed by Jim members and seniors, $10 nonmembers, go to support PUSD's elementary band A String of Pearls, Saturday, June 19, 2 info see: www.TVCFoundation.org. Meek in full uniform. The performance is $3 students and teachers with ID. Res- and strings programs and Visual and and 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Design 4 Living Women’s Conference at free. Child care available. Trinity is at 557 ervations are suggested. Tickets may be Performing Arts (VAPA) specialists for St., Livermore. Valley Dance Theatre’s Cornerstone Fellowship in Livermore, Olivina Ave., Livermore, 447-1848. purchased at the door. Call the Museum the 2010/11 school year. PSEE's goal is 30th Anniversary Celebration brings to May 21st & 22nd, featuring Elisa Morgan, 1st Wednesday Party, June 2, 6 to 9 p.m. on Main at 462-2766. to raise $290,000. Visit www.psee.org for life Gershwin’s An American in Paris, former CEO of MOPS International. The “Jump Into Summer” theme. Downtown Book Into Film, June 27, "The Namesake,” updated information or to make a dona- Glenn Miller’s classic A String of Pearls, theme is “She Did What She Could." Pleasanton. Featured band, Cocktail a film based on the book by Jhumpa tion. May 21 will feature a visual arts show and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, plus exciting Christian comedian Kerri Pomarolli will Monkeys. Pleasanton Downtown As- Lahiri. View the movie at 2:00 p.m. in with wine and cheese tasting. May 22 will new works. Tickets www.livermoreper- perform, along with a Friday night concert sociation hosting. 484-2199. events@ the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old feature performances by groups from all formingarts.org. from FFH. Early Bird pricing has been pleasantondowntown.net. Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. A comparison PUSD schools, starting at 9 a.m. www. The Wizard of Oz, presented by Dance extended. For more information and to Poetry Rocks in Many Languages, Sun., of the movie with the book follows. Free. livermoreperformingarts.org. Studio at Gymfinity. Sat., June 19, 11 a.m. register, go to http://www.design4living. June 6, 2 to 4 p.m. Century House, 2401 Information: 925-931-3405. Tri-Valley High: The Impossible Film 230 So. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Public is org/d4l_conference.php Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Pleasanton Alameda County Fair, June 23-July 11 Project, May 20, 21, 22. Creatures of invited to attend. Celebrate!, a Pleasanton Schools Educa- poet, writer and on-line poetry publisher (closed Tuesdays), Alameda County Impulse, teen improv group, creates short tional Enrichment (PSEE) benefit to Save Liz Fortini will guest host an afternoon Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Farm animals, films based on audience suggestions. MOVIES the Arts in Pleasanton Schools. Two-day of poetry in the languages of Western 16-days of live horse racing, professional Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Book Into Film, "Clueless," May 30. Read fund-raiser and celebration showcasing Europe. Liz and three featured poets will entertainment, midway and carnival, food, $8 in advance and $10 at the door; student the book, then view the movie at 2:00 p.m. the talent of Pleasanton students through read a blend of poems they or famous poets fun for all ages. www.alamedacountyfair. tickets with valid ID $5 in advance and in the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old a visual arts show and performing arts have written in Italian, Spanish, French com. at the door. Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, followed by a extravaganza at the Bankhead Theater Twelve Angry Men, presented by the King's comparison of the movie with the book. in Livermore, May 21-22. Proceeds will Players, a local, amateur theater company. Free. Information: 925-931-3405 go to support PUSD's elementary band May 21, 22, and 23, 2010. 7 p.m. Cedar and strings programs and Visual and Grove Community Church, 2021 College CHORAL Performing Arts (VAPA) specialists for Ave., Livermore. 925-447-2351. Cantabella Children’s Chorus, annual the 2010/11 school year. PSEE's goal is Desire Under the Elms by Eugene O’Neill, spring concerts, “Hope for Resolution,” to raise $290,000. Visit www.psee.org for May 23, 2010, 3 p.m. A classic play, one Saturday, May 22, at Amador Theater, updated information or to make a dona- of O'Neill's renderings of Greek tragedy 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. tion. May 21 will feature a visual arts show transported to American soil. Directed Award-winning choral group presents with wine and cheese tasting. May 22 will by Soren Oliver. The Eugene O'Neill training and performing choirs, grades feature performances by groups from all National Historic Site, Tao House Tickets K-12, at 1:30 PM; performing choirs PUSD schools, starting at 9 a.m. www. $25. www.eugeneoneill.org/events. only, grades 5-12, at 4:00 PM. Concerts livermoreperformingarts.org. The Heidi Chronicles, Tri-Valley Reper- will conclude with performance of title Open Heart Kitchen fund-raiser, May 22, tory Theatre Studio Theatre production. song, composed for Mandela and de 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by HK Cycles June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, Klerk, a message of peace and unity for at 196 Airway Blvd., Livermore. There 26, 27. 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, all people. Tickets at the door: $15 for will be a band, food, drinks. Everything is Pleasanton. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. adults, $5 for children. being donated, so any proceeds raised will Ticket information 462-2121 or www. Folk Songs From Around the World, go directly to Open Heart Kitchen. Cost to trivalleyrep.com. Valley Concert Chorale, Sat., May 22, 8 partake is $15/single person, $20/couple. Track of the Cat, June 6, 2010, A Stage p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Pleasanton. The band performing is "Relic." All are adaptation of the classic American novel Music from Norway, Japan, Nigeria, Ar- invited to attend. by Walter van Tilburg Clark. Directed gentina, Iceland, the USA, (of course!). A Grand Afternoon, May 23, 3 to 6 p.m. by Graeme Maley. 3:00 p.m. The Eu- www.valleyconcertchorale.org. at a private vineyard estate in Livermore gene O'Neill National Historic Site, Tao Foothill High School Choir, spring Valley's wine country. This is a musi- House. Tickets $25. www.eugeneoneill. concert Wed., May 26, 7:30 p.m. Trin- cal awards event hosted by Livermore org/events ity Lutheran Church, Pleasanton. www. Valley Opera to honor grand patrons, foothillfalcons.org donors who annually contribute $1,000 DANCE or more. All donors and friends of LVO Footloose, Livermore School of Dance Jazz MISCELLANEOUS are cordially invited. Mingle with opera & Tap Divisions presents "Footloose!" An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt, singers from previous productions and This diverse show has music and dance Thursday, May 20, Sit back and enjoy enjoy fine wines and food. Guest artists styles for everyone from jazz, tap, lyrical an evening with U.S. President Theodore performing will be Duana Demus-Leslie, and musical theater to contemporary and Roosevelt. Museum on Main Ed Kinney soprano, David Gustafson, tenor, Susanna hip hop. Some of the numbers include Lecture series. 7 p.m. at Lynnewood Jimenez, soprano, and LVO Music Direc- "The Garden" with Mirah, "In The Mon- United Methodist Church, 4444 Black tor and Conductor, Alexander Katsman, ey" with Gold Diggers and "Dreams" like Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets are $5 members pianist. The event is complimentary for Van Halen, Livermore High Performing and seniors, $10 nonmembers, $3 students Grand Patrons. Tickets for others: $75 Arts Theater, 600 Maple Street. Friday, and teachers with ID. Reservations are per person, and complimentary for an June 4 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 5 suggested. Tickets may be purchased annual contribution to Grand Patron level at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are only $12.00 at the door. Call the Museum on Main before or at the event. RSVP requested for this full-length production! For tickets, at 462-2766. by May 18, 2010. For more information, call 925-245-9322 or email lsodjazz@ya- Coffee and Conversation with Jennie call Event Chair, Monica Kulander, at hoo.com. For more information about our Shortridge, Fri., May 21, 11 a.m. Her (925) 449-0419. dance studio, please contact Livermore latest novel, When She Flew, is a com- Author Peggy Kennedy, discusses her School of Dance, 1635 Chestnut Street, pelling story of a father and daughter book, Approaching Neverland: A Memoir Suite C, Livermore, (925) 245-9322, living off of the grid in Portland - until of Epic Tragedy and Happily Ever After. [email protected], or www. the social services step in. There is no Sun., May 23, 2 p.m. Livermore Library, livermoredance.com admission charge. No reservations are 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Admission 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 Community

County Fair CEO Receives Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Rick Pickering, CEO of the Chairman of the California Fairs adult Scouter he serves as an teacher and the head of the Bible tickets are still available by con- Alameda County Agricultural Fair Alliance. He has been named by Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop Department at Valley Christian tacting the SFBAC office in San Association, has been recognized Amusement Business Magazine 941, Assistant Advisor for Crew High School in Dublin. Leandro, at 510-577-9000. with the Distinguished Eagle Scout as, “One of the Most Creative 940, and backpacks every 6 weeks Pickering will be presented As CEO of the Fair Association, Award. This national award is CEO’s in America,” and is a sought with older Scouts. He has received with the Distinguished Eagle Pickering has steered the Alameda granted to a very limited number after speaker and mentor. numerous Scouting awards in- Scout Award at a special dinner County Fair to being recognized as of Eagle Scouts who have distin- According to Stephen Cham- cluding the National Vigil Honor, ceremony at the Hilton Airport the “Fastest Growing Fair in North guished themselves in their life bers, Executive Director of the Silver Beaver Award, District Oakland on June 2, 2010. The America for 2009.” Of more than work and who have shared their Western Fairs Association, Picker- Award of Merit, God and Country dinner will also recognize the more 3,200 Fairs in North America, the talents with their community as ing exemplifies honesty, integrity Award, etc… He is currently the than 200 young men who locally annual Alameda County Fair is an active volunteer. Of America’s and leadership. “Rick Pickering President Elect of the Board for earned the Eagle Scout rank in the now ranked number 41. Addition- 2,000,000 Eagle Scouts, only one is the ‘go to guy’ in our industry. the San Francisco Bay Area Scout past year. Friends of the Pickering ally, the Fairgrounds have received in a thousand Eagles have been He is regularly called upon to Council, which has more than family and all Eagle Scouts in the more national and international presented with the national Dis- help address the most complex 40,000 young men and young Bay Area are invited to attend the awards that any Fair in America, tinguished Eagle Scout Award. financial, legal and political issues women in its character building prestigious ceremony. Limited for each of the past five years. The Western Fairs Association, in in our very complicated industry.” programs. Pickering is also an concert with the San Francisco Bay Chambers added, “As we approach ordained Elder and Deacon, and Area Council, and the Boy Scouts the 200th anniversary of Fairs in has served on the Western Region of America, nominated Pickering America, we are proud that fair Board for his denomination. He for this special recognition. management has become recog- holds a Masters Degree from the Pickering has continued to nized as a valuable profession, and University of Southern California distinguish himself through his that Rick Pickering is being nation- and a Bachelors Degree from Biola career in the fair, festival and event ally recognized as one of our most University, in La Mirada, CA. industry, along with his work in talented leaders – a CEO that leads As a Distinguished Eagle Scout, government and community vol- with exemplary character.” Pickering will join the company unteerism. Pickering is also a top His success and positive impact of prestigious recipients, which leader in California’s billion dollar is tied to the key principles of the include Governors, Senators, As- Fair horse racing industry. He has Scout Oath and Law - duty to God tronauts, University Presidents, positively impacted the lives of and country, and duty to others. CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, millions in his service as President Pickering was a 1st Class Scout at and nationally known judges, doc- of the Western Fairs Association, Maxwell Park elementary school tors and educators. President of the California Fairs in Oakland. He obtained the Rank Pickering is the proud dad Service Authority, President of of Eagle Scout with Crossed Palms of two Eagle Scouts, Chris and the California Authority of Racing while attending Pittsburg High Nick, and Life Scout Josh. He is Fairs, Board Member of the Cali- School, where he also served as married to Dawn Pickering, who fornia Construction Authority, and Student Body President. As an also works with local youth as a

Livermore Student Selected State Beef Ambassador Home Is Where the Heart Is by Taylor Common. The Alameda County Cattle- questions and identified misinfor- PAL Awards Scholarship Women has announced that Jes- mation in the article. Contestants sica Sweet, a native of Alameda were also judged on their ability to Taylor Common is the recipient of the 2010 PAL Scholarship Com- County and a senior at Livermore think on their feet by conducting a petition award. High School, took home first mock consumer promotion event. Taylor was selected by a panel of PAL judges to receive a $1,000 place honors in the senior division Contestants were also judged on scholarship award in recognition of her art and in support of her con- (ages 17-20) for the State Beef their ability to educate the con- tinued art practice. Taylor’s scholarship competition entries featured Ambassador Contest on April 10, sumer and provide them with the her work in acrylic titled Modified Beauty, Home is Where the Heart 2010, at California FFA Center appropriate information to answer Is, and A Shoulder to Cry On. in Galt. their questions. Senior division Taylor, a 19 year old emerging artist, is majoring in art at Las Positas Eleven contestants ages 14-20 contestants also participated in a Community College. She aspires to be a teacher of art and encourage from eight counties competed mock media interview. children to express themselves through art. Inspired by her art teach- for two titles in the statewide As winner in the Senior Divi- ers, Taylor wrote, “When I was in high school, no matter what, my art Beef Ambassador competition. sion, Jessica will go on to represent teachers encouraged me and made me feel like I was amazing at what I Alameda County CattleWomen California in Rapid City, South did, even if it wasn’t the best I’ve ever done. It has pushed me to grow sent Jessica Sweet as the county Dakota this October to compete as an artist, and now I have art to show how far I’ve come.” winner for the senior division. Taylor is currently taking classes in acrylic painting, watercolor Jessica Sweet for National Beef Ambassador. Jessica grew up on her family’s Alameda County CattleWomen painting, and figure study drawing. In her spare time Taylor enjoys cattle ranch in the Livermore hills an associate’s degree in agriculture will co-sponsor Jessica’s expenses painting with acrylics and often receives requests from others to create and has shown livestock at the science. to the competition. The top speak- paintings for them. Painting is a passion for Taylor; she considers it an Alameda County Fair since the The contest challenged contes- ers at the national contest become “escape from the chaos of my everyday life.” Taylor plans to use the age of nine. She is active in her tants knowledge of the beef indus- part of a team, which spends a year scholarship award to “expand her artistic horizons.” high school’s Future Farmers of try including; beef production, nu- traveling and speaking about the Taylor’s artwork will be on display at the 41st Annual PAL Art America (FFA) chapter, currently trition, and current hot topics. Each beef industry. They also receive a Show, May 21-23, at the Alviso Adobe on Foothill Road in Pleasanton. serving as the chapter’s president. contestant wrote a brief response to $1,000 cash prize as well as a $750 Friday and Saturday show times are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday In the fall, Jessica plans to attend an industry article and answered scholarship. show times are 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The scholarship award will be Modesto Junior College, pursuing presented to Taylor at the show’s reception on Sunday, May 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2010 11

Toys for Tots Creator Celebrates 103rd Birthday Marla Silversmith Selected as As America’s veterans from Pleasanton Teacher of the Year World War II pass from society’s landscape, there are fewer and Marla Silversmith has been Her work touches the entire fewer to remember the sacrifices selected as the Pleasanton Unified school. Students are mainstreamed. and glories of a generation. Lt. School District Teacher of the Year They invite special guests to lunch Colonel John Hampton, a retired for 2010/11. at The Dons’ Diner and run a Marine, is the personification of a She teaches the life skills class cookie business - taking orders, group quickly disappearing and a at Amador Valley High School. baking, and delivering cookies. shining reminder of the enduring Silversmith started in the Dis- Silversmith organizes outings relevance of Memorial Day for trict in 2001 after receiving her for her students to football games, us all. bachelors and masters degrees school dances, ice skating, and On Monday, May 24, 1010, from Cal State Sacramento, along even Disneyland. On all of these John Hampton will celebrate 103 with a special education teaching trips, students are able to practice years of adventures, accomplish- credential. She has taught at Foot- and then use the skills they learn. ments, and accolades. When hill and Vintage Hills. Her nomination form said that hospice nurses Jennifer Natsch The special skills class has virtually all of Amador Valley’s and Kari Rayford met him for the students with a range of abilities. 2500 students, “have learned to first time, they knew he had a story They practice adult daily living better understand and to embrace to tell. He delighted the residents skills with the goal to live as inde- the world of special needs kids.” and staff at Deer Hill Care Center pendently as possible. Marla Silversmith in Lafayette as well as the team from Hope Hospice. JOHN HAMPTON Hampton’s full life has in- Pleasanton PTA Council Announces cluded stints in journalism, public read: Toys for Tots…a campaign relations, and the military. After a that would eventually become a 2010 Excellence in Education Awards career in the newspaper business, national effort. John joined the Marines and began The first year Hendricks and a journey filled with opportunity The Pleasanton PTA Council The 2010 Honorees are as fol- Hampton recruited other reserv- leen Murray Rief (Hart), Marc and challenges. He recalls, “The has announced the 2010 Winners lows: Jacque Barker (Foothill), ists who collected 5,000 toys for Schweitzer (Donlon), and Lori Marine Corps commissioned men of the Excellence in Education Manette Barlow (Adult Ed/ESL), children in the Los Angeles area. Sjodahl (Mohr). with certain abilities. I applied and Awards. Honorees will receive Linda Boveda (Lydiksen), Christie Based on the success of that first The Awards Ceremony is made was sent to officer training camp in their awards at the 20th Annual Carhnahan (Valley View), Jer- campaign, the Commandant of possible by the support of Trinity Quantico, VA. A few weeks into Excellence in Education Awards emy Detamore (Foothill), Shay the Marine Corps directed every Lutheran Church and Cold Stone the training, during a snow storm, Ceremony on June 2, 4 p.m. at Galletti (Foothill/Amador ROP), Marine Reserve Unit to conduct Creamery in downtown Pleas- we were dumped in a forest one Trinity Lutheran Church. Friends Abby Johnson (Lydiksen/Valley a local Toys for Tots campaign. anton. dark night with a compass and and families of the honorees are View), Kim Lounsbury (Hearst), In support, Walt Disney designed For more information, please flashlight and told to find our way most welcome to attend to cel- Kim Michels (Fairlands), Maria the first promotional poster for contact Diane Van Wagner at 925- back to camp!” After he graduated ebrate their achievement! Refresh- Primeau (Foothill), Tami Raaker the nationwide campaign in 1948 846-3327. and got “those silver first lieuten- ments will be served. (Foothill/Amador ROP), Kath- and also designed the three car ant bars pinned on my shoulders,” train logo that continues to serve he worked in the cryptology of- as the official logo of Toys for Students Earn Academic Honors fice at USMC Air Station in Santa Tots today. Barbara coding and decoding mes- Looking back, John Hampton sages and later served in Japan, the Patrick Schalin of Dublin was re- same honor. From Pleasanton: Athletic doesn’t boast about his ties to the cently honored during William Jessup Training Interest Major, Cristen L. The following students made the Philippines, and Hong Kong. famous program which has dis- University’s annual celebratory chapel Carrell; Art Major, Caroline J. Cra- Seattle Pacific University 2010 Winter His most notable accomplish- tributed over 419 million toys to session designed to honor 43 students ner; Biology Major, Chad J. Jensen; Quarter Dean’s List: Emily Kathleen ment came in 1947 when Hampton Aldrich of Livermore; Ethan James 195 million needy children in the with various scholarship opportunities Psychology Major, Nikki R. Liu; Nurs- worked as a public information of- US, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin totaling over $55K. The university is ing Major, Paige K. Moxley; Nursing Moody of Livermore; Katie Jeannette ficer for the Marine Corps Reserve Thralls of Livermore. Students on the Islands. “He’s very modest, “says the only private residential university in Major, Kelsey A. Parkinson; Nursing in Los Angeles. Fellow Marine the greater Sacramento region. Schalin Major, Alexandra M. Renton; Liberal Dean's List have completed at least 12 his daughter, Clare Revelli. “He received the Marjorie Phillips Memo- Studies Major, Amanda C. Schultz; credits and attained a 3.50 or higher reservist Major Bill Hendricks, has always harbored a soft spot for rial Scholarship in the amount of $400. Psychology Major, Daly M. Sims; grade point average the public information officer at children,” she added. The scholarship is given to honor an Political Science Major, Suzanna E. Warner Brothers, had an idea for Hampton’s 103rd birthday will outstanding student. Sund; Social Science Major, Justin L. Loyola University New Orleans helping needy children. Hen- Worley; Liberal Studies Major, Mariah held its commencement ceremony at be celebrated at Deer Hill Care dricks drafted Hampton to help Center with much fanfare. Sharing Several local residents made the K. Worley; From Livermore: English the Louisiana Superdome on Saturday, organize a toy collection. He and Major, Luke W. Gutierrez; Undeclared May 8. The following local student was the day with his daughter, fellow academic Deans' List at Azusa Pacific Hendricks decided to place a toy University. These students are honored Major, Justin McPherson; Journalism among those receiving degrees: Pamela residents, staff members, and Hope for a fall semester 2009 academic stand- Major, Kyler R. Reeser; Accounting I. Spooner, from Livermore, received barrel in a Warner Brothers theater Hospice nurses, John Hampton has ing of 3.5 or better grade-point average. Major, Kimberly D. Trautloff a Master of Science in Nursing degree entrance. The sign on the barrel much to be proud of. A total of 1,565 students received the from the College of Social Sciences.

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(Organizations wishing to run notices in through the ride at noon and admission to Pine top local restaurants and wineries, musical For more information, visit our website at Shinzen Young, using audio, video and hand- Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box Street after the ride. Entertainment starts at 5 entertainment, silent auction. Hosted by www.trivalleyyouthcourt.com or call Tonya outs. Meeting 7:00-8:30 pm on the second and 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin p.m. Admission if not riding is $10. Benefit for Rotary Club of Dublin. Proceeds go to Open at 925-337-7171. fourth Tuesdays of the month, at Tri-Valley Board. Include name of organization, meeting the Early Intervention of Autism and Autism Heart Kitchen and the Rotary Club chari- Blue Star Moms East Bay, Chapter 101, is Unity's Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Val- date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone Speaks. Information at facebook/autismarmy. table projects. Tickets $75 per person. www. collecting donations for the deployed military ley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact Gayle at number and contact person should also be org or [email protected]. rotarydublin.org. Tickets available at Cauchi personnel to be placed into care packages and [email protected] included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club, Photography, Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl, or mailed to them for 4th of July. The dates for Prayer Circle - Prayer, meditation, study, Hearing Loss Association of America, Sat., May 22, 60 miles Calaveras Road to Mil- Jon Ric Express Spa. "Drop Zones" are: Pleasanton Wal-Mart; Sat., and sharing. Meeting 7:15-8:30 pm on the Tri-Valley Chapter, meets 7 p.m. May 20 in pitas, meet 9 a.m. Val Vista Park in Pleasanton, Pleasanton VIP Travelers, Culinary Insti- May 22, 10-3, Pleasanton Wal-Mart. Informa- first, third, and fifth Tuesdays of the month, the Valley Community Church, at 4455 Del John Woodworth, 784-6350. Sun., May 23, 10 tute of America and Rachael Dunn Chocolates tion contact Stephanie Nimitz, snimitz410@ at Tri-Valley Unity's Gathering Place, 7567 Valle Parkway, Pleasanton. The program will miles single track in Del Valle Park, meet 10 in St. Helena, Wed., May 26, $88 members, $89 yahoo.com. Amador Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact start at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the a.m. at Del Valle, Bob Heady, 980-7989. Tues., nonmembers. Columbia State Park, National, Calpers retirees, all retired public employ- Bob at [email protected]. public, are free, and refreshments are served. May 25, 8-13 miles mountain bike trails, meet Hotel and Railtown, June 19, $78 members, ees under the Calpers retirement program are St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 The meeting will be captioned for the benefit 7 a.m. Lake Chabot Loop, Janie Page, 408- $79 nonmembers. Reservations sign up at the invited to attend bimonthly meetings at Emil North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services of those with extreme hearing loss. For more 598-0247. Wed., May 26, 35 miles Pleasanton travel desk at the Pleasanton Senior Center, Villa's Hickory Pit & Grill, 3064 Pacific Ave., on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sunday information contact Hiram Van Blarigan at Ridge to Calaveras summit, meet 10 a.m. Gail 5353 Sunol Blvd. Livermore, at 10:45 a.m. Dates are June 3, school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school at [email protected] or 925 455 6591 Blanco, 872-100. Anyone planning to go on a Learn Scottish Country dancing at the August 5, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2. For more informa- 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. fol- or Richard Taylor at 925 846 3647. ride is asked to contact the leader for details Livermore class of the Royal Scottish Country tion, call Dona Allen, 443-3484. lowed by Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824. Plant Sale, Sat., May 22, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on where to meet and what to bring.. Dance Society, San Francisco Branch. Lively Sunday Bingo, All regular game payouts United Christian Church, celebrating 50 at the parking lot, corner of Pacific Ave. and Livermore Library Board, meets 7 p.m. reels and jigs, graceful strathspeys. All ages. $250. Free game guarantees payout of $350. years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. at M So. Livermore Ave. Below wholesale prices: Thurs., May 27 at the Civic Center Library, 1188 Adults Mondays 8 to 9:30 p.m. Livermore Flash games for a chance to win up to $1,199. St., Livermore; worships on Sunday morning trees, shrubs, California natives, Japanese So. Livermore Ave. An agenda will be posted at Veteran's Hall, 522 South L St., Livermore; One session of speed. Free bagels and coffee. at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program on Sunday Maples. Benefit Livermore High's 2010 Safe the library 72 hours prior to the meeting. youth or adult Fridays 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Doors open at 1:30pm. Session begins at morning and first Fridays. The community is and Sane Grad Night. San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club Valley Dance Theatre School, 2247 Second 4:00pm. Must be 18 years old. Bingo Ranch, welcome. United CC is an Open and Affirming Free Diabetes class tonight, May 13 thru invites new & longtime residents to their St., Suite B, Livermore. Call Margaret Ward, 3070 Pacific Ave., Livermore. 606-7777. ministry. Call 449-6820. June 17, 6 -8 pm, 2155 3rd St., Carnegie Bldg., monthly luncheon on June 17 at Faz Restaurant, 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen, 447-1833. Proceeds go to LVCS/CCEF Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30 Livermore. 6 week Diabetes Self-Management 600 Hartz Restaurant, Danville from 11:30 to Veterans Employment Conference, The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave. in to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of class will help manage diabetes. Offered by 2pm. The speaker will be San Ramon Mayor Wed., May 26, 9 to 11 a.m. Robert Livermore Livermore and is open Mondays, Wednesday, Latter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, the Alameda County Diabetes Program Call Abram Wilson. Cost is $19. For information, Community Center, 4444 East Ave. Employers Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Buenas Vidas Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost. Marisa Castaldini RD CDE at 408-768-3763 call Myrna, 560-0656. and Federal Contractors are invited to learn Youth Ranch has been running Bingo for 16 925-305-9468. with questions. Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful War about government programs and incentives years and is now working with Christensen, Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times: The 13th Annual Pooch Parade will Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the month, for the hiring of veterans. Information, call the Arroyo Seco and East Ave Schools, and Excep- Prayer-Based Solutions, talk by David Ste- take place on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 in May 26 between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and Livermore Economic Development Depart- tional Needs Network and All American Sports vens, May 23, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Four Points downtown Pleasanton. This event runs in Neal Streets. Questions?? Call Cathe Norman ment, 960-4140. Academy Teams. Come play Bingo and support by Sheraton Pleasanton Hotel, Amador Room, conjunction with the "1st Wednesday Street at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ Good News Bears, nonprofit with a mis- the kids in Livermore. Call 925-606-7777 for 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. There is no Party" sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtwon gmail.com; or [email protected]. Website sion to distribute stuffed animals to social more information. admission charge. Stevens’ ideas are based on Association. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org services, emergency services, medical facili- Pleasanton Newcomers Club and Tri- the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, the parade starts at 6 p.m. at Lions Wayside Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, is holding an ties and anyone who needs a hug. Based in Valley, great way for new and established resi- and as discussed in Science and Health with Park, corner of First Street and Neal. Enter orientation for new volunteers. Come and learn Livermore, the group reaches around the Bay dents to meet new friends, keep in touch with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. your pooch, any size, in any of the seven about volunteer opportunities such as fostering Area and the world. Volunteers needed to hold old friends, have fun and become acquainted More information go to www.seekanswers. categories for great prizes! The entry fee is dogs/cats, socializing shelter animals, helping collections of gently used teddy bears and other with neighbors, merchants, restaurants, profes- info. This talk is hosted by the Christian Science $10.00 per category. All proceeds benefit the at adoption events and fund-raisers, plus many stuffed animals, assist with fund-raising and sional services, and Pleasanton and Tri-Valley churches in Hayward and Livermore. Care for Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. For other roles. Orientation is June 6, 1:00-2:30 PM deliver the animals to organizations supported communities. Coffee on first Wednesday of children too young to attend the talk will be complete details and registration, go to www. at East Count Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason by the group. Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the each month, or come for lunch on the second provided onsite. trivalleyguidedogs.org Drive in Dublin. Must be 18+. Bring $10 cash month, 6:30 p.m. at the Livermore Police Wednesday of each month. Information, visit Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Livermore Valley Business and Pro- or check to help cover the cost of material. Station. Log on to www.goodnewsbears.org the website at www.pleasantonewcomers.com Services on Sunday at 8:30, 11 a.m. and 6 fessional Women, meet Wed., May 26 at Information at www.tvar.org. or call 373-7982 for more information. or call Sandy B. at 249-1776. p.m. with Sunday school or Bible study for Applebees in Livermore. Guest speaker is CAP Widowed Men and Women of No. Cali- ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, all ages at 9:45 a.m. Bible study for adults Evelyn Saunders. She will speak on "Planning fornia, Birthday dinner in Fremont, May 22, 5 (CL) is a nonprofit, peer-based, self-help sup- RELIGION and activities for all ages on Wednesdays at Your Business Year with Tax Advantages." p.m. RSVP by May 20 to Ramona, 510-471- port group for people with difficulty discarding Exploring the Gospel of St. Luke: Join 6:45 p.m. 447-1848. Registration and networking at 5:30 p.m., din- 9630. Brunch/sculpture walk in Pleasanton, unwanted possessions. Meetings in Room 7 at Fr. Thomas Bonacci, C.P., scripture scholar, Human Good: The Faith That Sustains ner at 6 p.m. followed by the program. Public May 23, 11 a.m., RSVP by May 20 to Ruby, 7 p.m. every Monday 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the over five weeks, where he will look at Luke’s Me, Rev. Lucas Hergert, preaching, Sun., June is invited. Cost $20 for dinner and program. 462-9636. St. Mary & St. John Coptic Orthodox Church. unique contribution to the Gospel traditions of 6, 10:30 a.m. Unitarian Universalists, 1893 RSVP by May 23 to Madge at 449-3306. Pleasanton VIP Travel Club, visits Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just Jesus who models what it means to be “Spirit- North Vasco Rd., Livermore. Lucas will argue Exceptional Needs Network Murder Peter Pan in San Francisco at the Threesixty come or call our one of the volunteers: 925-200- filled” people. Anyone in the community who that liberal religionists must reclaim their belief Mystery Dinner Gala, Fri., June 25, 6 p.m. Centre. Wed., June 9. Stop first at Westfield 1943, or go to www.ClutterLess.org. is interested in understanding more about in human good for a world that is hurting. All Raise funds for Tri-Valley developmentally San Francisco Centre for lunch and shopping. Picnic in the Park, Fri., June 4, 11 a.m. Luke’s Gospel is invited. Remaining session are invited. www.uucil.net. delayed childrenand ENN's Camp Arroyo. Tickets are limited. For reservations, sign up at to 1:30 p.m. Bray Commons. Open to family is on Monday, May 24 at 7:30 pm in Borromeo Major General Alford Pleasonton will Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 the travel desk, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, and friends. Barbeque lunch, games, prizes and Hall at St. Charles Borromeo 1315 Lomitas appear at Trinity on May 30 at 6 p.m. He East Avenue, Livermore. Tickets can be 931-5370 or Joanne Kelly 224-9888. entertainment. Shuttle service to and from the Ave., Livermore. A $5 freewill donation for will present a dramatic monologue entitled, purchased at http://ennetwork.org/MMN/Mur- Granada High School Class of 1980 picnic is available at the Dublin Senior Center Fr. Thomas would be appreciated. For more "Serving God and Country as a Family." Gen. der_Mystery_Night/Home.html reunion. Friday, June 25, 2010 Pine Street Bar by reservation. Price includes a reserved seat at information contact Julie at upcatholic@aol. Pleasonton will be portrayed by Jim Meek in Road Warriors 2010: ave fun and & Grill Mixer 8:00pm; Saturday, June 26, 2010 a picnic table and lunch. Tickets on sale until com or 925-447-4549 ext 114. full uniform. The performance is free. Child raise money for our wounded vets and their The Club at Las Positas-Beeb's Dinner Recep- May 31: Res $3/Non-Res $4. Tickets after May Meditation Study Group - Practice new care available. Trinity is at 557 Olivina Ave., children on Sun., May 23, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 tion 6:30-11:30pm; After Party, Jackie Tarin 31: $5. Activity Code 24377. www.DublinSe- meditation methods, based on teachings of Livermore, 447-1848. p.m. There will be an informational kick Rankl's Residence 11:30pm to 1:00am. Find in- niorCenter.com. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 offat the Pleasanton Ridge Park staging area formation on www.Granada High.com/alumni Amador Valley Blvd. on Foothill Road. The fundraising tactic is /free register, Facebook and Classmates. Tick- The Tri-Valley Youth Court is looking for to run, walk, bike, or hike 100 sponsored ets on sale now $90 per graduate, $60 for guest adult and youth volunteers to act as Spanish- miles anytime between Memorial Day and through May 1st. Questions/Concerns please English translators. The volunteers will work Veterans Day, anywhere you want. That's 5 contact Patti Wilson Smylie 925.487.2080 or with non-English speaking families during months to log miles. Stop by the info booth, [email protected] their entire involvement with the program. grab a cookie and explore the park. Open Chefs Grand Tasting, Fri., May 21, TVYC is a youth-driven diversion program to participants of all ages and skill levels. 5:30 to 10 p.m. Shannon Community Center, that acts as an adjunct to the traditional juvenile So gather sponsors, find a trail, and have Dublin. Food samplings and fine wines from justice system for first time teen offenders. fun outdoors this summer. All money raised supports this country's wounded warriors and their families through Wonded Warrior Project and Freedom Alliance. For more info, visit www.roadwarriors2010.blogspot. com or call 925-600-0664 1980 Granada High 30th Reunion: June 25, 2010 Pine Street Bar & Grill Mixer 8:00pm, June 26, 2010 The Club at Las Positas-Beeb's Dinner Reception 6:30-11:30pm, After Party, Jackie Tarin Rankl's Residence 11:30pm to 1:00am. Tickets on sale now $95 per graduate, $70 for guest through June 1st. Find informa- tion on www.Granada High.com/alumni /free register, Facebook and Classmates Bikers and Bands Ride for Autism, Sat., June 12, Livermore. Live music from 6 Liver- more bands, food and drinks. 10 a.m. start in front of Pit Stop, 4084 East Ave. concludes at the Pine Street, 875 Rincon. Ride is $25 per person and includes a Luau Lunch halfway