VOLUME L, NUMBER 17 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 PPIE Offers Schools Funding Match for Class-size Reduction By Ron McNicoll be $325,000. Under PPIE's ing somewhere else in the and counselors, which are surplus money above its The Pleasanton Unified proposal, the district would budget," said Miller. categories the district said it original funding goal, adds Find Out What's School District has been have to provide $117,000 "We hope you agree that wants for next year. up to $208,000, which could Happening offered a funding match to from its general fund. The class size reduction (CSR) is That left $130,000 of go toward CSR. help meet a goal of reducing remainder, $208,000, would a priority, and ask that this be the original amount avail- If the school board does Check Out Section A next year's first-grade classes come from PPIE. considered as the budget is able for other elementary not approve CSR for first Section A is filled with from 30 to 25 students. PPIE president Bob being developed," continued school spending. Additional grade, PPIE will put that information about arts, Miller told the board at its Miller. money is available, because $78,000 into a donation ac- people, entertainment and The offer comes from special events. There are Pleasanton Partnerships in meeting April 16 that the PPIE raised $330,000 PPIE held a successful ben- count for use in the 2014/15 education stories, a variety Education (PPIE). nonprofit hopes that the to fund programs at the el- efit run earlier this month. school year. The $130,000 of features, and the arts and Total cost for class size district will pursue the offer. ementary school level. It has Combining the sum raised that is still uncommitted entertainment and bulletin reduction (CSR) for the "However, we realize you already committed $200,000 of $78,000, which is still would be available to the board. district's first-graders would may have to reduce fund- to district literacy coaches in the estimated stage, with (See CLASS SIZE, page 12)

First Look at Easy Access Local TEDx Library Set Event Tackles An open house will be held on Sat., April 27 at the Livermore Library's Easy Two Major Topics Access Library, located at the Springtown Branch Li- How will schools teach in START Leadership (San brary. the Cloud era? How is inno- Francisco), and Vicki Za- The open house will be vation fostered within com- krzewski, Education Direc- from 1 to 3 p.m. at the cur- munities and what drives tor, Greater Good Science rent branch building, 998 innovation? How will the Center at UC Berkeley: Bluebell Drive, Livermore. workplace evolve? New educational paradigms Library staff will be on Some of anwers will based on current research hand to provide instruction be presented when global that highlight the value of in the use of the state of the thought leaders, entrepre- empathy, altruism and awe art equipment at this self- neurs, authors, artists, in- for success in and beyond service library. Patrons will novators and local educators the workplace. A review of learn how to use the library present their ideas on the projects that teach Resil- and be able to obtain an easy theme, “Creating our Fu- ience, Responsibility and access key card that will al- ture: Innovate + Educate” at Resourcefulness so children low them to enter the library TEDxLivermore. can do well and be well, seven days a week from 8 Photo - Doug Jorgensen The session will be held now and in the future, in the a.m. to 8 p.m. A worker demonstrates how landfills can provide fuel to run trucks. on June 8th at the Mertes classroom, in the community The key works in a simi- Center for the Arts, Las Posi- and at home. tas College, 3000 Campus • Lisa Highfill, a Google- (See LIBRARY, page 12) Hill Drive, Livermore. certified and You Tube Star “TEDxLivermore will teacher, Fairlands Elemen- Pleasanton Landfill Turns Trash to Gas ignite the conversation be- tary School, Pleasanton; By Carol Graham closed-loop system utiliz- renewable natural gas fuel tween innovators and edu- Alex Eckert, Vice Principal, To Host Waste Management of ing a fuel produced from generation and dispens- cators from a variety of Livermore High School; and Transit Fair Alameda County and the the very material Waste ing station means cleaner disciplines,“ said Rosalind Jade Meskilll CEO, Inte- East Bay Clean Cities Coali- Management collects and air for the citizens of the Hamar, TEDxLivermore or- grum (Phoenix), Cofounder, The City of Pleasanton tion held a grand opening on transports to the landfill." Valley. It also brings jobs ganizer and Head of School Gangplank: Time-tested and will host the 8th Annual April 17th for the Altamont A system installed at the to the community, while at Valley Montessori. “We new tools (such as flipped Transit Fair at the Pleasanton Landfill's Closed-Loop Bio- Altamont Landfill collects displacing the consumption invite the entire community classrooms) which are shift- Senior Center on Wednes- Methane Fueling Station. gas given off by decompos- of foreign petroleum fuels," to join us for a transforma- ing elementary education day, May 1, from 10:00 a.m. "This isn't your father's ing trash and converts it into said Richard Battersby, Ex- tive day of stimulating think- away from a teacher-centric to 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of landfill," said Waste Man- fuel that powers garbage col- ecutive Director of the East ing.” model to a student-led, self- the center, located at 5353 agement Environmental lection trucks carrying tons Bay Clean Cities Coalition. Las Positas College will directed approach that in- Sunol Boulevard. Protection Manager Tianna of garbage each day between "By constructing a fueling host the event. corporates technology, fos- This free event is open Nourot. "We're transform- the Davis Street Transfer station at the landfill, the Innovators and topics ters creativity and nurtures to all ages. It will feature ing waste into a resource. Station in San Leandro and transfer of bio-methane to planned for TEDxLivermore children’s innate curiosity. representatives from agen- The onsite fueling station the landfill in Livermore. an off-site fueling station is include: • Dustin Haisler, Pres- cies such as AARP, BART, provides a fully contained, "The Altamont Landfill (See ALTAMONT, page 12) • Laurie Bodine, Founder, (See TEDx EVENT, page 10) WHEELS, the Alameda County Transportation Commission, Pleasanton Paratransit Service, Senior Council Support of the Tri-Valley Zone 7 OKs Arroyo Transportation Services, Disappointed Senior Support Program of Changes, Hears About the Tri-Valley Transporta- with Level of tion Services, and the ACE Train to share information East Pleasanton Plan Affordability in on transportation options in Zone 7 Water Agency fication as well as good fish Apartments Pleasanton and beyond. directors voted 5-2 to spend habitat with cooler water. In addition, a special lec- $1.3 million to hire Applied More importantly, con- The Pleasanton City ture on Bicycle and Road Water Resources Corpora- crete barriers in the channel Council approved 305 apart- Safety is scheduled from tion to install trees and land- will be removed, thus creat- ments units along with a 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ing a natural stream flow. retail component for an 8.4 An ombudsman from the scaping and complete other work on the Stanley Reach The work will serve as a acre site in Hacienda Busi- California Department of ness Park. Motor Vehicles will also of the Arroyo Mocho. pilot project so that Zone 7 and other flood control It is one of the sites re- be in attendance. A BART The vote came at the di- zoned under a lawsuit settle- representative will also be on rectors' meeting April 17. agencies can see whether ment that requires the city site to issue Senior Clipper When the arroyo work is a natural riparian habitat is to provide land in order to Cards to adults 65 years of finished, the currently barren the best way to approach meet the city's share of the age and older. Please bring a stretch next to Stanley Bou- the control of flood channel regional housing need. photo identification to have levard near Isabel Avenue in arroyos. The vote was unani- a Clipper card issued. Livermore will have grass The project also counts as mous. For more information, and trees alongside. The mitigation for any projects The development, to be please contact the Pleasan- project will provide beauti- (See ZONE 7, page 4) built by developer Mark ton Senior Center at (925) English and Pleasant Part- 931-5365. ners, LLC, consists of two three and four story build- Rotary Given OK to Build ings and a two building retail center. The site is adjacent to California Center (formerly Gazebo in Carnegie Park CarrAmerica) at Rosewood A new master plan was of the park, on the Fourth Drive and Owens Drive. approved for the Carnegie Street side. To make way for the Park in downtown Liver- The city council vote apartment and retail com- more. The proposal includes was unanimous with one Photo - Doug Jorgensen plex, 1,242 of California a gazebo, which will be paid provision added. Council- The City of Dublin hosted a grand opening of Positano Center's current 3,915 park- for and built by Livermore member Doug Horner asked ing spaces will be removed. Rotary organizations. that the design of the gazebo Hills Park last Saturday. The park is located at 2301 There will be 1,459 new The Carnegie Building undergo further review. He Valentano Drive. Park amenities include an outdoor parking spaces provided in a and Park are listed on the was happy with the overall basketball court, a nature themed play area, several new multi-story garage and National Register for his- plan, but wanted to see more picnic and seating areas as well as drinking fountains additional surface parking toric sites. thought put into the design. and restroom facilities. In the photo, come of the near the I-580 side of the The gazebo would be lo- "I think we can improve it children present for the grand opening, tried out the center. BUNNIES AT PETSMART cated in the southwest corner (Ser GAZEBO, page 10) Affordable housing ad- Meet Slate, a blue-eyed boy. pay area. (See AFFORDABILITY, page 4) He’s a 9 week old Lop Mix. He’s curious, sweet and PET OF THE WEEK adorable. Slate and his litter Inside One look at Isis, and you’ll understand what those ancient mates will be at an adoption Egyptians were making such a fuss about. This smoky event with 12+ bunnies. Join beauty is worthy of worship any day of the week. But she’s SECTION A Editorial...... 4 us this Saturday from 12-3 not queen of denial…three-year-old Isis wholeheartedly pm at the Dublin PetSmart, Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 believes her forever home will soon be found. Pay homage 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. For Bulletin Board...... 11 Short Notes...... to Isis at Valley Humane Society (VHS), Tuesdays through more info, call 925-519-1723, Saturdays from 10 am – 4 pm and Sundays from 12 noon – 4 or email ebrabbit@comcast. Milestones ...... 12 Sports...... 6 net. Visit www.eastbayrabbit. pm. VHS is located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. For petfinder.com to see more MAIN SECTION Obituaries...... 9 more information please call (925) 426-8656, or visit www. valleyhumane.org to see other adoptable cats and dogs. pet profiles. Classifieds...... 11 Find us on Facebook, too. Photo - Valley Humane Society/T. Cort PAGE 2 - The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013 The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013 - PAGE 3

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The registry leadership academies and par- For more information please call The Arthritis Foundation is call- 925-447-3428 for additional in- Patxi’s menu features a standout drive is hosted by SIMS (Students ticipate in networking opportuni- the Parks and Community Services ing for people to take action against formation. family of pizzas and an array of Interested in Medical Science). ties with over 60 internationally Department at (925) 556-4500. arthritis by participating in the 2013 salads and small plates. Patxi’s is Amador Valley chose to hold recognized businesses. They are Tri-Valley Arthritis Walk on May 4 perhaps most famous for their flag- a registry drive in the memory of Shya Chand, Sarah Chew, Rameen in Livermore. Patxi Pizza Opens ship Chicago-style Stuffed Pizza: Dhindsa, Megan Maher and Sahil Teacher Workshop at Lab The Arthritis Walk is a nation- Partners Francisco “Patxi” a deep dish pizza with a layer of Janet Liang, an AVHS graduate who The Lawrence Livermore Na- passed away last year after a long Wadhwa. wide celebration of movement that Azpiroz and William Freeman an- crust on the bottom, followed by The opening session will feature tional Laboratory (LLNL) will offer raises awareness for the leading nounced the opening of their eighth toppings and cheese, all covered battle with leukemia. a new workshop for teachers who In order to be eligible, a partici- PostNet CEO and Undercover Boss cause of disability, while raising Bay Area location in Livermore, by another thin layer of dough, and guest star Steve Greenbaum. want to help students sharpen their the necessary funds for research, recently voted “Hottest Northern topped with homemade sauce. The pant must be between ages 18 and technical writing skills. 44. Registering to be a bone marrow DECA prepares emerging lead- health education and government CA Neighborhood of 2013” by The stuffed style is also available with a ers and entrepreneurs for careers in The new two-day workshop advocacy to improve the lives of Huffington Post. whole-wheat crust. donor is completely painless and just scheduled for June 20-21 is called requires a cheek swab. marketing, finance, hospitality and people with arthritis. Patxi’s Pizza (pronounced PAH- Fresh salads and beverages in- management. DECA enhances the "Technical Writing for Science Registration and festivities cheese. ‘t’ before ‘x’) opened at cluding a full bar are available. To join, give or volunteer with Class.” It covers both a strategic Be The Match, contact Myrada preparation for college and careers will begin at 8 am and include a 2470 1st St., Livermore. by providing co-curricular programs overview of the six important tech- fully accessible one or three mile “Livermore is a fantastic, close- Benjamin, [email protected] nical writing themes that underlie or 510-301-8019. that integrate into classroom instruc- scenic walking course, entertain- knit community and Patxi’s is a Women's Ministry tion, apply learning, connect to busi- California’s newly adopted Com- ment, kids’ activities (face paint- community-oriented brand. We’re Internationally-renowned Chris- ness and promote competition. mon Core State Standards (CCSS), ers, crafts, bounce house), food, really looking forward to becoming tian publisher, Group Publishing is For more information about as well as specific classroom-tested raffle prizes, arthritis education, part of the fabric of the Livermore going on the road to share practi- Foothill DECA DECA, visit www.deca.org. techniques and exercises to build and more. Funds raised through the community—a place where families cal tips, know-how, and ideas that Foothill High School DECA student nonfiction writing skills dur- Arthritis Walk support the Arthritis and friends can get together, and church leaders can take back to their chapter members have earned the ing regular science-class projects. Foundation’s continued work in where community organizations can churches with them, and implement right to compete at the highest level Dublin Summer Guide The workshop is part of LLNL's research, education, programs and raise funds through our 52 Weeks of right away in to their own women’s of competition, DECA’s 67th annual The summer edition of Dublin's summer "academy" professional- services, and government advocacy Giving program,” said Freeman of ministry programs. International Career Development Activity Guide is now available. development series and is free to lo- for the millions affected by arthritis. the opening. “Additionally, we’re The seminar is coming to Liver- Conference in Anaheim, April Check your mailbox, or download cal teachers to help science students If you are interested in learning more looking forward to being another more on May 11th from 9 a.m. to 3 24-27, 2013. The competitions are a copy on the City's website, www. master the technical writing skills about the Tri-Valley Arthritis Walk, great local dining option near the p.m. . It will be held at Celebration designed to simulate real-life busi- dublin.ca.gov. Beginning next expected by the CCSS, which is now please contact Beth Miller at (415) renowned Livermore Valley Per- Christian Center, 1135 Bluebell ness scenarios and test students’ Wednesday, copies will also be being implemented by all California 356-5483 or at bmiller@arthritis. forming Arts Center.” Dr., Livermore. It is open to any academic understanding and skills available at the Shannon Commu- school districts, and emphasizes the org. To get more information about Upon entering the space, guests women’s ministry leader from any development. The DECA Interna- nity Center, the Dublin Library, and real-world science and engineering the Walk, please visit www.TVAr- are welcomed to an inviting space Christian denomination who wants tional Career Development Confer- Dublin Civic Center. communications for students of all thritisWalk.Kintera.org. with a rustic, yet contemporary to learn more about how to create and ence is the pinnacle of competition There are over 120 camps be- abilities. One of the 300,000 children atmosphere. Old-world chrome foster a meaningful and refreshing where nearly 17,000 students will ing offered. Topic and registration details living with arthritis is Zack Soares, lighting fixtures, exposed brick women’s ministry in her church. battle for international honors. Registration begins on April 29 are posted on LLNL's education- the Tri-Valley Arthritis Walk Youth walls and reclaimed wood coupled The day-long workshop includes Students are Charles Jin, Brian for Dublin residents, and May 6 for outreach Website at http://education. Honoree. Zack, a ten-year-old from with the inviting floor plan bring a lunch and snacks, and is divided in Lee, Byron Lo, Ayesha Omarali, non-residents. Register online at llnl.gov/academies/communica- Fremont, is battling a disease often rustic yet modern feel to the 80-seat to 4 sessions thought of as an ‘old person’s’ dining room. Cost is $60/person (includes disease. Zack has arthritis – Der- The space boasts a unique in- supplies, lunch and snacks). Refunds matomyosis – one of more than 100 door/outdoor bar separated by two cannot be issued for this event. different types of the disease. large industrial-style garage doors Questions or to register by that can be opened to expose the phone, 1-800-635-0404 X4382, outdoor portion of the expansive email: [email protected] Eagle Ridge Goes Solar Eagle Ridge Vineyard cel- ebrated the California Wine Asso- ciation's “Down to Earth” Day last weekend. In 2006, this newly established winery installed a 10Kwh solar sys- tem in preparation for the opening of the winery in July 2007. Eagle Ridge’s Tasting Room is also their barrel storage, so inside tempera- tures need to be maintained less than 65 degrees. Considering the building is made of steel, it was going to take a tremendous amount of insulation and air conditioning to maintain that temperature. “We hadn’t even turned on the air in the soon-to-be winery build- ing and already our electric bill was nearly one thousand dollars in the summer months, what would happen when we added an additional three thousand square feet,” wondered owner Jim Perry. He began research- ing alternative energy systems. It came down to wind vs. solar and Photo - Doug Jorgensen after talking to new windmill owners decided to go with solar. A portion Le Tableau Magnifique, Premiere Ballet Company with the Livermore School of of their south-facing property soon Dance, presented a program of Vintage Tales and Modern Tributes last week at spouted with solar panels. Even with the additional added square the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Silent Movie paid homage to old Hollywood footage, their electric costs are fifty complete with a damsel in distress tied to the railroad tracks. A montage defining percent of what they had been prior to the solar installation. “This has the relationship between Snow White and the Evil Queen was highlighted in the been a perfect solution for Eagle number, Fairest of Them All (in the photo). Carnaval represented the Renaissance Ridge Vineyard” stated Jim. “We era of traveling carnivals where tightropes, hoops, and lions abound. are powering the winery, well, pool, PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013

(continuedZONE from page7 one) EDITORIAL that Zone 7 approves in the Other directors and staff homeowners downstream, which is separate from future that would require pointed out that the project said Ayala. SMMP, is being updated for Take Back Drug Day environmental mitigation. will build a bank of credits Ayala referred directors the first time since it was The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration The Alameda County Sur- for Zone 7 to mitigate future to copies of a letter written created in 1981. (DEA) is partnering with local police departments plus Property Authority will agency projects. Further, it by Connie Cox, president The meeting April 17 contibute $100,000 to the to hold a drug take back event. will help assure continued of the Valley Trails Hom- included a report from staff project to mitigate 2 acres good relations with envi- eowners Association. The assistant geologist Colleen The Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton police of a project it is building ronmental agencies, whom letter, addressed to the task Winey concerning the pro- departments will be participating in the nationwide near El Charro Road in Zone 7 pushed to obtain force, says that homeowners cess of updating the chain effort this Saturday, April 27 between the hours of Pleasanton. the necessary permits, they in Valley Trails and other of lakes plan. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Directors approved an said. neighborhoods near arroyos Winey is the Zone 7 rep- It is an opportunity for residents to rid their EIR on the arroyo project at ZONE 7 IS ASKED pay expensive flood control resentative to the East Pleas- homes of potentially-dangerous expired, unused their meeting March 20 on a FOR VIEWS insurance because of the po- anton task force. She told 6-1 vote, with Sandy Figuers On another item, the tential threat of flooding. The Independent that at the and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter opposed at that time. He said drugs. board heard from Kay Ay- Finally, by working with task force's first meeting she that tree branches will fall ala, a member of the East Zone 7, city, county, and provided an overview of the News reports have described drug abuse as a into the stream and raise Pleasanton Specific Plan federal officials, the area was chain of lakes and its role public safety and public health issue. Studies have the cost of maintenance for Task Force. cleared of the flood threat in water storage and flood shown that a majority of abused prescription drugs Zone 7. It would be better Declaring that she was and the insurance obligation, control. Zone 7 is aware that are obtained from family and friends, including to leave branches there, and speaking only for herself, wrote Cox. She added that there needs to be restrictions from the home medicine cabinet. In addition to the provide cover for fish to be Ayala urged Zone 7 to be all plans being considered on such activities as swim- able to hide from predators, issue of drug abuse, disposing of unused medicines proactive in telling the task by the task force should keep ming and boating in Lake I. he said. force what the agency needs potential flood control as the The lake is the agency's east by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them On the vote on April to ensure future water qual- No.1 priority. Pleasanton site for storing in the trash both pose potential safety and health 17, Angela Ramirez-Hol- ity and flood control in the Ayala said that she en- water that later is recharged mes joined Figuers in vot- hazards, including pollution of water. chain of lakes. visioned that Zone 7 would into the underground water The Livermore Police Department will host the ing "no." Ramirez-Holmes objected because she was Three Zone 7 lakes, come to tell the city and the basin. event in front of the Police Department, 1110 S. which are abandoned gravel task force what the agency's Winey also said that she Livermore Avenue. surprised that the cost was so high. No estimate of cost quarries, occupy about two- plans are for the chain of recognizes that Pleasanton The Pleasanton Police Department event takes had been provided at the thirds of the 1000 acres in lakes. residents, such as Cox, are place in the lobby of the Pleasanton Police Depart- March 20 meeting, though the study area. Ayala said, "We want concerned that if the chain ment at 4833 Bernal Avenue. Ramirez-Holmes asked for Ayala said there is con- to be comfortable with our of lakes can't contain all of The Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, will one. cern on the part of some flood control and water qual- the water in a big downpour, be the location of the Dublin Police Department General manager Jill Du- Pleasanton homeowners ity before we start build- there might be flooding erig told The Independent that development on the ing houses, trails and El downstream. take back. 350 developable acres in Charro Road right through However, there are other The drop-off is free and anonymous, with no that there had been a rough estimate in October, 2012, the East Side could impact the middle of a lake. Up to ways to deal with flood con- questions asked. but not a firm one. water quality, because there this point, I don't see that trol, such as creating deten- According to the DEA, in the five previous Duerig said that typically has been talk of recreational leadership coming." tion basins upstream. Such nationwide take back events, more than 2 million directors don't ask about uses of the lakes by boaters Zone 7 staff responded measures will be addressed pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medications engineer's estimates before and swimmers. that much of the informa- in the update of the SMMP, were removed from circulation. staff comes to the board to Further, if there were tion sought by Ayala is con- added Winey. We urge residents to take steps to protect kids, award a contract bid. Duerig any adverse effect on flood tained in the Zone 7 Stream Duerig told the board that control along the chain of Management Master Plan she will see to it that facts families and the environment by properly disposing said she will work to make sure that directors are receiv- lakes, which is used to catch (SMMP), which is posted about Zone 7's work on the of unwanted and expired medicines. ing materials that she needs high levels from storms, it on the agency's web page. plans are communicated to in a timely way. could have an impact on The chain of lakes plan, the City of Pleasanton.

Pleasanton Council Declares That a Road Is Not a Structure A road is not a structure. being placed on 25% slope and whether to measure the could result in lawsuits. that it was sad to see neigh- of the ridges. I have never That was one of three deci- or greater, or within 100 100 ft. vertical setback from The council chambers borhoods torn apart. She said heard a road referred to as a sions by the Pleasanton City vertical feet of a ridgeline. the pad level rather than the were filled to overflowing. people should work together structure." While he believes Council in regard to the Developments of fewer than top of a structure. The main focus of public to determine what is fair for that a road is not a structure, implementation of Measure 10 units are exempt. All of the votes were 3 comment related to whether everyone. "Everyone hates he said, "I am committed to PP. Last Tuesday, the council to 1, with Karla Brown vot- a road is a structure. The traffic. No one wants it on making sure we don't have The ridgeline protection made a determination on ing "no" on all three Brown issue pitted two neighbor- his or her street. We have to roads on the ridges. I will initiative was approved by three remaining issues. They was one of the signers of hoods against each other. share the burden." never allow the road to be voters in 2008. Since then, included a road is a struc- Measure PP. Determining the definition When it comes to roads, built in Oak Grove." the staff has been working ture; whether the council One of the other signers of a structure would impact Councilmember Cheryl Brown wanted to make towards providing informa- should direct staff to conduct of the measure, Kay Ayala, where roads would be ex- Cook-Kallio said she had the ordinance stronger with tion on what is and is not an inventory of properties disagreed with Brown. She tended in the future. conducted extensive re- regard to the location of allowed under the measure. that would be subject to the stated that the intent of the Former councilmember search. In her opinion, a roads. It restricts structures from provisions of Measure PP; measure was that a road is Cindy McGovern argued that road is not a structure. It is Cook-Kallio commented not a structure. The intent roads were part of Measure infrastructure, part of public that the "no grading" por- was to prevent construc- PP from the beginning. She works that connect com- tion of Measure PP should tion of residential and com- wanted them to be counted munities. "In an initiative, be enough to prevent roads (continuedAFFORDABILITY from page one) mercial structures on the as a structure. The initiative there is no way to know such as proposed in the Oak ridges. was inspired by the Oak what people are thinking. Grove development. vocates were unhappy with level of affordabilty." She The council's decision Grove development plans When you get down to the On another issue, Coun- the proposal. Of the 305 suggested delaying the hous- that a road is not a structure, that included a road built intent of Measure PP, there cilmember Brown felt that apartments, 8 units will be ing agreement portion of the reversed an earlier vote. In along the ridgelines in south- is no question that it is to an inventory of ridge prop- targeted at households at development until such time addition, to declaring that east Pleasanton. The goal protect the ridges. There is erty would be something that or below 50 percent area as the city takes a look at its a road is not a structure, the was to stop massive grading nothing that says anything would be possible. median income; 15 at 80 per- inclusionary ordinance. council rejected the idea and long roads marring the about roads." Councilmember Cheryl cent; and 23 for those at 100 The city will hold a coun- of creating an inventory of hillsides, she said. Brown stated there should Cook-Kallio wondered how percent of median income. cil workshop on May 2 to impacted properties, and de- Members of the public be nothing built along the it would be accomplished The city's inclusionary zon- discuss the inclusionary termined that measurement offered different viewpoints. tops of ridges. A structure and what it would cost. ing ordinance calls for 15 to zoning ordinance. The legal of the 100 ft. setback should Some saw the intent of Mea- is defined as anything con- Dolan didn't have an an- 20 percent affordability. ruling that prohibits a city be at the pad elevation. All sure PP as an effort to stop structed or erected. A road is swer as to the cost. However, The area median income from setting rents to ac- of the votes followed staff all development on the ridge, constructed, requiring engi- if a determination on what is $79,000 for a family of commodate lower income recommendation. including roads. Others said neering and grading. "I think properties are ridges were four. residents will be one of the Brian Dolan, director of roads were not prohibited. a road is a structure." made when an application Brian Dolan, director of topics. community development, Most of those speaking Pentin said that based comes in, the cost would be community development, Councilmember Jerry said that defining a road were residents from Ventana on what he has heard and shared with the developer. explained to the council Pentin said he liked the as a structure would mean Hills, Mission Peak and his own research, there are Councilmember Jerry that recent litigation has project. "I'm not fine with the that roads already approved Sycamore Creek, existing many definitions that sup- Pentin said that he didn't limited the ability of cities options for affordable hous- as part of specific plans developments in southeast port each side of the argu- want to spend money sur- to enforce ordinances that ing." He said he would like could not be built. They Pleasanton. Accoring to ment. "PP does not include veying properties that may set rents. Agreements can be to see two or three bedroom include the Happy Valley threse speakers, if roads roads. I do not think they are never submit a development negotiated, which was done homes in the 50 percent af- bypass road and a road to were needed to reach devel- structures." application. in this case. fordable range. Lund Ranch II. Staff was opment beyond their neigh- Mayor Thorne added, "I Mayor Jerry Thorne was Councilmember Jerry The developer, after also opposed conducting borhoods, it would increase don't believe PP was ever concerned about the amount Pentin asked whether de- discussing the idea, said an inventory, arguing that it traffic, creating safety issues intended to be a traffic issue. of staff time such a survey velopers could come in with moving the units would not could be controversial and in an area where there are It was intended to protect would take in the light of time consuming as it relates many children. the ridges. This council is other projects that need to projects that do not include pencil out. be completed. housing for low income Councilmember Cheryl to individual properties. It Julia Lewis commented obligated to protect the view residents. Cook-Kallio commented Dolan replied, "They that ideally the vote should could." wait until after the work- Pat Belding, Citizens for shop. She was concerned a Caring Community (CCC), about setting a precedent (Opinions voiced in let- but is maintained solely by from time to time. By click- him and two of them were pointed out that 46 units are on the level of affordablity. ters published in Mailbox volunteers. We hope that ing on the Follow button at also former TDLC students. described as affordable. The However, she felt the ap- are those of the author and awareness of the Granada the lower right, you can be I just want to say thank you 23 available to those at 100 proval had already taken do not necessarily reflect Native Garden will increase informed by email when a to Max and all who helped percent of median income a long time. "I think it's a the opinion of The Inde- its value as an asset to the new post is added. These him. are counted as affordable. beautiful project. I'm abso- pendent. Letter Policy: The community, inspire the com- will include descriptions and That is not usually done. lutely devastated that we Independent will not publish munity to landscape with natural history of plants that It puts the development at Narum Endorsed can't figure out how to build anonymous letters, nor will native plants, help all of us are “Current Attractions” at Jerry Thorne 7 percent affordable. "The more affordable units." become more conscious of the Garden, or information zoning would not have been Cook-Kallio continued, it publish letters without Pleasanton names. Abusive letters may the sources and importance about the value of individual As Mayor of the City of changed if the site had not "It is time for residents to of the water we depend on plants from the standpoint of been seen as a good location stop referring to people who be rejected or edited. Fre- Pleasanton I am frequently in the Valley, and restore an ecology, biodiversity, his- called upon to give my per- for affordable housing. It would qualify for the low quent letter writers may have awareness of native Cali- tory, medical importance, or seems to me the city should income housing as 'those publication of their letters sonal opinions on items fornia plants and their role use by indigenous peoples of pertinent to civic matters insist on the appropriate kind of people.' I find it of- delayed. Letters should be in making the California California. affordability level for this fensive." She pointed out submitted by e-mail to edit- including candidates for environment unique. elected office. Therefore, I very large project as an ex- that her children, who are [email protected].) You can get valuable ample for projects that will college grdautes, would Thank You must speak out in favor of information about the loca- Marcie Rybczynski Kathy Narum for the vacant follow." qualify for the low income Native Garden tion, past and present of the Becky Dennis, a former housing. Director, Trinity Daycare Pleasanton City Council Jim Adams Granada Native Garden by Learning Center seat. councilmember and also Mayor Jerry Thorne Louann Tung visiting its website, www. a member of CCC, stated, agreed with Cook-Kallio's It is so wonderful when Kathy’s experience as a Livermore granadanativegarden.word- Parks and Recreation Com- "It is very different from comments. "It's time to get press.com.Accessing that you see someone doing This April marks the 9th something good for another, missioner and Planning what I expected the site rid of the term affordable anniversary of the Granada website will display the to yield. I didn't envision housing. 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Photo - Doug Jorgensen Last Friday, 4th and 5th grade students at Altamont Creek Elementary School in Photo - Doug Jorgensen Livermore took part in an interactive cultural dance experience. Mighty 4 Arts A community car show was held last weekend at the Dublin Heritage Park and Foundation, a Bay Area non-profit organization that teaches Hip Hop cultural art Museums. The display included classics, muscle, and custom cars along with trucks forms worldwide, taught beginning break-dancing workshops that included a brief and motorcycles. Hip Hop history lesson, stretching exercises, techniques in break-dancing, and a "cypher" dance circle. This project was funded by LVPAC's Educational Outreach fund. Pictured is Randy Fortes working with the students.

Film to Show How Media Images Hold Women Back By Ron McNicoll compared to the 1960's and abusive men. stereotypes about women as won't make any progress." said Hamm. An interviewer Women are 51 percent '70s, there is still a long way The NOW chapter, which seen on TV, all of them from Hamm remembers the asked Hamm, "Are you mar- of the population and 17 to go. also includes cities west the Fox News Network. 1960's and '70s when she ried? We won't hire married percent of Congress. Im- It's especially important of the hills, has approxi- One correspondent de- would go job-hunting. Em- women. You'll just get preg- ages of women's bodies are to show the movie to young mately 100 listed members. scribed Hillary Clinton as ployment want ads then were nant and leave." exploited by advertising, women, said Hamm. She The monthly meetings draw "looking haggard, like she is divided by gender headings: Feminism changed all and the target of violence in has undertaken outreach to about a dozen, said NOW 92." Another correspondent "Help wanted: men" and that, and helped men, too. movies and TV. a high school in Hayward, member Kathy Woofter of asks Sarah Palin: "Breast "Help wanted: women." "Now a man can be a stay-at- At age 7, in one poll, where students are very in- Livermore. implants: Did you have them "Some jobs listed a high- home father and not face any children who said that they terested in the movie. The group donates mon- or not?" er weight requirement -- social flack for the decision," wanted to grow up to be One important focus for ey to other organizations A male correspondent because men weigh more," said Hamm. president were divided even- feminists now is to stop that help victims of violence. asks a man identified by the ly between girls and boys. sexual assaults on girls and After members heard about a screen logo "Men's Rights" "At 15, you see this massive women, said Hamm. She woman being raped in India, about the "down side of a (gender) gap emerging," mentioned a recent incident they sent a donation to a Bay woman in the Oval Office." says a woman college pro- on the Peninsula where three Area Agency, Narika, which He replies, "You mean be- fessor speaking in the movie young men allegedly raped assists sexual assault victims sides the PMS and the mood "Miss Representation." a girl who later committed in India. swings?" The film documents how suicide, after pictures were NOW from time to time The teen-age girls in the news and entertainment shown on the internet. has endorsed candidates movie know what is going media distort women's im- The attitude that has to in the Valley. Livermore on. A high school student age, thereby carrying on be overcome is the assump- councilmember Jeff Wil- named Ariella says, "There old social stereotypes about tion that if a woman gets liams received backing from is no appreciation for wom- women's passivity and per- drunk, it's OK to sexually ACTNOW, as did former en as intellectuals. It's all ceived inability. assault her. It is not OK, said Pleasanton Mayor Jennifer about the body, not about ACTNOW, the 29-year- Hamm. Hosterman. the brains." old local chapter of the "Women deserve to be re- More work is needed to Jane Fonda, who made National Organization for spected, to have boundaries. change the relatively low her own changes from being Women, will be showing Women and girls deserve to ratio of women to men in perceived as a sex symbol in the movie at 6 p.m. May 8 be safe when they go some- politics, and the stereotyp- the 1960s movie "Barbarel- at Round Table Pizza, 530 where," she said. ing of women's intellectual la" to a feminist, says that Main St., Pleasanton. Hamm works for Tri-Val- abilities, said Hamm. "Media creates conscious- Chapter president Mau- ley Haven, and many ACT- A trailer for the "Miss ness. If what gets out there reen Hamm of Livermore NOW members volunteer Representation" movie at is determined by men, we said that although things there to help women who www.Missrepresentation. are better for women's rights seek immediate safety from org and on YouTube shows

Dublin Council Hears East Side Plan Update Dublin councilmembers ty, including one on the north a box filled with a variety of heard an update on how the side of the city on Tassajara name options, and bestowed East Dublin plan has grown Road. It was thought then names on two eaglets. They and changed. However, they that it would turn out to be a are the offspring of Bella, an did not start to deal yet with commercial center, but much eagle that the city "adopted" three general plan amend- of that vision depended on when it was observed nest- ments being requested by Tassajara Valley develop- ing in a tree on the East Side developers. ment. Since then, plans in several years ago. The council asked for Tassajara Valley have been Some 230 participants in the general plan background shrunk from 5000 units to the city's St. Patrick's cel- to gain a better idea of the 150 units, said Sbranti. ebration contributed names planning context for the There was no concrete to the low-key contest. The decisions that they will be summary or conclusion to winning names are Bellaboo making. the discussion. However, and Coco. Mayor Tim Sbranti won't Sbranti told the staff that the A camera streams live be in on those decisions. report is helpful. images of the eagle's nest He owns some property in On another item, Sbranti so residents can observe the the vicinity of the proposed drew two slips of paper from family's activities. changes, and will recuse himself. However, he did sit in on the backgrounder at the April 16 meeting for its information value. The East Dublin plan was originally drafted in 1994 and covered 3300 acres. To- day, that has grown to 4400 acres, with the addition of such areas as Fallon Village, on the east side of Fallon Road, and the BART transit center area. Councilmembers dis- cussed densities and loca- tions of commercial proper- PAGE 6 - The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013

West Coast Kaos Angelina Alfonzo shows her skills by moving the ball from the back field around a Diablo player Saturday to give our offense the ball again.

Improving its undefeated record to 4-1-0, the Livermore Travis Gollott, a senior level 10 gymnast, recently Fusion U12 Maroon girls soccer team shut-out the won the 2013 Men's Gynmastics State and Regional previously unbeaten Pleasanton Rage 2-0 this past Champions. He is currently ranked third in the nation. Saturday in a tough, well-matched game against a Travis started competing when he was 5 years old and worthy Pleasanton opponent. Pictured, Fusion's Kayla has stayed committed to the sport for the past 12 years, Remund takes on Rage's Taylor Bond. training at West Coast Olympic Gymnastic Academy in Pleasanton, 4 hours a day 6 days a week. Travis has received a scholarship to the University of Nebraska where he will continue to compete in gymnastics. His future goals are to make the National Team and compete in the Olympics.

The Livermore Aquacowboys swam at the 'SRVLA, Pacific Swimming, C/B/A+, long course swim meet' at the San Ramon Olympic pool on April 20-21, 2013. Pictured here with Coach Leslie Dabney are Megan Fairbanks (13), Katie Dabney (12), Caroline Eckel (11), Matthew Hayes (12), Paige Da Costa (11), and Taber Da Costa (10). This was LAC's first long course meet of the season and many new personal best times were achieved.

from the Thunder. Lineweber started Midway through Spring Season, the Livermore Fusion Las Positas College the game with a home run saving catch SC U11 Maroon Girls team is off to a strong start, capping Swimming & Diving in left field. Cailtin Sobrepena’s hustle Livermore's sand soccer team, Peace, took first place In only the third year of the pro- in the field kept the Divas’ base run- a weekend of solid play with a 2 – 1 win over San Ramon in the U13 division of the 2013 Pro-Am Beach Soccer gram, the Las Positas College Swim- ners from running wild. The pitching Azuri on Sunday. Fusion led 1 – 0 at the half following a ming and Diving team already has al- combo of Carlie Spruiell and Nayeli Tournament on April 21st in Stinson Beach, Marin, CA. ready earned its first Conference Title. Tia once again shut down their op- goal by Ashleigh Ward. Alivia Ganz had the assist. In the Team Peace also took first place in their division last The women, led by McKenna Stevulak ponents recording 10 strike-outs in 4 (Livermore High) and Nichole Maria innings of play. second half, Kyah Coady scored on a kick from goal by year at Pro-Am's tournament in Santa Cruz. Pictured Cui (Foothill), narrowly outpointed Golden Thunder 5, Blue Devils Fusion Goalie Payton (PK) Hall – driving it up the field Ohlone 535-521 for the Coast Confer- 3: This one turned into a tough fought clockwise (from back left) are Catherine Ng, Krissy ence title. The men used their depth, back and forth game. The Golden to make the final score 2 – 1. Danielle Castro (pictured) Keller, Kylie Moore, coach Dave Moore, Cassidy Bates, 15 swimmers recorded 511 points for Thunder scored early but the Blue provided strong defense against the Azuri squad along the team, to place third behind West Devils came back quickly and led Daniela Walker, Jenni Kovisto, Ciara Martinez and Valley and Ohlone. through most of the game until Emma with Faith Rogers, Rebecca George, and Athena Lewis. Stevulak totaled 56 points in indi- Kavanagh started a late game rally. Lauren Moore. Martinez scored the winning goal in the vidual events finishing first in both the With a walk and a couple stolen bases Kayla Gallo and April Phillips kept the game on track as finals against the very competitive Dynamites from 50 and 100 back, and third in the 50 capped by an excellent slide to beat the Fusion’s mid-field generals. free. She broke team records in all three tag at third, Emma was in position to Hercules. events. Maria Cui was not far behind score, which she did on Nayeli Tia’s Stevulak, recording 50 individual RBI single. Tia finished with 2 hits (1 triple), an RBI and 2 runs on the game. Schlicher Orthodontics, Jenna Ager Kaelin Construction Inc. 6, Renee points. She placed second in both 50 fly had a great play at shortstop to make Huber State Farm Insurance 5: Brooke and 50 back, and third in the 100 back; Madison Braswell hit a booming RBI there. Top Players: Lee Jagoe Archi- the inning). Laura Whiteland did a double in the inning to keep the rally an out in the 2nd inning. Sophia Smith Inman's RBI singles capped three-run setting a team record in the 50 fly in pitched a great 2nd inning, Jiya Dhillon rallies in the third and fifth innings tecture - Lauren DiMaggio, Megan great job pitching for Central Paint- the process. Both also swam on the 400 going and scored on Kelly Lineweber’s McClure, Madeline Shimy; Diversi- ing and caught a pop fly. Top Players: RBI double. The defense once again did a great job hitting. Top Players: Bob for Kaelin Construction Inc. Brigetta and 800 free relay teams which won Frey Real Estate / Remax - Adrianna Vance scored twice for the victors, fied Mortgage - Emily Ferrey, Sammy Central Painting - Destiny Baker, Lexi the conference championship, and set was solid. Katie Zeck kept the Blue McClain, Audrey Simmons Valentine, Laura Whiteland; Securities Devils' base-runners in check with an Avelar, Gabriella Avelar, Ailana Frey; who also were led by Elizabeth Allen team records. Both of these relays also Schlicher Orthodontics - Jenna Ager, (2 singles), Trixy Ramirez (single, run) Securities America 6, Tim Mc- - Raquel Espinosa, Isabel Fernandes, featured Sydney Wagner and Cassie excellent play on a deep hit ball in left Guire Team – Alain Pinel Realtors 5: Gilia Lyons field. Braswell showed her hustle in the Jiya Dhillon, Sophia Smith and Katie Jones (single, run). Ruby Stuart (Foothill). In addition to their Micro Teal: PostNet vs. Ohana Stinson and Aoife Kennedy scored Securities America struck gold in the Central Painting 6, A2 Technolo- relay efforts, Wagner and Stuart had field with a dramatic play at second first inning and that proved to be the gies 4: Alex and Zoe came out swinging base to stunt a late rally by the Blue Bros. Island Style Chips & Popcorn: twice each for Renee Huber State Farm excellent meets. Wagner broke three Makena Scott had great plays in the Insurance, which also received three difference in the game. Tim McGuire for A2 Technologies with great hits. In team records while finishing second in Devils. The Golden Thunder are 6 – 0 Team – Alain Pinel Realtors fought the end though it wasn't quite enough for the season to date.. outfield. Madison Neves had big hits. hits from Viviana Valle and two from the 1650 free, fourth in the 500 free, Sophie Wendell had an all-around good Kenna Asmussen. hard and put runs on the board in every to combat Central Painting - Marisa and sixth in the 200 free. Stuart swam U8: Maroon 12 vs Golden Divas: other inning led by Lauryn Smith and McKee and Kamryn Fleming delivered player of the game for Maroon 12 was game. Emma Buttafuco and Maddie Mini Black: Athen’s Burger 10, to a pair of fifths (200/500 free) and a Moo had big hits to the outfield. Sa- Hopyard Ale House 4: Isabella Restani her Big Bat, Mekenna Luka was solid timely hits and Peyton did a great job 10th in the 100 free. Cheyanne Harvey with a double. on the mound, and Nishitha Shetty behind the plate as catcher to get the Maroon 12 vs Lightning Bugs: mantha Riter had a great hit. did a great job pitching for Hopyard All five team relay records were Larry Damasar State Farm vs. Ale House but the Athen’s Burger girls’ flashed her impressive leather in the win. Top Players: Central Painting broken by the women. In addition to player of the game for Maroon 12 was outfield. Securities America were un- - Kamryn Fleming, Marisa McKee, Savanna Johnson NetApp: For Larry Damasar State bats were on fire, - Ella Melvin (base the 400 and 800 free relays mentioned Farm, Grace Damaser made three great hit, RBI), Julia Novi (2 base hits), stoppable on offense with solid perfor- Peyton Pozzi; A2 Technologies - Alex above, Maria Cui, Stuart, Stevulak and Pretty Pumpkins vs. Lime Drives: mances by Olivia Caponigro, Hannah Amarizca, Zoe Castillo The Pretty Pumpkins were, once again, fielding plays to record two outs at 2nd Avery Clark (double, RBI), AJ Molina Megan Simons (Livermore) broke the and one at 1st. She also had a nice hit. (2 base hits, 2 RBI), Samantha O’Brien Deckinger, and Angelina Padua. Top Diversified Mortgage 9, Logo record in the 200 free relay, Simons, ready to play. The girls played great of- Players: Securities America - Olivia Boss 5: Logo Boss opened the scoring fense with plenty of hits. The standout Sophia Damasar had two nice hits and (double, RBI), Kate Sanders (base hit, Kendra Hartsyker (Foothill), Wagner, Sara Vannoni pitched one outstanding RBI), Kelly Fietz (base hit), Olivia Caponigro, Hannah Deckinger, An- with a run in the top of the first while and Eryn Powers (Amador Valley) play of the game came in the bottom gelina Padua; Tim McGuire Team Diversified Mortgage answered back of the second inning when Jayden inning and had three hits. For NetApp, Soble (base hit, RBI), Kayli Shima- swam on the record-breaking 200 Grace Lozano cheered the team on and nuki (base hit, RBI). Erica Haley was – Alain Pinel Realtors - Mekenna Luka, with four of their own. Both teams medley team, and Maria Cui, Stuart, Morton, playing first base, caught a Nishitha Shetty, Lauryn Smith scored every inning and the final pop-fly then ran to tag her base to get with her cast coming off will be back walked and did some great running, Simon and Stevulak made up the 200 in action next Saturday. Lauren Stokoe stealing 2nd & 3rd to get herself in San Jose Boiler Works, Inc. 9, Se- score was Diversified Mortgage 9 and free relay team. Simons made it a trio the runner on first out, for the Pretty curities America 8: Whitney Dishman Logo Boss 5. Top Players: Diversified Pumpkins first double play of the had two great hits, one a fly ball to the scoring position. Defensively, Athen’s of top backstrokers for the Hawks. outfield. Ashlynn O'Nesky pitched her Burger was solid from the first inning. was hot at the plate collecting multiple Mortgage - Emily Ferrey, Sierra Lema, She finished fourth in the 100 back season. Standouts on offense: Jayden RBI while Darina Wolfe backed her Peyton Reilly; Logo Boss - Audrey Roldan, Taylor Jeffrey, Jenn Morrison; first game and did fantastic. Samantha O’Brien cleanly fielded balls and sixth in the 50. Mini Teal: Delores Gragg -Keller hit to her at 3rd and was able to get up with a show of offensive force of Alavi, Beth Earle, Andrea Harding Devin Sheppod, with 49 individual defense: Brianna Yen, Jayden Morton, her own. Gilia Lyon had the big hit of Diversified Mortgage 8, Securi- Kate Hankins. Williams Realty vs. Cornish and the first out at 1st with a great catch by points, led the men who also broke a Carey: Delores Gragg -Keller Williams Alex Stokoe. Samantha again fielded a the day in the final inning, launching a ties America 5: Diversified Mortgage large number of team records. Shep- Pretty Pumpkins vs. Lightning rocket into deep left field for Securities jumped out early with three in the first Bolts: The bats were swinging early for Realty team played an exceptional ball at 3rd throwing to teammate Kayli pod's first place finish in the 400 IM game. To start the first inning, Sophie Shimanuki to end the inning with an America. Not to be outdone, San Jose but Securities America answered back broke the team record, and he also set the Pretty Pumpkins. Kate Hankins, Boiler Works, Inc. rode to victory on with two in the second, two more in Jayden Roldan, Kristen Johnston, Youngberg had two outs at 1st base. out at 2nd. Ella Gervasoni was tough records in the 200, 500, and 1000 free. The third out was a high fly from at 2nd base catching an infield fly ball Kristina Allard's amazing pitching the third and another in the fourth He broke the record in the 200 while Taylor Jeffrey, Amaya Orsi, and performance and the offensive skills for a five to three lead. Diversified Anabella Pedretti all connected for Cornish and Carey caught by Delores for an out, Kayli Shimanuki and Ella finishing sixth in the 500 free, and Gragg -Keller Williams Realty’s Sasha Melvin also played tough and didn’t of Cynthia Arriaga. The biggest star Mortgage came up with five runs in the established the record in the 1000 while hits in the first inning. The second of the game was Morgan Barrowcliff bottom of the fourth and came away inning went just as well with Ysabel Sood at shortstop. This left Cornish let any fly balls drop in the infield. finishing third in the 1650. Speaking and Carey short of a run in. During the Avery Clark (5 innings) and Julia Novi who hit a single, stole two bases, and with a hard fought eight to five win. of the 1650, Chris Mowry (Amador Smith, Jenn Morrison, Dakota Hood, scored all in the final inning to unlock Top Players: Diversified Mortgage Jayden Morton, and Bella Rivalie also second inning, Callie McCarthy made (1 inning) shared pitching duties and Valley) set the Hawk record while an out at 2nd base for an easy out. At both did a phenomenal job allowing the tie in favor of San Jose Boiler - Savannah Caires, Maddie Rovira, finishing second. Mowry finished third recording a hit. Standouts on offense: Works, Inc. Audrey Simmons; Securities America Bella Rivalie, Jayden Roldan, Jayden the top of the third inning Delores very few walks which was key. in the 400 IM and sixth in the 200 fly Gragg -Keller Williams Realty came Minor Black: California Pizza Securities America 9, Central - Sabrina Heinitz, Anika Nicolas, to finish second in individual scoring Morton; defense: Dakota Hood, Ana- Painting 8: In a hard fought battle Angelina Padua bella Pedretti, Kate Hankins. out swinging, Sophia Fraher laid a Kitchen 18, Amador Optometry 4: with 46 points. bunt which left the infield scrambling. California Pizza Kitchen's Brooke between two picture perfect teams, Major Black: ACC Environmen- Devin's brother Kyle Sheppod also This started a 2 out rally with big hits Promes and Malia Konig each went Central Painting took an early lead tal 6, Greg Jefferies Academy 4: Both had a fine meet. He finished second by Azja Shelton, Callie McCarthy, 4-for-4 with four runs. The victorious thanks to the bat and glove of Kayla teams battled until the end with great in the 400 IM, to give Las Positas a Pleasanton Girls Softball Ashlee O'dell, and Gwen Buteau. To California Pizza Kitchen also saw Gregory. Because of fantastic outfield pitching from both teams. For Greg 1-2-3 finish in the event; set the team Pleasanton Girls Softball League end the 6th inning Audrey Davis as Rachel Petty pitch two shutout innings, play by Sabrina Heintiz and Raquel Jefferies Academy, AnaMaria Beard record in the 200 IM, while finishing Micro White: Maher Educational catcher, caught one thrown in to the Kirsten Sigua drive in three runs and Espinosa the damage was minimal and had two hits and a run in the second, seventh; and placed eighth in the 200 Services vs. Bob Frey Real Estate / plate for a 2nd out. Mary Clingerman score twice with an Securities America were able to roar while striking out two batters in relief breaststroke. The 200 breast was a Remax: Lena Garuda of Maher Edu- Pro Image Studios 9, Emohteez RBI. Amador Optometry was paced back to a victory. Julia Thomas led the of Kara Haynie. Hannah Schott then good event for the Hawks as Will cational Services hit a great 1st base 1: A strong outing for the visiting Pro by Hope Alley (2-for-3, run), Haley comeback with multiple hits and RBI hit a deep sacrifice fly all the way to Shill (Livermore) finished fourth set hit. Ailana Frey hit a nice left field hit. Image Studios, with a total of 15 hits. Roundtree (2 RBI) and Angelina Ama- in the game. Top Players: Securities the fence, scoring AnaMaria. Allie a team record and he was followed by Top Players: Maher Educational Ser- Starting pitcher, Mia De La Cruz, dor (2 runs) Top Players: California America - Raquel Espinosa, Sabrina DeFazio singled in the 6th and stole Jimmy Benge's (Livermore) 12th and vices - Lena Garuda, Madison Notari, helped her own cause going 3 for 3 at Pizza Kitchen - Malia Konig, Brooke Heintiz, Julia Thomas; Central Paint- 2nd base, right before Shelby Cabral Joey Silva's (Amador) 13th to give Las Grace Schmidt; Bob Frey Real Estate the plate and also had four strike-outs. Promes, Kirsten Sigua; Amador ing - Kayla Gregory, Lexi Valentine, came to the plate and hit a 2 run Positas four top 16 finishers. Shill also / Remax - Caitlyn Burgess, Allison Relief pitcher Madison Schooley had Optometry - Hope Alley, Angelina Laura Whiteland HOME RUN, Both Allie and Shelby placed fourth in the 100 breast and 15th Clark, Alaina Frey seven strike-outs on the day. Nycole Amador, Haley Roundtree Central Painting 8, Lee Jagoe also played strong defense at shortstop in the 50 free. The Sheppod brothers Bob Frey Real Estate / Remax vs. Baker went 2 for 3 with 2 singles, California Pizza Kitchen 13, Fu- Architecture 7: For Central Painting, and 3rd base. For ACC Environmental, and Mowry were joined by Silva in KB Homes: Bob Frey Real Estate / helping Pro Image Studios win 9-1. It sion 3 Salon 1: Kate Inman drove in a Kristen Greene, Sammi Carlson and Meghan Pickett and Claire Larson both the record-setting 800 free relay team. Remax's Makenna Melvin had a time was a tough loss for Emohteez but there team-high three runs, scored twice and Emmy Swyers were amazing both pitched strong. Jaime Rodgers had a Silva also finished 13th in the 200 free as pitcher 1st inning and some great was still some stand out play by Olivia made back-to-back exceptional plays offensively and defensively, Both big hit to right field that scored 3 runs. with a time that would have set the team fielding at 1st. KB Homes’s Katherine Fragomeli at Short, Elina Virmani in at 2nd base for California Pizza Kitch- Kristen and Emmy had double plays Emily Trinidad followed with a solid record if not for Devin Sheppod's split Foster had a great throw to 3rd base. Left and Ally Ebel at Second. Top en. Pitchers Rachel Petty, Kannon and Sammi struck out several batters to hit to right field that put her on 2nd base. time in the 500. Top Players: Bob Frey Real Estate / Players: Emohteez - Ally Ebel, Olivia Phipps and Kirsten Sigua combined secure the win. Lee Jagoe Architecture Nicole Craven then beat out a bunt to Not to be forgotten are the Las Remax - Keri Maggiora, Makenna Fragomeli, Elina Virmani; Pro Image on a two-hitter. Other top hitters for played strong with great offensive 1st base that scored a run. Top Players: Positas divers Gabe Nieto (Granada) Melvin, Mia Tam; KB Homes - Studios - Nycole Baker, Mia De La California Pizza Kitchen were Brooke action from Lindsey Salmon, Hailey ACC Environmental - Nicole Craven, and Aaron Specht (Granada). The duo Katherine Foster, Savanna Hzian, Cruz, Madison Schooley Promes (3-for-4, 3 runs), Malia Konig Weinstein and Emma Hodges. Meghan Pickett, Jaime Rodgers; Greg went 1-2 respectively in both the one Sydney Queen McElroy Orthodontics 5, Sonshine (3-for-3, 4 runs), and Sigua (2-for-2, 2 Securities America 8, Central Jefferies Academy - Shelby Cabral, and three meter events. Summit Financial Group vs. Valley Preschool 2: McElroy Orthodontics RBI, 2 runs). Fusion 3 Salon received Painting 7: Securities America came Allie DeFazio, AnaMaria Beard Kyle Biondi (Castro Valley) set the Plumbing: Summit Financial Group - received great pitching from Adrianna hits from Lucia Castaneda and Gianna out strong with Raquel Espinosa going Richert Lumber Co., Inc. 7, final individual record for the men with Katie did a great job at pitcher, with Martinez with 3 strikeouts, 3 big hits Lyng. Cory Bryan pitched well in re- 3 for 3 with 4 RBI for the night, Gilia Greg Jefferies Academy 2: Richert his fifth place finish in the 200 fly. He several strikes, and she hit a nice fly by Lauren Dang, and 2 runs scored by lief. Top Players: Fusion 3 Salon - Cory Lyons getting a double and Isabel Lumber Co., Inc. took an early lead also placed eighth in the 100 fly and ball in the in field to score a run. Casey Deja Clark. Sonshine Preschool’s top Bryan, Lucia Castaneda, Gianna Lyng; Fernandes leading the team to victory with 4 runs in the 1st and kept the 14th in the 200 IM. did a great job fielding a grounder and players were twin sisters Sammy and California Pizza Kitchen - Kate Inman, with her great pitching. Central Paint- tagging 1st base for an out. Presley hit Emily Simon with great fielding of fly Rachel Petty, Kannon Phipps ing gave them a strong fight though two nice grounders toward 2nd base balls and a triple by Emma Seitz. Top Minor Teal: Diversified Mortgage with Destiny Baker crushing the ball for base hits. Valley Plumbing - Peyton 16, Lee Jagoe Architecture 0: Diversi- into the outfield sending two runs Livermore Girls Softball Players: Sonshine Preschool - Emma in. Lexi Valentine had a great game Livermore Girls Softball Associa- made an awesome base hit off a live Seitz, Emily Simon, Sammy Simon; fied Mortgage played strong defense, pitch to advance the runners. Ivy had particularly at SS and 1st base. The both offensively (several key hits to tion scores: McElroy Orthodontics - Deja Clark, get on base and bring runners in) and U10: Golden Thunder 17, Dugout a great first day pitching and threw a Lauren Dang, Adrianna Martinez score was close through two but in the bunch of strikes. Top Players: Summit top of the third Diversified Mortgage defensively (scooping up a grounder Divas 1: The offensive tear by the Sonshine Preschool 8, Emohteez to throw the runner out at 1st to end Golden Thunder continued last Thurs- Financial Group - Presley Bledsoe, 4: Sonshine Preschool’s Nina Bal- scored five and didn't look back from day. They topped their season highs of Casey Magwili, Katie Salonga; Val- estreri and Rachel Tanis teamed up 11 hits and 15 runs from last game to ley Plumbing - Ivy Childers-Nuelle, for a great double play. Isabella Rule 14 hits and 17 runs. The second inning Peyton Silversmith had 2 big hits with 2 RBI. Emohteez was highlighted by back to back to back Bob Frey Real Estate / Remax vs. had key hits from Kara Fitzsimmons RBI doubles from Nayeli Tia, Madison Schlicher Orthodontics: Bob Frey Real and Peyton Boone. Riya Kulkarni Braswell and Kelly Lineweber. Audrie Estate / Remax had a great first day played a great game. Top Players: Demarest contributed her personal best of pitching. Gabrriella Avelar had a Sonshine Preschool - Nina Balestreri, 2 RBIs and Leilani Lake had 2 hits great right field hit. Ailana Frey had an Isabella Rule, Rachel Tanis; Emohteez on the day with an RBI. The offense unassisted put out at 1st base. Adrianna - Peyton Boone, Kara Fitzsimmons, overshadowed a solid defensive effort Avelar did a great job at pitcher. For Riya Kulkarni The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013 - PAGE 7

The Wildfire U13 premier team hit the road for a spring league 2-1 win over Mission Valley of Fremont. The Zack Scribner hits an RBI single for the Granada Little Wildfire started strong with a quick goal from Forward League 80s Gold team against Danville. Photo - Bill Paola Samaniego. In the second half, Forward Leila Nale Anzo scored the second goal with breakaway giving the Wildfire a 2-0 advantage. The Wildfire defense Photo - Doug Jorgensen battled hard to keep Mission Valley with minimal shots Foothill High School defeated Livermore High 16 to 4 on goal and scoreless through most of the game. in a men's varsity lacrosse league game last Friday. Pictured is Defender Amanda Zeck making a move on Foothill scored in every quarter. her opponent. pressure on, scoring one run in each Lucas Smith and Brendan O'Hara with of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th innings. Greg Andrew Reilly at shortstop and An- Jefferies Academy stayed strong and drew Hofmann at first base combining scored two runs in the 7th on a two- to make two outs for the Rangers. For run single by Serena Crittenden, but the home team Giants, Jacob Sanchez it was not enough to pull ahead. Great made an impressive pitching debut, pitching by Richert Lumber Co., Inc.’s overpowering the Ranger's hitters Jenna O’Neal. Top Players: Richert with five consecutive strikeouts and Lumber Co., Inc. - Caroline Clark, finishing with six strikeouts against Grace Nielsen, Jenna O'Neal; Greg the seven batters he faced. Jefferies Academy - Jessica Emde, A's vs. Giants: Giants rallied in Hannah Schott, Halle Uhl the bottom of the fourth to beat the Richert Lumber Co., Inc. 6, ACC visiting Athletics by a score of 4 -1. Pictured is Jayden Morton who scored two hat-tricks Environmental 5: Richert Lumber Co., For the Athletics, the biggest hit came on the day for the U0 West Coast WildKatz. Here she is Inc. took the lead in the 2nd inning in the first inning off the bat of Gavin with a run, but ACC Environmental Benitez when he pounced on a two- picking her way through the defense with good balance came right back with 2 runs in the strike pitch sending a long double to 3rd with big hits by Delaney Phipps, center field, which allowed Luke Leary and technique. Claire Larsen, and Nicole Craven. to score from second base. With the Richert Lumber Co., Inc. tied it in the score tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the 5th then had a huge 6th inning with 4 fourth inning, Jacob Sanchez led off Ryan Macintire, Kaleo Gomes, and game filled with solid pitching by both runs. ACC Environmental refused to the inning with a solid base hit. Matt Iliza Fields helped with a total of six teams and solid defensive plays as yield and scored 3 runs in the top of Stiger crushed a pitch over the left strikeouts. Danny Knight had several well. Stephen Geyer was outstanding the 7th but it was not enough to take fielder’s head for an inside the park good stops at the plate. Ryan Macintire with back to back outs at 2nd base. back the lead. Top Players: Richert home run which made the score 4-1. also stopped a ground ball at the mound Nathan Woolsey came in for a score Lumber Co., Inc. - Jessica O'Neal, On defense for the Athletics, Marco and threw it to Tovin Loth at first for after 2 stolen bases.The Giants were Nicole Riordan, Nagisa Smalheiser; Wilde had a put out at second base off an out. On offense for the A’s, Landon filled with top hitters who bypassed ACC Environmental - Claire Larsen, a slow grounder and Ozzy Cervantez Paden, Jason Zaia, Kaleo Gomes and 1st base to go directly to 2nd base. Alex Sanchez, Beth Williams closed out the first inning with an alert Derek Wickander had some fantastic Zakary Gooby hit a double in the 3rd catch at third base. Joey Keeler had a hits for their team. Tovin Loth led the inning.Thomas Stevenson and Dylan Pictured is Kaylie Lawson of the West Coast Wrath U12 steady performance as pitcher with team on offense going three for three Krauss showcased strong skills, they with pure focus on shutting down a potintial break away two strikeouts. Gavin Benitez had the and hitting in three runs. Iliza Shields. each hit 2 run doubles. Granada Little League Derek Wickander, Kaleo Gomes also Majors: A's 2, Rangers 1: B. Granada Little League scores: defensive play of the game for the A’s early in the game by the Pleasanton Rage. when he snatched a screaming liner hit in runs to help put points on the Harvey of the A's and S. Street of the Farm: Phillies vs. Yankees: Luke to third base and tagged out the lead board. Rangers were in a pitchers' duel until Anderson played a super defensive runner for the final out of the inning, A’s 6, Yankees 9: For the A’s the A's got on the board in the 5th. G. 17: Top players for the Orioles: Do- regained the lead in the fourth inning, game catching a fly ball and making Brendan O'Hara, Grant McCarthy, and defense, Chris Hutton caught a line Blockley and T. Savino led off the bot- Mason DeLisser's 2 RBI triple in the a diving stop at shortstop. Daniel menic Persi; Brandon Harvey; Shane Aiden Ott turned in solid performances drive at first for an out. Tovin Loth tom of the 5th with a pair of singles. Napier. Top players for the Giants: fifth inning helped widen the gap and Wollner and Carson Dodd made good defensively for the Giants. stopped a grounder at shortstop for J. Keeler later drove in the first run seal the five-run lead for the Giants. plays on defense. Gene Ling, Logan Charlie Betz; Patrick Harvey; Nikolas Phillies vs. Rangers: The visiting an out at first along with catching a with an RBI double. The Rangers put Michail Together, Testerman and DeLisser Lee, Kyle Cullen, and Ayden Duffin Phillies were up to bat first. Adam fly ball while on the mound. Derek together a two out rally in the top of racked up 5 hits and 7 RBIs. had some great hits for the Phillies. Triple A: Phillies 10, Angels 8: Laurence started off with a smash Wickander got an unassisted ground the 6th with a walk, then a hit by N. Top players for the Phillies: Zackarey Giants 5, Rangers 3: Giants' Austin Dwankwardt, Tyler Curran, double between second and third. ball out at first base and Eljah Schell McCormick and an error to load the outstanding players: Jacob Lord led Tyler Franchi, Micah Goodman, Con- Medina; Pedro Estevez; Drew McDon- Luke Palma scored Laurence with caught a fly ball at third base for an bases. McDonald then drove in the run ald. Top players for the Angels: Tyler the Giants on offense with two hits. ner Mayfield, and Mikey Boyd led the his RBI single. Elliott Hall made his out. On the mound, Danny Knight and to tie the game. After Blockley struck Nolan Kitsuse closed the game by offense for the Yankees with some Emanuele and Brandon McDougall. debut on the mound. Cole Carnahan Jason Zaia struck out a total of four out the side in the top of the 7th, C. Giants 0, Yankees 1: Top players pitching the last 2 innings with TJ big hits. On defense, Gavin Couture, made a fantastic double play at first, batters. On offense Jason Zaia had a Seely led off the bottom of the 7th with Testerman’s stellar catching behind Ashton Souza, Aiden Clarin, Drayden for the Giants: Cayden Ho; Adam catching an in-field pop fly and tagging single and Kaleo Gomes hit a double. a single up the middle. Seely advanced Chapman; Aden Calvacanti. Top play- the plate. Rangers' outstanding players: Curtis, Paul Beasley, and Eli Wig- the batter who left the bag early. The For the Yankees, Anthony Camelleri, to 2nd base on a wild pitch, R. J. Mata The Rangers' defense was led by Ryan ginton helped the team out with some ers for the Yankees: JJ Knight; Blaze side was retired with one run scoring. Donovan Holmes, and Sean Nadeau then drove in the walk-off RBI with a Hill; Cooper Martin Hanley’s pitching. Eric Ruloma played fantastic plays on the field. Tommy Chance had a blast single to all hit singles and knocked in runs for line drive single to left field. an outstanding defensive game all over Giants vs. Athletics: Scotty Giants 9, Angels 11: Top players start the second. Phillies were unable their team. On defense, Alex Clouser Giants 0, Rangers 2: This was a for the Giants: Adam Chapman; Steven the field, especially at shortstop where Lineweber hit a high sky ball into to score in the second. Erik Anderson caught a flyball and Josh Cullen caught pitchers' duel from the start. Grant he made a leaping catch. Sean Haley left centerfield for a long single. In Lee; Isaac Tufts. Top players for the took the mound. He made one strike a line drive. Alex Derham and Bobby Borjon pitched very well giving up just Angels: Alex Scull; Parker Hively; went 3 for 3, including 2 doubles. the fourth inning Scotty crushed a out and the side was retired with Car- Zepeda struck out four. 2 runs. The Giants had base runners AAA Division: Giants 18, Dia- double. Natnael Leary’s best hit came Brandon McDougall nahan throwing out the batter at first Minor AAA: A's 2, Red Sox 5: through most of the game and simply mondbacks 2: The Giants extended in the fourth inning when he smoked from third. Frank Middleton started the The A's played a great defensive game. couldn't push any across. Josh Collom their winning streak to three with an a single to shallow right field. Lukas third with a single up the first base line. Ian Silveira struck out 3 players in the led the offense with a double. outstanding pitching performance. Cusimano had a single towards first Livermore National LL Elliott Hall advanced the batter with a second inning and 5 players total. Ryan Giants 3 ,Yankees 5: Pitching Livermore National Little League Patrick Connolly pitched 3 1/3 innings base and an RBI single to the shortstop. single to the first base line. Luke Palma Juric struck out 2 players in the sixth continued to be a strength as Ian and struck out 9 batters. Jonah John- Dominic Franco sent a high floater scores: came through with a single. The inning inning and caught a pop ball for the Rasmussen pitched a strong 4 innings. Majors: Giants 5, Rangers 3: Gi- son closed the game, striking out the past second base for a single. Later in ended with all three batters stranded. third out. Cooper Meyer made amazing The offense was led by Ethan Vincent two hitters he faced. The Giants' bats the game Franco advanced the lead ants' outstanding players: Jacob Lord Harman Dhillon took the mound in catches in center field and as short stop. (triple), Grant Borjon (double), and led the Giants on offense with two were alive too with great hits by Gar- runner to third base with a single. Joe the third. He did a great job striking Jake Kilbane likewise played a great solid singles from AJ Wilde and Jordan ret Gomes, Siosi Meafou and Carter Cooksey hit a bouncer past three A’s hits. Nolan Kitsuse closed the game out two batters, no runners scored. defensive game, making two outs on Collom. The Giants battled to the end by pitching the last 2 innings with TJ Purl. For the Diamondbacks, Michael defenders for a single. Joe also hit a The Phillies dominated the fourth first and third. The Red Sox played having the tying runner come to the Anolin had his pitching debut, Joey sharp single past the pitcher. Thomas Testerman’s stellar catching behind the inning. Christian Clouser started the a great game overall. Their top two plate with no outs, but couldn't quite plate. Rangers' outstanding players: Gomez caught two pop flies, Mikey Cooper clanked the left field fence rally with a single between second and defensive players were Mateo Wilde as get it done. Ayler had a great stop in right field, with a base clearing double in the third The Rangers' defense was led by Ryan third. The hitting feast continued with pitcher and Coltan Trudeau as pitcher. Cardinals 12, Phillies 2: Giant Hanley’s pitching. Eric Ruloma had an and Austin Statham had great plays inning. Ava Schwarz smoked a ground RBIs from Anderson, Chance, Dhillon Their top two offensive players were pitchers' Zachary Clark 4K's, went four at first base. ball past the shortstop for a single, then outstanding defensive game all over and Middleton. The fourth ended with Thomas Young and Will Wentworth, innings and held the Phillies hitters to the field, especially at shortstop where Diamondbacks 7, Rangers 5: In a singled to load the bases in the final the Phillies on top 7 to 1. each with solid hits. 5 hits and only walked two and Malini close game between two strong teams, inning. Alex Maciel knocked over the he made a leaping catch. Sean Haley Phillies vs. Red Sox: It was a Giants 8, A's 1: Both teams had Tia recorded the last three outs to close went 3 for 3, including 2 doubles. the Diamondbacks' offense was led by pitcher with his fourth inning base hit. good battle between the two teams solid pitchers who held the score to out the game. Malini also recorded a Michael Anolin and Aiden Follis. Niles Luke Schwarz roped the first pitch he Diamondbacks 6, Yankees 0: The but the Sox held onto the lead in the zero for the first 4 innings. Although double along with Robert Rucktes- Diamondbacks jumped out to a quick Moy made a good play at second base, saw in the third inning into right field 4th and won the game 3-2. Matthew the A's played tough, the Giants strong chler. Ethan Dreger went 2-2 with two and Ryan Kelly caught two pop flies for a single. In the fourth inning Luke 3 run lead in the top of the first with Ladner helped the Sox with a hit in offense took the win. Ryan Wenzel had RBI's to help the cause. Gabriel Vargas consecutive hits from Brett Oelrich, For the Rangers, Justin Pestana had hit a topspin base hit past third base the 2nd inning. Arwen McCullogh 11 strike outs as pitcher and on defense and Josiah Knight also had two RBI's. an outstanding day on the mound, and for an RBI. Jack Robbins knocked a Josh Goldstein and Dylan Silva. Grant also had a big hit in the 1st and had Wenzel clinched an even dozen with Phillies pitchers Logan Greenough had Gomes and Jordan Canning knocked on offense, Anthony Molleson had 2 low flyball past the glove of the right a nice outing on the mound when she an out at shortstop. Bryce Beesley was 7 K's with no walks over 31/2 innings hits (hits to center & right field) with fielder for a single. Conner Raridan in 2 of the runs with solid ground outs threw two strike outs in the 3rd. For impressive as catcher for the first 4 and Jared Tavares 4K's led the Phillies and Francis Contarciego batted in the 1 RBI and 1 run, Joseph Mifsud had sent the second pitch all the way to the the Phillies, Adam Laurence had a innings and helped hold off the A's. efforts on the mound. Phillies' offense 2 hits (line drive to center & left field) warning track. Gavin Bates was the star third run with a single to right. Josh memorable 2nd inning when he hit Thomas Stevenson hit a triple which was led by Luke Moyan who went 2-2 Goldstein hit a solo home run to open and 1 RBI, Caelob Stimpson went 3 on defense as he made a diving catch an in-the-park home run and then later put the Giants on the board. and Matthew Reddick who slammed a For 3 scoring 3 Runs, and Brayden at shortstop in the fourth inning. On the 3rd and Dylan Silva singled and caught a screaming line drive in the Cardinals 9, Giants 18: The Car- double and had 1 RBI for the day. came around later in the inning to add 2 Nunes had 1 hit (deep right) for 1 the very next play Bates made the out field. Luke Palma had 2 great innings dinals' offense was led by "Moose" Run and 1 RBI. at second base. On offense Gavin hit more. Silva would score one more time pitching for the Phillies. Chance, with a three run RBI triple. in the top of the 6th to complete the Rangers 4, Diamondbacks 3 two doubles late in the game. Cardinals 2, Athletics 2: This was Zach Kramer had a nice single. Mason (continuation of 3-3 tie game from Minor A: Cardinals vs. Dia- Livermore American LL scoring for the D-backs. On the mound the 4th tie for the Athletics this year. Eastman hit a single and a double in the Livermore American Little League Goldstein was dominant throwing 5 4/8): In the 8th inning, the Rangers mondbacks: For the Cardinals, Alden The A’s were scoreless until the fourth game. The Cardinals' defense was also pulled out a victory over the Dia- Schwartz singled in the 1st inning to scores: innings, allowing no runs, and striking inning when they rallied for 2 runs to led by "Moose" Chance who pitched T-Ball: Durham Bulls vs. River out 9 and was backed up by some good mondbacks. Brayden Nunes kept the score Cody Johnston for an RBI. Alden tie the game. Ashton Baswell came well throughout the game. Jojo Jonas Diamondbacks scoreless, and Caelob hit another strong single in the 4th in- Bandits: Leading the Durham Bulls: defensive plays from Brett Oelrich in in to relieve Ozzy Cervantez on the performed great as catcher. Andrew Ryan Ong, Sophia Gresham, Nate centerfield and Nathan Hawryshok at Stimpson scored the winning run for ning. Tyler Mutz made a great catch mound the 1st inning, due to a hand Berg came in to close the game as the Rangers. For the Rangers, Joseph as pitcher in the 2nd inning to make Emch; River Bandits: Jacob Johnson, second base. Dane Winslow entered injury to Cervantez. Ashton retired pitcher. Leading the Giants on offense, Chase Williams, and Ryan Bury. the 6th and finished the shutout. For Mifsud had a great offensive game the first out and then went on to strike the only batter he faced on strikes. was Bryce Beesley who hit a single with a notable bunt that brought in an out the next two batters to complete Single A: Angels 19, Cardinals the Yankees offensively, nice hits from Athletics loaded the bases in the 1st RBI. Ryan Wenzel hit a 2 run RBI 6: Top players for the Angels: Trent Mason and Colby Smith as well as a RBI. Jacob Hutchinson was walked the inning. Tyler also had a big hit and inning on hits by Ozzy Cervantez, double. Antonio Rivalie hit a 1 run which he turned into an impressive run. RBI in the 2nd inning and single in the Terkuerst 4 for 4, 4R, RBI; Josh Raborn strong single from Josh Lyons. Nathan Adrian Vargas and Luke Leary but the RBI single. Thomas Stevenson hit an 3 for 4, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI; Jack Bleier 3 Findley pitched well in relief striking Caelob Stimpson had an amazing day 4th inning. Jacob Koelle-Pittel had a A’s left the runners stranded. Lucian in the park Grand Slam. The Giants' on the pitchers' mound striking out 15 flawless day at the dish and went 3-3. for 4, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI. Top players for out 6 including 5 consecutive batters Wolfe led off the 2-run 4th inning defense played strong with Thomas the Cardinals: Tyler Delisle 2 for 3, at one point. batters. Gavin Powers came in as clos- Jacob displayed outstanding hitting with a single and scored on an RBI Stevenson pitching the first 3 innings, ing pitcher not allowing any runs. For power with big hits in the 1st, 2nd and HR, R, RBI; Brandon Von 3 for 3, R; Rangers vs. A's (14 to 4):: A’s single to right field by Gavin Benitez. including 5 strike outs and caught a Tyler Wooley 2 for 3, 2B, RBI outstanding players: Zach Saal and the Diamondbacks, Austin Statham (2 4th innings. Jacob and Parker Warner Connor Rosales had a key at-bat in line drive for an out. Dylan Krauss doubles) and Adam Patterson (2 RBI) displayed great teamwork when Parker Orioles 10, Red Sox 14: Top play- Todd Niezman each pitched a strong the 4th where he moved up 2 runners did a great job at catcher making two ers for the Orioles: Noah Penn, Isabella inning. Blake Burrell got a solid base contributed strongly on offense. Niles caught a line drive at pitcher and threw into scoring position. Ashton had a stellar plays at home. Moy headed off a right field base hit it to Jacob at 1st base for the out. Logan Moen, Zack Bickerton. Top players for hit up the middle. Rangers outstanding game tying RBI single up the middle Giants 10, Phillies 5: The Phil- the Red Sox: Justin Matchett 2 for 3, 1 players: Chris Lewis led the Rangers' to keep it to a single. Aiden Follis at Hahn, Tyler Mutz, Cody Johnston, and in the 4th. Wyatt Krauss made a nice lies executed outstanding plays both pitcher hustled to catch a foul ball to Parker Warner did an outstanding job as RBI; Tyler Forgatsch 2 for 3, 1 Double; offense by getting on base twice. The backhanded catch at 2nd base on an offensively and defensively. The Cam O'Callaghan 2 for 3, 1 Triple Rangers' defense was led by Logan preserve the tie in the 7th inning. Matty pitchers. For the Diamondbacks, Tyler attempted put out throw from Gavin Giants defensive players included Sciascia got the game ball for his hard Payton, Sean Epps, Bodhi English, and Yankees 17, Giants 16: Top players Vinson who made several nice plays, in the 1st inning. Adrian Vargas threw Antonio Rivalie who caught an out for the Giants: Jake Salhoff 3 for 4, 2 including snaring two line drives at work and dedication all season, with Kendra Riddiough did a fantastic job 2 strong innings to finish the game in from the 1st batter in the 1st inning. outstanding play in every position with pitching. runs; Jonathon Lankenau 4 for 5, 3 second base, and Colton Berlinn who a tie. Marco Wilde was tremendous Jacob Addington had a great defensive runs; Craig Magnuson 4 for 4, 2 runs. pitched the final inning and closed on the field. Cardinals vs. A's: It was an excit- playing 2 innings behind the plate grab at short stop for the assisted out Yankees 12, Giants 16: The Yan- ing and close game played by the two Top players for the Yankees: Schaefer the game. catching everything in sight. at 1st base and another great catch for 4 for 4, 2 runs; Clapp 4 for 4, 2 runs; Giants 12, A's 7: The bats came kees lost a battle of the bats, falling teams and ended in a 2-2 tie. For the Giants 5, Athletics 1: The biggest the out at 3rd base. Zak Gooby caught short in a 16 -12 ball game against Cardinals, Ben Johnston kicked things Vandersall 3 for 4, 2 runs alive early in the first inning for the A's hit for the Athletics came in the first in- a soaring pop fly at short stop. Dylan Red Sox 21, Giants 2: Top players when Erik Griffin's triple and Michael the Giants. The Yankees' Matt Fiedor off in the bottom of the 1st inning with ning off the bat of Gavin Benitez, who Krauss never saw 1st base as he opted reached base two times. Ty Wetzel a solid single Alex Grasso's big bat had for the Giants: Tyler Kardy 3 for 3, 1 Friesen's double brought in the first two pounced on a two-strike pitch to send a to only hit doubles. Ryan Wenzel and run; Craig Magnuson 2 for 3; Jake runs of the game. Griffin and Friesen and Josh Fiedor did their best on the two outstanding hits. Great pitching long double into center field. Gavin’s Thomas Stevenson were exceptional mound, trying to keep the Giants at by Jacob Koelle-Pittel, Alex Grasso, Blake 2 for 3, 1 RBI. Top players for combined for 4 hits and 3 RBIs. The extra base hit drove Luke Leary home with their double play in the 4th in- the Angels: C. Sullivan 4 for 4, 3 RBI, A's maintained the lead until the third bay, Ty Wetzel pitched 62.9% strikes Jacob Phillips, and Ben Johnston who from second base to tie the game. ning. Stephen Geyer came in to close over 3 innings, walking only a single teamed up to get 9 strikeouts in the 3 runs; R. Meyer 4 for 4, 3 RBI, 3 runs; inning when TJ Testerman rallied up The Athletics had some nice plays on the game as pitcher with back to back TC Hill 4 for 4, 3 RBI, 2 runs the Giants and set the tone for the rest batter. For the Giants, AJ Moore game. For the A's, Ashton Baswell and defense throughout the contest. Marco strike outs in the last inning. pitched 3 great innings striking out Gavin Benitez had RBI singles in the Double AA: Giants 3, Orioles of the game with his 2 RBI double that Wilde had an athletic put-out at second Giants 12, Rangers 9: This was a tied up the score. Although the A's 7 batters. Garret Gomes had an RBI 4th inning to tie the game at 2. Ashton base off a slow grounder. Joey Keeler also came in to pitch for our injured had a steady performance as pitcher in pitcher in the 1st inning and struck out the second inning with two strikeouts. the only batter he faced. Luke Leary In the third inning Gavin Benitez made had 2 hits, scored a run, and pitched the defensive play of the game for the a scoreless 2nd inning. A’s when he snatched a screaming Rangers vs. Giants: A pitching duel liner at third base, and tagged out the took place against the visiting Rangers lead runner for the third out. Ozzy against the home team Giants ending Cervantez closed out the first inning in a 0-0 tie with each team only able with an alert catch at third base. to get a runner to second base once Minor AA: Diamondbacks 14, A's in the game. For the Rangers offen- 14: Big hitters for the Diamondbacks sively, Quinn Boyd hit a solid double were Isaiah Garcia and Calvin Sealy to center field to lead off the fourth with a single each. Cameron Salazar inning but could get no further as the hit a double with an RBI and Jacob Giants' pitcher Grant McCarthy and Sisto had an in the park home run Matt Stiger and Aiden Ott on defense with three RBI’s. Tyler Eaton did a clamped down to end the threat. Drew great job on the mound. For the A’s, Hansen pitched well for the Rangers helping hold the Giants to two hits by PAGE 8 - The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013

Hall of Fame Golf Classic On April 29th, NFL Hall of Famer and Oakland Raiders legend Fred Single, and Michael Turpin drove in a great game at defense. His brother Biletnikoff returns to the Bay Area the game winning run. Anthony Kitchuck helped out with his A's 10, Diamondbacks 5: For the bat skills. For the A's, Jack W. Hansen once again to give back to the area that A's, J. Rodriguez hit a triple, with an was solid on defense, catching a pop supported him throughout his Raider RBI, driving in J. Hawkins for the 7th fly at first for the out. Aiden Melton career. Now in its 9th year, the annual run. In the top of the 5th, the first batter showed great bat skills and speed on Fred Biletnikoff Hall of Fame Golf up, M. Hartford, hit a fly ball deep into offense. Classic/Oakland Raider Tournament left field for a double. For the D-backs: Red Sox vs. Dodgers: For the continues to support youth in the Bay Matty Sciascia caught pop fly in first Red Sox, Jake Follis made several Area, and this year’s proceeds will be inning. Joey Gomez got 1 RBI. Aiden nice plays in the field throughout the used to rebuild the Koinonia home into Follis stole 2 bases in 2nd inning and game. Teammate Kedar Patel smacked the new Tracey’s Place of Hope. made it all the way home. Ryan Kelly several balls into the outfield. For the "We started out with very ambi- got 2 RBI in 3rd inning. Aiden Follis Dodgers, Cayden Trinta connected for tious goals for our foundation, and I'm (pitcher) struck out the side in 4th in- 5 nice hits, advancing his teammates proud to say that we've surpassed our ning. Matty Sciascia had one RBI in home. Jayson Boissoneau made an own expectations, having raised over the 5th - Adam Patterson in. excellent catch at home plate, keeping One Million Dollars to help the kids of Rangers 12, Giants 9: Sebastian a runner from scoring. Krinard was amazing at 2nd base Padres vs. Giants: For the Padres, today," said Mr. Biletnikoff.. "Through catching a line drive and keeping the Chandler Smoak was strong at the the Biletnikoff Scholarship Award and runners from stealing. He also scored 2 plate with hits, including a double. the Biletnikoff Support Fund, we're runs. Brayden Nunes made an impres- Jake Nuti did great as pitcher. For the able to make a significant contribution sive stop at 3rd base not allowing the Giants, Joe Montoya pitched a great Tri-Valley 7th grade Warriors came home with the to improving the lives and futures of runners to advance; he scored a run and game. Garret Hernandez hit a great third place medal in there very first tournament held at those who need it most." brought in an RBI. Thomas McKnight line drive for a single. Elijah Maravilla won a This 18-hole celebrity-studded had a great offensive game with 2 stand Red Sox vs. Dodgers: For the Riverbank, after winning 2 of 3 games. Pictured (top, gold medal representing event will be held on Monday, April out hits and scoring 2 runs. Gavin Pow- Red Sox, Anthony Frizado made fron left) Jessica Bennett, Kate Marcel, Aliyah Barone, 29th at Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleas- ers hit a line drive resulting in 2 runs. several nice hits throughout the game. Amador Judo at a recent anton, California for a day of golf, Justin Pestana showed his skills on the Louden Philbrick played excellent in Kaitlyn Naeg, Wenzy Grande; (middle) Lauren Rodgers, tournament. dinner and a live auction. The event mound striking out 11 batters. the field. For the Dodgers, Anthony will be highlighted by the 19th Hole Yankees 9, A's 18: A's easily Riccardi smacked 5 solid base hits. Kathryn Gomez, Monique Quihuie, Alondra Mercado, Reception, which includes Entertain- handled the Yankees' pitching as seven Ben Roesler made several nice plays Vista. The Dons only managed to win ment by Top Shelf, Silent Auction and hitters combined for 20 hits, 13 RBIs in the field. Venessa Barone; (front row) Emily March and Nicole five of the nine individual events and and 18 runs scored. A's scored five T-Ball: Rockies vs. A's: For the Bartels; not pictured Sarah Wenzel. two of the three relays, but split points $100,000 Shoot Out. runs in the second inning, and then A's, Ryan Loder had three at bats with in two events and grabbed the third All teams for the Monday tourna- followed it up with five more in the three base hits, and two RBI's, while place relay points in all three relays to ment will be comprised of a five-person sixth. In the second, Seth Fikse of the Jace Whatley once again displayed his give them the margin of victory. group including a celebrity and play second half, which secured the win 1 belt; Catherine Alfaro, San Leandro, will consist of a Scramble Format with A's added to the hitting spree with his great arm and powerful swing. – 0. The newest professional coach 9, female, white belt. Rachel Bench took two of the Dons first hit of the season, a single. Yankees A's vs. Giants: The A's were ready at West Coast Soccer is Coach Ray first place finishes by winning the 100 team prizes awarded to the top finish- tried to breathe life back into their to play ball. Offense was great, as was who moved back to his home town and 200 freestyle swims. Mackenzie ers. Registrations are being accepted as bats, but Tyler Blue of the Yankees, the defense. Ryan Loder shined with of Livermore from Texas where he Bammer followed Bench's 200 free a foursome and a celebrity golfer will found himself on the wrong side of two great outs at first base, while fel- Amador Swimming with a first in the IM and Jacqueline be paired with each group to make up had great success in the development A sweep by the Don Divers gave a double play, when he hit to the A's low teammate Caleb Martin went three of young players. Wood got the final first place swim the five-person team. Registration fees pitcher; Patrick Curella, who threw to for three at bat! Giants were also on The U9 Girls WildKatz contin- Amador Valley High School a 13 point in the breaststroke where she went are $4,500 per foursome. A putting Rando Rego at 2nd for the first out. point with exceptional fielding and ued a strong start to the spring sweeping lead entering the swimming portion 1-2 with Bammer. The Dons swept contest will take place at 9:00 AM Rego made quick throw to 1st base powerful bats. all three games handily at the Stockton of the meet with Monte Vista, but the the Diving competition with Lauren PST with the winner walking away just in time to catch the double play. Cubs. vs. Rockies: The Rockies Play Date on April 14th. The strong Mustangs dominated the relays, and the Kobayashi, Maddie Marrotto, and with $5,000. A continental breakfast After pushing across five runs in the and the Cubs both played excellent performance gave the West Coast 50 free, to defeat Amador 97-86. Amanda McKenzie doing the honors bottom of the third, the Yankees faced games. For the Rockies, Jake Frazzitta in that order. will be served prior to the start of the Soccer Club a 5-0-1 record thus far in Pierson Connors, Conor O'Leary, tournament. The tournament is limited, just a 11-8 deficit. Walks by Shaun S hit three solid singles and played an the 2013 season. The morning game and Shawn O'Hare picked up the 13 Although they didn't manage to and Josh F, two-run doubles by Ty, outstanding game at third base. For the diving points for Amador in a com- win the events, the Dons went 2-3-5 so reserve your space now. For those set the tone for the day as the Katz who do not wish to golf, tickets to the and Mossy K gave the Yankees new Cubs, pitcher Graham Shawler had 4 were led by hat-tricks from Jayden petition held before the swimming in both the fly and the 500 free to split life. After pushing across one run in great throws to first base and went 3 Morton and Teagan Conklin on their portion of the competition. However, the points. Kaitlyn Schnierer, Sophia reception and dinner only are available the bottom of the sixth, the Yankees for 3. Also for the Cubs, Koy Trane way to a 8-1 win. Allie Santellano and after the medley relay and the 200 Holbrook, and Olivia Gonsman placed for $150 per person. faced just an 18-9 deficit. A groundout went 3 for 3 and caught 3 amazing Mia Marks added goals in addition to free, the Amador lead was down to in the fly while Emma Furr, Kelsey In addition, to the golf tournament, by Colby C sparked the Yankees' rally. balls at 2nd base for 3 outs. playing great defense. The Katz team one point. Guzolek, and Miranda Gastineau there are a number of other events in- The game went final when Mossy play and great passing was evident Bryan Hughes, Kevin McLaughlin competed in the 500. cluding the Grid Iron Great Autograph grounded out. as Catie Carlson, Mary Jane Anzo, and Alex Gilchrist went 1-2-5 in the Show, being held Sunday, April 28th Yankees 7, Giants 11: For the Pleasanton Seahawks Maddie Flasck and Melanie Lambert IM to pick up six points and make from 3:00 to 5: 00 PM PST at the Yankees, Shaun S did his best to The Pleasanton Seahawks swim all provided assists. the score 33-26. However the lead Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton. jump start the offense for the Yankees, didn't last past the next event as the Jr. Football Signup team participated in the Pacific The second game was a rematch Livermore Junior Football League Sponsorship opportunities are reaching base two times. He scored one Swimming Spring Far Western meet, from a 0-0 tie earlier in the spring with Mustangs swept the 50 free to put the available, ranging from $25,000 to run and had one RBI. He singled in Cal Blues. Four different Katz scored Dons down 39-36. is registering players for the 2013 hosted by the Morgan Hill Swim Club, season. $1,500. For tickets and information, the sixth inning. The Giants pounded April 4-7, 2013. PLS swimmers broke in route to a 4-0 win. Camryn Wagner Amador kept the deficit to three the Yankees' pitching, as six hitters points after the fly when Hughes got LJFL is founded under the prin- contact the Biletnikoff Foundation, records and achieved many new best was stellar in goal and also scored to 7080 Donlon Way, Suite 126, Dublin, combined for 13 hits, seven RBIs and lead the effort. Carlson netted her his second first of the meet, and Gil- ciple that every Livermore child who times including some new U.S. Top wants to play football or cheer should CA 94568, and (925) 556-2525. Dona- 10 runs scored. The Giants went up for 20 times. first ever goal as a WildKatz, along christ finished fourth. Despite Jason good in the fourth, scoring five runs on with goals from Marks and Morton, Chen finishing second, the Dons lost have the opportunity. tions and tickets may be ordered online Girls 10 and under: Stephani Due to its success over its six-year at www.biletnikoff.net. four singles and a steal of home. The Shao achieved a new best time for and Conklin assisted on three of the four points in the 100 free but gained Giants added six more runs in the top four goals. them back in the 500 when RJ Scott, existence and the support of LARPD 50 fly. Nicole Stiles made finals for and the high school football programs, of the fifth. Garret Gomes and Siosi 50/100 BK. In the final match of the day, the Jordan Reznick and Thomas Gjerde Meafou had a RBI single. Grady Harris Wild Katz played a physical Ajax club. finished 1-3-5. LJFL is expanding to all children aged Boys 10 and under: The relay team 7 through 14 (as of September 1, Hook & Ladder Run had 2 singles with 3 RBI's and Jonah of Junwoo Kang, Jaewoo Kim, Lleyton However, the West Coast ladies struck With the 200 relay next, the The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- Johnson hit a RBI triple which turned like lightning with Morton gaining her Mustangs showed their dominance 2013.) Football participants will learn fighters Foundation will be hosting Plattel and Alex Ren placed 6th and 4th the fundamentals of contact football into an infield home run. A three-run in the 200 medley and 200 FR relays second hat-trick of the day in the first in the freestyle sprints and went 1-3 the 5th Annual Hook and Ladder sixth inning helped bring the Yankees ten minutes of the game. The Wild and extended their lead to nine points, in a safe and positive environment Run, Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Wente breaking two team records. Alex Ren and play regardless of talent level or within five. An RBI single by Cody F made finals for 50/100 BK. Jun Woo Katz defense allowed only one shot 73-64. Chen and Scott went 1-3 in Vineyards, located at 5050 Arroyo Rd., and a two-run single by Giovany F gave on goal with the coaches recognizing the backstroke to chip two points ability. Cheer participants will learn Livermore. This event will include a Kang 50 fly (New PRT). Lleyton Plattel the fundamentals, cheer at games the Yankees life. The Yankee pitching made finals for 50 FR. Calvin Chui and Ellia Revino and Jade Castillo provid- off that lead; and Anthony Jhong 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids’ 1 staff did well throwing strikes, led by ing stellar play in the back. and McLaughlin did likewise in the and compete locally. All games will mile fun run. The event benefits the Joe Louderback participated in their be played in Livermore at the high Matt Fiedor and Shaun Smith. very first FW meet. West Coast Fury U10 took on breaststroke. This put the Dons in the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters AA Division: Diamondbacks vs. three of the areas' top teams over the position of needing a 1-2 sweep in the schools. All practices will take place Foundation, a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 that Girls 11-12: Miranda Heckman in Livermore. The season begins on Pirates: The Diamondbacks were on achieved a new U.S. Top 20 time in weekend and walked away with two 400 free relay to win the meet but, in supports, injured and fallen firefight- the button at the home plate. Thomas wins and a tie. On Friday the Fury the end, Amador could only manage August 1 and concludes in early No- ers, the Burn Foundation and other the 500 FR placing 3rd overall. Jen- vember. Online registration is open at Schnapp and Hayden Henry hit heaters. nifer Lee swam for a new PRT in her battled Rage I in Pleasanton and easily a second place finish and fell short of local charities in the Tri-Valley. Tommy Wisely III recorded a ribbie handed them a 3-1 defeat. On Saturday, catching the Mustangs. www.LJFL.org. Through April 30th, registration 50 FR. Paulina Umansky achieved a Registration will close when the allowing for Thomas Schnapp to run new PRT time for 200 Brst and new the Fury met Rage II in Livermore and In a very tightly contested meet is $30.00 for the 5K or 10K ($20 for out of the hot corner. Larry Wisely shut them out 2-0. On Sunday, the Fury that came down to the very last swim, league reaches 16 teams. No players those 17 and under) and $10.00 for FW time for 50 Brst. Nja Zuniga are ever cut. All players play the entire golfed a pitch into the outfield. Tommy swam for a new PRT time in 100 fly. met up with Bay Oaks and easily went the Amador Valley varsity girls were the kids’ 1 mile fun run. On May 1st, Wisely III had a great day on the hill up 1-0 early in the first half. An unlucky handed their first defeat of the EBAL game on offense or defense. Players are 5K and 10K registration fees increase Emma Valentine achieved a new JO not limited to a few plays per game. with five strikeouts in two innings. First time for 500 FR. penalty gave Bay Oaks an opportunity season by Monte Vista 94-92. by $7.00 and kids 1 mile fun run by baseman Larry Wisely and catcher to tie the match 1-1 late in the second. The Dons held a two point lead Everyone plays the entire game. $5.00. Registration closes May 25th, Boys 11-12: Timothy Yao received For additional information, inter- Dominic Gozzo made a brilliant play a U.S. top 20 time for his 50 Brst The Fury dominated all three games after the diving competition behind or when sold out. Starting time for the at the plate, but once the dust was over the weekend. the first place finish by Lauren Hall ested parents should visit: www.LJFL. 5K and 10K is 8:00 a.m., followed by placing 9th overall and swam for a org. President and Vice-President of cleared the player was called safe. new PRT time for 50 FR. Wolfgang West Coast Wicked (U15G) and a third by Morgan Fiske. However the kids’ 1 mile fun run beginning at Third baseman Coby Elola caught a recorded a win 2-1 against a physical that lead was erased after the medley LJFL are Rico Richardson and Matt 9:30 a.m. Lachance achieved a new PRT time Archer. pop fly. Jacob Kelleher, Michal West for 200 BK. Ben Sproul swam for two SACYSA Northstars team Saturday relay and the deficit grew to 10 points The first four years have been and Luca Montalvo connected for new PRT times for 100 FR and 50 fly. 4/20. The Wicked had assistance after the 200 despite Rachel Knowles tremendously successful. To keep this some hot hits each earning RBI's. Coby The 11-12 boys relay team of Wolfgang rounding out the roster from Tori Diehl, second place finish. event safe and enjoyable for all, entries Elola made a spectacular outfield hit. Lachance, Tyler Lu, Timothy Yao and Miori Freeman and Sierra Martin guest Amador held their own in the IM Pleasanton Rage are limited to 1,500. Cameron Angotti made a bang-bang Ben Sproul swam 4 new U.S. top 20 playing up from the U13G sister team. when Eva Chung finished first and Registration is now open for the The 5K is a stroller friendly play. Jonathan Lindberg made a great times for the 200 FR (8th), 400 FR Miori particularly made her presence Bernie Martin finished fourth and then Fall Rec Season for girls in the U5/U6 run/walk that is a 50/50 paved, dirt hit loading the bases for his teammates. (14th), 200 Medley (7th) and 400 known by providing a pass in the box narrowed the score to 41-37 after the to U19 age divisions. Rage has new road course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and The Pirates' offense was led by Ryan Medley (16th) relays. over to Carleigh Thurman who put it 50 free when Lily Gribbel, Caitlyn programs to enhance the Rec soccer paved road. Strollers are not permitted McKenzie who hit a ine drive down away for the Wicked’s first goal. Later Plattel and Erin Walsh went 1-2-5. on the 10K course. Both courses travel the third baseline. London Bishop Boys 13-14: Maxime Rooney experience for all players and coaches broke 3 Pacific Records - 200 FR, 200 Ally Marty slipped a pass through the The two teams split the points on the including revamped Rec Flight pro- through Sycamore Grove Park. The challenged Diamondback hitters in seam to Miori who took it on a 40 fly with Knowles getting to the wall Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for ages the final inning of the game with solid fly and 400 IM. grams, free coaching education, and yard run then expertly slipped it by first and then Amador took a two point reduced fees for U5/U6-U7 players . 12 & under) will take place at Wente pitching and a fly ball out. the Northstars’ keeper for the second lead after the 100 free with Plattel and Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on Yankees vs; A's: For the A's Tanner goal. The midfield and defense lead Gribbel going 1-2 and Anna Parker Come out and play, register at www. either of the courses or the fun run. Griffith hit a home run. Zack Sousa was West Coast Soccer by Jordan Volponi and Shannon Holt finishing fifth. pleasantonRAGE.org. Early bird dis- Awards will be given 3 deep in solid on defense with a play at first. For The West Coast Katz U16 Girls fought hard against the very physical The lead didn't last long as the count for registrations by May 31. each age group (M & F) 12 and under, the Yankees, James Foley started the entered the spring season ranked #1 in opponent feeding the ball to front Dons lost four points in the 500 free and 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, first inning tossing three strikes. Jason NorCal, Year-Round, National Premier line to keep the offensive pressure up another six in the 200 free relay falling 60-69, 70+. Special prizes for overall Rudolff and Riley Scott each drove League (NPL State 2). They dominated throughout the game resulting in a 2-1 behind 74-66. Next Parker and Vera Youth Triathlon top 3 male and female race winners 5K in a run. Lukas Stifter's nice hit out the league in goals scored, with a trio victory for West Coast Wicked. Umansky finished second and fifth in The Livermore Area Recreation and 10K run. Top 20 male and female to outfield was good for another RBI. leading the threat - Abby Dyer, Sharan West Coast Wave U11G domi- the backstroke and the Mustangs had and Park District will hold aYouth racers in both 5K and 10K will receive Great defense by Jared McQuilliam Singh and Kylie Long. Building off nated Impact with an 11-0 shutout in an almost insurmountable 14 point lead Triathlon on May 19. a “TOP TWENTY’ technical tee shirt. in the 3rd inning. Nathan Bruan threw of their success in league play, Katz their Saturday afternoon game on 4-20- with two events remaining. With the theme of “Great Things Special top 3 Firefighter awards for from left field to 3rd, almost getting carried the momentum into NorCal 13 at Freedom Basin Field in Oakley. Needing a sweep in the breast- Come to Those Who Tri,” youth ages both 5K and 10K. Ribbons, fire preven- the runner. Nathanial Perez hit double State Cup beating Diablo FC 2-0 and Savannah Seals scored 5 goals and stroke or the 400 free relay, the Dons 5 to 14 are invited to swim, bike and tion materials, and ice cream will be for 2 RBI's. advancing into the Elite 8. First goal had 1 assist, Jillian Collom scored 2 almost got just that in the breaststroke run – all within the Robert Livermore served to all kids participants. A's vs. Diamondbacks: For the A's, was scored by left back, Samantha goals and had 3 assists, Allison Jamison when Chung, Lissi Knell, and Katie Community Center and Robert Liver- Water and refreshments will be Donovan was solid on defense with a Reich. Midfielder Grace Lara scored scored 1 goal and had 2 assists, Kaila Tsui went 1-2-4. Tsui fell just over a more Park. Kids will be divided into provided at the end of the race. Wente great play at 3rd. Justin Johnson scored the second goal off a goalie deflection Vasconez scored 2 goals and Monique second behind Linda Lu who finished five age groups with various lengths Vineyards will have additional food two runs to lead the offense. The D- from a shot from left forward Sharan Reil scored 1 goal. West Coast Wave second for Monte Vista. for the swimming, biking and running and wine tasting for purchase. Many Backs got the game started with hits Singh. Katz controlled midfield play U11G also won 4-3 against the ACC The Dons 400 free relay team of portions. Swimming will be at the of the event sponsors will have booths by Jacob Kelleher, Hayden Henry, with strong performances from Kaitlyn Mavericks in their Sunday morning Knowles, Parker, Walsh, and Gribbel Community Center’s lap pool, and and all participants will receive a tee Thomas Schnapp and Tommy Wisely Lipman and Kamryn Lipman. The game on 4-21-13 in San Pablo. Savan- finished first. But the "B" relay of biking and running in and around shirt and gift bag. Great raffle prizes are III chalking up an RBI. D-Backs' defense, led by Taylah Nusser, Vic nah Seals scored 3 goals with assists Cate MacGregor, Umansky, Martin, the park. available to all runners and additional pitcher Hayden Henry performed well Garza and Goalie Taylor Boren, ex- from Monique Reil and Jillian Collom. and Knell finished nine seconds out of Registration is $25 and includes tickets will be available for purchase. on the hill, striking out a player with ecuted flawlessly, leading to a shutout. Jillian Collom scored 1 goal with an second place to allow the Mustangs to a T-shirt. Sign up from the LARPD Event website, to sign up go to www. the bases loaded. The D-Backs saw Following in the Elite 8 game, Katz assist from Savannah Seals. hold on for the narrow victory. website at www.larpd.dst.ca.us. For onyourmarkevents.com . some run saving plays by 2nd baseman experienced a rare loss against Central Continuing their undefeated more information, call 925-373-5734 Domini Gozzo and Tommy Wisely III, Valley Alliance (CVA) 1-0, a team they EBAL season, the Amador Valley or email [email protected]. 3rd baseman Thomas Schnapp and 1st beat just two weeks prior. Despite out- Amador Judo High School JV swimming and diving baseman Hayden Henry. The real star possessing CVA, the Katz could not Members of the Amador Judo team team took 10 of 12 events and handily traveled to San Francisco recently of the night was Diamondbacks' Larry capitalize on several opportunities to defeated Monte Vista 118-64. Wisely who pulled off the first home score and were eliminated from State to compete in the Olympic Sport of Leading the way for the Dons Charity Golf Classic run for the season. Cup competition. Judo. The event was sponsored by San were Sam Sornsen, who posted first The 18th annual Charity Cup Red Sox vs. Yankees: It was a West Coast Wrath remained Francisco City College Judo and drew place finishes in the 100 and 200 Golf Classic, a benefit for Avon Walk tight game but with a strong 5th in- unbeaten in spring league U12 Silver several hundred judo players from all free, and Kevin Yan, who nearly for Breast Cancer, will be hosted by ning the Red Sox pulled ahead of their with a convincing 4-1 win against over Northern California. matched Sornsen, getting to the wall Beeb's Sports Bar & Grill. league rival Yankees. Game ball went Pleasanton Rage. Brianne played in Going undefeated for Amador first in the fly and second in the IM. The event will be held Fri., May to Michael Maloney for making an goal behind a well-organized defense and winning a gold medal was Elijah The 200 was a sweep for Amador as 17 at the Las Positas Golf Course in unbelievable play at 1st and his per- of Kylie, Kaylie, Aryanna and Fran. Maravilla, 11 years old from Liver- Jeff Wang and Chris Azuma went 2-3 Livermore. Entry fee is $150 per player sistence at the plate that paid off with Wrath used their wingers Abby and Al- more. Also placing in the top of their behind Sornsen. a ground rule double to deep center. lyssa to provide width and support the which includes green fee, cart, lunch, respective divisions for Amador were The Dons also took top honors in dinner, golf shirt, tee prizes, on-course Also Corey Stimpson came up with midfielders Tyler and Kate. Rage had diving as Tom Yozzo and Joe Zimmer- two terrific plays at shortstop today a well-organized defense, and battled the following: refreshments, awards ceremony and a 1st place gold medal: Charlize man went 1-2, and Jeff Wang (500 free) and went 2 for 2 at the plate. For the hard against Wrath’s passing game. and Ben Oliver (backstroke) grabbed raffle prize giveaway. Yankees in the first inning, Brayden The opening goal came when Abby Maravilla, Livermore, age 6, female, the other two individual first place Format is four man scramble. Blacklock recorded a hit and Xavier threaded a beautiful pass through to white belt; Andre Valle, Livermore, finishes for Amador. Oliver was fol- Lunch begins at 11 a.m. The shotgun Lortin connected for a double. In the Allyssa who took the ball and broke the 7, male, white belt; Fabiola Valle, lowed by Evan Lee who gave Amador start is at 1 p.m. second, Jared McQuilliam sent the ball deadlock – 1-0. Rage came out battling Livermore, 13, female, white belt; a 1-2 finish in the event. To register contact Beeb's at (925) to the outfield. in the second half and Wrath defense Rafael Valle, Livermore, 12, male, Despite essentially splitting the 455-7070. Giants vs. Pirates: The Giants stepped up. Kylie and Aryanna were white belt; Kristen Wong, Livermore, first place finishes in their meet, the scored a total of 7 runs with some great backed-up by Janessa and Fran. Kate 12, female, white belt. Amador Valley JV girls swimming and hits by several players. The game ball and Tyler worked hard in the midfield. 3rd place bronze medal: Alexa diving team used their superior depth was awarded to Kamden Johnson for Steffanie, Allyssa looped the ball into Firestone, Livermore, 7, female, white to coast to a 110-76 victory over Monte a hit to center field and another hit at the penalty area and Savannah scored his next turn at bat. On the defensive a lovely header goal – 2-0. Rage then side, Braden Illingworth made a great scored a break-away goal to bring the catch at first base on top of some great score back to 2-1. They continued to hits. The Pirates played well, with solid press and Wrath conceded a penalty. pitching by Cameron Adriaens. Jake However, Briannne stepped up and Beers received the game ball for batting made a finger-tip save to keep the and making a courageous appearance score at 2-1. Wrath stepped up their as catcher for the Pirates. passing again, and Savannah scored a A Division: Giants vs. Red Sox: fine individual goal to make the score For the Giants, Zane Ornellas from 3-1. The game was put to bed, when the Giants hit a line drive triple. Lindsey bagged her first goal of the Tyler Laymon was part of an awe- season to make the final score 4-1. some double play with a great pop The girls continued to show some neat up fly catch and then an out at 1st. passing and amazing teamwork – with Drake Ornellas Played a great game defenders Fran and Kylie linking with on offense and Tanner Breach a great Tyler and Kate to push Rage. defensive game. West Coast Kaos U10 Girls had a Rangers vs. A's: For the Rangers, great weekend of soccer. On Saturday Brennan Curulla made an assisted Kaos played a dominant offensive double play. Orion Martinez had a game against Diablo 02 Blue. Maddie put out at pitcher and showed great Allum and Cassidy Garza each scored a bat skill. For the A's, Max Thompson solid goal to bring Kaos to a 2-0 victory recorded five outs at first. Noah Jacobs for the day. They continued the week- connected for four base hits and made end with a tough game against San two put outs at first. Ramon AZURI on Sunday. Angelina Cardinals vs. A's: For the Car- Alfonzo played a remarkable game at dinals, Christopher Kitchuck played center back and as goal keeper in the The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013 - PAGE 9 countless visitors. They Kurt Mueller, Sarah and ushered at the Bankhead Colin Potter, Ryan Brough, Theater in Livermore, at- Rebekah, Jacob and Alex tended St. Bartholomew’s Friedberg, Natalie, Vittorio Gertrude Florence Serpa 2013 after She was a member of C y Church and tried to enjoy and VincenzoPiazza, Em- Jan. 11, 1920-April 9, 2013 a long re- the Native Daughters of the attended each and every day. He even ily, Bryan and Matthew Mrs. Gertrude F. Serpa, tirement. Golden West and served l o c a l learned to love cooking in McHale, Jordan and Ashley beloved mother and grand- H e w a s as President several times. schools, his later years. Rader, and Jenna Paiva; and mother “entered into rest” one of five Marie enjoyed traveling including Skip leaves behind his very special devoted friends on April 9, 2013 at Ever- c h i l d r e n . and loved taking bus trips to L i v e r - loving wife, Lou Anne; Linda Barde-Zimmerling green Convalescent Home His moth- Reno or any Indian Casino. more High two sons: Paul (Manjun) and Joe Davis. She was in Modesto, CA. Mrs. Serpa er passed In her later years Marie be- S c h o o l of Singapore, and Dave predeceased by her parents was born in Livermore, CA away when came an avid Bingo player where he (Debra) of Hillsborough; and sister PamellaCleek . and lived there for 71 years Paul was and played several games met Ev- a brother, Robert (Rita) of A celebration of Nina’s before moving to Escalon, only 15. The family then a week in the Livermore/ elyn Hansen, 2 years his Plymouth, CA.; a sister, life will be held at Cal- CA. moved to San Francisco Pleasanton area. She was junior. He started visiting her Yvonne, of Angels Camp; laghan Mortuary, 3833 East Mrs. Serpa is survived by where Paul attend Galileo a social butterfly and loved at her family’s ranch on Tes- three granddaughters: Julie Avenue, Livermore on Tues- her son Joseph W. Serpa, Jr High School, during which talking to anyone that would la Road. Evelyn already had and Sharlene in Singapore day, April 30 at 11:00 a.m. and his wife Ginger of Es- time he joined the CC's, Cal- listen about the 5 genera- a boyfriend, but her father and Lindsay, who lives in In lieu of flowers, donations calon, Ca.; 3 grandchildren ifornia Conservation Corps, tions of her family. liked Cy and believed the San Jose. may be made to Prom Closet Jennifer Serpa of Danville, and was sent to Burns, Or- Marie is survived by her young man was ambitious A Celebration of Skip’s of Santa Rosa Scholarship Ca, Joseph Serpa of Escalon, egon. He later returned to 2 children, son Robert Gerro and would make something life will be held at St. Fund, PO Box 1780 Wind- CA and Jeanine Serpa (Shan- High School and was able and Daughter Carole Mc- of himself. Cy and Evelyn Bartholomew’s Episcopal sor, California 95492 in nyn McDonald) of Modesto, to graduate. Clary, 2 granddaughters married in 1938. Church on Saturday, April Nina’s name. CA.; 5 great grandchildren A naval veteran of WWII, Rosalynn Lenormand and Cy worked various jobs, 27th at 11 a.m., followed Jaqueline Serpa, Jaylyne he joined the service 1941, Tammy Bell, 2 great grand- landing a good steady posi- by a reception at the Martin Joyce Annette Day Serpa, Austin Martinez, before Pearl Harbor. He be- daughters Vanessa Hellman tion with PG&E in the gas home in Livermore. Do- Jan. 29, 1949 – Feb. 15, 2013 Hadyn McDonald-Serpa, came a naval cryptographer and Pamela Christmas, and department. He served in nations may be made in She was born to Lee and and Hayli McDonald-Serpa; and radio operator where he a great great grandson Jacob the Navy during WWII, but his name to the California John Robertson in Ports- and her sister Margaret Men- served in the Pacific theater. Hellman. She is preceeded never left California, being Academy of Sciences, St. mouth, VA and lived in many donca-Despey of Tracy, CA. Paul was involved in the in death by her husband Tony stationed near Mare Island, Bartholomew’s Church or places where her father’s She is preceded in death code breaking effort to crack Gerro and her great grandson Vallejo, CA. Son Jerry was the Bankhead Theater. service orders took them by her husband Joseph W. the Japanese code that help Travis Lenormand. born in 1942 and later Carol and finally S e r p a , S r . lead to the end of the war. A graveside service was in 1955. settled in He was very proud of his held April 19, 2013 at Holy Nina Cleek Kiger Evelyn’s father was right Nina Joan was born the Hayward In lieu of flowers dona- service. Sepulchre Cemetery in about Cy. He was ambitious, CA. She tions may be made to the After the navy Paul went Hayward. In lieu of flow- working his way up to Dis- third of six daughters to Eva and George Cleek on m a r r i e d Alzheimer’s Research Foun- to college and earned his ers, please make donations trict Manager of PG&E. He Brent Col- dation. Bachelor of Science degree to one of the following: was also active in communi- September 10, 1934 in Lo- noke County, Arkansas. She lard (now Arrangements by Cal- in Electrical Engineering. Leukemia & Lymphoma So- ty life in Livermore, includ- deceased), laghan Mortuary. He spent his early career ciety - Greater San Francisco ing the Lion’s Club (lifetime passed away April 13, 2013 in San Leandro after a brief then mar- in a variety of jobs includ- Bay Area Chapter 221 Main member) and the Chamber r i e d t o ing working for the Contra Street San Francisco, CA of Commerce (where he illness. Ronald James Dennis N i n a Michael J. Ronald James Dennis was Costa Sheriffs Department. 94105 or Vitas Hospice Care served as President). He won Day (also deceased). Joyce Eventually he was hired 355 Lennon Lane, Ste 150 a seat on the Livermore City c a m e t o born Sept. 10, 1944. He died t h e w e s t enjoyed a 43 year career April 20, 2013 at the age of by LLNL, Livermore Lab Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Council from 1968 to 1972. with the Machinists Union in 1954. As an electronics Arrangements by Santos- After retiring from PG&E, coast with 69. Known to family, neigh- her family as a secretary and has al- bors and friends as "Ronnie," engineer he specialized in Robinson Mortuary. he dedicated the majority of ways been proud of the communication systems his time to his cattle ranch as a child, he was in the first class for living in creation of the Guide Dogs the Mental- using high frequency micro- James A. Smith in Livermore, later planting of America Golf Tournament wave and was involved in some of the property in wine Livermore, ly Disabled April 19, 1921-April 10, 2013 G r a n d that has raised money for in Alameda technical security. He retired Jim died peacefully at grapes in the 1990’s. guide dogs for the blind for after 30 years in 1984 as a Cy enjoyed life and meet- Coulee, WA and eventu- County. It a local hospital on April ally graduating from Battle the past 29 years; she has was held radio frequency manager 10, 2013. He was born and ing new people. He was a been the only woman so and worked with many en- truly friendly person. Up to Ground High School near at the Con- raised in Brooklyn N.Y. Vancouver, WA. She lived far to earn the prestigious gregational gineering departments, and and graduated from Bish- the end of his life, he liked Gift of Sight Award through security groups through the going around his neigh- in the Tri-Valley area much Church in op Loughlin High School. of the rest of her life, San the organization. Spending H a y w a r d University of California, He later at- borhood on his motorized time with her children and Berkeley and the DOE, De- scooter with the tall orange Ramon being her home for i n 1 9 5 2 , tended and the last 5 years. grandchildren was Joyce’s which was moved the next partment of Energy. graduated flag. He was mostly looking favorite pastime. In 1962 while working for someone he might chat Nina was an accom- year to Sequoia Street from Niag- plished business woman, Joyce is survived by her School. Ronnie attended at the Lab he met his future ara College with. When he met someone mother Lee Robertson, sister wife, Vivian. They were he hadn’t seen in awhile, he and worked hard all of from age 8 to 18. Now for business her life. She retired from Susan Vincent (George), known as The ARC, which married after only a month, accounting. was sincerely interested in brother John Robertson as Paul didn't believe in seeing them again and catch- Chabot Community Col- his mother co-founded, the W h i l e lege in Hayward after 17 (Marie), children Julie Emch program has expanded to long engagements. No one serving in ing up with them. (Eric), Michael Day, Jr. (Ma- thought it would last. How- Throughout his long life, years. Her last position at five satellite centers now Patton’s 3rd the college was the Interim rie), four beloved grandchil- serving this special popula- ever, after 51 years they Army dur- Cy had a front seat to the Director of Student Life. She dren; two step-children and tion. His mother, Ursula were proved wrong. They ing World War II, he was unfolding of tremendous especially enjoyed being the their children, many other Dennis, was instrumental combined their families with wounded in the “Battle of historical change. Through- advisor for the Chabot Col- loving family and friends. in forming a local group of a total of 6 children. Barry the Bulge” and was awarded out it all, he himself never lege cheerleading team, and A memorial service to parents of retarded children Mullin (Barbara, Barry No- the Purple Heart and bronze fundamentally changed. He had a great relationship with celebrate her life will be held and was the first president of lan) of Shingle Town, Paula star. remained the friendly guy all of the young students at Friday April 26, 2013, 1:00 the Association for Retarded Pipitone (Joe Arrigone) of Upon his return from the he had always been, always Chabot. This was also where p.m. at Callaghan’s Mortu- Children of Southern Alam- Danville, Janis Buckley war, he attended Columbia down to earth and humble. she met her best friend Linda ary in Livermore, CA. In eda County, affiliated with (deceased, Jaime Buckley), University and received his Cy is survived by his Barde-Zimmerling. lieu of flowers please donate the National Association for Paul Dane Jr. (Marcy, Jor- MBA in management devel- children Jerry (Pat) Beebe Nina loved her family to Guide Dogs of America, the Retarded. She devoted dan, Garret, Wyatt) of Con- opment. He married Doris and Carol Mitchell, grand- most of all, and enjoyed Sylmar CA, or your favorite her life to Ronnie. cord, Robert Dane (Jaime Lomax on February 1, 1947 children John Mitchell and spending holidays with all charity. A workshop for the more Westfall, Austin) of Sac- in the “little white church” Garret Mitchell, sister-in- of her sisters, nieces and advanced students was ramento, and Jim Mullin in N.Y.C. For 12 years Doris law Kathryn Hansen, niece nephews. While she didn’t (Tami, Rylie). Barbara Hansen Mayer, Michelle Christine started in 1957 at Walpert and Jim lived in Manhattan have children of her own (Makaiwi) Smith Street School, which Ron- He was always active as and Forest Hills N.Y. During and nephew Tim Hansen. she was the original “Auntie a member of a number of He was preceded in death Mame” and showered all of Michelle Christine nie also attended. Ursula that time, Jim worked for (Makaiwi) Smith, passed and Ronnie were pioneers organizations, including; Western Union in manage- by his brother Lloyd Beebe her nieces and nephews with past President of UC.LLNL and his wife Evelyn Caroline glamorous, impractical gifts away April 21, 2013 at the in ending the era of retarded ment development. UC Davis children remaining hidden Retires Assn., past Vice Later he went to work for Beebe. throughout the years, which President of Retired Officers A celebration of Cy’s of course they all loved. M e d i c a l away at home from the rest Sandia National Laboratory C e n t e r , of society for their entire Assn., member of IEEE, in Albuquerque, NM and life will be held on May 2, Nina had many talents. She lives. Ronnie's remarkable SIRS, Elks, and QCWA, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Callaghan was a beautiful seamstress, f r o m i n - later Livermore, CA. juries sus- memory, his pure heart and as well as on the Board of Jim is survived by his Mortuary located at 3833 prepared wonderful meals his love of food, made ev- Directors of the U.S Naval East Ave., Livermore. Burial for friends and family, and tained in an wife Doris, his children, automobile eryone he came in contact Cryptographers. Bonnie and Jamie, plus two will be at Memory Gardens designed and made beautiful with love him. He enjoyed Always a fan of mu- Cemetery. custom jewelry. She loved accident. granddaughters, Emilee and She was participating in the Walpert sic and movies Paul loved Katy. playing cards and going to Street School for many years to collect LP records and the movies with her friends born Febru- He had deep compas- Everett (Skip) Martin ary 24, 1966, and was a resi- and more recently happily movie books. Always on sion for Native American Livermore Resident at the San Ramon Senior participated in "The Pro- the lookout for an old radio Center, selling her jewelry, dent of Livermore for most children and contributed to June 8, 1934—April 9, 2013 of her life. She was a very gram" at ARC on 7th Street or something nostalgic and organizations that supported Skip passed away peace- and working as a greeter at in Union City, where he had he could collect. His prized Draeger’s in Blackhawk. sensitive and caring person them. fully of acute myeloid leu- who had endured great hard- many new friends. possession was a WWII The family would like to kemia with his family and Nina’s passing will leave a Ronnie was preceded in RIP-5 code machine used void in all of our lives. She ship during her adult life, but thank the men and women minister by his side. Born is now at peace. death by his mother, Ursula to break the Japanese code and raised in Angels Camp, had a sparkling personality of the Pleasanton and Liver- that no one ever forgot, was She will be missed dearly Mae (Hardy) Dennis, and which he donated to the USS more Paramedics who on C a l i f o r - leaves behind his father, Pampanito, a Balboa class bigger than life and irre- by all her family members various occasions came to nia, he at- placeable. and friends. Jack Dennis, his stepmother WWI submarine from Pearl help him during the past tended San Fran Dennis and their daugh- Harbor on display in San Nina is survived by: her year. Jose State loving sisters, Pat Mueller ter Laura of Arizona, his Francisco. James was buried in the University brother Larry Dennis, who However his real pas- (Ed Sacca) of Livermore, Sacramento Valley National where he Shirley (Frank) Viadaof Wil- has lovingly cared for him, sion was amateur radio. He m e t h i s of Hayward, his niece Mon- Cemetery in Dixon CA. with lits, Lana (Richard) Shaffer was an active Ham Radio full military honors. wife of 55 ica (Dennis) Van Deman operator and loved to talk to of Pollock Pines, and Cyn- of Rockland, his nephew years, Lou thia Rader of Livermore; people all over the world. He Anne. Skip Kevin Dennis Livermore, was proud of his call letters Cecil Beebe nieces and nephews, LaVon- as well as his Aunt Lorraine, Resident of Livermore t o u c h e d na Fraley of Newman, Janet "W6WOW" and enjoyed many lives as a teacher and wife of his late Uncle, Jim the WOW factor. He was an Cecil Albert Beebe (Cy) (Jeff) Friedberg of Woodin- Dennis; cousins Pam (Den- died April 19, 2013 at the school administrator in San ville, Washington, George active member and former Lorenzo. Later, he became (Denise) Mueller of Liver- nis) Houps, Kathy (Dennis) Vice President of The Soci- age of 97. Cy was born in Guerrero, Marge Jergentz Guerneville, Ca on July 6, the Director of Computer more, Joan (Bruce) Potter ety of Wireless Pioneers, as Curriculum for Heald Col- of Willits, Jennifer (Naish) Stout and loving nieces and well as a Fellow of the Radio 1915. nephews who will all miss When Cy was 7 years old, leges. Piazza of Santa Rosa, Nina Club of America, the oldest In retirement, he worked Shaffer of Pollock Pines, him immensely. radio club in America. his family moved to Liver- The family thanks Heath- more, settling into a house in the tasting rooms for sev- Kim (Terry) McHale of Elk er's Care Home for its love A memorial service was eral valley wineries. Grove, Amy (Lance Paiva) held at the Chapel First Pres- in the old section of town and support of Ronnie and on “P” Street. Throughout Skip was a lover of life: Rader of Livermore, and his family these past ten byterian Church of Liver- the natural world, his back- Jeff (Rachel) Rader of Great more on April 23, 2013. his life, he held an indelible months. memory for the experiences yard birds, woodworking, Falls, Montana; great nieces Contributions in memory of the Great Depression. Cy gardening, baseball, com- and nephews, Trisha Fraley of Ronnie may be made to Marie N. Gerro was a teenager when the puters, traveling and espe- and Janae Cook, Karl and the main office of ARC of Aug. 8, 1917-April 16, 2013 depression occurred and he cially his family and friends. Alameda County, 2700A Marie, daughter of John helped support his family He and Lou Anne became Merced St., San Leandro, and Pauline Joseph, was one by working for his neighbor, long-time docents at the CA 94577. of 17 children born at home who owned the local Vine California Academy of Sci- in Alameda, Ca. She lived Theatre and gave him a job ences, where he could share the majority of her life with as an usher. his love of all creatures with Paul N. Dane Tony Gerro, her husband of Born August 27, 1919, in 67 years in San Leandro, Bolckow, MO. Paul passed CA. Marie raised 2 children, away quietly on April 12, Robert and Carole. PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013 Labor Council Endorses Sanwong; Pleasanton Chamber Endorses Narum (continued from page 4) I thank all four candi- city council. I am glad he as a whole. She does not dates for stepping up but I has run for this office. The Alameda County families in the city. Many Pleasanton 2015: A Commu- make decisions based on believe David Miller is an Please join me in voting Labor Council has endorsed middle class working people nity Vision, the Chamber’s who did or did not support independent thinker with the for David Miller for the city Olivia Sanwong for the open live in Pleasanton," said local public policy platform her or on political ideology. intelligence and courage to council. seat on the Pleasanton City Camacho. is comprised of goals for Kathy and I may not always tackle this number one issue council. "Endorsement from the the economy, jobs, educa- agree on things, but I have in Pleasanton. Give him 18 Gun Violence Josie Camacho, the labor union means we send a letter tion, transportation, public found her to be open minded months to prove he is up to Mike Atkinson council's executive secre- out from the labor council safety, health, housing, arts, and willing to listen to all the job. Livermore tary-treasurer, said that the to afflicates. They send to leadership, culture and rec- points of view. Send your mail-in ballot council was approached reation. I look forward to our A recent letter by Don members. Phone calls are for David Miller for Pleasan- by members who were in- According to BACPAC, citizenry reviewing her con- ton City Council TODAY. King states that we would done, members to mem- siderable record and vot- be safer if all guns were terested in the Pleasanton bers," said Camacho. Kathy Narum’s track record ing Kathy Narum for City registered in a national data election. The election is being of support for Pleasanton Smoking Policy base and all gun owners After an interview with a conducted by mail-in bal- 2015 and extensive experi- Council. Jennifer Wilson would be required to re-reg- screening committee, San- lot, which must be received ence as a Planning Com- Livermore ister every year. Somehow wong won the endorsement by the Registrar of Voters missioner and former Parks Vote for Kathy Narum Have you ever noticed this plan would reduce gun from the council. None of the & RecreationCommissioner Anne Fox Office no later than 8 p.m. the ashtrays masquerading violence. What Mr. King other three candidates was set her apart from the com- Pleasanton May 7. as empty plant containers suggests would be a major tabbed by any member for an The Democractic Party petition. I would encourage Pleas- in downtown Livermore? restriction on one of the anton voters to mail in their interview, and none, includ- of Alameda County has Narum is known for do- The City of Livermore does ten amendments that make ing Sanwong, approached also endorsed Sanwong for ing her homework, and act- ballots and vote for Kathy not have a no smoking ordi- up the Bill of Rights and I Narum who has been en- the union for endorsement. the vacant Pleasanton City ing in the best interests of the nance in place for outdoor wonder what he thinks about Camacho said the union total community. dorsed by the Valley Times, the following proposals to Council seat. dining and sidewalk areas. decided to back her because A c c o r d i n g t o t h e Tri-Valley Herald, and Pleas- Smokers, you should be curtail our rights to insure a anton Weekly. I served on safer country. Sanwong, 33, is representa- The Pleasanton Chamber BACPAC, in other candi- pleased that the City sup- tive of younger residents; she of Commerce Business and dates Mark Hamilton, David the Planning Commission ports your smoking. The Since we are at a war with with Kathy and while we did terrorists who are predomi- grew up in Pleasanton; and Community Political Action Miller and Olivia Sanwong not always agree on issues, pots are there to decrease lit- "wants to work hard to make Committee (BACPAC) has the community is fortunate ter on the sidewalks because nantly Muslims we need to she looks at both sides of consider methods of how the community better." endorsed Kathy Narum for to have sharp, enthusiastic an issue before coming to a not only do you pollute the "People felt strongly the city council seat. individuals stepping-up to air, you leave your trash on to keep the country safer. decision. Even though the terrorists that they want that kind of Each of the four candi- the civic plate. Pleasanton and Alameda the ground. are a small fraction of Mus- representation for working dates was asked to discuss County voters adopted an I was disappointed to find lims we should require all Urban Growth Boundary our City so ignorant of the Muslims to register with the (UGB) city wide in 1996 hazards of smoking. government. They should and an East County Urban re-register every year so we TEDx EVENT Growth Boundary in 2000 Elect Kathy Narum can track their movements. (continued from page one) respectively. In order to For tickets and more in- Howard Seebach We already did something ident, KlabLab (Austin, productivity supported by formation, please visit www. expand those boundaries of Pleasanton similar to Japanese-Ameri- Texas); Meagan Fallone, regionalism and community the city and county Urban TEDxLivermore.com I have known Kathy Na- cans during World War II so Manager, Global Develop- building. In the spirit of ideas worth Growth Boundary, a public rum for many years – we it must be a good idea. ment & Strategy, Barefoot • Betsy Burroughs, Presi- vote of the citizens of Pleas- spreading, TEDx is a pro- have both worked for Pleas- We know that crime is a College, India; and, Charles dent, FocusCatalyst, (San gram of local, self-organized anton is required. Right now, anton’s city government. problem and gang violence (“Chuck”) H. House, former Francisco) Author, Focus, the city is planning to build events that bring people Her knowledge and abilities is a major issue in big cities. Chancellor of Cogswell the Catalyst for Innovation: together to share a TED- roads, infrastructure and We should not allow gang College, early HP pioneer Guided Brainstorming for housing subdivisions outside along with her dedication like experience. At a TEDx members to have lawyers and Author, The HP Phe- Innovators, Member, World event, TEDTalks video and the city and county Urban have been part of the reason nomenon: Innovation and Future Society: The neuro- for our city’s history and and we should compel them live speakers combine to Growth Boundary and side- to testify even if it means Business Transformation: science of insight – how the step the voters, breaching success. She has served on spark deep discussion and self-incrimination. Blacks Innovative practices at the brain connects a Milky Way connection in a small group. the voter-approved Urban many of our committees and and Hispanics should be global scale: From Silicon galaxy’s worth of neural Growth Boundary in South- commissions – she has the These local, self-organized under extra scrutiny because Valley to small towns in networks to create ‘aha’ events are branded TEDx, east Pleasanton and East “know how” to be on the they make up most of the Texas to tiny villages in sub- innovation – and an easy Pleasanton without the vot- City Council. where x = independently gangs. Maybe a little bit of Sahara Africa -- a review of way to make it happen more organized TED event. ers' permission. This must She has the experience cruel and unusual punish- innovations in collabora- often. be stopped. necessary to serve on the TED is a nonprofit or- ment would help demon- tion, crowd sourcing and Kevin Walthers, Presi- ganization devoted to Ideas Please mail in your ballot City Council. Please elect strate that punishment works participatory technology, in dent, Las Positas College, and vote for Kathy Narum. Worth Spreading. Started her to the City Council. to reduce crime. Public flog- business, community and states, “Las Positas College as a four-day conference ging and humiliation might education models. is excited to have a chance in California 26 years ago, Vote for Miller Bad Funding Plan be of value. • Shelly Xie, Artist, Mov- to serve as the venue host TED has grown to support Kevin Daniel Peggy Schimmelman We have all heard the ing Hands; and, Andrew for this great event for the those world-changing ideas Pleasanton Livermore phrase “The pen is mightier Todhunter, Author, Profes- community. This is a per- with multiple initiatives. At Like many residents of The governor's plan to than the sword." Obviously sor, Stanford University: fect example of the type of TED, the world's leading ‘Contaminating’ the siloed cross-pollination that spurs Pleasanton, I have been move Adult Education pro- written ideas are dangerous thinkers and doers are asked and need to be controlled. practices of science and art. innovation." extremely disappointed with grams from K-12 districts to give the talk of their lives local government over the It should be against the law Melding these traditionally TEDxLivermore has been in 18 minutes. Talks are to community colleges has to criticize the President and separate disciplines to create created by civic-minded vol- past few years. Instead of met with strong opposition then made available, free, representing the interests of Congress. If they decide explorations in scientific and unteers. It is supported by at TED.com. TED speakers and now seems unlikely something is good for the human understanding of the Rebellion Lab (Oakland), the ordinary people, I have to go into effect this year. have included Bill Gates, seen our city council bounce country then it would be challenges and opportunities Valley Montessori School, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gil- Meanwhile, in anticipation, treason to suggest otherwise. that face humanity. Las Positas College, Innova- between catering to govern- some K-12 districts have bert, Sir Richard Branson, ment employee special inter- There needs to be a govern- • Espen Siversten, COO, tion Tri-Valley, Yámana Sci- Benoit Mandelbrot, Philippe already cut Adult Educa- ment office that approves Type A Machines, (San ence & Technology and the ests and helping the special tion, including English as Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwea- interests of big develop- all editorial comment. This Francisco), Co-Founder, Livermore Valley Chamber la, Isabel Allende and for- a Second Language, from would make us all safer MemeMaker.com and for- of Commerce. ers, who want to duplicate their budgets. mer UK Prime Minister Dublin's development in because we would not have mer teacher at KaosPilots; TEDxLivermore is open Gordon Brown. Two major While moving ESL class- to think for ourselves about Ro Khanna, former Deputy to the public. Tickets are Pleasanton. What happened es to the colleges is a bad TED events are held each to the days when our govern- what the government is Assistant Secretary at the available at $75 per attendee year: The TED Conference idea—many students will doing. Department of Commerce ($65 for educators) and in- ment was by us and for us, not be able to attend because takes place every spring the people? A prime example People like Mr. King are with the Obama Adminis- cludes Saturday’s daylong in Long Beach, California of transportation, child-care, dangerous. He needs to sug- tration, Author, Entrepre- discussions and lunch. The is this shortened, screwy city and other issues—elimi- (along with a parallel confer- council election. You’d think gest something that might neurial Nation: Where is event runs from 8:00 a.m. ence, TEDActive, in Palm nating the classes with no actually work to control bootstrapping innovation – 5:00 p.m. the Mayor and City Council other effective system in Springs); and TEDGlobal is don’t want me to vote. They gun violence rather than taking place? Where manu- A limited number of held each summer in Edin- place would be a particularly trying to reduce my funda- facturing processes are tied individual and corporate couldn’t have made it any short-sighted and ill-con- burgh, Scotland. easier to lose a ballot or mental rights in some “feel to vibrant and interactive sponsorships for TEDx- For information about ceived move, especially in good” proposal he came up feedback loops, either in Livermore are available. forget to vote. view of pending immigra- TED's upcoming confer- For the upcoming City with after reading a book. a Do-It-Yourself environ- Please contact Roz Hamar ences, visit http://www.ted. tion reform. How about increased mental ment with 3D printers or in at 925.455.8021. Council election we have As an ESL teacher in com/registration both a Big Government health services, more educa- Livermore since 2009, I’ve tional opportunities, reduc- candidate backed by the seen how our program ben- public unions, and a hand- ing violence in movies and efits not only English learn- video games, policies that picked Big Developer sup- ers, but their children and ported candidate too. For- strengthen broken families, (continuedGAZEBO from page one) the community as a whole. etc.? These things might tunately, there is also a “we I urge the LVJUSD to main- without adding cost," he City to finalize the construc- tion, told the council that the people” candidate in actually work because they tain the ESL program, which address the root causes of stated. tion plans and hope to build there is strong support from the race, David Miller, who is funded almost entirely by Councilmember Stewart has refused contributions violence. Too bad they cost the gazebo within the next all three parts of Rotary in a federal grant and is too im- a lot of money and the public Gary questioned whether year. terms of funding and labor. from both the unions or the portant to be eliminated. The such a review was needed. developers. He brings his will not support more taxes Dennis Gambs, one of "This will be a great gift to loss of my part-time salary He was concerned that a the co-chairs of the project, the city." 25 years of business experi- would be small; the loss to for real results. ence and a fresh perspective second review would require said issues considered when The master plan ap- our students, their families, that Rotary go through the selecting a design include proved for the park features and a citizen’s voice to city and our community would Vote for Miller government. David is an entire process again. historic compatibility, main- new plantings designed to be enormous. Sara Volking Councilmember Bob Wo- independent thinker and will Pleasanton tenance costs, security, van- increase safety and visibil- fairly represent the people of erner said, "While the design dalism, event use, and noise. ity at the park by creating a Vote for Miller Most of us are too busy is very simple, I think it Pleasanton, and stand up to dealing with the things life is The Livermore Heritage more open look. City plan- the special interests. I want Vaidyanathan Venkatesan could be improved." Guild asked that it not be ner Frank Guido said that Pleasanton throwing us to pay much at- Horner said that it my vote to count. That’s tention to local city politics. faux-historical in nature. the goal is to make the park why I’m voting for David I believe that David Mill- wouldn't be necessary to go Gambs said the goal was more inviting and secure Miller. er is the best candidate for This is why it is important through the entire approval that we elect someone like to add interest to the park while maintaining its his- city council. He has 25 years process. He suggested two and to provide a venue for toric character. The master of experience in Silicon Val- David Miller who will watch members of the planning Miller and Financial out for the interests of the Farmers' Market entertain- plan is a long term project. ley technology companies. commission and staff meet ment. There are no planned No funding is currently Reality As a computer designer he average citizen. David is Kay Ayala with Rotary once the final uses. Potentially, there could available. was awarded 9 patents for someone I can trust to do the design details of the gazebo (Pleasanton City right thing for the citizens of be a concert series, com- Infrastructure in the park his inventions and now he were determined. Council 1996-2004) leads teams of engineers to Pleasanton. munity events, award cer- will be upgraded to reduce I encouraged David Mill- There appears to be sev- City Manager Marc Rob- emonies and even theatri- the cost of watering and deliver extremely complex erts said staff would feel er to run for City Council projects for his company. eral special interest groups cal events. Uses would be lighting. The historic cross- years ago and thank him for who are trying to gain an comfortable looking at it in allowed through a special paths will be preserved as We need the same leadership conjunction with representa- stepping forward for this and problem solving abilities advantage over city govern- event permit obtained from will the war memorial, flag- short term seat on Pleasan- on Pleasanton's city council ment by influencing their tives from the planning com- the city. pole, fountain and sundial. ton City Council (he will to bring accountability and elected officials who are mission. "We are the owners With the encouragement Paths through the park will have to run again in Nov., results orientation. in office voting for their of the site. In this case, it is of Livermore Downtown be better defined and more 2014). David has already dem- benefits and raises for their appropriate that we review Inc., the Rotary Club of interconnected. Areas for Pleasanton faces an un- onstrated this ability on members. Developers have the design." Livermore and the Rotary the Farmers' Market will be funded liability of about many issues facing the city. already backed a candidate Steve Neff, the Rotarian Club of Livermore Valley preserved. New trash and $160 million for employee I was particularly impressed who has already agreed to who worked on the design, started the process of devel- recycling bins will be pur- pension and retiree health in the way David advocated allow them to cram more stated, "I don't think it is oping a park gazebo design. chased and new furnishings care programs. David has on behalf of the citizens apartments into Pleasan- necessary to go through the “We believe the Gazebo added. Drinking fountains worked for years on this for a solution to the city's ton. I am voting for David whole process again." He project can be a kick start for will be retained with the ad- issue appearing before the Miller because I feel he will unfunded pension liability pointed out that such details making other park improve- dition of a dog pan that dog City Council numerous that was fair to the taxpayers look out for me, an aver- as the finial and columns times encouraging them to age hardworking citizen of ments, which are intended walkers could use. Small along with ensuring that the have yet to be determined. to make the park a safe statues would be added that take action. David knows city can meet its obligations Pleasanton. He has not ac- "It is designed to be inex- that for traditional pension and attractive place for the could be entice children to to our valued employees. cepted contributions from pensive to build and as low plans to work, the promised any special interests. community while retaining climb on and over. Tough decisions need to maintenance as we could benefit levels must be af- be made that are fair to ev- I urge the citizens of its historic character,” said Rachael Snedecor, execu- fordable and the accounting Pleasanton to vote for, “your make it," added Neff. Steve Sweeney, a project co- tive director of Downtown eryone. Numerous cities are Acoustics and noise re- practices and actuarial as- going through bankruptcy candidate," David Miller. chair with the Rotary Club of Livermore Inc. said, "Well sumptions must be reason- He will do a great job as our quirements will reduce off- Livermore. lit and open is what we want proceedings, suing Calpers site noise pollution. able. David Miller knows it’s etc. We need David's no- City Council Member. Charles Hartwig, a mem- for the park. We want fami- time to face financial reality nonsense, business oriented Livermore Rotarians in- ber of the Livermore Rotary lies back there. The gazebo and has the courage to lead approach in the Pleasanton dicated that they will be Club and Rotarian Founda- will allow for better perfor- the way. working closely with the mances at the park." The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013 - PAGE 11

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AVISO: MERCHANDISE that are in violation of the law. of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside FILE NO. 476121 act business under the ficti- Por ley, la corte tiene derecho Drive, 9th Floor, Suite 900, 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ The following person(s) doing tious business name(s) listed a reclamar las cuotas y los Oakland, CA 94612 MANDA- YARD SALES business as: The Cuttery, above on May 1, 2013. costos exentos por imponer TO PLACE A TORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT 20405 Santa Maria Avenue, Signature of Registrants un gravamen sobre cualquier NEIGHBORHOOD AND MEETING: PROJECT Castro Valley, CA 94546, :s/: Judy Tweten recuperacion de $10,000 o ESTATE/GARAGE SALE CLASSIFIED #CPPADA09017172A Las is hereby registered by the This statement was filed mas de valor recibida me- Arbor Drive, Pleasanton Vistas 1 Accessibility Mon- AD Call following owner(s): with the County Clerk of Al- diante un acuerdo o una Friday 4/26 & day, April 29, 2013 at 3:00 Christina G. 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The name, address, and tele- NOTICE of INVITING BIDS This business is conducted “NOTICE TO READERS: phone number of plaintiff’s Notice is hereby given that FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual California law requires that attorney, or plaintiff without sealed competitive bids will NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to trans- an attorney, is: be accepted in the office of contractors taking jobs that FILE NO. 476643 act business under the ficti- (El nombre, la direccion y the GSA-Purchasing Depart- total $500 or more (labor The following person(s) doing tious business name(s) listed el numero de telefono del ment, County of Alameda, and/or materials) be licensed business as: L & K Realty above on 3/11/2013. abogado del demandante, o 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite by the Contractors State Group, 5994 W. Las Posi- Signature of Registrants del demandante que no tiene 907, Oakland, CA 94612 License Board. 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STE 212 FULLERTON, CA than $500 must state in their This business is conducted 92832 enue, Castro Valley, CA and advertisements that they are by a General partnership SUMMONS FILE NO: 11-19057-0- North County – Wednesday, not licensed by the Contrac- May 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM at The registrant began to trans- (CITACION JUDICIAL) BAC-DPC (1910-00) tors State License Board.” act business under the ficti- CASE NO. HG12622380 (714)446-6686 General Services Agency, tious business name(s) listed Conference Room 222, 1401 REAL ESTATE DATE: (Fecha): MARCH Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA above on 3/27/2013. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Inland Valley 20, 2012 Signature of Registrants (AVISO AL DEMANDO): Responses Due by 2:00 pm Publishing Co. s/: PAT SWEETEN, EXECU- :s/: Lorraine Davis, General TONINA M DOBBS AKA on May 29, 2013 County Client Code:04126-00001 TIVE OFFICE/CLERK Partner TONINA DOBBS Contact: Ryan DeCoud at Re: Legal Notice for DOES 1 TO 10, Inclusive s/: Clerk, by (Secretario) This statement was filed (510) 208-9619 or via email: Classified Ads with the County Clerk of Al- Blake Kreeft, Deputy (Ad- [email protected] The Federal Fair Housing ameda on March 27, 2013. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY junto) Attendance at Networking Act, Title VII of the Civil Expires March 27, 2018. PLAINTIFF: Conference is Non-manda- Rights Act of 1964, and state The Independent Legal No. (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO The Independent Legal No. tory. Specifications regarding law prohibit advertisements 3433. Published April 4, 11, EL DEMANDANTE): 3442. 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Your written response The registrant began to pany 907, Oakland, CA 94612 must be in a proper legal transact business under the The registrant began to trans- NETWORKING BIDDERS form if you want the court to fictitious business name(s) act business under the ficti- C O N F E R E N C E S R F Q hear your case. There may listed above on N/A. tious business name(s) listed #901128 Window Blinds be a court form that you can Signature of Registrants above on 3/28/2013. South County-Thursday, use for your response. You :s/: Tyler Minser Signature of Registrants May 2, 2013, 2:00 p.m. – can find these court forms This statement was filed :s/: Hongxia Xiao, President Castro Valley Library, Chabot and more information at the with the County Clerk of Al- This statement was filed Room, 3600 Norbridge Av- California Courts Online Self- ameda on March 25, 2013. with the County Clerk of enue, Castro Valley, CA help Center (www.courtinfo. Expires March 25, 2018. Alameda on April 4, 2013. 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If the Alameda County Current (1)Daryl Mihara, 1332 Lake- 186 South K Street, Liver- you do not know an attorney, Contracting Opportunities land Drive, Livermore, CA more, CA 94550 you may want to call an at- Internet website at www. 94551 (2)Tricia Nguyen-Mi- This business is conducted torney referral service. If you acgov.org. hara, 1332 Lakeland Drive, by a Corporation cannot afford an attorney, 4/25/13 Livermore, CA 94551 The registrant began to you may be eligible for free CNS-2475861# This business is conducted transact business under the legal services from a non- THE INDEPENDENT Legal by Married couple fictitious business name(s) profit legal services program. No. 3450 listed above on N/A. You can locate these non- The registrant began to Signature of Registrants profit groups at the California transact business under the ANIMALS :s/: Kay French, Secretary Legal Services Web site fictitious business name(s) 2) CATS/ DOGS This statement was filed (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), listed above on N/A. Signature of Registrants ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for with the County Clerk of Al- the California Courts On- adoption information contact ameda on March 26, 2013. line Self-Help Center (www. :s/: Daryl Mihara This statement was filed Valley Humane Society at Expires March 26, 2018. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or (925)426-8656. The Independent Legal No. by contacting your local court with the County Clerk of Al- 3435. Published April 4, 11, or county bar association. ameda on March 27, 2013. Adopt a new best friend: 18, 25, 2013. NOTE: The court has a statu- Expires March 27, 2018. TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal tory lien for waived fees and The Independent Legal No. Rescue, offers animals for FICTITIOUS BUSINESS costs on any settlement or 3444. Published April 18, adoption every Saturday NAME STATEMENT arbitration award of $10,000 25, May 2, 9, 2013. and Sunday, excluding most FILE NO. 476652 or more in a civil case. The holidays. On Saturdays from The following person(s) doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court’s lien must be paid 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are business as: Home Vendors NAME STATEMENT before the court will dismiss available at the Pleasanton On Line.com, 4369 Talle FILE NO. 477160 the case. The following person(s) doing Farmers Market at W. An- Way, Dublin, CA 94568, is business as: Solid Mech 3D, gela and First Streets. Two hereby registered by the !AVISO! Lo han deman- 1041 Florence Rd, Liver- locations will showcase cats following owner(s): dado. Si no responde dentro more, CA 94550, is hereby only: Petsmart in Dublin from Emine A. Brown, 4369 Talle de 30 dias, la corte puede registered by the following 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Way, Dublin, CA 94568 decidir ensu contra sin es- owner(s): Extreme in Livermore from This business is conducted cuchar su version. Lea la (1)Jack Lawrence Mix, 1041 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, by an Individual informacion a continuacion.. Florence Rd, Livermore, CA cats are available at Petsmart The registrant began to Tien 30 DIAS DE CAL- 94550 (2)Ruth Mix, 1041 in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, transact business under the ENDARIO despues de que Florence Rd, Livermore, CA and Pet Extreme in Livermore fictitious business name(s) le entreguen esta citacion 94550 from 12:00 to 4:00. For more listed above on February y papeles legales para pre- This business is conducted information, call Terry at 1, 2013. sentar una respuesta por by Married Couple (925) 487-7279 or visit our Signature of Registrants escrito en esta corte y hacer The registrant began to website at www.tvar.org :s/: Emine A. Brown que se entregue una copia transact business under the This statement was filed FERAL CAT FOUNDATION al demandante. Una carta fictitious business name(s) with the County Clerk of Al- Cat & kitten adoptions now o una llamada telefonica no listed above on N/A. ameda on March 27, 2013. at the new Livermore Petco lo protegen. Su respuesta Signature of Registrants Expires March 27, 2018. on Saturdays from 10:00AM por escrito tiene que estar :s/: Jack L. Mix The Independent Legal No. to 2:30PM. We have many en formato legal correcto This statement was filed 3436. Published April 4, 11, adorable, tame kittens that si desea que procesen su with the County Clerk of 18, 25, 2013. have been tested for FIV & caso en lacorte. Es posible Alameda on April 12, 2013. FELV, altered & vaccinated. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS que haya un formulario que Expires April 12, 2018. We also have adult cats & NAME STATEMENT usted pueda usar para su The Independent Legal No. ranch cats for adoption. FILE NO. 476710 respuesta. Puede encontrar 3446. Published April 18, The following person(s) do- estos formularios de la corte 25, May 2, 9, 2013. EMPLOYMENT ing business as: Thai Fusion y mas infornacion en el Cen- NOTICE of INVITING BIDS 65) HELP WANTED Twisted American Classics, tro de Ayuda de las Cortes Notice is hereby given that 2256 Las Positas Rd., Liver- de California (www.sucorte. WELLNESS CENTER sealed competitive bids will more, CA 94551, is hereby ca.gov), en la biblioteca de COORDINATOR be accepted in the office registered by the following leyes de su condado o en Links clients with local of the GSA-Technical Ser- owner(s): la corte que le quede mas resources to address root vices Department, County Lanna Thai Cuisine, Inc., cerca. Si no puede pagar causes of poverty. of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside 2270 Las Positas Rd., Liver- la cuota de presentacion, th Drive, 9 Floor, Suite 900, Bachelor’s degree in more, CA 94551 pida al secretario de la corte Oakland, CA 94612 MANDA- This business is conducted que le de un formulario de social work or related TORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT field required. by a Corporation exencion de pago de cuotas. AND MEETING: PROJECT The registrant began to Si no presenta su respuesta 6 hours per week, #CPPADA10017040A San $15.50 per hour transact business under the a tiempo, puede perder el Leandro Veterans Memorial fictitious business name(s) caso por incumplimiento y Building Passenger Eleva- listed above on N/A. la corte le podra quitar su For full job description and tor Friday, April 26, 2013 at submission of Resume/ Signature of Registrants sueldo, dinero y bienes sin 10:00 AM at 1105 Bancroft :s/: Prakin Chaipan-Gamble mas advertencia. Cover letter, contact Avenue, San Leandro, CA [email protected] Reserved for (CEO) Hay otros requisitos lega- Responses Due by 3:00 This statement was filed les. Es recomendable que Applications close pm on May 13, 2013 County May 15, 2013 You Ad with the County Clerk of Al- llame a un abogado inme- Contact: Rahman Batin at ameda on March 29, 2013. diatamente. Sino conoce a 510.208.3993 or via email: 56) ADULT CARE Expires March 29, 2018. un abogado, puede llamar [email protected] Independent Contractors The Independent Legal No. a un servicio de remision a Information regarding the 3437. Published April 4, 11, abogados. Si no puede pagar Wanted. Senior Home above may be obtained at Health Care. Must have ex- 18, 25, 2013. a un abogado, es posible que the Alameda County Current cumpia con los requisitos perience. Senior Solutions, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Contracting Opportunities para obtener sevicios legales Inc (925)443-3101. NAME STATEMENT Internet website at www. gratuitos de un programa de FILE NO. 476488-89 acgov.org. BE WARY of out of area servicios legales sin fines de The following person(s) do- 4/25/13 companies. Check with the lucro. Puede encontrar estos ing business as: (1) B’eco CNS-2473215# local Better Business Bureau PAGE 12 - The Independent, APRIL 25, 2013

(continuedCLASS from page SIZE one) district for the 2013/14 board that teachers can't of donors who expressed school year. deliver as many individual preference about where Miller's announcement lessons to students with 30 money should go. The goal was not on the agenda. in a class. now is first-grade CSR. "We Therefore trustees could "Our teachers need a need to partner far beyond not respond directly to it. boost in morale, and so do that," said Stokoe. However, later in a discus- our parents. Go ahead and On another item, super- sion about setting future allocate for CSR. Commit intendent Parvin Ahmadi agenda topics trustees, Joan the funds with conviction announced that Amador Laursen and Chris Grant and gusto," declared Haan. Valley High School's wind called for an agenda item Alice Cruce, who has ensemble has been chosen to in May, preferably at that a kindergarten student at perform at the 67th Annual month's first meeting. Donlon Elementary, grew up Midwest Clinic in Chicago For the third consecu- in Pleasanton schools. She in December. tive board meeting, parents urged the board, "on behalf The ensemble was one and teachers advocated for of kindergarten parents," to of four orchestras chosen the return of CSR. Parent go for the PPIE proposal. nationally. It is the first in Emmeline Chen thanked PPIE volunteer Andrea 11 years from California. PPIE for coming up with Stokoe said that CSR was Samples of the ensemble's Pictured is Ready Set Recycle Sort-Off champion, Kristin Kohn of Livermore, with additional funds for CSR. found to be the highest prior- performances are on You- her son, Beckett Kohn. She expressed hope that the ity in the foundation's survey Tube. district would use general fund money for the match, put the proposal on the next Livermore Woman Sort-Off Champ agenda, and vote for it. Lark Haan, who said she ner of each round was pre- In a recycling “Sort-Off” The recycling sort-off had been a teacher, told the competition held by Ready sented with a $25 gift card. was held as part of Ready Set Recycle at the annual The winners of each prelimi- Set Recycle’s continuing ef- Earth Day celebration at nary round then advanced to forts to raise awareness and the Davis Street Resource the championship round for encourage proper sorting of Recovery Complex in San a chance to compete for the compostable and recyclable (continuedLIBRARY from page one) Leandro, Kristin Kohn of $125 grand prize. material, and to minimize lar manner at Anytime Fit- Livermore took home the Both adults and children the amount of waste sent competed. Rebecca Jewell ness in Springtown. grand prize of $125 for her to landfills. Throughout the The library provides recycling expertise. of Waste Management gave year, StopWaste’s Ready Set holds lockers, secured video Alameda County resi- the audience tips on how to Recycle prize crew travels lending and the ability to dents competed to see who avoid common recycling ahead of garbage trucks check out children's and could most quickly and mistakes between rounds. across the county, randomly adult books and magazines. accurately sort trash, recy- Throughout the day, attend- selects trash bins, sorts their For a nominal fee, patrons clables, and compostables ees of the Earth Day celebra- contents, and rewards house- can purchase an easy access into the appropriate bins. tion had the chance to join holds with the least amount card that will work on the Participants at the sort-off tours of the Waste Manage- of recyclables and com- card reader installed on the competed in one of three ment facility to further their postables in the trash. main door of the library. A preliminary rounds; the win- recycling knowledge. secure gate closes off the main part of the branch, leaving only the easy access portion available. An exten- sive security system with ALTAMONT numerous video cameras (continued from page one) and panic buttons are located eliminated. It's a win-win bio-methane, derived from Contact Karen Stern said the in the access area. that epitomizes a closed- landfill gas, as the lowest most common reaction was, The branch will continue loop system." carbon fuel available. Use "Amazement that landfill to be open and staffed on Each day, the facility of this near-zero carbon fuel gas is used to power our Tuesdays from noon to 8 produces 13,000 gallons of eliminates nearly 30,000 p.m. trucks. The fueling station The easy access library locally-made clean-burn- tons of carbon dioxide emis- delivers directly from the ing natural gas vehicle fuel was created as a result of sions annually. source, eliminating 6,000 (enough to power nearly 300 budget cuts the Livermore "Historically, landfills metric tons of greenhouse Library system has experi- collection vehicles) which have been perceived as less gas emissions along the I- will help prevent greenhouse enced over the last 6 years than desirable in local com- 580 corridor in one year." that included a reduction gas emissions from entering munities and perhaps as a Added Battersby, "If of hours at the Springtown the valley's air. necessary evil in our soci- someone claimed ten years Branch to one day a week. "Naturally-generated ety," said Battersby, who ago that we would be mak- Grant funds were used to methane either enters the is also the Director of Fleet ing low-emissions vehicle establish the easy access atmosphere as an aggressive Services at University of fuel from refuse and dis- library. greenhouse gas pollutant or California, Davis. "This carded trash on a commer- is flared (burned) at landfills technology enables landfills cial scale, they would have that are not equipped to pro- to serve as fuel refinement been laughed at. Now we cess it, which produces other and dispensing facilities have the Altamont Landfill harmful pollutants," said which create cleaner-burn- doing just that to the tune Battersby. "At Altamont, the ing vehicle fuels." of 13,000 gallons of LNG methane is captured before it At the Wednesday open- fuel generated from trash can enter our environment ing of the fueling station, every day." and is turned into a low-car- Waste Management Media bon, cleaner burning fuel." This landfill gas to lique- fied natural gas (LNG) plant was constructed in 2009 in partnership with Linde North America. The California Air Resources Board identified the Altamont closed-loop THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A

Solo Show at the Firehouse by 2 Time Grammy Winner and Former Wings Lead Guitarist

Laurence Juber, acoustic Will Hunting, and the guitar virtuoso and com- James Bond theme for The poser, two-time Grammy Spy Who Loves Me. TV winner, and former lead show music credits include guitarist for Paul McCart- Happy Days, Family Ties, ney’s band Wings, hits the and Home Improvement. Firehouse Arts Center for a That’s him playing the special night of solo guitar. Pink Panther Theme on the The show is one night only, Grammy winning Henry Saturday, May 4, at 8:00 Mancini album Pink Guitar, p.m. and on the Diamonds Are Voted Fingerstyle Gui- Forever commercial. tarist of the Year, his solo Guitar Player Maga- Label of The Tour wines. performances fuse folk, zine says of Juber,“The jazz, blues, and pop styles melodies and textures and to create a dynamic multi- harmonies he coaxes out Cuda Ridge faceted concert experience. of an acoustic guitar are Wines to He has been described as absolutely spellbinding. a "One Man Band on the And far from being just Commemorate Run." Tickets are available applications of technique online at www.firehouse- Laurence Juber that might appeal mostly Amgen Tour arts.org, by phone at 925- to guitar snobs, Laurence’s 931-4848, or in person at music always possesses By Carol Graham the Firehouse Arts Center, an all-embracing melodic This May in Livermore, 4444 Railroad Avenue in by top jazz recording engi- making a little money When Wings was no sensibility that seduces The Tour will precede the Pleasanton. Prices range neer Al Schmitt. playing music at 13. He more, Juber moved to the non-players as well. It also tour. from $15-$25. A large format book, later moved into sessions United States and resumed helps that he is a warm Cuda Ridge Wines has Juber, known to his fans LJ’s Life on Six Strings, work in London after hon- studio work. He can be and quietly charismatic partnered for the third year as ‘LJ,’ has released over is set for release in the fall ing his chops on classical heard on recordings from performer.” with First Street Wine 20 albums, including LJ of this year. The book guitar repertoire. He left artists as diverse as Dan Juber will be available Company to offer a wine a profitable studio career Hicks & The Hot Licks, commemorating the Liver- Plays The Beatles, which follows Juber’s guitar after the performance to to join Paul McCartney more stage of the Amgen was voted one of Acoustic playing career as a concert Seal, and Barry Manilow. sign CDs and chat with Tour of California. Guitar Magazine’s all-time performer, studio musician and Wings, with whom he In addition he is featured audience members. "This is a fun project Top Ten albums. His two and composer, and includes toured and recorded for guitarist on soundtracks to The Firehouse Arts that connects Livermore's solo albums launching in previously unpublished over three years until they hundreds of films includ- Center is located at 4444 wine region to the cycling 2013 include, interestingly, pictures taken during his disbanded. ing Dirty Dancing, Good Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. world," said Linda Allen, a limited-edition audio- tenure with Wings. owner of the bottle shop phile vinyl 12” LP titled Having earned his first and tasting bar on First Under An Indigo Sky. Of Grammy award as lead Street near the flagpole. the project he says, “Digi- guitarist for Paul McCart- Spring Rose Show on View at "The Tour is another fine tal technology is incredibly ney’s band Wings, Juber wine by Cuda Ridge." convenient, but it filters tells a story about his early Dublin Senior Center On Thursday, May 2nd, out some of the emotional connection to the Beatles. The Tour release party will The Mount Diablo Rose Society will host its 25th annual Spring Rose Show, "Roses space. Vinyl is the im- As a kid he took up the on the Red Carpet," on Sunday, April 28. be held at First Street Wine mersive listening experi- guitar the week that "I Company from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will be held at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. ence that I grew up with.” Wanna Hold Your Hand" The show is open to the public both for entering roses and viewing the judged roses. Bottles sell for $29; glasses To maintain the album’s was released. Beginning for $8. On hand will be Roses to exhibit should be brought to the Senior Center between 7 and 10 a.m. Judging retro vibe, it was mixed to on a cheap acoustic guitar, begins at 10:30 a.m. The show is open to the public between 1 and 4 p.m Admission is free. Cuda Ridge winemaker analog tape at Hollywood’s he figured out music nota- (continued on page 7) legendary Capitol Studios tion on his own, and started 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 California Symphony to Perform Unique Program at Bankhead; Expanding Commitment to Livermore

The California Sympho- music and literacy program board of directors later this rity,” Gould was awarded the ny returns to Livermore’s at a Livermore public el- spring. Avery Fisher Career Grant in Bankhead Theater on Friday, ementary school, he said. Like all seven candi- 2011. In 2009, she received May 3 with guest conductor “This concert is a further dates, Robert Treviño comes a Grammy nomination for Robert Treviño leading the sign of our commitment to the symphony with an her debut recording. In addi- orchestra in Berlioz’s power- to the Livermore Valley,” impressive resume. He is tion to performing with the ful Symphonie fantastique Collins said. “We have been the associate conductor of California Symphony, her and Beethoven’s glorious meeting with a variety of the Cincinnati Symphony 2012-2013 season includes Violin Concerto featuring community partners who are Orchestra. His past sym- debuts in Germany, Japan renowned virtuoso Caroline very enthusiastic about the phonic and instrumental and China Goulding. The concert opens idea of collaborating with work includes numerous D. J. Sparr will wind with the world premiere of our Sound Minds program engagements with orches- up the second year of his a new work by the sym- to provide music education tras, festivals, and ensembles three-year residency with phony’s Young American and reading improvement across North America, Eu- the California Symphony by Composer-in-Residence D.J. to Livermore school kids.” rope, and Asia, including presenting a world premiere Sparr. Sound Minds provides the orchestras in Cleveland, of his new work, Violet The Symphony’s inaugu- intensive music education Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Bond: Concerto-Overture. ral Livermore debut in May training and tutoring for two Baltimore, Charlotte, Mem- Sparr is a prolific Ameri- 2012, at the close of its 25th hours, three days per week. phis, and Chicago, as well as can composer and guitarist anniversary season, marked Sound Minds will launch the Tanglewood Music Cen- trained in a striking variety a turning point for the pro- at a Livermore elementary ter Orchestra and the Aspen of musical styles. He has per- fessional orchestra, which is school in the fall of 2013. Music Festival Orchestra. formed with the Fondazione dedicated to bringing world- This concert is significant Other music director can- Arturo Toscanini and East- class music to audiences in other ways, as well (Per- didates performing this past man’s “Musica Nova” Con- here in the East Bay. formances are also sched- season have been Robert temporary Music Ensemble. As the Symphony winds uled Saturday and Sunday, Moody, David Commanday, He has also performed in pop up its current 2012-13 sea- May 4 and 5 Walnut Creek’s Michael Butterman, Sean bands and as a studio musi- son, it continues to grow its Lesher Center for the Arts). Newhouse, Alastair Willis cian. Sparr’s compositions collaboration with arts lov- It marks a final set of per- and Donato Cabrera. have been performed, pre- ers and community leaders formances by one of seven For the May 3 concert, miered and commissioned in the Livermore Valley. internationally renowned the symphony presents vio- by various ensembles, rang- Wente Vineyards and conductors who have es- linist Caroline Goulding, ing from the Chicago Youth Sandia National Labora- sentially been auditioning Caroline Goulding who has performed as a solo- Symphony Orchestras to tories have both signed on for the job of the orchestra’s ist with some of North Amer- the Dayton Philharmonic to to sponsor the symphony’s maestro since the 2012-13 ica’s premiere orchestras, eighth blackbird, a Grammy May 3 concert at the Bank- season began in October. season. Ninety candidates those at the Bankhead, can including the Cleveland Or- Award-winning quintet. head Theater, California The California Sym- applied for the job, Col- participate in choosing the chestra, Toronto Symphony, The Bankhead Theater is Symphony Executive Direc- phony has been without a lins said. After an extensive symphony’s next permanent National Symphony, Dallas located at 2400 First Street tor Walter Collins is proud to music conductor since 2010, interview process, seven music director by filling out Symphony, Houston Sym- in downtown Livermore. announce. This sponsorship relying on the talents of finalists were selected to a survey on the Symphony’s phony, the Cleveland Pops Tickets may be purchased allows more of the revenue guest conductors to lead its design a concert, work with website after the concert. and the Cincinnati Pops. at the box office, online at from ticket sales to support concerts the past three years. musicians and perform for Lauded by Grammophone www.bankheadtheater.org or the fall 2013 launch of the “The Search is On” has been symphony audiences. The final decision will for her "impressive technical by calling 373-6800. symphony’s Sound Minds the theme of the 2012-13 Audiences, including be made by the symphony’s polish and musical matu- Sunol Glen Students to Parade Trash to Fashion Creations The 4th Annual Sunol Two shows are planned to Stage Set to Lighting participants who will put on Educators; they are: Gary Students find fun in the Glen Trashion Show is an for Fri., April 26. The first & Sound, there are many a show that will engage their Wolff, Executive Director, trash. The program com- event culminating a variety is at 12:50 p.m., the second moving parts that make this audience. Stopwaste.org, Oakland; bines visual and perfor- of week-long environmen- begins at 1:30 p.m. annual event a real hands-on Guest Judges will score Laura Ryan, Manager, En- mance art, fashion, sustain- tal activities hosted during Sunol Glen School is educational experience that the Trashion creations as ergy & Sustainability, City ability education, interactive Earth Week, April 22-26. located at 11601 Main has grown year-over-year. they come down the catwalk of Pleasanton; Hilmon So- activities and entertainment. The goal of this event is to St., Sunol. For informa- With 16 participants in the so students have the chance rey, Chairman of the Board, The goal is not only to in- get students at this Bay Area tion, call 862-2026 or email first year to 37 participants to win one of the coveted Museum of Children's Art spire participating students, K-8th Grade school think- Superintendent and Prin- in 2011 and 47 in 2012, the and creative trophies made (MoCHA), Oakland; Zip- but audience members to ing differently about waste cipal Molleen Barnes at 2013 Sunol Glen Trash- of discarded toy pieces. The porah Ross, owner, Zipporah reconsider their consump- in order to create positive [email protected]. ion Show is set to bring a judges comprise a snapshot Ross Fashion Designs, Oak- tion and disposal choices in behavior change. From Fashion Design record number of student of our local Bay Area com- land; Irina Etinberg, owner, a "playful, yet provocative munity leaders, Artisans and Kidz Kraftz!, Pleasanton. and highly memorable way."

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 3 Pacific Chamber Symphony Plans

Program of Three 'Classical Gems' 2012 Three “Classical Gems” frenzied. Violinist Louis SEASON2013 will sparkle at the Bankhead Spohr recalls that Beethoven Theater on May 11, when the “tore his arms asunder,” Pacific Chamber Symphony and at the forte “jumped in The Lettermen presents its final program of the air.” The First Gentlemen of Song the 2012-2013 year. Kohl, an enthusiastic con- FRI APR 26 8pm Conductor Lawrence ductor, doesn’t see that as so Kohl has put together a unusual. “I jump sometimes program that illustrates how too,” he said. Classical music refreshed Not everyone has been Debussy Trio itself by looking backward enthralled with Beethoven’s Del Valle Fine Arts to older Baroque forms and Seventh. The British conduc- SAT APR 27 8pm forward to the more modern tor Sir Thomas Beecham was feeling of the Romantic particularly unimpressed by period. the third movement. “What Reach for First on the program is can you do with it?” he Wolfgang Amadeus Mo- asked. “It’s like a lot of yaks the Stars! zart’s Overture to “Cosi jumping about.” Livermore Valley fan Tutte.” “It’s an ideal Lawrence Kohl with symphony. “I don’t quite know what Education Foundation example of a Classical piece he means by that,” Kohl said. SUN APR 28 2pm in form, structure and de- could enjoy playing together. Beethoven, who con- Fortunately, it’s a minority lightfulness,” said Kohl. The At the Livermore perfor- ducted the premiere per- opinion, and Kohl is confi- next work is “Sinfonia Con- mance the musicians are all formance, was more than dent that the program will Treviño and the certante in B-flat Major” by principal soloists with the satisfied with his symphony be a hit. Fantastique! Joseph Haydn. “He’s taken a orchestra: Igor Veligan Vio- and called it his best work. The concert is at 8 pm California Symphony form typical of the (earlier) lin, Nina Flyer cello, Robin The audience was equally Saturday, May 11, at the FRI MAY 3 8pm Baroque era—solos and May oboe, Karla Ekholm pleased; in fact, the sec- Bankhead Theater, 2400 orchestra—and brought it bassoon. ond movement, Allegretto, First Street, Livermore. into the Classical era with a After the intermis- was so well received it was Tickets are $45/$36/$30 $7 Classical-size orchestra and sion, PCS will present played again as an encore Students. 50s & 60s Doo structure. The interesting Beethoven’s Seventh Sym- and became a popular stand- The box office is open thing is the highs and lows of phony, honoring the 200th alone piece. noon to 6 pm Tuesday-Sat- Wop Celebration the solo group: two strings, anniversary of the work’s Beethoven’s conducting urday and 2 hours before Featuring The Alley Cats violin and cello; and two premiere. “Beethoven took a was equally notable. The each performance, or call SAT MAY 4 8pm winds, oboe and bassoon.” Classical symphony in form work has been called “the 373-6800 or go to www. Haydn wrote the solo and structure and gave it a apotheosis of dance,” and at bankheadtheater.org. parts so that four friends Romantic feel,” said Kohl. times the conducting became The Capitol Steps Fiscal Shades of Gray Art Made Easy to Present 20th Exhibit of Students' Work MON MAY 6 7:30pm

The annual Students' Art Exhibit, Art Made Easy," is LVPAC SPRING GALA celebrating its 20th year. Judy Collins The work was created in a class taught by Charlotte Sev- erin. The exhibit opens Mon., May 6 with a reception from Legendary Voice of a Folk Music Icon 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The reception FRI MAY 10 8pm will feature refreshments and live music. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit continues through Fri., May 13, with the exhibit closing at noon on Pacifi c Chamber that day. The public is invited to attend. There is no admission Symphony charge. The Pleasanton Senior Center is located at 5353 Classical Gems Sunol Blvd. SAT MAY 11 8pm

At right is Herman Leider's painting of the old truck on CALL CLICK First St in Pleasanton Pleasanton. 925.373.6800 bankheadtheater.org COME BY 2400 First Street • Downtown Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 Cinco de Mayo Theme for First Wednesday Party on May 1 rated with the Pacific Coast of Pleasanton and Hacienda upgrades to their homes. cited about the return of Art- Farmers’ Market Associa- Business Park. In a special Caravanserai – The San- Block and Market on Main, tion to create Market on section of the September tana Tribute will perform and the addition of Green Main - the 1st Wednesday 1st Wednesday Street Party, on the beer and wine gar- Scene to our 1st Wednesday iteration of Pleasanton’s which has been dubbed den stage at the first 1st Street Parties. I think the 1st Saturday morning farmers’ “Celebrate Green,” Down- Wednesday event on May 1.. Wednesday crowd will love market. Located near the town Pleasanton will wel- Northern California’s pre- these exciting aspects of an intersection of Main and come vendors specifically mier Carlos Santana tribute already popular event! Plus, St. John, Market on Main involved in energy efficient band will be cranking out the we’re thrilled to welcome will feature approximately a technology, waste reduction, legend’s greatest hits in cel- Caravanserai to our beer and wine garden this month.” dozen local growers selling water conservation, and re- ebration of Cinco de Mayo. Information is available cycling. Organizations will PDA Executive Director fresh fruits, vegetables and at Pleasanton Downtown flowers. be on hand to describe some Laura Olson said, “Every year the PDA looks for new Association (925) 484-2199, New in 2013 is the ad- of the money-saving rebates www.pleasantondowntown. dition of “Green Scene” in available to local residents ways to make the our events fresh and engaging for the net. collaboration with the City who choose energy efficient community, so I’m very ex- Caravanserai, Santana tribute band, to perform (photo - Michael De Guido). ArtBlock Returns to First Wednesday Festivities Pleasanton’s 1st Wednes- ing ArtBlock and Market on day Street Parties in May, Main. The Pleasanton Down- town Association (PDA) has June, July, August, and ArtBlock will feature announced details about the September are well-known local artists, sculptors and jewelry crafters, all who return of “ArtBlock,” a high- among Pleasantonians and light of its 1st Wednesday specialize in hand-made residents of neighboring Street Parties. The program cities alike. Once a month, arts and crafts. During each brings together local artists Main Street is filled with event, a pre-selected art- and craftspeople right off of vendor booths where pe- ist will be in attendance to Main Street. destrians can learn more offer live demonstrations During each 1st Wednes- about local businesses and and discuss his or her work. day Street Party, a select services while shopping, en- ArtBlock will occur through group of artists will be pres- joying a delicious meal and the duration of each event on ent on Angela Street (at rocking out to live music. Angela Street at the same Main) showing off their The 2013 First Wednes- location as the Pleasanton work at ArtBlock. They day Street Party season Saturday Farmer’s Market. will sponsor live demon- kicks off with our annual The ArtBlock festivities strations and discuss their Cinco de Mayo-themed will include live music and pieces. ArtBlock features Street Party on May 1. a large area reserved for both hand-blown glass, carved Activities are planned kids and adults to create wood and distinctive jew- between 6 and 9 p.m. their own chalk art. Angela elry. Paintings and photo- The Pleasanton Down- between Main and the Rail- graphic works are typified town Association (PDA) road corridor will be closed by masterful landscapes of California, local wineries, Artwork by the Artist Hines at ArtBlock, 1st Wednesday Street Party (May 2, 2012). announced that several addi- to traffic from 4:30 p.m. to and mountains. Featured Photo by Kelley Foulk tions to last year’s festivities 9:30 p.m The PDA has collabo- artists who will be painting will return for 2013, includ- or showing their works at the front of the block include: work of artists from the Patrick Mock, Floy Zittin, Patricia Devitt, Harry Leaf, Courtney Jacobs – May 1; Bay Area and especially the Antonia Wennink, Renee and Bill Hackett. Debbie Wardrobe – June 5; Tri-Valley, giving the 1st Mueller, Courtney Jacobs, Angela Street will be Sue Evans – July 3; Deb- Wednesday Street Party a Debbie Wardrobe, Jeff Hem- closed to auto traffic from bie Jensen – Aug 7; Sylvia very special local flair.” ming, Barb Santos, Matt 4:30-10:00 p.m. with a large Thompson – Sept 4. Pleasanton Art League Watts, Sue Evans, Anastasia area reserved for both kids 1st Wednesday will find and Livermore Art Asso- Bespalova, Linda Jeffery and adults to create their fine art and handmade crafts, ciation will also have booths Sailors, the Pleasanton Art own chalk art. a diverse menu of food, along with their artists. League, Winsa Lam, Amy Along with the Pleasan- live concerts and other fun A collection of fine artists Leung, Engela Oliver-Wil- ton Downtown Association, activities. and hand-made crafters are son, Debbie Jensen, Tom Studio Seven Arts of down- Laura Olson, execu- signed up for 2013, includ- Cory, Valerie Barry, Sylvia town Pleasanton (400 Main tive director of the PDA ing Claudette McDermott, Thompson, Nicholas Di- Street at Angela,) is the co- said, “ArtBlock represents Gooseman, Elaine Drew, Blasio, Karen Flescher, Mai sponsor of ArtBlock. http:// the best and most creative Lily Xu, Antonia Wennink, Boutique, Parull Juthani, www.studiosevenarts.com

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 5 Event Raises Funds for High School Grad Night Parties here for the same reason: to when the risk is unusually ers or to donate, visit www. raise funds to keep all of our high." granadahigh.com or www. kids safe on the one night For upcoming fundrais- livermorehs.com. Canamara Celtic World Music Group Performs at the Livermore public library The Canamara Celtic Canamara is composed written this program as part World Music Group per- of group leader Chris Waltz of the Friends Authors and forms at 2pm on Sunday, on lead vocals, guitar, Irish Arts Series. For additional April 28,2013 at the Liver- flute & whistle, Shelly events, check the library’s more Public Library Civic Crouse-Monarez on violin/ website at www.livermoreli- Center, 1188 S. Livermore fiddle, vocals and cello and brary.net. Avenue. There is no charge former Riverdance Irish for this event. flute/whistle/concertina Canamara Celtic World player and Uilleann Piper Music Group is one of the Autumn Rhodes, who sings new up and coming tradi- as well. The band interprets tional Celtic bands infusing traditional music in a way Photo - Doug Jorgensen musical elements of gypsy, that keeps its integrity, while The evening was about having fun and raising funds for Safe and Sober Grad Nights. Spanish and Eastern Euro- giving it a new, fresh, con- pean folk music styles into temporary voice expressed By Carol Graham that began in 1988. "We and Stoney Ridge Wineries. their arrangement of largely through Waltz’s tenor vocals A red carpet stretched provide a safe and sober "People could not be- traditional Irish/Scottish and the fiddle playing of out in front of the entrance. place for the graduates to lieve the number of items music, along with some Shelly Crouse-Monarez. Alongside, sat a white celebrate. By keeping our we had both for raffles and original music and contem- The Friends of the Liver- Porsche Panamera GTS - kids safe, off the streets and auctions," co-organizer Bar- porary favorites. more Library have under- low-slung, crouched, ready out of cars, we're keeping bara Mastrobuoni said of the to go. the community safe, too." 60-plus items, baskets and At the 50 Shades of Red For the 130 people who packages donated by local - Casino Auction & Evening attended the 50 Shades of businesses. "It's not easy Supporting Safe and Sober Red fundraiser, the evening putting on an event like this Grad Night held April 12th, provided a perfect opportu- when you also have a fam- one lucky attendee won the nity to support an important ily and a job. The months raffle for the weekend use of cause while having a great of planning and countless the car, donated by Porsche time. hours that go into this is of Livermore. tremendous, but in the end "My favorite part of the "The lady who won al- seeing everyone enjoy them- most fell off of her chair," evening was playing black- selves is great." said co-organizer Jinger jack with my new-found Volunteers from both Leonard. "She was in dis- friends," said attendee Nan- high schools work together belief that she gets to take cy Gill-Sommerhauser. "As to host this fundraiser, and the Porsche out for a really a community, keeping our split proceeds down the long drive." children safe on graduation middle with one exception: The event, which earned night is important. It takes monies are earned from $17,000, was held to raise a village to raise a child." auctioning VIP parking and money for Livermore and Attendees also played front row seats to each high Granada High Schools' 2013 poker, craps and roulette. school's graduation cer- grad nights. Following their They dined on Brie En emony are retained by that June graduation ceremo- Croute while sipping the school. nies, students will return to event's signature "red" "My most memorable campus for a final evening martini. They bid, during moment came when the of dancing, games, kara- silent and live auctions, on live auction started for the oke, food, henna tattoos, items ranging from Campo Granada graduation seats," hypnotists, caricatures and di Bocce and Umigo In- said Nielsen. "The bidding farewells that last till 5 in door Kart Racing passes, started and went back and the morning. to Livermore Valley Opera forth. I was so overwhelmed "Grad Night is held ev- tickets and wine packages that I stood in the back and ery year for our graduating from Cuda Ridge, Concan- started crying. seniors," said co-organizer non, White Crane, Rubio Es- "These parents and com- Amy Nielsen of the event tates, Wente, Crooked Vine munity members were all 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013

Public Invited to 'Feel the Future:' Focus on Modern Technology for the Blind and Visually Impaired By Carol Graham use daily," said Narahari. into all realms of the world The inspiration for Feel On the afternoon of Sat- "Blind students will dem- of computers." the Future came as Nara- urday, April 27th, an event onstrate technology. The Feel The Future is open hari regularly passed Fre- called Feel the Future will head of the US chapter of to all ages. Tickets are $10 mont's California School be held at Amador Valley the Sankara Eye Founda- for general admission, and for the Blind on the way to High School. The host tion will talk about world $5 for students and Girl her doctor. is 16-year-old Pleasan- events involving blindness Scouts. Monies earned "The first thing that ton sophomore Rachana and how visually-impaired after expenses have been popped into my head when Narahari. people cope with everyday paid will go toward the I thought about blind "I hope people come life. Friends and fam- purchase of BrailleNote for people was Braille, a writ- ten language that is felt," to the event to learn that ily will perform cultural California School for the through modern technol- she said. "I also thought dances and skills, similar Blind students. that technology could ogy, blind and visually to a multi-cultural show or "Without the advent of change the future of the impaired people can work a talent show, and a blind BrailleNote, the blind and students. To me, the name as effectively as those who student will be participat- visually impaired have Feel the Future stands for can see," said Narahari, ing in an Hawaiian dance been mostly precluded the hope of increased equal who is holding the event by playing the ukulele." from general computer us- opportunity for the blind as part of achieving her This summer, Narahari age, hindering their ability and visually impaired in A new exhibit, "The Body Speaks and Emanations," Girl Scout Gold Award, plans to volunteer at the to be active members of the future. featuring work by Angela Johal, will be on display at the highest achievement California School for the today's technology-centric Amador Valley High universe," said Narahari, the Figurehead Gallery in Livermore April 27-June 2. A in Girl Scouting. "When Blind, helping students School is located at 1155 reception with the artist will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on I was looking for ideas, learn how to use computer a Foothill High School Santa Rita Road in Pleas- I thought that working technology, specifically the sophomore. anton. April 27 at the Gallery, 2222 2nd St., Suite 21, Livermore. with the California School BrailleNote system. The prestigious Girl "Pursuing the Gold For more information, go to figureheadgallery.com. The for the Blind and doing "BrailleNote is a highly Scout Gold Award chal- Award Project has really public is invited to attend. The painting is titled, "The something for the students specialized tool that allows lenges high-school aged given me a broad perspec- Nuclear Wife." would be fascinating." the blind to read what is girls to change their world tive of life and good expo- through carrying out a The event, held from 2 displayed on the computer sure to leadership skills," seven-step project by said Narahari. "I hope to 5 p.m., will feature per- screen, send and receive identifying a problem, formances, speakers, and emails, perform word investigating it thoroughly, those who attend the event booths offering hands-on processing, take notes, getting help and building will take away a change demonstrations. schedule appointments, a team, creating a plan, in the way they look at the "Two blind speakers execute scientific calcula- presenting the plan and blind and visually impaired will talk about educa- tions and set alarms," said getting feedback, taking - not through the eyes of tion for the blind and the Narahari. "This technolo- action, and educating and pity but through the eyes of various technologies they gy facilitates their entrance inspiring others. an equal."

Concerts of Timeless and Timely Melodies Planned Tapestry, a combined Timely Memorable Melo- Three performances are journey with best-loved mu- vocal and handbell ensem- dies From Beethoven to scheduled: Friday, May 3, sic from Beethoven to The ble, presents "Timeless and Rock." 7:00 pm at Walnut Creek Beatles, offering something Program of Diverse Jazz United Methodist Church, for everyone. All concerts 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Wal- are free and open to the Planned at Pleasanton Library nut Creek – Concert & Tra- public. A free-will donation Larry Vuckovich (pictured above) brings his Beyond ditional Pie Party; Saturday, will be accepted in support Category diverse jazz repertoire to the Pleasanton Library, May 4, 7:00 pm at Clayton of the NorCal and Northern performing swinging bebop/post-bop, contemporary jazz, Valley Presbyterian Church, Nevada Alzheimer’s As- Afro Cuban salsa, Mexican boleros, Balkan/Middle Eastern, 1578 Kirker Pass Road, sociation. and more. Clayton – Concert & Recep- For more information The free concert will be performed at 2 p.m. on Sun., tion; and Saturday, May 11, about Tapestry and their April 28. 7:00 pm at Faith Lutheran spring concert season, “He’s a passionate exponent of what most people call Church, 20080 Redwood please visit their website at straight-ahead jazz ... there is a consistently tasteful qual- Road, Castro Valley – Con- www.TapestryRingersandS- ity to his music that makes it very appealing to the ear."– cert & Mother’s Day Re- ingers.org, facebook.com/ Leonard Maltin ception. tapestryringersandsingers, The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Pleasanton Under the direction of or call Susana Taylor, 925- Public Library. Cindy Krausgrill, Timeless 768-8025. The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. and Timely takes a musical For information, contact Penny Johnson at 931-3405.

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THE TOUR (continued from front page) Larry Dino and artist Reina Hernandez, designer of The Tour's label. Icelandic Airlines "The Tour is reminis- by Sarah Bobson cent of the Bordeaux-style It is nearly summer- waiting hours to see the the chilled, damp fog (I I tramped all over wines we make at Cuda time, and that reminds me “head man” about their was struggling with both Europe and Eastern Europe Ridge," Dino said of the of my first trip to Europe return flights to England. hands to drag my suit- with that small satchel. Cabernet Franc - Merlot in the early 1970s. At the Although I thought about case along the sidewalk) I had a glorious time in blend that includes small time, young people were leaving right then and until at last, somewhere London, Paris, Rome, the amounts of Petit Verdot taking off left and right there, I decided to hang around 10 p.m., we came Vatican, Florence, Venice, and Malbec. "Our blends for the continent, usually around. The frustrated to a building with a sign Vienna, Budapest, East are soft with a lot of com- after graduating college, people soon emptied out of that read “Rooms to Let.” and West Berlin, the Alps, plexity. Cabernet Franc in order to see the world the waiting room. Then an We went inside. Yes, they and many other places I’m tends to have hints of red and broaden their horizons. employee told me how the said, they had room for probably forgetting. I had fruit, like cherry or rasp- Most were flying Icelandic charter company worked, us – the operative word come to broaden my hori- berry, but is soft in the tan- Airlines because that com- that they acted as an was “room” not “rooms” zons, and also, if the truth nins - maybe even a little pany had the best rates. For intermediary between the – but at this late hour we’d be told, to be the indepen- floral, but with complexity only $175, you could fly airlines and the traveler, have to share. Could we do dent traveler I knew my because of the minerality spirit of the event and the roundtrip from New York buying a block of tickets that? Yes, we sure could, mother never could be. and spices in the wine." beauty of Livermore. City to Reykjavik. and reselling them at a we said. We each paid a When it came time to When the Amgen Tour "Other downtown I wanted to fly Icelan- slight profit. I thought of pound and a half, about the return to America, I went businesses have hopped dic too, but I was afraid first came through Liver- the grumbling students and equivalent of $3 in those to Heathrow Airport in more in 2010, Allen and on board and are doing of getting stranded and wondered if the operation days, and thought that that London, to the meeting different things with the freezing to death, in what I were legit. But I had heard was a bargain, until we saw area for the charter flight, her husband had recently pictured as one giant meat purchased First Street label art," said Dino. "First that other students had what we got for our money. only to be told they were Street Wine Company locker, in a place I had used charters and every- I ended up in a dark sorry but they could not Wine Company. "We're never heard of. If some- thing had worked out fine. room with several other honor my ticket. All char- avid cyclists and wanted to makes tiles each year that thing unforeseen happened, So I handed the man my students, all of whom ter flights were grounded. be part of the excitement of match the labels, and I knew I couldn’t count $150. He told me I’d be seemed to be compet- The charters were allowed having the Amgen Tour in can be part of a set. In on my parents to bail me on standby, that they’d call ing for the loud snorer of to leave London, but they our town," she said. "The Between Stitches offers a out because I didn’t plan me when the next flight the year award. I was so weren’t allowed to land response to The Tour has quilt kit. Outside In is mak- to tell them I was going to was available. I had to be dog tired I didn’t even in America. We were told been unbelievable." ing coasters, necklaces and Europe. My father would prepared to leave at a mo- undress. I shoved my that the U.S. government, On May 18th, Liver- key rings." have approved because he ment’s notice. I ran home suitcase alongside the bed pressured by the well- more will host the seventh The Tour will be sold had an adventurous spirit, and packed. and flopped down, which established airlines, had stage of the Amgen Tour's exclusively at the wine but my mother would have A week later, the call is when I noticed that clamped down on cheap eight-day, eight-stage shop and Cuda Ridge, stopped me. A traditional came in the morning: I was something seemed to be charters. I soon learned event. The day's nearly located at 5385 East Av- housewife, she didn’t be- booked on a flight leaving slightly askew. It felt as that thousands of penniless 92-mile course will range enue. A limited number of lieve a woman should take that afternoon. At first I though I was lying verti- students were stranded at from Tesla Road to the By- boxed sets containing this a trip by herself. What I panicked. I needed more cally. The bed, I saw upon the airport, camped out in ron Highway, through the year's and last year's com- saw as not only her narrow time. I wasn’t ready to em- closer inspection, slopped sleeping bags. Like them, Morgan Territory to end memorative wines will be view but the narrow view bark on that long-awaited downward so that my feet I too had figured my fi- available at both locations of most of her generation, atop Mount Diablo. trip all by myself. But then were much lower than my nances down to the penny, "The Amgen Tour in coming weeks. needless-to-say, made my the idea of adventure sunk head. with just enough money "We expect to sell out decision to go to Europe in and I became excited. I The next day, still tired for ground transportation is truly America's pre- any way I could completely mier cycling event," said of The Tour this year, finished packing, stashing after hardly sleeping, I left to Heathrow, and then probably in late May," said irresistible. Instead of a few more necessities, not the room, said goodbye from JFK to Manhattan. Livermore Mayor John taking Icelandic, though, into a backpack, which is to my fellow bleary-eyed I explained this to the of- Marchand. "Because of Dino, who noted the wine I decided to fly the other what many students used travelers, and then stopped ficials at the Pan American our unique geographic lo- will also be available by cheap way. Loads of char- to tramp around Europe, in a store to buy a small window, hoping, I suppose, cation, we believe strongly the glass at the Livermore ter companies were capital- but into the large suitcase black satchel. I transferred that they, like the U.S. that Livermore's rolling Wine Country Celebration izing on the huge flock of I had brought from Miami, a few essential items, like Embassy, would feel an hills and beautiful vine- in downtown Livermore college students migrating not thinking of the imprac- underwear, toiletries, and obligation to help a fellow yards are the closest thing on Sunday, May 5th at the to Europe. ticality of hefting that thing a couple of changes of American, but I got no that you can get to the Tour First Street Wine Com- The warning sign, if I around. blouses and jeans, and sympathy from them. “You de France experience in pany. had been paying attention, Our plane arrived at shipped the rest inside the should have thought of that North America." "We bring you the best came when I arrived at a Gatwick Airport around heavy suitcase to my home before you used a charter,” The label's artwork wines from local, family- small office on an upper 8 p.m., London time. A address in New York City. they said smugly. depicts the race's start- owned wineries, as well as floor of a rundown building bus transported us from I also sent a postcard to my I had no choice. I had to ing point, Carnegie Park, fun and unique wines from in Times Square and saw a the airport to a depot in parents telling them I was call my mother, collect of and the race's ending around the world," said lot of young people spilling downtown. Several of us in Europe, I was fine, I was course, to wire me money point, Mount Diablo, in Allen. "The Tour is an- into the hallway, grumbling students didn’t have hotel sorry I didn’t have time to to get home. The return a sumptuous portrait that other way that downtown in thick British accents. I reservations, so we walked call them before I left, and flight on Pan American Livermore can shine as we soon learned they had been takes artistic license with up and down the street in I’d write again. cost $450. geography yet captures the welcome the Amgen Tour."

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Estate Winery and Tasting Room, 5565 Vineyards, Friends Night Oout, April 25, position with the California Symphony, Service, in the Old Barn at Tao House, on Saturday, April 27th, 10-11 a.m. at Plants and Bicycle Wheels, Celebrate the Tesla Rd. Livermore; Sunday May 26, 6 to 9 p.m. don favorite '90s outfit and Robert Trevino and violinist, Caroline the Eugene O'Neill Historic Site, Danville. Galina’s Music Studio located at 2222 importance of plants on our planet and 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Art show, head out to the Wente Vineyards Estate Goulding. www.bankheadtheater, org. Reservations: $25 single performance; Second St., Suite 5, Livermore. For more their influence on nutrition, our lifestyles demonstrations, entertainment, wine Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. The Laurence Juber, acoustic guitar, May $45 both performances. www.eugeneo- information check out the website at and sustainability. Local Livermore tasting. night will include wine tasting, beauty 4, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 neill.org or 820-1818. Shuttle service www.galinasmusicstudio.com or call artists and children will celebrate the services, shopping, '80s tunes and more. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. to/from Tao House from the Museum of (925) 960-1194. impact of plants by decorating bicycle MEETINGS/CLASSES $10 per person, complimentary for Club firehousearts.org or 931-4848. the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave, wheels with creative plant themes. On 15th Annual Artists' Flea Market, Satur- Wente & Salute! Members. Meet best 50’s/60’s Doo-Wop Celebration, featuring Danville. CHORAL May 18th the wheels will be displayed day, April 27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeLucchi selling author of At the Altar in Your “The Alley Cats,” Sat., May 4, 8 p.m. Ramayana, the ancient epic tale from Pacific Masterworks Chorus, Spring Con- by participating businesses in downtown Park, Pleasanton (next to the Farmers' Underwear, Alexis Asbe, April 25, 6 to Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., South-East Asia. Pleasanton Civic Arts cert, May 11, 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Livermore along the path of the Amgen Market). A great place to buy paints, 7:30 p.m. Event Center, 5050 Arroyo Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Stage Company, Friday, May 10 and Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. Tour of California. Photographs of frames, canvas, art books, bargain art, Rd., Livermore. $25 Club Wente Mem- 373-6800. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday May 11 and Buy tickets online, purchase at the door, selected artwork will be posted on the pottery seconds, and inexpensive sup- bers/$30 non-members. For information Judy Collins, one of the most iconic voices 18, 7:30 p.m.; and 2 p.m. matinees on or contact Tickets@PacificMasterwork- international Fascination of Plants Day plies for kids. Want booth space so you call 925-456-2425. www.wentevine- in folk music, 8 p.m. Fri., May 10, Bank- Saturdays and Sundays May 11, 12, 18, sChorus.org website (http://www.plantday12.eu/ can clean out your hobby room or studio? yards.com for tickets and information. head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 19. Tickets are $10, $15, $18; Child or Blackhawk Chorus, performs Best of news.htm#01-13). A 10’ x 10’ space costs $25. For more Live Music, The Winemaker's Pour House, Ticket includes an all-inclusive gala Senior: $6, $9, $12. Tickets available Contemporary Broadway music from Art Happens, 2nd Thursday of each month, information, call Gail at 925-846-8960. 2241 First St., Livermore, 215-2656. party. www.bankheadtheater. org or at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- Les Miserables, Wicked, Jersey Boys, 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Livermore. Art Sponsored by Pleasanton Art League. www.winemakerspourhouse.com. April 373.6800. 4848, or at the Firehouse Arts Center Lion King, Spamalot and more. May 19, displays, poetry, entertainment, special Ukulele Circle in April, meets on April 25, 6:30-9 p.m. Steve Kritzer; April 26, Pacific Chamber Symphony, Sat., May Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., events. For the brochure go to www. 27th. Meetings every 2nd and last Satur- 7-10 p.m., Joel T; April 28, 4-7 p.m. 11, 8 p.m. Works for chorus, orchestra; Pleasanton. Tickets are also available Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org. bothwellartscenter.org. day of each month from 12noon-1pm at Timothy Garry; May 1, 6:30-9 p.m. Haydn and Beethoven. Bankhead at the Firehouse 2 hours prior to the 373-6800. Livermore artist, Gloria Sayers, is exhib- Galina’s Music Studio located at 2222 Erika Gersten; May 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Lore Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. performance. iting her paintings at the café at Garre Second St., Suite 2, Livermore. Please Acoustic Duo; May 3, 7-10 p.m., Blues bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl, a luminous rei- OPERA Winery, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore for confirm your participation at (925) Bottle Band; May 4, 3-6 p.m. Acoustic Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May magining of the myth of Orpheus through Opera San José continues its 29th season the months of March and April. The café 960-1194 or via the website at www. Northern Static; 7-10 p.m. Retro 20's 16, Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, the eyes of his young bride Eurydice. with Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi, a is open weekdays 11 am to 2 p.m. and GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners are Style; May 5, 1-4 p.m. Jimmy Ashley, 5\8 Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Thursday, May 16, 2013 preview 8:00 double-bill of Giacomo Puccini operas weekends 11 am to 3 p.m. welcome. Bring some music to share p.m. Joey T and Latin Jazz. Dr., Livermore. 424-1100. p.m. Opening reception May 17. Runs with libretti by Giovacchino Forzano. Seasons of the Valley, an exhibit of the with the group. Ukuleles are available for Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley win- John Hammond, May 17, 8 p.m. Bankhead through June 9, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Eight performances are scheduled from art of Bettie Goosman is displayed at purchase. Small $5 fee to cover costs. eries will be hosting "Wine Wednesdays" Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. June 1, 2 and 8 p.m. and Sundays 2 April 13 through 28 at the California The Prurple Orchid Inn, 4549 Cross Rd., Call for artists, City of Livermore and the each Wedneday April through October. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. p.m. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 Theatre, 345 South First Street in Livermore to the end of June. Art can be Commission for the Arts will accept One featured winery will be open from Livermore-Amador Symphony joined N. Third St., Hayward. (510) 881-6777; downtown San José. operasj.org or by viewed daily from 8am. to 6pm. For more on-line applications from Artists for 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests "wine-down" by Valley Concert Chorale and Pacific www.dmtonline.org phone at (408) 437-4450. information call (925) 606-8855. the 2013 Urban Art Program, Utility from the work week or just grab a taste Masterworks Chorus, May 18, 8 p.m. Student One Acts, Black Box Theater, Livermore Valley Opera Presents a Relatively Speaking, an exhibit featuring Box Mural Project. Applications will be of wine before going out to dinner in the Ode to a Joyous 50th Season. Bankhead May 22, 12:30 p.m. and May 24, 8 p.m. Passionate Afternoon, May 25, 2 p.m. artists who are related, will be on display accepted at callforentry.org until 11:00 Tri-Valley. Check for the winery listings Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 2400 Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, Las Firehouse Arts Center, www.firehouse- at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013. at www.lvwine.org. First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., arts.org or 931-4848. Street in Livermore, from March 6 to May Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday 5th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser, ater.org or 373-6800. Livermore. 424-1100. 7. Artists include Louise Gray, Andrew 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Jazz Night Concert, vocal and instrumen- MISCELLANEOUS Roberts-Gray, Jonathon Miler, Joanna their own materials and easels. Open Society. Sun., April 28, noon to 4 p.m. tal, 8 p.m. Sat., May 18, Barbara Mertes COMEDY Sock Hop, Saturday, April 27th, 7pm - Crawshaw, Ronald Rigge, Lisa Rigge, to all artists. Professional artist models at The Purple Orchid, 4549 Cross Road., Center for the Arts, Las Positas College, Capitol Steps, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead 11pm Veteran's Hall, 301 Main Street, Linda Ryan, and Grace Ryan. (nude). No instructor. Students under Livermore. Live performance by John 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Pleasanton $20 in advance/$25 at the Wente Vineyards. showcasing work of Ron 18 need written parental permission to Lee Hooker, Jr., silent auction, wine 424-1100. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. door (over 21 only). Dance to the music & Lisa Rigge, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell tasting, finger food. $35 advance, $40 at Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hornet, of the 1950's performed live by The Work displayed in the Estate Winery tast- Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. the door. http://.WineHike.ticketleap.org Memorial Day show, May 26, 2 p.m. MOVIES Cool Tones, enjoy fun games and prizes ing room through April. 456-2305. Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- or 413-7788. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Free Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Pub- No-host bar and snacks. Benefit for the Imagination Expressed, Pleasanton able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton for Sunset Sip and Shop at Livermore Pre- Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org lic Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, 1st Museum on Main in Pleasanton. Tickets Art League show at Museum on Main, more info about the workshop, 925-373- mium Outlets, 5 to 8 p.m. Thurs., May or 931-4848. Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. through at 462-2766 or the Museum, 603 Main Pleasanton. April 9 through June 10. 9638 - [email protected]. 16. $16 per person includes: 16 - 1oz June 6, 2013. The program is hosted by St., Pleasanton. www.PAL-ART.com. Pleasanton Poetry League, Catch the tastes, a Livermore Valley Wine Country ON THE STAGE Candy Klaschus, a film historian who co- Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club Essential Nude Figurative Show, April Wave and Play with Poetic Journaling glass and event program. For tickets and She Loves Me, Pacific Coast Repertory ordinates the Humanities program at Las annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 18-21, Bothwell Arts Center, 8th and lead by local Artist/Poet Claudette more information, please visit LVwine. Theater, weekends April 12-28, 8 p.m. Positas College. Free. All are welcome to 27, 9am to 1pm at the parking lot of H Streets, Livermore. No admission McDermott. E-Mail interest to Poetry- org. Participating wineries: Concannon Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Firehouse Arts attend. Penny Johnson at 925/931-3405. Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa charge. www.LivermoreArtAssociation. [email protected]. Meetings at Vineyard, Garre Vineyard and Winery, Las Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Rita Road, Pleasanton. All plants are org. local locations. All Poetry enthusiasts Positas Vineyards, Little Valley Winery, www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. DANCE grown by members of the garden club Photography Show at Prudential Realty, welcome. Get on the PPL mailing list: Murrieta's Well, Nottingham Cellars, Oc- Cinderella, April 19 - May 5, Presented by Dance Performance, 8 p.m,. Sat., May 11, and are sold for low, low, prices. There work of Joie Cameron-Brown at 1790 [email protected] casio Winery, Stony Ridge Winery, Tamas San Ramon Community Theatre, Front Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, Las will be an assortment of annuals, peren- First Street, in the Vine Plaza. The Colored Pencil Classes “Basics and Estates, White Crane Winery, Westover Row Theater, Dougherty Station Commu- Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., nials, roses, succulents, vegetables show runs through May 5. The public is Beyond”. Instructor Maryann Kot. Starts Vineyards, Wente Vineyards nity Center, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., Livermore. 424-1100. and garden related items. Garden club welcome to view during regular business 6:30 PM on Tues., April 30th for five San Ramon; sanramonperformingarts. Valley Dance Theatre, Ballet MasterWorks, members will provide expert advice. hours, or by appointment with Cher weeks. Classes will be held at the MUSIC/CONCERTS com. 973-3343. 7 p.m. Sat., May 25, 2 p.m. Sun., May For more information call Bev at 925 Wollard, 925-824-4824. Bothwell Arts Center 2466 8th Street, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band will appear Best of the Best, Sat., April 27, Las 26, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 485 7812. Fresh Works III: Annual Open Juried Livermore. Sign up at Way Up Art and at The Castle Rock Restaurant in Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 1st Wednesday Street Party, Cinco de Exhibit. Harrington Gallery at the Frame, Livermore. 925-443-3388. View Livermore/at Portola Ave. Band performs Livermore. Barbara Mertes Center for 373-6800. Mayo, May 1, 6 to 9 p.m., downtown Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Maryann’s artwork at www.maryannkot. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Dance Floor, the Arts, showcasing performing arts Carolina Lugo’s & Carolé Acuña’s Ballet Pleasanton, Pleasanton Downtown Avenue, Pleasanton. Admission is free, com. Small Cover. students. Las Positas College Foundation Flamenco, 8 p.m. May 25, Village Association, (925) 484-2199, www. donations appreciated. Works from 73 The Lettermen, April 26, 8 p.m. Bankhead fund-raising. 424-1100. Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Adults pleasantondowntown.net established and emerging artists using WINERY EVENTS Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Reach for the Stars, Livermore Valley Edu- $25, seniors $20, children and students Speech Performance Night, 8 p.m. Fri., a variety of media are on display from Las Positas Vineayrds, 1828 Wetmore bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. cation Foundation fund-raiser for arts in w/ID $20. 1-800-838-3006, www. May 3, Barbara Mertes Center for the Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, Rd., Livermore. 5/11 Winemaker Dinner - Debussy Trio, Del Valle Fine Arts concert, the schools, April 28, 2 p.m. Bankhead brownpapertickets.com/event/329881. Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 Campus May 25. Gallery hours: Wednesday, An intimate dinner with winemaker Brent April 27, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Information www.carolinalugo.com Hill Dr., Livermore. 424-1100. Thursday, Friday from 12-5pm; Saturday Amos and Chef in the Winemakers Cot- First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn Hike for Hope 2013, memorial hike and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free public reception tage. Space is limited to 20 people. Wine ater.org or 373-6800. Requiem for a Heavyweight, Role Players how to dance with great instructors fundraiser for Hope Hospice, Saturday, and awards ceremony with artists Club members $95, Non-club members Music Department Student Recital, May Ensemble, April 26 - May 18, 2013: from It's All About Dancing, new dance May 4, check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday, Apr. 27, 1-3pm. $105. For more information and menu 1, 12:30 p.m. Las POsitas College, 3000 Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. every week from Salsa, Tango, Swing goes until 10:00 a.m. Del Valle Regional The Big Draw Festival, featuring profes- visit our website at www.laspositas- Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Barbara $20-$28: www.villagetheatreshows.com, and more. Group lesson starts at 7:30, Park in Livermore. Two trail options. sional chalk art street painting and a vineyards.com or call 925-449-9463. Mertes Center for the Arts. Free admis- or 925-314-3400; or the Community followed by open dance until 9:45 in our Registration fee $35. TheHikeForHope. variety of performances and events 5/17 Evening at the Vineyards - Live sion. 424-1100. Center, 420 Front St. new location at the Bothwell Arts Center, com or by calling Hope Hospice at 925- in downtown Pleasanton on May 10 music by Jesse Hendricks by, dancing, Juice Newton, pop and country singer, 8 Playwrights' Theatre, Eugene O’Neill 2466 8th St., Livermore; 925-449-9292. 829-8770 for a printed registration form. and 11 , 2013. Proceeds will benefit individual Pizzetta and glass of wine. p.m. Fri., May 3, Firehouse Arts Center, Foundation, Tao House: Sun., May 5, $15. Annual Mt. Diablo Iris Society Spring Iris Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council’s Arts Tickets are $30 for general public and 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 3 p.m. Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from Show and Plant Sale will be held on in the Schools Grant Program. Informa- $25 for Wine Club members. For more firehousearts.org or 931-4848. the Sea, directed by Susannah Martin. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Saturday, May 4, 2013 between 1 and tion on reserving a square at www. information or to make a reservation call California Symphony, 8 p.m. May 3, Sun., May 19, 3 p.m. Anton Chekhov's Children’s Choir Auditions. Galina’s 5 p.m. First Baptist Church of Walnut pleasantonarts.org 925-449-9463 or visit our website at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- The Cherry ORchard, directed by George Music Studio is currently holding open Creek, 2336 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Art in the Vineyard, Livermore Art www.laspositasvineyards.com. more. Featuring the 7th Conductor/Mu- Magauire. Staged readings presened auditions for its youth choir ages 7 to Creek, California. The show is open to Association Show at Wente Vineyard Celebrate Earth Month At Wente sic Director Candidate for the permanent in partnership with the National Park 17 on Friday, April 26th, 6-7 p.m. and the public, there is no admission fee. For THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 9

additional information call Mary Sindicic The California Legisla- was to celebrate the bird’s widespread from Oregon at (925) 606-0355. 22nd annual Livermore Wine Country ture chose the phrase “The remarkable return from to Baja. Festival, Downtown Livermore, May 4, Golden State” as the state’s near extinction. Purple needlegrass was 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 5 10 a.m. to official nickname in 1968. Purple needlegrass chosen as a state insignia 5 p.m. Featuring Premium Wines and Craft Beer tasting, shopping & dining, The state reptile has (Nassella pulchra) is the in 2004. Selected in 1991 entertainment, arts & crafts, family fun been the desert tortoise state grass. A native peren- by the legislature, my and more. www.livermoredowntown. (Gopherus agasiizii) since nial grass, much of its hab- favorite insignia is the com. California Insignia (Continued) Spring Faire, Dublin Heritage Park and its selection in 1972. It itat has been overgrown by state prehistoric artifact, a Museums, May 11, noon to 5 p.m. Ven- is listed as a threatened non-native annual escapees chipped stone bear, created dor booths, live music. Corner of Dublin species. A vegetarian, it is from farmers’ fields, for in the same manner Native Blvd. and Donlon Way. 452-2101. 73rd Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, May native to the Mojave and example, wild oats. The Americans made arrow- 11, 2 to 5 p.m. Pleasanton Senior Center, Sonoran Deserts. It aver- Contra Costa Water Dis- heads or spear points. It 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton. ages 9 to 15 inches on its trict is trying to preserve is small, only 2½ by 1½ Anyone can enter their homegrown roses in this local tradition that began in the upper carapace. the needlgrass. In early inches, fashioned from 1930’s. Registration gets underway at The Caifornia dog-face spring the land around Los black meta-volcanic rock 8:00 a.m. www.ThePleasantonRose- Show.com. butterfly (Zerene eurydice) Vaqueros Reservoir is used about 8,000 years ago. Dis- An Evening with Dr. Yee, Tues., May 14, 7 is our state insect. Found as a short-term pasture for covered at an archeological p.m. Museum on Main Ed Kinney Lecture only in California, the sheep, which prefer the dig in San Diego County in series, In honor of Asian-Pacific Islander Month, Dr. Yee, a non-fictional Chinese male has the silhouette of wild oats and leave the 1985, it resembles a walk- herbalist who immigrated to the United a dog’s face colored an native grasses when herded ing bear and was perhaps States during the Gold Rush in 1850 is iridescent bluish-black on quickly over the hills. The used for religious purposes portrayed by Charlie Chin. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. its upper wings. Its lower seeds of the native grasses by Native Americans. www.firehousearts.org. wings are a bright yellow. were an important food This artifact is one of the 8th annual Hidden Gardens of the Valley The female on its upper source for Native Califor- earliest forms of represen- Tour, May 19, 2013. Valley Humane Society’s self-guided tour of gardens in wings is yellow except for nians. They were harvested tational art found in the Pleasanton. www.valleyhumane.org the black dot of the dog’s Gray whale by the women with baskets Western United States. San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, Sunday eyes; the lower wings and seed-beaters when the The Archeology, History and Monday, May 26 and 27, 2013 in San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 are completely yellow. and Calico, the silver Knott purchased the town seeds were ripe. Then they and Museums Division of Alcosta Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They feed on the nectar of rush ghost town. Bodie site in 1950 and restored used rock mortars to pro- the California State Parks both days. Kite flying demonstrations, arts & crafts booths, entertainment thistles. This colorful but- is preserved in a state of the buildings to the 1880 cess the seeds, somewhat is the custodian of the on 3 stages, puppet shows, two large terfly became the official “arrested decay,” that is, era. Calico is now a San like a vertical metate. Once artifact. kids’ activity areas, food booths by local state insect in 1972. the state does not attempt Bernardino County Re- the seeds were ground You can find more non-profits and more. Early morning hot air balloon launch on May 27th at 6 a.m. The state marine animal to restore the buildings gional Park. into meal, the women California State Insignia, (weather dependent). For more informa- is the California gray whale but keeps them standing. The state marine fish, made various edibles, for such as the state tartan, tion, call the City of San Ramon Parks (Eschrichtius robutus), The town had a population the garibaldi (Hypsypope example, seed cakes or a the state tall ship, the state and Community Services Department at (925) 973-3200 or check out the selected in 1975. It spends of 10,000 by 1880 at the rubicundus), is a brilliant warm cereal called pinole, military museum, and the website at www.ArtandWind.com summers in the icy waters height of the gold rush. golden orange color. It somewhat like oatmeal. state fife and drum band on Wings of Freedom Tour, May 26, 27 and of the Bering and Chukchi It is estimated that $18 grows to about 14 inches These native grasses are the computer. 28 at the Livermore Airport. The Collings Foundation’s Living History Display of Seas near Alaska. As the million of gold was mined long and is commonly bunch grasses, tolerant of (Readers can reach me at Aircraft includes Boeing B-17 ‘Flying ice pack advances in the here. About 170 of 2,000 found in shallow waters summer drought. They are [email protected].) Fortress,’ Consolidated B-24 ‘Liberator,’ fall, the whale embarks on and North American P-51C ‘Mustang.’’ buildings remain; at its and reefs off the Southern Visitors are invited to tour the aircraft one of the longest known peak there were 65 saloons California coast, from inside and out for a $12 donation for migrations of any mam- on Main Street. Now, it is Magdalena Bay in Baja adults and $6 for children under 12. World War II veterans are free. Thirty- mal. Staying close to the the site of a State Historic to Monterey Bay. It was minute flight experiences are available western North American Park and named as a state chosen as a state insignia for a tax-deductible donation. Flights coastline, it swims more insignia in 2002. It is near in 1995. on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. P-51 flights are $2,200 for than 5,600 miles to Baja the CA/NV state border, The state quarter was a ½ hour and $3,200 for a full hour. California. Protected about 75 miles south of designed and issued in For reservations and information on since 1946, it has made an Lake Tahoe at an eleva- 2005. It has John Muir flight experiences, call 800-568-8924. Livermore Airport, 636 Terminal Circle astonishing comeback; in tion of 8,379 feet. The old standing on the left looking adjacent to the control tower. Ground 1994, it was removed from Miners’ Union Hall serves toward Half Dome and the tours and display will be from 12 p.m. the endangered species list. as a museum. Calico, near Yosemite Valley. Muir was to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 26; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Baleen hangs from its up- Barstow, was named as a naturalist and conserva- May 27 and 28. Flight experiences are per jaw, allowing it to filter the state silver rush ghost tionist who was instrumen- scheduled before and after the ground the seawater and feed on town in 2005. The town tal in establishing the area tours. May 26 Big Band of Rossmoor will perform during the afternoon. tiny plankton and krill. The is near the site of a major as a national park in 1890. Locally based aircraft will be on display gray whale’s length aver- silver strike in 1881; there He also helped to organize Monday, May 28. They include: AT-6s/ ages 35 to 50 feet, and its SNJs/Harvard, T-28s, P-51s, P-40, were 15 mines in the area. the Sierra Club to preserve and a Yak 18. Military vehicles of the weight from 20 to 40 tons. By the early 1900s it had it. Between Muir and Half era will also be on display along with California has two become a ghost town. The Dome is a representation hstorical photographs and memorabilia. For further information call Kevin Ryan state ghost towns—Bodie, mines produced nearly $20 of the California condor is 925.216.4371. the gold rush ghost town million of silver. Walter on the quarter. Its inclusion 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 Harry Miller and Christine Steiner Selected to Receive Community Patriot Award; Presentation at Museum on Main Friends and family mem- improved their skills be- of their time for young men. dens and Kottinger Village. bers are invited to a cham- cause of Harry. Once retired, he and Ridgeview Commons and pagne reception 5:30-7:00 Harry’s first love was Georgianne took pride in Parkview also offer some p.m. on Monday, April 29, football. He played for watching their son and spaces for seniors with lim- at Museum On Main in twelve years first in high daughter carry on the family ited income, and Christine Pleasanton to honor this school, then college, and tradition coaching softball, was involved in planning year’s recipients of the Ed went on to a semi-pro league. soccer, and football. Their for both. Kinney Community Patriot He coached the first Pop son Dennis, “The Whistle," “For our community, Award: Harry Miller, known Warner team in Contra Costa was a sportswriter for the what I would wish is that for promoting youth sports, County. Then he coached Herald for sixteen years we’d look at all the hous- and Christine Steiner, hous- and taught at Salesian High and appeared on Tri-Valley ing needs,” said Christine. ing advocate. School in Richmond before Sports Final on channel 30 “It’s very hard to be poor in Now in its ninth year, he completed college. Harry for three years. a wealthy community. If you the Ed Kinney Commu- and his wife, Georgianne, a Harry also tried his hand live in a community where nity Patriot Award honors competitive swimmer, lived at theatrics when the Bal- jobs are created, you have the memory of the former in Martinez where their son listic Club put on three mu- an ethical responsibility to mayor who also was the Dennis and daughter Pam sicals as fundraisers. Un- provide workers’ housing.” Master of Ceremonies for were born. der the guidance of Brian CHRISTINE STEINER Christine’s community “Celebrating Freedom and Honing his skills while HARRY MILLER McGuire, Harry took on a service also includes serving its Evolution since the Rev- helping coach football at well as the Annual Fall Har- variety of roles including She was hired by ECHO on the park and recreation olution,” the all-volunteer Cal State Hayward, he fin- vest Classic. Harry coached the “Love Boat” captain, a (Eden Council for Hope and task force. Fourth of July celebration ished his degree, worked Under 12 Ballistic United hula dancer, Peter Pan and Opportunity) in the Hay- After retiring from a held in Lions Wayside Park. at Juvenile Hall, and also Soccer for approximately “Satan B. DeMille." ward office, later becoming career in public housing, The organizing team for worked for the San Leandro thirty years. Along the way, director of their Livermore Christine had a second ca- that event, plus the past re- Recreation Department. He Pleasanton teams won seven CHRISTINE STEINER office, before being hired reer in retail at Nordstrom’s cipients of the award, select went on to coach football state championships. He People need safe hous- by the City of San Leandro’s in Stoneridge Mall, where each year’s awardees. and swimming at Whitworth also coached the PAL Bas- ing. housing and redevelopment she helped many residents ”Ed was an inspiration College in Spokane. Harry ketball Program and the That basic fact has been agency, where she served for with wardrobe decisions. to those of us who worked and Georgianne are native CYO Basketball Program. the impetus for much of six years. Christine is the mother of with him on this and other Californians, and when she For eight years Harry Christine Steiner’s life, as “Lots of what we were do- two daughters: Fiona in projects,” said W. Ron Sut- had a call from her former coached junior varsity soc- a volunteer and as a profes- ing was educating people,” Connecticut, and Debbie in ton, founder of the Fourth boss in Hayward about a cer at Amador High School. sional. She literally grew up she says. “In the 1980’s, North Carolina. Christine of July community celebra- job available in Pleasanton, He ended his high school with the concept of decent there was a lot of discrimina- also has step-children and tion. “He exemplified loyal Georgianne urged Harry career by coaching the Var- housing for all, as her fa- tion, both racial and against four grandchildren. service in the development to return to the Bay Area. sity Team to a league cham- ther’s career was in public women with children, when Complimentary por- of his community, both as an Harry then went to work in pionship and runner-up NCS housing in England. they were trying to rent traits of the awardees were elected official (former may- Hayward for Farmers Insur- championship with an 18-1- A Pleasanton resident apartments or homes. Rent- taken by Christina Gray or and city council member) ance investigating medical 4 record (1988-89). since 1967, Christine be- ers are not second-class of Bella Luna Studio. At and as an everyday citizen malpractice claims. Harry and Georgianne came a naturalized citizen in citizens.” Workshops were the reception, Brad Hirst volunteer – a community When Dennis was seven have both been inducted into 1975. However, for her, that held for the apartment own- will introduce Harry Miller, patriot. years old in 1968, Har- the California Youth Soccer step was more than simply ers’ association and also for and Dolores Bengtson will “One of the ways we ry, Larry Boldrini, Gary Association Hall of Fame; passing a test. She felt she the board of realtors. introduce Christine Steiner. wish to honor Ed’s memory Patton, and Harry Reagan and during the first year should learn more about the “The tragedy for housing Master of ceremonies will in perpetuity is by annually founded the Pleasanton Bal- of its formation, they were history of her adopted land, is that people equate public be Ron Hyde, himself a past presenting the Ed Kinney listic United Soccer League. inducted into the Ballistic so she enrolled in Chabot housing with the tenements recipient of the award. Community Patriot Award Larry Boldrini was the presi- Soccer Hall of Fame. Harry College, then Cal State Hay- in the east,” explained Chris- Other past recipients are to individuals who have dent. Harry became the vice has also been inducted into ward to receive her degree in tine. “Very few people (in chronological order) are exhibited the service be- president. the Tri-Valley Sports Hall political science. know where public hous- Jack Dove, Roger McLain, havior entitling them to be Later, Harry and sev- of Fame. By 1976, Christine’s ing is [in Pleasanton]. My Hank Gomez, Juanita Hau- called Community Patriots,” eral others co-founded the Harry taught his players community service was al- whole interest has been to gen, Charlotte Severin, Bob Sutton explained, adding, Pleasanton National Little to be responsible, maintain ready focused, as she served plan for housing that was Athenour, Rebecca Bruner, “Remember, it is individu- League. Harry served as good grades in school, and on the housing commission. well done for seniors and Howard Neely, Barbara als, not organizations, who vice president while coach- to take good care of their In 1978, the Alameda Coun- for the developmentally Hempill, Ken Mercer, Brad change the world.” ing Little League and Babe sports equipment. He en- ty Board of Supervisors disabled.” Toward this end, Hirst, Dave and Rosiland Ruth Baseball. couraged young boys to appointed her to represent Christine served on the Al- Wright, Chuck Deckert, HARRY MILLER Harry started and was in develop their skills and to Pleasanton on the hous- ameda County Commission Joanie Fields, Bob and Pat If you or your son or charge of the annual Soc- be better than they thought ing authority – a post she on aging for nine years and Lane, Jan Batcheller, and daughter has played soccer cer Parade and Opening they could be. fulfilled for 21 years, then on the human services com- Tony Macchiano. or baseball on a Pleasan- Day Ceremonies for thirty Harry feels that he has took eight years off before mission for Pleasanton. She Special guests at the ton team, Harry Miller has years. He and Georgianne gotten more out of his coach- serving for another six years. has served for 10 years on event will be Roberta Kin- touched your life. Thou- put together the first soccer ing than he put into it, and he As her experience and the task force that hopes to ney, Ed’s wife, plus their sands of youngsters have tournaments and directed is glad that he has been able expertise grew, Christine’s expand and upgrade senior two sons and their families. enjoyed playing sports and the Annual Turkey Bowl as to provide constructive use career followed her passion. housing at Pleasanton Gar- THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices hotmail.com. healthy eating and medications, and answer 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the parking lot of Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. information. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) questions about living with diabetes. Fridays Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care and Kali Kouture special evening that May 3 through June 7, Dublin Senior Center, Road, Pleasanton. All plants are grown by held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 of Bulletin Board or email information to edit- includes a change to mingle and shop at and Thursdays July 11 though August 22, members of the garden club and are sold for and reading room are located at Third and to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. [email protected]. Include name of Kali Kouture, 1883 Second St., Livermore. Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 low, low, prices. There will be an assortment N Streets. The Reading Room, which is 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) organization, meeting date, time, place and 5 to 8 p.m. Thurs., May 16. Raffle prizes. East Ave., Livermore. Class is open to of annuals, perennials, roses, succulents, open to the public, features books, CDs and Little Brown Church, United Church theme or subject. Phone number and contact Event sponsored by Kali Kouture. Catering adults of all ages (not just Seniors) with vegetables and garden related items. Garden magazines for sale. For information, call of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 person should also be included. Deadline is by Aurora Catering. Visit www.gnontrivalley. pre diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Please club members will provide expert advice. For (925) 447-2946. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. 5 p.m. Friday.) com. RSVP: To [email protected] by May call the Alameda County Diabetes Program more information call Bev at 925 485 7812. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 “Making a Killing: The Untold Story 14. $10/pp for GNON members, $15/pp for at 510-383-5185 to register. For LARPD Bringing Back the Natives Garden Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- Pathway Community Church, 6533 of Psychotropic Drugging,” will be shown non-members register online www.larpd.dst.ca.us/ Space Tour, Registration for the Sunday, May 5, more. Information, 447-8840. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship at 7 p.m. on Sat., May 4 at the IBEW Hall; Widowed Men and Women of Northern is limited. 2013 tour is now open. A variety of bird- and Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. Through CA., General meeting, birthday dinner in Quilt Show, The Delta Quilters, May 18 butterfly-friendly, pesticide-free, water S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. adult programs. Biblically based practical interviews with numerous health experts, Livermore, May 4, 5 p.m. RSVP by April 28 and 19 at the Brentwood Community Center, conserving, low maintenance gardens that worship (semiformal); 9:45 a.m. adult Bible messages, nondenominational. All are pharmacy insiders, military personnel, and to Enez, 455-4271. New "Mexican Train" Information www.deltaquilters.org. contain 60% or more native plants will be study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (in- welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. others, this film uncovers a dangerous trend group event, May 9, 1 p.m., Pleasanton, Parent Trigger Law to be discussed on open on Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 10 a.m. formal). For information, call 925-447-1246. org (925) 829-4793. in psychiatric care that is questionable RSVP by May 3 to Ruby, 462-9636. Happy May 7th, at Castro Valley Public Library, 6 to 5 p.m. at various locations throughout Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 scientifically and ethically. This event is hour in Pleasanton, May 16, 5 p.m. RSVP by p.m. Presented by Gloria Romero, former Alameda and Contra Costa counties. More East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship open to the public, wheelchair accessible, May 14 to Marge, 828-5124. Friendly bridge, California Senate Majority Leader who will than 40 garden talks will be scheduled worship. Information 447-1950. service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. non-partisan, unaffiliated with any group, Hayward, May 18, 1 p.m. RSVP by May 11 to discuss this law that has been adopted throughout the day. Native plants will be Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Ser- Bible Basics Class, which explores the main and is free (although, a donation of $3.00 Elma, 510-582-1308. Brunch in Livermore, in seven states and is currently under sold at numerous locations over the course vices 10:30 a.m. 545 No. L Street Livermore. teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday helps fund this event). Meet & greet potluck May 19, 11 a.m. RSVP by May 16 to Janet, consideration in the Texas legislature. of the weekend of May 4 and 5 during the (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. night. Call 371-6200 or email pmjrmuel- begins at 6:30 PM, while a short discussion 443-3317. Trip to Asian Museum in San Parents, students, teachers, and communi- Tour’s Native Plant Sale Extravaganza. www. St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 [email protected] for more info. follows the film. For more information, call Francisco, May 23, RSVP by May 20 to Ruby, ties can make public education work again bringingbackthenatives.net North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 925-462-3459. 462-9636. Lunch in San Ramon, May 26, in California. Learn How. RSVP to info@ Assistance League® of Amador Valley on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. Animal Lover’s Boutique, 3160 Santa noon, RSVP by May 27 to David, 833-7647. edrightsgroup.org. Visit www.edrightsgroup. invites all visitors to join this group of Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for Rita Road in Pleasanton, Spring Fling for A free Carnival for children 12 and org. volunteers, reaching out to those in need school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service the Animals event on Saturday, May 4th. under to celebrate El Dia del Nino, (estab- Top Chef Grand Tasting, Sunday, April in the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. at 7 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Proceeds from the 10 am to 4 pm special lished in 1954 by the United Nations General 28 at the Shannon Community Center in Regular meetings are held on the third p.m. 449-3824. St. Michael’s Centennial celebration, boutique event will benefit Jackie Barnett’s Assembly to protect children working long Dublin from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the United Christian Church, celebrating mass and dinner, April 27, at St. Michael Just Like New (JLN) Fund, a Valley Humane hours in dangerous circumstances and allow Rotary Club of Dublin. Includes sampling Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. Church. Mass at 3 p.m. followed by a Society program that aids sick and injured all children access to an education). Liver- of food and wine, silent auction. Tickets more information, see our website, www. at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday celebration dinner with two seatings: 5 p.m. pets. Spring Fling will showcase newly- more High School’s Alma de Bronze Club is can be purchased at the Dublin Rotary amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program and 6 p.m. Tickets for dinner are available in arrived items for Spring and Mother’s Day. hosting this event which will include games, website www.rotarydublin.org or through a assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The the rectory and at the school. For additional For more information, please contact Cindy music, food, prizes and a lot of fun. The local Dublin Rotarian. Prices are $50 for a com, or call (925) 461-6401. community is welcome. United CC is an information, please email Jacki Tyler jtyler@ Ferrin, (925) 323-8517 or cferrin@pacbell. carnival will take place on April 27, 2013, single ticket and $375 for a table of eight. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Open and Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 csdo.org from St. Michael's School or Sister net, or visit the Valley Humane Society 11a.m. – 2p.m., Livermore High School Funds raised from this event will benefit the Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and for more information. Emmanuel [email protected]. website, www.valleyhumane.org. Science Quad, 600 Maple Street. Tri-Valley YMCA and the Dublin Rotary Club Support Group is a twice-a-month parent Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Unity of Tri-Valley Church, Sunday 25th Annual Spring Rose Show, "Roses Pleasantonians for Peace, candlelight projects. support group for parents with children to non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are welcome. on the Red Carpet," sponsored by the Mt. vigil 7 p.m. Wed., May 8 in front of the Mu- Community Resources for Indepen- age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of hav- school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 Ongoing small groups, weekly activities, Diablo Rose Society. Sunday April 28, 2013 seum on Main, 603 Main Street, downtown dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help ing bipolar or other mood disorders. It meets a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. choir, classes, and Children's church. 9875 at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Pleasanton. Participants will reflect on the people with disabilities and supports them First and third Tuesdays of each month Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles Valley Rd., Dublin. Open for viewing 1 to 4 human and monetary costs of the war, honor to live independently and participate in their from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Pathways Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, west of Stoneridge Mall). (925) 829-2733, pm. Enter roses for competition from 7 to 10 veterans who have sacrificed, and visualize community for as long as they are willing To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 www.trivalleyunity.com Rev. Karen Epps. am. Free admission. Hundreds of beautiful ways of moving beyond this conflict to a and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in #114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 blooms on display. For more info: (510) more peaceful world. Peaceful War Protest Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide no registration required and is free. Suzi org/ All are welcome. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don 331-6115 on the fourth Wednesday of the month, May information and referrals and provide Glorioso by phone: (925) 443-1797 or by Assembly of God, 6656 Alisal St., & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- 22, between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and community education at senior centers and e-mail: [email protected] Pleasanton, Sunday School for all ages 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 ated, will host Mimi Steel, property rights Neal Streets. Call Cathe Norman at (925) affordable housing complexes to residents Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday activist at its meeting on Thurs., May 9, 6:30 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@ of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary p.m. at Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty gmail.com; or [email protected]. www. office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, support organization based in Livermore. Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer aged children go to Kid’s Church following Hawk Rd., Livermore. Mimi started Bay Area Pleasantonians4Peace.org Livermore 94550 and can be reached by S.A.M. has been in operation since January 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 Citizens for Sustainable Liberty. She has Primavera Dinner Dance, hosted by phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 2004. It is dedicated to the continued at 846-8650 for weekly programs. p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all been researching loss of private property Italian Catholic Federation Br #285. Sat., 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ support of deployed troops. Preparation Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Sun- ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in rights plans since 2010. Mimi holds an MBA May 4 at St. Michael's Hall, 372 Maple St., cril-online.org. All services are free. of comfort packages takes place every day worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. the dining hall; 925-449-4848. in Marketing, MS in Math Education, and Livermore. .Dinner will be catered by Terra Tri-Valley Communities Against a Ra- other week - all year long. Providing morale Sunday school or Bible study for all ages Lynnewood United Methodist Church, a BA in Math and Psychology. She served Mia Italian Restaurant and includes ap- dioactive Environment (Tri-Valley CAREs), support for those deployed. All information at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Sunday wor- in the United States Air Force for eight petizers, dessert & coffee. No host cocktails Tri-Valley CAREs monitors nuclear weapons provided is confidential and is not shared Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study ship at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare years as a Captain in Telecommunications. begin at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow. Variety and environmental clean-up activities for security purposes. To submit a name at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. (First Sun. Reservations required by May 1st. Contact of beverages available. Dance to the live throughout the US nuclear weapons com- and address, inquire about donations or children's choir for kids. Child care during all of month 9 a.m. is traditional with organ, Phyllis Couper, coupclan1962@pacbell. music of "The Mellotones." Raffle. Tickets plex. All are welcome at the monthly meeting helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. 10:30 a.m. is informal with guitar.) Rev. net or 925-462-4931. Dinners are $26 for $35 per person. Reservations are required, at the Livermore Civic Center Library email [email protected] or call St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Heather Leslie Hammer minister. All wel- members, $30 for guests. please call by May 2. Gail Rocca 925-373- Thursday, April 25th from 7:30pm to 9pm. 925 443-7620 for more information and the Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following come. www.lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221. Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring 4821 or Rose Stack 925-846-4227. For more information call Tri-Valley CAREs calendar of events. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Club, Sat., April 27, 62 + miles, St. Helena 21st annual Livermore Duck Races, at (925) 443-7148 or visit our website at RELIGION p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended to Lake Berryessa and Hennessey, meet Sat., April 27 on the Arroyo Mocho at http://trivalleycares.org First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth La Scola at 447-9800. with choir and band. Childcare offered for 9:30 a.m. Alberto Lanzas and Gail Blanco, Robertson Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near 15th Annual Artists' Flea Market, Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 infants through age 6 and children start in 510-825-9581 or 872-1001. Sun., April 28, the rodeo grounds. This is a fund-raiser for Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., DeLuc- Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Liturgy the worship service. 10:40 a.m. contempo- 43 miles from San Ramon to Livermore to Livermore schools and nonprofit groups. chi Park, Pleasanton (next to the Farmers' Service in the Sanctuary and children’s at 10 a.m. For details please see www. rary worship led by a band. Sunday school watch Wente races, meet 9 a.m. at Central Over $5000 in cash prizes will be given Market). A great place to buy paints, frames, program. For more information www.fpcl.us stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at for children and middle-schoolers. www. Park, Gail Blanco, 872-1001. Wed., May 1, out to duck sponsors. There will be Little canvas, art books, bargain art, pottery or 925-447-2078. (831) 278-1916. centerpointechurch.org 925-846-4436. 35 miles from Shannon Center in Dublin to Duckie Races for kids 12 years and younger. seconds, and inexpensive supplies for kids. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church Sunol Park, meet 10 a.m. Peter Rathmann, Livermore Lioness Club and the Livermore Want booth space so you can clean out your St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 336-0973. Thurs., May 2, 40 miles out Mines Y’s Men Club. For more information, call hobby room or studio? A 10’ x 10’ space 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Emergency Road, meet 9:30 a.m. at old Nob Hill grocery 449-1315 or 321-1123. Tickets are $5 per costs $25. For more information, call Gail at at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 Preparedness Seminar - all invited on in Livermore, Merel Heggelund, 989-8867. entry. They are available from some Liver- 925-846-8960. Sponsored by Pleasanton worship service. AWANA children's program a.m. All are most welcome to come and Saturday, April 27, at 11:00 am. Sunday Anyone planning to go on a ride is asked to more school PTAs or write to Livermore Duck Art League. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. services: 8:45a (Low Mass) and 10a (High call the leader for details on where to meet Races, PO Box 48, Livermore, CA 94551. Docents Needed: anyone interested Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. For more information call the church office Mass with Sunday School). Other Holy Days and what to bring. YMCA Beauty Event, dinner and auction, in Livermore history and/or likes working Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco 925-462-4802. as announced. For information, call msg. ClutterLess, meets 7 p.m. Mon., May 13 3:30 p.m. April 25 at Castlewood Country with children (mostly 3rd graders). New Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, center at 925/906-9561. at the St. Mary & St. John Coptic Orthodox Club, Pleasanton. Make-up artists from Livermore HistoryMobile needs volunteers to Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Sunday services Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Church, 4300 Mirador, Pleasanton. Sandy Dazi Dolls, free gifts from Japonesque, wine staff it.. Various locations such as Farmer’s Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada with Rev. Joyce Parry Moore, Rector: 8:00 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. and Jim Trout will discuss how they assist tasting, mini massages from Sharon Beatts, Market, Ravenswood or special events. Time Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. am Contemplative Eucharist with Taize Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227- in "Setting Up Your Plan of Action" and CMT, raffle, dinner and auction. Free child commitment could be as little as a few days Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with music; 10:20 am Godly Play for children; 1301. www.thecrossing.org "Organizing Your Project" at this special open care. Fee $50. Go to www.trivalleyymca.org a year. Please call if interested: Nancy Mulli- the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- 10:30 am Sung Eucharist with choir (child Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting meeting. Meetings are free. An optional do- for information or and reservations. gan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail n.mulligan@ tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith care available). Youth Group meets Sundays at Altamont Creek Elementary School, 6500 nation of $2 to $5 will be appreciated. If you Diabetes Self-Management Classes, comcast.net. Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or from 4 to 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall for “Rite Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services were not there May 6 please RSVP: Volunteer free 7 week series will teach participants Livermore Amador Valley Garden EastBaySecularJews.org. 13” and Journey to Adulthood” programs. at 10:00 a.m. 925-525-3992, or ClutterlessPleasanton@ how to manage diabetes with exercise, Club annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April First Church of Christ, Scientist, www.saintbartslivermore.com for more 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013

East Avenue Selected As a 2013 California Distinguished School East Avenue Middle and college,” Torlakson School staff identified “In- School in Livermore has said. “Given the enormous structional Rounds” and been named a 2013 Califor- challenges schools have “Tracking Student Perfor- nia Distinguished School, as faced in recent years, it is mance” as their signature announced by State Superin- inspiring to see this kind of practices. tendent of Public Instruction success in so many schools. During the validation Tom Torlakson on March Our future depends on meet- visit to East Avenue Mid- 30, 2013. ing the needs of every stu- dle School, the team in- Josh Swerdlow, Princi- dent no matter where they terviewed and interacted pal at East Avenue Middle come from or where they with the Board of Trustees, School, says, “The entire live.” students, teachers, classified East Avenue community is Elementary and second- staff, District administrators, extremely honored and ex- ary schools (middle and high and the principal, as well as cited to have won the Cali- schools) are recognized in parent representatives from fornia Distinguished School alternate years. This year fo- the Booster Club and School Award. It is through the col- cuses on secondary schools. Site Council. While visiting Jeff Keller, Principal of Marilyn Avenue School; Catherine Arthur, RN Community laboration and hard work of To apply for Distinguished classrooms, the team gath- Children’s Health Access LVJUSD; Victoria Gwiasda, Executive Director CALICO; the staff, students, and par- School honors, schools must ered additional evidence Iliana Soto of Horizon’s Family Counseling Livermore Police Department; Sue ents that we have been able meet a variety of eligibility of the effectiveness of the Compton & Valerie Jonas, Development Director AXIS Community Health; Linda to receive this award. East criteria, including account- school’s signature practices. McKeever, Executive Director Open Heart Kitchen; Patricia Keeney, Grants Chair Avenue continues to provide ability measures. Schools earning the Dis- its students with excellent The eligibility to apply tinguished School title agree Assistance League of Amador Valley; and Belia Martinez, Program Coordinator instructional programs that for the award is based on a to share their signature prac- Mariachi de Livermore Club Junction Avenue K-8 School. enhance the experience of school’s Academic Perfor- tices with other schools and each and every student. I am mance Index (API) and Ade- serve as mentors to other Rotarian Foundation Announces Grant Winners very happy for East Avenue quate Yearly Progress (AYP) educators who want to rep- and this community which results. Once schools are licate their work. The list of The Rotarian Founda- ship/Trainee Program for School for the Mariachi truly deserves to be distin- deemed eligible, the Califor- schools may be found on tion of Livermore has made LVJUSD Middle Schools Club music scholarships and guished." nia Department of Education the CDE website at www. its annual distribution to Project costumes. The 2013 California Dis- (CDE) invites them to apply cde.gov. deserving efforts focused AXIS Community Health This year’s Foundation tinguished Schools Program to be recognized as a Cali- Schools selected for rec- on youth and community for the purchase of new Committee consisted of identifies and honors those fornia Distinguished School. ognition will be honored service. In the past 26 years Autoclaves for Equipment Lorraine Dietrich, Doug schools that have demon- A school must describe how as Distinguished Schools the Rotarian Foundation of Sterilization in Medical Eschen, Fred Quarterman, strated innovative programs it has significantly closed at award ceremony in May Livermore has given more Clinics Project Nancy Steele and the Chair, and educational excellence the student achievement gap where Torlakson will pres- than $850,000, with this Open Heart Kitchen for Lori Souza. for all students and progress among subgroups through ent each school with a year’s recipients receiving the Box Lunch Program Visit http://rotarian- in narrowing the achieve- two “signature practices.” 2013 Distinguished School almost $73,000. They in- Assistance League of foundationlivermore.org or ment gap. These implemented prac- plaque and flag. The event clude the following: Amador Valley for Opera- info@rotarianfoundationliv- “These schools have tices must be replicable and awards are funded by Marilyn Avenue School, tion School Bell ermore.org for information.. gone the extra mile to pro- and specifically related to donations from many of for the purchase of Literacy Junction Avenue K-8 vide high-quality instruction the success of a school’s California's most prominent that puts their students on students. corporations and statewide Books for students. the right path toward career East Avenue Middle educational organizations. Community Children’s Health Access Program of the Livermore Valley Joint Everything Bicycles Sought for Display Unified School District to help students with urgent Have you created a paint- Bicycles” in May and June be a Livermore resident to dental & vision issues ing, photograph, collage, to coincide with Livermore's enter. Child Abuse Listening poem or short prose piece participation in the Amgen The exhibit will be on Interviewing and Coordina- about bicycles, bicyclists, Tour of California again display at Prudential Cali- tion Center (CALICO) for bike trails, bike races, bike this year. fornia Realty, 1780 First the Livermore Child Abuse shorts or anything bicycles? Those who want to par- Street, Livermore. Intervention Project Livermore Poet Laure- ticipate, should call or e- For information, contact Horizon’s Family Coun- ate Cher Wollard will host mail Wollard by May 1. Wollard at 925 824-4824 or seling Program for the Ho- a display of “Everything There is no requirement to [email protected] rizons Counseling Intern-