VOLUME XLIV, NUMBER 36 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 Ruling Resolves Dispute over Workday

By Patricia Koning A remedy requesting additional Under the new schedule, high means that teachers cannot be The distinction is not based A longstanding dispute be- compensation for Granada school teachers will have a daily disciplined if they do need to on grade level, but class size. tween the Livermore Education teachers for the 2006/07 school 40-minute prep period either be- leave the campus for personal or Since class size reduction (20:1) Association (LEA), the teachers’ year was not sustained. fore their first class or after their work reasons after their contrac- is applied in kindergarten union, and the Livermore Valley While students won’t notice last class. A tentative schedule tual workday has ended.” through third grades, fewer prep Joint Unified School District has any change, schedules for high has teachers starting their day Middle and elementary periods are required for those finally been resolved. In May school teachers will be slightly with a prep from 8-8:40 am and school teachers probably won’t teachers. 2006, LEA filed a grievance over different as a result of the rul- ending their workday at 3:10 pm, see a change in their work sched- Pickering-Walters says the rul- a schedule change at Granada ing. Full-time teachers teach or starting their workday at 6:55 ule, as their preparation periods ing has bigger implications for High School, which it said vio- class during three periods out of am, having their prep time from already meet what was defined future bargaining sessions with lated the teacher contract. 1:25-2:05 pm, and ending their in the ruling. Kindergarten Michael Fennelly a possible four. In the past, the the District. An arbitration ruling issued on fourth period was the teachers workday at 2:05 pm. through third grade teachers are “This gives both sides clarity, August 21 defined the teachers’ prep time. However, as the class “We all know that teachers required to have three 40-minute so when we sit down at the bar- Concert Will work day as no more and no less periods are 90 minutes long, this and other staff members are on prep periods per week. Teachers gaining table we can say this is than 6.5 hours and stated that 40- meant teachers were required to campus for much longer than 6.5 of fourth grade and higher are what we have and where do we Benefit Young minute preparation periods must stay at school longer than 6.5 hours,” explains LEA President required to have five 40-minute go from here,” he explains. “Even Artist Awards be contained within that workday. hours. Keith Pickering-Walters. “This prep periods per week. (See DISPUTE, page 5) The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) will present a classical piano concert per- Housing Cap Looms formed by Michael Fennelly. The concert will be Sat., Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyte- Over Pleasanton rian Church, 4th and L Streets, Livermore. This concert is to honor the memory of Renee Smith. It is a benefit for PCAC's General Plan Decisions Young Artist Achievement The Pleasanton City Council table, not the 1685 previously re- Awards in Music, given in Renee was all over the map when it ported by staff. Of the 2755 Smith's name. came to discussing the draft land units, 113 are reserved for the Fennelly began playing piano use element in the general plan Busch property and 200 are to at age five. His mother, a piano update. The 29,000 unit voter be placed in reserve for future teacher started him. There were, housing cap issue came up many planning. he said three pianos at his house times during the discussion. James Paxson, CEO of the Ha- so there was lots of music. Only The council agreed that two cienda Business Owners Associa- five years later he performed his new land use designations were tion, asked that the additional first concert. good. They didn’t support the units be designated for Hacienda. Fennelly fondly remembers planning commission recom- With 900 units (333 were already Renee Smith, the woman who mendation to revise the defini- designated), it would be possible provided him with his first tion of developable acreage. The to produce a viable transit ori- chance at performing. Smith council couldn’t agree on how ented development plan. Paxson touted young Michael's talent to count senior housing under said he realized there would not when he won the local Liver- the cap, nor on how many units be a commitment to that number more-Amador Symphony Annual might be considered for devel- of units on the part of the coun- Competition for Young Musi- opment in the Hacienda Busi- cil. The final decision would be cians in 1982 and 1984. Fennelly Photo - Doug Jorgensen ness Park. based on the proposal from Ha- recalls, “All the training in the Don Kumpf (from left), A.C. Clements, Jason Cain, and Bob Pierce enjoy a round of golf. The number of units available cienda. world means nothing if you can’t has been revised after staff found The two new land use desig- perform at a recital.” Without that in some cases there had been nations are mixed use, which al- Renee, he would not be where he double counting of approved lows any combination of busi- is today, according to Fennelly. Worries about Future of Golf Course units. There are 2755 units on the (See HOUSING, page 5) Following his first recital, he began then to make appearances The Springtown Golf Course Springtown Homeowners and ing quota, and the developer has many bumps and turns, traps (See CONCERT, page 8) Editor of the Springtowner, the would in turn have the privilege Pleasanton District Trying To and watering holes. The story of city is looking at several options of building a “higher-cost” hous- its future may have a few bumps concerning the golf course. They ing elsewhere in the city.” Facilitate High Schools’ Expansion and turns too. While it has never include renovating it, operating She said that could create been a big moneymaker, it is clear the golf course as it is today, or more population density, and The Pleasanton school board school planning at three meet- the golf course is loved by those perhaps reusing the golf course “destroy not only our real estate will conduct a special study ses- ings so far this year. The trustees who play it. for some other public purpose values, but the good quality of sion, probably in September, to looked at early architectural Around eighty residents gath- such as a neighborhood sports life in our neighborhood. If the sharpen up the picture of just drawings to form an idea of how ered last week in Springtown to park. A committee has been rumored development is true, it what can be done to expand and the final products would look. express concern over the future formed by concerned residents appears that the City of Liver- modify its high schools in the Next, the board will try to fine- of the Springtown Golf Course. about the changes since as of more doesn’t care enough about face of school population expan- tune projects, with an eye toward They plan to attend the Sept. 10 yet, the City still has not asked our welfare to keep our living Livermore City Council meeting sion. breaking them into smaller incre- the Association for input standards from deteriorating.” ments, so the district would have Dana Barbero and Laurie to voice those concerns. (though the golf course backs Those themes were echoed No date has been set yet for Grey staff the van. Rumors have been flying to our homes and facilities). during the meeting held in the session, because of the need more choice in what needed to around about what the city plans Last week in a letter to the Springtown. Another complaint to clear calendars to find the time. be funded in a first round, and Van Takes to do with the land. Many of those editor, Betty Crosby wrote, “It was that the city focused all of At the board’s meeting Aug. what did not. at last week’s meeting pointed out is rumored the City might sell its efforts on the Las Positas Golf 21, the commitment was made to For example, at Amador Val- Health Care to that the golf course is one of the the Springtown Golf Course to Couse. move forward with seeing how ley High School, there is a pro- few amenities on the northside of a developer who would build Both the Las Positas and much expansion can be com- posal to expand the gym, and an Those In Need the freeway. low-cost housing on the Golf Springtown golf courses are op- pleted with the estimated avail- adjacent weight room. Next to The Livermore Rotarian According to Kathleen Laing Course land so the City could erated as enterprise funds. This able funding at $18 million. those two facilities, there would Foundation and ValleyCare Schoening, Vice President of the meet its required low-cost hous- (See GOLF COURSE, page 5) The board has discussed high (See HIGH SCHOOL, page 4) Health System welcomed some Livermore elementary students back to classes Aug. 27 by offer- McNerney Touts Education ing free immunizations from the new mobile health unit. Education is the key to this to Nancy Pelosi.” He then ex- The health unit was parked at country being able to compete in plained he had acquired it dur- May Nissen Park adjacent to an international economy. That ing an athletic competition. Marylin Avenue School to pro- was one of the messages delivered During his talk McNerney vide service to students who by Congressman Jerry McNerney declared, “It is important to nur- lacked required immunizations during a talk at a Pleasanton ture kids, to provide them with on the first day of school. Chamber of Commerce luncheon the skills they need to be able to It was the first use of the 39- on Tuesday. compete in an international foot mobile health van, which Health care and transportation economy. There is a need to fo- the Rotarian Foundation pur- infrastructure were also topics ad- cus on local education, to make chased and then donated to dressed by McNerney. sure the community realizes the ValleyCare for its use. The unit The luncheon was held at importance of investing in edu- is designed to take health ser- Wente Vineyards in Livermore. cation. Parents need to be in- vices to where people are who McNerney, who was sporting volved.” Subjects he said were lack routine access to the health a black eye, quipped, “This is important included math, music, care system. The van cost more what happens when you say ‘no’ (See EDUCATION, page 4) than $350,000, a total fronted by (See HEALTH CARE, page 2) Health Care Among Major Issues Now that California has a bud- “There are issues coming up get, Assemblyman Guy Houston that impact the development urged business leaders to keep an community and people who eye on several issues that will be voted for bonds and expect coming to the forefront in Sacra- transportation projects such as mento. those on I-580 and the Isabel in- Houston made his remarks last terchange to move forward,” Photo - Doug Jorgensen week during a “State of the State” declared Houston. Penny Johnson hides "the falcon" from Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade. talk hosted by the Livermore One is AB32, the global Chamber of Commerce at warming initiative. Houston ex- Concannon Vineyard. Among the plained that Attorney General issues he mentioned were health Jerry Brown has interpreted the 'The Big Read' Pleasanton Style care, workers comp and global initiative to mean that all con- By Libby Kolar Census Bureau, Reading at Risk, can adults reading literature has warming. He added that one of struction projects need to con- It has long been held that a form and have global warming literature reading as a meaning- declined from 54% in 1992 to the good things about the bud- well-read citizenry is essential to 46.7% in 2002- a decrease of 7%. get is that it contains full fund- considered in environmental ful pleasure activity is fading- es- a vibrant society. According to a pecially among young people. Reading for pleasure has gone ing for education. (See STATE, page 4) 2002 survey conducted by the In fact, the percentage of Ameri- (See READ, page 3)

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Mailbox...... 4 PAGE 2 - The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 Bouchard Leaving Role As Pleasanton Chamber Chief David Bouchard, President & to continue to live in Pleasanton Foundation, forming strong part- now than we were ten years ago. CEO for the Pleasanton Cham- and expect to work here or in the nerships with other business, Dave can be very proud of the ber of Commerce since 1998, in- surrounding area. As a result, I non-profit organizations, the part he has played in our suc- formed the Chamber Board to- will not really leave the Cham- City and School District, and cess.” day that he plans to leave his ber but just change my relation- managing a dedicated and com- Bouchard has a Bachelor of position as the Chamber’s chief ship from president and CEO to petent staff. Arts degree in Political Science executive officer after nearly ten a member and client.” Bouchard also served on the (with an emphasis in Public Ser- The Young Farmhouse years in the position. During his tenure with the Chabot-Las Positas College vice) from the University of Cali- In his announcement, he cited Measure B Bond Oversight Com- fornia at Davis. He has also com- In the late 1990s the Alameda County Waste Management Chamber he was responsible for several reasons for his decision. mittee and the Pleasanton Cul- pleted a nationally recognized Authority restored the Young family farmhouse located at 11761 the modernization of the Cham- “I have thoroughly enjoyed my tural Arts Foundation Advisory course of study in chamber of North Flynn Road in the hills between Altamont and Patterson ber, providing an array of new tenure as President and CEO, and Board. commerce management through Pass. Built in 1878-79, it is the oldest surviving home in that services, programs and activities I’m proud of what the organiza- John Sensiba, Chairman of the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce area. WMA bought the house and 27 surrounding acres and de- for Chamber members, strength- tion has accomplished over the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Institutes for Organization Man- cided to restore the old dwelling using “green” construction ening of the Chamber’s advocacy past ten years. But it’s time for offered these comments. “The agement at Stanford University, methods. The project was filmed by Ideas in Motion, a Berkeley role with local government, es- me to look for new challenges in Board of Directors appreciates and is a graduate of the Leader- company. “You might think rebuilding a farmhouse is not some- tablishing the Political Action my life, and find other ways to all of Dave’s work and know that ship Pleasanton program. thing a waste management agency is meant to do,” said Bruce Committee (a non-profit politi- contribute to the Pleasanton com- he did an outstanding job for our He and his wife, Cathy, have Goddard, WMA public affairs director. “But the restoration was, cal action foundation), strength- munity.” organization. We are a stronger an eight-year-old daughter, in fact, very much in keeping with our mission, which involves ening the Leadership Pleasanton Bouchard continued, “I plan and more visible organization Isabel, and reside in Pleasanton. a commitment to environmental stewardship and recycling of program and establishing its materials.” Larger than the typical farmhouse of the period, the two-story house has a wrap-around front porch; it was the only house in the area with an indoor bathroom and a library. WMA now rents it out as a single-family residence. As a young woman, Anna J. Simmons crossed the plains from Pleasanton Students Show Illinois to California in 1862 with her family and met her future Overwhelming Success In Exit Exams husband, John Guinn Young, at a church conference. After mar- riage in 1866 and a few years living in Irvington near John’s Pleasanton students contin- trict to focus its help on this parents, the couple settled in the Livermore hills and by 1867 ued their success in passing the year’s seniors, said superinten- owned 163 acres in Corral Hollow. Anna wrote in her autobiog- state’s high school exit exams. dent John Casey. “I am very raphy, “Of all the forsaken windy places I have ever been, it was Results announced by the proud of our students’ perfor- the worst. There was not a spear of anything green. ... We had to state department of education mance on this high stakes exam,” haul our water three and a half miles, so had to utilize every last week showed that this year’s he said. drop. My baby’s bath was used to mop the floor and then go to 11th graders had a passing rate The exit exam has been given the chickens or pigs, and dishwater also went to the pigs. The of 96 percent in English Lan- since 2001. It was the result of wind blew so hard some nights the chickens could not go to guage Arts (ELA) and 96 percent the efforts of the Legislature and roost.” in mathematics on their first at- two former governors, Pete Wil- In 1869 they moved to the land they would call home for tempt. More than 97 percent of son and Gray Davis, to correlate many years, Lone Oak Farm, and finalized their purchase of this this year’s seniors have passed consistent statewide standards northwest quarter of section 8 T3S/R2E with agricultural scrip both segments of the exam. with student accountability. in 1874. Anna’s stepfather came from San Francisco to build Students are eligible to take The district’s success reflects them a two-room house on the property. “In 1875 I had my first the test as 10th graders. They the alignment that the district sewing machine, and oh, what a comfort it was as it gave me time must pass it by the time they are staff has been able to do with the to do my other work as I wanted to. Before that, I had to spend to be awarded their diplomas. state standards, said Amador Val- every moment I could spare with my needle for in those days we The fact that so many 11th ley High School principal Bill made our clothes, even the boys’ suits and Mr. Young’s pants graders were able to the pass the Coupe. He also gave a pat on the and underclothing.” Later, her stepfather built the two-story test last year, when they were in back to students for “their hard house, which was started in late 1878 and finished by May 1879. 10th grade, has enabled the dis- work.” “It was a great change from the little house and it was the finest house in that part of the country and had the only [indoor] bath- room within 25 miles.” The 1880 U.S. agricultural census for Murray Township shows the Youngs in 1879 owned 360 acres and raised 90 bushels of hay and 1,200 bushels of wheat. They had nine horses, two cows, four pigs, and 60 chickens. During that year their ranch had produced 300 pounds of butter and 250 dozen eggs. John and Anna had nine children; one son, Will, died of ton- sillitis soon after his eighth-grade graduation from Highland School, and daughter Mattie died at age 16. The rest lived to adulthood: Alice, Jesse, Chester, Archie, Edwin “Guy,” Fred, Nellie. “In so large a family, there was incidents and accidents, some laughable, and some tragic,” Anna Young wrote. “When Jesse was about seven I think, he came to the house with a puppy in his arms, and so pleased, as he had traded Chester [about age three] to Mr. Sherman [a neighbor] for the puppy. After an hour or so Mr. Sherman brought Chester in. I told him, ‘I knew you would get tired of your bargain,’ but Jesse was heartbroken.” Archie claimed that they were “the ‘readingest’ family in all the country around” with plenty of books, weekly and monthly magazines, and the local newspaper. On a typical winter evening, Anna would read aloud to the children. After her husband’s death, Anna remained at the farm until after the 1906 earthquake, when she moved into town and left the running of the farm to her son Guy and his new wife. Anna lived in Livermore with her younger daughter, Nellie, until Nellie married in 1909. When Guy died of pneumonia brought on by influenza in 1919, Anna turned over her share of the ranch prop- erty to his widow, sold the Livermore cottage, and moved into Nellie’s home in Oakland. She regretted that for the rest of her life: “I made a foolish move and gave up my home and moved to Oakland. A woman should keep her own home if she has means, for it means giving up responsibility, and hospitality, and her own personality in many ways.” After one of their traditional gatherings in the fall of 1945, the family sold 470 acres of the Young property including the farmhouse. But descendants of Malvern Sweet, great-grandson of John and Anna Young, con- tinue to graze livestock on other property they own in the hills near the Lone Oak homestead. Photo - Doug Jorgensen (Readers can reach me at [email protected].) A Corvette was among the vintage automobiles and street rods taking part in the unofficial cruise in downtown Pleasanton last Friday. HEALTH CARE (continued from page one) the Rotarian Foundation, which fourth Thursdays, Pleasanton then raised more than $250,000 Unified School District offices, in support of the van. 4661 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton, The mobile health unit is the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. first major project for the foun- To confirm these times, please dation, which is a joint effort of check the ValleyCare web site at the two Livermore Rotary clubs. www.valleycare.com. For infor- It was undertaken after the foun- mation about the Rotarian Foun- dation reached its initial goal of dation, please check a $1 million corpus. www.rotarianfoundation.org. ValleyCare will operate the van on a regular schedule to pro- vide health care to children and senior citizens in Livermore and throughout the valley. In the event of a major disaster, it also will be used as a primary health care point. It contains two exami- nation rooms that are equipped for health screening. It is staffed by a nurse practi- tioner who will evaluate patients and then prescribe treatment or refer to another health care pro- vider. The van is equipped with routine communication with ValleyCare as well as a direct line to ambulance services if some- one with a life-threatening issue comes to the unit. The regular schedule, which is anticipated to begin the sec- ond week of September, is as fol- lows: Mondays, Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Avenue, Livermore 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Open Heart Kitchen, Asbury Method- ist Church, 4743 East Avenue, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May Nissen Community Park, 658 Rincon Avenue, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; First and third Thurs- days, Open Heart Kitchen at Vine- yard Christian Fellowship, 460 North Livermore Avenue, 3 to 6:30 p.m.; St. Michael Catholic Church, 7-9:30 p.m.; Second and The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 - PAGE 3 READ VALLEY ROUNDUP (continued from page one) The Pleasanton Downtown Francisco, with its fog and hills, down for both men and women Association is sponsoring a mys- seems the perfect setting for the Agriculture Grants Available BBQ. A poker tournament and jump houses for and among all age and ethnic tery hunt with clues at the cash first noir mystery written. Farmers, ranchers and agricultural profession- kids will be available. groups as well as at all educa- registers of various downtown Pleasanton was awarded a als are eligible for funding from the U.S. Depart- Tickets are $15 per person. For information or to tional levels. These declines are businesses. Prizes range from din- $5,500 matching grant to cover ment of Agriculture’s Western Region Sustain- purchase tickets, call 510-632-4242 ext. 224 or go to occurring despite the increasing ners at John’s Grill in San Fran- the costs of the various activities www.alamedalabor.org. able Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) popularity of book clubs, Harry cisco (an important part of the planned for The Big Read. Penny program. Potter, and Oprah Winfrey’s well- book) to facsimiles of the Falcon. Johnson of the Pleasanton Li- Grant recipients receive up to $15,000 as in- Healthy Air Partnership received efforts to promote read- Mayor Jennifer Hosterman will brary has involved members of dividuals and up to $30,000 for groups of three The Bay Area Air Quality Management Dis- ing for pleasure. demonstrate the art of falconry the community, both business or more working together on a project. Funding trict and the American Lung Association have One of the most significant of with her bird at one of the events. and private, to plan the two Read- can be requested for projects related to produc- formed a partnership that will serve as a model. the ten key findings of the Towne Center Books is advertis- months of activities. The match- ing at Risk study states, “The ing the event to all the book ing portion of the grant has not tion practices and marketing alternatives, accord- It highlights the relationship between air qual- ity and public health with focus on the adverse decline in literary reading fore- clubs members who purchase been met yet. Penny asks that ing to Western SARE representatives at UC shadows erosion in cultural and their books there. Each book anyone interested in contribut- Davis. health impacts of breathing unhealthy air. The first campaign will be the wintertime civic participation resulting in a club member is being encouraged ing to the grant to please contact “Projects to consider might be small research rising tide of mediocrity.” The to read the book for its October her at the Pleasanton Library. She trials, demonstrations, farmer or rancher work- “spare the air tonight,” to be launched in mid- November. study has sparked a massive re- selection. Towne Center is also emphasized that no amount is too shops or market surveys,” said David Chaney, form effort by many organiza- organizing drop-in book clubs small, so even children can par- education coordinator for the University of tions including The National during the month of October to ticipate if they would like to. The California’s Sustainable Agriculture Research Housing Starts Decline Endowment for the Arts (NEA). discuss the book. The Pleasan- deadline for receipt of the match- and Education Program and the Western Region California homebuilders continued to cut The NEA partnered with the In- ton Great Books Group that ing funds is December 31, 2007. back on production in July, as buyers continued Pleasanton’s Big Read will be SARE representative. stitute of Museum and Library meets at Towne Center will be th to wait and watch, exacerbated by the recent fi- Services and Arts Midwest in discussing the book at its Octo- kicked off at the September 5 Dec. 7 is also the deadline for “Professional First Wednesday. The library will Producer” grant proposals. Under those grants, nancial turmoil in the credit and lending indus- sponsoring The Big Read, a na- ber meeting. These events are tries, the California Building Industry Associa- have a booth with lots of fun agricultural professionals such as Cooperative tionwide, community-based open to anyone interested in at- event-related activities and Extension educators or Natural Resources Con- tion reported Monday. reading program. According to tending. Dates and times will be plenty of information about the servation Service employees, coordinate the Total housing starts in California, as measured the NEA, “the purpose of The Big listed on the Towne Center cal- scheduled activities. Everyone in projects with farmers or ranchers serving an ad- by building permits issued, fell by 22 percent in Read, like the purpose of litera- endar for October. town is encouraged to read the visory role. The same funding levels apply de- July when compared to the same month a year ture itself, is pleasure. Not neces- The library is sponsoring book and participate in the ac- pending on the number of producers involved. ago. According to housing permit data supplied sarily an easy pleasure, but a de- youth events as well. The youth tivities. Calls for proposals are available on the Web by the Construction Industry Research Board, liciously rich and complex one. selection is Chet Gecko’s The Although the events are de- Malted Falcon by Bruce Hale. at http://wsare.usu.edu/ or by calling the West- production of single-family homes fell by nearly A great book combines enlight- signed to be fun for everyone one third while multifamily units saw a slight enment with enchantment. It On Tuesday, October 9, Bruce even if individuals don’t read the ern SARE office at Utah State University, (435) awakens our imagination and Hale will be speaking at the book. However, Penny notes the 797-2257. increase in permits being pulled when compared Pleasanton Library and Camp to July of 2006. enlarges our humanity. It can activities will be more meaning- even offer harrowing insights that Parks. ful and maximum enjoyment will Property for Hope Hospice CBIA Chief Economist Alan Nevin said that The Maltese Falcon was cho- be ensured if people read the builders and lenders are waiting for a signal from somehow console and comfort The Lin family has donated land to Hope Hos- us.” sen as Pleasanton’s read because book first. There are twenty cop- pice. the market telling them to move forward, with The first Big Read was held of the city’s proximity to San ies available at the library. Currently, Hope Hospice operates from a most not yet convinced that now is the right in seventy two communities na- Francisco, the setting of the Towne Center can order copies time. As a result, builders are holding off on pro- book. One of the scheduled for anyone who wishes to own rented space. In the past five years, the number tionwide from January to June events will be a Don Herron led duction in order to continue selling down their 2007. Each community applied the book. Banners will be placed of patients has tripled. A new building is planned Dashiell Hammett tour of San at the library, over the Pleasan- to meet the needs of the hospice team. existing inventory of homes. to the NEA in order to be selected He anticipated that when the market turned, Francisco, covering the majority ton Arch and in front of Towne The new building will include patient care, as an official participant in the of the locales from the classic it would do so quickly. “In California, the mar- Center Books to remind residents bereavement and administration. With more program. All those selected re- novel. According to Judy of The Big Read. space, the patient care team can be located at the ket has historically been a ‘V’ shape in that when ceived matching grants from the Wheeler, owner of Towne Center Penny declares, “Join the fun, same place, improving communication, response it turns around, it does so with great enthusi- NEA in order to sponsor the vari- Books, The Maltese Falcon is an read the book, and choose an time and delivery of care to the community. asm,” Nevin said. “As California’s economy re- ous events included in their par- important book in the mystery event or two or three to partici- The property is located in Dublin with free- mains strong and the job market solid, we be- ticular program. The NEA se- genre. It changed it from the pate in. Tell your friends to join lected twelve books by Ameri- way access. lieve the ‘V’ phenomenon will occur once more, Agatha Christie style to the noir the fun, too: October and The though we hesitate to put a date on it.” can authors for the participating mystery style. Somehow San Maltese Falcon, don’t miss it!” Hope Hospice will now develop construction communities to choose from plans, select a contractor, work with city and In July, permits were pulled for 5,675 single- family homes statewide, down 32.5 percent from ranging from The Age of Inno- county officials, and raise the additional funds cence by Edith Wharton to Fahr- needed for completion of a building. July 2006 and down 15 percent from the previ- ous month, while multifamily housing starts - enheit 451 by Ray Bradbury to condos and apartments -totaled 3,355, increas- The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Labor Day BBQ ing 4 percent from July 2006 and up 11 percent Hammett. The Central Labor Council of Alameda from the previous month. According to Penny Johnson, the Pleasanton librarian manag- County, AFL-CIO, union members and families, During the first seven months of the year, along with community members and local poli- ing The Big Read, Pleasanton production began on 73,339 homes and apart- was selected based on the qual- ticians are invited to attend the annual Labor ments, down 32 percent from the same period Day BBQ in the Park on Mon., Sept. 3. The event ity of its grant application. The last year. Single-family housing permits were application demonstrated a high will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Martin Luther down 35 percent, while multi-family starts were King Shoreline Regional Park, 7250 Doolittle level of support within the com- down 23 percent. munity, particularly the business Dr., Oakland. He added that market corrections alone will Music will be provided by Pete Escovedo and community. Several businesses not be enough to make housing affordable for are actively participating in the his orchestra. Hayward firefighters will serve the families already priced out of homeownership. Big Read events. The Pleasan- ton Hotel’s October 12th and 19th mystery dinners, The Maltese Crow, is a spoof on the book, guaranteed to have participants Final Party Includes Hunt for Missing Maltese Falcon laughing while enjoying their The Pleasanton Downtown Beer & Wine Garden. can take their picture with Sam gourmet dinners. Association bids farewell to sum- The Wells Fargo Stagecoach Spade and the Falcon. Prizes to mer at its final 1st Wednesday will be on-hand at the corner of be raffled off include a Maltese Street Party of the season. “Sum- St. John and Main Street for this Falcon statuette, dinner for two mer Blues” is the theme for the 6 event. Singers from Harmony at San Francisco’s John’s Grill, to 9 p.m. event on September 5 Fusion perform. dinner at the Pleasanton Hotel’s in downtown Pleasanton. One of the special activities Mystery Dinner, and tickets to Tommy and the 4 Speeds will will be, “Hunt for the Missing the Library’s Big Read Maltese play classic 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ Maltese Falcon,” complete with Falcon Gala on November 10, roll music in the beer and wine clues and prizes, involving par- 2007. garden at the Round Table Pizza ticipants in a chase through the Main Street will be closed parking lot. Beers from historic Pleasanton downtown. from St. John Street to Old Anheuser-Busch, Trumer Pils and The hunt is in conjunction with Bernal Avenue from 5 to 10 p.m. Main St. Brewery in addition to “The Big Read” program spon- There will be plenty of off-Main wines from members of the Liv- sored by the Pleasanton Library. Street parking available. ermore Valley Winegrowers As- A library booth for the fair will For more information, visit sociation will be available in the provide a photo-op: residents www.pleasantondowntown.net. PAGE 4 - The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 Zone 7 Looking At 8 Percent Water Rate Boost EDITORIALS The finance committee of bargain with water. “I’m not say- has gone upward, above a 10- power costs are part of the boost. Zone 7 Water Agency is recom- ing that just because I’m up here year rate increase average of The 2008 calendar year will mending an 8 percent increase (as a director), but as a home- about 3 percent. The consumer be the first time that Zone 7 will Garden Of Art in the water rate that retailers will owner,” said Concannon, refer- price index over the same 10 get water from the Cawelo water A master plan for public art in downtown Pleasanton pay to Zone 7 next year. That ring to his power bills at home. years has averaged approxi- district in the Central Valley, at a was approved by the City Council last week. would bring an increase of $2.13 Although new water rates do mately 3 percent. cost of $1 million. That translates This plan was a high priority project of the council. per month for a typical house- not go into effect until January Much of the boost for the two to $11 of the $51 increase per It establishes five goals revolving around the overrid- hold, if the Valley’s water retail- 1, they traditionally are exam- recent years and next year is the AF. Zone 7 signed a contract with ers pass the cost directly through ing goal of transforming downtown into a veritable gar- ined and set by the full board result of higher charges from the Cawelo to obtain as much as to consumers. during the previous fall. The fi- state Department of Water Re- 10,000 AF to guarantee that Zone den of art. The Valley’s water retailers are nance committee’s job is to screen sources (DWR). There are also 7 could meet its policy of 100 The plan calls for sculptures, fountains, light and the City of Livermore and Cali- the staff proposal and offer com- other costs. Zone 7 is one of 29 percent reliability for water cus- media installations, solo exhibitions and group shows, fornia Water Service in Liver- ments. state water contractors in the tomers, even in a drought. a chalk festival, an artist-in-residence program, and more, City of Pleasanton, and Currently, the Valley retailers DWR’s state water project. All of Other costs are less dramatic. more. One of the most interesting ideas proposes that Dublin San Ramon Services Dis- pay $636 per acre foot (AF) to the state project’s cost increases However, they add up to fill out benches be placed throughout downtown, designed by trict (DSRSD), which serves wa- Zone 7. The increase would add are passed along equally on a the remaining $51 per AF boost. ter to Dublin, but not San Ramon. artists in styles ranging from the simple to the ornate. $51 per AF. One AF supplies two pro-rated basis to all of the con- Pay raises for staff amount to $9 All three finance committee households of average size for tractors. in the increase. Maintenance of The City Council was effusive in its praise of those members — Sarah Palmer, Steve one year, so the annual cost to The increase primarily re- structures is $6. Smaller cost who put the plan together. We share the council’s feel- Kalthoff and Jim Concannon — the typical household would be flects the higher cost of transport- boosts include chemicals, profes- ing. Art is often seen as something to be set on a pedes- backed the recommendation to $25.50. ing the water, which rose about sional services, supplies, and tal and admired at a distance. Pleasanton’s plan sets forth increase the charge. Concannon The rate increase last year was 30 percent. It amounts to $12 of work being done to improve wa- a vision of art that is everywhere, accessible to every- said that compared to other ser- 7 percent, and in the previous year the $51 per AF rise. Increased ter quality. one. As visualized by this plan, a visit to downtown vices, consumers are getting a it was 5 percent. The recent trend will be a special and wonderful experience. STATE (continued from page one) impact reports. Brown plans to Wording is included that could it the responsibility of business The eminent domain issue EDUCATION sue for compliance. “The prob- help solve the problem of equal- owners by instituting a 7.5 per- hasn’t gone away, he stated. (continued from page one) cent payroll deduction. That There are two new initiatives cir- science, and foreign languages. tion that government was wast- lem is that the rules and regula- ization funding for schools in the future. There is $350 million in could put many people out of culating. He felt that neither McNerney added that it is ing dollars on projects during the tions on how the initiative is to be interpreted have yet to be writ- the budget that will help bring business who operate on a 1 to 4 would be good. However, there important to inspire kids to take 1970s and 1980s. “It is up to us percent profit margin, Houston is a bill being considered that is advantage of the opportunities to be responsible stewards with ten. How can you sue when there up the average, which will help districts like Livermore and San said. trying to solve the problem. He they are offered. Education will tax money, to make sure it goes are no rules,” asked Houston. As part of the recent budget Ramon. An additional $150 mil- The Democrats have rejected described it as “common sense’ help prepare students who will to good local projects. If we do a fifteen ideas to improve health legislation that balances the in- be developing technologies that reasonable job, citizens may be process, a two-year moratorium lion is needed to “get us there all the way.” care access proposed by Repub- terest of cities, counties, redevel- reduce the nation’s dependence willing to trust us with funds in was set in place on such lawsuits until regulations are put in place, Houston said the entire licans. Among them is the idea opment agencies, and private on foreign oil, as well as devel- the future. We have to earn that of health care savings accounts. property owners. He didn’t go oping new fuels and more effi- right,” stated McNerney. Houston continued. “That is im- amount of equalization funding had been promised by the gover- “The issue is what is a tax and into detail. cient cars and buildings. An edu- Another committee assign- portant. People who voted for the transportation bonds want the nor, and both the Republican and what is a fee. If it’s a fee only a 50 He was asked about waste and cated workforce is also critical ment is the Veterans Committee. percent plus one majority is re- fraud in Sacramento. to growing the local economy. He described the Livermore VA money spent. They don’t want Democratic leadership. “Every- one suffered from amnesia (when quired to approve it. A tax re- “To be honest, the waste and “I know this area can lead in as a terrific hospital. “It’s serene to see further delays.” He added, however, that the moratorium is it came time to fulfill the prom- quires a two-thirds vote of both fraud that is talked about isn’t technology advances,” and beautiful. It does serve our houses. The 7.5 percent payroll there. What it comes down to is McNerney declared. He pre- veterans well. We need to keep it only for levee and transportation ises). I voted against the budget in July because of that. However, deduction is a tax,” stated Hous- putting money where it is dicted that the next wave would open. That doesn’t look good projects. Other projects will still be subject to litigation. intent language has been added ton. needed. The public needs to hold be energy technologies. “This based on what the administration “Our health care is the best in elected officials accountable as area is well posed to take advan- wants to do. However, I will con- Among those are refinery ex- in this year’s budget. That means that next year, after the cost of the world. I don’t want to jeopar- to how money is spent and what tage and create jobs here that tinue to fight to keep it open,” pansions and modifications. “We all want cheaper gas and a sup- living increase, school equaliza- dize health care and lower it for programs are funded. The can’t be exported.” He men- said McNerney. those who already have health governor’s health care initiative tioned biofuels and solar energy Chamber members posed sev- ply of gas. Brown is threatening tion will be first in line for fund- ing. Once the equal funding is in care by supplementing those not is an example. It would take $1 technologies as examples. eral questions. One continued the to sue refineries. While we want the environment to be safe and the base, it’s there forever. The paying into the system or who billion from counties. The gov- McNerney stated that new energy education theme, with the ques- may not even be documented in ernor has made a value judgment technologies would be an area tioner asking about opportuni- sound, at the same time, it doesn’t intent language doesn’t guaran- tee the money. But it means poli- California,” Houston said. that health care is more impor- that he would focus on in the next ties for kids who want to go into do any good having lawsuits,” he stated. ticians cannot say they don’t re- Workers comp is still an issue. tant than some of the programs few years. trades. Houston said that much of the funded by the county. Health care needs to be over- McNerney said that is an im- One of the things Houston member conversations about providing the funding,” said improvement that has been “Sometimes we can’t have ev- hauled, according to McNerney. portant area. Currently “No liked about the budget, is that there are no new taxes. There is a Houston. gained over the past three years erything we want. When the pub- Local governments and busi- Child Left Behind” provides no in reducing premiums could be lic decides something is impor- nesses of all sizes are paying a credit for that type of training. “I $3.4 billion reserve for economic “Equalization is a fairness is- sue. It makes a difference if a dis- lost if bills being considered were tant, there is a vote to determine lot for health care. He suggested will use the next week or so on uncertainty. Houston believes the reserve is important, because trict doesn’t receive the same approved. He argued that would whether to raise the necessary that 2009 would provide an op- the reauthorization of ‘No Child be bad for both businesses and money. In the case of the bonds portunity to revamp health care Left Behind’ to include credit for of the housing market problems. funding in the programs the dis- trict offers,” he stated. employees. He explained that if approved last November, the in a way that makes sense and is those types of subjects. It is im- Property taxes are likely to go down, reducing the amount of Another important issue that employers were spending all of public decided to tax itself to affordable. “We need to reach out portant to provide more resources their income on workers comp fund desired programs, such as in a bipartisan way to find some- for those kids,” stated revenue available to the state in Houston said would be garner- ing a lot of press in the future is premiums, there would be no transportation bonds. The people thing the American people can McNerney. the future. “There is full funding for edu- health care. He does not support room for pay increases for em- should raise taxes, not elected live with,” McNerney stated. Another question related to ployees. officials,” he concluded. McNerney is a member of the the effort to have the nation’s cation and public safety in the the Democrat’s proposal to make Transportation Infrastructure energy supply 20 percent renew- budget,” continued Houston. Committee. He said it is impor- able by 2020 and the removal of tant to put resources into infra- tax incentives for gas and oil ex- structure to handle future growth ploration. McNerney said that and to move both goods and some of the money going to tax people. incentives for drilling was moved (Opinions voiced in letters cided to end the war immedi- process including City, property He said transportation infra- into renewables. He explained published in Mailbox are those ately, balancing the casualties of anton and into the hands of ei- owner representatives and neigh- structure is falling behind. Ev- that companies already making of the author and do not neces- each option. The U.S. and Japan ther Livermore or Dublin. That boring homeowners resulting in ery major city has the same prob- a pretty good profit, don’t need sarily reflect the opinion of The have long put these events be- means that our parks, schools, li- the proposed “environmentally lems. There is a need to invest in incentives. In the future, he an- Independent. Letter Policy: The hind them. Japan has been a braries, youth sports, cultural arts, preferred alternative”. infrastructure. McNerney said he ticipated that the country would Independent will not publish staunch ally for fifty years. seniors and emergency services Pleasanton’s residents get: a believes part of the problem in need every bit of fuel it can get. anonymous letters, nor will it Osama bin Laden’s objective will suffer. gift of a 496-acre nature park with providing funding is the percep- publish letters without names. is to subjugate the world to his Local open space advocates, convenient public access trails Frequent letter writers may have warped vision of Islam. All who including the Sierra Club, don’t preserved forever by conserva- publication of their letters de- disagree are infidels, who are to endorse it, and neither should tion easements; model green layed. be subjugated or killed. America you. building guidelines applied to is his top enemy, but Britain, Don’t be fooled. To protect the new homes, and hundreds of HIGH SCHOOL Truman and bin Laden Spain, Indonesia and the Philip- Pleasanton’s interests, it’s thousands of property tax rev- (continued from page one) Ted Tully pines have been attacked. Ironi- simple- just say “no.” enue dollars. Approval of Oak be an entrance. Taking each of Theater, the Bernal property and Pleasanton cally, the death toll is highest To learn more, visit Grove establishes a key south- In his letter, Donald King said among his fellow Muslims. His www.pleasantonfirst.com, and ern cornerstone for protecting the three separately, with a rede- the future library as the top three join friends, neighbors, park and sign that wouldn’t require the that would absorb the city’s that bin Laden has a point in method is jihadist terrorism, or open space and further bolsters a whole area to be built at once, money. comparing the 9/11 attacks with acts of violence against non- trail enthusiasts, youth sports permanent green belt around our the bombings of Hiroshima and combatants. His weapons are air- groups, seniors, local businesses, city. the district could at least com- Assistant Superintendent and school and city leaders in plete the weight room. The other Sandra Lepley said that joint ef- Nagasaki. This is a monstrosity line hijacking and bombing, sui- With this proposal, Kottinger two projects could be put on forts between the city and school of logic, and an insult to the cide and roadside bombing, kid- supporting Pleasanton First. Ranch and adjacent homeowners hold, until the money shows up. district on projects can attract American people. napping and beheading. get fewer homes, reduced traffic, Mr. King doesn’t mention that If Mr. King chooses to com- Good Compromise environmental and sightline im- The board also wants to take some state education money, per- Tom Pico a closer look at potential revenue haps as much as $1.5 million on Japan, after invading parts of pare President Truman’s actions pacts, safety improvements, China, declared war on the with Osama bin Laden’s, that is Former Mayor home size limits, the opportunity sources outside the current a project. City of Pleasanton means. Trustee Kris Weaver sug- Trustee Pat Kernan said that United States, launched the at- his prerogative. I think it’s a dis- to challenge plans for each fu- gested pursuing foundation he had an idea “out of the box. tack on Pearl Harbor, and invaded grace. Pleasanton residents, please ture home and an end to uncer- Malaya, Indochina, Burma and voice your support for the Oak tainty over future Oak Grove grants. Build one big gym for both high Grove development project at the Superintendent John Casey schools, with a combination per- the Philippines. There was an Voters Beware property development. replied, “We’ll see what is avail- forming arts center. It’s probably extremely bloody war in the Pa- Eric “Otis” Nostrand 9/4/07 City Council meeting. As The property owner can cre- cific to liberate these areas. The Pleasanton a consultant to the property ate and sell 51 custom estate lots able.” He later told the Indepen- too late for that avenue.” owner, I truly believe we have cre- dent that it’s rare to receive grants Weaver said that it’s impor- culmination was the allied inva- Pleasanton voters, beware. A within the Urban Growth Bound- for capital improvements. How- tant to expand gyms on both sion of Okinawa, which resulted group is attempting to gather sig- ated an environmentally superior ary, and incurs the obligation to: in horrendous casualties among natures for an “open space” ini- development proposal that will build the trail system and stag- ever, it does happen. Casey said Amador Valley and Foothill cam- be welcomed by the community. that when he was superintendent puses, so that each school’s en- military forces, and more so, ci- tiative on Staples Ranch. This ing areas before selling the 5th in Watsonville, prominent sports tire student body could be seated vilians. misguided initiative is not what In 1993 I helped collect sig- lot; establish 20 off-site afford- The Japanese government it appears to be. natures and defeat the original able housing units; pay extra off- artist LeRoy Neiman donated at their events. At Foothill, stu- project on this property, which I money to the district to build an dents who attended one rally ask vowed to fight to the end. This Please don’t sign it! site mitigation expenses; and art gallery at a specified elemen- students who attended a second would have necessitated the in- In reality, this initiative will felt was an environmental disas- donate 496 acres of land to the vasion of the mainland with un- ensure that control of the prop- ter. This time around, the City set City. tary school. In Pleasanton, busi- what happened, because there is up a facilitated communication nesses have been generous in do- not enough room to hold one thinkable civilian and military erty will move away from Pleas- It’s a good compromise. nating to the district through rally, she said. casualties. President Truman de- Pleasanton Partners in Education, Ott agreed to keep discussions said Casey. going with the city at the liaison Creating partnerships with the committee, to see what partner- city was another avenue dis- ships might be possible. Axis Health Selects New Executive Officer cussed to make construction dol- On another item, the board Axis Community Health has Greenspane. “She is a well-re- client visits annually. Other no- named Sue Compton as its new Gerald McNerney’s Health Advi- lars go further. Weaver said that voted unanimously to invoke a spected member of the Tri- table accomplishments included sory Board. the city would like the school law that permits the district to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Valley’s healthcare sector who creation of Axis Community effective December 1, 2007. She She and her husband have district to join in financing a new have the roof repaired at Hearst possesses an unparalleled com- Health’s Strategic Plan and the resided in Pleasanton since 1988. city library. In turn, the city might elementary school without going will succeed Ronald Greenspane, bination of professional exper- raising of $2.6 million in support who is retiring. They have two sons. be interested in helping to fi- to bid. The district is in a hurry tise, experience with the organi- of the organization. She also gen- Axis Community Health of- nance gyms that community to repair the roof, so it can install Compton joined Axis Com- zation, community awareness erated the concept and funding munity Health (then Valley Com- fers medical, mental health, sub- groups, such as CYO, could use. solar panels there. and dedication to our stakehold- for Axis’ Livermore clinic expan- stance abuse counseling and That might not be an easy sell. Lepley said that an expert in- munity Health Center) in 1981 ers. She will do a fine job lead- sion project and the Women’s as family planning coordinator. health education services to resi- Board president Jim Ott, a mem- spection showed that the contrac- ing Axis in its ongoing mission Clinic, which is scheduled to dents of the Tri-Valley. Founded ber of the district’s liaison com- tor that installed the roof in 2001 She became director of adminis- of health and wellness for the begin operation in 2008. trative services in 1983 and as- in 1972 as a licensed nonprofit mittee with the city, said that did not stick to all of the specifi- entire community.” As Axis’ advocate for health organization, Axis serves 14,000 such cooperative projects come sistant director in 1987. She held As Associate Executive Direc- and wellness in the Tri-Valley, cations. The district is contem- that position until 1999, when she community members annually up at the panel’s meetings. How- plating legal action against the tor, Compton’s responsibilities Compton has worked with Hu- through direct services and ever, the city has demands for its left the organization for a brief have included all aspects of pro- man Services Commissions, contractor over the roof’s failure. time, returning in 2001 as asso- school- and community-based money. He named the Firehouse gram development and manage- Chambers of Commerce and education, prevention and treat- ciate executive director under ment; financial responsibilities community organizations and Greenspane. ment programs. It operates fa- such as budgeting, grant writing established working relation- cilities in Pleasanton, Livermore “Axis’ Board of Directors se- and reporting; contract and per- ships with Tri-Valley cities, Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala lected Sue unanimously from a and Dublin. Axis is supported by Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell sonnel management; and com- Alameda County, Community local, state and federal funding, Editor: Janet Armantrout pool of 25 applicants, acknowl- munity relations responsibilities. Health Center Network, Alameda (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) edging that she is the best-quali- foundation grants, client rev- Sales Manager: Jessica Scherer While Associate Executive Di- Health Consortium and local enues and community donations. The Independent is published every Thursday at 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 fied person to lead the organiza- (Mailing address: PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551) rector, Compton managed all foundations. Recently, she was Detailed information is available The Independent is delivered by the United States Post Office. tion into the future,” says Axis’ contracts, serving 14,000 persons Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling appointed to Congressman at www.axishealth.org. (925) 447-8700 during regular business hours. • Fax: (925) 447-0212 E-MAIL: [email protected] current CEO, Ronald and providing 100,000 patient/ The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 - PAGE 5 HOUSING (continued from page one) ness park, office, retail, research council felt that it would be un- value units that meet community ments, we should be able to look cil willing to put units every- said. She noted that Pleasanton and development, community fair to downzone land. In addi- needs.” He felt more units in Ha- at it any time a project comes to where. I’d like to see the number will be asked to build an addi- facilities and residential uses in tion, it was noted, very few units cienda makes sense. “I’d like to us. There are other landowners of reserve units increased dra- tional 3500 homes in the next a single building or on a single are involved. see a specific plan for a viable and developers who could pro- matically. The council doesn’t seven years. “That’s way over the site; and water management and Staff suggested that the city mixed use community next to vide mixed use development.” have to plan every unit.” cap.” It is an issue that the coun- recreation, which is proposed for council re-visit a previous coun- BART. I’m willing to look at up McGovern said she couldn’t un- Dennis suggested that the city cil will be facing in the future. the lake area in East Pleasanton. cil direction as to how assisted to 900 units,” Sullivan declared. derstand why Hacienda is a good would need to add an additional Originally intended to be a The planning commission living units are counted under the He wasn’t as supportive of a place for housing. It’s next to 580 22,000 units to house its nine-month process, Pleasanton’s had recommended revising the cap. At issue is a proposed senior project next to the west BART with all its congestion and there workforce in the coming years. General Plan update is now in its definition of gross developable living facility for the Staples station. He felt the space was too are no schools.” Another option would be to re- fourth year. The process has acres to exclude portions of a Ranch. Staff recommended that small to build a true transit ori- McGovern also questioned duce the commercial acreage and evolved and grown in scope, ac- property with slopes of 25 per- the units not be counted, mak- ented development with parks zoning that allows 50 units per generate fewer jobs. counting for the extended cent or greater. However, the ing them available to other and open space. acre. “That is enormous. The city Hosterman commented that timeline. projects to “increase their viabil- When it comes to counting has never looked at that level of the jobs/housing balance in The General Plan was last up- ity and meet city goals, such as senior units, Sullivan suggested density before. It’s a philosophi- Pleasanton would never be 50/ dated in 1996. The new plan is providing affordable housing that the current policy should be cal change that the community 50. Housing numbers should be intended to guide the city DISPUTE and mixed use development.” needs to be aware of.” looked at on a regional basis, she through the next 10 to 20 years. (continued from page one) continued. Assisted living units Staff argued that the entire com- have not been counted against Mayor Jennifer Hosterman if we don’t agree on what we plex should fall under the cat- the cap in the past. However, non- wanted to maintain flexibility want, we’ll be starting from the egory of assisted living. assisted living units for seniors when it comes to counting same place. This will make ne- Councilmember Cheryl should be counted. Staples Ranch units against the gotiations, at least in terms of Cook-Kallio agreed with staff Jerry Thorne also supported cap. She said she was willing to work day, much easier in future.” and supported not counting any continuing the current policy, go in the direction of not count- In a joint press release issued of the units proposed for the and expressed concern about ing any of the units. by the District and LEA Superin- Staples Ranch senior housing changing how the city has Hosterman said she is hoping tendent Brenda Miller echoed against the cap. “We should not counted units in the past. Hacienda can put together a this sentiment. limit the number of seniors who Thorne stated that the addi- project for the council to look at. “The discussions around the could move into the community tional units should be used to Transit-oriented high develop- teacher work day and preparation or force residents who transition provide affordable housing, not ment density near transportation period proved to be a valuable to look elsewhere,” she ex- necessarily in a transit-oriented makes good sense, she said. Part experience for all of us as we plained. development. of looking at where units go in- implemented a new class sched- Cook-Kallio was supportive Cindy McGovern supported volves circulation, she added. ule at Granada a year ago,” she of looking at moving units to counting all of the non-assisted Residents offered views rang- says. “We believe that the new Hacienda. It could provide an living units on Staples Ranch ing from reducing the cap to in- schedule will provide a better opportunity for workforce hous- against the cap, which she esti- creasing it. Former learning environment for stu- ing. “It is irresponsible not to at mated at 690. She said that the councilmembers Kay Ayala and dents. We appreciate the support least attempt to build a place city should define what a hous- Becky Dennis were on opposite we’ve received from Granada’s where people can live.” ing unit is and stick with it. sides of the issue. teachers to implement this edu- Councilmember Matt She did not like placing more Ayala noted, “Growth is a cational improvement. The Sullivan said he didn’t necessar- units in Hacienda Business Park. huge issue. If an initiative were arbitrator’s ruling provides ily want to build all of the units “It looks like we’re putting all out there to lower the cap, it needed clarification on impor- available under the cap. “I do our eggs in the Hacienda basket. would pass in a nanosecond. This tant issues following implemen- want to make sure we obtain high If we want mixed use develop- is feeling like a pro-growth coun- tation of the new schedule.” GOLF COURSE (continued from page one) means they must generate the A meeting with Daniel Bacci is also a homeowner there. the course. She met with money to operate them. One of McIntyre, the Public Works Di- Mas Hisaoka has played at the McIntyre last year and showed the issues discussed at the meet- rector, tells a different story. course for seventeen years. He is pictures of other courses that she ing was that the money from both McIntyre says the city has a duty the president of the Springtown thought looked well run. courses go into one fund. Resi- to balance budgets and declin- Golf Club. He said unlike other Betty Murillo was born and dents felt that the city was then ing attendance at the course is courses, Springtown is friendly raised in Livermore. As a citizen using the money for the Las causing annual shortfalls. to the seniors and not just be- of Springtown, she says it seems Positas course and ignoring McIntyre said city hall will be cause of the low cost but because the city forgets people across the Springtown. scheduling town hall meetings of its “walkability.” Often seniors freeway. According to her, “If Las The Springtown Golf Course in Springtown in the next month choose not to use the carts to get Positas looks better than Spring- was built in 1966. Its patrons or so to discuss the future of the exercise. The course is not so town, there’s a problem.” were largely from Springtown, golf course. He says the city has huge that a cart is absolutely nec- The recent meeting, accord- which was built originally as a not made any decision and wants essary. Mas plays two or three ing to lifelong residents, was the retirement community. Since to hear from the people of Liver- times a week. largest meeting ever for Spring- then, many families have moved more before deciding.. The Men’s Club holds a tour- town. People who are not resi- in and more and more young golf- Some of the fears of the Spring- nament every year to raise money dents of Springtown attended ers have discovered the course. town residents came from the pre- for the Christenson Middle also. Some came from South Liv- It is the least expensive course at vious sale of a portion of the School golfers. Last year they ermore and Dublin. One common par seventy to play golf in the course to build six homes. There raised over $1,200, not just the complaint was the cities mention- Tri-Valley. was confusion over how the students but their opponents as ing use of a consulting firm. Residents point out that the funds were to be used. The pro- well. The money covered all the Many Springtown residents land is home to many different ceeds were used to add a new students green fees and equip- asked why the city doesn’t meet species. The White Tailed Kite pump to the water system. Golf- ment. They plan on holding the with them directly to save money. is a small bird that can be found ers had understood the proceeds tournament again next year. on the course. Water birds and would build a new maintenance Richard Billian doesn’t live owls can also be found here. shed replacing the Quonset hut. in Springtown. He lives south of Geese wait on the greens, greet- Another bone of contention the 580 freeway on Concannon ing the golfers. Frogs croak in the is the grill in the pro shop. The Boulevard. He likes Springtown water traps. Bob Pierce, who fire department shut it down say- because it is “family friendly, in- works in the pro shop, says foxes ing the sprinkler system is out of expensive and allows for a spec- can be seen early in the morning date. A new one would cost trum of incomes.” and just before sundown. On the $4,000. Because of the month- Jeff Hallin is the president of north side of the fairway is a pond to-month lease the management the Springtown Homeowners As- which is used to water the course. company has, members are fear- sociation. He is a landscaper and Nearby are large blue herons ful of pushing to replace it. feels the course is the best use of roosting in the trees and patrol- Dante Bacci is the General the land because, as he sees it, “A ling the shorelines. Manager of the course and an park would use the same amount At the meeting of concerned employee of Sierra Golf Manage- of water and produce no rev- homeowners, resident and non- ment, which oversees the golf enue.” resident golfers there was a com- course. He stated that he likes the A.C. Clements is a member of mon thread of concern about the course and hopes it continues to the Homeowners Association future of the golf course. A rumor serve the young the old alike. Golf Committee. She is con- has been going around that the Often courses are costly and com- cerned with the possibility of any city was going to close the golf petitive, but Springtown was a changes being made regarding course. bit more affordable and relaxed. PAGE 6 - The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007

Wildcats gave them the 2-0 victory. Minutes later Alexa Hubbs fed a nice pass to with goals being scored by Jose Garcia and Street, 6pm-9pm. Birth certificates will be to the Pin Awards Scottish Games Next, the Rage met the Elk Grove Strik- Rittmann who dribbled and put the ball in the Chris Bernardi . In game 2, -Mustang verified for all players (past records are For more information contact Al Chavira ers. Dominating the 1st half, the Rage was net. Livermore held the Tornadoes to only 1 defeated Bay Oaks in a Red card filled game shredded after each season). Signed zero at 980-3287 or Steve Martinez at 220-0965 first to score after just 5 min. of play when shot on goal in the game. by a score of 3-0. John Wainscott, Jose Garcia tolerance policy forms are required for both and/or email Al at: Cassie Santana took the ball up the left side Livermore Explosion 8, Clovis Cy- and Justin Chew scored for Mustang. In game player and parent. Forms will be available [email protected] or Steve at: and made a great cross to Sammie Williams. clones 0. It was all Explosion offense in this 3 of pool play, Mustang defeated Davis online and at walk-in. For more information [email protected]. Williams passed the ball onto Kendall Moore match as the Explosion scored 5 of their 8 legacy by a score of 1-0 to advance to the please visit us at http:// who drilled it high and in the corner just out goals in the first half. Livermore’s scoring finals. livermoregirlssoftball.org/ of the goalies reach. The Rage held tight, and came at the hands of 6 separate shooters; The defense of Mustang played awe- Fall Baseball thanks to some tough defensive play by Brooke Rittmann (hat trick), Kassidy Peters, some, lead by Michael Janjigian & Patrick PONY Baseball is now accepting regis- Lauren Fan, Dani Leedeman and Olivia Sierra Cassels, Audrey Walke, Alex Boucher Watson, along with Nick Feeney, Tory trations for 2007 Colt/Palomino Fall Ball Deutschman, they were able to shut down the and Carli Floris with assists by team mates; Jorgensen and Dominic Daley. Season Ages 15-18 Register online at Strikers offense and the score remained 1 to Danielle Lacombe, Rittmann, and Floris. Midfielders George Mayer,Shawn Daut, www.pleasantonpony.com or 0 at the half. A penalty kick midway through Livermore Explosion 1, Stockton Light- Nadav Kariv, & Scott Brensel played an www.livermorepony.com Any questions the second half was enough to produce a final ning 1. It was an aggressive fight to the end excellent midfield and provided several key please contact Angel Moore at LARRY BROCK 1 to 1 tie. as the Explosion scored first off a side line scoring opportunites for the offense. [email protected] or call 925-600-PONY. The final game was against the Benicia throw in by Danielle Lacombe landed right The offense of Gerardo Garcia, Sasha Larry Brock wants to be the World Arsenal. Both teams played equally as well, in front of Brooke Rittman who sent it to the Chalek, Chris Bernardi & John Wainscott Champion. The Charlotte, North Carolina but it was the Arsenal who scored first. The back of the net. The Lightning came back to pressured the defense which payed off with Hats Off Run athlete will be competing in this weekend’s Rage offense battled back, but shots by tie the game in the second half. several scores. The 8th Hats Off America Red T-Shirt 33rd U.S. Invitational Heavy Events Cham- Taylor Sanchez, MacKensie Schoen, and The Livermore Elite Fury Girls U12 Ryan Rivera—playing superb in the nets 10K Run/5K Walk will be held beginning at pionship in Pleasanton during the 142nd Kayla Bautista did not find the net. The Rage D3 team finished in second place in the for Mustang recorded 3 shutouts and one goal 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, at Sy- Scottish Highland Gathering & Games at the answered back in the second half with a Walnut Creek Summerfest tournament. against the whole tournament. camore Valley Park, 2101 Holbrook Drive, Alameda County Fairgrounds. penalty shot by Mathea Turkalj to tie it up. Against a tough Annadel Thunder team in the Livermore Elite Force U16 Boys Div Danville, rain or shine. Hats Off America has Brock has come a long way in his short Again it was the powerhouse defense led by first game, Mikayla Molien, Morgan Brandt III played their way into their third consecu- extended invitations to local and state gov- career following success in college football Lauren Fan, Claire Hickel, and Patti Norcross and Erin Winegarner played strong defense tive tournament championship game. This ernment officials to run in the event. and track and field, by winning two Scottish that shut down the Arsenals offense, prevent- and Skyler Kriz, Marissa Scheid, Ryley time it was the Socer Rocklin Quarry Classic, Entry fee is $35 per person. All runners Junior Championships before moving up the ing any further scoring, and resulting in a 1 Landreth and Callie Crowe led the offense. In where they brought home the second place and volunteers will receive a red t-shirt and top echelon Professional division. In the to 1 tie. the last five minutes of the first half, Annadel award. a barbecue lunch after the run. There is no recent World Championship held in Inverness, The Pleasanton Rage U-13, Division 3 broke through with two goals to take a 2-0 Livermore Elite Force 2, Cal Rush entry fee for volunteers. Scotland, he placed third overall. He won the Orange team came away with a third place at lead. The Fury opened the second half with Combat 91 0: Goals were scored by Cody Hats Off America (HOA) nonprofit orga- individual World Hammer Championship at the Soccer City Warm-up tournament this tremendous pressure, highlighted by an Lutz on an assist from Brandon Bauer. The nization raises money for families of soldiers Pomona, CA in May. past weekend. The Rage finished 2-1-1 with Amanda Fairclough corner kick which was second shot was by Alex Gonzalez. ivermore who have died in Afghanistan and Iraq. The The 28-year-old, who stands 6’3" tall and wins over the Tiburon Rockets and the South headed on goal by Katie Lortie and saved by Elite Force 1, Rocklin Raptors 2: Livermore's run is another way that Hats Off America lets weighs 285 lbs., has already won ten compe- San Jose Hurricanes. The weekend was the Thunder keeper. Rebekah Johnson, Emily lone goal was scored by Cody Lutz. Liver- the families know that they and their loved titions in the U.S. and Scotland this year. highlighted with a come from behind 2-1 Kalantar, Callie Crowe and Alyssa Stevenson more Elite Force 5, Roseville UFC 0: Silvano DAVE CAMPBELL ones will not be forgotten. With a future World Championship in mind, victory over the South San Jose Hurricanes also had scoring chances while Brittany Lopez and Peter Morrow each had a pair of For information or to register or volun- Brock looks to the prestigious Pleasanton in the consolation game with goals from Ahrbeck helped gain midfield possession. goals, with a shot from Alex Gonzalez as the teer, contact Sparky George at (925) 855- games as an important step in the right Rachael Kapp and Shannon Malindzak. A Finally, with four minutes left Stevenson topper. Assists from Joseph Van Fossen, Triathlon Championship 1950 or [email protected] Visit direction. He will need to surpass seven-time strong effort from Lindsey Allen, Maddie raced down the left wing and shot a hard ball Brandon Bauer and Peter Morrow made the Dave Campbell, former Livermore resi- www.hatsoffamerica.us. The site includes World Champion Ryan Vierra of Stevenson, Martin, Jamie Bodmer , Alyssa Keiner and into the left corner of the net to get within 2- scoring possible. dent, will be competing in the 2007 Interna- links to other organizations that support our CA who has captured the last three Invitationals goalies Cheyenne Lofthouse-Wolf and Mor- 1. Livermore continued its pressure near the Championship Game: Livermore Elite tional Triathlon Union BG Triathlon World troops. Hats Off America is a nonprofit, tax- at Pleasanton with a total of seven wins at the gan Bowen paced the Rage defense. For the Thunder goal and Lortie fired a high shot out Force0, Rocklin Force 3: Suffering from Championship slated for Hamburg, Ger- exempt 501(c)(3) organization. facility. Vierra placed second at Inverness weekend, Isabela Castaneda and Kapp each of the keeper’s reach to tie the score 2-2 with several injuries, Livermore was unable to many on Sept. 2. where he lost his reign as champion while scored 3 total goals, and Allen and Malindzak two minutes remaining. play its best game. Rocklin broke through Campbell, who now lives in Auburn, experiencing flu-like symptoms. each netted one. Livermore rode the momentum of its their defenses three times in the first half. The graduated from Granada High School in Pony Baseball Among the prime athletes competing is Top Offensive Players: Rachael Kapp furious rally to tie the first game and domi- Elite Force had enough juice left to come 1975. PONY Baseball Pleasanton/Livermore/ Harrison Bailey III. The high school principal Isabela Castaneda Nicole Henninger; Top nated its next two opponents. Against the together as a team and keep Rocklin scoreless The 250 amateur athletes on the USA Dublin is now accepting registrations for the hails from Bethlehem, PA and is widely Defensive Players: Lindsey Allen Alyssa DeAnza Force, Alison Pierson opened the in the second half. Triathlon's Team USA range in age from 16 2007 Fall Ball Season Ages 5-10. Ages 11- known for perfecting and popularizing the Keiner Maddie Martin. scoring by tapping in a deflected ball near the Livermore Soccer Club: 7-under girls: to 81. Many of the athletes use the world 14 will register with the PONY Baseball spin technique in the Weight Over the Bar Rage U14 Division 3 captured 2nd Place goal in the 8th minute. Ten minutes later, Cheetah Girls v. Angels; top players Cheetah championships to judge their progress from Tiger Program. Games begin Sunday, Sep- competition. Bailey won the Weight for in the Pleasanton Tournament. Callie Crowe sent a perfectly placed ball over Girls: Abby Harnish, Lindsay Harnish, Emily year to year. More than 2500 athletes from tember 23, 2007 and continue 6 Sundays. For Height at Pleasanton last year, launching the Game 1 against Novato Thunder, Rage the Force defense to a waiting Kaitlyn Bulhoes Rogers; Angels: Olivia Armstrong, Mariah over 50 countries will compete in the inter- more information or to register for Fall Ball 56 lb. weight over the 18-foot bar. scored 3 to 0 wins off goals by Danielle who fired the ball past the goalie for a 2-0 lead. Turner, Talina Quezada. mediate distance triathlon - 1.5k swim, 40k or Tiger Baseball log onto our website at Current Women’s World Champion LaMarche, Danielle Homan and Megan Ash. The Fury defense remained solid as Erin bike, 10k run. www.pleasantonpony.com or Summer Pierson of Phoenix, AZ leads the The Rage defense kept Novato scoreless to Winegarner and Mikayla Molien cleared all Most of the athletes qualified for the team www.livermorepony.com. start off with a 3-0 win. In game 2 against Palo the DeAnza rushes, often times with big kicks California Gymnastics by finishing in the top 16 in the Hagg Lake women’s contingent. She still holds the California Gymnastics Academy com- women’s discus record at Stanford Univer- Alto, Rage’s defensive team of Megan Clark, to put the offense in great position. In the event outside Portland, Oregon on June 30. Kristen Dumanski,Megan Ash, Cassi second half, Skyler Kriz and Kaitlin DaDalt peted in the Judge’s Cup at Sacramento State CYO Basketball sity. University August 25-26. All professional, amateur and women’s Scroggins, Autumn Whitney, Marisa led the assault on the Force defense. In the St. Michael’s/St. Charles CYO Basket- Victor,Elena Victor and Devon Lutz took 30th minute, DaDalt won the ball from a RESULTS (by event): LEVEL 5 Age Golf Tournament ball is now accepting registration for 07/08 division athletes are required to compete in Group: Younger VAULT - Isabella Orecchia all eight heavy events with the aggregate score control of the field which helped Danielle Force defender and crossed the ball to Pierson The second annual Granada High School season. Register on-line at www.smsccyo.org LaMarche and Jessica Klahr score 2 goals. who controlled and buried the shot to go up (8.1) BARS - Orecchia - 3rd place (8.75) Girls’ Basketball Golf Fund-raiser will be for player’s 1st - 8th grade, coaches and determining the overall winner. The events BEAM - Orecchia - 2nd place (9.15) FLOOR include the ancient task of tossing the Caber; Final score Rage 2, Palo Alto 0. 3-0. DaDalt rounded out the scoring in the held Sun., Oct. 14 at the Las Positas Golf referees. Late registration will be accepted at Aria Crawford, the goalkeeper for Rage final seconds in Livermore’s 4-0 win. - Orecchia - 6th place (8.575) ALL AROUND Course in Livermore. try-outs. Visit the website for more informa- 56 lb. Weight for Height, standing or pin- - Orecchia - 3rd place (34.575); ning; 17.6 lb. Regular Stone Putt; 26.6 lb. kept Heritage Ambush scoreless in Game 3 In game three versus the Menlo Park The Lady Mats are working to raise the tion or email [email protected] . CYO with a beautiful save to assure Rage a spot in Strikers, the Fury scored in the first minute LEVEL 6 Age Group: Younger VAULT necessary funding to purchase new lower hot line number 925-417-5429. Braemar Stone Putt; 28 lb. Weight for - Shannon Gray (8.4); Tiana Hodzic (7.95) Distance; 56 lb. Weight for Distance; and the the championship game. Rage put 3 on the when Kaitlyn Bulhoes drilled a shot off a level uniforms and travel this winter to the boards with Stephanie Little’s penalty shot corner kick from Amanda Fairclough. In the BARS - Hodzic (7.6) BEAM - S. Gray Nike Iolani Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii. 16 and 22 lb. Hammer. All but the Caber and (8.15); Hodzic (7.875) FLOOR - Hodzic - 5th Weight for Height are held on the soccer field and two scores off corner kicks by Katie 11th minute, Alyssa Stevenson converted a The Varsity Team has been invited to play in Cloonan and Stephanie Little. The champi- shot off a loose ball. Three minutes later, place (8.8); S. Gray (8.25) ALL AROUND this tournament and will be representing not from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. both days. - Hodzic (32.225);S. Gray (31.55); Age The Caber and Weight for Heights event onship game against Petaluma Ambush was Fairclough rocketed a long shot which de- only Granada High School, but the city of an evenly matched game. Both teams fought flected off a Striker defender and into the goal Group: Older VAULT - Amy Tilson-Lumetta Livermore, as well. are held in front of the main grandstands - 5th place (8.85); Jaime Gray - 9th place (8.6); beginning at 1 p.m. preceeding the 4 p.m. hard for control of the ball. Danielle Homan for a 3-0 halftime lead. The Fury kept up the Check in will be at 8:45 a.m. A bucket scored with an assist from Stephanie Little pressure in the second half. Morgan Brandt’s Jacy Rasnick (8.3) BARS - Tilson-Lumetta of Driving Range Balls will be provided at Massed Bands Closing Ceremonies each - 6th place (8.625); J. Gray - 9th place (7.925); day. The classes include Professional Men’s and Katie Cloonan scored 1 goal, yet Petaluma defensive play set up the offensive attack as check. A shot gun start is at 10 a.m. After the scored in the last minute of the game to win she cleared several balls to the midfield and Rasnick (7.0) BEAM - Tilson-Lumetta - T1st golf, a lunch and raffle is set for 3 p.m. Open, Women’s Open, Men’s 40-49 Masters place (8.95); J. Gray (7.9); Rasnick (7.725) and Men’s 50-Plus Masters. 3-2. beyond. Emily Kalantar scored with ten Early bird special for golf participation is Pleasanton U10 Rage white team, posted minutes. The Fury capped its 5-0 victory and FLOOR - Tilson-Lumetta - 2nd place (9.175); $89 per payer or $356 per foursome, if fees a 3-1 record in the Mission Peaks Soccer a place in the championship game when Erin J. Gray - 4th place (8.9); Rasnick (7.15) ALL received by Sept. 7. After that date play will Youth Soccer Jamboree. In their 6-0 opening game victory Winegarner dribbled by her defender, drilled AROUND - Tilson-Lumetta - 2nd place be $100 per player or $400 per foursome. The Pleasanton Rage U15 D3 team lost over the Red Devils (SACYSL), Carly Israel a hard shot off the goalie and Alison Pierson (35.6); J. Gray - 8th place (33.325); Rasnick Hole and corporate sponsorships are in the championship game by one penalty and Christina Echevia led the Rage scoring followed up with a rebound score. (30.175). available. kick point in the final minute of play in last attack with two goals apiece. Sophie Santos In the finals against the undefeated Santa Las Positas Golf Course is located at 917 weekend’s Soccer City Warmup tournament. and Monica Martinez also scored for Rage, Rosa Shooting Stars, both teams traded Livermore Smoke Clubhouse Drive, Livermore Ending with second place overall, the team and both players added an assist. Megan scoring opportunities in the first half. Brit- Livermore Smoke Red 13-under B par- Men & Women’s Longest Drive, Closest outscored their weekend opponents by 6-to- Martin and Carly Israel posted the shutout in tany Ahrbeck and Erin Winegarner both made ticipated in the Fall State Qualifier in Hay- 1. the net for Rage. excellent plays to hustle back on defense to ward. Weekend scores were 2-0 against Santa In their most tightly contested game, the thwart the Stars attack. Rebekah Johnson, Pool play - game 1: Livermore Smoke Cruz Jaws, 3-0 against Piedmont Highland- Pleasanton U10 Rage White outscored the Katie Lortie and Ryley Landreth provided 13, San Lorenzo Lady Patriots 0. The Smoke ers, 1-0 against Elk Grove Fury, and 0-1 Castro Valley Power 4 to 2. Darcy Kron led good offensive play. After a scoreless half, offense was strong with Paige Darrow, Megan against Folsom Breeze. Goals were scored by the Rage scoring attack with two goals, Carly Santa Rose broke the tie on a well-placed McEntee and Jessica Olson each driving in Mo Weber (assist by Chelsea Lowenstein), Israel and Monica Martinez both added a goal, throw-in to the middle of the field and open two runs, the defense was led by pitcher Chelsea Lowenstein (assist by Kristen and Christina Eschevia contributed an assist. shot. Six minutes later, the Stars scored again Morgan Monaghan, who threw a no-hitter Desprez), Julie Price, Kristen Desprez, Heidi Emma Theroux and Sophie Santos were very on a long kick just out of the Fury keeper’s with six strikeouts. Renee Dobson was Johns, and Casey Curtis (assist by Ellie strong in the goal for Rage White, and Hailey reach. Livermore tried to come from behind catcher. Kim). Bouchard’s excellent defensive effort helped again but the Strikers’ defense played solidly. Livermore Smoke 8, Rebels 3. Again the Defensive standouts for the weekend the Rage come out on top. Defender Mikayla Molien helped keep the Smoke offense stood out, keeping the Rebels were Nikki Gotelli and Emma Caswell. Two Top Offensive Players: Darcy Kron, Fury close by blocking a shot and goalie on their toes with Morgan Monaghan going midfielders who stepped up their games both Monica Martinez, and Carly Israel; Top Emily Kalantar made a diving save. Santa three-for-three with a triple and a RBI, on offense and defense were Noelle Malindzak Defensive Players: Emma Theroux, Sophie Rosa held on for a 2-0 win and first place in Cassidy VanTrease slapped two singles, and and Sara Quero. Goalkeepers Alex Villanueva Santos, and Hailey Bouchard the tournament. Courtinie Fields connected for a base hit. and Heidi Johns held their opponents score- The Rage U10 White team capped off a The Livermore Shock U-14 girls, Di- VanTrease also recorded six strikeouts on the less all weekend, save for that last PK close- successful first day in the Mission Peaks vision-1 team took the 2nd Place title at the mound, with excellent fielding by Paige in. Kendall Ready, Stephanie Boggs, Maggie Soccer Jamboree with a 3-0 win over PSA El Dorado 2007 Shoot-Out Tournament held Darrow, Kayla Block, and Morgan Monaghan. Blasing, and Vicki Binder also had stand-out United (S. San Jose). Megan Shackley, Carly this past weekend at the Cherry Island Soccer East Bay Thunda Strike 11, Livermore moments during tournmanet play. Israel and Sophie Santos each scored a goal Complex August 25th and 26th. The Shock Smoke 1. After two big games on offense, The Pleasanton Rage Blue U14 team for the Rage. Jenna Crawford and Megan Team dominated all three games this week- the Smoke could only produce four hits this came away from this weekend’s Soccer City Martin contributed strong defensive efforts in end for an outstanding weekend of play. game. Morgan Monaghan hit a triple with Warm Up with 2 decisive wins and a tie. the victory, and Monica Martinez and Cassie The first game was played against CJSL singles by Jessica Olson, Kayla Block, and Although the team did not advance to the final Wood were outstanding in the goal for the Cal Odyssey where Shock dominated in a Cassidy VanTrease. The defense was sup- rounds of play, they outscored their oppo- Rage White team. Top Offensive Players: shut-out final score of Shock 1, Cal Odyssey ported by Michelle Soule, Jeannette Koenig, nents 6 to 1 and never lost a game. Megan Shackley, Carly Israel, and Sophie 0. The second game on Saturday was played and Megan McEntee. In Saturday’s action the Rage met East Santos; Top Defensive Players: Jenna against the Modesto AJAX Elite 94G where Lamorinda Menace 5, Livermore Smoke Diablo from Brentwood. Rage got on the Crawford, Megan Martin, and Cassie Wood. Shock cleaned up with a shutout and a final 4. This nail biter took a turn away from the board quickly when Kelly Parsons found the Pleasanton Rage Division 3 U12 shut- score of Shock 1, AJAX 0. The third game Smoke in the last inning of their final game. back of the net off a nice cross from Dani out Lamorinda United 9 to 0. Lindsay Cole on Sunday was played against the CVSL The Smoke rallied in the third inning with a Ramirez. Before the half, Brittany Jones put scored a hat trick in the first ten minuets of Swoosh 94. Shock managed yet another RBI triple by Morgan Monaghan, an RBI one in for a 2-0 Rage lead. Arielle Siegel plan. Other goals were by Jackie Archey, shutout with a final score of Shock 2, Swoosh double by Renee Dobson, and a RBI single would make it 3-0 when she sent a rocket in Rachel Reichenbach, Paige Zollars, Jessica 0. by Jessica Olson. The defense was tight with from outside the eighteen. Although Rage let Crawford, Kayla Cerri and Madison The championship game was an out- Tayler Munoz, Jenny Bruner, and Kayla Diablo score late in the game, they dominated Lingerfelder (penalty kick). Leading the no standing play by the Shock Team against the Block. play. goal defense were Marisa Riordan and Rachel CVYSL NIKE Rush. The tied 0 to 0 game In Saturday’s second game, the Rage Lortz. went into overtime and ended in a shoot-out offense was ready to score early and often. Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer with Shock 0, Nike Rush 1. It’s tough to lose Smoke Registration Dani Ramirez started the scoring with a nice Club U-14 placed third at this weekend’s in a shoot out and the pressure on the players The Livermore Smoke 2008 season is shot from the left. Brittany Jones and Arielle Napa Valley Wine Country Classic. It could was tremendous. However, Shock showed almost here. Walk-in registration will be held Siegel netted their second goals of the tour- have so easily been more. Ballistic held a 1- excellent sportsmanship and ended the week- October 9th and October 23rd, at Holy Cross nament and then the defense held strong to 0 advantage over the eventual first-place end with compliments from players and Lutheran Church located at 1020 Mocho preserve the 3-0 victory. winners Benicia Arsenal until the last three coaches. Sunday morning the Rage faced the minutes of regulation time in their group The Shock Defense did an awesome job Pacific Heights Celtics. Play was very even match before Benicia forced an equalizer and this weekend, shutting teams down and not and although the Celtic team had scored 10 went through to the final on the tie-breaker of allowing any goals to be scored. The keeper goals the day before, the Rage held them fewest goals conceded. Both teams had did an outstanding job this weekend, not scoreless and the game ended in a 0-0 tie. finished tied on twenty-three points from allowing any goals in 4 games. The midfield Arielle Siegel had a great shot in the waning their group matches. and forwards did an outstanding job as well, seconds of the game but the Celtic keeper In their third place play-off match great hustle up and down the field. made a nice save to keep the game scoreless. Ballistic dispatched FS Fusion from Vacaville The Mustang Strikers U-17 Boys com- Top Offensive Players: Arielle Siegel, Brit- 5-1. Earlier on Saturday Ballistic defeated peted in the the Mustang Boys Stampede tany Jones, Kelly Parsons, Dani Ramirez, Napa United 5-2 and Placer United 4-0 to put Tournmanent August25 & 26, 2007 in Dan- Karoline van der Zee; Top Defensive Players: themselves in a great position to make the ville, California coming away with the Cham- Keeper Jessica McKeehan, Erin O’Loughlin, final in the first place. pionship. Hannah Bieszcat, Taylor Dorsey. Over the weekend Ballistic scored fifteen Mustang played Bullard FC United in Rage Division 1AC - U17 finished goals led by Dane Schaffar who tallied four the final coming away with a 3-1 final victory. second in pool play and was able to advance himself. Their defense anchored by the Kuo Gerardo Garcia started off the scoring Chris to the championship round in the El Dorado twins gave up only four goals and their Bernardi and Emrah Klimenta added the other Shoot-Out in Sacramento this past weekend. midfield engine featuring Chris Franzella, 2 goals for Mustang. Rage won the game for 3rd place in the Erik Knaggs and Brandon Cohen simply In Pool Play—Mustang shutout all tournament with a 1-0 win over Delta United dominated play for long stretches. The team opponenets. They defeated Burlingame 2-0 Gold. The lone goal came on direct kick by now prepares to head south for the Hunting- Sam Okumura. Rage won the previous game ton Beach tournament. 4-0 against the Hayward Striker that vaulted The Livermore Elite Explosion Divi- them into the next round, led by two goals sion 1 Girls U13 soccer team played 4 great by Katelyn Golik. games this past weekend with 12 goals scored Rage defense was stellar through-out the and only 2 goals allowed in the Stockton Fall tournament with 3 shut-outs and only blem- Classic and captured second place. ish was a 2-1 loss against the eventual Championship Game: Livermore Elite champions of the tournament. Explosion 0, Tracy United Dynamite 1. Both Top Offensive Players: Kayelyn Golik - teams played extremely well offensively and 3 goals; Lina Potter - 1 goal; Samantha defensively and regulation ended with both Okumura - 1 goal; Casey Tuoto- 1 goal; Top teams tied at zero forcing overtime. In the first Defensive Players: Megan Leoni, goalkeeper; half of overtime, Tracy scored and earned the Krista Bormann, sweeper and an assit; Nicole win. In all 4 games, great defensive pressure Rains, fullback. was enforced by Explosion players Cierra The Pleasanton Rage U12 Div. A team Comfort, Kylee Southwell and Jennie took part in the Pleasanton Soccer City Warm Harmison. Victoria Case was stellar manning Up Tournament this past weekend and came the goal for Livermore. away with a loss and 2 ties. The Rage got off Livermore Explosion 3, Turlock Torna- to a slow start against the Almaden Wildcats does 0. The Explosion displayed total offen- and it resulted in a Wildcats goal after the first sive pressure in the first half at the hands of 10 min. of play. The Wildcats kept up the Mandi Alvarez and Jessica Floyd and in the pressure, but Olivia Brown made a diving second half, the Explosion finished their save at goal to keep the score at 1 to 0 going pressure with 3 solid goals. Kassidy Peters into the half. The Rage came back fired up drove in Livermore’s first goal after she and much more alive in the second half. The received a perfect pass from Brooke Rittmann. offense led by Molly Grozier, Keli Wheatley With 10 minutes left in the game, Taylor and Sammie Williams battled back hard, but Roach picked up a defenders kick and sent it each time were met by a strong Wildcat in almost from mid-field for the score. defense. In the end, a second goal by the The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 - PAGE 7 Celebrating All Things Scottish This Weekend in Pleasanton More than 750 bagpipers and that draws the world’s top ath- groups include, directly from land will be represented. Most of goods are located in five spa- grated performances, Scottish drummers will be marching into letes for the 33rd U.S. Invita- Scotland, Albannach, regarded the traditional Scottish surnames cious buildings, while tradi- television singing personality Pleasanton over the Labor Day tional Heavy Events Champion- as “Braveheart on Steroids” with have other multiple surnames that tional ethnic foods are available Isla St Clair, the presentation of weekend for the festive 142nd ship. The lineup will include their stirring percussion instru- are linked through heritage to at stands outside. For the corn the Chief of the Caledonian Scottish Highland Gathering & seven-time World Champion mentation; Australia’s abstract Clan names, and the Games are dog crowd, regular “fair” food is Club and dignitaries, presenta- Games. Ryan Vierra of Stevenson, CA. Brother; Stand Easy and the an excellent place to find one’s also available. tion of the “Chief’s Trophy” to a The largest two-day Scottish The Sword Dance is among Wicked Tinkers. The Ric Blair heritage. The crown on this full day of deserving games participant and festival in the Northern Hemi- the traditional Celtic dances per- Band provides a blending of tra- The Living History takes visi- activities is the “Closing Grand- the Western United States Drum sphere runs September 1 and 2 at formed in the Western U.S. Open ditional and rock in their perfor- tors back to 1562 and the reign stand Show.” Announced by Major Competition. the Alameda County Fairgrounds Highland Dancing Champion- mances. of Mary Queen of Scots. See the American and Scottish flag-bear- Reserved grandstand seating in Pleasanton from 8:00 a.m. ships. The remaining two stages are court of the queen with more than ing skydivers at 3:45 p.m. both is $5. The large standing room through 6:00 p.m. both days. Entertainment galore is pro- devoted to Celtic Heritage, in- 125 re-enactors portraying his- days, the show includes the area is free. Ticket prices to the The Games have been pre- vided on seven stages with the cluding Scottish Country Danc- toric events. Highland Warriors popular “Kilted Mile” running grounds are: adult 1-day $18.00, sented by the Caledonian Club traditional Scottish folk music ing by numerous Northern Cali- will stage fierce battles using the race (in kilts) around the one-mile adult 2-day $25.00, senior 65 of San Francisco for 142 consecu- and Celtic Rock ‘n Roll. Five of fornia societies, the Fiddler’s legendary Claymore swords. The track in front of the grandstands. and older and youth 8-16 are tive years without Federal, State the stages feature traditional per- Rally with world-famous Roman Legion, part of Scotland’s The 750-plus pipers and drum- $12.00; under 8 free. Parking or Local funding. The pipers and formers including Alex Beaton Alasdair Fraser and student en- turmoil-laden past, is re-created mers are led by a number of Pipe charged by the county fair- drummers are part of the thirty- taking up the traditional roll of a sembles, Celtic Harpers with in the Living History sector. Majors onto the track and align grounds is $8.00. (Prices do not plus pipe bands gathering from guitar-playing troubadour, while Varlene Schermer and the Winged and four-footed enter- in formation to present one of the include the reserved grandstand the U.S. and Canada to compete the Browne Sisters, Golden Welchman troubadour John tainment is provided by the Birds largest pipe band presentations seating). Take BART to Scot- for honors in Grades-1, 3 and 4 Bough, Neill O’Neill, Peter Kelly and the traditional Scot- of Prey, accredited Sheepdog Tri- in the world. land. and take part in unison in the Daldry and Jo Ann Gilmartin pro- tish and Irish songs of Kirsty als, Scottish Highland Cattle and The show includes the A free shuttle bus runs con- spectacular Closing Ceremonies vide their popular versions of folk Fitch. the Clydesdale horses. Toronto Scottish Regiment Pipes tinuously to-and-from the Pleas- Grandstand Show both days at music. Nearly one-hundred Clan One-hundred vendors of Scot- & Drums and the Marine Band anton/Dublin station station and 3:45 p.m. Increasing in popularity Tents, representing clans of the tish, Irish, Welch and British San Diego in solo as well as inte- the entrance to the fairgrounds. Pleasanton is again the site world-wide, top Celtic Rock Highlands and Lowlands of Scot-

Organizations wishing to run notices in to attend, please call Pat Hoenig at 447-0411 multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. books will be sold. in the Pope John XXIII room. The 2007-2008 ton, (925) 485-1049, [email protected] Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box or email Joanne Abey at Pleasanton. The speaker will be Kristen Assistance League of Amador Valley begins with Being Disciples of Jesus, a 7 Tri-ValleyCulturalJews.org. 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of [email protected]. Light refreshments Yanker Hansen. Her topic will be Gardening will be hosting a coffee/orientation at 7 p.m. week series beginning on September 10th and Tri-Valley Unity Church meets at the Bulletin Board. Include name of organiza- will be served. with Water Wise Plants. Visitors are wel- on Mon., Sept. 17. This will introduce both running until October 22nd. The series will Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or Granada High School Class of 1989, come. For more information, please call new and prospective members to the non- explore the Gospels’ insight into the Call and Sunday service and children’s school at 10 subject. Phone number and contact person The Reunion Committee has been formed Sally at 925-417-8809. profit volunteer organization and service the Cost of Discipleship, along with being a a.m. Ongoing classes and groups. All are should also be included. and is looking for grads. Please visit http:/ Livermore Adult Education, fall reg- projects we are involved with throughout the witnessing and a model disciple. Each welcome. Rev. Mary Anne Harris, minister. Tri-Valley Chapter of the National /www.granadahigh.com/ or e-mail current istration has started. Art, Computer, CPR, year. For more information: call 925-461- session we will take time to discuss how Call (925) 829-2733 or visit Federation of the Blind meets on Saturday, contact information to Digital Camera, Dog Training, Driver Edu- 6401, email [email protected]; discipleship affects are lives and how we www.trivalleyunity.com. Sept. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in cafeteria room [email protected]. cation, English as a Second Language, Fi- website: amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org. ourselves are called to be disciples. This 2 at Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 Stanley Tri-Valley Conservancy BBQ, will be nance, Fitness, Foreign Language, Sewing, Giant Semi-Annual Sale, Kid’s Stuff: study is open to all people interested in Bible Bvd., Livermore. Any visually impaired or hosting a Bar-B-Q Fundraiser. The event is Knitting, Crocheting and Yoga classes are Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club is Study. There is a $10 donation for materials. blind person is urged to attend. Call, Carl, Sunday September 9, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 among the many offered. Register online at hosting our Children’s Clothing and Equip- For more information contact Julie Gallagher 449-9362 for more info. pm, at the Eagle Ridge Vineyard in Liver- www.livermoreadulted.org or walk-in regis- ment consignment sale on Saturday Septem- at [email protected] or 925-447-4549. Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- more. Bar-B-Q tickets are $40 per person. tration starts August 27 at 1401 Almond Ave. ber 29, 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. at the “Barn” in Jewish New Year, Tri-Valley Cultural ated meets at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Septem- Raffle items being awarded during the Bar- Livermore. Livermore, 3131 Pacific Avenue. $1.00 per Jews, Secular Humanistic Jewish New Year ber 13, at La Vite Ristorante (formerly Garlic B-Q include two footballs signed by John Computer classes: Livermore Library, person Entrance Fee. Participation is open to celebration of music and readings, followed di Pasta), 3037G Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Madden, a 3.0 liter bottle of 2003 Charles 1188 So. Livermore Ave. Introduction to the the public! Unload all your outgrown, gently by the traditional apples & honey, honeycake Featured speaker will be Steve Giraud of the Wetmore Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon signed Internet class on Saturday, September 8 from used children’s clothing, toys and equipment & challah. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 pm. Minuteman Civil Defense Corps. New mem- by the Wente family, a 2.0 liter bottle of 1990 10:15 am -12:15 pm. Searching the Internet and make money in the process. For info e- $10/non-member 13 and over. Members and bers and visitors are welcome. Reservation Concannon Cabernet Sauvignon, Necklace class on Saturday, September 15 from 10:15 mail Rachel: [email protected]. under 13 free. Reservations required. Wel- deadline is September 9. 426-1995. and Bracelet courtesy of Cavalieri Jewelers, am - 12:15 pm. Tuesday, September 18 from Great bargains on Clothes, Strollers, Toys, coming to non-traditional families. TVCJ Cowboy Express, Saturday, Septem- and a gift basket of Local Olive Oils. Raffle 6:15 pm -8:15 pm a Microsoft Word Basics Videos, Pak n Plays, Layettes, Books, High will also be collecting packaged and canned ber 29, 6 to 8 p.m. starting at the Niles tickets are $5 each or 12 for $50 (you do not class will be offered. Learn how to send and Chairs, Swings, Gates, Cribs, outdoor toys foods for the Alameda County Food Bank. Canyon Railway Station in Sunol. Train have to be present to win). To purchase receive e-mail in an E-Mail Basics class on and more. For info on the sale go to http:// Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 1817 Sinclair Drive departs at 6:30 p.m. and returns at 8 p.m., a tickets, call Barbara Graham at 925-449- Saturday, September 22nd from 10:15 - www.tvmotc.com. Pleasanton, (925) 485-1049, roundtrip from Sunol through Niles. Appe- 8706. 12:15pm. Classes are hands on, first come Amador Valley Quilt Guild will meet [email protected] Tri- tizers and a dessert will be provided in Pleasanton/Tulancingo visit, Sept. 19- first served, and take place in Community on Saturday, September 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the ValleyCulturalJews.org. individual boxes for each rider. Beverages, 23. Variety of activities are planned that are Meeting Room B. Stop by the Civic Center Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Av- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews sukkah-rais- including wine, will be available for $5. open to area residents. They are hosted by the Library Adult Information Services Desk or enue, Pleasanton. Guest Cara Gulati will ing brunch potluck, a child-friendly activity. There will also be entertainment with musi- Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister City Organi- call 373-5505 for further information about present a lecture entitled “So, You Want to The sukkah is the traditional harvest hut cians and singers during the 1 ½ hour ride. zation. Events include a welcome dinner at the classes. Make an Art Quilt.” Cara will conduct her decorated with branches and fruit. TVCJ Tickets are $25, including food and entertain- the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Sept. 19; dinner Livermore Community Blood Drive, workshop “Radiant Suns” the following day. members and friends will erect and decorate ment. Raffle tickets will be for sale for $5. and casino night on Sept. 21 and a farewell Sat., Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedar The guild is a nonprofit educational associa- a sukkah and share brunch. Bring a dish for Some of the prizes are a Gold Country get- dinner on Sept. 23. Please call Jorge Victoria Grove Community Church, 2021 College tion for quilters of all skill levels. Anyone 8 to share, canned or packaged food for the away in Jamestown, a Twaine Harte cabin at 462-6723 or Dick Stafford at 462-6245 for Ave., Livermore in the Lighthouse Room. interested in quilting may attend. For further Alameda County Food Bank, and, if you can, retreat get-away, a day tour with lunch in Old more information and ticket prices. For information and to sign up call, 447- information about the guild or upcoming a branch or fruit to decorate the sukkah. TVCJ Sacramento and more. One winner will 4-H Reunion Barbeque Picnic is sched- 2351. An ID is required in order to give blood. speakers, please visit our website, http:// is welcoming to singles and to non-tradi- receive a trip to San Antonio, Texas. Event uled for Sunday, September 9, at the The Valley Vista 4-H Club is looking amadorvalleyquilters.org. tional and intermarried families. Tri-Valley and raffle tickets can be purchased by calling Alameda County Fairgrounds from 12 Noon for new member ages 5-19.Varoius projects RELIGION Cultural Jews, 1817 Sinclair Drive, Pleasan- 925-461-6401. Fundraising event is spon- – 6:00 p.m. The event program includes a include mini 4-H, beginning 4-H, crafts, Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco sored by Assistance League of Amador Valley special salute to Retired Alameda County cooking and leadership. The club meets the Rd., Livermore. Topic for Sept. 2 in "Labors to raise money to fund philanthropic activi- Farm Advisor Gordon Winlow who was an second Monday of every month beginning of Love," an all church work party to spruce ties and projects. inspiration to 4-Hers for 30 years. All September 10, at Jackson Avenue School, up the buildings and grounds. Information Volunteers needed to become members and leaders from 1955 to today are 554 Jackson Avenue in Livermore at 7:00. 447-8747. Bookleggers and present book programs to encouraged to attend this unique opportunity Contact Melanie Kent at (925) 443-1587 or Grief Support Workshop, 8-week ses- the school children of Pleasanton. Anyone to reconnect with old friends and enjoy [email protected] for more information. sion. Offered by Grief Support Ministry at the interested in bringing together books, chil- participating in familiar 4-H activities. Tick- Beating the Blues with Bingo Sadness Catholic Community of Pleasanton at St. dren and libraries through community ser- ets are on sale for $15/adult and $8/child (9 or a loss of interest may be signs of depression Elizabeth Seton in the chapel, 4001 Ston- vice, is invited join the Pleasanton years and under). Reservations are due by but, depression has a broad range of other eridge Dr., Pleasanton. Schedule: Sept. 13, Bookleggers. Training classes are set to begin Friday, August 31, 2007. For more informa- symptoms. Theresa Cleaver of ValleyCare 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 8. All are September 25 at 9:30 am at the Pleasanton tion contact Leona at (510) 537-1536. Health Systems’ Legends program will share welcome. Registration is required. For addi- Library. The Booklegger Program is a literacy Amador Valley Adult and Commu- signs, symptoms, and tips to combat depres- tional information, contact Joan Bell at 828- program supported by the City of Pleasanton nity Education presents a class and book sion through a game of Bingo. Join us for 6864. and the Pleasanton Unified School District. signing led by Kennette Reed on Tues., Sept. discussion and prizes! Tuesday, September Community Laughs Family Event, For more information about the Booklegger 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Village High School 4645 11, 10 am to 11:30 am at the Pleasanton Saturday, September 8, at CrossWinds Program please call Chris Spitzel, Booklegger Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. 925-426-4260 http:/ Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasan- Church in Dublin, 5-8 pm (dinner, catered by Coordinator, at 925/931-3400 x26. /www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/village/. Class ton. Activity fee: $1.50 Residents, $2 Non- Cabana Dave’s, will be served from 5-6). Del Valle Home Economists, starting fee: $29, Materials fee: $20. Kennette Reed residents. Call (925) 931-5365 for informa- Comedian Stephen B will entertain the 41st year. Group of graduate professionals is the principal consultant with Kennette tion. adults, while the kids can enjoy a magician representing many phases of what in the past Reed & Associates. Her firm provides nation- Book Sale, Friends of the Livermore and an inflatable slide. Tickets are $10 for were known as home economics. Meeting wide customer and staff retention, perfor- Library will hold their monthly book sale on adults and $7 for kids (ages 3-12). Kids under Thurs., Sept. 13, 4 to 5:45 p.m. on the patio mance improvement, and executive coaching Sunday, September 2, from12:00 noon to 4 3 are free. Tickets online at at Alden Lane Nursery. This will be a back to solutions. She is also a nationally known p.m. in front of the former Library at 1000 www.crosswindschurch.org. school party and apron fashion show. All speaker and the author of several books. South Livermore Avenue in Livermore. Fic- Bible Study, St. Charles & St. Michael’s graduates in related fields such as child Livermore Amador Valley Garden tion and non-fiction books, magazines and Monday Night Bible Study begins on Sep- development, fashion merchandising, etc. are Club monthly meetings resume on Septem- audio-visuals are sold at deep discounted tember 10th at 7:30 pm at St. Charles invited. For more information or if planning ber 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Alisal School in the prices and there will be a table of free books. Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Ave., in Livermore

Picnic 4 Pets application, successfully complete a that, we have been able to hand select tions of families spending a Sunday background investigation check, sign every toy for its safety, durability and afternoon together, sharing old memo- Valley Humane Society will cel- waiver forms and be approved by the fun. We do not carry toys to simply fill ries and making new ones,” Grisham ebrate its 20th Anniversary with an Chief of Police. our shelves,” declared Elizabeth Fields, added. afternoon of BBQ, refreshments, carni- Applications are available at the owner of Woopsiedaisy.. National Grandparents Day is ob- val games, and drawings on Sunday, front counter of the Pleasanton Police For information, please contact served on the first Sunday after Labor September 23, from noon to 5 p.m. Department, by calling the Academy Elizabeth Fields atWoopsiedaisy Toy Day. It was proclaimed by President This will be an event for the entire Coordinator, Sgt. Mike Tryphonas at Shop. 154 South J Street, Livermore. Jimmy Carter in 1978 in response to the family, including the family dog. Food (925) 931-5169 or by sending an email efforts of Marian H. McQuade, a house- will be provided by Back 40 Texas BBQ. to [email protected]. wife in Fayette County, West Virginia. The event is co-sponsored by Roses to Grandparents She championed the cause of the lonely SuperFranks Fun Adventures of Pleas- The Rose Hotel will host its second elderly in nursing homes and encour- anton and will include carnival games, Safe Toys annual Roses to Grandparents event on aged grandchildren to tap into the face painting, balloons, henna tattoos, a Woopsiedaisy Toy Shop in Liver- Sunday, September 9, in observation wisdom and heritage their grandpar- 21-foot high inflatable slide, doggie more wants residents to know that it of Grandparents Day. ents could provide. Today, her organi- Olympics, wine and beer garden, music does not carry toys made by Mattel or Grandparents and their families are zation continues its work to strengthen and raffle prizes. Fisher Price, the two major companies invited to gather in the hotel’s lobby bonds between the generations. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 voluntarily recalling millions of toys hospitality area for cake, coffee and For more information about Roses for children 12 and under. The Valley imported from China. The recent toy conversation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to Grandparents, call The Rose Hotel at Humane Society is located at 3670 Ne- recalls have caused worry and confu- They will be treated to tours of the hotel (925) 846-8802. vada Street in Pleasanton. For tickets, sion for many parents and Woopsiedaisy with special attention to the vintage call Valley Humane Society at 925-426- Toy Shop is working to ensure that photos of downtown Pleasanton on the 8656. Shot Clinic their customers feel confident that they balcony walls and will be eligible to win Axis Community Health has sched- are purchasing the safest toys for their a free night’s stay at the 4:00 p.m. uled its free immunization clinics for Ask the Doctor children. drawing. Each grandparent will re- children on September 8, 2007 from Woopsiedaisy Toy Shop imports ceive a long-stemmed rose. 9:00-11:30 a.m. The clinics will take Orthopedic surgeon David Jupina several brands of toys directly from “Our first Roses to Grandparents and rheumatologist Melissa McNamara place at Axis’ Pleasanton Clinic only, Germany and France and is carefully event was a huge success, with more 4361 Railroad Avenue in downtown will answer questions on "Joint Pain and keeping track of the recall of any toys than 100 persons enjoying the hotel Treatment: on the Ask the Doctor tele- Pleasanton. made in China. Woopsiedaisy is happy and each other’s company,” says Gen- Saturday Immunization clinics are vision show. It will air live on Channel to help you choose toys that meet and/ eral Manager Phylis Grisham. “One 30 on Wed., Sept. 5 form 7 to 8 p.m. open to all Tri-Valley families who are or exceed current toy safety standards. guest, Bob Koopmann, who now lives low income or uninsured, including Viewers can phone-in medical ques- To assist you with this, Woopsiedaisy in Murphys, even presented us with his tions by calling 462-3030. those enrolled in Medi-Cal and Medi- will give 15% off of all Vilac, Corolle, antique cocktail lounge sign from the Cal Managed Care. Parents should bring Viewers may phone in questions LEGO, and HABA Toys. These com- original Rose Hotel. about joint pain, arthritis, joint replace- child’s immunization records and in- panies use completely non-toxic, child- “Grandparents are such an impor- formation about family income and ment surgery and other treatments. The friendly substances. tant part of our community’s heritage episode will rerun the remaining medical insurance. There is a fee for “We do not sell toys that we would as well as each family’s history. It is some immunizations. Wednesdays in September at 7 p.m. not let our own children play with. heartwarming to see several genera- Questions can not be accepted during Immunization appointments are While we do have a large selection of also available at (925) 462-1755. the reruns. products, our store is not very big. With Ask the Doctor is sponsored by San Ramon Medical Center. Citizens’ Police Academy Enrollment is continuing for the Fall 2007 session of the Pleasanton Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy. The new session begins on Thursday, September 6th and will run for 14 ses- sions with the week of Thanksgiving off. The goals of the program are to create closer partnerships with the pub- lic, explain law enforcement proce- dures, and discuss the importance of public involvement in the policing pro- cess. All fourteen segments of the Acad- emy will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Police Department, with the exception of November 22nd for Thanks- giving. These classes are primarily taught by Department personnel. They cover a wide variety of topics including Community Policing, Patrol Procedures, Radio Communications, SWAT, Nar- cotics Investigations, Crime Prevention, Traffic Enforcement, K-9’s, Evidence Collection, Use of Force Issues, Animal Services and the DARE program. This program is open to adults only. Applicants will be carefully screened and participants must live or work in the City of Pleasanton. They must be free of any felony convictions, have no misdemeanor arrests within one year of PAGE 8 - The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007

Auditions, open rehearsal night, Val- soloist will be awarded $250. Com- on the Patio during August and Sep- ter Class at 10:30 am; Lecture/Recital ley Concert Chorale, auditions are pleted application forms must be tember. September 2 Screamin' Iain at 2 pm. Free Admission. Las Positas Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 5 - 7pm. First accompanied by a cassette tape, CD & the Diving Ducks; September 9 College, 3033 Collier Canyon Rd., Presbyterian Church, Livermore 4th or DVD for preliminary screening Kathleen Cairns & Tattoo Blue; Sep- Livermore. For further information and L Streets Livermore. No admis- and a $5 fee. Application forms and tember 16 Annie Sampson; Septem- call the Performing Arts Events Line sion charge. Information additional information may be ob- ber 23 Jack Pollard Band; September at 925-424-1100 or call Cindy www.valleyconcertchorale.org/ or tained at www.livamsymph.org or 30 Top Secret. Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Rosefield at 925-424-1119. 925-866-4003. The Chorale is seek- calling 447-1947. Main St., Pleasanton, 925-846-8106. Author Lois Trader, Lady in the Red ing experience singers with sight- Chorus auditions for Livermore Val- Diablo Light Opera Company, "Peter Dress, Livermore Library program, reading skills who enjoy singing ley Opera (LVO)’s upcoming opera Pan," with special flying effects. 8 Sept. 12, 7 p.m. 1188 So. Livermore exciting and challenging music. To LaBoheme. Call 925-443-6563 for p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, Ave. 373-5505. schedule an appointment, call (925) information or go to the website: 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29; 2 p.m. History - Ed Kinney Lecture series, 443-6815. On Monday, September www.livermorevalleyopera.com. Sept. 2, 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29; 11 a.m. Sept. 20, The Spirits of the Kottinger 17, the Chorale will hold an Open Broadway Chorus, Pleasanton Play- Sept. 20, 27. Tickets $17-38. Re- Barn; presented by Terry Carlsen, Rehearsal Night, when interested house is looking for people who love gional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic owner of Milfleur. Presented by the singers may join the rehearsal to to sing. Registration and rehearsals Dr., Walnut Creek. Tickets: 943- Museum On Main in Pleasanton. experience singing with the Chorale. begin on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at 7469; www.leshercenter.orG. Lectures are at 7 p.m. Reservations Rehearsal begins at 7:00 p.m. at the 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 303, Bocce Ball & Italian Dinner Night: are requested. $5 members/$10 non- church in Livermore. Pleasanton. Rehearsals will be held Wednesday, Sept. 5 The Foods of members. Memberships available for Competition for Young Musicians, Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. No Calabria; Served with three glasses of purchase. Lecture at Lynnewood Livermore-Amador Symphony As- auditions are required. For informa- complimentary vineyard selection Methodist, 4444 Black Ave., Pleas- sociation 35th annual competition tion call Nancy Mulligan, 443-3076. wine, event takes place on outdoor anton. For information, 462-2766. application deadline is Sun., Oct. 7. Comedy Showcase. Wednesdays courts with patio seating. Cellar Mas- Danville Role Players Ensemble Black The competition is open to instru- 8:00-10:00 pm featuring 6-7 of the ter Wayne Re is Bocce Captain and Box production of Jane Martin’s mentalists and vocalists who reside or best comedians in the Bay Area. coordinates instruction and group “Talking with . . .” Fridays and Sat- attend school in Livermore, Sunol, Doors open at 6:30, show starts at play. Bring a group or come alone; all urdays September 7,8,14 and 15 at Pleasanton, Dublin, or San Ramon. 8pm. Produced by Laugh-A-Lot Pro- skill levels are welcome. $34.95 8pm at Danville’s Town Meeting Students are eligible through grade ductions $7.00 cover charge will be person. Two seatings from 5:30- Hall, 210 Front Street, Danville. 12. If not enrolled in high school, the collected at the door. Full Restaurant 7pm. Garré Winery, 7986 Tesla Road, RPE’s Black Box productions em- maximum age is 17. All instruments and Bar menu available. No reserva- Livermore. 925.371.8200. ploy minimal sets, no stage and are Guitarist David Isaacs and soprano Chelsea Camille will will be considered. The purpose is to tions required. Pleasanton Hotel, www.garrewinery.com. Reservations offered at the price of $10 at the door perform. select two young musicians who will 855 Main St., Pleasanton, 925-846- required. only. For more information contact perform as soloists with the sym- 8106. Celebration of the Piano with Roy Role Players Ensemble Theatre at phony on Feb. 9, 2008. Each winner/ Sunday Blues and BBQ from 4-8 pm Bogas, Saturday, September 8, Mas- (925) 820-1278. Recital Planned at Pleasanton Library “Chanson du Soir,” is a voice and guitar recital to be presented at Gala Celebration Planned for LAA 50th Anniversary the Pleasanton Library on Thurs., Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The Livermore Art Associa- Tickets should be purchased by its co-op gallery in the historic event. The LAA also sponsors Chanson du Soir features classical guitarist David Isaacs and so- tion will celebrate its 50th anni- Sept. 8. Carnegie Building. This facility rotating exhibits of members' art prano Chelsea Camille. Their music spans the centuries from the versary with a gala celebration LAA is a nonprofit organiza- serves as an art information cen- at Virtues of Coffee, Goodenough Renaissance to the 20th Century. The program will include Renais- on Sat., Sept. 15. tion established in 1957 James ter for the community as well as Books, the Livermore City Coun- sance fare by John Dowland, songs from the plays of Shakespeare, Festivities will be held at the Paul Wesley as president. The a gallery. Additionally, the art cil Chambers, Livermore First verses by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Italian art songs by Mauro Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th initial membership included 14 video library developed by the Street Project and the China Vil- Giuliani, the Bachianus Brasileiras No. 5 arranged by Heitor Villa- St., Livermore from 6 to 10 p.m. artists and people interested in organization for its members is lage Restaurant. Lobos, and an art song by Joaquin Rodrigo. There will be a show featur- art. Today, LAA has a member- housed at the gallery, as are Themed shows are also held books, magazines, and other edu- There is no admission charge. No registration is required. ing art work by LAA members. ship of 280. at the gallery. Hors d’oeuvres will be offered by The original intent was to cational and informational ma- The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Ave. The LAA has been strength- Tommie’s Deli and wine by John promote public interest and ap- terials. ened by coming with the Pleas- The Friends of the Pleasanton Library is sponsoring the program. Christopher Cellars and Thomas preciation in the fine arts and in The group sponsors a series anton Art League to publish a For more information, call Penny Johnson, 931-3405. Coyne Winery. the fine crafts. The group also en- shows and exhibits, including monthly Portfolio magazine. The Vested music will perform live courages the artistic progress and the annual Spring Show, Art in two groups present monthly art- music. the development of its member- the Vineyard at Wente Estate ists demonstrations that are free Tickets are $15 per person. ship. LAA membership is open Vineyard, Art Under the Oaks at and open to the entire commu- They can be purchased at the LAA to anyone interested in the fields Alden Lane Nursery, and a theme nity. Gallery in the Carnegie Build- of arts and craft. show, Vineyard Images, during For additional information, ing, 3rd and J Streets, Livermore. In 1974 the LAA established the vineyards' Harvest Trails call 449-9927. Tours, Lectures, Classes and More Planned for Quilt in the Garden Registrations are being ac- and 23 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Stitches and continuing 11 a.m. to you?” Take this theme and in- cepted now for tours, special cost is $12. to 4 p.m. at Alden Lane Nursery. corporate it into a quilt. All quilts classes and lectures to be offered Ten gardens will be open for Fee is $77, pattern and lunch in- will be displayed during Quilt- during the annual Quilting in the self-guided tours. Quilts will be cluded. ing in the Garden. For details visit Garden event. hung in each garden. Participants Evening lectures offered at www.InBetweenStitches.com. The 10th annual Quilting in will need to provide their own Alden Lane Nursery will be pre- There will be a special project the Garden is hosted by Alden transportation. The tour is avail- sented by the visiting artists. for first time quilters and one for Lane Nursery and In Between able Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 Quilts and Inspiration is the topic kids on Sept. 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to Stitches on Sept. 22 and 23. p.m. and Sept. 23 from noon to 4 of a lecture by Wells on Sept. 21 4 p.m. There is no charge. Quilts will be displayed at p.m. Tickets are $30 with pro- from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. On Sept. There is no admission charge Alden Lane Nursery and in gar- ceeds going to the Livermore 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. there will to view the quilts displayed at dens on a special Valley Garden Amador Valley Garden Club. be an Evening with Alex Ander- Alden Lane Nursery during the Painting by Stephan Sanfilippo. Tour. The collection of quilts in Classes at Alden Lane Nurs- son. Fee for each is $42 or $77 event. the store will be a retrospective ery include Baskets and Blos- for both; dessert and coffee in- Alden Lane Nursery is located of the last ten years, with a quilt soms taught by Anderson on cluded. at 981 Alden Lane in Livermore. Deer Ridge Presents 'The from each of the previous fea- Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of the festivities a fall For information or to purchase tured artists among them. The cost is $87 including lunch. quilt challenge is planned with tickets go to www.aldenlane.com Essential Landscape' Exhibit Featured artists this year are Introduction to Machine Quilt- the theme, “What does fall mean or call 447-0280. “The Essential Landscape: A Tribute to Nature’s Bounty and Valori Wells and Alex Anderson. ing will be taught by Jill Wells is a professional quilter, Schumacher Thurs., Sept. 20, 10 Beauty,” is the theme of an art exhibit at Deer Ridge Vineyard in fabric designer, author, pattern a.m. to 4 p.m.; fee of $77 includes Livermore. designer and co-owner of The lunch. Autumn Banner is the The exhibit complements the winery’s artistic approach to wine Stitchin’ Post in Sisters, Oregon. theme of a session offered by making and features landscapes by two California oil painters, Anderson is co-host of the new Elizabeth Scott, author of “The Stephan Sanfilippo and Tom Taneyhill. Their work celebrates the internet show, “The Quilt Show,” ABC’s of Words on Quilts.” The topography, climate and soil essential to the craft of wine making. with Ricky Tims at class is Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The exhibit runs August 30 through October 28. www.thequiltshow.com. fee of $57 includes book and The public is invited to meet both artists at a special wine and During the event, tours in- lunch. cheese reception to be held Sat., Sept. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. This event clude a personal tour with Wells. Valori Wells will offer is free and open to the public. All artwork is available for purchase. Visitors will be able to view her “Bloom,” with participants mak- Deer Ridge Vineyards is located at 1828 Wetmore Road, Liver- newest fabrics, books and the ing a simple pieced quilt as a way more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. special quilts she brought with to explore the use of color in fab- her. This tour is offered Sept. 22 ric. This class is Sept. 21, start- CONCERT ing at 9:30 a.m. at In Between (continued from page one) PAL Members with local symphonies and or- night before a performance. Dur- Blvd., Dublin (925-828-3442); chestras. One story, which his ing the recital, he struggled a bit Fine Fretted Friends, 2175 First Featured in Gallery mother likes to tell, occurred and he never forgot it. He always St., Livermore (925-606-1324) The Pleasanton Art League when he was ten years old. He practices now. For more information go to (PAL) is hosting a membership went to a show and had forgot- Fennelly says when he is per- www.pleasantonarts.org or show at the Lindsay Dirkx Brown ten to pack his dress pants. The forming, he is in the music and www.michaelfennelly.com Art Gallery inside the San Ramon conductor told the audience has absolute concentration. It is Renee Smith devoted her life “they had to shuffle the order of as if the audience isn’t there. He to sharing with the world her love Community Center September the program to accommodate the learns the music note for note. of music, culture and education. 1st through the 29th. A reception young man who forgot his There is no page turning. There She founded musical programs, will be held Saturday, September pants.” is no written music. Every note, wrote a college planning guide 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. The public is When he was still a teenager; every nuance is in his brain. for high school students, was a invited. a musician on the east coast was Currently, he is teaching at political activist who fought for The Lindsay Dirkx Brown unable to perform. Fennelly was Juilliard School in New York. quality education and nuclear Gallery opened in 1989 as part of rushed on an airplane to New He released his debut solo re- safety and more. the San Ramon Community Cen- York to play with the Virtuosi cording, “The Legend of Faust,” In addition to establishing a ter and Central Park project. The Orchestra. It seems he hasn’t on One Soul records in 2003 and piano, organ, flute and opera gallery was named after Lindsay stopped moving since. He per- is currently preparing the follow- workshop and the first Festival Brown, a former Parks & Commu- formed a concert in Siberia and up CD, “The Legend of Faust, of Arts in the Livermore-Amador nity Services Commissioner. was then asked to come to Part Two.” Valley, she founded the Del Valle Brown was an avid art lover and Mongolia but was unable to The program planned for the Fine Arts Concert series and the worked tirelessly in the pursuit make it. That was a first. It seems September 8 concert in Liver- Blankenship Program for disad- of safe and beautiful public he has been everywhere else in more is as follows: Johann vantaged children. She also spaces. The Gallery in the com- the world. He has been all over Sebastian Bach, “Chromatic founded and directed madrigal munity center is located at 12501 South America, Europe, Germany Fantasy and Fugue BWV 903;” groups in Livermore. Alcosta Blvd., in San Ramon. and Italy, Africa, and the South Johannes Brahms, “Sonata Opus Pacific too. 1, C Major;” Maurice Ravel, Another performance he was “Gaspard de la nuit (1908) involved featured him as a young Ondine;” Alexander Scriabin, “ Harry Truman in “American Ex- Poème, Opus 72, Vers la perience” on PBS. Truman as- flamme;” Frederic Chopin, “Noc- pired to be a concert pianist but turne, Opus 55 no. 2, E-Flat Ma- had to settle for President. jor;” Sigismond Thalberg, Fennelly also performed for the “Fantaisie sur Moïse en Egypt, Aristotle Onassis Foundation. Opus 33; and Franz Liszt, Fennelly says one of his fa- “Grande fantaisie sur La Niobe vorite performance opportunities de Paccini.” is that of a distinguished guest Tickets are $18 in advance; on a cruise liner. He plays once $20 at the door. Tickets can be and enjoys the cruise for the rest purchased at Towne Center of the day. Books, 555 Main St., Pleasanton These days his focus on his (925-846-8826); Ingram & music is more concentrated then Brauns Musik Shoppe, 3160 when he was a child. He says he Santa Rita, Pleasanton (925-462- still vividly remembers when he 3667); Camarata Music at Mu- was ten and hadn’t practice the sic Exchange, 7704 Dublin The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 - PAGE 9

Kelly Dean Williams follow at the Pleasanton Hotel, Engebretson in 1940. Vern nis player and met her late hus- Albert Schott, Sr. Kelly Dean Williams passed 855 Main St., Pleasanton. served in WWII. Bea, without band Frank O. Marino Sr. on the Jessie Minden Albert Raymond Schott, Sr. away on August 19, 2007, in In lieu of flowers, donations hesitation or her husband’s courts. When she wasn’t cook- Jessie Minden died August died August 27, 2007 in Liver- Pleasanton, at the age of 47. may be made to Kaiser Hospice, knowledge, placed their belong- ing for her large family, she en- 24, 2007 in Walnut Creek. She more. He was 88. He was a resident of Tracy at 200 Muir Rd., Martinez, CA ings in storage and traveled cross joyed gardening, bird-watching was 87. The San Francisco native had the time of his death. Kelly is 94553. country with two small children and the Oakland A’s. She was a native of Iowa, born lived in Pleasanton for 36 years. survived by his wife Leila Will- to “surprise” Vern at boot camp She is survived by her daugh- Feb. 17, 1920. She loved teach- He had lived in San Francisco for iams, and children Shanna and P.J. (Pete) Jewell in California. Shortly after their ter Carole Thompson; son Frank ing Sunday School and painting. 52 years, where he and his wife Brenton Williams, his father Leo P.J. (Pete) Jewell passed away arrival, he was shipped overseas “Ky” Marino, daughter-in-law Jessie spent many hours in her raised their family. After gradu- Williams, brother Rod Williams August 20, 2007 after a two year to Germany and she and the chil- Janice; sister Helina DeRosa; garden. ating from Mission High School, (Carol), and nieces and nephew, battle with cancer. He was 72. dren returned to Wisconsin. Af- grandchildren Marianna Thomas She is survived by a daughter he served his country in the U.S. Jack, Molly and Annie. He was He was born in McAlester, OK (Mark), Andrea Bodin (Mats), preceded in death by his mother May 12, 1935. He was a resident ter the war, the family relocated Caroline Vest (Tim), Susie Reed Bev Jotten, grandchildren, Tanya Army. Albert was a shipping clerk Berda Williams and a brother of Dublin for 37 years. Pete to California. (Josh), Stephen Marino (Liz), Gabler and Lars Jotten, and great for the Port of Oakland for 35 Charlie Williams. served in the Air Force. Follow- Throughout her life Bea en- Paul Thompson (Amy); great grandchildren, Larissa, Kristen, years and a member of ILWU Kelly touched many lives ing his discharge he continued a joyed bowling, square dancing, grandchildren Gentry, Garrett, Stephen and Shelby. She was pre- Local #34. He enjoyed fishing at with his gentle spirit and his great 45 year career in aircraft mainte- playing cards, traveling, ocean Kinnon Vest and Johnny Bodin. ceded in death by her husband Lake Del Valle, and watching sense of humor. He was born in nance. He always enjoyed flying waves crashing, celebrations Funeral services were held Virgil Minden. baseball and 60 Minutes on tele- Burlingame, September 16, 1959 and throughout the span of his with family and friends, and Aug. 28 in Livermore, followed No services were listed. vision. and attended Hillsdale High career was a partner in ownership watching the flag blowing in the by a committal service at St. Arrangements by Graham- He is survived by his wife of School in San Mateo. Kelly of several aircraft. He was happi- breeze at Ridgeview Commons. Michael’s Cemetery. Hitch Mortuary. 56 years, Bernice R. Schott; worked in the floor covering in- est when events of any kind Bea was preceded in death by Memorial gifts may be made daughters Patricia Schott of Cen- dustry for over 20 years. He en- would bring family and friends her husband Vern and a daughter to Hope Hospice; 6500 Dublin Spencer Clark tral valley and Mary Schott of joyed fishing, golfing, traveling, together. He enjoyed fishing and Sandra Leatherman. She is sur- Blvd. Ste. 100 Dublin, CA 94568 Spencer Clark died August 26, Livermore; son Albert (Abbey) and listening to music. Kelly camping and excelled at horse- vived by her Aunt Viola Johnson, or online hopehospice.com. 2007 at Stanford University Hos- Schott, Jr. of Central Valley; sis- loved spending time with his shoes and fishing competitions who was more like a sister; Arrangements by Callaghan pital in Stanford. He was 43. ter Trudy; brothers Frank and family and being surrounded by at the annual family reunion. A brother and sister-in-law Kenneth Mortuary. The native of San Jose had Amiel; four grandchildren and good friends. He will be missed natural musician, P.J. played and Kate Engebretson, daughter lived in Pleasanton for ten years. several nieces and nephews. He by everyone who was lucky multiple and varied musical in- Pamela and husband Dan Policronia Sinay Prior to that he had lived in Los was preceded in death by his par- enough to have known him. struments. Ramirez, son-in-law Jim Policronia Sinay passed away Gatos for 30 years. Spencer ents and most of his brothers and A Celebration of Kelly’s life P.J. is survived by his wife of Leatherman, and 8 grandchil- August 24, 2007. She was 85. earned a masters of business ad- sisters. was held August 26 in Fremont. 51 years, JoAnn; daughters, dren, six great grandchildren and The native of Leyte, PI, had ministration from Golden Gate Visitation is planned for 8:30 Arrangements by Callaghan Rhonda Jewell of Virginia lived in Pleasanton for 40 years. Mortuary. Beach, VA and Karen Loughman four great-great grandchildren She spent her time doting on her University and worked as a mar- to 10 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 31 at Gra- (Kevin) of Patterson; sons Kerry and her “extended family” in the large family, including her white keting executive for 19 years in ham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First Patricia Louise Mann Jewell of San Leandro, Kevin residents at Ridgeview Com- poodle, Princess. She looked for- Santa Clara. His hobbies in- St., Pleasanton, followed by a Patricia Louise Mann, a Jewell (Melissa) of Wheatland; mons. ward to hosting Thanksgiving cluded his family, hunting and funeral mass at St. Augustine woman known for her love and seven grandchildren, brother Tex A luncheon in her memory will and Christmas gatherings. An fishing. Catholic Church, 3999 Bernal concern for what is right and just, Jewell of McAlester, OK, sister be held at noon on Thurs., Aug. ever increasing group of family He is survived by his wife, Ave., Pleasanton. Burial will be lost a long bout with pancreatic Judy Mays of Houston, TX, as 30 at Ridgeview Commons, 5200 and friends attended these cel- Patricia Clark; sons Derek, 2 p.m. Tues., Sept. 4 at Sacra- cancer. She passed away August well as many extended members Case Ave., Pleasanton. She will ebrations. She will be missed Kohlten, and Zieren; a daughter, mento Veterans National Cem- 19, 2007. She was 73. across the U.S. be laid to rest with her husband during the upcoming holidays, Kaciah; brothers, Brad Clark and etery in Dixon. Pat was the pianist for the A celebration of his life was Vern on Fri., Aug. 31 at 1 p.m. at but will be remembered by all. Reid Clark, sisters Dana Stroud At the family request, in lieu Pleasanton Playhouse and Broad- held August 24 at Valley Chris- the San Joaquin Valley National She was preceded in death by and Caralee White, and numer- of flowers, please send donations way Chorus for many years. She tian Center in Dublin. Interment Cemetery in Gustine. her husband Joe in 1978 and a ous nieces, nephews and cous- to the American Cancer Society, participated fully with her love was private. In lieu of flowers, the family ins. He was preceded in death by 7000 Village Parkway, Suite E, of music always front and shin- son, Sonny. She is survived by In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration be given her children, Franco (Vangie) his parents, Dan and Elizabeth Dublin, CA 94568. ing. She previously retired from requests a donation be made to to donation to Hope Hospice, Clark. the Alameda County Fairgrounds Sinay, Jose (Debbie) Sinay, Fred the American cancer Society. 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 100, in Sinay, Edgar Sinay, Elizabeth A memorial mass will be cel- as the secretary for her favorite memory of Bea Engebretson. ebrated at 2 p.m. on Tues., Sept. manager, Lee Hall. Arrangements by Graham- (Gregory) Hayes, and Irma Sinay Hitch Mortuary. Arrangements by Graham- (wife of Sonny); grandchildren 4 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Pat is survived by a son Hitch Mortuary. Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Michael Mann, daughter-in-law James, Kathleen, Michael, Margaret Mann, sister Barbarajo Beatrice Engebretson Edwin, Maritess, Angela, Jay, Pleasanton. Bloomquist, grandchildren Beatrice “Bea” Jeanette Virginia Marino Robert, Evanco, Kale, Aiden, In lieu of flowers, memorial Shawndel and Austen, many Engebretson passed away August Virginia “GG” Marino passed Sheldon, Olivia and Holly, and donations may be made to Car- nieces and nephews and a host 22, 2007 at the young of heart away peacefully on Aug. 22, great grandchildren Jasmine, EJ, diovascular Research at Stanford of friends. She was preceded in age of 83. She had lived in 2007 at her home in Livermore. DJ, Evan, and Robert Jr. University Hospital Medical death by her son James Mann, Ridgeview Commons in Pleas- Her beloved family was by her Mass was celebrated August Center, 2700 Sand Hill Rd., and a brother Bill Ferguson. anton for 15 years. side. She was born on April 14, 28 at St. Augustine Catholic Menlo Park, CA 94025; checks A celebration of her life will Born in Eau Claire, Wiscon- 1917 in San Francisco and lived Church in Pleasanton. Burial fol- should be made to Stanford Uni- be held at noon on Sat., Sept. 8 at sin, Bea lived her life with a gift in Livermore her entire life. lowed at St. Augustine Cemetery versity. Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, of finding only the goodness in She worked for the Livermore in Pleasanton. Arrangements by Graham- 4300 Mirador Dr., Pleasanton. A everyone she met. She wed her Valley Joint Unified School Dis- Arrangements by Graham- Hitch Mortuary. gathering, from 1 to 5 p.m., will childhood sweetheart, Vern trict for 17 years. 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Please fax resume Signature of Registrant: pires August 7, 2012. 925 371-8118 The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted /s/:Hanh Huynh by:co-partners This statement was filed with 2211. Publish August 23, 30, 60) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY September 6, 13, 2007. Registrant has not yet begun the County Clerk of Alameda to transact business under the START YOUR OWN! Land- County on August 9, 2007. Ex- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name or scape Curbing Business - pires August 9, 2012. NAME STATEMENT names listed. High Demand. Low The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 398813 Signature of Retgistrant: Overheads. High Profit. Train- 2208. Publish August 16, 23, The following person (s) do- /s/:Daniel J. O’Hara and Gre- ing Available. Priced from 30, September 6, 2007. ing business as Combined gory West $12,000. 1-800-667-5372. Realty, 7031 Village Parkway This statement was filed with www.EdgeMaster.net FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (CAL*SCAN) NAME STATEMENT Suite 214, Dublin, CA 94568 the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 398994 is hereby registered by the fol- County on August 8, 2007. Ex- ALL CASH CANDY Route. Be The following person (s) do- lowing owner (s): pires August 8, 2012. Your Own Boss. 30 machines ing business as Cosas, 4995 JB Mortgage Market, Inc., 7001 The Independent Legal No. and candy for $9,995. Charlotte Way, Livermore CA Village Parkway, Dublin, CA 2215. Publish August 30, Sep- MultiVend LLC, 880 Grand 94550 is hereby registered by 94568 tember 6, 13, 20, 2007 Blvd., Deer park, NY. 1-888- This business is conducted 625-2405. (CAL*SCAN) PAGE 10 - The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 CLASSIFIEDS Place your ad online at www.independentnews.com

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No Commis- sions/Broker Fees.1-877- 868-1931 www.VPResales.com (CAL*SCAN) PAGE 12 - The Independent, AUGUST 30, 2007 Annual Blessing Leads up to Harvest Wine Celebration “May all those involved in opportunity to tour wineries, palate; Mexican, Mediterranean, this divine partnership be granted sample award winning wines, lis- Hawaiian, and classic California that artistic spirit that beautifully ten to live music, and picnic in style, plus plentiful BBQ items. combines the gift of the fruit with the vineyards. Air conditioned Guests may board the shuttles the gifts of our wisdom and shuttle buses will transport at any of the wineries or at the hearts in helping each grape re- guests to the various wineries and main transportation hub at alize its full potential.” That tasting venues. Robertson Park in Livermore. statement was part of the annual In addition to entertainment, Wineries are located in Liver- blessing of the grapes conducted wine and food, there is an oppor- more, Pleasanton, Sunol and Tuesday in Livermore. tunity to shop at over 100 booths Castro valley. Tickets are $35 in On hand for the ceremony offering jewelry, pottery, glass art advance ($40 at the door) or were Rabbi Richard Winer, Con- and more. Displays at the winer- Monday only $30. Tickets in- gregation Beth Emek; Rabbi ies will include history, fine art, clude both days, wine tasting at Laura Winer, Union for Judaism; and classic cars. In addition, most all participating wineries, shuttle Rev. Bill Nebo, First Presbyterian wineries will feature special bus service, a wine glass and Church, retired; and Rev. Marty tastings for a nominal fee. printed program. Tickets for Williams, United Christian Music will range from reggae those not wine tasting are $5. Church, along with Michael to classic rock, acoustic guitar to Tickets can be purchased on Wood, president of the Livermore rockabilly/surf, and the blues. line at livermorewine.com or call Valley Winegrowers Association. Food offerings will tempt every 447-WINE (9463). The harvest is already under- way. At Les Chenes, the Viognier grapes have been picked. Rich- ard Dixon declared that the grapes look, “Marvelous.” Dustin Battaion of Battaion Cellars has completed bringing Photo - Doug Jorgensen in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Toasting the harvest are (from left) Michael Wood, Rev. Bill Nebo, Rabbi Richard Winer, Rabbi varietals. “I couldn’t have asked Laura Novak Winer and Rev. Marty Williams. for better balances in acids, sug- ars and ph,” he stated. “The vest.” wineries will learn how to say that will perform at 12 noon Sun- grapes practically fermented This weekend wineries will be “cheers” in another language, day; a Hula Contest, Hawaiian themselves.” celebrating the annual harvest as including Hawaiian, Zulu, and themed menu and complimen- Rev. Nebo stated, “May we the Livermore Valley Winegrow- Italian. tary leis for all who attend. wisely use the gifts of the harvest ers Association presents the 26th For example say “Okole Live music features Georgi of these vines to feed and cheer Annual Harvest Wine Celebra- Maluna” (Cheers in Hawaiian) at and the Roughweek on Sunday us with a greater desire to love tion. Festive events are planned Garré Winery. and T Lane and the Nitehawks what you are and what we are and for Sunday and Monday, Septem- In keeping with Okole on Monday. what you have given us.” ber 2 and 3 from noon to 5 p.m. Maluna, Garré Winery will fea- In addition to the theme fun, Wood summed up the cer- each day at most area wineries. ture an authentic twelve person visitors will be able to see vine- emony, raising his glass and de- The theme is “cheers.” Visi- Hawaiian dance ensemble, Cali- yards filled with grapes nearly claring, “Here’s to a great har- tors to each of the participating fornia Hula of Hawaii and Tahiti, ready for harvest. There will an Video Games Help to Train National Security Responders signed for high-level incident members of the Alameda County commanders who need to under- Public Health Department fea- stand how to best allocate their tured a Ground Truth demonstra- resources. The game also edu- tion and was well received. “I thor- cates its users on the dangers oughly enjoyed playing Ground faced by on-the-scene emer- Truth, even though video games gency responders. Those playing are not in my culture. The game the game, for instance, quickly made one comfortable in mak- learn that only certain respond- ing decisions … you have done a ers are able to wear personal pro- great job,” said James Pointer, tective gear, so “you don’t want MD, the department’s medical to be sending your police offic- director. ers into an area where they might While Ground Truth may one face a cloud of toxic gas.” Fu- day become a licensable prod- ture scenarios, Djordjevich uct that comes on DVD, she en- hopes, will aim to engage per- visions DHS Secretary Michael sonnel who actually respond to Chertoff being won over by a scenes, treat victims, as well as demonstration and demanding involving decision-makers at that the program be endorsed, higher levels and jurisdictions. paid for, and delivered by DHS Djordjevich also plans to in- to first responders all over the corporate feedback from authen- country. “Then maybe we’ll be tic emergency response person- ready to launch Sandia’s Center nel into Ground Truth. A recent for Interactive Gaming Applica- Ground Truth simulates a terrorist attack. visit to Sandia/California by tions,” she says with a laugh. National security and video medium for change… (The move- games at first glance don’t ap- ment) is a partnership between pear to be compatible. If Sandia advocates and nonprofit groups National Laboratories computer that are searching for new ways scientist and software engineer to reach young people, and tech- Donna Djordjevich has her way, savvy academics keen to explore however, perhaps today’s video video games’ educational poten- game-loving youth will become tial.” the next generation’s terrorist- The GamePipe Laboratory, fighting scientist. It could hap- part of the USC Viterbi School of pen if a prototype project she Engineering’s computer science now has under development with department, has emerged as a ma- the University of Southern jor training ground, with nearly California’s GamePipe Labora- 100 students now pursuing BS tory fulfills its promise. and MS degrees in games spe- At a recent demonstration of cialization, including a large the prototype for real-world emer- number focusing on game train- gency responders indicates she ing tools, also known as “serious is on track. games.” Five of these students are Djordjevich is the principal now working on Ground Truth, investigator of a Sandia-funded according to GamePipe director project titled “Game Technol- Mike Zyda, interacting with ogy-Enhanced Simulation for Djordjevich and a group of Homeland Security.” Its mission Sandia staffers. The project is in is to create an interactive gam- its first year of a three-year Sandia ing platform specifically de- commitment. signed to prepare decision mak- Visually, Ground Truth looks ers and first responders for weap- somewhat like the popular ons of mass destruction/weapons “SimCity” city-building simula- of mass effect (WMD/WME) at- tion game, with a nameless ur- tacks in metropolitan areas. The ban environment at the center of first version of this platform, the action. more commonly known as Djordjevich, says, in its cur- “Ground Truth,” provides a vir- rent form Ground Truth is de- tual environment where users can play through a scenario to see the effects of their decisions under the constraints of time and re- sources. The project was funded and started in FY07, with devel- opment beginning last October. Modeling, simulation, and, gaming, have been around Sandia for years. However, Djordjevich, a USC alumna and self-described “obsessive-compulsive gamer,” is a true believer who suggests Sandia could do even more to take advantage of the current video game culture, perhaps even integrating gaming in a formal way into the lab’s homeland se- curity program activities and elsewhere. “Video games are progressive, intuitive, accessible, and immersive,” says Djordjevich, making them an ideal framework for training and learning. Fire- men, police officers, and other first responders, she asserts, are used to being “on the scene” of an incident, so gaming mecha- nisms that thrust users into a “real” environment are a great fit for training and education pur- poses. Ground Truth is part of the “real-time strategy” genre of video games and an example of the “serious games” movement. A 2006 article in the New York Times titled “Saving the World, One Video Game at a Time” as- serts that this “new generation” of video games “can be more than just mindless fun, they can be a