VOLUME LII, NUMBER 12 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 Kaiser Joins Lung Cancer Trials Linking Genetics, Drug Therapy

By Jeff Garberson way cancer drugs are tested. region. All Kaiser medical according to information strict medical criteria may Find Out What's Kaiser Permanente is They “have the potential to centers in Kaiser’s Southern from the National Cancer join one of the trials. participating in two very fundamentally transform California, Northwest and Institute, which supports The two trials are known Happening large clinical trials that are how doctors identify the best Hawaii regions are also the work. by acronyms: LUNG-MAP Check Out Section A being carried out nationwide experimental treatments for participating. In Northern California , and ALCHEMIST. Section A is filled with in an effort to improve lung cancer patients,” according As big as it is, Kaiser Kaiser treats roughly 1,600 LUNG-MAP, which information about arts, cancer treatment by linking to Dr. J. Marie Suga, a he- alone does not see nearly lung cancer patients in a typ- stands for Lung Cancer people, entertainment and a patient’s genetic profile to matology oncologist based enough lung cancer patients ical year, Suga said. Only a Master Protocol, began last special events. There are his or her response to spe- in Kaiser’s Vallejo medical to meet the needs of the small fraction will meet the June. It expects to screen education stories, a variety cific drugs. center. trials, so more than 200 criteria required for partici- some 600 to 1,200 patients of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin The trials may also have a Suga heads the trials in medical centers will be par- pation. Lung cancer patients nationally every year for larger role in improving the board. Kaiser’s Northern California ticipating across the country, in the Tri-Valley who meet (See TRIALS, page 4)

Moving Trash Glazer, To New Site Bonilla Was Expected Headed for Moving San Francisco trash from the Altamont Landfill to another site will Run-Off not impact the city's abil- ity to pay-off its part of the In May Bankhead Theater agree- ment. Voters in the State Sen- Last September, the ate 7th District headed to Livermore City Council ap- the polls Tuesday to decide proved an agreement with on a replacement for Mark the Livermore Valley Per- DeSaulnier, who was elected forming Arts Center to pur- to Congress. chase the Bankhead Theater. With all precincts report- The city issued $9.2 mil- ing, it appears that Demo- lion in certificates of partici- crats Steve Glazer and Susan pation (COP) to purchase the Bonilla will face each other theater. The certificates will in a run-off vote on May 19. be paid off using the com- Neither received over 50 munity impact fees from the percent of the vote. Altamont and Vasco Road Glazer led with 33,361 landfills. (33.2%) votes followed by City Manager Marc Rob- Bonilla with 24,635 (24.5%). erts commented, "San Fran- Former Assemblyman Joan cisco taking its trash else- Buchanan, a Democrat, was where will have no negative third with 22,950 (22.8%) impact on the city's ability to votes followed by Republi- pay off the COPs. The ex- can Michaela Hertle 16,820 pected move was calculated (16.7%) and Terry Kremin into the cash flows." with 2,834 (2.8%). He added, "Conversely, if Hertle had dropped out of San Francisco stays longer the race at the beginning and than anticipated, the city endorsed Glazer. will be able to make the pay- Independent expendi- ments and have additional tures, reported at over $2 cash." million, played a role in the election with most of it ben- At the time the council Photo - Doug Jorgensen approved purchase of the efitting Glazer and Bonilla. Bankhead Theater, city of- One young man held out his plate for a serving of green pancakes last Saturday during the annual Alameda Glazer was the top vote ficials estimated potential County Firefighters Local 55 Pancake Breakfast. getter in both Contra Costa revenue from the landfill and Alameda Counties. fees at about $17 million, more than enough to cover the roughly $13 million the city will need to pay off the Pleasanton Schools Considering Bond/Tax Survey certificates and service the debt. Pleasanton Unified want to explore financing in technology and various wireless system. It will cost they might find the money. School District Trustees for future tech program building improvements. One $895,000 to install a new Trustees said that they White House want to look into hiring a costs, and also the need to identified project was updat- system districtwide, accord- would be fine taking consultant to see how a gen- improve old buildings and ing the district's wireless ing to a bid from a provider. $220,000 from the interest Science Advisor eral obligation bond issue adapt spaces for modern system on all campuses. The board authorized earned by the Sycamore or a parcel tax would test in curriculum. Tech use currently ex- staff to negotiate with that Fund, money set aside to To Take Top public polling. Trustees indicated that ceeds capacity so much that provider. However, the sum finance technology. They Role at Lab Trustees said at their they were aware of the need Pleasanton Middle School of $895,000 prompted the also have hopes of obtaining meeting March 10 that they for a large capital investment has had problems with its trustees to discuss where (See SURVEY, page 4) Patricia Falcone, the as- sociate director for National Security and International Affairs in the White House Expert on the Economic Office of Science and Tech- nology Policy (OSTP), has Impact of the Arts to Speak been selected as deputy director for Science and "No Foolin' . . . The in the field of arts funding, Technology at Lawrence Arts Mean Business" is the research, policy, and using Livermore National Labora- theme of a free workshop to the arts to address commu- tory (LLNL). be presented Wed., April 1 nity development issues. He Falcone will join the Lab at the Bankhead Theater in publishes The National Arts on April 7. Livermore. Index, the annual measure She replaces Greg Suski, Randy Cohen, vice presi- of the health and vitality of who held the position on an dent of Research for Ameri- arts in the U.S., as well as (See LAB, page 5) cans for the Arts, will be the the two premier economic guest speaker. He will talk studies of the arts industries. Regional Trail about the economic impact Cohen developed the of the arts on communities National Arts Policy Round- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Dedication and tourism. table, an annual convening Visit Tri-Valley orga- of leaders who focus on Students at Junction Avenue K-8 School in Livermore were dressed in blue, the color Scheduled nized the presentation as the advancement of Ameri- representing colon cancer, as part of a wellness series that provided information part of its ongoing effort to can culture, in partnership about various cancers. A dedication ceremony increase tourism focused on with Robert Redford and will mark the public opening the arts. the Sundance Institute. A of the Shadow Cliffs to Del A reception will be held sought after speaker, he has Junction Avenue Students Gain an Valle Regional Trail on the in the Bankhead Theater given speeches in 49 states, Sycamore Grove Extension lobby from 5 to 6 p.m. and regularly appears in Understanding of the Importance of Health property. prior to the speech sched- news media—including the The event will be held uled from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Wall Street Journal, The By Carol Graham lack of health to interfere tant for living a long life," March 21, 2015, 10:30 a.m. theater. Cohen's talk will be New York Times, and on The students at Junction with discovering new things noted Emily Andrassy. "It Hosting the ceremoney will followed by a question and C-SPAN, CNN, CNBC, Avenue K-8 School get it. and living a fulfilling life," also makes you feel good be Tri-Valley Conservancy, answer session. and NPR. "Health is important be- said Jessica Keaney. about yourself." Livermore Area Recreation Cohen is a noted expert (See ARTS IMPACT, page 4) cause you don’t want your "Being healthy is impor- "To me, being healthy is and Park District and East (See HEALTH, page 12) Bay Regional Park District. This trail segment com- PET OF THE WEEK pletes a critical gap and Inside Are you picking up Radar’s signals? The 8-month- connects two regional parks: old mini-Schnauzer mix wants you to take him Lake Del Valle Recreational SECTION A Editorial...... 4 home! He wants to be the only one within range of Area and Sycamore Grove Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 your heart, however…if Radar detects another dog Regional Park. Accom- he’ll be jealous. Scope out Radar at Valley Humane plished through collabora- Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 tion among public agencies Society today! 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, and non-profit organizations, Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 10 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm. For this trail will increase recre- MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 more info visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426- 8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/V. Kelly (See TRAIL, page 2) Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9

PAGE 2 - The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 County Proceeding with Community Choice Aggregation Program Study Alameda County has ac- promises to provide Alam- program is viable and can celerated its efforts to estab- eda County, its cities, resi- deliver significant benefits lish a Community Choice dents and businesses with to residents and businesses. Aggregation (CCA) program a cornucopia of benefits,” Steering Committee ap- by launching a technical said Supervisor Scott Hag- plications are available on study and formally announc- gerty, Chair of the County the County’s CCA web- ing the creation of a county- Transportation and Plan- site at www.acgov.org/cda/ wide Steering Committee. ning Committee, the body planning/cca/index.htm or 27 Years in Real Estate Community Choice al- leading the effort. “Marin requested from County CDA lows local governments to and Sonoma counties have staff by sending an email aggregate electricity demand already shown that it can to Bruce Jensen at CCA@ within their jurisdictions in be done. We want to see if a acgov.org . Any interest- order to procure or develop program can be established ed citizen may apply for a electricity for its customers here that will have an even membership on the Steering while partnering with the greater impact than the exist- Committee. local utility that continues to ing CCAs have had.” Qualifications and in- provide billing and delivery The County and Commu- structions for the Applica- services. A CCA program nity Development Agency tions may be found on the could provide lower electric- (CDA) staff are seeking Application forms. Applica- ity rates, sharp reductions members for a Steering tions must be completed and in greenhouse gas (GHG) Committee to advise the submitted by April 7, 2015 emissions, and opportunities County during the entire for- either by email or by mail for local economic develop- mation process. The Com- to Bruce Jensen, Alameda ment. mittee will continue in that County Planning Depart- “A well-designed Com- role if the County and its ment, 224 West Winton Av- munity Choice program cities decide that a CCA enue, Room 111, Hayward, CA 94544 The County will also soon release a Request for Proposals for a consultant to conduct the technical study to assess the potential im- pacts of a CCA program on electricity rates, GHG emis- sions, and local employment opportunities. TRAIL (continued from page one)

ation opportunities for the local community and visi- tors to the Tri-Valley. Funds received from Coastal Conservancy, Tri- Valley Conservancy, East Lic. #00979099 Bay Regional Park District, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, Alameda County, City of Livermore and Sierra Club were used to preserve the property. These partners work to create local trail networks that provide additional ac- cess points to the regional parklands and trails in order to offer loop trail experi- ences and to connect this community with the regional system. The event will be held at Sycamore Grove Park, 5049 Arroyo Road – look for signs to the Campfire Area. Find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/seniorsrealestatespecialist

Photos - Doug Jorgensen The annual St. Patrick's Celebration in Dublin featured a parade on Saturday morning. Entries included bands, tractors, animals, and more. Spectators got into the spirit of the festivities by wearing green tinted glasses.

After 20 Years at Amador, Brady Moves to District Job Ann Brady spent her last sion for her. day on the job at Amador The posters that she Valley High School March signed were brought to her 13, after 20 years of service by students and a couple of in the principal's office. teachers in the high school's Autograph-seeking stu- leadership classes. Special dents brought in posters for needs classes brought her a her to sign, showing how video, which thanked her for much they care about the her years of service. contact she had with them Marla Silversmith, direc- over the years. tor of the district's Special The district won't be los- Education, said, "Brady ing Brady's services. After always has the best for every the weekend break, Brady child. She works diligently started her new job on March for all children. It's an honor 18 on the Special Education to have her on our team." administrative aide staff at The front office is an district headquarters, one important part of Special mile from Amador. Education. It is where fami- After Brady was hired lies get the first impression 20 years ago, she worked of Special Education. It's on the Amador office staff important to have people for five years, when Steve who get to know the fami- Dellanini was principal at lies, said Silversmith. Amador. She then became When Silversmith taught the principal's secretary, and Special Education at Ama- continued that job for three dor, she knew Brady. "She principals: Bill Coupe, Jim was an amazing help to me. Hansen, and Tom Drescher, I know what she did at that who started in the position site. I'm excited to have her last year. support for the whole dis- "It has been a wonderful trict," said Silversmith. job. I had a great time with Superintendent Parvin students. I wouldn't have Ahmadi said that she serves traded it for anything. I like with Brady on the district's working with teen-agers. classified employees com- It keeps you young," said munication council. "She is Brady. a wonderful contributor. We At the district Special want to thank her for her ser- Education office, Brady vice as the principal's right will still have contact with hand at Amador. I know students and their parents. she will do a wonderful job She regards the new job here." as the second phase of her Although she is leaving life. Brady said that Special Amador, Brady said, "I am, Education is a special pas- and always will be, a Don." The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 - PAGE 3 Livermore Opens Its Homes to Japanese Sister City, Prepares for Selecting Students to go to Japan in the Fall Groundwater Plan Livermore and Yotsu- The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) kaido, Japan, have been seeks public input on a draft strategic plan for its role in sister cities since 1977. carrying out the sustainable groundwater laws enacted last The middle school student fall by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. exchange program started The draft plan describes DWR's responsibilities and in 2001. vision for carrying out the Sustainable Groundwater Man- Livermore Yotsukaido agement Act, a package of laws that aim to protect the Sister City Organization groundwater basins. (LYSCO) has been the over- Under the Act, local agencies must form sustainable seeing organization since in- groundwater management agencies by June 30, 2017 for ception. Over the years, long basins established by DWR as high and medium priority friendships have developed under the California Statewide Groundwater Elevation over shared cultures, shared Monitoring (CASGEM) Program. The laws allow for state interests, and shared experi- intervention through the State Water Resources Control ences. Each March, middle Board if -- only if -- a local agency fails to manage its school students from Yot- groundwater sustainably. sukaido visit Livermore for The public and stakeholders are invited to send com- a week. They stay with host Students welcomed to Livermore. Photo - Jeanie Haigh ments and suggestions about the Draft Strategic Plan to families with middle school students, attend school with These exchanges have bassador position, going their families must attend [email protected]. allowed two cultures to to Yotsukaido and staying planning and informational For more information on the Sustainable Groundwater them, and assimilate into the families. In October, Liver- come together in friend- with a host family, will be meetings and pay expenses. Management Act and its implementation, please visit http:// more middle school students ship and peace. “I have held Thursday, March 27th The students must partici- www.water.ca.gov/cagroundwater/. To sign up for email go to Yotsukaido for similar made friends that will last at 7:30PM in the East Ave pate in a skit performance updates, please visit http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/ experiences. a lifetime from my experi- Middle School Library. All and must attend those re- sgm/subscribe.cfm. This year, 20 students ences with our Yotsukaido current Livermore 7th grad- hearsals before the October along with 5 adult chap- sister city. Friends I now ers (will be in eighth grade trip. Californians Willing to Change erones from Yotsukaido call my extended family. for the 2015/2016 school For more info on the As California enters a fourth year of drought, a new arrived in Livermore on We are able to enjoy each year) who are interested Livermore Yotsukaido Sister statewide poll reveals that the vast majority of Californians March 13. After meeting other’s company, share our must attend with at least 1 City program, go to www.ly- – some 90 percent – are willing to make significant changes their host families and a lives, and know that we’ll parent or guardian. sco.org or contact President to conserve water both inside and out, and more than 80 welcome from Livermore be there for each other, says Students are chosen after Keith Jess at 510-501-8652, percent believe it’s important to conserve water regardless Mayor John Marchand, the Keith Jess, President of applications and interviews. email lysco2014@gmail. of whether the state is in drought or whether conservation students were off for a week the Livermore-Yotsukaido The selected students and com is mandated by local water agencies. of fun and learning. Sister City Organization. The statewide poll of 801 registered voters – commis- A tour of San Francis- Keith has travelled to Japan sioned by the Association of California Water Agencies co took place on Monday, 6 times with LYSCO. Pleasanton Community Concert Band Presents March 16th. Livermore Mayor March- in partnership with the statewide conservation education and adds, “I can say from program Save Our Water – also found that more than 80 On Tuesday and Wednes- day, the students were personal experience that 40th Anniversary percent of Californians view the drought and water short- participating in the sister city ages as “extremely” or “very” serious problems. Some 86 scheduled to attend school with their host students. program provides a wonder- percent of polled residents believe that California is in a ful opportunity to share our Spring Concert state of persistent water shortage. Valley Montessori, St. Mi- chaels, Mendenhall and cultures and create lifelong The polling also indicates that Californians nearly uni- East Avenue middle schools friendships.” “O, To Be In England, Now versally agree that the drought is the most pressing problem will all play host to the Plans are underway for That April Is (Almost) There” facing the state and is more concerning than the economy, Japanese students. While at Livermore’s visit to Yot- education, health care costs and taxes. school, they attend classes sukaido in October. An in- (Handel to Harry Potter) Mark Cowin, director of the Department of Water Re- and participate in special formational meeting for sources, noted that the poll indicates over three-quarters of activities planned by the Livermore middle school March 29, 2015 • 2pm-3:30pm Californians have been getting the message about the state’s school, students, and parent students interested in ap- ongoing drought. DWR is a partner with ACWA in the Save organizations. plying for a student am- Firehouse Arts Center Our Water program. The poll of registered voters was conducted Feb. 22 – 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton March 1 by the polling firm Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Doors will open at 1:45 p.m. Metz & Associates, or FM3. Its findings arrive as the State Water Resources Control Board prepares to act on proposed Concert is free, donations appreciated. new emergency water conservation regulations and extend existing ones as the state remains locked in a grinding fourth For info: (925) 846-5897 year of drought. The Sierra snowpack is at record low levels and January was among the driest months on record. www.pleasantonband.org State of the City Dublin Mayor David Haubert will present his first State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 25, at a luncheon sponsored by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at the Shannon Community Center. Tickets are still available, at a cost of $40 per person. Contact the Dublin Chamber of Commerce at (925) 828- 6200 to reserve a seat.

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Trail Creates Connection Rep. Eric Swalwell is "They look at congres- finding a way to be entre- in community colleges, an A new trail will officially open to the public leading a House Democratic sional gridlock, and ask, preneurs. The Forum will idea that President Obama this Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. group that will reach out to 'Why participate?' My job be listening to all concerns. put forth in his State of voters of his generation to is try to engage them, try to Student loan debts are the Union message, said The trail segment, located on the former get them more interested hear their voices, and work weighing down people, said Swalwell. Bobba Property, connects two regional parks: and active in the political collaboratively with them," Swalwell. "They may take Free community col- Lake Del Valle Recreational Area and Syca- process. said Swalwell. the first job offered to pay lege would be important for Swalwell, 34, heads Swalwell told The Inde- off the loan. It may not be many people, said Swalwell. more Grove Regional Park. the Future Forum. Eleven pendent that the group wants the best job, or their passion. Work force employees wor- The 5-foot-wide natural dirt trail was con- House Democrats under to listen to all younger peo- They may have to take a risk ry about their jobs. It's im- structed by Livermore Area Recreation and age 40 have been invited to ple, not just Democrats. It is on starting a new business. portant for them to upgrade participate. The new group a generation that some call Carrying a student loan debt their skills. The same is true Park District rangers and volunteers as well was announced by House "millenials," but Swalwell affects buying a first home, for people in mid-career as East Bay Regional Park District volunteers. Minority Leader Nancy Pe- disagrees with that label. getting married, having who see a need to improve losi. It will work out of the "Millenials is not a name kids," explained Swalwell. themselves. The purchase of the property and comple- House Democratic Policy that we gave ourselves. We Swalwell added that he As Obama suggested, tax tion of the trail was accomplished through and Communications Com- are a problem-solving gen- owes $100,000 in student deductions for community collaboration among public agencies and mittee. eration. Trying to avoid a loan debt. He graduated colleges and grants for them According to Swalwell, label is more our spirit," from college, and attended could help make commu- non-profit organizations including the Coastal younger people, who have said Swalwell. In coming law school. "I want to make nity college tuition-free, said Conservancy, Tri-Valley Conservancy, East not been voting in big up with the new name for sure that we are providing Swalwell. Bay Regional Park District, Livermore Area numbers, don't necessarily his outreach group, he com- access (to college) to people Swalwell will be look- believe that politics is ir- mented, "We’re gonna kind who are qualified. They are ing at job incubators as a Recreation and Park District, Alameda Coun- relevant. So many young of crowdsource it among the working as hard as they way to help create entre- ty, the City of Livermore and the Sierra Club. people don’t feel invested in members. can. I wake up in the morn- preneurs. He has visited Partnerships such as this work to create the political process or think The emphasis for Future ing thinking about my own Innovate Pleasanton, which it matters whether they get Forum is not so much on debt," said Swalwell. was launched last year to in- local trail networks that provide additional involved. We need to make an age, as it is a mind-set, Ways to solve the prob- cubate new tech businesses. access points to the regional parklands and sure that changes now, for said Swalwell. The younger lem include government Swalwell is planning to visit trails. The goal is to link communities and the future of our country, generation's big issues in- loans at the lowest possible New York, Boston and San states Swalwell. clude student loan debt, and interest rate, and free tuition Francisco tech incubators. regional parks along one continuous trail that will increase recreational opportunities for both members of the local community and TRIALS visitors to the area. (continued from page one) We look forward to the day when a col- mutations in more than 200 beled ALK and EGFR. The separate studies running interview made available by genes known to be con- basic question is whether concurrently, each examin- UC-Davis. lection of local paths are transformed into a nected with cancer. two drugs targeting these ing patient response to a The ability to test mul- true network. It will focus on patients mutations – crizotinib for different drug. Four of the tiple drugs and possible gene with a particular kind of can- ALK and erlotinib for EGFR drugs will target particular targets simultaneously has cer that has spread, or metas- -- can prevent recurrence of genetic mutations, while come about only recently, tasized, from its original site the cancer and lengthen the the fifth drug is known to with profound advances in in the lung. The cancer is lives of the patients. strengthen the immune sys- medical technology, he said. SURVEY called squamous cell, refer- “Both trials test cancer tem. “The world is watch- (continued from page one) ring to the flat cells where tissue to find the malignant Five to seven more drugs ing…to see if this ‘master $350,000 from the state from inappropriate, the guidelines it starts, typically found on genetic changes in order to might be tested over the next protocol’ approach can be its E-Rate funding, although say. the surfaces of the bronchial identify the best treatment five years, according to the successful. If it is success- tubes. Squamous cell cancer for the patient,” said Kaiser- National Cancer Institute. ful, this will transform how districts with low socio- Other suggestions refer to represents about one-fourth Vallejo’s Suga. The “master protocol” we develop cancer drugs. economic enrollment, foster copyright observance, good of all lung cancers. Befitting their nationwide in the LUNG-MAP name “The benefit to the pa- youths and English Learners taste, and awareness that The patients must have scope, the trials involve reflects a major development tients is that we can test their could bump Pleasanton off once a file or comment is finished one line of treat- extensive collaboration be- in conduct of large scale tumors; we test for over 200 the list. sent or published, it contin- ment, such as chemotherapy tween the public and private medical trials, in the view of genes; and then we’re able However, Pleasanton ap- ues to reflect on the person with or without radiation. medical sectors, accord- Dr. David Gandara, director to select a drug (with) the pears to be ready to meet who sent it. ALCHEMIST stands for ing to the National Can- of the Thoracic Oncology highest likelihood of benefit- the state's deadline to ap- Grant and Miller noted A djuvant Lung Cancer En- cer Institute. For example, Program at the University of ing them.” ply for the funds. Districts that the suggestions are only richment Marker Identifica- participating LUNG-MAP California at Davis and co- Kaiser-Vallejo’s Suga throughout the state may be guidelines. Both noted that tion and Sequencing Trials. organizations include five chair of the national LUNG- hopes that, beyond lung it will be important in the It began last August. It will major pharmaceutical com- MAP program. cancer, the genetic testing behind in the pursuit, said future to set policies, which Deputy Superintendent and target patients with certain panies and large founda- The standard approach of tumors will lead to wider can address issues of legal- unusual genetic changes tions that support medical has been to develop a new applications. Chief Business Official Luz ity, if they arise. Cázares. who have early stage, non- research. The lead medi- protocol for each drug. This “In the future we may District Coordinator of squamous cell cancer that cal organization is itself a is “very inefficient, a very not be treating for lung or At a past meeting, the Communication and Com- board was apprised of the has been removed from the multi-part cancer research slow process,” especially be- prostate or breast cancer, but munity Engagement Nicole lung surgically. collaboration called SWOG cause at the end of years of rather identifying the genetic need for $6 million in tech- Steward also announced nology upgrades. Trustee Patients in the ALCHE- -- formerly Southwest On- trials, only about 15 percent mutations that cause cells that the district's redesigned MIST trial will appear to cology Group. It has now of experimental drugs turn to become cancerous and Mark Miller said that the dis- web page was posted March trict might not receive the $6 be free of the disease but at expanded throughout the out to be suitable for clini- treating them – what is often 9. Further, the district has a risk for recurrence because U.S. and overseas. cal use, he said in a video referred to as personalized million that it is hoping for, new Facebook page, which of mutations to genes la- LUNG-MAP has five medicine,” she said. but the $890,000 wireless already has picked up 500 likes. In addition, the district upgrade may be possible. In looking at the district's has started an Instagram overall tech picture, trustees page. ARTS IMPACT said it may be time to hire a ENERGY CONSULTANT (continued from page one) consultant to at least outline PROMISES SAVINGS The board discussed a No reservations are more Valley Wineries that 400 to 500 room nights; the 2017 Asian Basketball a strategy to raise the money, required for the April 1 received 4 million impres- and the Intermediate Little Championships, July 2017 and perhaps test community proposal to hire a consulting firm to advise the district event. However, attendees sions and counting; another, League World Series. Visit with 1200 to 1500 room support for a bond measure are encouraged to sign up Romancing the Arts, 1.6 Tri-Valley helped to secure nights; 2017 US Synchro- and/or a parcel tax. on energy efficiency on all utilities -- water, sewer, elec- in advance at https://bra- million impressions; and a sponsorship and hotel blocks nized Swimming in June Upgrading facilities tricity and natural gas, with nhttp://visittrivalley.us9. third, Tri-Valley Beer Trail, to ensure the series returned 2016 with 1500 to 2000 would be part of the strategy, an eye toward significant list-manage.com/track/clic 2.3 million impressions. to Livermore. The Liver- room nights; and, the 2017 said trustees. Former trustee savings. k?u=c39ca7e34960a5b578 In the last six months, the more Half Marathon secured U.S. National Target Cham- Jeff Bowser supported that A staff report said that if 44cc118&id=9dd4b7f83e& social media has seen an 80 200 to 300 room nights and pionships and U.S. Open point from the audience by the district hires the candi- e=d5c3116afd. percent increase in likes on expo space at the Bankhead JOAD (Junior Olympic Ar- urging a funding measure for date, Cenergistics, which is Visit Tri-Valley has been Facebook, a 111 percent in- Theater. In 2016 and 2017, chery Development) Nation- the ballot in 2016. "It would based in Texas, there would active in promoting the area crease in favorites on Twitter the California Community al Outdoor Championships give us plenty of time to be an estimated gross sav- with focus on increasing and a 770 percent increase in College Basketball Cham- in July 2015 with 2000 plus plan, and garner support for ings of 26 percent in the first room nights at local hotels. retweets. pionships will be held at room nights. it," said Bowser. year based on implement- Social media has been Events booked in the past Las Positas College with a For information, contact Trustee Jamie Hintzke ing the consultant's recom- one avenue. Successful six months by the sports projected total 200 to 300 846-8910 or info@VisitTri- said that some districts put mendations. The savings digital campaigns include department include the room nights. Valley.com. both the upgrading of fa- would amount to $411,000 one involving the Liver- Golden West Grand with Potential events include cilities and a parcel tax for annually. ongoing operations on the The gross savings are ballot at the same time, since offset by the costs that are they are needed together. part of program, including Miller agreed that the the hiring of an administra- district needs a new fund- tor, and required software ing source. "We can bring and fees. The estimate for up a tech plan in May, and first-year net savings to (Opinions voiced in let- plutonium experiments at laugh at their mistakes, or I've been extremely dis- a future vision for tech and the district was estimated ters published in Mailbox the Z-facility at Sandia, resort to shame or ridicule appointed to watch ground facilities. This is just a down at $146,000. Cenergistics are those of the author and NM and at the JASPER gas when they displease me. be broken, and a gigantic payment. We really need to says that if the district loses do not necessarily reflect the gun and U1a facility at the May I never punish them for rock fountain being con- take a big step forward," said money in any year in the opinion of The Independent. test site in Nevada. These my own selfish satisfaction structed at the plant, the Miller. five-year contract, the firm Letter Policy: The Inde- facilities have containment or to show my power. corner of Isabel and Jack Cázares said that she will will pay the difference, so pendent will not publish mechanisms for plutonium Let me not tempt my London. While I assume return to the board March 24 there will never be any cost. anonymous letters, nor will debris that NIF lacks. child to lie or steal. And, this fountain will be filled, for clarification of what the After five years, Cener- it publish letters without The Lab has said NIF guide me hour by hour that I and operate on, treated ef- trustees want in the hiring of gistics' fees stop. The sav- names. Abusive letters may experiments will begin with may demonstrate by all I say fluent (if it's using drinking a consultant. water, that should be crimi- ings continue from the ef- be rejected or edited. Fre- plutonium-242, an isotope and do that honesty produces On another item related fects of the five years of with a longer radioactive happiness. nal.) - it's extraordinarily to electronics used by stu- quent letter writers may tone-deaf and setting a really work. The savings to the have publication of their let- half-life than weapons-grade Reduce, I pray, the mean- dents and teachers, the board plutonium. Thus, any data ness in me. And, when I am poor example to spend City district become even greater. ters delayed. Letters should reviewed a set of guidelines Cenergistics representa- obtained would have to be stressed, help me, to hold funds to permit and build for using social networks. be submitted by e-mail extrapolated to weapons- my tongue. a large outdoor fountain, tive Bob Wells said that the to editmail@compuserve. Among them are personal Dublin Unified School Dis- grade material. It’s open May I ever be mindful with the requisite amount of postings. Teachers are to trict started with the firm's com.) to question whether any that my children are chil- evaporation and water refill obtain opt-in permission program 81 months ago. plutonium shots on NIF are dren and I should not expect needs in the current drought from parents on blogs where Over that time, the district Waste at the Lab necessary. of them the judgement of conditions. teachers post class lists. has saved $4.6 million, ac- Scott Yundt Further, conducting plu- adults. Let me not rob them Personally, we haven't With lines between pub- cording to Wells. Livermore tonium shots on multiple of the opportunity to wait run our sprinklers since lic and private blurred in so- The item will come back Livermore Lab is likely machines around the country on themselves and to make spring of last year, and are cial media, teachers should to the board March 24, after to again receive $332.5 mil- appears profligate at best, decisions. letting our lawn die, but try- be careful where they post more negotiation with Cen- lion for its failed National wasteful and dangerous at Bless me with the gener- ing to keep it neat, in advance personal information, and ergistics. Ignition Facility (NIF) in worst. osity to grant them all their of replacing our landscaping not post anything that is 2016, despite the fact it has reasonable requests and with a very drought-tolerant, not achieved the “ignition” Prayer for Parents the courage to deny them yet barefoot-walkable yard. for which it is named and privileges I know will do I'd irrigate it with treated Clive Bush effluent if we could get it has produced little science Livermore them harm. while consuming $8 billion piped in. In addition, we Make me a better parent. are currently renovating (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) taxpayer dollars. Teach me to understand my No Fountains Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Recently, NIF started our house, and integrating Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell children, to listen patiently Kevin Perry all low-flow appliances and Editor: Janet Armantrout conducting controversial to what they have to say, Livermore experiments with pluto- fixtures, and keep our hot tub The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing and to answer all their ques- As a homeowner in covered constantly except Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage nium. Exact dollar amounts Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. tions kindly. Keep me from Livermore (on Wall St., when we're using it. The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up for these experiments are interrupting them or contra- near Granada High School), and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 2250 not listed in the 2016 budget In my opinion, no new First St., Livermore, CA 94550. dicting them. Make me as my commute takes me by the request. outdoor water features or Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 courteous to them as I would Livermore Water Reclama- golf courses should be per- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. The government already have them be to me. tion plant near the airport, Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. conducts weapons-grade mitted, at least until the Forbid that I should ever at Isabel and Jack London. current drought is resolved. The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 - PAGE 5 LAB (continued from page one) interim basis after former associate director at OSTP OSTP, working on science Science and Technology – a position appointed by and technology issues asso- deputy director Bill Gold- the President and confirmed ciated with nuclear security. stein was named lab director by the Senate – Falcone While at Sandia Falcone last May. advised on a wide range of served in a variety of tech- As a member of the national security science and nical and management po- LLNL senior management technology issues, including sitions and was named a team, Falcone will serve as the health of national secu- distinguished member of the the principal advocate and rity science and technology technical staff in 1989. champion of the Labora- capabilities in federal and Throughout her career, tory’s science and technol- national laboratories, uni- Falcone has worked with ogy base, and oversee the versities and industry. Lawrence Livermore and strategic development of Prior to her appointment arrives with knowledge of its capabilities. She will be as associate director, she was the National Nuclear Secu- responsible for the Labora- on assignment from San- rity Administration and its tory's portfolio of science, dia National Laboratories to laboratories. technology and engineering (ST&E) activities, collab- orative research with aca- Photo - Doug Jorgensen demia and the private sec- Members of the Dublin High School varsity women's basketball team cheer on their tor, the Institutional ST&E teammates in the 59 to 54 win over Del Oro last Saturday. The win advanced Dublin Roadmap, and the internal HOME OF THE WEEK to the next round in the CIF Division II playoffs. Dublin played St. Francis Tuesday investment portfolio, includ- and came away with a 48 to 39 victory. The Lady Gaels will play next on Sat., Mar. 21 ing the Laboratory Directed at 10 a.m. against Archbishop Mitty. The game will be played at Sleep Train Arena in Research and Development Sacramento. Program. During her tenure as an Technology Keeps Students More Involved at School Linda Futral Broker, ASP, SRES, QSP, CDPE 2743 San Minete Dr, Livermore 925.980.3561 For students in Lisa Wil- doors at seven-thirty a.m. for also says technology allows reer because now I‘m good [email protected] son’s combination fourth and any students who may not her to address the individual at using many tools.” 4/5 Bed 4.5 bath ~3337sf ~10039sf lot lindafutral.com Large corner lot w/pool, spa, wrap License #01257605 fifth grade class at Arroyo have access to technology at needs of both struggling and Wilson stated, all the around porch, too many upgrades to Seco Elementary School in home. The kids use Google excelling students. She uses students think turning in as- list, must see! Offered at $1,199,000 Livermore, technology that Chromebooks to check their a management system that signments online is “cool.” OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1:00-4:00PM meets them on their own grades and assignments on immediately flags low and They love the paperless terms is promoting engage- the learning management high academic performance classroom. ment, responsibility and system, School Loop; re- and software programs that academic success. view math on the Ten Marks automatically adjust to a Students are taking re- and XtraMath websites; user’s level of mastery. sponsibility for their own reinforce spelling through Students from Wilson’s learning in ways not possible online games at Spelling class weigh in on how tech- before technology entered City, and more. nology is affecting their Gospel Meeting the picture. Kids are watch- “I’ve seen a significant learning experience. Fourth- ing video-based math les- change in student behavior graders Irina and Tori say We invite you to come hear back to the Bible preaching by sons, instantly submitting with the use of technol- they like to e-mail their assignments, and keeping ogy,” says Wilson, who is teacher with homework and up with their grades and in her 24th year of teaching. technology questions, and homework at home and on “When students have the to check grades and assign- Joe Hisle the go through laptops, smart power to instantly check on ments to see where they need phones and other Internet- their standing in class, and to make improvements. connected devices. know their parents are being Fifth-grade student Ryan March 15-22, 2015 Parents are also keeping informed of their progress says it’s much easier to up with their children’s prog- on a daily basis, they really type using a word processer Church of Christ ress through regular digitally step up to the plate and take than to write in cursive. His delivered progress updates. ownership of their learning.” classmate, Joaquin, says 2020 Research Drive, Livermore The result has been a sig- Wilson also says technol- using Google Docs is great nificant increase in student ogy saves her precious time. because he can share work engagement in class, new “At parent conferences, I can with others and get help S unday mornings 10am interest in making up missed instantly pull up grades, as- along the way. Sunday afternoons 3pm assignments and motivation signments, and even graphs Another fifth-grader, Mu- to achieve at higher levels. that show a student’s prog- faro, addresses an issue of Monday-Saturday evenings 7pm Wilson, maintains a “no ress and grade trends. This concern to many parents and excuses” policy when it saves me about 20 percent educators when she says, comes to homework and of the time I used to spend “Using technology in class Early Services March 22 at 1:30pm class projects. She opens her on such common tasks.” She will help with my future ca-

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The Nor Cal Firecrackers 04 team were crowned tournament champs at the Cal Breeze St. Patrick's Tourney played in Elk Grove. In the semifinal game, the Firecrackers took out the #1 seed, Cal Breeze, and advanced to the championship game East Avenue wrestlers where they would go on to win 15-8 against Nevada Stealth from Reno. Pictured are (back) Coach Freddie Dimas, Lexy Matt Anderson (top photo) Dimas, Zafirah Doss, Brianna Swihart, head coach Steve Pictured are Alexis Aying and Mayalanni Erediano. took third place and Angel Johnston, Marissa Herrera, Taylor Rapp, coach Brian Rapp; Under the instruction of Vince Aying, the two competed Martinez took fourth place (front) Emily Aleman, Kira Johnson, Delaney Johnston, at The National Black Belt League’s Proper Challenge on at the 23rd Annual Bronco Makayla Winchell, and Anahi Morales ( not pictured- Raegan March 14, 2015. Aying took 3rd place in the 11 & Under Wrestling Classic. Chioino). Black Belt sparring division. Erediano took 1st place in the 11 & Under Advanced girls sparring division and Josiah Ventura (pictured 2nd place in the 11 & Under Black Belt sparring division. at right) took first place at the 23rd Annual Bronco Wrestling Classic.

Aiden Lewis tags Eric Halsch during a play at the plate as umpire Paul Lux prepares to make the call in a Granada Little League Majors game between the Cardinals and The Guardian Knights Wrestling Team attended the CAUSA Royals. Photo - Bill Nale FolkStyle Championship Wrestling Tournament last weekend, 3/14-15. Of the 23 GK wrestlers who entered, 9 placed. Livermore American Little League's Tyler Orth (AAA Saturday's wrestling included the freshman and sophomore boys and girls, while Sunday included the juniors and Rangers) was presented a game ball for an outstanding seniors. The placed wrestlers include Jordyn Parker and play at shortstop. Brandon Von (AAA Rangers) also Alexis Simmons both taking 6th place for the Frosh/Soph received a game ball for great hits and impressive effort girls. Sabrina Afani took 4th and Rachel Butler grabbed on the field. the 1st place in the Jr/Sr girls. For the boys, freshman Zachary Stewart placed 3rd and Anthony Martinez 8th. The sophomores on the team, Blaine Nye and Justin Phillips took 4th and 8th respectively. Junior, Dustin Dukleth, placed 4th in the State Wrestling Tournament.

Livermore’s Cyclone Wrestling Club sent 3 girls to the 16th Annual USGWA Girls Northern California In the photo, Foothill High School Falcons soaring high Championships in Vallejo on Sunday. From left to right: at Las Positas College “Hawk” Invitational. 8th grader Mya Waechtler, 2nd place and 1 pin. 6th

grader Ximena “X” Pulido, 4th place. 7th grader Jessica all preseason. Freitas also recorded a moved Colton from first to second. Bepple, 2nd place and 2 pins. They will be competing hit and scored a run. Dominic Franco Mason doubled, scoring Colton. The led the pitchers with 5 strikeouts in 2 Rangers stayed on top until the final at middle school girls state championships in Napa on innings of work. out after taking the lead in the fifth, April 4th. Majors: Cardinals 9, Giants8: scoring two runs on an error and an Fans were treated to a high-scoring RBI single by Aiden. affair as the teams combined for 18 hits, including four extra base hits. The Livermore Runner Wins 14, Tim McGuire Realty 8: The game Livermore AAA Division player, Denny Derham, Cardinals' starter Austin M struggled, Pleasanton Seahawks MIT sophomore Maryann Gong started slow as both teams showed a allowing six in 1 2/3 innings. The little off-season rust but by the 3rd represented Granada Little League at Spring Training The Pleasanton Seahawks team (Livermore ) highlighted the final day bullpen gave up two runs and the membersswam at the Last Chance B/ of the NCAA Division III Indoor Track inning the hits were flying! Natalie in Arizona. Here he is getting an autograph from Bryan offense banged out nine to pick up Maedler was stellar at the plate knock- A+ Short Course Yard 2015 on March & Field Championships at the JDL Fast Anderson a catcher for the Oakland A's. the slack and secure the win for the 6-8, 2015 in Oakdale, CA. Track by capturing the 3000m Finals ing in 2 with a mad double and Violet Cardinals. The Cardinals came out Rocha showed her speed on the base Representing the Pleasanton Se- with a time of 9:47.62. Gong secured swinging, scoring six runs in the first ahawks were the following: Jessica the win by rushing past Cornell College pads for Tim McGuire Realty. Pitcher inning to jump ahead of the Giants Emma Seitz settled into a strong Tsai age 7 with 3 new Best Times, sophomore Abrah Masterson (Granby, plate. Tim McGuire Realty were led were 3 caught fly balls with one re- early. The Cardinals scored in the first Maya Wang (8) 3BT, Raghav Vats (8) Colo.) during the final lap en route to rhythm and kept LogoBoss in check on an RBI single by Austin, an RBI most of the game. LogoBoss secured by battery mates Julia Thomas and sulting in a double play. Top players: 3BT, Paige Bennett (9) 3BT, Christina claiming her initial Individual National Anika Nicolas who combined for 6 Zachary Lindstrom with a fly ball at single by Chase K, and a grand slam Coatney (10) 7 BT, Camille Demange Championship. the victory with some amazing effort by Connor C. The Cardinals would by both Genevieve Taylor and Abbey consecutive strike outs. Alex Stokoe 3B, throws to Diego Silva (1B) for a (10) 1 BT, Aria Harris (10) 5BT, Gong, who claimed her third All- was a key power provider for Tim double play. Diego also had an unassist not relinquish the lead as the Giants Breuklynn Harris (10) 6 BT, Sydney America honors this weekend with the Heinemann. The MVP goes to Juni- were unable to weather a six-run first per Huneke who dominated on the McGuire Realty getting on base and at 1B, batted 2 for 3, RBI. Game ball Lu (10) 8 BT, Sophia Pedersoli (10) 5 3000m victory, also competed in the 1 scoring in almost every inning. Top went to Nicolai Barron for a caught fly inning deficit. The Giants scored on a BT, Sophia Stiles (10) 6 BT, Christina Mile and finished third, crossing the mound and shut down Tim McGuire two-run single by Andrew B, an RBI Realty for the victory. Top Players: Players: Doctors Giving Back - Kealy ball at 3B in the last inning, and batted Tsai (10) 6 BT, Crystal Wang (10) 3 finish line in 4:57.42. Her third place Morrissey, Emma Reddy, Calli Turns; 1 for 2. Another game ball handed single by Neil S, and a passed ball in BT, Mica Wang (10) 4 BT, performance secured her All-America Tim McGuire Realty - Natalie Maedler, the first inning, an RBI single by Steven Violet Rocha, Emma Seitz; LogoBoss Tim McGuire Realty - Anika Nicolas, out to pool player, Badger (A's), for Joanna Zhu (10) 2 BT, Eric Kang honors. Alex Stokoe, Julia Thomas a caught fly ball (P), batted 2 for 2, L and a wild pitch in the second inning, (9) 6 BT, Tom Li (10) 2BT, Sahil Mehta MIT concluded the weekend with - Abbey Heinemann, Juniper Huneke, and a two-run triple by Dylan M in the Genevieve Taylor VEP Healthcare 13, Scott McElroy double. Offensively: Anthony Ponce, (9) 1 BT, Karan Saini (10) 3BT, Ronin a fourth place finish in the team rank- DDS 4: Kayla went 3-for-3 and Ruby 2-3, double, 2 RBIs. Austin Kralj, 1-2, sixth inning. Despite their efforts, the Tsang (10) 3BT, Ethan Wang (10) 4 ings with an overall score of 34 points. Dietz & Watson 17, Scott McElroy Giants couldn't finish the comeback. DDS 2: For Scott McElroy DDS, Mia scored twice in support of Lacy's strong double. James Chow, 2-2, RBI. Robert BT, Dominick Wonosaputra (9), Kevin performance on the mound throwing Hansen, 1-2, RBI. Colton T lasted two innings on the hill Yuan (10) 4 BT, Nikita Gautham (11) DeLaCruz pitched a fine three in- for the Giants before the call to the nings, while Megan Rovira and Olivia five strikeouts in two innings as VEP AA Division: Yankees 8, A's 12: 3 BT, Emily Harris (12) 2 BT, Olivia Pleasanton Girls Healthcare defeated Scott McElroy Zachary Berg pitched great for two bullpen. Colton allowed five hits and Kim (11) 3BT, Mackenzie Lee (12) 4 Caponigro were defensive standouts seven runs. The Cardinals got one-run Softball with a tag at 3rd and great catching, DDS on a hot Saturday afternoon. innings, and made a great catch at BT, Jocelyn Martin (12) 2 BT, Nicole Top Players: VEP Healthcare - Lacy first. Matthew Newbould hit a double rallies in the fourth inning and the sixth. Stiles (12) 1 BT, Emma Washam (12) Pleasanton Girls Softball League respectively. For Dietz & Watson, In the fourth, the Cardinals scored results from opening weekend: Valerie McKeever started and pitched a Becker, Makayla Rios, Ruby Stinson to drive in a run, Logan Robinson 4 BT, Mattias Bengtsson (11) 4 BT, had a hit including an RBI, and Tyler on an RBI single by Maximillian H, Ryan Fortani (12) 1 BT, Bryson Huey 6U: Plaza Loans vs. GFI stainless: strong couple of innings, Claire Enright scoring Connor. The visitors, Plaza Loans, started doubled, and Zoe Chidambaram made Kennedy had a hit and two RBIs to (11) 7BT, Alex Ren (12) 5 BT, Granada Little League tie the game. A's 2, Rangers 4: A's built an early Jovanni Shen (11) 6 BT, Madhav the game with a nice hit from Kate a nice tag at 2nd. Top Players: Dietz Granada Little League results: edge on Saturday, but the Rangers Breen. There was good catch and & Watson - Zoe Chidambaram, Claire AA Cardinals wrapped up their vats (12) 7 BT, Andrew Wang (12) 7 T-ball: Red Sox vs. Giants: Top preseason on Saturday, finishing with roared back to steal a 4-2 victory. The BT, Justin Wang (11) 3 BT, Medha throw coordination between Hanna Enright, Valerie McKeever; Scott offensive players for the Sox were A's led until the fifth inning, when the and Claire Yung from the home team McElroy DDS - Olivia Caponigro, Mia a 1-2 record. On 3/7 the Cards beat the Gautham (13) 3 BT, Kaela Lee (13) 1 Diego Bennett with 2 grand slams Red Sox. Nathan Blanton picked up the Rangers worked their way back and BT, Isabelle Smedley (14) 5 BT, Darron GFI stainless. Haley Madsen did some DeLa Cruz, Megan Rovira and one home run and Dylan Alcalde took the lead on an RBI single by nice catching and a couple of great hits. Dietz & Watson 10, VEP Health- win in relief as well as 2 RBIs with a Sai (13) 7 BT, Tristan Guerrero (13) 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs. Top defensive timely base hit in the third. A crucial Aiden O. Mason F had a hot bat for 3 BT, Aaron Lee (13), Aaron Lin (13) Lauren Keltner excelled at 1st base. care 10: It was a high-scoring affair. players for the Red Sox were Mia the Rangers going 2-2, driving in one Vanessa Valle from GFI stainless was For VEP Healthcare, Cynthia Arriga double play early involving Blanton 1 BT, Aditya Mehta (13) 2 BT, Jalen Martin at pitcher, Noah Yen at first and Jacob Freitas stopped a mounting and scoring one run. He doubled in Shen (13) 5 BT, Hudson Tsang (13) 1 the star in the last inning. Top Players: pitched strong, Angelina Padua tripled, base and Knox Hooker at centerfield the second inning and singled in the GFI stainless – Hanna, Vanessa Valle, and Alex Amavizca caught a nice Red Sox rally and helped set the game new Best Time. and second base. tone. Freitas and Joey Keeler led the fifth inning. Nicholas L put together Claire Yung; Plaza Loans - Kate Breen, game. Dietz & Watson featured strong Farm: Cardinals vs. Diamond- a nice outing. Nicholas held the A's Lauren Keltner, Haley Madsen innings pitched by Darina Wolfe, great hitting attack for the Cards. Two days backs: The Cardinals played a great later, on 3/9, despite a strong rally hitless over three innings, allowing no 8U: Pleasanton Police Officer's defense by Aleah Martinez at 2nd, and first game on Saturday. Top offensive earned runs, walking two and striking Foothill Swim Team, Association vs. Sclincher Orthodon- a triple by Andrea Harding. Top Play- in the bottom of the last inning, the The Foothill High School Swim players for the Cardinals were James Cardinals fell to the Yankees, 6-10. out six. A's were led by a flawless day tics: Pleasanton Police Officer's Asso- ers: Dietz & Watson - Andrea Harding, Souza, Emery Lentz, and Dylan Ben- at the dish by Calvin F, who went 2-2 Team had two very strong showings ciation took on Sclincher Orthodontics Aleah Martinez, Darina Wolfe; VEP Luke Schwarz led the Cards at the this weekend. nett. The boys made some great hits. plate, going 2-2 with drives into the against the Rangers. He singled in the in the second game of the season. Healthcare - Alex Amavizca, Cynthia The defense communicated well with first and doubled in the third. Calvin First, the Foothill Girls Varsity The teams were neck-and-neck the Arriaga, Angelina Padua outfield. Blanton, Keeler, Aiden Clarin Team beat Cal High (92-78). The Var- players Noah Langhart on third base, and Stefano Matteucci also had hits and was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted entire game. Both teams played well San Jose Boiler Works 17, Logo- Madden Macchiano as catcher and just five innings, walked none, struck sity Boys played tough, losing by 8 defensively, but the play of the game Boss 7 : San Jose Boiler Works won RBIs. Freitas was solid on the mound, points. JV swimmers had many new Ethan Davis with great direct throws. striking out the side in the third and out one, and allowed four runs. The was made by Isabella Bronson of 17-7, thanks in part to 3 RBIs from both Division A: Cardinals vs. A's: Rangers jumped out to an early 1-0 best times. Sclincher Orthodontics who caught a Kristina Cuevas and Emily Sanchez, keeping the Cards in position to win. Second, at the Hawk Invitational, The Cardinals had a great showing at On 3/14 the Cards lost to the Orioles, lead in the bottom of the second. The solid pop-fly at the pitcher's mound to and 1 RBI and multiple great defensive Wednesday's game against the A's. Top Rangers' attack began with a single Foothill Varsity Girls, Boys and JV make the third out of the third inning. plays from Morgan Barrowcliff. Logo- 6-10. Blanton started and pitched well, Girls all took first place amongst the players: Parker Larrabee (P), 2 put outs recording 5 K’s while allowing 1 run in from Colton O. A stolen base then The batting highlight was an RBI Boss had an outstanding catcher Beth to 1B, hitting 2 for 2. Anthony Ponce double by newcomer Penelope White Earle, and key fielding from Genevieve 2 innings of work. The game was tied (1B, 2B), 3 put outs, hitting 2 for 3. heading into the last inning, but with 2 of Pleasanton Police Officer's Associa- Taylor. Destiny Baker had a great Outstanding last inning with a diving tion. Top Players: Pleasanton Police hit and brought in a couple of runs. outs Gavin Bates stroked a single into catch by Lane Curtin (SS) to Anthony right center and scored on a deep triple Officer's Association - Nadia Brown, Top Players: San Jose Boiler Works - Ponce (2B) to retire the side. Austin Audrey Piumarta, Emma Shenfiel; Morgan Barrowcliff, Kristina Cuevas, into right by Matteucci. The Cards Karlj received the game ball for his couldn’t hold on in the bottom half. Sclincher Orthodontics - Piper Bailey, Emily Sanchez; LogoBoss - Destiny 3 put outs at 1B and hitting 3 for 3. Mia Becher, Amy Lynn Fitzsimmons Baker, Beth Earle, Genevieve Taylor Keeler extended his hitting streak to Cardinals vs Yankees: The Cardi- 3 games. Ayden Duffin continued to Pleasanton Police Officers As- Tim McGuire Realty 11, San Jose nals' top defensive plays on Saturday sociation vs. Gourmet Works: Pleas- Boiler Works 5: Tim McGuire Realty play strong, heady defense as he has anton Police Officers Association and jumped out ahead early on San Jose Gourmet Works heated up the field on Boiler Works with great hitting and an already warm Saturday afternoon. defense by Naomi Chin. Mariah Can- Gourmet Works held true to their name nady launched a double to contribute to the early outburst. Kayla Galves, with a barrage of singles to start off April is Proceeds the first inning. Caydence Likeness of Emily Capas, and Nina Balestreri autism help fund Gourmet Works looked great on the lead the Teal Deal in a comeback bid camps for mound. Zoe Wagner had an RBI double putting up several late runs. In the end, awareness Tim McGuire Realty preserved the month kids with to bring home the 4th and 5th runs for special Pleasanton Police Officer’s Associa- win behind a great shut down pitch- tion, closing out the first inning. Sasha ing performance by Anika Nicolas. FRIDAY, APRIL 10 needs Gorrepati was strong on defense for Top Player: Tim McGuire Realty - Registration: 11 a.m. Pleasanton Police Officer’s Associa- Mariah Cannady, Naomi Chin, Anika Tee off: 1 p.m. tion, making two outs at second. Top Nicolas; San Jose Boiler Works - Nina Players: Pleasanton Police Officers Balestreri, Emily Capas, Kayla Galves Callippe Preserve • $149 per player Association - Annalise DeMange, Abi- Tim McGuire Realty 15, Doc- 8500 Clubhouse drive • $559 for a foursome tors Giving Back 2: The contest was Pleasanton, CA (includes round of golf, gail Kent, Alyson Schaeffer; Gourmet cart rental, lunch on Works - Abby Harmon, Jaela LaSague, tight early on. Kealy Morrissey and Register and info: Calli Turns dominated in the field course and dinner) Peyton Silversmith www.ennetwork.org • $35 dinner only Middle School Teal: LogoBoss for Doctors Giving Back and Emma • $45 box lunch and dinner Reddy showed off her skills at the The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 - PAGE 7

The Phantom Lacrosse U15 team won their game against the West Valley Red Hawks last weekend. The Pleasanton Pride Girls U13B lacrosse team played their Livermore Phantom lacrosse U9 played a great game against Michael Nowaczyk scored two and Ryan Patchen scored first games of the season Sunday, March 8th, at Burlingame the Skyline Red U9 on Saturday, March 14th. First score of one goal with assists from CJ Alire and Daniel Pryor. High School. They dominated in the first game over Menlo the game was made by Blake Wilkinson with an assist by Atherton Grizzlies, winning 6-2. Ananya Kuttikkad and Lily Goalie Shane Grimes had seven saves. The defense Josh King. Josh King was the star of the game with 4 more Freschi were great at capturing the ground balls, getting it in consecutive scores with assists by Blake Wilkinson, Ryan was outstanding with great work done by the middies our possession, Eva Bull and Sydney Fluker were there for the and a core of Gregory Short, Harrison Meadows, Angus Doko and Andrei Gran. Alistair Bealer made the next score assists, and Noelle Jue, Olivia Simonds and Nikki Trueblood with an assist by Josh King. Eljay Schellenberg made his first Stewart and goalie Shane Grimes. Pictured are Max shot for the goals. The second game against Burlingame score of the season and the team's last score of the game with O'Connor, Ryan Patchen, and Daniel Pryor. Coyotes proved to be more of a challenge but the Pride girls an assist by Andrei Gran. Beautiful offensive plays by Rodger held their own. Coyotes' offense was tough, scoring 7 goals, Mayhew and Sebastian Padilla. Good defensive plays by Devin Pride pulled together as a team and succeeded in scoring 4 Shumate and Riley Doko. Pictured are Eljay Schellenberg #50, goals by Eva Bull, Noelle Jue, and Olivia Simonds. and Josh King #1.

Lopez's three-run bomb. LALL's American Yankees 8: What great Noah, Matthew, Patrick and Ryan all the cuffs on the Orioles as he hurled Jackson Vandegriff pitched two shut- early season baseball for both squads had RBIs. A's Savannah played a stel- a 1-hit shut-out over the last three out innings. Derek Thompson pitched that ended in a tie. For the Pirates, lar defensive game at three different innings. Despite quietly reducing the three shut-out innings to maintain the Garret Gomes caught two balls in positions. Shaun R. tagged a runner Orioles’ margin with four scores on lead. Second baseman, Drew Kardy, center and hit an impressive double. out at short-stop. A's Star of the game: aggressive base running by Von, Tyler made an outstanding catch by sprinting Gino Barbalinardo hit a loud double to Ryan Ong for an infield catch, strong Orth, and Justin Torres, the Rangers to right field. American's offense and centerfield. Riley Scott had a great day play at the mound, 3 for 3 when hitting were stifled by Orioles pitchers Garret defense remained strong even when at the plate hitting two doubles. One and 2 RBI's Bozdeck, Adams Doyle, and Tristan LNLL scored three runs. Bartlett's of Riley's doubles was a 3 run game 3/14: Yankees 12, Rangers 18: Webb who tallied 13 strikeouts with game winning catch shut the National tying double in the bottom of the 6th. Rangers played a strong game on both starter, Salhoff. Orioles' Star of the Giants down and Diesel Sorgdrager- Pitcher Ty Clappin came in and struck offense and defense in their 18 to 12 Game: Jake Salhoff Dreher got the save. out the side in extra innings. win over the Yankees. Rangers' Erik 3/14: Angels 7, Rangers 15: The 3/14: LNLL Pirates 0, LALL AAA Division: Giants 15, Red Sox Shock had the biggest contribution Rangers are on a winning streak with Giants12: Giants' Diesel Sorgdrager- 14: Giants' Connor Morgan kept the with a grand slam over the left field impressively high scoring in the last Dreher only gave up one hit in four game close with a stellar performance fence in the 2nd inning. Angeline Dil- few games.Impressive defensive work innings pitched. Aiden Bartlett led the on the mound. Catcher Christian Cor- lon also contributed by going 2 for 3. kept the Angels at bay. Rangers' Star of offense for the Giants by going three dero threw out two would-be base base Devin Ingersoll and Dylan Boyd both the game: Vinnie Vandersall who hit 3 for three. A solid effort from Kirk runners attempting to steal. Coby Elola The Phantom Lacrosse U-11 team faced off against the Diablo went 3 for 3 with multiple doubles for 3 with equally stellar performance Stempien and Travis Swartz helped lined a single to right field, driving in Venom on Saturday , winning 12-4. Goals by: Kinsey Claudino, while Noah Blake contributed defen- on defense. The second game ball goes lead the Giants to a 12-0 victory in two runs securing the walk-off vic- Jack Hansen, Bodhi English, Keenan Kheirolmoon and Jared sively with a play from third base to to #33 Brandon Vonn who pitched 4 four innings. tory for the Giants. Omar Sanchez of kick off a strong defensive stand in the innings and on multiple occasions McQuilliam. Assists by Lucas Wallin and Bodhi English. Great 4th inning as well as another out from fielded the ball from the mound despite (continued on page 8) work in the goal by Alec Phillips. Sunday, they found victory 2nd base in the final inning. Rangers' some unearthly bounces. Livermore National LL again, beating the Diablo Pincers 14-2. Goals by: Kinsey Star of the game: Erik Schock 3/14: Orioles 6, Yankees 13: It Livermore National Little League 3/14: Reds 15 vs. Athletics 4: The was a complete team effort in the results: Claudino, Bodhi English, Jared McQuilliam, Jack Hansen, A's fought hard against the undefeated Yankees' win. The Yankees' offensive Majors: National Pirates 8, Cornerstone Connor Lemmons, Ben Operin, James Foley and Alec Phillips. Reds. Despite the loss, the Athletics charge was led by Jose Cardenas and Legal Document Services Saves by Alec Phillips and Chase Parker. Great teamwork by played remarkably well. A's Jacob S. Dominic Shepard. The pair were on continued to be a hitting dynamo going base 6 times and drove in 4 runs. all, with great attack leadership by Kinsey Claudino and Ben 3 for 3 at bat for the 3rd straight game. Yankees' defense and pitching were NON-ATTORNEY RESOURCE Operin, unstoppable face-offs by Bodhi English, James Foley Patrick B. also hit well going 2 for 3, in also major factors in the win. In the and Nick Hall and an outstanding defense led by Alec Phillips addition to impressive defense as the first inning, Dominic Shepard made a (925) 337-7011 A's lead first-baseman. Ryan O., Noah diving catch in centerfield and turned a [email protected] and Aiden Noonan. L. and Lane I. were all able to get on double play by doubling up the runner base. Noah and Ryan earned credit for on second base. Starting pitcher, TC • Divorce/Custody 2 RBI's each. It was an incredible ef- Hill, pitched two solid innings, struck fort on the field that wasn't necessarily out 3 O's batters and allowed just one • Living Trust Packages, reflected in the scoreboard. A's Star of run. Andruw Navarro came on in relief the game: Anderson S. 2 for 2 at bat to close the game and seal a win for the Wills & Amendments and stopping multiple runners at 2nd Yankees.Yankees' Star of the Game: • Deeds base. The Reds defeated the A's with Dominic Shepard an awesome display of power hitting Major Division: 3/12: LALL Flexible Hours and impressive defense. The game Giants 7, LNLL Giants 3: LALL was featured 24 hits for the Reds with 1/3 hosted by the National Giants for the Check Us Out On Yelp! of those doubles--three by Colt Piazza first interleague game. The American Registered: Alameda County LDA #93 Exp. 9/14/2016. who went 3-3 with 3 runs scored and Giants took an early lead with the help I am not an attorney. I can only provide 5 RBI's. On his heels were teammates of Aiden Bartlett's bunt and Christian self help services at your specific direction. Aaron Cahilig (3-3, 3 runs scored, 3 RBIs), Sam Flynn (3-3, 2 runs scored, 3 RBI's), and Wyatt Watson-Bird (3-3, 2 doubles, 2 RBI's). Reds' Star of the game: Colt Piazza AA Division: 3/9: Giants 12, Reds 18: Every one of the Reds' players 3,000 GOODGUYS SWAP MEET FREE KIDS scored at least once. Seven players had multiple RBIs. Six players scored VEHICLES AUTOCROSS & VENDORS ENTERTAINMENT at least 2 times. Andrew led the team with 3 RBIs and Joey, Will, AJ, Tavey, Dylan and Xavier each had 2 RBIs. Doubles were logged by Andrew, Tavey, AJ and Anthony. It was a mul- tiple hit day for Joey, Will, Andrew, Anthony and Dylan. Other Notables: The Livermore Phantom U13 Purple played two close games Reds' Dylan got his first base hit as a baseball player (along with his second this past weekend finishing with a tie and a win. On Saturday, and third) today. Joey and Will teamed the U13 Purple team earned a tie against a very good Head up on a great infield play to force out Royce team from Oakland. The boys made a late game push the runner trying to go home on an to take the lead but the game ended on a last second goal infield hit. Dylan caught a line drive Full Throttle at 3B to end the 3rd inning. AJ pitched by the visitors to tie up the score. The Phantoms were led by 3 up and 3 down in the 4th with 2 Ks. their attack and middies who fought hard for every ground ball Reds' star of the game: Dylan - 3 for and shot. On Sunday, the Phantoms completed the comeback 3 today with 2 RBIs. Anthony - 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI. ! getting a win over the Elk Grove Gladiators. In a tight contest 3/10: Yankees 9, Rangers 7: Yan- Fun that saw the Phantoms behind for most of the game, the boys kees took an early lead in the top of the first with an RBI single by Jaden played confident in the final quarter scoring 4 goals to take Vassallo scoring Rylan Sullivan. After the lead. The team was led by strong goalkeeping and good the Yankees added to the lead with defense. The boys gave a tremendous effort over the two another 4 runs in the top of the second, the Rangers answered scoring three games winning many important ground balls and making runs closing the gap to two runs. That good passes in the box. Pictured above is goalkeeper, Josh would would remain the closest the Amick, making one of many saves this weekend. Pictured Rangers would come before the game was stopped after five innings due to below is Kelsey Sako of the Phantom U13 Purple clearing the darkness. Yankees spread the hitting ball from her defensive position. Kelsey would earn an assist around with all ten players recording on a goal from her pass. a hit and together racking up 14 in all. Zach Peeso was the winning pitcher after throwing 49 pitches and recording 6 strikeouts. Luther Hart threw one solid inning of middle relief and struck out one while holding the Rangers to only one earned run. Rylan Sullivan came in at the bottom of the fourth for the save, throwing 36 pitches over two innings and striking out six. 3/14: Reds(17) vs. Angels(9): Reds' Will and Jonny each hit a triple. Jonny, AJ and Andrew logged a double each. Anthony went a perfect 3 for 3. Our RBI leaders were Anthony (4) and 2 each by Eddie, Will, AJ, Andrew and Tavey. Eddie, Will, Jonny, AJ, Andrew, Xavier and Elijah all scored multiple runs. Jonny pitched a 3 up, 3 down inning in the 2nd. Elijah shook off getting hit by a pitch and quickly stole two bases. Other Notables: The Reds put up runs in each inning and sent an average of 7 batters per inning, which is continuing to help us with their run production. Reds' Star of the Game: Jonny Salcido. He had a double, triple and pitched a great first two innings. 3/14: Rangers 3, Yankees 6: five teams. Yankees came out ahead on Saturday The varsity girls won with 612 a big hit to the outfield that brought in despite late game heroics by Ranger 33RD points. They were followed by Heri- two runs for his team. hitters including a home run over the tage 543, James Logan 357, Liberty 3/14: River Bandits vs. Hot Rods: centerfield fence by Justin Matchett. 255, and Freedom 248. All of the players on both teams played Yankees' Luther Hart came out as the Varsity boys collected 495 points hard, displayed good sportsmanship Yankee starter and threw 70 pitches ALL AMERICAN to 411 for James Logan, 377 for and above all had fun. Star of the game: over three shutout innings. The Yan- Heritage, 267 for Freedom, and 52 Dylan Lange kees, meanwhile, made the most of for Liberty. Single A: 3/10: Orioles 7 Reds 10: only 5 hits including an inside the park GET-TOGETHER JV girls scored 631 points, Heri- Orioles' Nico Rodriguez hit a home home run by Riley Durrant. Yankees' tage 520, James Logan 343, Liberty run along the right field baseline in Rylan Sullivan proved once again why FEATURING ALL YEARS OF AMERICAN MADE OR POWERED HOT 103 and Freedom 91. the 1st inning. He also caught a fly he gets paid the big bucks (actually just JV boys saw James Logan win with ball at third base. Grant Weber fielded snacks) when he pitched out of a bases RODS, CUSTOMS, CLASSICS, MUSCLE CARS & TRUCKS! 574 points, Heritage 277, Freedom a grounder at shortstop and ran to get loaded third inning and threw another 244, Foothill 160 and Liberty 22. the runner out at 3rd. Wyatt Swartz shutout inning in the forth. Yankees' Foothill JV boys swam great, but sick- picked up a grounder close to 2nd and star of the game: Luther Hart ness limited the team to 5 swimmers. threw it to Kaden Temores at 1st for AAA Division: 3/9: Rangers 4, Orioles 8: The Rangers threatened MARCH 28 & 29 the out.Orioles' Star of the game: Nico Rodriguez In a game that featured five early. With only one out and the bases ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS I PLEASANTON, CA Livermore American LL lead changes, the Reds came out on top loaded in the first inning, Orioles’ Livermore American Little with a big fifth inning. The tying and starting pitcher, Jake Salhoff, struck SAT 8-5 & SUN 8-4 League results: winning runs were driven in by Aaron out the next two batters to end the Cahilig, who hit a three-run triple. Sam threat. In the bottom half of the first, T-Ball: 3/14: Storm vs. Mudcats: TM The Storm played a great game against Flynn and Wyatt Watson-Bird also hit Salhoff helped his cause by blasting a the Mudcats. Storm's Jack Burnett was triples in the game. Reds' Star of the line drive to the center field wall for an awarded a game ball for getting the first game: Aaron Cahilig inside-the-park home run, putting the infield out of the season when he fielded 3/11: Athletics 9, Rangers 19: It birds up 3-0. An inning later, following the ball and tagged first base. Jack also was a tough loss against the Rangers an RBI double by Bret Whitelaw and had three excellent hits throughout the but the A's learned a lot. There were an RBI single by Jacob Roach, Oriole REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE OR PURCHASE game. Jake Billdt was given a game some spectacular plays for the A's by slugger Jadon Compagna drilled a ball for his hit through the infield. Jake Patrick, Garin, Jacob, Lane and Noah bases-clearing double to center field TICKETS AT GOOD-GUYS.COM also played great defense while play- who all had 2 hits. A's Matt, Savanna, to end the inning and put the game 925.838.9876 ing second base. Nixon Hobbs played Philip, Anderson, Sean and Shaun who out of the Rangers’ reach. In relief, excellent defense at third base and had all had 1 hit. Jacob, Savannah, Garin, Rangers' pitcher, Brandon Von, put PAGE 8 - The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 'Uno' - Practical Film and Media Workshop (continued from page 7) sportsmanship and had tons of fun. It was a tie score. the Red Sox had big hit and knocked Yankees vs. Red Sox: Blake Young in two runs. Corey Stimpson had an Movie Premieres at the Vine Cinema nearly turned a double play. Adrien excellent outing, having pitched 4 solid Acuna hit a line drive double to cen- innings. James Theberge had a key hit terfield. After the game, the Rockies advancing runners. were introduced on the main field By Carol Graham AA Division: Athletics vs. Giants: along side all of Livermore National The Athletics showed strong pitching, Hester Wagner under- Little League’s teams in the opening stands that hard work is with Elias Ferran striking out three bat- day ceremony. ters in the 2nd inning. On offense, he Dodgers vs. Athletics: For the the catalyst for showcasing hit a single in the 1st and 6th innings. Athletics, Michael Pinter and Andrew Aiden Bessolo caught a fly ball in the talent. Rodriguez-Martin were great hitters. "Too often, many of 3rd for an out and later struck out three Roman Seronello made an awesome batters at the top of the 5th. The Giants play at first base and Marcello Mendez my students have been op- excelled at both offense and defense demonstrated all around solid playing and scored several runs. pressed or treated like they skills. For the Dodgers, Johnny Lee hit are not capable, and told that Nationals vs. Red Sox: For the an un-catch-able fly ball to center-field. Nationals, Caden Green hit a double Dane Pappas hit a terrific double. Reno there are things they cannot to start the game off and doubled in Bolyard was an impressive fielder do," says Wagner, Program the last inning then tied the game off throughout the game. a single from Tyler Laymon. Noah Director of the Practical Jacobs had a great defensive game with Film and Media Workshop a throw from left field to 3rd to get out the runner and stop the Red Sox from Christensen Wrestling whose students have de- The Christensen Middle School velopmental disabilities. "I going ahead. For the Red Sox, Ryan wrestling team earned 16 medals, Millies made an outstanding stop at 5 of them champions, last Saturday hope that seeing their work second base and a strong throw for the at the 23rd annual Bronco Classic out in the bottom of the first. Simran on the big screen with a full wrestling tournament at San Leandro house at a theater will help Chatha caught a fly ball in left field, High School. closing the bottom of the fourth inning. 8th grade team captain Mya the students to really see and He followed up his great defensive play Waechtler cruised through 3 matches, 2 with a double to left field. believe they are powerful by pin, one by major decision, to earn members of the world and A's vs. Red Sox: For the A's, her first championship of the season. Dominic Hurtado struck out two bat- Two other girl wrestlers earned 1st deserve to be recognized!" ters and threw to first for the third out place as well. 8th grader Zakiya Clark of the 1st inning. John Maloneytripled On Tuesday, March Cast and crew of "Uno" pose for a commemorative photo. also won all three of her matches, all by 24th, the students' thesis to bring in 2 runs. Jaden Snowden hit pin, to claim first place. Only 1 match a double in the 4th. For the Red Sox, made it to the 2nd round. Jalen Bets film "Uno" will premiere at one who lost his leg in the drome and cerebral palsy. with a screening of "Offices Chaz Patterson stopped a ground ball recorded 2 pins and one major decision at second and threw it to Jake Sekany Livermore's Vine Cinema Persian Gulf War. Each The Workshop, a 20-week and Accountants." to finish with a perfect 3-0 record and & Alehouse. All are invited for the out at first. Chaz also caught a first place medal. 8th grader Ethan has struggles to overcome, vocational program, focuses "It's a fantasy film which a line drive at third for an out. Jake Montesinos came in 1st place for the to attend the double feature learning that going it alone on providing students with takes the Dungeons and Sekany followed up his great fielding 2nd tournament in a row. He was 3-0 with two additional outs at first, one which includes the previous in life is sometimes not the hands-on, working knowl- Dragons' concept and inverts with 1 pin. semester's film, "Offices and thrown by Diego Flores. Diego Flores 7th grader Kyle Ericksen blew best approach. edge of film production the realities. The 'real' world led the team at bat in the bottom of away his competition also. He finished Accountants." "We knew we'd have the while increasing students' contains wizards and elves; the fourth with a double in left field. 3-0, all 3 by pin. Only one opponent Pirates vs. Rangers: Power pitcher "Currently, the disabil- game of Uno in the film, ability to work collabora- as they play the game they made it to the 2nd round. Anthony ity community is the most Tanner Breesch threw two strong in- Casillas, 7th grade, pulled out an over- but the title also alludes to tively, communicate effec- enter the mundane world nings in a game against the Rangers. time victory in his first match and then under-represented group in the solitary theme for each tively, and meet deadlines. of the corporate office, al- For the Rangers, Sam Milochik had a pinned his next opponent. He finished strong lead-off single backed by two the media. We have shown man and how that changes "It was really fun and though they find that world with a record of 2-1 and a 2nd place in Uno that talent extends to doubles by Jack Eaton. Trevor Straume medal. 7th grader Spencer Tadokoro through the film," says Wag- a good experience," says alluring and mysterious," smashed a three-run homer. came in 2nd place with a record of 2-1. all groups of people," adds ner. Sammy Justi, one of the 23 says Wagner. A Division: Red Sox vs. Athletics: He had one pin and nearly came in On Saturday, the Red Sox battled the Wagner. "I continue to be The screening begins student filmmakers. "It was "I hope the students first, losing 4-5 in the finals. 7th grade impressed by the focus, tal- A's in a game that went 5 innings. The heavyweight Owen Hopkins finished at 7 p.m. Tickets can be like nothing I was used to. I continue to become better Red Sox and A's both had multiple with a record of 2-1 and earned a 2nd ent and motivation of our purchased for $10 at www. liked getting to know differ- and better filmmakers," she web gems leading to numerous three place medal. out innings. Bryce Willis of the Sox students. We are a polished vinecinema.com or at the ent people." adds. "And that the audience 8th grader Joseph Fields pinned film crew. We have fun, but completed a double play with a nice his final opponent in the 3rd round Vine's box office, 1722 First The premiere will in- leaves with an increased catch at first base. Jayden Altizer hit and came in 3rd place. His record we work hard." Street. clude drawings for souvenirs awareness of and belief in two line drives to the outfield. For was 3-1. 8th grade heavyweight Angel the A’s, Kaison Pastorius stopped a Work on Uno began last "The money we raise from the film and donated the capabilities, talents and Romo continues to impress in his first August, when five students powerful line drive pitching and then year of wrestling. He had 2 pins and will continue to support prizes (including local wine skills of our students." threw to 1st base to get the runner out. one major decision. His record was developed and wrote the and grow the workshop as tasting, a personal training For more information, Jake Bradley hit an awesome ball into 3-1 and came in 3rd place. 7th grader center-field to get on base. script over a six-week pe- we build our resources and session, and Casse-Croute visit www.futures-explored. Chris Bepple was 3-1 and finished riod. Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks: The in 3rd place. He had 2 pins and one opportunities," says Wagner. Bakery gift certificate) along org or www.inclusionfilms. single A Red Sox took on the Diamond- technical fall. 7th grader Jordan Bets "We started with a poem "To educate our students com. backs Thursday in a battle that didn't came in 3rd place and had 3 wins. 1 lack defense. Riley Lambardo flashed called Paid Friends, which to be ready to work in this by pin and 2 by major decision. 6th is about how people with the leather with a great catch down grade girl Montse’ Arevalo came in ever-changing industry, hav- the first baseline. The Diamondbacks 3rd place. Her record was 3-1. disabilities are surrounded ing up-to-date software and Zone 7 Supports Salmon nearly turned a triple play. Oliver Wrestling in his first tournament, by people, but not peers, hardware is vital. It also Holmes had two extra base hits, includ- 6th grader Shane Waechtler had 2 pins, Zone 7 directors voted 6-0, with one abstention, to ap- ing a line shot in the left center gap. who are often paid to be allows us to enter our films both in the first round and came in third prove an agreement with Alameda County to contribute to Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks: For place with a record of 3-1. 7th grader there, like support workers, in festivals which raises the Dodgers ,Parker Pompilio had a project that will improve two culverts, and help facilitate Nick Tran had 2 wins by pin and fin- nurses, and drivers. The awareness for our program, an amazing day at the plate with two ished with a record of 2-2. He finished migration of steelhead farther up Stonybrook Creek in Sunol. huge line drives to center both for 2 poem discusses the writer's but more importantly helps in 4th place. 6th grade girl Ximena The decision was made at the director's meeting on Feb. RBI's. Also for the Dodgers, Amauri “X” Pulido had one pin and one win need to find a friend of to shift the perception of McCune went 4 for 4 at bat and made by major decision. She finished with 16. an important out catching a pop fly at her own who is not paid individuals with disabilities a record of 2-2 and came in 4th. The to spend time with her," Stonybrook Creek, a tributary to Alameda Creek, flows short stop. The Dbacks had a great team will be competing this Saturday in the public eye. As far as game both offensively and defensively. at Harvest Park middle school’s TOC says Wagner. "That was our we have come, we still need to the Bay. Steelhead have been seen along Alameda Creek Joey Osorio went 4 for 5 with a 2 run qualifying tournament in Pleasanton. and in Stonybrook Creek. double and Nate Graber and Dylan jumping off point for the to overcome judgments and Amador had big bats both going 4 for script. Our writers brain- low expectations of what Total cost of the project is $1.9 million, with the bulk of 4. Joey also made an unassisted double stormed and came up with our folks can do. We hope it coming from grants and federal appropriations. Zone 7 play catching a fly ball at pitcher and East Avenue Wrestling tagging the runner out at 2nd. Josh The East Avenue Middle School an overall outline for the to blow those issues away. staff has identified $123,000 in its budget that it can make Graber played hard at shortstop and wrestling team had five medalists at story. They wrote their own Our participants are super the 23rd Annual Bronco Wrestling available in working with the county to meet the county's caught 2 fly balls. versions of the script inde- talented and capable." share of $225,000. There will be negotiations with the county Diamondbacks vs. Nationals: The tournament on March 14. East Av- Single A Diamondbacks started the enue advanced two wrestlers to the pendently, which I then took The Practical Film and over the amount of the contribution. season off with a Bang. In four innings championship finals claiming two and melded into one which Media Workshop opened Director Sandy Figures abstained. He said he was worried of play, as a team, they racked up 32 gold-medals. we reviewed, tweaked and its doors in Livermore in singles, as well as 3 extra base hits off Seventh-grader Josiah Ventura about possible future implications in which Zone 7 would the bats of Dylan Amador, Sean Nelson (175-pounds) and eighth-grader locked into the version that 2013, when Joey Travolta's Cheyanne Smith (Hwt) each won gold later be tapped to give up water to support creek levels for and Gregory Brazil. The team made 10 was filmed. It is truly a col- Inclusion Films partnered the fish during a drought. defensive outs in the field including 2 medals in their weight division. Both Smith and Ventura had impressive laboration and everyone's with Futures Explored, Inc., fly ball catches by Joey Osorio. ideas were included in the Staff attorney David Aladjem said that the memorandum Dodgers vs. Athletics: For the tournaments pinning all their oppo- a nonprofit that provides of understanding for the project says that Zone 7 would not Dodgers, Raul Moreno went 4 for 4 nents to claim gold medals. Eighth- piece." life skills and work-related grader Marcus Shepard (109) went be responsible for any maintenance or repair of the project. at the plate, including a monster hit Uno tells the story of training to adults with de- down the third base line for a 3 run 2-2 for the day taking fourth place in Aladjem said that the provision of water would be included his weight division. a friendship between two velopmental disabilities, home run in the 2nd inning. Also for in the clause that holds Zone 7 free of any maintenance the Dodgers, Tyler Harris caught a pop Sixth-graders Matt Anderson men, one with autism and including autism, Down syn- fly at pitcher then made a double play (160) took third place in his weight obligation. and had 3 RBI's.For the A’s, Harmon division and Angel Martinez (105) Skeen caught a line drive in centerfield took fourth place. Anderson had a very and threw it to 2nd for the out. When exciting final match pinning his final Harmon came up to bat, he hit the opponent in the consolation finals.. ball deep into left field helping the Angel Martinez had the fastest pin for the team pinning one of his opponents Second City Performing at the Bankhead player on 2nd get to 3rd and Harmon made it to 2nd. Jamier Snowden got in 13 seconds in the first round. on base after hitting a powerful line Over 350 wrestlers from 20 middle “The Second City Hits of modern day politics and drive straight down the 3rd base line schools competed in the tournament. Home” brings to the Bank- politicians. into the outfield. head Theater a night of The Bankhead Theater is T-Ball: Yankees Vs. Phillies: The Half Marathon Yankees' LJ Parra and Nolan McClung Livermore Half Marathon will be improvisation and sketch located at 2400 First Street nearly completed a 4-3 double play. held March 28. comedy tailored for local in downtown Livermore. The Phillies displayed solid hitting and Race organizers encourage run- fielding as well. A good performance ners to register soon for the 13.1 mile audiences. Tickets to all shows can be by both teams. race through the scenic vineyards of Legendary Chicago- purchased at the box office, Rockies vs. Giants: The Rockies Northern California. based comedy group The online at www.bankhead- put together a solid effort fielding & Recently named the Livermore batting. Kaylee Bruan led the way with Destination Event Partner of the Year, Second City helped launch theater.org or by calling solid defense. She also hit 3 singles the race start, finish and RunLiv Wine the careers of such super- 373-6800. and drove in 3 runs. Sarah Theberge and Music Festival will take place in hit 3 singles and drove in 3 runs. Gavin historic Downtown Livermore. stars as Bill Murray, Tina Mills hit 3 singles. Ashton Young hit Weekend highlights include the Fey, Steve Carell and Amy two singles and loaded the bases twice. RunLiv Expo and RunLiv Wine and Poehler. Rockies vs. Yankees: The Rock- Music Festival featuring wine from ies gave a solid team effort to field local wineries, beer from Eight Bridges In “The Second City Hits Second City in action grounders and get batters out on base Brewing Company, and the best food Home,” some of today’s Barrel Tasting or running. Cohen Knuth stopped and music Livermore has to offer. unconventional approach sharp political satire on Fri- a grounder and tagged out the base To register or access more in- brightest comedy stars shine March 21 & 22 runner in the 2nd. He also stopped a formation about the Livermore Half a spotlight on the heart of to creating and perform- day evening, May 1, 2015. $5 per person grounder and threw out the base runner ing comedy based on im- Members of The Capitol Marathon, visit www.runlivermore. Livermore, finding the fun in Noon-4:30pm at first in the 3rd. He hit 2 singles and com. provisational games. Their Steps combine personal ex- drove in a run. Dylan Stites stopped a such hometown topics as the Taste young wines grounder and put out the running trying Nominations Sought wine industry, high science spontaneous, interactive perience working on The to go from 2nd to 3rd. He also hit a style appealed to a younger Hill with musical, acting, from the barrel. double in the first and a single in the for Coach of the Year at the labs, and the world’s Music & Food 3rd. Kade Wilder hit two key hits in Is there a high school Coach this fastest rodeo, mixed in with generation of both perform- improv and sheer comedic the first and 3rd that cleared the infield academic year who made a difference ers and audiences, and took talent as they present an 1356 S. Livermore Ave. and rolled to the fence to drive in a total in sports training and will also have a classic sketches, songs and of 3 runs for the Rockies. positive impact on the rest of a person's traditional stand-up comedy equal opportunity skewering (925) 447-8941 life? There is chance to thank that per- improv from their archives. Dodgers vs.Pirates: Kieran Luu The Second City returns in an entirely new direction. earned a fantastic out for the Pirates son by nominating him or her for the Now celebrating 54 years of by tagging out a player at 3rd base. Tri-Valley Sports Final Outstanding to the Bankhead Theater Livermore Cinemas Austin Ryan's consistent hitting kept High School Coach of the Year Award. for one performance only cutting-edge comedy, The the Pirates' offense charged. Jacob "This will be the fifth year of our outstanding high school athletic at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Second City is considered Insurgent (pg13)–cc 12:55 1:15 3:50 4:20 6:45 7:25 9:40 Gandara hit two un-catchable balls that Insurgent (pg13)–3d-dbox 11:55 2:50 5:45 8:40 kept the Dodgers on their toes. Matt awards for students.” said TV30 Exec- March 26, 2015. a Chicago landmark and a Naward's terrific hitting brought in utive Director Melissa Tench-Stevens. national treasure. gunman (r) 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:50 “The coach motivates and provides The Chicago Tribune several runners throughout the game. “The Second City Hits do you believe? (pg13) 12:30 3:30 6:30 9:30 Carlo Traverso demonstrated amazing guidance to the students and many has called The Second City batting skills at all of his at-bats. As, times their support is so powerful it “a comedy powerhouse.” Home” is part of the 2014- Cinderella (pg) 11:50 12:35 1:50 2:35 3:45 4:30 5:35 pitcher, Avery Lockhart showed quick influences the students for the rest of 6:50 7:30 8:35 9:35 their lives. We thought it was important However, when it opened 2015 LVPAC Presents fielding skills. Oliver O'Bryan batted run all night (r) 12:55 3:50 6:45 9:45 several solid hits to bring in Dodgers' to recognize the coach’s dedication season which features ac- with this award." its doors in December 1959, runners. no one could have guessed claimed performers in mu- kingsman: the secret service (r) 12:50 3:50 6:50 9:50 Rockies vs. Dodgers: The Rock- To nominate a favorite coach, McFarland usa (pg) 12:10 3:15 6:30 9:35 go to www.tv30.org and click on the it would become one of the sic, dance, comedy and other ies’ Raymond Hewlett showed off his focus (r) 7:00 9:35 superstar fielding skills by making an banner at the top of the website. Fill most influential and prolific performing arts. Tickets awesome catch at third base for an out the short form. The winner will spongebob movie: sponge out of water (pg) 11:55 2:20 4:50 be announced at this year’s Tri-Valley are $52 or $29 for adults out. He was awarded the very first comedy venues in the world. chappie (r) 7:05 9:55 game ball of the season. Kaylee Bruan Sports Final Outstanding Athletic Under the leadership of and $16 for students. Also Awards Event taking place on May paddington (pg) 11:55 2:20 4:40 finished the game with solid hit and a Paul Sills, Howard Alk and appearing this season will home run. Both the Rockies and the 28, 2015 at the Robert Livermore preview March 26th: Community Center. The deadline to be The Capitol Steps with Dodgers worked hard, showed good Bernie Sahlins, the group de- get hard (r) 7:00 9:50 submit the nomination is May 1, 2015. veloped an experimental and their annual evening of razor

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Clara Fanelli shoe Thompson’s solo trek Ryan Daniel wasn't my fault." One day, Club. ducing vegetable garden, Resident of Livermore across the Sierras carrying Rossknecht stepping off the boat to go He met the love of his supplying family and friends since 1985 The Nevada Appeal in his Jan. 6, 1993-March 1, 2015 to work, she missed the dock life, Eileen Mew, in 1937 with wonderful choices. For Aug. 4, 1926-March 5, 2015 backpack, just as Snow- Ryan was welcomed into and fell into the water, high and they married within many years he even pro- Clara Fanelli passed shoe carried the mail in the this world on January 6, heels and all. months. Through their long vided grapes to Nevada City away on Thursday before 1860’s. He and some friends 1993 by Perhaps her best line lives together their home- Winery. Greg’s main focus dawn, in then formed a ski touring his par- was "When I was a reporter towns included Oakland, was always on his family. her bed group to make annual mid- ents, Dan I couldn't spell. I couldn't San Lorenzo, San Ramon, He is preceded in death at home. winter east-west traverses and Amy spell until I became an edi- Grass Valley and Livermore. by his loving wife of 58 She died of the Sierra Nevada, and Rossknecht tor." He served his country during years, Eileen, his parents, without together with friend Ron Ko- at Kaiser She moved to Burney 12 World War II and the Korean his brothers William and suffer- rner founded the “Friends of Hospital years ago when her house in War in the U.S. Navy as a Harold, and his sister Teresa. ing, of Snow Creek Lodge,” a group in Walnut the Santa Cruz Mountains member of the Naval Trans- He leaves behind his sister, heart that worked successfully to Creek. burned to the ground. port Service. He worked for Mary Kaufman, and his 7 failure. stop the planned demolition Ryan Nancy was a giver. In the Southern Pacific Rail- children: Gregory Smith, Jr. Clair of this historic old lodge. joined his Burney, she helped the elder- road for many years on the (Roberta), Brian Smith, Sr. touched Having discovered the brother ly by driving them to medi- Belt Line in Alameda until (Janice), Elaine Davis (Guy), many fascinations of Yosemite Rick and cal appointments in Red- he joined the Oakland Fire Patricia Buti (Wayne), lives during his college years, sister Katie to complete our ding, taking them shopping Department in 1946. Being Sheila Geldermann, Berna- with her he launched a campaign to family. Ryan was loved by or helping in their homes. a fireman was one of his dette Revak (Stuart), and most positive outlook on climb all the high points all four of his grandparents, An animal lover, she was proudest accomplishments. Kathleen Bartels (Michael). life and faith in God’s plan in the Park — a campaign Gus and Nona Rossknecht, known in the local Safeway He retired from the OFD His descendants include 27 for all of us. She was a that frequently diverted him and Vern and Iona Hansen, as The Cat Lady because she in 1968. grandchildren, 32 great- beacon of encouragement into other explorations and we are hopeful they are in bought so much cat food, not Since he was mechani- grandchildren, and 5 great- for everyone who knew excursions. Together with heaven greeting him. All his just for her cats, but also for cally inclined he was often great grandchildren, 64 in her, especially those at the son Grant he wrote The Dis- Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, the town strays. found wrenching on autos all, including 5 named after Livermore Senior Center, covery of Yosemite 1833, loved and spoiled him with She is survived by a niece in the driveway of the old 15 him. Silver Oaks Manor, the lo- as they explored the wild affection as he became the and three nephews of the Os- Engine firehouse in down- Visitation will be Thurs- cal VA Hospital and other back country and detailed baby to both sides of our terberger family in Dubuque town Oakland. With a grow- day, March 19, beginning at nursing homes. She worked the route of the Walker Ex- families. as well as great- and great- ing family he always had a 5 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at many senior facilities pedition’s trek through the Ryan attended Croce Ele- great nephews and nieces. second job as a mechanic at Callaghan’s Mortuary, and volunteered as a Social Yosemite Region. Copies mentary School, Christensen Her California survivors for Anderson Brothers in 3833 East Ave., Livermore. Director and Coordinator. of this book now reside in Middle School, LHS and he include Charlie, Molly and San Lorenzo and then AAA A Funeral Mass will be said Clara was born in Phila- the Bancroft Library at U.C. graduated from Vineyard Marlene Michelson and Equipment in Oakland. at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March delphia, PA, as the first gen- Berkeley and in the Cali- School in June 2011. He Crickett McNealy, all mem- He and Eileen traveled the 20, at St. Michael’s Church, eration of Italian emigrants, fornia Historical Society’s wrestled, played basketball, bers of her adopted family. world including trips to Rus- 458 Maple St., Livermore. Josephine and Carmen Bor- library in San Francisco. but baseball is where he Donations in her mem- sia, Mexico, Australia, Japan In lieu of flowers, do- da. She is survived by her His love for travel was shined. He loved to fish ory may be made to animal and the family homesteads nations may be made in two sisters and a brother legendary, and was a high with his dad and brother, charities. in Ireland and England. He his memory to St. Vincent who live back East. In Cali- point of his life. He and and wouldn't miss the op- Her life will be celebrated continued to travel after his de Paul Society of St. Mi- fornia, Clair is survived by Dolores took many cruises portunity to hangout with Sunday, April 26 in Santa beloved Eileen passed away chael’s, 458 Maple St., her son and families, includ- around the world through- his dog, Shady. Ryan will Cruz. Email marlene.mi- in 1996. Livermore, CA 94550 ing 4 great grandchildren. out the years and had many be remembered as a loving, [email protected] for He prided himself on Arrangements by Cal- A Memorial Mass was adventures. He cherished caring, sensitive person with details. always having a well-pro- laghan Mortuary. held at at St. Michael’s the photo son-in-law Chris- a big spirit and personality Church on March 16. Burial topher had framed for him to match. followed at St. Michael’s Kenneth Olsen Sr. showing him in the exact A Celebration of Life Kenneth Olsen Sr., 82 Cemetery. pose as Halliburton in front will be held at the Rob- of Livermore, passed away Arrangements by Cal- of the Taj Mahal. During the ert Livermore Community 3-12-2015 in Livermore, Ca. laghan Funeral Home. Stress Expert Scheduled 1980’s he retraced the silk Center, 4444 East Ave., Funeral service and buri- route from China into Rus- Livermore, CA 94550 on al will be at St. Michaels to Speak at Las Positas John Robert Hiskes sia, and once took an all-day Saturday, March 21, 2015 Cemetery, 3885 East Ave- 5-30-1928 to 2-19-2015 train trip to Padua Italy just from 1-3 PM. nue, Liver- The Las Positas Col- Memoir, and The Trouble It is with great love and so he could see Galileo’s In lieu of flowers please more, Ca. lege Psychology department with Testosterone. He is sadness that the family of ancient old lectern, kept in a give to the SPCA or your 94550 on will host a talk by world also a frequent contributor John R. Hiskes announces locked room. Daughter Rob- favorite charity. Thursday renowned stress expert Dr. to numerous scientific jour- John’s passing on Thursday in was born on his birthday. 3-19-2015 Robert Sapolsky. nals and popular magazines, evening February 19, 2015, Every year they always had at 1:00 pm. He will speak at the including Discover, The the night of the rare plan- Nancy Ward dinner together, just the two May. 27, 1934 ~ March 2, 2015 Kenneth college on Wednesday, New Yorker, and Scientific etary of them, including the year Resident of Burney, CA was born to March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in American, and he writes a align- Robin spent in Bordeaux, Nancy Ward, a former Bertel and the main theater of the col- ment biweekly column for the when they met in Paris. city editor of the Contra Mae Olsen lege's Mertes Center for Wall Street Journal entitled of the He loved astronomy and Costa Times and the Tri- 6-18-1932. the Arts. Admission is $15 crescent "Mind & Matter." In 2008, hand-built two telescopes Valley Herald, died Monday He worked as an Elec- for the general public and National Geographic & PBS moon, including grinding the lens. $10 for students. Tickets at Mercy Hospital in Red- tronic Technician/ Coordina- aired the acclaimed special Venus, They currently reside in his ding. She was 80. can be purchased online tor for Lawrence Livermore "Stress: Portrait of a Killer and observatory at the family A resident of nearby Bur- lab. at:brownpapertickets.com/ Mars. cabin at Truckee. An avid ney, she had a long newspa- event/1357959. " featuring Dr. Sapolsky and He enjoyed Family, Hu- his research on the subject. It fol- jogger, he and Dolores won per career in both editorial mor, Baseball, electronics Visitors are reminded The Las Positas Col- lowed the costume division of the and advertising and later in and computers, aviation, that the campus has a $2 complications of a recent Bay to Breakers race twice portrait sales. history, travel, you control parking fee. Daily parking lege Psychology Depart- illness. He was surrounded during the 1980’s. He ran the After school in her home- and remote control planes, permits are available from ment regularly presents by his loving family. Dipsea race 21 times, and town of Dubuque, Iowa, outdoor adventures, and life vending machines in the world-renowned speakers John was born in Chicago was presented with a plaque Nancy served for seven in general. campus parking lots. and events for students and on May 30, 1928, and raised on his 80th birthday which years in the U.S. Navy. Kenneth is survived by Tri-Valley residents. For there. He was the loving son Sapolsky's presentation is permanently embedded While stationed at Great Cecilia, Kenneth, Michael "Why Zebras Don't Get more information, contact of John and Alice Hiskes, in the 80th stair at the begin- Lakes Naval Station, she and Allen Instructor Ernest Jones at close brother of Donald Ulcers" is based on his best- ning of the Dipsea trail. worked as a public informa- Condolences may be selling book, in which he (925) 424-1217 or ejones@ Hiskes and sister-in-law John retired from the tion officer. emailed to kolsensr@out- explores the relationship be- laspositascollege.edu. Ruth, beloved husband and Lawrence Livermore Na- After a stint as a reporter, look.com The college is located at best friend of Dolores G. tween stress, stress-related tional Laboratory in 1991, sports writer and photogra- 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Hiskes, devoted father of diseases, and coping. "We still pursuing a wide range pher on a Peoria, Ill., news- Gregory Smith, Sr. Livermore. Robin Hiskes Caproni, John of interests including travel, paper, she left the Midwest are very excited to wel- Grant Hiskes, son-in-law come one of the true giants cosmology, history, archeol- in the '60s for the Bay Area. Christopher Caproni. He had ogy, astronomy, and religion. She was hired as a reporter of modern science back to a special bond with and love He searched for Fremont’s on The Pittsburg Post Dis- Las Positas College for this for grandchildren Connor cannon as well as joining the patch, worked as city editor fascinating and informa- Grant Caproni and Austenne search for Amelia Earhart. on The Tri-Valley Herald in tive discussion," said Ernie Nicole Caproni. More recently, he and friend Livermore and then as city Jones, LPC psychology Following high school, Jim Wilson had formed instructor. editor on The Contra Costa On Friday, March 13, he served in the Coast Guard the “Livermore Theologi- Sapolsky is a professor Times in the early 80s. 2015, Gregory Smith, Sr. as an electronic technician, cal Society,” a loosely knit In the Times newsroom, of biology and neuroscience attending to all the light- group that hashed out thorny passed away peacefully sur- Nancy was known for her rounded by his 7 children. at Stanford University, a re- houses up and down the theological questions over malapropisms, which staff search associate with the In- west coast. This instilled dinner, and he was a member Gregory Michael Smith recorded in a computer file. was born on September 29, stitute of Primate Research a deep love for all things of the NNBC (The No-Name Samples include: "Frankly California and further devel- 1918 to Edward and Chris- at the National Museum of Book Club). comprised pri- Charlotte, I don't give a Kenya, and a recipient of a oped his love for travel and marily of fellow employees tine Smith in San Francisco, damn." "Ancient Orange." one of 5 children. He grew MacArthur "Genius" Fel- adventure, which first began at LLNL. "We have a story coming when he read Halliburton’s up roaming the hills of the lowship. Widely acknowl- John was much loved, on Ruben's Cube." "The edged as one of the one of Royal Road to Romance as and he will be greatly East Bay after moving there surveys are unanimous," for his mother’s health. As the best scientist-writers a Christmas gift given to him missed. Family and friends she said, explaining that by his mother when he was are invited to a celebra- a youth, he would caddy at of our time, Dr. Sapolsky you don't have to sign your golf courses throughout the a young boy. tion of his life on April 11, name. "We're going to cut has authored several books He married the love of 2015, at 11:00 at the Liver- Bay Area, his favorite being including Why Zebras Don't the story to rhythms." old Castlewood Country his life Dolores in 1951, more Unitarian-Universalist She lived on a 54-foot Get Ulcers, A Primate's and moved once and for Church, 1893 North Vasco houseboat in the Pittsburg all to California, where he Road, Livermore. Marina at that time, which received a Ph.D. in Theoreti- In lieu of flowers, con- prompted several comments: cal Physics at the University sider donating to: “Rotary "I think I'll just go home and of California in Berkeley. Club of Livermore,” POBox bounce against the dock," Obituary/ Following receipt of the 694, Livermore CA 94551, she said. "The last time I Ph.D. they moved to Liver- with a notation to “Fund tried to dock at the River- more, where he pursued a READY tutoring program view, I ripped all the cleats Memoriam Policies career in atomic and molec- in memory of John Hiskes.” out of the pier. But hey, it ular physics and magnetic fusion which involved nu- Obituaries are published in merous trips to Europe and the Soviet Union, including The Independent at no charge. There is a small charge a year-long assignment in Abingdon, England, and a for photographs in the obituaries. memorable summer in Paris Indexed Annuity with a at the Ecole Polytecnic. Recently he discovered a Guaranteed gift for tutoring, and was Memoriam ads can also be placed in in much demand as a math LIFE TIME INCOME RIDER tutor for junior-high-school The Independent when families want to honor the students through the Rotary club. John & Dolores joy- 12% BONUS memories of their loved ones. There is a charge for fully resided with their two children in Livermore until No Sales Charges memoriam ads,based on the size of the ad. moving to The Redwoods retirement home in Mill Valley two years ago. Contact: Bob Reina John was Grant’s scout 925.784.8718 or [email protected] Please send an email to leader and president of the local branch of the Sierra Reina Financial Network [email protected] Club. One icy winter he rec- CA LIC #0654373 reated the legendary Snow- PAGE 10 - The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 Wines Due March 25 for Uncorked Competition by Laura Ness If you haven’t experienced Garre’s new café yet, visit The event is presented by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers This weekend will feature barrel tasting at Livermore that on your way to Bodegas Aguirre, where you must try Association. Tickets and information can be found at the associa- Valley wineries. With wineries hosting special tastings on the Cabernet Franc and his lovely Malbec as well. tion's website, www.lvwine.org. March 21 and 22 from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day. Drop into Les Chenes for a delightful seated wine and Reminder for Tri Valley Conservancy Competition It’s hard not to make a good choice when putting together cheese pairing experience, where your palate will be pleas- Those who make commercially available wine from an itinerary. However, if you haven’t been out to the far end antly piqued by the most excellent pas de deux that Candice Livermore Valley grapes, are invited to enter the "Uncorked" of Tesla lately, you might want to make a trip out there to has created. She and Richard serve up the kind of exemplary Competition. Make haste, as the entry deadline is March 25. catch the last of the pure emerald green hills covered with winery hospitality that makes people want to return again The competition is open only to wines made from grapes the most outrageous mustard ever and accented with happy and again. The Roussanne is so totally French in style: wait grown in the Livermore Valley AVA. All wines entered looking poppies. a bit before you down that bottle. On the other hand, the must be available for retail sale, and indicate the Livermore Some things of note if you haven’t been out past Vasco on Primitivo is so ready to rock, you’ll be happy to share with Valley AVA or San Francisco Bay Appellation on the label. Tesla in a while: Darcie Kent’s property, the former Cedar friends, accompanied by some BBQ. Wines are to be delivered by 5pm on Wednesday, March Mountain, is undergoing a major transformation, with the Barrel Tasting Participants 25, 2015 to: Tri-Valley Conservancy, 1457 First Street, beautiful former Ault residence turned into a delightfully Visit 35 Participating Wineries: 3 Steves Winery, Bent Creek Livermore, California comfortable tasting room with a front porch that now looks Winery, Big White House Winery, Boa Ventura de Caires, Caddis Deliveries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., out on the recently cleared vineyard land, awaiting new Winery, Charles R Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Crooked Vine Monday – Friday. Call or email if there is a need to make Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Dante Robere Vineyards, Darcie Kent, special arrangements to drop off wine. 925-449-8706, planting. Eagle Ridge Vineyard, Eckert Estate Winery, Ehrenberg Cellars, Farther up Tesla, you can see the energetic spring growth [email protected] El Sol Winery, Fenestra Winery, Garre' Vineyard & Winery, John All wines entered will be tasted in a pre-screening by at Julio Covarrubias’s vineyard, known as Casa de Vinas: Evan Cellars, Las Positas Vineyards, Les Chênes Estate Vineyards, truly a family operation that is showing great promise for Longevity Wines, McGrail Vineyards & Winery, Mitchell Katz a panel of local winemakers on April 1. The final judging Bordeaux varieties, as well as Petite Sirah. Julio is particu- Winery, Murrieta's Well, Nottingham Cellars, Occasio Winery, will take place on April 8 at Casa Real. larly excited about the Malbec coming off this vineyard: Page Mill Winery, Pat Paulsen Vineyard, Retzlaff Estate Winery, Mark your calendars for the April 9th Uncorked! Cel- he and Colin Cranor at Nottingham have formed quite the Rodrigue Molyneaux, The Steven Kent Winery, Stony Ridge ebration & Awards, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Casa Real at Ruby Hill partnership in taking this vineyard to the next level. Winery, Vasco Urbano Wine Co., Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Winery. See the TVC website at www.trivalleyconservancy. Room, Winemakers Studio, Wood Family Vineyards. org for tickets and information.

Learn about Ants • Civic Arts Commission-1 no more” on Tuesday, April 21, is available to lecture in French the survey will be entered into The winners will be an- Ants will the topic of a Sun., Youth member for a 2-year term 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at First Church and English. a raffle to win a free birthday nounced at the end of the March 22 program presented by • Economic Vitality Com- of Christ, Scientist, Livermore, party at VCM. Odds of winning luncheon. the Livermore Area Recreation mittee-1 representative from located at 263 S. N Street. Ad- Operation Kidsafe will depend on the number of and Park District ranger staff. each of the following categories: mission is free. Operation Kidsafe will be at entries received. Doggy Day Set Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at Business At-Large, Commercial “This one hour presentation the Pleasanton Automall March To take the survey, go to: Doggy Day will be held on 2 p.m. at the Sycamore Grove Services Firm, Environmental introduces prayer as a means 23 through 28. http://www.shortwebsurvey. Main Street in downtown Pleas- Reservable Picnic Area. Industry, High Technology, of dealing with the emotional, The free digital fingerprint com/VCM9 anton on Saturday, March 28. Their strength is legendary, Residential Real Estate Broker, mental and physical issues stem- and photo safety program will Stop into participating shops as is their ability to ruin a picnic Residential Real Estate Devel- ming from unhealed anger,” says be provided along with safety Bidding Underway and restaurants with dog friendly or raid the kitchen pantry – ants opment Nanouche. She will share how tips. 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People can already making donations to Valley Hu- program to look into the life of • Library Commission-1 and will offer tips on how to The Pleasanton Automall is bid on an exciting array of items mane Society, a Pleasanton non- these little critters and explore member, 1 Youth member for a move forward on the path to located at 4355 Rosewood Dr., available through the event’s profit organization that works some of the species found 2-year term forgiveness and healing. Pleasanton. No appointment is Silent Auction. to save and improve the lives around the world. Canceled if • Parks and Recreation Com- Nanouche trained and prac- required. Prizes in this year’s auction of companion animals. More raining. 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Signature of Registrants 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. show cause why the petition ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE LEGAL NOTICES Ave., Livermore, CA 94550, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual is hereby registered by the :s/: Sherry M. Lemas NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE should not be granted. If no FOR CHANGE OF NAME FOR INFORMATION following owner(s): This statement was filed with FILE NO. 501624 transact business using the FOR CHANGE OF NAME written objection is timely Case No. HG15760185 ON PLACING Susan Randi, 546 Tyler Ave., the County Clerk of Alam- The following person(s) doing fictitious business name(s) Case No. HG15760177 filed, LEGAL NOTICES Livermore, CA 94550 eda on February 17, 2015. business as: Jetson Promo- listed above on 6/16/2004. the court may grant the peti- SUPERIOR COURT OF tion without a hearing. Call 925-243-8000 This business is conducted Expires February 17, 2020. tions, 970 Bellflower St., Signature of Registrants SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, The Independent Legal No. COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual Livermore, CA 94551, is :s/: Heather Corbett Ford CALIFORNIA, 3763. Published February NOTICE OF HEARING TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT The registrant has not yet hereby registered by the This statement was filed with COUNTY OF ALAMEDA 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. a. Date: 5/8/2015 PERSONS: FILE NO. 501381 begun to transact business following owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda TO ALL INTERESTED using the fictitious business Mark Aaron Handelman, 970 on January 23, 2015. Expires Time: 8:45 AM The following person(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PERSONS: name listed above. Bellflower St., Livermore, January 23, 2020. Dept: 503 1.Petitioner: doing business as: A Cut NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants CA 94551 The Independent Legal No. b. The address of the court is: Supriya Sohal Above Construction, 2658 FILE NO. 501355 1.Petitioner: :s/: Susan Randi This business is conducted 3766. Published February Hayward Hall of Justice filed a petition with this court 5th Street, Livermore, CA The following person(s) doing Rajan Sohal This statement was filed with by an Individual 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. 24405 Amador Street for a decree changing names 94550, is hereby registered business as: Lemongrass filed a petition with this court the County Clerk of Alam- The registrant has not yet Hayward, CA 94544 as follows: by the following owner(s): Thai Restaurant, 2216 First FICTITIOUS BUSINESS for a decree changing names eda on February 13, 2015. St., Livermore, CA 94550, begun to transact business NAME STATEMENT as follows: Present Name: Kyle Daniel Plotz, 2658 5th 3.a. A copy of this Order To Expires February 13, 2020. is hereby registered by the using the fictitious business FILE NO. 500531 Present Name: Supriya Sohal Street, Livermore, CA 94550 Show Cause shall be pub- Proposed Name: The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): name listed above. The following person(s) doing Ahana Monga Sohal This business is conducted lished at least once each Supriyaa Sohal 3762. Published February Kanitta Manyasthien, 3029 Signature of Registrants business as: Law Offices of Proposed Name: by an Individual week 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. Carlson Blvd., El Cerrito, :s/: Mark Handelman Matthew B. Ford, 2068 1st Aahana Monga Sohal The registrant has not yet for four successive weeks 2.THE COURT ORDERS that FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94530 This statement was filed with St, Livermore, CA 94550, begun to transact business prior all persons interested in this NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alam- is hereby registered by the 2.THE COURT ORDERS that using the fictitious business to the date set for hearing on matter appear before this FILE NO. 501380 by an Individual eda on February 23, 2015. following owner(s): all persons interested in this name listed above. the petition in the following court The following person(s) doing The registrant has not yet Expires February 23, 2020. Matthew B. Ford, 2068 1st St, matter appear before this Signature of Registrants newspaper of general circu- at the hearing indicated business as: Totally FUN- begun to transact business The Independent Legal No. Livermore, CA 94550 court :s/: Kyle Plotz lation, printed in this county: below draising, 2442 Research using the fictitious business 3765. Published February This business is conducted at the hearing indicated This statement was filed with The Independent Newspaper to show cause, if any, why the Drive, Livermore, CA 94550, name listed above. 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. by an Individual below the County Clerk of Alam- 2250 First St petition for change of name is hereby registered by the Signature of Registrants FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant began to to show cause, if any, why the eda on February 17, 2015. Livermore, CA 94550 should not be granted. Any following owner(s): :s/: Kanitta Manyasthien NAME STATEMENT transact business using the petition for change of name Expires February 17, 2020. person objecting to the name Sherry M. Lemas, 1220 Hill- This statement was filed with FILE NO. 500497 fictitious business name(s) should not be granted. Any The Independent Legal No. Dated: February 26, 2015 changes described above crest Ave, Livermore, CA the County Clerk of Alam- The following person(s) do- listed above on 1/29/2000. person objecting to the name 3761. Published February /s/: Winifred Y. Smith must file a written objection 94550 eda on February 13, 2015. ing business as: Monarch Signature of Registrants changes described above 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. Judge of the Superior Court that includes the reasons for This business is conducted Expires February 13, 2020. Counseling Services, 2068 :s/: Matthew Ford must file a written objection FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the objection at least two by an Individual The Independent Legal No. 1st St, Livermore, CA 94550, This statement was filed with that includes the reasons for NAME STATEMENT The Independent court The registrant has not yet 3764. Published February is hereby registered by the the County Clerk of Alameda the objection at least two FILE NO. 501327 Legal No. 3768. days before the matter is begun to transact business 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. following owner(s): on January 23, 2015. Expires court The following person(s) do- Published March 5, 12, 19, scheduled to be heard and using the fictitious business Heather Corbett Ford, 2068 January 23, 2020. days before the matter is ing business as: SNR Legal 26, 2015. must appear at the hearing to name listed above. 1st St, Livermore, CA 94550 The Independent Legal No. scheduled to be heard and Assistant Services, 546 Tyler show cause why the petition This business is conducted 3767. Published February must appear at the hearing to The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 - PAGE 11

should not be granted. If no Silvergate Drive, Dublin, CA 19, 26, April 2, 2015. the County Clerk of Alam- the personal representative personal representative, as Adopt a new best friend: ANNOUNCEMENTS eda on February 24, 2015. defined in section 58(b) of written objection is timely 94568 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS will be required to give notice TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal Expires February 24, 2020. the California Probate Code, 155) NOTICES filed, This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT to interested persons unless Rescue, offers animals for The Independent Legal No. or (2) 60 days from the date the court may grant the peti- by an Individual FILE NO. 501224 they have waived notice or adoption every Saturday “NOTICE TO READERS: tion without a hearing. The registrant began to trans- 3776. Published March 12, consented to the proposed of mailing or personal deliv- and Sunday, excluding most California law requires that The following person(s) do- 19, 26, April 2, 2015. ery to you of a notice under act business using the ficti- ing business as: Affordable action.) The independent ad- holidays. On Saturdays from contractors taking jobs that NOTICE OF HEARING tious business name(s) listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ministration authority will be section 9052 of the California 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are total $500 or more (labor Custom Signs, LLC, 5675 Probate Code. Other Cali- a. Date: 5/8/2015 above on February 15, 2015. Arlene Way, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT granted unless an interested available at the Pleasanton and/or materials) be licensed Time: 8:45 AM Signature of Registrants FILE NO. 501873 person files an objection to fornia statutes and legal Farmers Market at W. An- by the Contractors State 94550, is hereby registered authority may affect your Dept: 503 :s/: William D. Anderson by the following owner(s): The following person(s) doing the petition and shows good gela and First Streets. Two License Board. State law b. The address of the court is: This statement was filed with business as: MDx HR Solu- cause why the court should rights as a creditor. You locations will showcase cats also requires that contractors Affordable Custom Signs, may want to consult with Hayward Hall of Justice the County Clerk of Alam- LLC, 5675 Arlene Way, Liver- tions, 5186 Mt. Tam Circle, not grant the authority. only: Petsmart in Dublin from include their license numbers 24405 Amador Street eda on February 24, 2015. Pleasanton, CA 94588, is an attorney knowledgeable 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet on all advertising. Check your more, CA 94550 in California law. Hayward, CA 94544 Expires February 24, 2020. This business is conducted hereby registered by the 6.A hearing on the petition Extreme in Livermore from contractor’s status at www. The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): will be held in this court as 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- by a Limited liability company 9.You may examine the file 3.a. A copy of this Order To 3771. Published March 12, The registrant has not yet Vicki S. Miller, 5186 Mt. Tam follows: cats are available at Petsmart CSLB (2752). Unlicensed Show Cause shall be pub- 19, 26, April 2, 2015. Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Date: April 22, 2015 kept by the court. If you are in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, persons taking jobs less begun to transact business a person interested in the lished at least once each FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201 and Pet Extreme in Liver- than $500 must state in their using the fictitious business estate, you may file with the week NAME STATEMENT by an Individual at: more from 12:00 to 4:00. For advertisements that they are name listed above. court a Request for Special for four successive weeks FILE NO. 501783 Signature of Registrants The registrant began to trans- SUPERIOR COURT OF more information, call Terry not licensed by the Contrac- prior act business using the ficti- CALIFORNIA, Notice (Form DE-154) of at (925)487-7279 or visit tors State License Board.” The following person(s) do- :s/: James Miller, Manager the filing of an inventory and to the date set for hearing on ing business as: Sun Pointe This statement was filed with tious business name(s) listed County of Alameda our website at www.tvar.org the petition in the following above on January 19, 2015. 2120 Martin Luther King, appraisal of estate assets or Services, 5643 Charlotte the County Clerk of Alam- of any petition or account as TO PLACE newspaper of general circu- Way, Apt. 161, Livermore, CA eda on February 10, 2015. Signature of Registrants Jr. Way CLASSIFIED AD lation, printed in this county: Berkeley, CA 94704 provided in Probate Code FERAL CAT FOUNDATION 94550, is hereby registered Expires February 10, 2020. :s/: Vicki S. Miller Cat & kitten adoptions now Call (925)243-8000 The Independent Newspaper This statement was filed with Probate section 1250. A Request for by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. Special Notice form is avail- at the new Livermore Petco REAL ESTATE 2250 First St (1)Phillip Yecny, 1727 Lucre- 3774. Published March 12, the County Clerk of Alam- Livermore, CA 94550 7.If you object to the able from the court clerk. on Saturdays from 10:00AM tia Ct, San Jose, CA 95122 19, 26, April 2, 2015. eda on February 26, 2015. to 2:30PM. We have many Inland Valley Expires February 26, 2020. granting of the petition, Publishing Co. (2)Eric Yecny, 5643 Charlotte FICTITIOUS BUSINESS adorable, tame kittens that Dated: February 26, 2015 The Independent Legal No. you should appear at the 10. (X) Attorney for Client Code:04126-00001 Way, Apt. 161, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT have been tested for FIV & /s/: Winifred Y. Smith 3777. Published March 19, hearing and state your Petitioner: Re: Legal Notice for CA 94550 FILE NO. 501734 FELV, altered & vaccinated. Judge of the Superior Court 26, April 2, 9, 2015. objections or file written David A. Bromley Classified Ads This business is conducted The following person(s) do- We also have adult cats objections with the court 319 Diablo Rd., Suite 100 The Federal Fair Housing by a General partnership ing business as: Spools & NOTICE OF PETITION TO & ranch cats for adoption. The Independent before the hearing. Your ap- Danville, CA 94526 Act, Title VII of the Civil The registrant has not yet Seams, 3908 Madeira Way, A D M I N I S T E R E S T A T E O F : Legal No. 3769. pearance may be in person (925) 362-1445 Rights Act of 1964, and state begun to transact business Livermore, CA 94550, is CHARLES JUNIOR MOHN, Published March 5, 12, 19, or by your attorney. EMPLOYMENT law prohibit advertisements using the fictitious business hereby registered by the aka CHARLES J. MOHN 26, 2015. The Independent Legal No. for housing and employment name listed above. following owner(s): Case No. RP15761562 BE WARY of out of area 8.If you are a creditor or 3778. that contain any preference, STATEMENT OF Signature of Registrants Shawna DeLucio, 3908 Ma- companies. Check with the a contingent creditor of Published March 19, 26, April limitation or discrimination ABANDONMENT :s/: Phillip Yecny deira Way, Livermore, CA 1.To all heirs, local Better Business Bureau the decedent, you must file 2, 2015. based on protected classes, OF USE OF This statement was filed with 94550 beneficiaries,creditors, before you send money or your claim with the court and ANIMALS including race, color, religion, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alam- This business is conducted contingent creditors, and fees. Read and understand mail a copy to the personal sex, handicap, familial status NAME eda on February 25, 2015. by an Individual persons who may otherwise 2) CATS/ DOGS any contracts before you representative appointed or national origin. IVPC does FILE NO. 483430 Expires February 25, 2020. The registrant has not yet be interested in the will or sign. Shop around for rates. by the court within the later ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for not knowingly accept any The following person(s) has The Independent Legal No. begun to transact business estate, or both, of: of either (1) four months adoption information contact TO PLACE advertisements that are in (have) abandoned the use 3772. Published March 12, using the fictitious business Charles Junior Mohn, aka CLASSIFIED AD of the Fictitious Business 19, 26, April 2, 2015. from the date of first issu- Valley Humane Society at violation of the law. name listed above. Charles J. Mohn ance of letters to a general (925)426-8656. Call (925)243-8000 Name: California Hair - Nails, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants 4082 East Ave, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT :s/: Shawna DeLucio 2.A Petition for Probate has CA 94550. FILE NO. 501232 This statement was filed with been filed by: David C. Mohn The Fictitious business Name The following person(s) doing the County Clerk of Alam- in the Superior Court of Cali- e Statement being abandoned business as: Eastern Medi- eda on February 24, 2015. fornia, County of Alameda. was filed in the County of cal Center, 5933 Coronado Expires February 24, 2020. Alameda. Lane, Suite 100, Pleasan- The Independent Legal No. 3.The Petition for Probate The full name of Registrant: ton, CA 94588, is hereby 3775. Published March 12, requests that: David C. Mohn Duyen To, 2742 Merchant Ct, registered by the following 19, 26, April 2, 2015. be appointed as personal Tracy, CA 95377 representative to administer owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant: Teresa T. Shen PHD LAC the estate of the decedent. /s/: Duyen To NAME STATEMENT Inc. A professional Acu- FILE NO. 501690 This statement was filed with 4. ( ) The petition requests puncture Corporation, 5933 The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda Coronado Lane, Suite 100, the decedent’s will and codi- on March 2, 2015. Expires ing business as: Fit For Life, cils, if any, be admitted to Pleasanton, CA 94588 2525 Secretariat Dr., Pleas- March 2, 2020. This business is conducted probate. The will and any The Independent Legal No. anton, CA 94566, is hereby codicils are available for Sally Blaze Karen Crowson by a Corporation registered by the following 3770. Published March 12, The registrant began to examination in the file kept REALTOR® REALTOR® 19, 26, April 2, 2015. owner(s): by the court. transact business using the Jeffery King, 2525 Secretariat 925.998.1284 925.784.6208 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name(s) Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566 [email protected] [email protected] NAME STATEMENT listed above on 12/22/2009. 5. ( X ) The petition requests This business is conducted authority to administer the apr.com/sblaze KarenCrowsonHomes.com FILE NO. 501738 Signature of Registrants by an Individual The following person(s) doing :s/: Teresa Shen L.Ac CEO estate under the Independent The registrant began to Administration of Estates Act. business as: William Ander- This statement was filed with transact business using the son Construction, 11475 the County Clerk of Alam- (This authority will allow the fictitious business name(s) personal representative to Sylvia Desin Cherie Doyle Silvergate Drive, Dublin, CA eda on February 10, 2015. listed above on 2/10/2010. 94568, is hereby registered Expires February 10, 2020. take many actions without REALTOR® REALTOR® Signature of Registrants obtaining court approval. by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. :s/: Jeffery King 925.413.1912 925.580.2552 William Anderson, 11475 3773. 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Pleasanton Poet Laureate Sandra Harrison Kay Firehouse Program Focuses on the Literary Arts A theater event celebrating the literary arts in Pleasanton will be staged from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wed., April 8 at the Firehouse Arts Center. The program is hosted by current Pleasanton Poet Laureate Sandra Harrison Kay, and includes film and guest speakers. The event will conclude with an open mic session. The evening will begin with the premiere screening of the documentary ‘8 Shots of Ink,’ which highlights the work, tenures and accomplish- ments of past Pleasanton Poets Laureate. Following the film, guest speakers and former poets laureate Jim Ott, Kirk Ridgeway, and Debo- rah Grossman will read, as will current Pleasan- ton Teen Poets Laureate Maya Lyubomirsky and Nicole Tsuno. Host for the program will be current At the piano Pleasanton Poet Laureate Sandra Harrison Kay. The winner of the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Special guest Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal, Presi- Competition, Stanislav Khristenko, performs at the dent of Tri-Valley Writers of Northern California, Bankhead Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 8:00 will also speak. She will talk about local literary pm, as part of the Del Valle Fine Arts’ 2014-2015 cham- groups in the Tri-Valley, including the evolution of ber music season. opportunities to read, discuss, improve, critique, Khristenko has prepared an unusual and exciting and publish a wide variety of writing genres. program for his recital at the Bankhead entitled Russian An ‘open mic’ session will follow the formal Ballet Masterpieces. Russia is unique in the way that program. It will be hosted by Jordan Bernal, the ballet music is so central to its musical culture. Its famed current facilitator for ‘Open Mic Night with My ballet companies, the Ballets Russes, the Kirov and the Friends,’ the longest standing general writing group Bolshoi have commissioned Russia’s greatest composers in Pleasanton. This will be the March meeting to produce some of their finest and most beloved music. for the organization, which generally meets at Ballet’s popular melodies in a variety of rhythmic forms the Pleasanton Library on the 2nd Monday of the have likewise inspired pianists to put together suites of month, and continues to welcome writers of all ballet music for recital performance. ages, genres, and experience levels. Many consider Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet Open mic pieces may be prose, poetry, or to be the greatest of all ballet scores. Prokofiev, a piano virtuoso himself, prepared a selection of music from the (continued on page 7) Stanislav Khristenko (continued on page 3) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 Scott Adams to Speak at Rotary Gala Dinner

Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip, will be books including the best-sell- the keynote speaker Friday, May 8, at a gala dinner and ing The Dilbert Principle. dance celebrating 50 years of Rotary Club community A long-time Rotary sup- service in Pleasanton. porter, Adams will bring Adams has earned international acclaim for Dilbert, his unique perspective to now syndicated to more than 2000 newspapers world- the “50 Years of Rotary in wide and www.Dilbert.com, a website featuring Adams’ Pleasanton” Gala Dinner and comic strips and frequent blogs. He has also written nine Dance in the grand ballroom of Pleasanton’s Castlewood Country Club. Pop-legends Purchase Tickets Early for Gala band Magic Moments will provide musical entertainment. The black-tie optional event will celebrate the 50th an- to Benefit Valley Humane Society niversary of the charter award from Rotary International sanctioning the formation of the Rotary Club of Pleasan- ton in June 1965. The Rotary Club of Pleasanton North, chartered in 1987, and Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Club, chartered in 2002, will also be honored for supporting community service projects that have helped Pleasanton residents and enhanced the city’s civic character. The gala dinner and dance will follow dedication ceremonies April 30 for a newly named Rotary Park and installation of a traditional street clock at Main St. and Vervais Ave. (just north of downtown Pleasanton’s Main Street Bridge). Pleasanton’s Rotary clubs are donating the clock to the city. Historical exhibits of Pleasanton Rotary memorabilia will be displayed May 6 to Aug. 2 Scott Adams at the Pleasanton Museum on Main, Pleasanton Public Library and City Council Building. the celebration website (www.pleasantonrotary50.org). It All 50-Year of Rotary events are open to the public. also covers related events and membership opportunities Tickets to the dinner and dance can now be purchased at with Pleasanton’s three Rotary chapters. SF Shakespeare Presents 'As You Like It'

Valley Humane Society’s gala benefit, Tails at Twilight, The Pleasanton Library performance of Shake- “As You Like It” featuring cisco Shakespeare Festival is set for Friday, May 15, 2015 from 6-11 pm. It will be presents a special one-hour speare’s comedy-romance members of The San Fran- on Sunday, March 29, 2015 held at the Bella Rosa center at Garré Vineyard and Win- at 2:00 p.m. ery, located at 7986 Tesla Road in Livermore. This special event is This will be an evening supporting local animal rescue, sponsored by Friends of humane education, and community service efforts. the Pleasanton Library. The Dance and mingle with friends and animal lovers under performance includes an a galaxy of celebration lanterns, each marked with the exciting wrestling match, name of a beloved pet, past or present. Savor scrumptious the famous “all the world’s hors d’oeuvres, a full no-host bar, and an elegant sitdown a stage” speech, and a few dinner. walk-on roles that provide Tickets are $100 per person until April 15, and $125 audience volunteers a chance thereafter. Add one or more celebration lanterns for $25 to get into the act. each to recognize or remember a special pet. Dress to There is no admission impress. charge. Live and silent auctions will offer an interesting array of enticements to raise funds for Valley Humane Society. For more information Proceeds benefit the organization’s lifesaving animal about this and other library welfare programs and life-enriching community services, events, visit the library’s such as Canine Comfort pet therapy, which offers thera- website at www.cityofpleas- peutic pet visitation to children with cancer, Alzheimer’s antonca.gov/services/library, patients, autistic campers, and more. or call (925) 931-3400 ext. 4. Visit valleyhumane.org to reserve tickets today. The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents a special one-hour performance The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Avenue. Sponsorship opportunities are available, call (925) of “As You Like It” at the Pleasanton Library. Photo - San Francisco Shakespeare Festival 426-8656 for more information. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 3 Program of Irish Music and Dance Set at the Bankhead Theater In keeping with the tion “Riverdance” for more Irish and Celtic music and spirit of celebrating St. The O’Neill Sisters than a decade. As Fallon transports the sounds of the Patrick’s Day this month, told the Connecticut Post, old country from the Irish the Bankhead Theater will “Ireland has an extremely fireside to the international showcase Celtic music, old tradition of Irish songs, stage. Irish song and world-cham- but also contemporary The Bankhead The- pion dance with “Women songs and dance. The dance ater is located at 2400 of Ireland” on Wednesday, elements are extremely First Street in downtown March 25, 2015. upbeat and high energy." Livermore. Tickets may be The traditions of Ireland “Women of Ireland” is purchased at the box office, are highlighted by the vo- tied together by a common online at www.bankhead- cals of the O’Neill Sisters, theme that celebrates the theater.org or by calling as well as Irish dancers most revered qualities of 373-6800. and lively instrumentalists. The show presents Ireland’s ethnic music in a fresh and contemporary style. Tickets for the single performance of “Women of Ireland” on March 25th at 7:30 p.m. are $52 and $69 for adults and $16 for and Evangeline O’Neill an album of Irish music in Niamh Fahy and Niamh students. come from a musical fam- 2005 and, although they Gallagher, award-winning Taking its name from ily. Their mother and aunts have worked in a variety of aerialist Elena Marina, a beautiful piece of music toured as the Corcoran genres both independently principal dancer Caterina known in the Irish lan- Sisters in the 1970s. The and as a group, have cho- Coyne and over two dozen guage as 'Mná na hÉireann' sisters grew up immersed sen to focus on the music performers. The show is (Women of Ireland), the in the traditional music of that connects them to their directed and choreographed show features Ireland’s Ireland, as well as from heritage. by Anthony Fallon, who next generation of female around the world. The The O’Neill Sisters are starred as the lead in the performers. Fiona, Naomi O’Neill Sisters released joined by fiddle players world-renowned produc-

PIANO CONCERT (continued from front page) score for piano performance. This suite opens Khristen- The Ukrainian born pianist has been performing on ko’s program. The noted Russian pianist and conductor, four continents since his first solo recital at the age of Mikhail Pletnev, prepared transcriptions from the ballet eleven. His performances have been praised in Gramo- Anna Karenina by Rodion Shchedrin, arguably Russia’s phone Magazine (UK), Washington Post (USA), Le Soir most distinguished living composer. Shchedrin’s con- (Belgium), El Pais (Spain). Mr. Khristenko has appeared nections to the ballet are many; for one, his wife is Maya as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Plisetskaya, one of the greatest ballerinas of the Twentieth Belgium, the Cleveland Orchestra, Hong Kong Chamber Century. Orchestra, Berliner Musikfreunde Orchestra, Takamatsu The first half of the program concludes with Khris- Symphony Orchestra and Moscow Conservatory Orches- tenko’s own arrangement of music from Aram Khacha- tra, among others. His performance highlights include turian’s Gayane. Everybody knows one number from solo recitals in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Schubert- Gayane, the exciting Sabre Dance. Patrons may recognize saal in Vienna and Phillips Collection in Washington. another selection - the evocative Adagio used in 2001: A Mr. Khristenko has won top prizes at some of the most Space Odyssey. prestigious international piano competitions. In 2013 Tchaikovsky’s ballets have for over a century helped alone he won First Prize at the Maria Canals International to keep ballet companies, big and small, solvent. Mikhail Music Competition and was named Fourth Laureate at the Plenev has arranged a suite of selections from two of Queen Elisabeth Competition. Tchaikovsky’s popular masterworks, Sleeping Beauty and Tickets are $42/$35/$28 and are available at the Bank- Nutcracker. head Theater box office, 2400 First Street in Livermore, Khristenko’s program concludes with one of the most by phone at (925) 373-6800 or online at www.bankhead- hair-raising and virtuosic pieces in the whole piano lit- theater.org. erature, Stravinksky’s Three Movements from Petrushka. Students through high school are admitted free but Stravinsky prepared the piece on commission from Artur tickets must be arranged by calling or going to the box Rubinstein, and it quickly became a bravura favorite of office. College students are $10 on the day of the perfor- pianists capable of surmounting its formidable technical mance. The final DVFA concert is the violin/guitar Duo demands. Rendezvous on Saturday May 2. 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

Review Lucia di Lammermoor - A Performance Not to Be Missed by Sarah Bobson visually but symbolically, to do than pick lint from Blood and bel canto, enhanced by Jean-Francois his jacket sleeve. and a mad scene to die Revon’s elegant, minimal- In minor roles, Chester for: That’s what Liver- ist sets, and the backdrop Pidduck, tenor, as Nor- more Valley Opera’s latest lighting. Throughout the manno and Nikola Printz, production of Lucia di production, red is a symbol mezzo-soprano, as Alisa Lammermoor is all about. of blood, black represents were affecting. The singing, acting, stag- the darkness of peoples’ With the exception ing and orchestral playing machinations, and white of a few tentative horn by this resident company is used for purity. This is entrances and a dragging of Gaetano Donizetti’s seen most vividly in Act tempo here and there, the glorious and challenging II as guests gather in the orchestra, under the baton opera reached new heights Great Hall of the Lam- of Music Director Alex Saturday night at the mermoor Castle, where Katsman, never sounded Bankhead, and it is not to ladies’ black gowns and better. The harp solo in Act be missed. men’s black attire are I, Scene 2, simulating rip- Stage Director Candace punctuated by splashes of pling water from the foun- Evans, who brings to this red rose bouquets, and in tain, was mellifluous, and production vast experience Act III in the mad scene. the flute accompaniment to as a singer and dancer, and In many productions, the Lucia’s mad hallucinations director and choreographer dressing gown Lucia wears was haunting. The chorus of over 90 operas, musi- after she has killed her Photo - Doug Jorgensen sounded robust and looked cals, plays, and ballets, and bridegroom Arturo on their The singing, acting, staging and orchestral playing take the performance by the animated and engaged. who has been praised by wedding night is white and Livermore Valley Opera to new heights. A nice touch: Supertitles Opera News for her flaw- studded with his blood. In provided the names and less sense of timing, has this production, curiously with LVO, she portrayed entrance in Act I, Scene 2 whose baritone was in top titles of production staff as breathed new life into two enough, Lucia descends the youthful Lucia that one as Edgardo, it was evident form, showed a more real- they took their bows. 19th century works. The the stairs from her bed would expect in the story. when his voice began istic, human, tender side to libretto by Salvatore Cam- chamber dressed in a shiny She playfully dismisses cracking that he was in Enrico as a man who feels marano is based loosely on red nightgown, meant to the misgivings her com- trouble. Trooper that he duty bound to save the All performances take Sir Walter Scott’s historical represent blood, beneath panion, Alisa, has about was, he sang throughout family name and to protect place at the Bankhead novel, The Bride of Lam- an open white gown. her meeting with Edgardo. the opera, sometimes sotto his sister’s future. Theater, 2400 First St., mermoor. It is the tragic The shininess of the red, Envisioning her next tryst voce, sometimes attempt- Two surprises of the Livermore. story of a young Scottish however, undermines the with him, she rolls on ing the high notes, some- evening: Kirk Eichelberger Tickets for next Satur- girl who is prevented, emotional tone and tragedy the ground and sings in a times singing an octave as the chaplain Raimondo day evening’s performance, through deceit, lies, and of the innocent girl covered supine position, something lower. He even attempted and Michael Dailey as the March 21st at 7:30 p.m. forgery, from marrying in her husband’s blood and she does a lot in this opera. his big Tomb scene aria at short-lived bridegroom Ar- (an hour earlier than usual), the man she loves, her instead makes her look like Sanzero has a full-bodied the end, where he laments turo. Eichelberger lent his and next Sunday’s matinee, brother’s sworn enemy, a harlot. voice that glides like honey losing his beloved Lucia. rich, resonant basso and his March 22nd at 2:00 p.m., and forced into a political Many great divas have through the athletic runs Here, as a grieving lover, skillful acting to the role are available at the box marriage in order to bring become identified with in her arias. However, it is his barely audible voice of the deceitful chaplain office, at 925-373-6800, or fortune back to her fam- the role of Lucia. Ma- in the mad scene, which worked in his favor. When who appeals to Lucia’s at www.livermoreperform- ily’s estate. In the process, ria Callas displayed her audiences wait for, that one he finally stabbed himself, sense of piety and duty in ingarts.org. she goes mad, kills her considerable talents as a appreciates her vocal and his dying gasp resounded order to convince her to Prices are: adults unwanted bridegroom, and dramatic actress. Joan acting technique. She wan- with physical agony. marry Arturo. Arturo is one $39-$84; students 18 and dies. In many productions Sutherland’s unnaturally ders through Lucia’s hallu- Roberto Perlas Go- of those small roles that younger $10 off on all of Lucia, the characters powerful coloratura per- cinations, made especially mez, a favorite with LVO could easily be forgotten, days, all seating sections appear to be heartless man- formed unbelievable feats eerie by the flute accom- audiences, performed the even though his marriage (student ID required). In- nequins strutting around of singing pyrotechnics. paniment and her plucking role of Enrico, Lucia’s to Lucia is pivotal to the cluded in the ticket price is in tartans. Under Evans’ Any soprano who sings the the petals from a rose, with scheming, seemingly heart- plot. Dailey, with his siz- a pre-performance lecture direction, however, we see role is stepping into large an uncanny authenticity less brother, to dramatic able, evenly placed tenor, one hour prior to curtain. A their humanity, even that operatic shoes, but Erin that rings true. delight. Enrico is usually made the most of his few traditional artist’s reception of the opera’s arch villain, Sanzero, with her strong Christopher Bengochea portrayed as a complete minutes in the spotlight. is held in the lobby im- Enrico, Lucia’s brother, coloratura and naturalistic possesses a fine tenor villain because he forces He took command of the mediately following each and his hatred for Lucia’s but dramatic acting skills, voice. Unfortunately, his his sister to marry against role and hammed up his performance. lover Edgardo. combined the best quali- performance Saturday her wishes in order to save portrayal of the dandy who For more information Evans has made good ties of her predecessors. In night was marred by the family estate. But under at the time of his betrothal about LVO, visit www. use of color, not only this her debut performance sickness. From his first Evans’ direction, Gomez, can think of nothing better livermorevalleyopera.org. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 5 Rock Music of the 1970s Brought to Life by BOSTYX

Pure classic rock comes to the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28 at 8:00 p.m. BOSTYX, the cream of today’s rock musicians, will perform the most memorable hits of legendary American powerhouse bands BOSTON and STYX. The band features lead singer/guitar David Victor, the voice of BOSTON’s recent mega-hit “Heaven on Earth.” Hits slated for this show include BOSTON’s “More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Don’t Look Back,” and “Amanda.” STYX chart-toppers include “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” “The Best of Times,” and of course “Mr. Roboto.” Reserved seating tickets for BOSTYX are $30.00-$40.00, and can be purchased on- line at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in person at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Perhaps no two 1970’s era bands better defined the all-American good-times classic rock sound more than BOSTON and STYX. These artists took rock music to places it had never been, with a radio-friendly and highly-polished sound, and with vocals and harmonies that set the standard for every popular classic rock band that followed. BOSTYX re-creates the music and experience of these two iconic bands with a full complement of world-class musicians. Handling the lead vocals of STYX’s Dennis DeYoung is multi-talented drummer and lead vocalist, Glenn Jost. Lead vocalist/gui- tarist David Victor takes on the vocals of BOSTON’s Brad Delp and STYX’s Tommy Shaw. Speaking of David Victor, BOSTON fans everywhere know his voice from his recent stint as the band’s lead vocals, perhaps most notably on their 2013-14 #1 hit “Heaven on Earth.” Victor was featured as a guitarist/vocalist on BOSTON’s summer 2012 and 2014 tours of North America, and in 2013 at the sold-out Boston Strong Benefit with BOSTYX to perform two shows at the Firehouse Arts Center. Aerosmith at the Boston Garden in front of an audience of nearly 20,000. BOSTYX has become the new darling of the tribute rock scene, from the Whiskey A Go-Go in Hollywood to just about every major festival stage. Fountain Park Summer Music Series notes: 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

by Sarah Bobson

Tom Hayden in 2015: Still Fighting the Fight Tom Hayden walked slowly to the front of the room lost to me. They call it red vs. blue. Categories add to our packed with more than 100 people, most of them, like confusion.” him, spouting grey hair, with years of living and pro- What has brought about Hayden’s shift in focus? Per- testing written on their faces. He was about to address haps it is an attempt to attract a younger following, the a meeting of the San Mateo County Democracy for leaders of today and tomorrow. America organization. “There are environmental clubs on campuses across Hayden’s topic, “Saving Democracy, Preventing War, the nation,” he said. “It is the great unifier today to make and Blocking the Right,” did not come as a surprise. In the world a better place. It may be even more significant the 60s, he was a leader of the student, civil rights, peace than the nuclear issue of the 60s. The greatest trauma of and environmental movements. An ardent opponent of my life was the Cuban Missile Crisis and the thought that the Vietnam War, he was an icon to antiwar activists. Ac- life could be obliterated in an instant.” cording to former presidential adviser Richard Goodwin, Hayden, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation Hayden was “the single greatest figure of the 1960s titled “Building a Green Power Bloc,” talked about student movement.” For some, he might also be remem- the United Nations Climate Treaty Timeline 2014-15 A luminous jack-o-lantern (Omphalotus illudens) bered as one of actress Jane Fonda’s husbands, perhaps Conference. He proposed that California be the Green mushroom in the late fall oak woodlands. Photo influencing her to make that controversial trip to Hanoi Global Model, that the state is “the pivotal point setting copyright John Whittlesey. in 1972, just one year before they married. the agenda for the United States and the world. Silicon As for me, I remember Hayden as someone who Valley is the Wall Street of the Green economy.” He wrote intellectual books and gave speeches with dense called for a Green Global New Deal. “I think that the verbiage I often found difficult to follow. I first heard Silicon Valley is the key to financing climate stabiliza- Alviso Adobe Exhibit of him during the 1968 sit-ins at Columbia University. tion. Together with the government, I call them the Green However, his activism went further back than that. He Billionaires.” Focuses on Mushrooms was one of the founding members of the radical organi- After his talk, I had an opportunity to chat with zation SDS, Students for a Democratic Society, which Hayden. I started off by saying it was an honor to meet Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi, an had a decisive presence during those sit-ins. In 1962, he him, that when I was a student at Columbia University exhibit that explores the lives and environmental became well known as one of the principal authors of during the 1968 student sit-ins, I had no idea that one roles of fungi, comes to Alviso Adobe Community the Port Huron Statement, the founding document of the day I would meet him. He seemed uncomfortable with Park in Pleasanton. New Left that laid out what it saw as the fundamental the accolades, so I got right down to the business of the problems in American society and called for a new grass- It will be on display from March 22 to May 17, interview, which he was kind enough to grant me at the roots movement against segregation, poverty, and war. last minute. I knew I had to keep it short, so I asked him 2015. This traveling exhibit focuses on the ecology Since those early days, Hayden served 18 years what was uppermost in my mind. of mushroom-producing fungi and reveals their in the California legislature, where he chaired labor, First, I asked what Hayden feels is the legacy of the beauty, diversity and critical significance to the higher education and natural resources committees. He 60s. “I don’t think the legacy has been worked out,” he environment. wrote many books on a wide range of topics. Today, he said. “People don’t remember the decade similarly, so to Admission is free. is director of the Peace and Justice Resource Center in say that it was about nothing is ridiculous. I think it has The exhibit features 30 photographs of mush- Culver City. He is still very much involved in the fight to definitely opened up American society to new ideas and rooms in the wild taken by Northern California improve society, whether it is to end the wars in Afghani- new values. Many of them were incorporated. Many of plants people and naturalists John Whittlesey and stan, Iraq and Pakistan, erase sweatshops, reform politics the values simply were won, that’s why the movement Jennifer Jewell. Through large, detailed photo- through a more participatory democracy, or save the declined. There was a very colorful counter-movement graphs, 3D models and hands-on demonstrations, environment. right from the beginning, which was Young Americans this exhibit introduces viewers to a wide range of Unlike the protest rallies Hayden attended in his for Freedom, and they had a very long evolution and mushroom-producing fungi and their valuable roles youth, which were filled with people his own age, young success in the Republican Party as well. I think that until in the environment. people were mostly absent from this evening’s event. something else changes, the outcome is that it produced Among the many little-known facts about Although by its title the talk promised to address ways two or three Americas that are clashing; the so-called red mushrooms is that they have no chlorophyll, so they to save democracy, prevent war, and block the political and blue divide is completely crazy. The red states are don’t need sunshine to grow and thrive. Or, that one right, a battle that Hayden, now 75, has been waging the confederacy and the Wild West on the one hand, and portabella mushroom contains more potassium than for nearly 50 years, the 60s radical focused instead on the blue states are really New England and the centers of a banana. climate change. the labor movement in the Middle West and the Pacific Alviso Adobe Community Park is located at “I have been trying to transition from talking about coast. People keep consolidating their position in those 3465 Old Foothill Road in Pleasanton. The park is war, war, war,” he said. “What is the connection between states, which doesn’t mean there aren’t conservative war and climate change? You usually fight where it hurts. open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. areas in California, and there’s Austin, which is in Texas. I am getting quite sick and tired of opposing wars that Generally we’re divided and it’s over the fault lines of to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit are becoming more and more insane. War is a great car- the 60s.” www.pleasantonadobe.com or call (925) 931-3479. bon emitter. I think that these wars are perpetual. They il- For my follow-up, I asked Hayden what he would like lustrate that we are entering into a new dark age. I wasn’t to be his legacy. His succinct answer didn’t surprise me prepared to see the country take this turn. The America I at all: “It isn’t over yet,” he said. am fighting is about half of the country. The rest of it is THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 7

Exhibition of Work by Women Now On Display at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore

The Bothwell Arts Cen- ing awareness of women manager of the Bothwell ter and the Silicon Valley artists, SWAN Day (Sup- Arts Center and juror for Women’s Caucus for Art port Women Artists Now) the exhibit. (SVWCA) are hosting a works towards developing The Bankhead Theater new exhibit entitled SWAN opportunity and visibility hosts receptions for the ro- Day/Support Women Art- for women artists. SWAN tating art exhibitions in the ists Now Art Exhibition. Day is officially on the last Lobby and Founder's Room. The exhibition is on display Saturday of March, but it is These are free to the public through May 4, 2015 at the celebrated throughout the and allow you to meet the Bankhead Theater, 2400 month. artists and explore the exhi- First St., Livermore. Art in the exhibition rep- bitions at your leisure. Pro- An artists’ reception will resents artists from coast ceeds from art sales benefit be held on Thursday, April to coast, with the majority the Bothwell Arts Center. 2 from 6:00-7:30 pm. The submitted by Northern Cali- The Bankhead Theater reception is free and open fornia artists. “I was very Art Exhibition program is to the public. impressed with the quality managed by the Bothwell SWAN Day, an interna- of the work submitted and Arts Center with significant tional holiday, is designed it has been a pleasure to help from Livermore Val- to showcase the power and see the range of images that ley Performing Arts Center, diversity of women’s cre- tell a story of women’s cre- Bankhead staff and local Feathers by Marie Cameron Our Lady of the Flowering Earth by Annette ativity. Dedicated to rais- ativity”, says Linda Ryan, volunteers. Wagner

Livermore Teen Poet of the LITERARY ARTS Month Announced (continued from front page) The February 2015 Livermore Teen Poet of the Month songwriting. Sign-up is second poet laureate Jim rison Kay as Pleasanton’s visit www.firehousearts.org is Riddhi Panchal. She is a sophomore at Livermore High 5:30 p.m. in person only. Ott, who also pays tribute 8th poet laureate. Her 2 for more information, or School. Twelve spots are available. to Pleasanton’s first poet year term concludes in contact City of Pleasanton The winning poet is selected by Livermore Poet Laureate All open mic participants laureate, Charlene Villella, May, 2015. Pleasanton Literary Arts Coordinator Kevin Gunn. who sign up by 6:00 p.m. now deceased. The con- residents interested in ap- Julie Finegan at jfinegan@ Riddhi's interests include computer science and engineer- will receive one compli- versations include Q&A plying for the position may cityofpleasantonca.gov. ing. Swimming is also a big passion of hers. In her free time, mentary ticket to the event. covering topics many as- she loves watching anime. She can speak English, Hindi Tickets are $10 adults, piring writers are interested and Spanish fluently, and, is currently learning Japanese $5 students. Purchase on- in, such as: “who inspires 'Chasing Spirits' Author to and Korean. line at www.firehousearts. you,” “what is your perfect HER WINNING POEM: org, or at the door, or at writing environment,” and Present Program at Alden Lane There once was a girl, the Firehouse Box Office: the ever-popular “where Alden Lane Nursery will showcase Ernest Wertheim and An ordinary looking girl. 4444 Railroad Avenue, can I go to share my his book "Chasing Spring" Saturday, March 21st, 10:00am The only difference was that Pleasanton, or 925-931- work.” Sandra Kay notes to 11:00am and again 1:30pm-2:30pm. She had darker skin and didn't know much English. 4848. Hours: Wednesday - that their “common passion Wertheim, a holocaust survivor went on to serve in WWII The others kids made to sure she knew she was not like them. Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm is for words and writing, with General MacArthur, is more than simply a landscape They called her names and teased her to no end. and Saturdays 10:00am- but otherwise each writer, architect and garden center expert known around the world. One day, the girl had enough and told her Grandma 4:00pm. each poet, is entirely He fled Nazi Germany while being fired upon, arriving in about this. ‘8 Shots of Ink,’ a unique in voice and style.” America in 1938, then, as World War II broke out, served Her grandma had only one piece of advice for her. documentary film project, Regarding the motiva- in the Pacific Theater as an intelligence officer for General "Think of those kids as sandpaper, was co-created by the team tion for the project, Kay MacArthur, all the while taking note of the horticulture They may rub you the wrong way, but in the end, of Sandra Harrison Kay, says: “I wanted to create around him. You'll come out nice and polished. filmmaker and consultant something I wished had He writes, "During my youth, in the Germany of the And the sandpaper? Jane Berry, and Foothill been available to me when 1920s, my country was in chaos, defeated by war, and in It'll just be ugly and useless." High School videography I became poet laureate, and economic crisis. But all I could see was the crocus, the student Casey Boyden. I wanted one convenient lavender and golden flower, poking its way above the snow The theme for March is Stereotyping. Poems should be The film includes in- visual means for people after a long and colorless winter. The sight was exhilarating 30 lines or less. Submit entries by March 31 to Livermore- terviews with past Pleas- to put a face with a name, to my young eyes. How brave the crocus was withstanding [email protected]. Please reference March Teen Poetry in anton poets laureate Kirk with a voice, for our poets the cold to announce springtime had come to Hamburg..." the subject line. Include information on grade, school and Ridgeway, Martha Meltzer, laureate.” His book Chasing Spring will be available for purchase interests. Deborah Grossman, and This is the final official at the event. There is no admission charge. the program’s founder and program for Sandra Har- Please call ahead to reserve a spot 447-0280. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS collage, paper-folding, pine needle Figure Drawing Workshop, every after that. To register online, go to weekend, March 21 and 22, noon to MUSIC/CONCERTS Livermore Art Association Gallery, and clay sculpture, and watercolor. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. www.palworkshop5.eventbrite.com 5 p.m. Taste the 2013 Petite Sirah. Blacksmith Square, music every located in the Carnegie Building, Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, Artists bring their own materials To register by mail, please provide Barrel Wood type demonstration Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the court- offers art classes, unusual gifts, Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 and easels. Open to all artists. name, address, phone, email and of several woods at different toast yard, 21 South Livermore Ave., painting rentals, art exhibits and p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 Professional artist models (nude). mail it with your check payable levels. Rockin' Dough Pizza will be Livermore. information pertaining to the art p.m. Harrington Gallery at the Fire- No instructor. Students under 18 to Pleasanton Art League, c/o whipping up wood-fired pizzas and Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The house Arts Center in Pleasanton, need written parental permission Workshops, P.O. Box 23, Pleasanton, great sandwiches. 5963 Graham regularly at: The Castle Rock gallery has been open since 1974 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations to attend. Cost $20 per session. CA 94566. For more information, go Court, Suite D, Livermore. (925) Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola and is run as a co-op by local art- always appreciated. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., to www.pal-art.com 371-8606, www.eckertestate.com Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Imagination Expressed 2015, the Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond Charles R Vineyards (8195 Crane each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance p.m. For information call 449-9927. Pleasanton Art League's ninth art ments are available. Call or e-mail - Classes are for beginners and Ridge Road, Livermore) offering a floor, full bar, small cover. Members of the Pleasanton Art exhibit at Museum on Main. March Barbara Stanton for more info about intermediate students. Classes vertical tasting of three Cabernet “Yea for the 90’s!” Youth Music League Public Art Circuit are 11 – May 3, includes paintings, the workshop, 925-373-9638 - start Mon., ​March 30th, 9:30 to Sauvignon's for the 7th annual Festival. 18 young Pleasanton currently exhibiting art at six busi- photography, baskets, pottery, [email protected]. noon for five weeks and Tues., ​ Livermore Valley Winegrowers As- musicians come together in the nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin porcelain and jewelry. 603 Main Preschool Art classes: Thursday March 31st, 6:30 to 9PM for five sociation Barrel tasting on March 13th Annual Youth Music Festival Area. Viewing locations are: Bank Street, Pleasanton CA 94566. mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children weeks. Instructor Maryann Kot, 21 and 22nd from 12-4:30pm. Show. Back up bands include of America at 337 Main Street, Museum hours are Tue. - Sat. 10 aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Location, Bothwell Art Center 2466 Venture down the end of Greenville Backdraft (middle school) and Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber AM - 4 PM, Sun 1 PM - 4 PM. class. Classes cover drawing, 8th St. Livermore. Sign up, Way Up Road and sip Charles R's 2012 Lies in the Silence (high school). of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, Celebrate Women! Art Show through painting, print-making, sculpture Art and Frame 925-443-3388 Cab from the barrel and taste the Two performances: Saturday, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & March 31, Building 2400 at Las and ceramics. For further informa- difference with a vertical tasting March 21, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill tion, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at WINE & SPIRITS of our 2009 and 2010 Cab's. On p.m. $10 general admission, $5 Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Dr., Livermore. (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Thomas Coyne Winery, taste a Saturday, the Michael James Band students. Firehouse Arts Center, Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward Spring Art Show, Livermore Art hotmail.com or visit http://children- special red blend from the barrel returns with live music on the patio 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Association, April 11 and 12 at sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ on March 21 & 22 from 12 pm to as Fab Delights offers incredible Pleasanton. Tickets available at Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café The Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave., Art Classes, For children, teens and 5 pm. This is a work of art blended truffles. Tickets at lvwine.org www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. Livermore. Open 10 to 5 each adults. Beginner to advanced. from grapes from the 2013 harvest. Las Positas Vineyards events: Sat. 4848, or at the Box Office at the If interested in becoming a member day. Public reception, April 11, 7 Drawing, painting, printmaking, Meat and Treats BBQ will be just and Sun., March 21st & 22nd, center. of the Pleasanton Art League or for to 9 p.m. Food, live music, and sculpture and ceramics taught by across the street on Saturday the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Kit & The Kats: “Put a Nickel in information regarding the Public plenty of art to browse, plus a gift highly experienced artist and art 21st. 2405 Research Dr., Livermore. Association Barrel Tasting Weekend. the Jukebox!” Sunday March 22, Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at shop. No admission charge. www. instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. (925) 373-6541, http://thomas- Taste wines straight out of the 3:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts (510) 877-8154. livermoreartassociation.org Weekday and weekend classes, coynewinery.com barrel, meet Winemaker Brent Amos Center in Pleasanton. Record- Call for Artists, Livermore Art As- 7th Annual Essential Nude Art Homeschool classes, Special Wood Family Vineyards, Livermore, and buy " futures." Tickets are $40 ing artist Laura Ellis headlines a sociation Art in the Vineyards to be Show, Livermore Art Association, classes during school breaks open noon to 4:30 p.m. March 21 in advance & $45 day of and are delightful romp through the hits of held May, 24 at Wente Vineyards April 24, 25, 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. offered. (925) 216-7231 or email and 22 for barrel tasting. Livermore good for both days. Tickets are 1958-63: a little R&B, a little Pop, is accepting applications from LAA Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth [email protected] for Valley Winegrower's 7th Annual Bar- on sale at LVwine.org. Saturday, a little Rock ‘n Roll! Three singers, members and non-members, 2 St., Livermore. Reception, 7 to 9 further info. rel Tasting Weekend, Taste wines March 21 Evening in the Vineyards a four-piece band, plus vintage dimensional art, Photography and p.m. April 23. Public invited to Piano and keyboard lessons, For right out of the barrel, meet wine- Comedy Nights featuring Micheal video clips in this energetic live pottery. Request applications at attend. children to adult. Beginner to early makers, and more. Two different Manicini. Cover charge is $20 for production. Songs include Peggy [email protected] Artists’ Flea Market, Sat., April 25, intermediate level. Half-hour pri- barrels at Wood Family Vineyards. general admission & $35 for dinner Sue, The Twist, Mama Said, Johnny Special Exhibits: Firefighter Hom- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. adjacent to the vate classes or small group classes Zinfandel futures will be available and show. LPV wine club members Angel, and many more. Reserved age and Mt. Diablo 2014 Vistas. Farmers’ Market, Delucci Park, offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) for purchase. This is a fund-raiser will receive a $5 refund at check in. seating tickets are $25.00-$35.00; February 25 through April 4. Pleasanton. Pleasanton Art League. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ for the LVWA. Participants must Dinner is from 6:30-7:30pm. Show available at www.firehousearts. Thematically related installations Paint, canvas, frames, easels, hotmail.com for further info. have an event glass to sample starts at 8pm. Tickets available org, 925-931-4848, or at the center at the Firehouse Arts Center in paper, books, etc. PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, from the barrels. Attendees pay at www.laspositasvineyards.com Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Oil painter Vincent Liu, now meeting the 1st Thursday and $40 advance available now through under the section "happenings." Pleasanton. currently from Saratoga, exhibits a MEETINGS/CLASSES 3rd Wednesday of each month March 20th at 2 pm on the website, For more information, contact the In The Mood, Hop aboard the “Chat- series of works depicting firefight- Show and Tell, Artists are invited to 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in $45 day of. Visit www.LVwine.org winery at 925-449-9463 or email tanooga Choo Choo” to “Tuxedo ers. Concurrently, watercolor artist a monthly function at the Bothwell Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge to purchase advance tickets and curt@ laspositasvineyards.com Junction” and get “In the Mood” Robin Purcell of Danville exhibits Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th ourselves to poetically relay our for all additional information. www. Sunday, March 22nd, "Sunday to hear a “Moonlight Serenade” a collection of paintings featuring Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. thoughts, emotions and experiences woodfamilyvineyards.com Funday" celebrating St. Patrick's performed by a 13-piece Big Band Mt. Diablo after the 2014 wildfires. at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 through poetry. Become a member Barrel Tasting Weekend, noon to Day with a special Irish cheese & and six singer-dancers with some The public is invited to explore and Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring & share your work - Contact Poetry- 4:30 p.m. March 21 and 22. Taste wine pairing flight. $10 for club hot boogie woogie! In The Mood is a enjoy the exhibits during Firehouse finished or unfinished work to show [email protected] for more info wines right out of the barrel, meet members & $15 for non-members. fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Arts Center open hours: Wednesday, and if desired, receive a critique on Theme Challenges, Membership winemakers and more. Each winery Tasting room hours are 11:30- Tommy Dorsey, The Andrews Sisters Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 from the group. Refreshments are & Opportunities. will host a unique experience during 4:30pm. For more details, contact and big band greats of the ‘40s. p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 brought by some of the artists, Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the barrel tasting weekend including at the winery at 925-49-9463 or March 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. p.m. 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleas- and a donation of $5.00 is desired 2nd and last Saturday from 12 least 1 barrel sample for each ticket email curt@ laspositasvineyards. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., anton. Donations always appreci- although not mandatory. Contact noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music holder. $40 advance/ $45 day of com Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. ated. For more information, contact for this event is D’Anne Miller at Studio located at 1756 First St., event Tickets and more information Vasco Research Project—Grenache: org or 373-6800. Gallery Director: JFinegan@ [email protected], or Linda Livermore. Confirm participation by is available at the Livermore Valley Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Women of Ireland, music and cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreper- calling (925) 960-1194 or via the Winegrowers Association website: March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join dance. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 25. gallery: 925-931-4849. formingarts.org website at www.GalinasMusicStu- www.lvwine.org/event/1192/Bar- winemaker Collin Cranor and Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Order & Chaos, An Abstract Art ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss dio.com. Beginners are welcome. rel_Tasting_Weekend.html his team for a tasting workshop Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Exhibit featuring a variety of media and share work with Profes- Bring some music to share with Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore Valley focused on Grenache and Grenache org or 373-6800. at the Harrington Gallery at the Fire- sional Artists in sketching, painting, the group. Ukuleles are available Barrel Tasting Weekend, 12:00 blends. For a complete description BOSTYX – featuring former BOSTON house Arts Center in Pleasanton. exhibiting and marketing your work. for purchase. Small $5 fee to cover - 4:30, March 21 and 22. Learn of the flights and discussion visit vocalist/guitarist David Victor. Open to the public March 7 through ACC members currently working meeting costs. about Futures Club and become our website www.nottinghamcel- Firehouse Arts Center, Friday and April 11. The group of 7 South Bay on exhibiting theme works, under Pleasanton Art League, drawing a member. Live Music with Jeff lars.com For tickets contact Dave Saturday, March 27, 28, 8:00 artists known as “The Abstract the Inspiration of "The Artist's workshop led by Francesca Pastine Bordes; Fine food from Cheese at [email protected] p.m. All the Hits of Boston & Styx! 7” joins sculptural artist Melissa Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen on May 2 and 3 at the Firehouse Therapy. Tickets available at www. or 925.294.8647 $35 Club/$50 Featuring lead singer David Victor, Woodburn in an interesting new Pathways." Meets and Critiques Arts Center in Pleasanton. The lvwine.org. 1356 S Livermore Ave, Public Limited to 40 guests. RSVP the voice of BOSTON’s recent exhibition. Media includes acrylic Friday mornings in Pleasanton. workshop fee is $199 early bird Livermore. Required chart-topping mega-hit “Heaven on skins, chine colle, photography, [email protected] before March 15, 2015 or $209 Eckert Estate Winery, barrel tasting Earth.” Performing the biggest hits THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 9

of both bands, including BOSTON Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., beck, April 17-May 3, weekends. early abortions. After her travels Fishing Gear (Rods, Reels, Lines, hits: “More Than a Feeling,” Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Village Theatre, Pleasanton. as a Greenpeace doctor, she MISCELLANEOUS Hand Tied Flies, Buddy Trips and “Peace of Mind,” “Don’t Look ater.org or 373-6800. www.villagetheatreshows.com or was horrified to see firsthand Political Issues Book Club meets more.) Non-Fishing Items (Wine, Back,” and “Amanda.” STYX play Dark Side of the Moon, classic 314-3400. the conditions that some of the the 4th Tuesday of each month, Olive Oil, Jewelry, Gift Certificates list includes: “Come Sail Away,” albums live - Pink Floyd. 8 p.m. Play On! a comedy by Rick Abbot, 47,000 women who die each year and reads books about issues and for Local Merchants). April 9 at “Babe,” “The Best of Times,” and Sat., April 25. Bankhead Theater, presented by the San Ramon from illegal abortions were forced trends that are driving current Livermore-Pleasanton Rod and of course “Mr. Roboto.” Reserved 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Community Theater. Comedy into. She hoped that she could affairs in both the national and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Road, seating tickets are $30.00 bankheadtheater.org or 373- about a theater group trying find a way to at least make a dent international arenas. Topics Livermore. Prizes will be available - $40.00; available at www. 6800. desperately to put on a play, as in that statistic. By taking the that have been covered include for preview at 6:00 PM. The auction firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, they deal with the maddening women into International waters, politics, governance, economics, will begin at 7:00 PM. Proceeds of or at the center Box Office, 4444 ON THE STAGE interference from a haughty the laws of Netherland prevailed military affairs, history, sociology, the auction help finance Tri-Valley Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Sunol Repertory Theatre, How the author who keeps revising the on her ship; therefore, making science, the climate, and religion. Fly Fishers, a non-profit organiza- Note: Both shows are close to Other Half Dies, mystery, Fridays script. Performances will be it legal to give them the pill that Contact Rich at 872-7923, for tion, comprised of women and sold out at this time. and Saturdays, 8 p.m. March 6 held at the Front Row Theater, induces abortion in early stage further questions men from the Tri-Valley, East Bay Led Zeppelin Live Experience, The to 28. Sunol Glen Auditorium, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San pregnancies. This movie night We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a and Brentwood areas who enjoy Ultimate Rock Tribute To Led Zep- 11601 Main St., Sunol. www. Ramon, weekends April 17 to event is free (although a $3.00 member-centered book group the sport of fly fishing. Visitors pelin 8 p.m. March 27. Bankhead Sunol.net/SRT May 3; curtain 8 p.m. Friday and donation is appreciated), unaf- led by a small group of book club are welcome to join the club for Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Las Positas College, One Act Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For in- filiated and open to the public, a veterans, with reading selections the fun-filled silent auction. For www.bankheadtheater.o4g or Plays, March 18, 1 p.m. and formation and tickets, go to www. meet & greet potluck begins at based on member recom- information, contact: Martin Plotkin, 373-6800. March 20, 8 p.m. Black Box sanramoncommunitytheater.org 6:30 PM, while the film starts mendations and consensus. No President of Tri-Valley Fly Fishers at Del Valle Fine Arts, Stanislav Theater, Performing Arts Center, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, at around 7 PM, and we have a homework required– share your [email protected] Khristenko, piano. 8 p.m., March 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. April 17-26. Douglas Morrisson discussion period following the insights or just listen in! Contact Dionysus Dash 5k, Sunday, April 28. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First http://laspositascollege.edu/ Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., film. For more information, call Susan at 337-1282 regarding the 12th, Start time 8:15am, Course St., Livermore. www.bankhead- performingarts Hayward. Program and facility of 925-548-7323 or email flick- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. runs throughout the Concannon theater.org or 373-6800. Chanticleers Theatre, Castro the Hayward Area Recreation and [email protected]. Storied Nights: An Evening of Vineyard estate. The Dionysus Dash Jan & Dean’s Beach Party, 8 p.m. Valley’s community theatre in Park District. www.dmtonline.org Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday of will raise money to support a great Fri., April 3. Bankhead Theater, the park, presents an evening or 510-881-6777. DANCE each month. Features local au- local charity in our community, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. of cabaret entertainment ranging Best of the Best, Las Positas Dance for a Difference - The Tale thors reading their work 7:30 to 9 Exceptional Needs Network. To bankheadtheater.org or 373- from star impersonators to solo College, celebration of the arts of Romeo and Juliet. Presented p.m. at Peet's Coffee and Tea, 152 register http://www.dionysusdash. 6800. guitar and flute, to a fabulous and fund-raiser for Las Positas by Tiffany's Dance Academy, So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. com/livermore.html Easter Parade in Concert: A rock, funk and blues band is College Foundation, April 25. Bay Area Dance Company and Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. John Mather, Nobel Laureate and tribute celebration of Irving being presented on Saturday, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Con Danza, Saturday, March 21, Information go to http://facebook. Astrophysicist: The Story of Berlin’s Academy Award-Winning March 28th at 7:00 pm to raise http://laspositascollege.edu/ 2015 at 7pm, Livermore High com/StoriedNights our Universe: Beginning to End. Musical Score from the classic funds for theatre improvement performingarts School Theater, 600 Maple Street, Livermore Half Marathon, March 7:30 p.m., April 16. Rae Dorough holiday film starring Judy Garland projects. Tickets are $30, which Livermore. For more information 28, 8 a.m. start and finish in Speaker Series, Bankhead Theater, and Fred Astaire. Four singers, includes all the acts, desserts, COMEDY please contact Robbie Teruya at downtown Livermore. http:// 2400 First St., Livermore. www. two dancers, and popular beverages – wine and non- The Second City, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., [email protected] or runliv.com/ bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. music director Joe Simiele come alcoholic – and one raffle ticket. March 26. Bankhead Theater, (925) 583-2806. “8 Shots of Ink” – Celebrating The Museum on Main 2015 Ed together in this delightful holiday Go to www.chanticleers.org or 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Square dancing for all ages 8 the Literary Arts in Pleasanton. Kinney Speaker Series An Evening production for the whole family. call 510-SEE-LIVE for reserva- bankheadtheater.org or 373- years and up, Thursdays from Wednesday, April 8, 6:00-8:00 With… A Rebel Soldier, Tuesday, Presented in Cabaret style. Two tions. One performance only on 6800. 7:00-8:30pm at Del Valle High, p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center April 21st, 7pm: Commemorating performances, Saturday, April 4, Saturday, March 28th at 7:00 Mark Nizer: Live in 3D, juggling 2253 5th Street, Livermore. Theater in Pleasanton. Host: the 150th Anniversary of the close at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. at the Fire- p.m. at Chanticleers Theatre, and comedy. 2 p.m. Sun., April Families and friends welcome. Sandra Harrison Kay, current of the Civil War and the disbanding house Arts Center in Pleasanton. 3683 Quail, Castro Valley in the 12. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First September classes are free to Pleasanton Poet Laureate. Guest of Confederate troops, including Reserved seat tickets are $15.00 Community Park. St., Livermore. www.bankhead- new dancers. Questions? Marga- speakers: Past Pleasanton Poets Mosby’s Rangers, Fred Rutledge - $25.00 Tickets available at San Francisco Shakespeare theater.org or 373-6800. ret 925-447-6980. Laureate Jim Ott, Kirk Ridgeway, takes the stage as a Confederate www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- Festival - As You Like It, 2 p.m. and Deborah Grossman; Teen Cavalryman. Rutledge shares the 4848, or at the Firehouse Arts March 29, Pleasanton Library, MOVIES AUDITIONS/REGISTRATIONS Poets Laureate Maya Lyubomir- tactics, weapons, and equipment Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad 400 Old Bernal Ave. No admis- Classic Film Series, First Thursday Auditions, The King and I for sky and Nicole Tsuno; Tri-Valley of the time. Firehouse Arts Center, Avenue, Pleasanton. sion charge. 931-3400 ext. 4. of each month at 7:00 p.m. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Writers of Northern California 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Craicmore, Contemporary The How and The Why, Douglas through June 2015 at the Pleas- production. Auditions at 1020 President Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal. Tickets may be purchased online Traditional Celtic Music, April Morrisson Theatre staged read- anton Library, 400 Old Bernal Serpentine Lane, Ste. 101, Special debut screening of the at www.museumonmain.org, at 10, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, ing, third in Bare Bones series. Ave. Apr. 2, Dog Day Afternoon; Pleasanton. Adult and teen 14+, film ‘8 Shots of Ink,’ document- Museum on Main during regular 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Mature language and subject May 7, Coal Miner's Daughter; April 11, 6 p.m. on April 13, 7:20 ing the history of the Pleasanton operating hours or by phoning the www.firehousearts.org or 931- matter. Appropriate for ages June 4, My Left Foot. Theme p.m.; children ages 4-13 April 18 Poet Laureate program, including museum at (925) 462-2766. 4848. 16 and up. Monday, March 30, Almost True, presented by Las vocals 9:30 a.m. dance 11 a.m.; interviews with former laureates. Livermore-Amador Symphony, 2015, 8 p.m. Douglas Morrisson Positas College coordinator of the callbacks April 19. Prepare brief Open mic session to follow presents Fantastic Flute featuring Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hay- Humanities Candace Klaschus, a Rodgers and Hammerstein ballad; hosted by ‘Open Mic Night with Annie Wu, soloist. 8 p.m. Sat., ward. $10 open seating. (510) film historian. Pleasanton Library for more information regarding My Friends.’ Open mic pieces April 11. Bankhead Theater, 2400 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org meeting room. The programs requirements and character may be prose, poetry, or song TRAVEL First St., Livermore. www.bank- Las Positas College, Cabaret, are free and all are welcome to breakdowns, go to www.trival- writing. Sign-up is 5:30 p.m. in headtheater.org or 373-6800. April 10-19, 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat., attend. Note that some films are leyrep.org/ person only. 12 spots available. Arlo Guthrie, 7:30 p.m. Tues., April 2 p.m. Sun. Main Stage, Perform- mature in content and may not be All open mic participants who BUG 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First ing Arts Center, 3000 Campus suitable for children. 931-3400, OPERA sign up by 6:00 p.m. will receive St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Hill Dr., Livermore. http://lasposi- ext. 4. Lucia, Livermore Valley Opera, one complimentary ticket to the Cruise from theater.org or 373-6800. tascollege.edu/performingarts The movie “Vessel” will be shown March 21, 22. Lucia di Lammer- event. Tickets are $10 adults, San francisco Pacific Chamber Symphony, 2 Fiddler on the Roof, Pacific Coast at 7 p.m. on Sat., March 28 moor is a tragic story that serves $5 students. Purchase online p.m., April 19, An Italian Feast. Repertory Theatre, April 17-May at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village as a protest against deceitful at www.firehousearts.org, or at (925) 447-4300 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 5. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 Parkway, Dublin, CA. This 71 tactics and a practice of forced the door, or at the Firehouse Box Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 minute film is about Dr. Rebecca marriage. Bankhead Theater, Office: 4444 Railroad Avenue, In Downtown Livermore org or 373-6800. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Gomberts travels on a boat she 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Pleasanton, or 925-931-4848. 2269 Third Street Hotel California, a salute to the firehousearts.org or 931-4848. had designed for the purpose of bankheadtheater.org or 373- Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF) an- www.travelbuglivermore.com Eagles. 8 p.m. Sat., April 18. Of Mice and Men, by John Stein- creating a safe place to perform 6800. nual silent auction featuring: Fly 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 Sunflower Hill Adds Board Members; Advisor to Team (Organizations wishing to run notices in Bulletin Board, send information to PO is requesting donations of necklaces, bracelets rings and watches as well as wom- Sunflower Hill, a Tri-Valley​ based non-profit seeking to Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin Board or email information to en’s accessories for its annual jewelry event “Glitter and Glamour” on April 17-19, create an intentional residential community for individuals [email protected]. Include name of organization, meeting date, time, place 2015. Donations are accepted at the shop during open hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6; Sat 10- with special needs, has added four new board members and and theme or subject. Phone number and contact person should also be included. 5; Sun 12-5. The Discovery Shop is located at 1989-E Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Contact Kelley Meno at 925-462-7374 for more information. All proceeds benefit the one new advisor to its organization. Animal Lover’s Boutique, at the Feline Medical Center, 3160 Santa Rita American Cancer Society’s programs of research, education, service and advocacy. Pleasanton residents Cindy Everson and Carolyn Za- Road in Pleasanton, will hold the annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 21, 2015. “Let’s go fly a kite!” The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, is scheduled for lewski, Cindy O’Hare of Danville and Dean Clark of San Proceeds from the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. special sales event will benefit Jackie Barnett’s Sunday and Monday, May 24- 25, 2015 in San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Ramon were recently elected to the Board of Directors. Just Like New (JLN) Fund, which aids sick and injured pets. For more information, Blvd. from 10am to 5pm both days. Vendors are sought in the following categories: Julie Borg, Founder and CEO of Borg Fence in Liver- please contact Cindy Ferrin (925-323-8517) or visit the Paws In Need website at Non-profit Food and Beverage; Businesses, Children/Family Activity Vendors and www.Paws-In-Need.org. Non-profit information vendors. Eligibility rules and application form at www.artand- more, joins as a new advisor. She is also the owner of Borg Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club will meet on Thursday, April 9, 7:00pm wind.com. For more information, call Mary Ann Wilkman at (925) 973-3210 or visit Lumber, LLC a wholesale lumber company and is a long- at Alisal School's multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Rd. Pleasanton. Bart O'Brien, website at www.ArtandWind.com time supporter/volunteer for a number of local charities. former horticultural director of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden will speak on Assistance League of Amador Valley 20th Annual Mad Hatter's Tea Party Everson has two teenage sons with Autism and previ- bringing native plants to residential gardens. Bart O'Brien is now director of the on Saturday, April 11 at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. Starting at noon, ously served as the co-founder and President of the nonprofit Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park. Visitors are welcome. For more tea, sandwiches and cakes will be served. Participants will be seated at beautifully information, call Bev at 925 485 7812 or visit www.lavgc.org. decorated tables. Award winning author, Margaret Zhao will present the program. She organization PAR (Providing Autism Research) For Kids Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Sky is the of "Really Enough: A True Story of Tyranny, Courage & Comedy." Zhao, along Sake for more than 10 years. Everson is a partner in the and the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meeting. with co-author, Kathleen Martens, won the Sharp Writ Book Awards Best Biography company, MatchPoint Solutions, LLC. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 Memoir for 2012. Tickets are available for $50 per guest beginning February 1st and Zalewski, a former corporate lawyer with expertise in p.m. talk starts at 7:30pm. For more info visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargazers. ending March 31 (the reservation deadline.) Call Assistance League 925-846-8490 contracts and corporate transactions, has been an active org/ for reservations and payment options. Seating will be available for 300 guests. Fertile Groundworks Garden of Grace Learning Series, March 28, noon to Castlewood Country Club is located at 707 Country Club Drive. volunteer with a number of local special needs organizations 1 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave, Livermore. Subject will be Livermore High Calculus Students are gearing up to go to Calculus Camp, April including Special Olympics, School of Imagination and Growing Tomatoes. www.fertilegroundworks.org 11-13. Donations would be greatly appreciated to offset the cost of this trip for these PAR For Kids Sake. She has a 12 year-old son with Autism. Retired Public Employees Associations (RPEA), open to all retired public hardworking students and can be made at: www.gofundme.com/LHSCalcCamp O’Hare is a licensed professional fiduciary and principal employees under the Calpers retirement program. Thurs., April 2, 10:45 a.m. at Walk MS Tri-Valley, to be held on Saturday April 19, 2015 at the Alameda of RCO properties and Estate Management Advisors. She Emil Villa's Hickory Pit & Grill, 3054 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Speaker will be Joanne County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Hollander, RPEA director of health benefits. Information or to RSVP call Muriel at Society. For more information about the event, check out the event website at http:// previously served in various management positions with 447-1920 or email [email protected] walkcan.nationalmssociety.org Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Luis Obispo and Breakfast with Bunny, Sat., March 28, 9 a.m., open to ages 1-7 and adults; Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis stabilization counseling for those experiencing is involved with a number of community organizations. $8 per person. Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. difficulties related to domestic violence, abusive situations, sexual assault or other Clark, an experienced software and technology leader, No tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, call challenging emotional issues. We provide assistance with individual therapy and/or is currently the Senior Director of Systems Engineering for LARPD 373-5700 or www.larpd.org group support. Please call to schedule an appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling Become a Volunteer Tutor at the Livermore Public Library. Literacy tutors help Intake) VMware. He is the father of a teenage son with Autism and adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills or learn English as Dionysus Dash 5k, Sunday, April 12th, Start time 8:15am, Course runs through- Fragile X syndrome. a Second Language. No previous experience necessary. After successfully completing out the Concannon Vineyard estate. The Dionysus Dash will raise money to support Borg joins existing Sunflower Hill Advisors, John Sen- Tutor Training, volunteers are paired with an adult learner. Pairs typically meet at the a great local charity in our community, Exceptional Needs Network. To register http:// siba, Sblend Sblendorio, Alan Cerro, Toby Trevarthen, Vicki local library once or twice a week for an hour to two hours each meeting. Next tutor www.dionysusdash.com/livermore.html Obee, Dr. Lynne Mielke and Dr. Glen Petersen. training: 6pm – 8:30pm: Monday, March 30th, Wednesday, April 1st & Monday, April Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group for retired men who seek activities to 6th. For more information or to sign up for Tutor Training, contact (925) 373-5507 or enhance their retirement. Monthly meetings feature lunch and an interesting speaker. Everson, Zalewski, O’Hare and Clark join existing Sun- [email protected]. Men have the opportunity to learn about and join activities such as hiking, bridge, flower Hill board members, Janeen Rubino Brumm, Leslie The movie “Vessel” will be shown at 7 p.m. on Sat., March 28 at the IBEW investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood carving. There is also a neat group of Vilfort, Anne Daniels, Tamara Notestine, Christina Bogert, Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA. This 71 minute film is about Dr. Rebecca guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Angi Queenan, Lynn Monica, Jon Elfin, Dave Muller, Rose- Gomberts travels on a boat she had designed for the purpose of creating a safe the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. mary Kirbach and Susan Houghton. place to perform early abortions. After her travels as a Greenpeace doctor, she was Any retired man is welcome to drop by to learn about your opportunities. For more For more information on Sunflower Hill, visit www. horrified to see firsthand the conditions that some of the 47,000 women who die information check our website: branch121.sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at each year from illegal abortions were forced into. She hoped that she could find a [email protected] (put “SIR” in the subject line). sunflowerhill.org way to at least make a dent in that statistic. By taking the women into International ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support waters, the laws of Netherland prevailed on her ship; therefore, making it legal to group for people with difficulty discarding unwanted possessions. Cluttering is a give them the pill that induces abortion in early stage pregnancies. This movie night psychological issue, not an organizing issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 event is free (although a $3.00 donation is appreciated), unaffiliated and open to the Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except Library, LARPD Team Up for public, a meet & greet potluck begins at 6:30 PM, while the film starts at around 7 some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or 925- PM, and we have a discussion period following the film. For more information, call 922-1467. More information at: www.ClutterLess.org Special Outdoor Story Time 925-548-7323 or email [email protected]. American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is looking for veterans in the Livermore Bras for the Cause “Diamond Jubilee” Breast Cancer Walk, Tri-Valley SOCKs area who are interested in performing community service for young people and (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures). 5/9/2015, 5:30pm registration, 7:00pm walk start. promoting veterans affairs. Interested veterans will meet with other like-minded vet- Pack a picnic blanket and come to Sycamore Grove Park, www.trivalleysocks.org. Registration fee & minimum $200 in donations required; erans for camaraderie and support of veteran’s causes. The American Legion is the Wetmore Road Entrance (1051 Wetmore Road), for a special register link on website. A fun evening 10k walk through downtown Pleasanton with largest federally chartered veteran’s organization that is the veterans lobby and voice story time on Sunday, March 29, 2015 starting at 1:00 pm. most participants in decorated or themed bras. Bra judging contests, raffle baskets, to congress. The Livermore American Legion Post 47 meets the second and fourth goody bags & a fun Finisher's Party included. 100% of funds raised are donated to Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L The Livermore Public Library and LARPD’s (Liver- local Bay Area beneficiaries. Street, Livermore. Enter the building from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more more Area Recreation and Park District) Ranger Amy, Widowed Men and Women of Northern CA, March 21, 1 p.m., friendly bridge in information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. have teamed up to entertain families with children’s books Dublin, RSVP by March 14 to Marge, 828-5124. March 22, 11 a.m., bunch in Liver- [email protected] or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. about nature and wildlife. There may even be a visit from more, RSVP by March 20 to Ruby, 462-9636. March 25, 1 p.m., lunch in Pleasanton, Crab Feed, sponsored by the Livermore High School Alumni Assoc. on Friday, RSVP by March 22 to Gloria, 846-8320. March 28, 5 p.m. family dinner in Oakland, March 20, 2015. Event supports programs, students, & faculty at Livermore High the famous Smokey the Bear! RSVP ASAP to Gino, 243-1282. School. More info to come. Want tickets? Want to help? Contact livermorehigha- Families that sign up for this special program by Friday, Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society will present Bill Levesque who will [email protected] or Ray at 925-606-5518. March 27, 2015 will be given a free parking pass for the day. talk on TimeShaker. The meeting will be on April 13, at 7:30, held at the Congregation Eric's Corner is a free support group for people who are dealing with a diagnosis Call (925) 960-2400 or email either valleywilds@larpd. Beth Emek in Pleasanton. Bill Levesque is the president of TimeShaker, a company of Epilepsy. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. devoted to helping people and organizations capture their past. For additional We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of each month. For more information org or [email protected] to RSVP. information contact program chairs Marilyn Glass & Diane Wiedel at program@L- please visit us at ericscorner.org Please make sure to indicate the number of people in AGS.org. All are welcome. There is no charge. Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes visitors to come experience a great time a group. Drop-ins are welcome however should be aware NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & Support Group meets monthly for parents/ while making a difference in our community & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee. This event will be caretakers of children ages 5-17 years with (or suspected of having) emotional/ psy- & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Pleas- chiatric disorders. It meets the third Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at Pathways anton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org cancelled if raining. to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in and Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard Active Duty and Veterans. Meet with other For further information, please call 925-373-5500, or free. Contact person is Marsha McInnis at 925-980-5331. like minded veterans for camaraderie and support of veterans causes. The Fleet visit the library’s website at www.livermorelibrary.net. Donations Needed, The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Pleasanton Reserve Association is a chartered organization that provides a voice in Congress. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 11

Young veterans are highly encouraged to get involved in promoting the concerns of Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elemen- your generation. The local branch of the FRA meets the first Friday of each month service. Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org tary aged children go to Kid’s Church following worship, nursery available; Wednesday at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and 7 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in information go to www.fra.org or contact Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Maese at 454-1582. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek.org. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Court, Pleasanton. Services 9 a.m. Operation: SAM “Supporting All Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Organi- blended with choir and band. Childcare for infants through age 6 and children start support organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has been in operation since January zations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 in the worship service with their parents. 10:30 contemporary worship led by a band. 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale support of deployed troops. For infor- or EastBaySecularJews.org. Sunday school for children and middle-schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org (925) mation or donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email operationsam@comcast. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. 846-4436. net or call 925-443-7620. Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets and reading room are located at Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, which is 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., open to the public, features books, CDs and magazines for sale. For information, call Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary School, Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ (925) 447-2946. 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open Monday- service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last Friday of every month 50% off most of the store sale. provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. For more information visit www.shepgate.org/holiday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Pleasanton Library’s Project Read needs volunteer tutors to help adults with Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Well Community Outreach Center ministry provides meats, canned and dry English skills. Project Read provides the workbooks and study guides as well as Livermore. Information, 447-8840. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only available prior to the start of the school teaching volunteers how to develop teaching skills, craft curriculum, and gain experi- Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. year). Those with an immediate need or who would like to donate nonperishable food ence. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old, and fluent in American English worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible study/Sunday school. For information, items, call the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Friday and be able to devote a consistent hour or two weekly to a student for a semester. call 925-447-1246. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment only. The For more information, email [email protected], or call Penny Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Outreach Center will be open every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh and Johnson, 925/931-3405. Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be on a first come first serve basis between 11 Bereaved Mother’s Network of the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of each Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Civic Center Library, Small Conference Room. The Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www.calvaryliver- Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly con- aim of the network is to allow bereaved mothers to make connections with, share re- more.org. gregation where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday sources, and support other mothers who have been through the worst experience of United Christian Church, www.uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congregation school for youth and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both services. Children are their lives, losing a child. For more information, contact [email protected]. offering community and spiritual encouragement for questioners, seekers and risk- welcome in all services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221, send an email to Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to new and established residents of the takers. Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College [email protected] or visit website at www.lynnewood.org. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Ave. at M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more information. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Livermore. on the second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. 1501 Hillcrest family activities, and monthly adult socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805- Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown ward, 1 p.m. www.PleasantonNewcomers.com 7151. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 people with disabilities and supports them to live independently and participate in 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasan- their community for as long as they are willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. ton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide information and referrals and Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. provide community education at senior centers and affordable housing complexes 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship to residents of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior adult service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, ministries meet every other month. Call the office at 846-8650 for more information. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at [email protected]. All services Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. are free. 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night there is adult Bible study, youth activities Ave. (United Christian Church). More information: [email protected] or of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Retire- and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child care during all events. 447-1848, www. (925) 315-7170. ment Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. trinitylivermore.org Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Sunday Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups service; children’s program available. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, groups, and DBE Daughters of the British Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain following the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, activities. Rev. Karen Epps, minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ 925.829-2733. Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month at contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Dealing with grief, St. Elizabeth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton. Castlewood Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Second and fourth Thursday evenings at 7:30pm starting April 9 through May 28, organization made up of women of British or British Commonwealth heritage and Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at 2015. A one-time donation of $15 is requested. Space is limited and pre-registration ancestry with a focus on charity and fellowship. Those interested in helping with “the (831) 278-1916. is required. Please call Mary Hagerty at 925-846-5377 cause," enjoying social activities, and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Edith St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Valley, people from all faith traditions, Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for additional Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. cultures, races and sexual orientations are welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. information. All are most welcome to come and worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. For Meeting place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. For more information contact VFW Post 7265, Livermore, invites Veterans of Foreign Wars, all military bra- more information call the church office 925-462-4802. [email protected]. Pleasanton Military Families is a Pleasanton based support group for those who St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) have a loved one serving in the Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd 447-3289. Church: Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Tuesday of each month to share concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys that are Adult Bible Study (check web-site): 10:25 Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, annual Community Potluck Second Seder on Saturday experienced. There is no better support than being surrounded by others who know Eucharist with choir, child care provided. 1:00 p.m. Youth Group. www.saintbart- April 4, from 5 pm – 7:30 pm. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8 th St. in Livermore. Kid- what you are going through. Three times per year, the group collect supplies and slivermore.com friendly (but not kid-centered) haggadah is secular and progressive with lots of sing- sends care packages to the troops. Contact [email protected] for the location Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East Avenue, Livermore, worship service ing. After the hour-long ceremony, participants will share a potluck dinner. Please call of the next meeting. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Jamie at 510-888-1404 to let us know you are coming and what you’d like to bring Livermore Military Families, a support group for families in Livermore who Little Brown Church, United Church of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 for the potluck. Call by March 31 so we can be sure to have enough eggs, charoses, have a loved one serving in the Military, is intended to be a safe place for family a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- celery, and – of course- wine. members to come and share their experiences and concerns with others who 2580 understand what they are going through. All family members are welcome to attend Pathway Community Church, 6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Livermore Veterans Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically based practi- Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more infor- cal messages, nondenominational. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiy- mation, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. church.org (925) 829-4793. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- RELIGION ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- the main teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and [email protected] for more info. children’s program For more information www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. worship service. AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

Robotics Team Captures Top Spots in State Competition The Quarry Lane School in Dublin Lower Division Ro- botics team took both first and second place at the Northern California VEX IQ State Championship held at Willow Glen School in San Jose on Saturday, March 7th. The two teams have qualified for and will now head to the national level of competition. The team of Nicole Grethlein, Avery Kuo, Connor Ortiz, Justin Chan, Michael Li and Elan Murray edged out the competition and took first place while the duo of Edward Kim and Arya Sasikumar finished second. With their second place win, Edward and Arya are still ranked third nationally. The teams will compete next at the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championship taking place on April 15 through 18 in Louisville, KY. At 96, Mary Benitez Has The world championships will be the culmination of an intense and exciting year for Quarry Lane robotics. “It is quite remarkable to see the students’ hard work and count- Discovered the Joys of Art less hours of practice pay off,” says Mike Chow, Robotics Mary Benitez at work (left) and with her finished painting Coach and Chair of Applied Science and Engineering at Mary Benitez, age 96, started taking art classes about (above). Quarry Lane. “The skill level and maturity that they bring two and a half years ago. It is something she never to the table as they have progressed through the season and dreamed of doing. levels of competition is simply incredible.” She attends a senior group, The Golden Circle, whurst, who is so patient with me. I am 96 years old and I The success of the Lower Division Robotics Team thus where the art classes are taught by Thomasin Dewhurst know it has to be somewhat of a challenge." far highlights Quarry Lane’s goal of becoming a national in Livermore. The rest of the week she spends sewing, Mary was born in 1918 to Demetrio and Juanita Ama- model for pre-collegiate engineering education. “Engi- embroidering, crocheting, knitting or grooming flowers in ya. Her parents owned a 68-acre farm in Utopia, a small neering is in our DNA,” says Sabri Arac, Headmaster and the yard. town in the hills of Texas with a population of less than Founder of The Quarry Lane School. “Our programs are Mary says, "I never thought I would ever get the two hundred. To support their nine children, Demetrio designed and run by engineers with years of real world chance to even start to paint. I'm so thankful that I have and Juanita planted, harvested, and sold vegetables and engineering experience. The success of our robotics teams— moved in with my daughter, Sallie, and son-in-law, Frank cotton, along with raising and selling animals. This was particularly our Lower Division teams—is a reflection of Witt. They have taken the time to get me involved in during the Great Depression, so everyone in the family our programs.” many activities. I have finally begun to enjoy life. I start- was given a job on the farm. All of this work didn't leave The VEX IQ Challenge is a STEM (Science, Engineer- ed my art class about 2 & 1/2 years ago. I am amazed at any time for Mary to explore arts and crafts, so her talent ing, Technology and Math) program for elementary and how my paintings actually come to life. My friends and was never discovered when she was young. Demetrio middle school students. The upcoming tournament is ex- neighbors that have seen my work are very impressed. eventually sold the family farm and bought a smaller one pected to attract more than 800 teams and 15,000 students from over 25 countries. I am so pleased with my art instructor, Thomasin De- in Sabinal, Texas. Mary's job was to help load the cart and horse with fruits and vegetables, and take them into town to sell. In the 1940's some of Mary's brothers joined the military, and three of them were sent overseas. Select Imaging Recognized Writers Invited to Open Mic Mary married Patricio Benitez in 1939. They lived in various places throughout the southwestern and western Leon Gundersen and Les Jacob, Select Imaging, Dublin, received the top management award from CPrint® Interna- Whistlestop Writers and Livermore Literary Arts will United States. They finally settled in Fort Morgan, Colo- tional during its biannual board meeting in Oakland, CA. host an open mic for writers of all genres on Wednesday, rado. Pat and Mary raised five sons and three daughters. March 25, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the Each six months, CPrint® selects the printer who has dem- This year they would have celebrated their 64th anni- Square, 21 South Livermore Avenue, in downtown Liver- onstrated the most significant positive changes in their com- more. versary, but Pat passed away in 2005. At that point, the pany over the past six months from among its participants. Stop by for an evening of food, wine, and writing. family felt it would be best for Mary to live in California According to Tom Crouser, CPrint® Chairman, Select Cynthia Patton, the event’s host, says, “Even if you don’t where her daughters now reside. Imaging is among an elite group of companies whose growth have anything to read, show up to support local writers and Mary currently lives with her daughter and son-in-law, and profitability are increasing in the face of ever increasing get inspired!” Sallie and Frank Witt, in Livermore. Her life there has competition. The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on been rich and full of joy and new experiences. Select Imaging is located at 6398 Dougherty Road, Suite the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more informa- Mary's motto has always been, "You must stay busy." 27, Dublin, CA. For more information about the company, tion go to http://facebook.com/WhistlestopWriters or call Her daughter adds, "If you knew her, you'd realize that call 925-803-1210, or visit the company’s website at www. 925-890-6045. she lives by that rule." SelectImaging.com.