VOLUME LI, NUMBER 29 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 Infected Crow Is a Reminder That West Nile Threat Persists A dead crow was found magpies and other members infected miles away. found here, according to West Nile virus activity this to be infected by West Nile of the corvid family. Locally, County health an official of the Alameda year. The activity is typically virus in east Livermore last Early this week, mos- authorities are most con- County Mosquito Abate- discovered through dead Find Out What's week, providing a reminder quito abatement authorities cerned about culex and cu- ment District. Aedes mos- birds and through “sentinel” Happening that the disease remains a were setting traps to find lisetta mosquitoes, which quitoes, particularly the chickens whose blood is threat in the Tri Valley. out whether the mosquitoes are common carriers of the tiger mosquito, so-called for tested regularly. Check Out Section A The virus is transmitted spreading the disease were disease. These are the so- the striping on its body, can The virus is most active Section A is filled with by mosquito bite, according likely to be resident in the called house, encephalitis carry dengue, chikungunya in the Bay Area from May information about arts, to Alameda County health neighborhood, which is just and fish pond mosquitoes of- and other illness that are now through October, according people, entertainment and information. The mosqui- special events. There are south of Big Trees Park. ten found in the Tri Valley . making inroads in the U.S. to the District. So far this education stories, a variety toes get the disease by biting One possibility was that the Aedes mosquitoes re- According to California's year, the only human case of features, and the arts and infected birds, most com- crow might have flown to cently found in Santa Clara West Nile website, all Bay in the region has occurred entertainment and bulletin monly crows, ravens, jays, Livermore to die after being County have not yet been Area counties have reported (See WEST NILE, page 3) board.

Rotary New Class Park Name of Cyber Okayed Defense In the future, Main Street Green at the entrance to Pros to Be downtown Pleasanton will be known as Rotary Park. Trained The city council agreed A new class of cyber with a recommendation by defense professionals will the Park and Recreation be trained to protect the Commission to rename the nation’s critical digital in- park. The vote was unani- frastructure. mous. The council also ap- Lawrence Livermore Na- proved a design for the .75 tional Laboratory, Bechtel acre park. BNI and Los Alamos Na- Susan Andrade-Wax, tional Laboratory will pro- Pleasanton Director of vide the training. Community Services, not- The Bechtel-Lawrence ed that the three Rotary Livermore-Los Alamos Cy- clubs of Pleasanton had ap- ber Career Development proached the city with the Program is designed to allow idea of placing a clock on the national labs to recruit the site to commemorate and rapidly develop cyber Rotary's 50th anniversary in security specialists who Pleasanton. They also asked can guide research at their if it would be possible to respective institutions and rename the park. create solutions that meet In the new design, the the cyber defense needs of clock tower is to be placed private industry. About 80 in a plaza consisting of Photos - Doug Jorgensen percent of the nation’s criti- concentric circles. The park The varied pattern of clouds over the Valley, helped create a colorful sunrise. cal digital infrastructure and (See PARK, page 4) assets are owned and oper- ated by private industry. Doug East, LLNL Chief Information Officer, com- LVPAC Makes Progress Towards mented, “As a national se- curity laboratory, one of our Del Valle Financial and Operational Goals missions is to defend the na- tion’s critical infrastructure. Camping The Livermore Valley standing debt on the Bank- County, and the Bank of Opened in 2007, the theater This program will provide Performing Arts Center head Theater and continue New York/Mellon will allow is currently home to nine recruits with experience in Through (LVPAC) has raised $2.47 operations through 2014. LVPAC to continue keep- resident companies, hosts the Labs’ national defense million towards the $4 mil- Announced last month, ing the Bankhead Theater a dozens of touring artists and research and development Labor Day lion total needed to both the proposed agreement lively and active perform- events, and welcomes more culture and hands-on expe- fulfill the terms of the joint among LVPAC, the City ing arts venue in the heart than 400,000 attendees of all Camping reservations at proposal to resolve the out- of Livermore, Alameda of downtown Livermore. (See CYBER, page 3) Del Valle State Park have (See LVPAC, page 3) been extended through La- bor Day weekend because water levels have remained higher than expected, East Bay Regional Park District County to Ask State to announced. The Regional Park Dis- Study Non-Motorized trict manages Del Valle for the State. The Lake is part Option for Tesla Area of the California Water Project, a storage reservoir A letter to the Off-High- Supervisors Scott Haggerty for residents and businesses way Motor Vehicle Recre- and Nate Miley comprise the in the Tri-Valley, as well ation Division of California committee. Haggerty rep- as in the Fremont and San State Parks will ask that resents Dublin, Livermore Jose areas. agency to conduct a thor- and unincorporated county Until recently, the state ough environmental review areas. Pleasanton is included was pumping water into and include an analysis of a in Miley's district. Del Valle to keep it full as non-motorized option for an At the July 7 meeting, long as possible. About two area referred to as Tesla Park. the committee heard from weeks ago, the pumping The letter was autho- representatives of member stopped, so water levels rized by Alameda County groups of Friends of Tesla began to decline slowly due Supervisors’ Committee on Park, asking the county to to evaporation, according to Transportation and Planning. (See STUDY, page 5) a spokesman for the Park District. Because of this year’s Photos - Doug Jorgensen severe drought, Lake Del Catalina Crossing Pictured is a Tuesday Tunes event from last year. The popular downtown Livermore Valle is expected to be event returns next Tuesday, July 22. drawn down as the sum- mer progresses, leading to Approved by Council reduced activities and pos- Catalina Crossing, one use designation from office sibly closure. of two Sunset Development commercial to urban high Tuesday Tunes Back with a Twist In the spring, closure Company developments was residential. The popular summer con- series “Tuesday Tunes with Homes Stage in front of the was anticipated by the end approved Monday by the The vote in favor of Cata- certs in front of the Bankhead a Twist," will be produced Bankhead Theater, 2400 of July. Late rain slightly Livermore City Council. lina Crossing was 4 to 1, Theater are coming back by the Livermore Cultural First Street in Livermore. alleviated the drought, al- The council's approval with Laureen Turner op- to downtown Livermore. Arts Council (LCAC) in The first concert will lowing the state to pipe in for Catalina Crossing in- posed. She stated, "I have A family-friendly weekly conjunction with The Bank- kick off Tuesday July 22 at more water and the Park cluded changing the land District to extend the camp- (See CATALINA, page 5) concert and performance head Theater, on the Shea (See TUNES, page 10) ing season. The State may begin drawing down the Lake at PET OF THE WEEK any time, the Park District Inside It’s no contest with four-year-old Julius! This friendly spokesperson said. The orange tabby is a savvy politician who will easily Park District would like to SECTION A Editorial...... 4 convince you that a belly rub or some extra catnip is be able to extend camping in both your best interests. Julius is currently on a Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 through the end of Septem- campaign to conquer your heart and home so he can ber. Whether that proves Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 be entered into our 2014 pet photo contest, Is Spot Hot possible will depend on Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 9 or Not? The deadline for entries is July 24. For more how soon draw-down starts information, visit valleyhumane.org, call (925) 426- MAIN SECTION Sports...... 7 and how fast it proceeds, 8656 or visit Valley Humane Society at 3670 Nevada he said. 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PAGE 2 - The Independent, JULY 17, 2014 Lab Technology Could Screen for Emerging Viral Diseases A microbe detection ar- authors wrote. “In the case ray technology developed of emerging viruses, it is by Lawrence Livermore Na- crucial for patient treatment tional Laboratory scientists and for containment of a po- could provide a new rapid tential epidemic to quickly method for public health identify the correct virus.” authorities to conduct sur- With the use of the LLM- veillance for emerging viral DA, combined with a DNA diseases. amplification technique de- This possible use of the veloped by researchers from Lawrence Livermore Mi- Denmark, the team was crobial Detection Array able to correctly identify 29 (LLMDA) was studied by different emerging viruses an international team of re- in both clinical and non- searchers from eight nations clinical samples. in a paper published late last One of LLMDA’s most month in the PLOS ONE important advantages is scientific journal. that the tool can perform Among the viruses de- thousands of tests in paral- tected in the clinical samples lel within 24 hours, while were: Dengue fever, West another method, polymerase Nile, Crimean-Congo hem- chain reaction (PCR) – orrhagic fever, Chikungu- though faster – can only run nya, polyomaviruses, herpes dozens of tests at a time. simplex, hepatitis GB virus The paper’s lead author C, and Coxsackie. is a researcher from the The only sample in the Copenhagen-based Statens study that was not identi- Serum Institut, Denmark’s fied was a Dengue fever equivalent of the United virus, in which the viral con- States’ Centers for Disease centration was determined Control and Prevention to be below the detection (CDC). Two LLNL scien- Shea Gardner, a bioinformaticist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Tom Slezak, the Lab's scientific limit. However, seven other tists – bioinformaticist Shea leader for Bioinformatics, look over results from the Lawrence Livermore Microbial Detection Array. Photo - Julie clinical samples tested with Gardner, who designed the Russell/LLNL Dengue fever virus were array, and biostatistician detected. Kevin McLoughlin, who “The disease symptoms designed the analysis algo- surveillance of emerging Emerging viruses are treatment, if available, as participated in the research for emerging viruses are of- rithm – were members of diseases,” McLoughlin said. normally endemic to tropi- well as appropriate case included: Aristotle Universi- ten similar to those of other the team. “It could be used in public cal and sub-tropical regions management, such as isola- ty of Thessaloniki (Greece), more common viruses, pos- “The study shows that health laboratories to screen of the world, but increased tion and contact tracking.” Spiez Laboratory (Spiez, ing a diagnostic challenge we are moving closer to samples for viruses that are global travel and other fac- In the study, the team Switzerland), the French to clinicians unfamiliar with having a robust technol- unexpected in the popula- tors are believed to contrib- used an earlier version of Army Forces Biomedical the novel organism,” the ogy that can be used for tion.” ute to the spread of these the LLMDA that contained Institute (Marseille, France), viruses into new regions. some 388,000 probes that the Swedish Institute for In the view of the paper’s could detect 2,195 viruses Communicable Disease authors, the risk of importing and 924 bacteria. Control (Solna, Sweden), rare, exotic and emerging The current version of the National Veterinary diseases to Europe has in- the array, with 180,000 Institute (Uppsala, Swe- creased. probes, can identify 4,377 den), Linkoping University “Some areas in Europe viruses and 5,457 bacteria, (Linkoping, Sweden); the already maintain environ- as well as a combined total University of Stirling (the mental conditions favorable of more than 775 protozoa, United Kingdom), Robert to these pathogens, such as fungi and archaea species. Koch Institute (Berlin, Ger- hantavirus, Crimean-Congo Developed in 2008, the many) and the University of hemorrhagic fever virus and LLMDA detects microbes Southern Denmark (Odense, West Nile virus. Travelers with the use of probes that Denmark). visiting endemic areas are a fit in a checkerboard pattern The PLOS ONE paper, potential source for spread- in the middle of a one-inch entitled, “The Microbial ing these diseases,” the au- wide, three-inch long glass Detection Array for Detec- thors said. slide. The instrument is tion of Emerging Viruses in “There is a demand,” seen as occupying a niche Clinical Samples - A Useful they noted, “for rapid and role between PCR and se- Panmicrobial Diagnostic accurate identification of quencing. Tool,” can be found online: the virus to initiate specific Other institutions that http://www.plosone.org/ article/

Rescuers place the victim in a boat to take him to safety. Conservation tip: Install a high-efficiency toilet that uses 1.28 gallons per flush or Fire Department Rescues Diver from Quarry Pond less, and save up to 6,000 gallons per year. The Livermore-Pleasan- A medical helicopter, water. He was then trans- ton Fire Department (LPFD) LPFD Fire Truck with tech- ferred to the medical heli- Visit www.calwater.com/conservation for was dispatched on July 10 to nical rescue equipment, copter While the boat was more water-saving tips and to see if you the report of a diving injury LPFD rescue boat and Bat- being launched, a technical that occurred in a quarry talion Chief responded to rope rescue system was built qualify for a high-efficiency toilet rebate. pond located between Isabel the scene. The patient was as a back-up, though it ended Ave, Vineyard Ave and Val- determined to be an 18-year- up not being used. lecitos Rd. Firefighters ini- old male who had jumped The patient was trans- tially had to hike in to locate from the cliff into the water, ported via rescue boat to the victim and determine if suffered injuries and near the awaiting helicopter. He there was vehicle access. lydrowning. Witnesses stat- was then flown to an area The patient was located in ed the victim was underwa- Trauma Center. Responders the water of the quarry pond ter for up to a minute before included LPFD, Paramed- approximately 20’ down a they found him and pulled ics Plus, Livermore Police vertical cliff that lacked a him to the surface. On fire Department, and Reach Air location where the patient department arrival, he was Medical Services. could be brought out by res- being held above water by Trespassing and swim- cuers. Two LPFD firefighters family members and friends. ming in these lakes is illegal, were placed in the water to A boat was used to re- dangerous, and requires initiate care and transport move the victim from the significant resources when preparation of the patient. rescues are needed.

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(continuedWEST from pageNILE one) in Contra Costa County. the U.S. health picture. An- Alameda County Mosquito Road Work in Pleasanton Pedestrian access will be maintained at That victim has reportedly nual deaths in the U.S. have Abatement District will pro- Road construction to modify the Ber- all times. recovered. ranged from a low of 32 to vide free. The mosquitofish nal Avenue/I-680 interchange in Pleasan- Some 80 percent of those a high of 286. eat mosquito larvae, as well ton will begin the week of July 21, 2014. County Adds Electric Vehicles who are infected by West By comparison, influenza as small insects and other The freeway on and off ramps at Bernal Alameda County Board of Supervisors Nile virus show no symp- kills about 3,000 in the U.S. larvae. Avenue will occasionally be temporarily President Keith Carson, the Metropolitan toms, according to Ericka in a mild year and 40,000 in Standing water is some- closed to traffic between the hours of Transportation Commission (MTC), the Pan, the communicable a severe one. Heart disease times hard to find. A repre- 10 PM and 5 AM for night work. Ramp Bay Area Climate Collaborative (BACC), disease director of Alam- kills some 600,000 Ameri- sentative from the Mosquito closure dates and times will be posted in and ten other public agencies last week eda County Public Health cans per year. Abatement District said he advance at the ramp entrances. The ap- announced the rollout of 90 all-electric Department. Most of the There is no human vac- had been unable to locate proximate completion date for this project vehicles into the fleets of ten Bay Area rest have relatively mild, cine for the West Nile virus. the source of mosquitoes in is February 2015. local governments – the largest govern- temporary symptoms such There is one for horses, a homeowner’s back yard The project will improve the inter- ment fleet deployment in the U.S. to date. as headache and fatigue. which are far more sus- until he looked under the change operation and safety. At the I-680 The public agencies receiving vehicles The mortality rate from ceptible to the disease, ac- house, where swarms were northbound on-ramp intersection, one include Alameda County, Sonoma Coun- the disease is estimated cording to the Veterinary collected around a leak from westbound through lane will be converted ty, San Francisco, Concord, Santa Rosa, to be much less than one School at the University of a water pipe. to a shared through/right turn lane to San Jose, Oakland, Fremont, the Marin percent, because most cases California at Davis. One in To reduce the chances of the northbound on-ramp to reduce ve- Municipal Water District, and Sonoma being bitten by mosquitoes, hicle queue and congestion. At the I-680 County Water Agency. The Transportation are so mild that they are not three infected horses will die diagnosed. About one in 150 of West Nile, according to a State of California website southbound on-ramp intersection, one Authority of Marin also participated with advises residents to avoid westbound through lane will be converted additional support for the Marin Munici- of those who are diagnosed – the school’s website. usually, the elderly and those Humans and horses are outdoor activities if possible to a second westbound left turn lane to pal Water District. during the prime mosquito with compromised immune both considered “dead end” reduce vehicle queue and congestion. Alameda County has led the collabora- hours of dusk to dawn. If The free running right turn lane from the tive procurement effort for the vehicles systems -- have serious, life- hosts for the disease, mean- required to go outdoors, it I-680 southbound off-ramp to eastbound and the forthcoming procurement of threatening reactions such as ing that they can get sick suggests, wear long sleeved Bernal Avenue will be converted to a charging equipment later this year. The encephalitis and meningitis. but not circulate enough shirts and long pants and yield control to improve pedestrian and County will receive 26 of the 90 vehicles About 10 percent of these virus in their blood to infect use mosquito repellent with bicycle safety. A sidewalk will also be – raising the number of electric or hybrid cases lead to death. Those a mosquito that bites them. DEET. constructed along the south side of Bernal vehicles in its fleet to over 50. Alameda who survive often have lin- By contrast, birds do carry The State website, http:// Avenue between W. Lagoon Road and the County also received recognition this gering disabilities. the virus in their blood and westnile.ca.gov/prevention. northbound I-680 intersection. year for its EV work with the Ready, Set, The virus was identi- can infect mosquitoes that htm, advises mosquito- For more information, please call Charge! Bay Area EV Readiness Award fied in Uganda in 1937 and bite them, according to UC- proofing homes by elimi- (925) 931-5663. in the Most EV-Ready Large Community found to be the cause of Davis's and other websites. nating standing water and • • • category. outbreaks in Africa, Asia To keep mosquitoes from urging neighbors to do the Asphalt pavement repair and resur- The deployment of the vehicles is one and southern Europe over breeding, the County asks same and by replacing or facing will occur in Pleasanton along in a series that the BACC and its partners the next several decades, ac- homeowners and businesses repairing defective screen Foothill Road at I-580 Interchange at windows. are facilitating to assist public agencies cording to information from to drain standing water un- night through July 25th between 9:00 Alameda County Mos- in incorporating electric vehicles (EVs) the National Institutes of less it is treated, filtered PM and 5:30 AM. One travel lane in each into their fleets. The rollout of 90 all- quito Abatement District Health. The disease arrived or changed at least once a direction along Foothill Road will remain electric vehicles will yield operational will answer questions and open during construction. Traffic delays cost savings of more than $500,000 and in New York City in 1999 week. Fish ponds, unused provide West Nile informa- are expected due to the lane closures. avoidance of 2 million pounds of CO2 and had spread to the Pacific swimming pools and water tion at 1-510-783-7744 or over five years. Coast by the end of 2002. It troughs should be stocked online at www.mosquitoes. is now a permanent part of with mosquitofish, which org.

(continuedLVPAC from page one) ages each year. Proceeds support both the musical genres as well as such as folk legends the LVPAC Presents offers a public activities each year, “The cooperation involv- Bankhead Theater and the cirque, comedy and dance. New Christy Minstrels on wide variety of exceptional from classes and workshops, ing the city, county and Bothwell Arts Center. The acclaimed Russian July 24th, 1980’s punk rock music, dance and theatrical to concerts, festivals and bank has been essential In addition to fundraising National Ballet and pop group The Tubes on August performances at the Bank- performances, as well as in this process and we are efforts, LVPAC has moved superstars The Manhattan 9th, and Grammy Award- head Theater each year. ArtWalk and extensive edu- equally appreciative of all ahead with other key efforts Transfer will make their first winning swing band Asleep The Bankhead Theater cational arts outreach. our donors, large and small, that will help propel the or- appearance at the Bankhead at the Wheel on August 26th. and the Bothwell Arts Center A list of upcoming per- who have come forward to ganization into the future. As this year. Artists such as The Livermore Valley are home to nine resident formances at the Bankhead help support this effort,” planned, with the comple- Jake Shimabukuro and the Performing Arts Center pro- performing arts companies Theater, as well as activities said Jean King, LVPAC tion of the debt negotiations, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, vides wide-ranging pro- and over 40 studio artists at the Bothwell Arts Center, board officer. “Without the consulting theater manager who have sold out the Bank- grams that provide access and cultural arts instruc- is available online at www. enthusiastic support of the David Hyslop is shifting head Theater in the past, will to the arts for the Tri-Valley tors. Between them, they mylvpac.com community, the Bankhead many responsibilities within make a return. community and beyond. have offered more than 500 Theater and the Bothwell the organization to long- This year LVPAC intro- Arts Center could not exist. time operations manager Ed duced Subscription Series, We are encouraging every- Estrada. packages of three to four one to join us in the effort Estrada has assumed the events grouped by genre and now by making an online post of interim assistant the- offered at lower prices than donation.” ater manager, enhancing the individual tickets. Advance Major fundraising efforts link between operations and sales of subscriptions alone The Karen Bartholomew Team Proudly Presents: are underway as significant- administration. The LVPAC nearly matched advance ly more funds will still need Board has retained a search sales of all single tickets last to be raised before the end firm to identify a permanent year on the season launch of summer. The Second An- Executive Director. date. Summer arts program- A FREE Outdoor nual LVPAC Lobster Clam- The 2014-2015 LVPAC ming has continued with bake has been scheduled Presents Season, announced recent sold out performances for Saturday, September 13, last month, includes nearly of Menopause the Musical! Family Movie Night! 2014 at Wente Vineyards. 50 events spanning broad as well as upcoming events July 18th - (continuedCYBER from page one) rience in Bechtel’s global local training, participants deputy Director and Bechtel “Cloudy with a Chance cyber operations." will rotate to the other in- Principal Vice President A central feature of the stitutions before returning Tom Gioconda notes, “Our three-year program provides to the hiring organization firewalls withstand thou- for the cyber defense recruits as a permanent employee. sands of attacks each day. of Meatballs 2” to be rotated among the three The first two years of the These young professionals institutions as a part of their program is being funded by will be on the front lines of training. 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PAGE 4 - The Independent, JULY 17, 2014 EDITORIALS Sixth Innovation Forum Examines Help the Magic The Tri-Valley’s Wealth of Innovators Dublin United’s Magic under-15 soccer Innovation Tri-Valley figures, the day will fea- Permanente Regional Tech- tion in blood banking for team deserves a big hoorah for its efforts to Leadership Group is pre- ture two panels of experts. nology, where he helps to process improvement and assist Coach Samantha (Sam) Brand realize senting "How Medical In- The closing speaker Faz K. lead technology projects that quality management. her dreams. novation is Changing Your Bashi, Chair Life Science connect Kaiser Permanente Throughout the day, Sam plays on the Haiti Women's National World," on Wednesday, July Syndication – Angel Capital members to their physicians guests are invited to visit Soccer Teacm, which is hoping to qualify for 23 from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 Association, will talk on and health system. the many exhibit booths at next year's World Cup. The Magic players p.m. at Casa Real at Ruby "Technology and Venture Jason Paragas, Deputy the Forum Expo. were dismayed to learn that after the Haitian Hill Winery in Pleasanton. Capitalism – Believing in Program Director of Bios- This event is sponsored the Possible." He will shed ecurity for Lawrence Liver- by AT&T, Kaiser Perman- women practiced, they would have to leave Dale Eldridge Kaye, CEO, Innovation Tri-Valley some light on how these more National Laboratory ente, and the City of Pleas- their cleats out on the field for the men’s team Leadership Group, com- ideas, inventions, and in- serves as the focal point anton, along with Innova- to use; there wasn’t enough money for every mented, "Medical devices, novations become funded. for the Biological Applica- tion Tri-Valley Leadership player to own a pair. tests, and treatments are The first panel will focus tion for Advanced Strategic Group (ITVLG) and Liver- The team launched a fundraiser, Magic critical to each and every on "Medical Technology – Computing initiative that more Valley Chamber of Goals 4 Giving. They are asking people to one of us. The Tri-Valley How Partnerships Create will enable predictive biol- Commerce. pledge to donate a dollar amount for each is a star when it comes to Innovation and How That ogy for national and global Seating is limited, reser- goal the Magic players score, or chip in a set innovations in the medical Impacts You." security through multi-scale vations can be made http:// field. Companies based in This panel will include simulation. He'll explain ex- www.livermorechamber.org dollar amount. Monies raised will go toward the region are working on Rich Stump, co-founder of actly what that means. or call the Livermore Valley uniforms, equipment and travel expenses for amazing products and ideas FATHOM, the San Fran- Completing this panel Chamber of Commerce at the Haitian women’s team. that are our future, and are cisco Bay Area's largest 3D will be a representative from 925-447-1606. The Magic Goals 4 Giving campaign will changing the face of medi- printing production center. SAP sharing its develop- Tickets for the Forum, in- run through December 2014. To donate or cine." Joining him will be Law- ments, and Lynn Fischer, cluding lunch and the Expo, learn more, visit www.dublinsoccer.org, and The Medical Innovation rence Livermore Lab Direc- CEO of Title 21 Software, are $65 for ITVLG and click Programs. Forum will feature two tor for Economic Develop- an innovative tech firm de- Livermore Valley Chamber ment Elizabeth Cantwell; livering highly configurable, members and $75 for non- We urge people to help the Magic in its panel discussions with dis- tinguished experts in many Malin Young, the Director of integrated solutions to help members. efforts. fields, as well as a Forum Bioscience and Material Sci- health care and life science Exhibit space is still Expo. The day will conclude ence at Sandia National Lab; companies gain regulatory available for $300. This National Night Out with a wine reception for all and Don Bitting, Program compliance, reduce costs, includes an 8' table, 2 chairs, Both Dublin and Pleasanton will take part attendees. Director, Research Business improve quality and achieve and 2 tickets to the Forum in National Night Out. This crime and drug "Those leading the way Development at IBM. a paperless environment. (including lunch). 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Rounding More Retail, Restaurants sively grown to almost 40 block parties with tional Laboratory's Eliza- out the panel will be Ted most coming from organized Neighborhood beth Cantwell, a committee Tarasow, Vice President of Planned Near Outlets Watch groups. Parties vary from potlucks member for the forum, said, Product Development for "What you will see at this Healthtell, a fast growing A new development, The are designated as locations and BBQs to ice cream socials. They have forum are models for inno- life sciences company based Shoppes at Livermore, fea- for restaurants. Thirty-one included live bands, bounce houses, kids ac- vation partnerships between in the Tri-Valley that has turing retail and dining is storefronts would be pro- tivities and closed off street parties. public and private enti- developed OneTest™—a proposed just south of the vided. Parties registered with the police could be ties. The network of ideas powerful new technology Livermore Premium Outlets Murray stated, "The site visited by the Pleasanton Police Department, from these partnerships is for the early detection and at Jack London Boulevard includes a highway com- Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City De- instrumental to the success monitoring of progressive and El Charro Road. mercial overlay in its zoning, Livermore City Planner which would allow for a gas partment Heads and the Livermore-Pleasanton of these advancements and diseases such as cancer. The second panel of the Ben Murray stated that the station. However, there is Fire Department. is not limited to medical research. Many types of afternoon will focus on city is in the process of no gas station shown in the Those who are interested in hosting a Na- businesses can contribute to "Paving the Path to High reviewing the application. drawings." tional Night Out Party, visit www.pleasan- and leverage the innovation Quality Medical and Well- The 11+ acre site would ac- He anticipated that the tonpd.org and download an application or pick frameworks that exist in the ness Care." Scott Gregerson, commodate about 124,000 Shoppes would open in one up in the front lobby of the Pleasanton Tri-Valley to enhance their CEO of ValleyCare Health square feet consisting of 2015 at about the same time own success." System, will be joined by four building pads. as Phase II of the Premium Police Department. Two of the four pads Outlets. Dublin Police Services, City of Dublin Moderated by press Rahul Parikh, MD with officials, and Alameda County Fire Services sponsor the event in that city. Visitors to Dub- lin this year can experience National Night Out at the Hacienda Crossings retail center, where businesses are contributing to a festive night of live music, giveaways, crafts, and entertainment for kids. (Opinions voiced in let- 'Post Office Aid' for permanently protecting I appreciate that our City, Groups that would like the opportunity to ters published in Mailbox Paul L. Anderson the Tesla Park land. County and special districts receive National Night Out visits from Dublin are those of the author and Pleasanton Over 25 community or- are paying attention to this do not necessarily reflect An article in the July 14, ganizations from the Friends issue and acting to preserve Police, Fire staff, and/or City officials should of the Vineyards to the the land. I hope that more register their parties at www.dublin.ca.gov/ the opinion of The Inde- 2014 issue of the Bay Area pendent. Letter Policy: The News Group's Tri valley Livermore Heritage Guild organizations and concerned to the Society for American citizens will join and ac- nno no later than July 31, 2014. Independent will not publish Times titled "Electric ve- One night does not provide an answer to anonymous letters, nor will Indians, plus several of- tively work to preserve Tesla hicles rolling out" (pg B3) ficials, support preservation Park. Then we can build a crime. It does help people to connect with it publish letters without describes a federal govern- names. Abusive letters may of this exceptional and di- lasting legacy of agriculture, each other and city officials creating a network ment supported plan for 90 verse 3400 acres. East Bay culture and open space for be rejected or edited. Fre- electric vehicles to arrive in Regional Park District and our community that will where people work together to stop crime. quent letter writers may have the Bay area and put into LARPD identify the Tesla serve our residents and chil- publication of their letters area as a potential regional dren now and for the future. delayed. Letters should be mostly government service. I'm all for that for the many preserve in their master submitted by e-mail to ed- plans because of its ex- [email protected].) reasons cited in the article. Transportation Tax Also described was the traordinary natural, cultural, William Kasten geologic, archeological, and Livermore many logical applications wilderness resources. LAR- Lives Saved The Alameda County Thomas Crabtree for such vehicles: basically, PD recently voted to support PARK Livermore short run delivery with over- preservation of Tesla. Board is coming back at us (continued from page one) Every year, about this night rest (recharge). The City of Livermore in November with a ballot initiative for a “temporary” "Naming the park for Rotary time, Hiroshima/Nagasaki To my thinking, however, and the County of Alameda committed to review the half-cent sales tax increase. will include two bocce ball acknowledges the role Ro- apologists come out and not mentioned but the most draft environmental impact It is the same proposal killed courts, picnic tables, a BBQ tary has played in the city." start complaining about the glaring potential use would report (EIR) given impacts in 2012, except it is “tempo- and drinking fountains along Councilmember Jerry loss of Japanese life from the be Post Office Department;s the proposed off-highway rary” until 2045. Let’s kill it with a native plant demon- Pentin stated, "This is a great atomic bombs we dropped delivery vehicles. That de- vehicle park would have on again. Why? stration garden. A semicir- opportunity to recognize Ro- that helped to end the war. partment runs thousands of Livermore residents that live 1. No increase is EVER cular space will include cafe tary." He pointed out there Apparently, and I’m only such mini trucks that travel along Tesla Road. The pro- temporary. Earlier in 2014, style tables. was a precedent in naming a speculating, they don’t care only daily short mileage posed motorcycle and OHV Proposition AA extended the A series of speakers rep- park for a service club, with about the many, many thou- with overnight recharging park would have significant expiring current half-percent resenting the local Rotary Lions Wayside Park. sands of additional Ameri- time. effects on traffic, safety, tax. How was this sold? “It’s clubs asked that work be Councilmember Karla can lives that would have I recognize that the quasi water, and air quality. It is important for future not a tax increase, it the rate completed on the clock tow- Brown asked that the park been lost had we needed to independent Postal Depart- resource management to you’re already paying.” er and plaza prior to April 1, be constructed in phases, conduct an invasion – as we ment is budget strapped protect the 3400 acre Tesla 2. District 1 Supervisor 2015. Brad Hirst noted that starting first with the clock were already preparing to and could not in one swoop land for agriculture and its Haggerty argues an increase a dedication is being planned tower and plaza, along with do. They don’t seem to real- replace their mini trucks natural resources. Supervi- to a full one-cent county for late April or the 1st of adding trees. ize that they might not have with electrics, but they could sors Haggerty and Miley on sales tax, first in the state, May as part of Rotary's 50th City Manager Nelson been around today to com- have a policy that those ve- the County Transportation is needed for transporta- anniversary celebration. Fialho agreed, pointing out plain, as their grandfathers hicle replacements would be and Planning Committee re- tion, especially growing Hirst challenged the that with the drought it is or in some cases, fathers plug-ins. cently directed staff to write BART. Come on! The Board council, city staff and mem- good public policy not to might have been casual- Matter of fact, I propose to State Parks about the need really needs this increase bers of the Parks and Recre- embark on a project with ties. They also don’t seem that the congress get this for the Draft EIR to analyze all foreseeable impacts from because the BART Board ation Commission to a bocce intense landscaping. Phasing to care about the estimates policy started with a supple- opening Tesla as an off-road caved like papier-mâché to ball game when the courts will also allow the city to that over 600,000 Japanese ment of several billions of vehicle park and consider BART unions. The County were completed. concentrate on completing would have been killed in dollars to the USPS's budget. I would rather see such bil- non-motorized uses that will Board did nothing to pre- Nancy Harrington said, the plaza area by April 1. the invasion. obviously have less impact. On a side note, LLNL lions go to "Post Office aid" serve taxpayer money dur- These steps reflect the ing that strike. Now the states that they are not de- than similar billions go to right public policy given signing new bombs. Please any number of "foreign aid" the irrefutable facts that the Board dreams we’ll stupidly correct me if I’m wrong, recipients that I can think of. extremely sensitive features vote more funds. but I believe that would be in Tesla will be damaged by off-road recreation use, and (Editor's note: all of the (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) a treaty violation if they did. Permanent Protection However, I heard that one Marilyn Russell that creating a nearly 5,000 funds must be spent in Al- Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala acre off-road vehicle park Associate Publisher: David T. 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The expansion area in- sented residents living on world’s foremost fuels and fundamental and applied biofuels and their efficient, be located on a 3400-acre cludes the site of the historic or near Tesla Road. She said combustion scientists and combustion research. Oran’s clean utilization in cars and site owned by the state and Tesla Coal Mine, the largest they are concerned about engineers will gather in San research includes work on trucks sited almost entirely in Al- producer of coal in Califor- increased traffic, reduced Francisco on Aug. 3-8 for chemically reactive flows, • Current and promising ameda County. The existing nia from 1896 to 1905, and water quality, loss of views- the 35th International Sym- turbulence, numerical analy- technical approaches for Carnegie State Vehicular the former mining town of hed, more air pollution and posium on Combustion, a sis, high-performance com- increasing fuel efficiency in Recreation Area (SVRA) Tesla, once home to more noise if the off-road park biennial event sponsored by puting and parallel archi- vehicles consists of 1,540 acres that than 1,500 residents. were approved and opened. the Combustion Institute, tectures, shocks and shock • Nanomaterials produc- straddle the Alameda/San In addition to its historical "It will destroy the peace and and with Sandia National interactions, rarefied gases tion in combustion and its Joaquin County line. The aspects, speakers pointed out quiet of our rural land." Laboratories leading the and microfluidics. value in commercial prod- SVRA is operated by the that Tesla contains important Celeste Garamendi, local organization this year. Researchers from the ucts Off-Highway Motor Ve- habitat, acts as a wildlife Friends of Tesla Park, stat- The symposium will exam- Sandia Combustion Re- • Use of the world’s larg- hicle Recreation Division of corridor, and harbors Native ed that a key point in the ine issues related to climate search Facility (CRF) in est supercomputers to com- California State Parks (State American sites. The area has preferred concept is the change, fuel efficiency, bio- Livermore will offer oral pute flames and turbulent Parks). been designated as a prior- lack of protection provided fuels integration with com- presentations on topics rang- mixing processes at nearly- Currently, a program- ity preservation area by the for interpretive zones. The bustion engines and other ing from fundamental re- molecular resolutions matic EIR is in the works. Audubon Society. view and soundshed around topics. search in laser diagnostics, • Oxy-fuel combustion “Any new OHV recreation Nancy Rodrigue spoke historic resources need to be In addition to a keynote coal and oxyfuel combus- for the capture of carbon di- opportunities identified for Friends of Tesla Park. protected. Those protections presentation from Elaine tion, chemical kinetics, lam- oxide, a technology aimed at through the General Plan She stated, "The organiza- are not in the plan. She said Oran of the University of inar and turbulent flames and combatting global warming process would be subject to tion is dedicated to protect- they had come to the county Maryland’s Department of spray combustion to applied • Use of “smart” laser future, project-level fund- ing Tesla Park as a non-mo- for support, because Tesla is Aerospace Engineering and research in piston engines sensors for monitoring com- ing/ environmental review torized park. The expansion located in the county. four invited plenary talks, and emissions. bustion, propulsion and in- before being available for would have direct impacts Haggerty stated, "I'm sick 435 oral presentations and Other topics will include: dustrial processes public access.” on county services, residents and tired of letting people 690 posters will be present- • The accelerated devel- In the expansion area, and land use." She described who are responsible off the the preferred concept is ex- Tesla as biologically rich, hook. Local state represen- pected to include multi-use containing seven threatened tatives are not doing their Photosynthesis in Action off-highway vehicle routes or endangered species or jobs. They could stop this to accommodate a variety their habitat. Other listed tomorrow if they wanted to. Captured for the First Time of vehicle types, as well as species can be found close The state doesn't listen to us. An international team of photosynthesis could, for a gathering area and inter- by. It would listen to you (those are shorter than about 50 of scientists, including re- instance, aid the develop- femtoseconds. pretive facility at the Tesla According to Rodrigue, who spoke at the hearing)." searchers from Lawrence ment of better solar cells and Hunter, a former gradu- Mine site. A four-wheel the site serves as a critical He said, "The area is beauti- Livermore National Labora- might advance the quest for ate student of Fromme’s at drive technical course and wildlife corridor linking ful. I generally am leaning tory (LLNL), has caught a artificial photosynthesis. Arizona State University, trail/road system would be Mt. Diablo and Mt. Hamil- to your view. But, we need central step of photosynthe- "The water-splitting pro- also helped with the PSII developed in the western ton. “The issue is not about facts on which to base a sis in action for the first time. cess is known to be divided microcrystal sample prepa- part of the expansion area. whether one supports off- decision." The team, led by Petra into four steps," noted for- ration and characterization. Both Haggerty and Miley road vehicle use or a need Miley added, "We will Fromme of Arizona State mer Lab employee Henry “This research allows supported sending the letter. for a place to ride; it’s about do our job once the draft is University, used the world's Chapman, of the Center for for insight into the water- While they both indicated whether it is appropriate to out. It is premature to weigh most powerful X-ray flash- Free-Electron Laser Sci- splitting function of photo- light at the SLAC National ence (CFEL), a cooperation they would prefer the area allow off-road vehicle use in at this time. If the EIR is system II, one of the most Accelerator Laboratory to of Deutsches Elektronen- important enzymes on the not be opened to off-road that would allow this excep- inadequate, we can sue; you record still frames of a mo- Synchrotron (DESY), the planet, by generating a few vehicles, they would not take tional part of the county to can sue. Looking at the big lecular complex called pho- University of Hamburg and frames of the catalytic cycle a stand on either side until all be permanently damaged, " picture, it would be better tosystem II as it splits water the German Max Planck of the enzymes,” Hunter of the facts were available. Rodrigue stated. to keep the area pristine and into hydrogen and oxygen, a Society. "But no one has said. “The research could The draft EIR was sched- Environmental impacts quiet. However, we need to process that releases oxygen actually seen these four steps provide deeper understand- uled for release this last were discussed during the base a decision on facts, not into the atmosphere. in detail." ing of the mechanisms of spring. It has been delayed public testimony. It was not- emotion." The researchers reported To observe photosystem photosynthesis, one of the until sometime in the fall, ed that two EIRs have been Haggerty requested that their results last week in the II in action, the team grew most fundamental processes or later. Haggerty was criti- started and then abandoned. staff ask the state to hold a scientific journal Nature. tiny nano-crystals of the of life on the planet, and as “What we’ve essentially photosystem II complex of cal of the noticing for the The third attempt focuses on hearing in Livermore. He such, is a very exciting ini- done is to produce the first bacteria that employ pho- tial development.” commission's meeting. He the program level, a struc- also wanted information on two frames of a molecular tosynthesis, cyanobacteria Livermore’s work on the pointed out that it was a very ture that skirts around the whether a park expansion movie showing photosystem called Thermosynechococ- project was funded through one-sided presentation. He issues. Also pointed out was would be acceptable under II, one of the most important cus elongatus. These crys- the University of California told staff to work with the that the off-road park is not a the county's general plan. biomolecules involved in tals were illuminated with Laboratory Fees Research state to make sure all parties done deal. No EIR has been County Planner Chris photosynthesis in action,” a visible laser to start the Program and LLNL’s Labo- interested in the off-road approved to open the area to Bazaar said, "There is no said LLNL physicist Mat- water-splitting process, ratory Directed Research park are noticed for future off-road use. "There needs to inherent right to expansion." thias Frank, the group leader which is driven by light. and Development Program, meetings. Those meetings be a credible process with He said there may be issues for Advanced Diagnostics The researchers used double an internal funding mecha- would take place after the vigorous comments includ- regarding Measure D, which and Instrumentation in the flashes to trigger the transi- nism. Physical & Life Sciences tion from the first stage to draft EIR is published. ing an analysis of all of the staff will explore. "We were surprised by directorate. the third stage, as this tran- the large conformational Both supervisors said that environmental impacts and Groups with representa- “This study is the first sition was expected to show changes we could witness," the issue should be taken to full mitigation upfront, be- tives at the meeting included step toward our final goal the largest dynamics. Fromme said. “Actually, the state. Haggerty stated, fore the area is opened." "A the Sierra Club, Livermore of unraveling the secrets of With the short and in- the changes are so large that "This is state land. I may program level DIR will not Heritage Guild, East Bay water splitting and obtain- tense flashes of SLAC's there is an overall structure agree with you. In the long address the full build-out of Chapter of the Native Plant ing molecular movies of X-ray laser LCLS (Linac change, which even changes run, we don't make the deci- the project." Society, Tri-Valley Trail- biomolecules,” explained Coherent Light Source), the the dimensions of the unit sion. Any legislator could Others noted that the pro- blazers, Society of Ameri- Fromme, the paper’s senior scientists could monitor how cell, the smallest building run a bill that says the area posed off-road use is incom- can Indians, Tesla Road author and a professor of the molecular structure of block in a crystal.” is protected in perpetuity. patible with local land use Residents Alliance, Friends chemistry and biochemistry the photosystem II complex The splitting of water at Arizona State. changed during the process. That would save taxpayers documents, which designate of Livermore, Ohlone Audu- during photosynthesis is a The observations show The LCLS provides an ex- catalytic process, meaning $300,000 to $400,000 that the area for natural resource bon Society, Livermore Hill with molecular resolution posure time of just 30 fem- that photosystem II enables will be spent on the EIR. It's protection and large parcel Hikers, Friends of the Vine- that photosystem II signifi- toseconds (quadrillionths the reaction without being about stopping it now." agriculture. "Man is the only yards, and Friends of the cantly changes shape during of a second), short enough used up. Catalysis plays a The state purchased the species that will destroy the Arroyos and the Alameda this process. to freeze-frame the water big role in many fields of Tesla property, located im- Creek Alliance. A deeper understanding splitting process at different chemistry. stages. "The technique we em- In addition to Frank, the ployed has a huge potential Livermore team included not only for photosynthesis, Stefan Hau-Riege, a physi- but for catalysis in general," (continuedCATALINA from page one) cist, and Mark Hunter, a Fromme emphasized. "If postdoctoral fellow and you would be able to observe gone back and forth on this. I not mean that he would vote would be preferable. Hous- Crossing). One of the de- physical chemist. They all steps of a catalytic reac- velopments was ready; one helped design the experi- tion, you would be able to cannot support it. Businesses in favor of Sunset Crossing. ing would not be a preferred ment and set up the optical was not. We do need more optimize it." who move will not be in the He expects there will be a use in South Livermore. laser for the pump-probe Chapman added, "Our same community. Many of full conversation regarding The public told the coun- move-down and entry level experiment that advanced study also proves that mo- them are dependent on thier impacts when Sunset Cross- cil that it is responsible for housing." photosystem II from the S1 lecular movies of biochemi- businesses being in this loca- ing comes to the council. maintaining property values Gary noted that some of dark state to the second ex- cal processes are possible tion." She added that while Alex Mehran, represent- and the tax base in the city. those who spoke tout the free cited state (S3) by exposing with an X-ray Free-Electron the buildings are old, they ing Sunset, stated that in Taking buildings out that market. "Yet, the minute it the PSII microcrystals to two Laser." just need maintenance. 2012 the company deter- could attract white and blue speaks the response is let's carefully timed green light To this end, a reaction Mayor John Marchand mined that the business collar jobs and diluting the stop all dialog. However, laser light flashes. is triggered many times and commented that the owners model for the office parks tax base impacts residents. property owners have rights. Hau-Riege, an expert on then monitored with pre- They can come forward with X-ray matter interactions, cisely delayed X-ray flashes. of the buildings don't have was no longer justified. Education, police, fire and helped study and model a plan." This leads to a series of still to do anything. "If they are The decision was made to water need to be considered potential sample damage frames that can be combined no longer maintained, it close the complexes. The when zoning is changed. NORTH during the ultra-short X-ray into a molecular movie. becomes a blighted center." company looked for an ap- Some speakers objected LIVERMORE UNITS pulse. His and his col- "Such a movie could The second development, propriate use for both sites to the high density. Others The council voted unani- leagues’ studies have shown reveal the ultrafast dynam- Sunset Crossing, had been that would be compatible didn't believe that the office mously to approve 58 at- that the damage should be ics of chemical reactions," taken off the agenda prior with and acceptable to the complex was losing money.. tached three story town- minimal for the conditions Chapman explained. "But to the meeting. Sunset plans neighborhood. Couniclmember Doug homes on a 3.2 acre vacant and samples studied here we still need to get to higher to rework the proposal in He said of Sunset Cross- Horner said that he found lot in North Livermore. The as long as the X-ray pulses resolution first." conjunction with city staff ing, "We thought we had an Catalina Crossing to be site is located on Bluebell Drive at the southwest cor- and neighbors. acceptable plan. We were compatible with its sur- Thirty-one, 3-story for wrong. Sunset is committed roundings. "There are no ner of Los Flores Road. sale townhomes would be to working with the neigh- negative impacts. The pro- Neighbor Anthony Flores built there, replacing the bors to achieve an accept- posal makes better use of a objected to the density, sug- offices on the 2.18 acre site. able plan so we can conclude tired site." gesting that it could be re- The property is located be- our business in Livermore in Councilmember Stewart duced by 25 to 50 percent. hind the Granada Shopping a respectful manner." Gary stated, "The planning There are already traffic Center, along Barcelona Chris Truebridge, speak- commission got it right (the issues in the area. He told Street and Catalina Court. ing for Sunset, pointed out commission voted unani- the council, "Keep Liver- Senior Planner Dan Lee that the office complex is 40 mously in favor of Catalina more beautiful and avoid the told the council that the years old. As of July 1, 16 Crossing and rejected Sunset sardine-can mentality we see zoning is consistent with tenants remained, represent- in other communities." adjacent properties. There ing a 78 percent vacancy. He are apartments on three sides said that of the tenants who SparkleSparkle poolpool of the site. have relocated from both Pool Service Also approved was the complexes, 78 percent have environmental impact report found other homes in Liver- BINGO Saturday Nights • weekly Pool Maintenance (EIR), which covers both more. Some folks retired or $5.00 discount coupon for a full buy-in projects. moved elsewhere. • Filter Cleaning Councilmember Bob Wo- The public hearing in- Livermore Bingo Ranch • Equipment Installation & Repair erner asked if the council cluded comments that the Hosted by Granada High School could approve the EIR for EIR was flawed. Issues were • Pool Inspections just Catalina Crossing. He raised concerning traffic Facebook—“Granada Bingo” was told that the EIR cov- impacts, property values, www.granadamatadors.org/granada-bingo Residential & Commerical ered both. Woerner stated and loss of office space. One that approval of the EIR did stated that the current use Good through the month of July 2014 (925) 577-7111 PAGE 6 - The Independent, JULY 17, 2014

Pleasanton to Offer Help in Adapting to The Drought

The City of Pleasanton Operations Services Center will host a free workshop to teach residents about Adapt- ing to Drought. This event will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Operations Services Center, located at 3333 Busch Road. Residents will learn how to track water use, how to keep landscaping alive dur- ing the drought, and about new garden design ideas. Author and Landscape Ar- chitect, Sarah Sutton will share information about Long-term Adaptation; con- verting lawn to climate- adapted alternatives. Space is limited and attendees must RSVP by calling 931- 5504. Learn more about wa- ter conservation at www. PleasantonWaterConserva- tion.com

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Pleasanton Foothill Little League 12 year old All-Stars came within one game of winning the D57 Championship and advancing to Sectionals. After winning their first Team Comes Home with Title 4 games (Livermore, Granada, Danville, Canyon Creek) The Headfirst Bercovich 24 Connie Mack baseball club they were beaten on back to back nights by a resilient (pictured above) won the Mike Ellis memorial tournament Danville team. Pictured are (back, from left) Patrick in Reno, Nevada last week. Mike Ellis was the beloved Gallagher, Dylan Ogolin, Brett Davis, Coach Jason AASA Future Stars Blue 10U brought home the 2nd place Head Baseball Coach at Truckee High School. Coach Ellis Davis, Coach Tony Battilega, Coach Mike Ogolin, title from the Dive Into Summer softball tournament the unexpectedly passed away in April of this year. Joseph Scalzo, Jason Dormann, Matthew Crabil; (front weekend of June 28-29 in Modesto. The girls were on Headfirst Baseball organization headquarters are in row) Cory Steinhauer, Connor Currie, Max Masajlo, their game on both offense and defense, scoring a total Pleasanton. The team is comprised of players from Pleas- of 42 runs while allowing only 11. The pitchers were on anton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville. Trevor Jackson, Demetre Aaron, Joey Battilega, and The Bercovich team is made up of college bound young Jason Yetso. fire, posting up 33 strikeouts altogether. Pictured are men from the East Bay. Bercovich displayed a terrific (back, from left) Coach Kim Hood, Dakota Hood, Alexa overall team effort. The team featured dominating pitch- Snider, Marissa Herrera, Lexy Dimas, Makayla Winchell, ing, great hitting and solid defense. They outscored their Taylor Rapp and Coach Brian Rapp; (bottom row, from opponents 32 – 6 in the tournament. Pleasanton Offers Variety of left) Angelica Morales, Delaney Johnston, Emily Aleman, Jordan Ott won two of the four games, with Javier Iglesis Kylie Alfano and Jazzy Rios; (absent from photo) Coach and Brandon Jefferis winning the other two. Ott, Iglesias Sports for Adults and Families Steve Johnston. and Jefferis along with Kyle Lally provided the dominant The City of Pleasanton's Community Services Depart- pitching performance for Bercovich. The four pitchers gave ment is offering a variety of activities for adults and families up only 10 hits and 6 runs in the four games, while striking this fall. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is now out 30 batters. Ryan Mathia, Fred Williams, Isaac Cruz, open for Adult Softball, Bocce, Volleyball, Open Gym and Nico Aldaco, Jadon Lane and Cody Kiriaze provided the even opportunities to sign up as a free agent. offensive fire power. Mathia had four hits and seven RBI, Adult Bocce Leagues begin August 26, 2014. Four play- while Williams had 5 hits and 4 RBI. Cruz and Aldaco also ers are required to register as a team. Games are played at turned in several defensive gems, and Tyler Wallis played Centennial Community Park (5353 Sunol Blvd), next to the outstanding catcher throughout the tournament. Senior Center on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00-10:00 With the tournament victory, the Headfirst Bercovich p.m. Registration deadline is August 15, 2014. team advances to the Connie Mack Regional tournament Adult Volleyball Leagues begin September 8, 2014. in Orange County, July 24 – 27. Six players are required to register as a team. Games are played at Pleasanton Middle School (5001 Case Avenue), on Cross Country Begins high school football. Learn more at Monday nights from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Registration deadline St. Michael CYO cross country www.usafootball.com. is August 28, 2014. team will begin practices for the fall For more details and to register a season on Sunday, August 17. Meets player or cheerleader for the 2014 PJFL Open Gym Programs provide a variety of sports different begin September 19. The team is season visit www.PJFL.com. days of the week. To purchase a punch pass or get location open to all children from kindergar- ten through eighth grade who live and time information go to www.pleasantonfun.com. Punch in Livermore or attend St. Michael. Bocce Kits for Rent passes or single day passes may also be purchased at the Please see our website at http://www. The Livermore Area Recreation Community Services Department, 200 Old Bernal Ave. smisctrack.org for more information or and Park District is making bocce ball contact Tracy Vogler at vogler@alum. kits available for rent to the public. No cash or checks are accepted at any gym. Open gym mit.edu or 925-980-2159. Bocce ball kits can be checked out for a week at a time from the Robert programs include: Basketball- Monday, Wednesdays and Livermore Community Center. The Saturdays; Volleyball- Sundays; and Pickleball – Sundays Pleasanton Jr. Football kits are available at the front counter (families welcomed) Pleasanton Junior Football League from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday (PJFL) is taking registrations for the through Friday. Anyone without the required number of players to form 2014 Contact Football, Flag Football Rental for one week is $20, plus a team is invited to become a free agent. Sign up at www. and Cheerleading season. Entering a $40 refundable deposit by credit teamsideline.com/pleasanton its 45th season, PJFL offers contact card or cash – a total of $60. The $40 football and cheerleading for boys deposit is refundable if equipment is To register for any Summer Adult Sports Leagues please and girls in the 2nd through 8th grades returned in good condition. Kits are visit www.pleasantonfun.com as well as flag football for boys and rented on a first-come, first-served girls in the 2nd through 12th grades. basis; reservations are not available Everyone plays in PJFL. There are no in advance. Rental of a bocce ball kit Mavericks Need Teams play in the highly com- tryouts and there are no cuts. does not guarantee a bocce ball court petitive (Bay Area/Valley) tournament Contact Football registration will be available. Players circuit as well as some regional PONY includes a uniform and all necessary The Robert Livermore Commu- The Mavericks FastPitch 12U league double headers. The team will Neil Shah makes a leaping catch on a well hit fly ball for equipment and contact players practice nity Center is located at 4444 East Ave., Livermore team is moving to 14U typically have two practices (One field the Granada Little League 10 year old tournament team 3 times per week beginning in early Livermore. Bothwell Park is located in the fall and looking to fill vari- and one indoor at our facility) per August and play games on Saturdays at 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. For ous positions: pitcher, infield and week and up to two tournaments per during the Granada Invitational Tournament. at the Pleasanton Sports Park begin- more information, call 925-373-5700. outfield, utility, etc. (DOB 2001 month. We are looking for players born ning in early September. Flag Football preferred but 2000 okay). Focus is between May 1, 2000 and September 1, registration includes a jersey and all 2001 - age as of April 30, 2015. Please Utilizing the lake and rolling hills begin at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave player development, play time and contact us right away to schedule an of Shadow Cliff Park and the flat paved hitting the water at 7:00 a.m. necessary equipment and flag players Golf Tournament continued team growth as an A-team practice 1 time a week beginning in Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies evaluation or to get more details about roads running through Pleasanton and To register or to receive more in a positive coaching atmosphere. the fall tryouts at outlawstravelball@ Livermore, the Tri For Fun features information about the Tri For Fun mid-August and play games on Satur- Foundation will host the 2nd An- To schedule a private tryout or to days at Hart middle School beginning nual Golf Tournament on the links at yahoo.com txt 925-337-3724 or search a course distance of 400-yard Swim Triathlon Series, contact On Your Mark in mid-September. Cheer registration Castlewood Country Club on Monday, learn more about the Mavericks us on Facebook at Livermore Outlaws (warm, clean lake); 11-mile bike (loop Events at 209-795-7832 or visit their includes a uniform and training and September 15 at 10:30 a.m. organization, contact us at Mav- Baseball Club course, flat streets); 3.1-mile run (roll- website. Online registration is also cheerleaders practice two times per Castlewood Country Club is lo- [email protected] or ing fire trail). available on Active.com. week beginning in late June and cheer cated at 707 Country Club Circle in visit www.mavericksfastpitch.com. Tri For Real, the final event of on Saturdays at the Pleasanton Sports Pleasanton. The tournament will be Tri For Fun the series,is held at the same location, Park beginning in early September. played on the Hill Course. On Saturday, July 19, a field of but the distances have been increased Team Forming Beginning in 2013, the PJFL con- Participation will help make a dif- Fall Baseball for close to 700 first-timer, few-timer, to 700-yard swim, 19-mile bike, and Fall 10u Nor Cal Firecracker 04 tact division adopted the USA Football ference in the lives of cancer patients in and many-timer triathletes will be 4-mile run. The Tri For Real is also Team Forming in Livermore. 8th/9th graders on hand to take on the second of four professionally timed, giving our of- A clinic will be held on July 30, "Heads Up Football" National Initia- the Tri-Valley. Registration includes a The Livermore Outlaws Baseball tive to help make the sport of football round of 18 holes, a box lunch, awards, scheduled triathlons with the On Your ficial results. 2014 from 6-8PM at Granada High Club provides a competitive experi- Mark Events’ 27th Annual Tri For Fun The three Tri For Fun triathlons School in Livermore. better and safer. "Heads Up Football" cocktails and appetizers. You can reg- ence for players wanting to continue features a comprehensive collection ister as an individual or as a foursome. Triathlon Series, at Shadow Cliffs are non-timed and non-competitive. A local tryout will be held their pursuit of baseball at a higher Regional Park, in Pleasanton, Calif. A clock is provided at finish line for Saturday, August 2nd, 10AM-1PM, of resources, programs, applications For more info and to register, go to level. The fall travel baseball season and promotions to create change and www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org. The next On Your Mark Tri For participants to view their personal time. Granada High School in Livermore begins September 1 and will run Fun Series include July 19, and August Triathletes can choose to participate Check Website below & find 10U address the complex challenges of Join us for a day of fun and fellowship through November. Evaluations for player health and safety in youth and on the links. 16. The Tri-For-Real will be held on in this mode, or they can be officially Clinic & Tryout Information www. the fall roster are being held now and September 14. All races will start at chipped-timed. Should participants norcalfirecrackers.com will continue through the months of 7:00 a.m., at Shadow Cliffs Regional choose to be timed, their results will Any questions please email: June/July. Park, 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. be recorded and posted on the On Your [email protected] Mark Events’ website's results page. Entry fee for the three Tri For Funs is $65 (non-timed) and $73 (chip timed) in advance, $10 will be added to Run with the Bulls, Fight with Tomatoes race-day registrants. Preregistered en- try for relay teams is $180 (non-timed) TRAVEL and $188 (chip timed), $10 will be The Great Bull Run and willingness to grab life by with the bulls and adjacent to One beer (if 21 or over). added to race-day registrants. Partici- Tomato Royale are com- the horns, and a desire for its track. Tomato Royale is Participants must be 14+ to pants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, refreshments, snacks, and entry BUG ing to the Alameda County the kind of rush that comes inspired by Spain’s famous purchase tickets. into the always-exciting raffle (must Fairgrounds, in Pleasanton, from doing something so La Tomatina festival, which Options for viewing areas be present to win). For September’s “We Sell on Saturday July 26, 2014. unusual. dates back to 1945. When consist of stands, bleach- Tri For Real, all participants are chip timed ($75.00 advance, and $85.00 Travel Insurance” The Great Bull Run’s co- The Great Bull Run’s the music starts, partici- ers and standing room ar- day-of). Preregistered entry for relay founders Rob Dickens and Running with The Bulls pants sprint to the massive eas next to both The Great teams is $210, $10 will be added to (925) 447-4300 Brad Scudder were inspired at Alameda County Fair- mound of tomatoes piled in Bull Run track and Tomato race-day registrants. The Tri For Real includes the same goodies as the Tri In Downtown Livermore to bring these two time- grounds will occur between the center of the arena and Royale arena. Tickets are For Funs, with addition of trophies and honored Spanish events 11am and 1:30pm in six the food fight begins. Non currently for sale online for medals. Multiple-triathlon discounts 2269 Third Street to the United States, mak- different sessions on Satur- Bull Run participants can $10 until July 22, 2014 at are available. www.travelbuglivermore.com ing the once-in-a-lifetime day July 26, 2014. Tickets join in the fun too. Tickets www.thegreatbullrun.com. Check-in and registration will experiences both more ac- are currently on-sale online solely for Tomato Royale Children 13 and under are cessible and dynamic. With for $60 until July 22, 2014 are currently on-sale online free. entrepreneur Mark Cuban at www.thegreatbullrun. for $45 until July 22, 2014 at Pending availability, all of Mark Cuban Companies com. A ticket includes one www.thegreatbullrun.com. tickets are also available at investing in The Great Bull running with the bulls; one A ticket includes: one To- the gate on the day of the Run on Shark Tank this past Tomato Royale food fight; mato Royale food fight; ac- event. April 2014, a total of 25,000 access to the day-long fes- cess to the day-long festival For current updates of participants turning out for tival featuring music, tasty featuring great music, tasty The Great Bull Run and previous Great Bull Runs food, fun games and cold food, fun games and cold Tomato Royale, visit Face- and Tomato Royales, includ- beer; access to all spectator beer; access to all spectator book at www.facebook. ing a 72-year old woman areas for both The Great Bull areas for both The Great Bull com/thegreatbullrun and in Texas, and fans calling Run and Tomato Royale; one Run and Tomato Royale; Twitter at www.twitter.com/ it “the thrill of a lifetime,” Great Bull Run t-shirt; one one Tomato Royale t-shirt; thegreatbullrun. The Great Bull Run is well Great Bull Run bandana; on its way to being among one beer (if 21 or over). the greatest of American Participants must be 18+ to festivals. The following purchase tickets. outlines each component of • Tomato Royale: Satur- Seeking Host Families for the event: day, July 26, 2014; 3pm: A • Running with The food fight, Tomato Royale, International Students Bulls: Saturday July 26, takes place after the running 2014 11am-1:30pm: Run- International students attending ners will enter a ¼ mile Valley Christian High School seek stretch of Alameda County Fairground’s horse track for good American host families in with two sets of twenty Dublin and vicinity for full school year. 1,500-pound bulls who run at a clip of 35 miles per hour. Students are high school students and Rob Dickens, Co-Found- each student must have own bedroom. er of The Great Bull Run, who has ran with the bulls Monthly compensation will be nearly one dozen times him- paid to the host family. Interested families self, clarifies that no sprint or running training is necessary should contact Yan at to run with the bulls, just a [email protected] or (201) 845-9322. heavy dose of courage, a PAGE 8 - The Independent, JULY 17, 2014

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Dublin hosted a family campout over the weekend at Alamo A variety of activities were held including a camp fire with songs led by a musician, active group games, and s'mores. There were also family arts and crafts projects. Families set up tents to prepare for the evening. The playground was an attraction for the younger set.

Museum on Main Speaker Series Brings History to Life By Carol Graham History is more than that - it For nearly 90 minutes Dr. is about stories," said MoM Doris Dwyer had so con- Executive Director Jim De- vincingly portrayed Donner Mersman. "This format Party survivor Margaret helps audience members to Breen that some audience see that these people were members had a hard time human beings, not just a remembering she wasn't name, and that they had feel- actually Margaret. ings, emotions, motivations "Even after Dr. Dwyer for their actions, and reac- had stepped out of charac- tions to the world around ter to answer questions as them." herself, an audience member The Donner Party was a addressed her as Margaret group of ill-fated American and asked the character a pioneers who set out for question," said Jen Amiel, California in a wagon train Director of Education for but after being delayed were Pleasanton's Museum on forced to spend the winter of Main (MoM). "He was so 1846–47 snowbound in the drawn in by the realistic Sierra Nevada. The story is quality of her performance." known for the tremendous On July 8, the museum's hardships the members en- Ed Kinney Speaker Series dured, most notably that presented "An Evening With some members resorted Margaret Breen" at the Fire- to cannibalism to survive, house Arts Center. The sold- eating those who had suc- out performance was one of cumbed to starvation and ten such talks the museum sickness. hosts from January through "What I particularly liked October each year. about Dr. Dwyer's perfor- "The format for many of mance was her deliberate Margaret Breen as portrayed by Dr. Doris Dwyer. the speakers in the 'An Eve- decision not to talk about the cannibalism that is rampant ning with…' series is called wouldn't be here!" said Cur- "This format has become with stories about the Don- also admired her integrity to to unravel it for themselves." Chautauqua," said Amiel. tis. "Doris did a fantastic job quite popular in our com- ner party," said DeMersman. Margaret Breen and the en- With the Ed Kinney Se- "This style of performance in her portrayal and answer- munity. Audiences seem to "I think that she helped the tire Breen family, carefully ries' growing popularity, it's originated in Chautauqua ing subsequent questions enjoy suspending reality for audience see that the tragedy portraying her as she best important to obtain tickets Lake, New York. It spread from the audience with great a while to be in the presence was more than that, and that knows her, being cautious ahead of time to be guaran- through the country as a knowledge and accuracy." of historic characters," said it involved real people in a not to play up the macabre teed admittance. Tickets, style of performance that al- The Museum on Main Amiel. "Ticket holders who real struggle." or scandalous urban legends. ranging from $3 to $10, can lows an audience to feel like hosts the series as part of its haven’t been to the shows Like many Chautauqua It was fun to watch her be purchased at the museum they have just stepped back mission to enrich commu- before aren’t sure what to performers, Dwyer is a field the diverse questions during regular hours or by in time to meet characters nity life through education expect and we sometimes university professor. She without making anyone feel phoning (925)462-2766. from history. The Chautau- and preservation. find the need to explain that teaches history at Western awkward or embarrassed." Also museum membership quan (person performing in "We have an obligation the person isn’t lecturing Nevada College in Carson The audience got an addi- does not assure admittance; this style) steps on stage as to make history exciting and about the character, but will City, and has portrayed Mar- tional treat when one attend- members must call ahead of an individual from history, propel our visitors’ curios- actually be on stage as the garet Breen in more than 300 ee introduced herself as the time to reserve a seat. performs a monologue, take ity," said DeMersman. "I am character. First-timers often performances. great-great-granddaughter "An Evening With Henry questions as the character, thrilled to see students and leave saying, 'Wow, that was "I enjoyed Dr. Dwyer's of Margaret Breen. Sydney Ford" takes place on Au- then steps out of character young people as a part of our so fun! Who do we get to sincerity and attention to Curtis and her husband, who gust 12, "An Evening With to answer questions as them- audiences for some of these meet next month?'" details, both big and small live in San Jose, attended the Architect Charles Huff" on selves." performances. At the Mu- For more information, from her brogue and diction talk, "To see and hear the September 9, and "An Eve- Chautauqua is particu- seum on Main we strongly visit www.museumonmain. to her dress and props. It story again so that I may find ning With Albert Einstein" larly effective because it believe that our mission is org. was as if she were channel- out something that I didn't on October 21. engages the audience. not to teach a set of historical ing Margaret Breen. It was know. I felt like I was with "We all have our horror facts, but to teach what his- easy to relate to her charac- the party on their journey. stories about history classes tory is, to mine curiosity, and ter," said Karen Carnahan, a Margaret did everything to where we were bored to to give our guests the tools tears by facts and figures. volunteer for the series. "I help her family survive or I Livermore Cinemas the purge: anarchy (r) 11:55 2:15 4:40 7:15 9:45 sex tape (r) 11:45 2:05 4:30 5:30 7:00 8:00 9:35 planes: Fire and rescue (g) 12:00 12:45 2:10 2:55 4:25 6:50 9:15 planes: Fire and rescue (g)-3d-dbox 1:00 3:10 Dawn of the planet of the apes (pg13)-3d-dbox 6:45 9:45 Dawn of the planet of the apes (pg13)-cc 11:45 1:45 2:45 4:45 Opera in 5:45 7:45 8:45 Transformers: age of extinction (pg13) 12:25 4:05 7:45 the Vineyard TAMMY (R) 11:50 2:15 4:40 7:10 9:35 how to train your dragon 2 (pg) 12:10 2:50 5:30 July 20th snowpiercer (r) 9:50 LivermoreValleyOpera.org earth to echo (pg) 11:50 2:10 4:40 7:05 9:25 for info. and tickets maleficent (pg) 12:00 2:25 4:50 7:15 9:40 22 jump street (r) 1:00 3:55 6:50 9:45 (925) 447-8941 preview tHURsday, july 24: 1356 S. Livermore Ave. hercules (pg13) 7:00 Open 7 Days a week 12-4:30 lucy (r)-dbox 8: 00 The Independent, JULY 17, 2014 - PAGE 9

Peace Camp [email protected]. throughout the evening by Recreation and Park District World of Children message with “Happy 4th A Peace Camp is planned RSVP is required. Musi- the Resurrection Greek Or- ranger staff on Sun., July 20. Over the 4th of July of July!” at Del Valle Regional Park cal instruments welcome. thodox Church. Meet Ranger Amy Wolitzer weekend, actor, producer Last year, Shulman on Aug. 5, the night before No pets. No alcohol. Din- The cost is $5 for Dan- at 1 p.m. at Sycamore Grove and jewelry designer Adam partnered with World of the annual Hiroshima Com- ner and simple breakfast ville residents, $6 for non- Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. Shulman and his wife, ac- Children Award to design memoration at the Liver- provided. Bring own water residents and $8 at the door. Walk the dry creek bed tress Anne Hathaway, met a Limited Edition Necklace more Livermore National to drink. For more information or to and see what can be found. paparazzi with cardboard that featured the nonprofit’s Laboratory. Details can be found at register, please call the Dan- Learn about the drought and signs covering their faces signature logo. The necklace Check in between 2 and www.trivalleycares.org/ ville Senior Center at (925) how it affects our local flora that told viewers to support was released at the 2013 9 p.m. Park gates open at 5 new/Aug6Flier2014.pdf 314-3490. and fauna. Your feet will World of Children Award, World of Children Awards p.m. At 6:30 a.m., campers This is the fourth pro- probably stay dry, but wear a nonprofit based in Dublin Ceremony. 100% of dona- will caravan to the Lab. Greek Festivities gram in the Taste and Toast sturdy shoes and clothes that that improves the lives of tions received supported Ardilla group camp The Town of Danville of… series for adults, ages can get dirty and be prepared vulnerable children by fund- World of Children Award’s ground at Del Valle Re- will be the location of an 21 and older. The series cele- for some bush-whackin’. ing and elevating the most programs serving the needs gional Park is located on opportunity to sample Greek brates countries from around There is a $5 per vehicle effective changemakers for of vulnerable children. Del Valle Road off Mines wines and tasty tidbits. the world in a festive and parking fee at either entrance children worldwide. Shulman plans to design Road, about 9 miles outside Taste and Toast of Greece informative style. The fifth to Sycamore Grove Park. A Hathaway’s sign read, a new piece of jewelry in of Livermore. will be held on Thursday, event in this series, Taste and $3 donation is requested to “Emma Stone and Andrew celebration of this year’s Cost is $10 per person. July 24 from 7:00 p.m. to Toast of Germany, will be help support the programs Garfield had a great idea. World of Children Awards (No additional charge for 8:30 p.m. at the Danville held on September 25. unless other fees are speci- Please check out: www. Ceremony in November, parking or food.) Senior Center located at 115 fied. Participants may call girleffect.org, www.feed- which will take place in New For information, contact East Prospect Avenue. Dry Creek Walk 925-960-2400 for more in- ingamerica.org, www. York City. To learn more Scott Yundt at Tri-Valley Greek folk dancers A Dry Creek Walk will formation. worldofchildren.org.” about the Awards Ceremony, CAREs (925) 443-7148 or will provide entertainment be led by Livermore Area Shulman completed the (continued on page 10)

W. Charles (Chuck) in the Bay Area and at the remembrances may be made casions. He worked as a 911 Turbo, and rallying, auto at Callaghan Mortuary in Neuenschwander Benicia Arsenal. In 1953, the to The Foundation Fight- musician before going to crossing, and time trialing Livermore, CA Friday, July August 14, 1927 - July 3, 2014 year after Lawrence Liver- ing Blindness, 2800 28th college, playing the piano with the Diablo and Golden 25 at 1 p.m.. with a short 62 yr. Resident of Livermore more National Laboratory Street, Suite 310, Santa and accordion in his band, Gate Porsche Clubs. gathering afterwards. Chuck passed away un- was founded, he joined the Monica, CA 90404, or their “The Casuals.” Victor is survived by his All who would like to expectedly at Kaiser Hospi- Lab’s Engineering Depart- favorite charity. If donating After receiving his B.S. in wife, Lori, and her family; attend the service please do tal in Walnut Creek on July ment, where he remained to The Foundation Fighting Electrical Engineering from his brother, Dennis, and his so as Ruby would enjoy this. 3, 2014, until retiring in 1988. Blindness, please reference IIT in 1961 and his Ph.D. in family; his four children, Vic at the Chuck worked as a tech- “Laura Millar – Light at the Physics from MIT in 1969, Jr., Scott, Chris, and Diana; Mary Elizabeth Bryne age of nologist and coordinator in End of the Tunnel.” Dr. George taught at MIT as his two grandchildren, Aiden 86. His Mary Elizabeth Bryne the weapons program, par- an associate professor in the and Hayato; and his aunt, (nee Leinhauser), 95 of Liver- loving ticipating in nuclear testing William Patrick O’Shea subjects of physics, electri- Lena. He is predeceased by wife more, in Nevada and the Pacific, Resident of Livermore cal engineering, and com- his second son, Michael, Ca. of 65 William was born in Oak- as well as working in Z di- puter science. His research and his parents, Eddie and died years land, Ca. on August 4, 1918, vision. One project, called team specialized in plasma Josephine. peace- and his and passed away on Wednes- Probe, took him to the ocean physics—specifically gas A Celebration of his Life fully daugh- day, July 9, 2014. off South Africa, where on a lasers, spectroscopy, and will take place at Robert July 7, ter were He was 95 years old. He by his ship tossed by heavy waves high field laser interactions. Livermore Community Cen- 2014 in graduated from St. Joseph’s side. he helped build instruments Victor moved to Liver- ter, 4444 East Avenue, on Pleas- Grammar School in 1932 Chuck was born in St. Louis, to track missiles launched more in 1975 to pursue Sunday, August 3, from 3pm anton, and St. Mary’s High School Missouri, to Walter and from Cape Canaveral. Near advanced laser development to 6pm. All are welcome and CA. in 1937. He served our coun- Catherine Neuenschwander. the end of his career, he and plasma physics as one encouraged to attend. She try in the US Navy from His family moved to the managed the department’s of the early members of was born to the late Otto 1943-1946. He was a mem- West Coast in 1939, where capital equipment budget. the laser program at Law- Ruby Mae Ravazzini and Elizabeth Leinhauser ber of St. Jarlath Church he lived the remainder of His extensive experience in rence Livermore National Sept. 9,1936 - July 4, 2014 December 19, 1918 in Phila- from 1961 to 2006 and a his life. the weapons program and Laboratory. He made major delphia, PA. and raised in volunteer with St. Vincent As a young teenager, his knowledge of essential contributions in developing Sharon Hill, PA. She moved De Paul Society. Chuck earned pocket change manufacturing hardware a wide range of advanced to California at retirement by delivering newspapers. William worked as a enabled him to contribute high power lasers for fusion to live with her daughter In later years, he recalled clerk for the US Postal Ser- significantly to the success research and military ap- and family. Mary worked delivering the paper an- vice for over 26 years, re- of technical projects. plications. After leaving the for Broadcast Advertisers nouncing the attack on Pearl tiring in 1980. He enjoyed Chuck met his future lab in 1998, Victor worked Reports in Darby, PA. from Harbor. After graduating history, politics and was an wife, Donna, at a roller rink for Science Applications 1956 until her retirement in from Berkeley High School, avid reader. He is survived in Napa following World International Corporation, 1984. She was a member of he joined the Maritime Ser- by his nieces Mary Ann War II. They were married where he invented a print- Ruby Mae Ravazzini the Sharon Hill Fire Com- vice and served until the end Gaebe of Martinez, Cath- two years later. His wife able plasma display and passed away on July 4th, pany Ladies Auxiliary until of World War II. After his erine Sweeny of Pleasanton, and family meant every- conceived and developed 2014 following a very short her move to California. She discharge, he completed an Mary Ann Nunes of Castro thing to him. He was a jack key programs for DARPA, bout of leukemia. Ruby was was an avid reader and loved apprenticeship in a Berkeley Valley , Loretta Willcuts of machine shop, then worked of all trades who could fix the US Army, and the Mis- raised in Livermore, and doing cross stitch for family Lake Forest, CA., along with at various machine shops anything that needed fixing – sile Defense Agency. Dr. worked at site 300 until she and friends. several cousins and many and did so on a regular basis George then continued his and her husband started a In addition to her parents, great-nieces and nephews. for friends and neighbors as pursuit of ballistic missile family. Mary is preceded in death Visitation will be held well as for his own family. defense at Raytheon Space Ruby is survived by her by her husband Samuel J. on Thursday, July 17, 5-7 As a gag, friends in a tennis and Airborne Systems from husband of 51 years, John G. Bryne, Jr., sister Ruth and p.m., Rosary at 7 p.m. at IN LOVING group once brought him a 2007-2013 and at Decisive Ravazzini JR., her son John brother Otto. Survivors in- Callaghan’s Chapel, 3833 pile of broken tools and ap- Analytics from 2013 until Ravazzini III and her daugh- clude sisters Clara and Jean, MEMORY OF East Ave., Livermore, CA. Christine L. pliances, which he repaired his passing. ter Dina Caraveo and son-in- son Samuel John (Mary) A Funeral Mass will be Marovich Gothan and returned in working In addition to his talents law Dino Caraveo. She has Bryne III, daughter Kath- celebrated on Friday, July order. He designed and built as a creative scientist, Vic- 6 grandchildren, Dino JR., leen Anne (Tony) Thomas, 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Mi- ENTERED INTO LIFE tools, fishing boats, inboard tor was widely admired— Nathan, Maryanna, Jeremy, granddaughter Krista (Ste- chael Catholic Church, 458 June 26, 1964 and outboard motor boats, particularly by those who Elijah and Rene as well as ven Beth) Thomas and her Maple St., Livermore, CA. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as well as water-powered worked for and with him. one great-grandson Nathan loves great-grandsons Jaden, A Graveside Service with jet boats. He built a contrap- His dedication and enthu- Jr. Ruby has 2 brothers Pete Jacob and Jaxon Beth. ENTERED INTO ETERNAL LIFE military honors will follow tion that lifted his fishing siasm inspired colleagues and Gillbert Oliver and her Services will be held in July 14, 2013 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery boat onto his pickup truck and collaborators on a very sister Patricia Kasberg and Livermore, CA. There will Reno, Nevada in Hayward, CA. without requiring signifi- personal level. Along with many nieces and nephews. be a Mass at St. Michael Arrangements by Cal- cant effort on his part. The his technical expertise, these Ruby was preceded by Catholic Church on July 28, laghan Mortuary, 447-2942. times he enjoyed the most features earned him the her father Pete and mother 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral were the summers spent tent sincere trust and respect of Bertha Oliver. services will be July 29, camping, fishing and water Dr. Victor George his team as well as many Ruby will be greatly 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Cal- skiing at Lake Shasta with Dr. Edward Victor colleagues in the military missed by all, she was called laghan Mortuary 3833 East George, a resident of Carls- his family and friends. In his and the broader research to come home to the Lord Ave. in Livermore. Dona- younger years, he belonged bad, CA, passed away at age community. and is now watching over 75 on May 13 after an eight- tions to a favorite charity in to a motorcycle club where During his free time in her loved ones. lieu of flowers, please. he and his wife enjoyed rid- year Livermore, Victor enjoyed There will be a celebra- battle ing dirt bikes. Chuck also hosting social gatherings tion of life service held with loved to fish and play tennis. cardio- with his fellow scientists In later years, golf became a vascu- at his ranch house up in the passion that stayed with him lar ill- hills on Mines Road. He also until the day he died. enjoyed riding horses on his One Year Has ness. Chuck was preceded Vic- property, including work- Are You Hearing Passed Since in death by his daughter, tor was ing on and riding roundups. 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Photos - Doug Jorgensen Pleasanton Downtown Association's summer wine stroll was held last week. Participants were able to sample a variety of wines and food. At Studio 7, an artist demonstrated his skill.

Fair Attendance up 22 percent This Year Following an action- an amazing Fair this year Community talent acts packed 17-day run, the thanks to everyone that came – 187 102nd Alameda County Fair out to celebrate the Nation’s Food Consumed: Spa- befittingly went out with a birthday over the past three ghetti Ice Cream (2014 bang Sunday night. weeks. I can’t wait to start SNACKDOWN cham- Night Ranger drew huge planning next year’s celebra- pion)—1,538; Corn Dog crowds and rocked the Safe- tion as I guarantee it will be – 128,000; Funnel Cake way Amphitheater one last bigger and better than ever.” –27,748; Turkey legs – 9,723; time as the final installment The 2014 Alameda Coun- Mac-n-Cheese Stuffed Ba- of the Big O Tires Concert ty Fair by the numbers: con Burger –1,401; Lobster Series. Thousands of fairgo- total attendance 475,762, up Fries – 1,545 ers stayed to enjoy one last 22%; total vehicles parked, Fair volunteers –928 vol- Suzanna Spring and The Surly Jack@sses Open series. warm summer night amid 141-284 up 28%. unteers the music, food and neon-lit Horse Racing Track At- Volunteer hours –10,050 fun, right up until closing tendance -54,532 up 10%; hours TUNES time. on track handup up 2%. The Alameda County (continued from page one) The 4th of July Fire- On-track handle up – 2% Fair is operated by the non- works Spectacular, big name Competitive exhibits en- profit Fair Association with- 6:45 pm with a performance ment is now strictly en- munity Band directed by concerts and “best seats” tries – 18,181 out any tax funding from the by Suzanna Spring & The forcing the ordinance on Bob Williams. Returning wristbands and the inau- Exhibitors – 4,868 government. It is ranked one Surly Jack@sses, a group of public alcohol possession bands include LunaFish with gural season of Oak Tree Jr. Livestock Auction – of the Top 50 North Ameri- versatile Bay Area players: and consumption through its Woodstock rock sound, horseracing, in addition to $589,015.96 up 6% can Fairs. The Fairgrounds Paul Schimmelman on bass, its alcohol safety and aware- Audio Illusion playing rock, many other aesthetic and Small animal sales – is home to the Oldest One- Art Thompson from Guitar ness program. pop and blues tunes from operational improvements, $52,297.12 up 32% Mile Race Track in America. Player magazine on electric "Tuesday Tunes with a the past, and the smooth all contributed to the fairgo- Fine Art sales – $16,616 Visit the Fair’s website at guitar, with drummer Joe Twist" will bring you 11 pre- jazz music of Azure Af- ers’ experience this year and up 17% www.AlamedaCountyFair. O’Loughlin, pedal steel sentations, including groups finity. New groups include resulted in increased atten- Contest entries – 1,221 com or call 925-426-7600 player John Gay, and vio- that performed last year and the exciting and colorful dance and sales throughout. up 124% for more information. linist Jim Hurley. The band added groups that feature Japanese drum group Eden Fair staff noted, “It was adds groove, grit, killer solos some of Livermore’s own Aoba Taiko and a Hawaiian and harmonies to Spring’s cultural arts organizations. cultural preservation group brooding lyrics and earworm The schedule features Halau Makana Lani. Rotary Announces Mini-Grants melodies. Suzanna Spring & an eclectic mix of cultural The series ends Septem- The Surly Jack@sses were programming from LCAC ber 30. The Rotary Club of for the toolshed. These are just some of featured performers on the groups, ranging from an Patrons are encouraged Livermore Valley has an- Keith Pickering-Walters the many community causes SonyCity stage in 2013 at interactive African drum to pick up dinner to-go from nounced the recipients of its attended the Rotary meeting that the Livermore Valley the South by Southwest Mu- circle (Cheza Nami), folk- one of the many Downtown Spring Mini-Grants Program morning to accept $1000 for Rotary Club contributes to sic Festival in Austin, and loric dance from the His- Livermore restaurants and for local community causes. a camera purchase for the through fund-raising and continue to bring their roots panic Heritage Center, a bring it with them to the Chrissy Booe, a special Granada video production grants. Livermore-Valley rock / California jangle pop six-piece jazz band (Secret Plaza. ABC Music, The education teacher at Grana- class. Keith is preparing his Rotary also contributes to in- sound to festivals, clubs and Tattoo) featuring Livermore- Last Word, Patxi’s and The da High School whose stu- students ready for the next ternational projects such as places where cool original Amador Symphony Nick Independent are sponsors dents are between 18-22 and step in their career in video assisting in the manufactur- music is appreciated. James on bass and a concert of “Tuesday Tunes with a described as “transitional,” broadcasting. ing of clean stove factories Catherine Ndungu-Case, from the Pleasanton Com- Twist." received one of the grants. Lesa Johnson represents in Mexico and contributing LCAC’s volunteer manager She is trying to help them the Tri-Valley’s Head Start to the eradication of polio of the schedule comments, develop life skills. Program, the Community worldwide. "Everybody I have talked to One of the key program Association for Preschool For more information is so excited about getting components is a garden at- Education (CAPE). She was about Rotary and how the these concerts going again. tached to their classroom, so present at the Livermore Livermore Valley Club helps It has been hard work for our they were in need of a shed Valley Rotary meeting to ac- (continued from page 9) aptly named as it is situated local community and com- team, but I think it will be just below the summit of to put all their tools away, cept a grant of $500 to build munity projects, visit www. well worth the effort." visit worldofchildren.org/ Highland Peak. That means making the area safer, es- a covered sandbox. The Club LivermoreValleyRotary.org No alcohol will be al- pecially for those with lim- awardsceremony. that this property, which is will also help construct the or send an email inquiry to lowed outside of the per- not yet open to the public, ited mobility. The Club was Since 1998, World of sandbox once it arrives at Info@RotaryClubofLiver- mitted restaurant areas. The offers amazing rarely seen happy to contribute $622.94 the site. Children Award has granted moreValley.com . Livermore Police Depart- more than $6 million in cash views. The distance of the grants and program support hike is short but is strenuous to 100 humanitarian leaders due to the incredibly steep who are the driving force topography. Scrambling up behind programs serving steep water drainages will be children worldwide. The a feature of the hike. Join all- organization’s exhaustive star Stewardship Committee research and vetting of in- member, Bob Cooper, who dividuals has been hailed knows the landscape better by leading philanthropic than anyone. The Pleasanton Relay Please RSVP to smdin- For Life will be held organizations. Most recently, The Huff- [email protected] at Pleasanton Middle ington Post named World of or (925) 947-3535. School starting at 9 Children Award’s Founders, On Sat., July 26 a family a.m. on July 19 and Harry Leibowitz and Kay hike in Castle Rock Park concluding at 9 a.m. Isaacson-Leibowitz, one of will take place from 9 a.m. on July 20. Teams of the United States’ most in- to noon. See where owls and people will camp out spiring “power couples” for bluebirds nest, and where around the track with their lifetime commitment there is a sulfur spring that members of each team to improving the lives of was used to cure ailments. Learn how early Indians taking turns walking vulnerable children around the world. used plants in their daily around the track. The lives and see where they goal is to raise funds to would grind their seeds. It help fight cancer. The Hikes Offered will be at an easy pace with Save Mount Diablo is photo at right was taken a lot of stops to see and learn offering several hikes. along the way. Bring sun- by Doug Jorgensen A walk in the Highland screen, hat, water and snack. during last year's Relay Springs property will be Please RSVP to smdinfo@ for Life. held from 9 a.m. to noon SaveMountDiablo.org or on Sat., July 19. The site is (925) 947-3535. The Independent, JULY 17, 2014 - PAGE 11

hereby registered by the :s/: Rajnish Khanna, CEO business as: Living Oak De- Present Name: Travis T. Nutter, 104 Creigh- locations will showcase cats ANNOUNCEMENTS LEGAL NOTICES following owner(s): This statement was filed with signs, 11707 Zapata Court, Amy Christine Swan ton Way, Danville, CA 94506 only: Petsmart in Dublin from FOR INFORMATION Maryna Agayeva, 4847 Hop- the County Clerk of Alameda Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby Proposed Name: This business is conducted 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet 155) NOTICES PLACING LEGAL yard Rd #4214, Pleasanton, on June 2, 2014. Expires registered by the following Brigid Eileen Swan by an Individual Extreme in Livermore from “NOTICE TO READERS: NOTICES CA 94588 June 2, 2019. owner(s): The registrant began to 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, California law requires that Call 925-243-8000 This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. Michael Robert Livingston, 2.THE COURT ORDERS that transact business using the cats are available at Petsmart contractors taking jobs that by an Individual 3657. Published June 26, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11707 Zapata Court, Dublin, all persons interested in this fictitious business name(s) in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, total $500 or more (labor The registrant has not yet July 3, 10, 17, 2014. NAME STATEMENT CA 94568 matter appear before this listed above on 10/15/2005. and Pet Extreme in Livermore and/or materials) be licensed begun to transact business FILE NO. 492792 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted court Signature of Registrants from 12:00 to 4:00. For more by the Contractors State using the fictitious business The following person(s) NAME STATEMENT by an Individual at the hearing indicated :s/: Travis T. Nutter information, call Terry at License Board. State law name listed above. doing business as: Indigo FILE NO. 492313 The registrant has not yet below This statement was filed with (925)487-7279 or visit our also requires that contractors Signature of Registrants Moon, 3440 Stanley Blvd, The following person(s) doing begun to transact business to show cause, if any, why the the County Clerk of Alameda website at www.tvar.org include their license numbers :s/: Maryna Agayeva petition for change of name on all advertising. Check your Pleasanton, CA 94566, is business as: Raja Liquor & using the fictitious business on June 12, 2014. Expires FERAL CAT FOUNDATION This statement was filed with contractor’s status at www. hereby registered by the Grocery #4, 4068 East Av- name listed above. should not be granted. Any June 12, 2019. Cat & kitten adoptions now the County Clerk of Alameda cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- following owner(s): enue, Livermore, CA 94550, Signature of Registrants person objecting to the name The Independent Legal No. at the new Livermore Petco on June 18, 2014. Expires CSLB (2752). Unlicensed Linda Mansour, 535 Rosso is hereby registered by the :s/: Michael Livingston changes described above 3664. Published July 10, on Saturdays from 10:00AM June 18, 2019. persons taking jobs less Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94566 following owner(s): This statement was filed with must file a written objection 17, 24, 31, 2014. to 2:30PM. We have many The Independent Legal No. that includes the reasons for than $500 must state in their This business is conducted Raj Kumar Singh, 3850 Yale the County Clerk of Alameda STATEMENT OF adorable, tame kittens that 3655. Published June 26, the objection at least two advertisements that they are by an Individual Way, Livermore, CA 94550 on June 24, 2014. Expires ABANDONMENT have been tested for FIV & July 3, 10, 17, 2014. court not licensed by the Contrac- The registrant has not yet This business is conducted June 24, 2019. OF USE OF FELV, altered & vaccinated. days before the matter is tors State License Board.” begun to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS We also have adult cats scheduled to be heard and using the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT The registrant has not yet 3660. Published July 3, 10, NAME & ranch cats for adoption. must appear at the hearing to name listed above. FILE NO. 493018 begun to transact business 17, 24, 2014. FILE NO. 445781 REAL ESTATE The following person(s) doing using the fictitious business show cause why the petition Signature of Registrants FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) has Inland Valley business as: Tous Les Jours, name listed above. should not be granted. If no SERVICES :s/: Linda Mansour NAME STATEMENT (have) abandoned the use of Publishing Co. 7151 Amador Plaza Road, Signature of Registrants written objection is timely TRENCHING This statement was filed with FILE NO. 492639 the Fictitious Business Name: Client Code:04126-00001 Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby :s/: Raj Singh filed, 4” wide up to 24” deep the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing Dogtopia of Pleasanton, 7132 Re: Legal Notice for on June 13, 2014. Expires registered by the following This statement was filed with business as: Plumbscapes the court may grant the peti- Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, Ditch Wtich will fit through tion without a hearing. 36” gate Classified Ads June 13, 2019. owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda Construction, 5713 Running CA 94588. The Federal Fair Housing NOTICE OF HEARING (510)952-6589 The Independent Legal No. JHC Ventures, LLC, 7151 on June 2, 2014. Expires Hills Ave, Livermore, CA The Fictitious business Name Act, Title VII of the Civil 3653. Published June 26, Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, June 2, 2019. 94551, is hereby registered a. Date: 10/10/2014 Statement for the Partnership Time: 8:45 AM Rights Act of 1964, and state July 3, 10, 17, 2014. CA 94568 The Independent Legal No. by the following owner(s): was filed on 12/10/2010 in the EMPLOYMENT law prohibit advertisements This business is conducted 3658. Published July 3, 10, Dept: 504 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (1)Jason Cornejo (2)Saman- County of Alameda. for housing and employment by a Limited liability company 17, 24, 2014. b. The address of the court is: 56) ADULT CARE NAME STATEMENT tha Cornejo, 5713 Running The full name of Registrant: that contain any preference, The registrant has not yet Hayward Hall of Justice FILE NO. 493015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Hills Ave, Livermore, CA Barnett Enterprise, 7132 Independent Contractors limitation or discrimination begun to transact business 24405 Amador Street The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT 94551 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, Wanted based on protected classes, using the fictitious business Hayward, CA 94544 ing business as: Tier 1 Elec- FILE NO. 493273 This business is conducted CA, 94588 Senior Home Health Care including race, color, religion, name listed above. trical Services, 307 Bernal The following person(s) doing by Married Couple Signature of Registrant: Must have experience sex, handicap, familial status Signature of Registrants 3.a. A copy of this Order To Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, business as: AAA Cleaners, The registrant has not yet /s/: Debrah A. Barnett, Presi- Senior Solutions, Inc or national origin. IVPC does :s/: Jae J. Choi, Managing Show Cause shall be pub- is hereby registered by the 1170 Catalina Dr, Apt 17, begun to transact business dent (925)443-3101 not knowingly accept any Member lished at least once each following owner(s): Livermore, CA 94550, is using the fictitious business This statement was filed with advertisements that are in This statement was filed with week Troy Donoghue, 307 Bernal hereby registered by the name listed above. the County Clerk of Alameda BE WARY of out of area violation of the law. the County Clerk of Alameda for four successive weeks Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 following owner(s): Signature of Registrant(s) on June 16, 2014. Expires companies. Check with the on June 19, 2014. Expires prior This business is conducted Arunesh Prasad, 1170 Cata- :s/: Jason Cornejo June 16, 2019. local Better Business Bureau June 19, 2019. to the date set for hearing on by an Individual lina Dr, Apt 17, Livermore, This statement was filed with The Independent Le- before you send money or The Independent Legal No. the petition in the following The registrant began to CA 94550 the County Clerk of Alameda gal No. 3665. Published fees. Read and understand 3656. Published June 26, newspaper of general circu- transact business using the This business is conducted on June 9, 2014. Expires July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014. any contracts before you July 3, 10, 17, 2014. lation, printed in this county. fictitious business name(s) by an Individual June 9, 2019. sign. Shop around for rates. The Independent Legal No. The Independent listed above on 06/19/2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The registrant has not yet Dated: July 3, 2014 ANIMALS TO PLACE TO PLACE Signature of Registrants NAME STATEMENT begun to transact business 3662. Published July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014. /s/: Winifred Y. Smith 2) CATS/ DOGS CLASSIFIED AD A :s/: Troy Donoghue, Owner FILE NO. 492348 using the fictitious business Judge of the Superior Court Call (925)243-8000 This statement was filed with The following person(s) doing name listed above. ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE The Independent MERCHANDISE the County Clerk of Alameda business as: GotLocal, 561 Signature of Registrants FOR CHANGE OF NAME Legal No. 3663 adoption information contact CLASSIFIED on June 19, 2014. Expires S. M Street, Livermore, CA :s/: Arunesh Prasad Case No. HG14731590 Published July 10, 17, 24, Valley Humane Society at 127) LOST/ FOUND June 19, 2019. 94550, is hereby registered This statement was filed with (925)426-8656. AD IN SUPERIOR COURT OF 31, 2014. LOST The Independent Legal No. by the following owner(s): the County Clerk of Alameda CALIFORNIA, Adopt a new best friend: BELOVED CAT 3654. Published June 26, Global Food Scholar, Inc, on June 25, 2014. Expires COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE NAME STATEMENT TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal All white with blue eyes July 3, 10, 17, 2014. 561 S. M Street, Livermore, June 25, 2019. TO ALL INTERESTED Rescue, offers animals for CA 94550 The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 492739-40 Female INDEPENDENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PERSONS: adoption every Saturday This business is conducted 3659. Published July 3, 10, The following person(s) do- Her name is “Eva” NAME STATEMENT and Sunday, excluding most by a Corporation 17, 24, 2014. ing business as: (1)Golden Lost in area of K Street Call FILE NO. 492944 1.Petitioner: holidays. On Saturdays from The registrant has not yet Bear Cabinetry (2)Triaxis between 5th & 6th Streets The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Amy Christine Swan 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are begun to transact business CNC Services, 5542 Brisa Livermore (925)243-8000 ing business as: It’s All About NAME STATEMENT filed a petition with this court available at the Pleasanton using the fictitious business St., Livermore, CA 94550, Reward offered Dancing, 2466 8th Street, FILE NO. 493161 for a decree changing names Farmers Market at W. An- name listed above. is hereby registered by the Please call Nancy Livermore, CA 94550, is The following person(s) doing as follows: gela and First Streets. Two Signature of Registrants following owner(s): (925)487-7620

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Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 52 SABRINA BASCOM Dublin Sees Vineyard Potential, otherMajor EBRD holdings in- adjacent Contra Costa Coun - the whole development, said ty, forming an even larger parcel is 236 acres. It is com - city officials. holding that would provide prised of 7.6 acres in creek POTENTIAL FOR 1650 recreational activities for the (925) 337-0194 Open Space(EIR). in OK for MollerACRES FOR E.B.R.P.D. Ranch - The Moller subdivision side trail open space, 1 acre The most significant open Tri-Valley. The Dublin City Council neighborhood park, and 136- Ayn Wieskamp, the Val was approved five years approved a revised plan for- acres of rural residential/ag space connected to Moller ley's representative on the- ago. The new plan reduces the Moller Ranch subdivi ricultural open space. Ranch is 1650 acres north EBRPD board, told the In maximum allowed density [email protected] sion, reducing its density, The 136 acres is not and east of the development, dependent, "We don't have from a maximum of 684 to and giving the green light zoned for dedicated open- just outside the city. the land yet. There has been 478 homes. That land is projected Find Out What's to two important open space Developer Braddock and space, but given the agri a lot of discussion at the city areas. - cultural zoning in hopes that to go to East Bay Regional council. The council wants it DRE#01848451 Logan's plan comes in well Happening The council voted unani it would attract vineyard Park District (EBRPD), and to happen. There has to be an below that cap, with 370- (See DUBLIN, page 4) mously for the change at its operators. That would add serve as an open space buffer Check Out Section A single family homes pro Dec. 18 meeting. Included- to the Valley industry and- for northeast Dublin. Section A is filled with posed for 79.6 acres, for an The land would link to in the vote were an altera nicely complement the ag information about arts, average density of 4.6 units tion in the East Dublin plan ricultural historical theme of 101 E. Vineyard Ave people, entertainment and per acre. special events. There are and the General Plan, and The total Moller Ranch education stories, a variety approval of a supplemental Axis of features, and the arts and environmental impact report #103, Livermore, CA entertainment and bulletin Growing board. to Meet The Need County Fair 2012 was a significant Manager Will year at Axis Community Health, with more people Donna Garrison Lead State Fair using services than ever be- Tammy Yau & Steven Wang, CPA Rick Pickering, who has managed the Alameda fore. Axis provided 38,000 County Fair in Pleasanton medical visits; 7,000 mental (925) 980-0273 for the past 14 years, will health visits for children, have a new job on Dec. 28 adults and families; 4,800 Real Estate & Property -- manager of the California teen drug and alcohol visits;- State Fair. 22,000 adult drug and alco Susan Schall Pickering said that he is hol visits; and 36,000 WIC looking forward to the chal- nutrition visits. lenge of helping the state Management Services “Each month, 300 new fair, known as Cal Expo, rise medical patients came to (925) 519-8226 again in attendance. The state fair reported Axis,” said Sue Compton, more than 1 million in at- Axis CEO. “To meet this tendance at a peak about 10 need, we expanded evening Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at years ago, said Pickering. and weekend hours. In (925) 583-3086 / (408) 309-8920 That number has declined fact, the need for affordable steadily to 736,000 in 2011, primary medical care is so www.FabulousProperties.net according to Venues Today, acute, particularly for low- a publication devoted to Photo - Doug Jorgensen income and uninsured Tri- coverage of the sports and Valley residents, that we’ve- entertainment industry's live CaGoldenProperties.com begun planning for an ad CA LIC#’s: 01735040, 01713497 locations. - Cal Expo attendance de ditional clinic set to open in clined because of tougher 2014, which will double our service capacity.” BRE#01260501 / BRE#01368485 economic times in the Sac- Friends and family gathered to welcome home Marine Lance Corporal Anthony Fernandes (AJ) of Livermore. ramento area. Axis purchased a build- Pickering will replace- He is returning from deployment in Afghanistan. AJ serves with the HMLA-469 Helicopter Squadron, Marine Air ing at 5925 W. Las Positas Norb Bartosik, who is re Group 39, 3rd Marine Air Wing. The ceremony was hosted by the Livermore Military Families organization. He Blvd. in Hacienda Business tiring. He will face a new was met at a downtown business, then escorted to his home. Park. When renovated it set of circumstances at Cal will include 28 exam rooms, Expo. The county fair is a - 8 mental health counseling - tools needed by California non-profit, and has paid its rooms, a pharmacy and own way for many years,- California Utilities Partner with Lawrenceto achieve aggressive renew domain expertise in engi able energy and greenhouse other services. The overall including the capital im neering and applied science. - provements to facilities. The Livermore to ImproveThe CPUC approved State’s- Energy Gridgas goals; application of the project cost is $9 million. The collaborative project country’s most sophisticated The new facility will signifi fair is run by directors from California utilities will funding for a five-year re will tap LLNL expertise throughout the county, who cyber security technology cantly impact healthcare in use the advanced technolo- search and development to develop new tools and hire the general manager. agreement between Pacific to the state’s energy grid, the Tri-Valley. More people- Rebecca L. Evans gies and expertise of Law- techniques to address chal- Cal Expo is owned by Gas and Electric Company,- which relies increasingly on will be able to access pri ® the state, so state money is rence Livermore National lenges California faces as it digital systems; planning for - Laboratory to improve the Southern California Edi implements its clean energy mary and preventive care, REALTOR LIC.#01498025 used, although the objective son Company, San Diego widespread deployment of resulting in better health is for the fair to be self-sup efficiency, security and policy agenda. Gas and Electric Company, Called California Energy electric transportation;build a smarter and outcomes. When people porting, said Pickering. The safety of the state’s utility helping to - systems under an agreement and Lawrence Livermore Systems for the 21st Century (See AXIS, page 12) governor appoints the board (LLNL). The grant will energy system that will ac of directors. approved last Thursday by - (CES-21), the initiative is Pickering said that his the California Public Utili- provide the utilities with expected to yield benefits (See ENERGY GRID, page 4) proudest achievements at ties Commission (CPUC). access to LLNL techno including: creation of the 925.784.2870 the county fair have been The agreement will provide- logical capabilities, such as "so many things we have up to $150 million in fund supercomputing, and related done so very well to become ing over five years. the fastest growing fair in www.rebeccalevans.com North America in the past four years." Pickering credited his Castlewood Appeals staff, the 26-member fair 1983 Second St, Livermore board, and the support he has received from other officials Ruling on Lockoutment lockout during contract and the community for the Castlewood Country Club negotiations in 2010 was success. will appeal a National Labor legal or not. An NLRB judge "There are more than Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that it was illegal. 3000 fairs in North America. ruling that declared its lock- Castlewood disputes that Livermore Valley Real Estate Specialist We are ranked 33rd, which out of union employees to finding. puts us in the top 1 percent," If the illegality of the - be illegal. said Pickering. Unite Here Local 2850 lockout stands, Castlewood In addition to being a lo president Wei-Ling Huber would have to pay the locked cation for the fair in summer, out employees the wages and the stabling of horses told The Independent that she received a courtesy call they would have earned be- year-round, the fairgrounds fore they came back to work Photo - Doug Jorgensen in Pleasanton play host to- from Castlewood manager Cindy Greci Dominic Greci Jerry Olson notifying her of Oct. 16, some 25 months community events and com after the lockout began. - mercial shows more than the filing. Some of the 61 employ 300 days each year. The appeal was turned in Success is "all about the ees went on to other jobs Dawn softened the colors of the hills as seen from May Nissen Road. - Dec. 21, the last day that it some point during the people that surround you.- could be. at REALTOR®, GRI REALTOR®, GRI (See LOCKOUT, page 4) a final draft for the Trans There is not much great At issue in the appeal is- - - event that included wine, portation Expenditure Plan ness without them," said whether or not the manage (TEP), which would deter Pickering. The fair em food, and fun. - laboratories. 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Cabaret Style Performance Features Music of Stephen Sondheim The Firehouse Arts Cen- theater." He is the winner chase tickets on the main $22 balcony. Tickets may Annie Wu ter Cabaret Series presents of an Academy Award, eight floor. (Balcony seats will re- be purchased online at www. Society Cabaret’s tribute Tony Awards, eight Grammy main theater-style seating.) firehousearts.org up to two to the songs of the iconic Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and The Cellar Door, which hours prior to the perfor- Another Honor for American musical theater the Laurence Olivier Award. operates concessions at the mance, by phone at (925) composer Stephen Sond- For this summer series, Firehouse, will be on hand 931-4848, or in person at heim at a 2 p.m. performance the Firehouse Arts Center with small plates, choco- the Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton's Annie Wu on Sunday, July 27. Theater is transformed from lates, wine and other bever- Box Office, 4444 Railroad From West Side Story, Flutist Annie Wu of Pleasanton is one of nine 2014 traditional row-style seating ages available for purchase. Avenue, Pleasanton. The Company, Sweeney Todd, into a cabaret/club setting, General admission tick- Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competi- entrance to free parking is A Little Night Music and complete with tables and ets are $27.00 for main on Spring Street near First tion Winners. Into the Woods, this pro- chairs for patrons who pur- floor (table) seating, and Street. Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis, in conjunc- lific lyricist and composer tion with Yamaha’s Band and Orchestral Division, has done it all. With songs announced the winners. Since 1988, the YYPA like Send in the Clowns, Program has recognized outstanding young jazz, clas- Comedy Tonight! and I’m sical and contemporary musicians. Still Here, the production Recorded submissions are evaluated by a panel of also spotlights other classic national celebrity musicians and Yamaha Performing Sondheim shows includ- ing Follies, A Funny Thing Artists. This year, the judges selected nine winners Happened on the Way to the and nine honorable mention recipients. The winners Forum, and Merrily We Roll received an all-expense paid trip to the YYPA Cel- Along. ebration Weekend, June 21-24, 2014, which included G. Scott Lacy heads the rehearsals, master classes, social events and work- cast of some of San Fran- shops focused on how to establish and propel a career cisco's finest singers from in music. Society Cabaret's original “Supporting young musicians and music educa- production, as they bring this tion is the core of what we do at Yamaha,” said John rich songbook to life. Wittmann, director of artist relations and education, Sondheim is described by Frank Rich of the New York Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis. “This program Times as "now the greatest (continued on page 4) and perhaps best-known art- ist in the American musical 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 Pleasanton Taking Applications for Two New Teen Poets Laureate

The City of Pleasanton Valley and Foothill, will to develop and foster an is now accepting applica- be selected to serve. Ap- appreciation for compos- tions for two Teen Poets plicant must be enrolled ing, reading, reciting, and Laureate to serve for the and in good standing at listening to poetry. 2014-2015 academic their respective school. Examples of proj- year. Incoming high The deadline for applica- ects that the Teen Poet school juniors and seniors tions to be submitted is Laureates can lead are: who enjoy writing and Friday, August 1. casual poetry readings are interested in contrib- The purpose of the and gatherings on their uting to their community Pleasanton Teen Poet school campus as well as are encouraged to apply. Laureate program is to middle and elementary Photos feature performances from last year's 'Ballet on the Green.' One student from each promote writing among schools; assisting middle city high school, Amador young adults, and help school teachers with “Ballet on the Green” presented by poetry programs at their school sites; collaborat- Le Tableau Magnifique Ballet Company ing with each other and/ or the adult Pleasanton Le Tableau Magnifique, the ballet company with Livermore School of Dance, will be Poet Laureate on poetry performing excerpts from its 2014 repertoire on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 5:30 pm at Shea Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater. workshops, open mics, or Dances from “The Village” will highlight classical ballet, while “Mystique” will show- community poetry slams. case contemporary styles set to music by Cyndi Lauper, The Cure, and Annie Lennox. The Events may be held on dancers will also offer an encore performance of excerpts from “The Magic Lamp," complete school campuses or at city with beach balls, gypsies, and a genie. The evening will close with the powerhouse piece, operated facilities. “Tribal," which blends ballet with African dance. The Pleasanton Teen Le Tableau Magnifique Ballet Company dancers have performed and volunteered at Poet Laureates serve in local charitable venues, including The Taylor Family Foundation, Relay for Life, Rose- conjunction with and un- wood Gardens, Heritage Estates, The Livermore Art Association, Kids Against Hunger, der the supervision of the Shepherd’s Gate, and Valleycare Medical Foundation. current Pleasanton Poet Admission to “Ballet on the Green” is free. Pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket, and Laureate and city staff. enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of downtown Livermore while watching talented and en- tertaining dancers perform. Volunteer service hours The Shea Stage is located at 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore. can be earned if desired. Applicants will be asked to submit two short samples of their poetry or prose, a short state- ment about the reason they are applying for the post, and what project(s) they would like to pursue during their term. In ad- dition, they will submit a list of the school courses and activities they will be participating in during the Performing during student art month. 2014-2015 academic year. Information and ap- The purpose of the Pleasanton Teen Poet plication: http://www.fire- Laureate program is to promote writing housearts.org/programs/ among young adults, and help to develop literary-arts, or contact and foster an appreciation for composing, Julie Finegan, (925) reading, reciting, and listening to poetry. 931-4849 or jfinegan@ cityofpleasantonca.gov.

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By Susan Steinberg they meet. Those who have The sensational Elissa Unconstrained by social Rejoice, all who love a enjoyed “Taming of The Beth Stebbins returns to the politeness, she can show great drama, crackling wit, Shrew” or “Much Ado” company as such a feisty a kaleidoscopic range of and snappy reparteé! Jane will delight in the same sympathetic Lizzy that emotions when alone. In Austen’s famous novel, witty conversational spar- she seems born to play the Darcy’s presence, however, Pride and Prejudice, is be- ring of a perfectly suited part. She repeatedly breaks she maintains the proper ing brought to joyous life pair who cannot reconcile the “4th wall," turning to deportment of a lady taught by Livermore’s Shake- themselves to an obvious speak to the audience, and to frame her nastiest retorts speare Associates, and it’s a “match made in heaven." even asks their advice, a surefire hit! As their lives cross great directorial touch. (continued on page 4) Austen fan or not, and separate, then come everyone in the audience together again, the pattern was giggling, or LOL at the echoes the complex struc- BANKHEAD THEATER humor of both the dialogue tures of a Regency dance. and the outrageously funny In fact, three balls are people. Those who had actually staged to period- season seen any of the countless style music, demonstrating 13 /14 film or video versions, in- the rigid formality of the cluding this reviewer, were era’s dances, as well as Benefit featuring Legendary Jazz Artist completely charmed by the strictly-ordered rules Barbara Dane meeting the actual charac- of England’s class system. ters “in person," interacting Each person had to be House Rent Party in vivid stage portrayals. aware of his or her position saturday jul 19 at 7:30pm Cleverly adapted as a and maintain the proper Performance at the Bothwell Arts Center script by Christina Calvit place in both. A mis-step and brilliantly directed by was not tolerated, as it Ginny Reed, the com- would upset the structure of Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre plex storyline was clearly polite society. Shrek THE MUSICAL presented by an excel- Thomas Gorrebeeck as Mr. Darcy and Elissa Beth In this context, Mr. jul 19,25,26 at 8pm lent cast plus the running Stebbins as Elizabeth Bennett appear in Pride and Darcy’s refusal to dance jul 20,27 at 2pm commentary of the snoopy with unfamiliar ladies aug 1,2 at 8pm Prejudice. Photo - Gregg Le Blanc “townspeople." Each actor would seem dreadfully aug 3 at 2pm conveyed a distinct person- impolite, but Lizzy’s pert ality with every word and library for peace and sanity, will preserve their home remarks also set her apart gesture. comforted only by Lizzy, and property. Since he is a as “not following the rules” Legends of American Folk Music This was especially his one intelligent child. He condescending snob, fawn- of etiquette. However Mr. New Christy helpful in defining the five refuses to be a party to his ing sycophant to his noble Darcy’s wealth and position Bennet sisters: Lizzy, the wife’s desperate schemes to patroness, and personally make him believe that he is Minstrels thursday jul 24 at 7:30pm strong-minded and out- marry off their daughters to ludicrous, Lizzie rejects entitled to do as he pleases, spoken eldest; sister Jane, rich men. As a male of his his proposal, delighting her while Lizzy’s inherent the sweet girlish romantic; time, he does not fully ap- father but infuriating her sense of fairness makes her Punk Rock Innovators bookish bespectacled Mary, preciate the serious plight mother. Instead he mar- intolerant of his rudeness always ready with a prim of girls with little dowry ries Lizzy’s dear friend to “social inferiors.” The The Tubes saturday aug 9 at 8pm moral observation, and who will lose their home Charlotte Lucas, also a way they circle each other, the giddy young Kitty and and the entire family estate poor girl, but one who is physically and verbally, Lydia, as boy-crazy as any upon his death. (The law of willing to “settle” for a as if in dance measures, is Alex Ramon modern teens. They have “entail” required property “good berth," unlike Lizzy, an amazing representation obviously inherited the to be inherited only by a whom she criticizes as too of the constraints of their #NewMagic sunday at 3pm worst traits of their mother, male relative; daughters, “picky." social worlds. Only in a aug 10 the feather-brained Mrs. who were entitled to noth- Lizzy has also refused Cinderella scenario could a Bennet, with a braying ing, had to catch a husband a much more attractive poor but worthy young lady laugh that embarrasses her to support them.) suitor, the handsome, vault into the privileged noble, and exceedingly family and convulses the Of course when Mr. ranks of nobility or even call 925.373.6800 click www.bankheadtheater.org wealthy Mr. Darcy. She audience with laughter. Collins, the clergyman who royalty. Wishful think- come by 2400 First Street / Livermore The only sensible mem- is the closest male heir, has overheard his scornful ing? Not in light of Kate ber of the family is poor comes to visit, Mrs. Bennet disdain of the local ladies, Middleton’s story. Little Mr. Bennet, so appalled by is anxious to introduce her herself included, and wonder that this novel has all his foolish females that girls, hoping that one of thereafter crosses verbal retained such a strong fol- he habitually retreats to his them, by marrying him, swords with him whenever lowing. 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014

REVIEW (continued from page 3) in polite language. Gardiner, (the girl’s aunt), an entry into Lizzy’s good As Darcy, newcomer and most triumphantly as graces and heart for Darcy Thomas Gorrebeeck the horribly haughty Lady himself. captures the perfect tone de Bourgh, embodying all As a townperson/ser- of haughty disdain morph- the hateful snobbery and vant, veteran thespian Wil- ing into reluctant romance. imperious manner of privi- liam J. Wolak once again His superb acting showed leged nobility at its worst. distinguishes himself as an the conflicting emotions Lindsey Marie Schmeltzer actor who can rivet audi- beneath his carefully- does an amazing switch ence attention with a single controlled public persona, from silly young Kitty word or simple move- as well as the struggles Bennet to the snobbish and ment. Also note the perfect against his patrician nastily caustic Caroline period costumes, each upbringing, sense of class Bingley. With no chance to accurately representing the Pictured are G. King (top propriety, and distaste for change costume, she differ- wearer’s stratified social the vulgar Bennets. entiates each character by rank, creations of Jonathan left), Rocky LaPorte (right) facial expression and vocal Singer. Christopher Kriz’s and Miles Weber (lower Austen and her inter- preters have presented, tone –BRAVA! original music is also in left). (without preaching) Caroline’s brother, the appropriate Regency style, the social mores of the amiable Mr. Bingley, is the as are the dances. The Regency Period, when good-natured and sociable cast has been carefully “accomplished” young Glenn Stott, playing a role rehearsed in the intricate ladies were taught a veneer similar to his boyish Count steps and figures that made of education, so they Claudio in “Much Ado”. dancing such an approved could ornament (but never The versatile Lucas Hatton courting ritual. disturb) the lives of their is cast counter to his evil As Bingley, Jane, Darcy, eventual spouses. Austen character (Don John) in and Lizzy move through a shows us a woman much “Much Ado” as the scene- simple dance-like pattern, like herself, a free-spirited stealing Mr. Collins, the Bingley finally proposes independent thinker who preening/obsequious cleric to a delighted Jane and refuses to meet a man on whose exaggerated bows Darcy, daring to ask Lizzy any other terms than true are so leggy and ludicrous. a second time, is met with equality, like Shakespeare’s Pontificating with a pecu- acceptance, sealed with a Beatrice or Kate. How liar vocal tone, he reduces hearty kiss. Both acknowl- pleased she would be to his listeners to hysterics. edge their personal failings see her characters brought His carefully considered of pride and prejudice, Show Added for Rocky PaPorte to life, drawing such bril- speech describing his rea- and realize how basically liant sparks for a delighted sons for marrying is itself similar they are, like Bea- modern audience. worth the price of admis- trice and Benedick. What Performance at Firehouse The other cast members sion. an amazing parallel to the are uniformly excellent. Jeremy Tribe Gallardo, Bard’s famous pairs. The Firehouse Arts Center has added a 10:00 p.m. seating for the big Rocky LaPorte Tim Ackerman as the the Borachio of “Much Sadly, theatergoers show on Saturday, July 19, in the Firehouse Theater. long-suffering Mr. Ben- Ado," is once again a have only one weekend From NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Chicago comedian Rocky LaPorte is slated to net makes the most of his slick conniver playing the to reserve tickets for this bring his everyman, streetwise style of comedy to the Firehouse. Opening for LaPorte rueful paterfamilias role, “charming” Mr. Wickham. captivating comedy. With is Bay Area favorite and Vallejo native Myles Weber. G. King hosts. while newcomer Gwen Kat Cordes as Jane Bennet sold-out houses the first Full second show has been added at 10:00 p.m. General admission “late show deal” Loeb as his wife is divinely feelingly portrays a sweetly weekend, demand will be tickets are $18.00 for main floor (table) seating, and $14 balcony. Tickets may be purchased zany, with her wild chortle, loving and naïve young heavy, so place an order online at www.firehousearts.org up to two hours prior to the performance, by phone at (925) and madly mobile fea- lady who suffers a hurtful ASAP at 925-443-2273 or 931-4848, or in person at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, tures – enough to drive betrayal, much like her www.Livermoreshakes.org. Pleasanton. Box Office hours are Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 any sensible man to his Hero in “Much Ado," but Final performances will be a.m.-4:00 p.m., and for two hours prior to the performance. The entrance to free parking books. Her change of heart with more scope of charac- July 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 is on Spring Street near First Street. NOTE: 8:00 p.m. seating is sold out. towards Darcy (“I hate the ter. Joy Clark is a mordant- PM at Concannon Vine- For this show, the Firehouse Arts Center theater is transformed from traditional row- very sight of him”) when ly funny Mary Bennet, tart- yard, 4570 Tesla Road, style seating into a cabaret/club setting, complete with tables and chairs for patrons who she sees him kissing Lizzy tongued and spinsterish. Livermore. Visitors can ar- purchase tickets on the main floor. (Balcony seats will remain theater-style seating.) The (“How rich Lizzy will be… Kristen Glass is delightful rive early and picnic, enjoy Cellar Door, which operates concessions at the Firehouse, will be on hand with small Such a charming man – so as the flirtatious and brain- coffee, tea, and cookies plates, chocolates, wine and other beverages available for purchase. handsome, so tall!”) is less youngest sister Lydia, at intermission, and rent Voted Comedy Central’s second most popular comedian in a nationwide poll, Rocky has hysterically funny, as is her whose elopement with Mr. blankets if it’s chilly. performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and had appearances on A&E’s Evening awkward welcome of Lady Wickham seems such a Just don’t miss this At The Improv and VH-1’s Stand-Up Spotlight, and sitcom appearances on Cheers and Catherine de Bourgh. disaster. But Mr. Darcy’s most sparkling theatrical his own NBC pilot called the Rocky LaPorte Show. Also debuting with this kind assistance smooths experience, the last at this Bay Area comedian Myles Weber will open the show for LaPorte, with G. King, another show is triple-threat actress over the awkward situa- beautiful venue. I guaran- Bay Area comedy club favorite, hosting the evening. Cynthia Lagodsinski, all tion, resulting in marriage tee you’re going to love it! solicitous affection as Mrs. for the reckless girl and

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ANNIE WU Pride and Prejudice: (continued from front page) has helped recognize, encourage, and propel young musicians toward even greater excellence in their pro- the Novel and the Play fessional careers.” Wu, 18, has also been selected as a National 2014 by Peggy Riley adopted the pose of the au- work, Tom Jones (published a lower social order. Eliza- Young Arts winner and 2014 Presidential Scholar in Dramaturge, Livermore thor of a memoir, writing his in 1749), as we would watch beth is inordinately proud the Arts. She graduated this year from Foothill High Shakespeare Festival stories – novels – in the first a play or a movie: Fielding of her powers of wit and School in Pleasanton. (Peggy Riley is pro- person, narratives which shows us his characters in discernment and is preju- At the age of 15, Annie won First Prize in the Na- duction dramaturge for purported to be the accounts action but does not show us diced against those who tional Flute Association’s High School Soloist Com- Shakespeare’s Associates/ of actual human events but their interiority, as do the she perceives as displaying petition in Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as the Livermore Shakespeare which were, in fact, fiction. letters in an epistolary novel. intolerance for others. Mr. prize for the NFA’s Best Performance of a New Work Festival. She conducts In 1740, Samuel Richard- The works of Richardson Darcy’s letter of explanation Commissioned. She was the youngest first prize winner research on background son, a master printer, made and Fielding illustrate the after Elizabeth refuses his in the competition's history. As a soloist, Annie has material – social, historical the leap to novelist with the major differences in nar- arrogant offer of marriage performed with the San Francisco Symphony, Vienna and literary contexts – for publication of Pamela: or, rative method of the early awakens in Elizabeth an International Orchestra, Diablo Valley Symphony, and the plays and provide these Virtue Rewarded. A couple novels. It was up to Jane understanding of her own San Jose Chamber Orchestra. materials and images to the of Richardson’s friends sug- Austen, and her predecessor misjudgments: “Vanity, not In addition to her solo career, Annie is a passionate cast and crew. Riley works gested he write “a little and model Fanny Burney, love, has been my folly.... orchestral musician. For four years, Annie was a mem- with the director and actors volume of letters,” to serve to consolidate these two Till this moment, I never ber of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, on studying, understanding, as models of instruction, forms. She (and Burney) knew myself.” performing in Davies Symphony Hall and on tour in and adapting texts. She including some to young adopted Fielding’s third When Elizabeth refuses the Berlin Philharmonic Hall, the Munich Philharmonic writes synopses and notes women who were “obliged person narration in order Mr. Darcy, she accuses him Hall, and the Salzburg Music Festival. This past sum- for the program and other to go out to service,” as he to maintain the detached of not behaving in a “gen- mer, Annie was a member of the inaugural season of writing tasks as they come phrased it. Inspired by cre- attitude to the story and, tleman-like manner.” Mr. Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the USA along.) ating these letters, he wrote at the same time, to offer a Darcy, then, is forced to and performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, “Oh! It is only a novel! Pamela, an epistolary novel comic and objective view. face his own shortcomings. DC; the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall in London; . . . only some work in composed of a series of let- Here, Austen made the es- “Those were your words,” the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory; and the which the greatest powers ters written back and forth sential contribution to the he tells Elizabeth. “You Mariinsky II Theater in St. Petersburg. of the mind are displayed, between a number of char- development of the novel: know not, you can scarcely Since starting the flute at age 8, Annie has garnered in which the most thor- acters concerning a young she does not include the par- conceive, how they have many awards including first prizes of the American ough knowledge of human maidservant whose country ticipating narrator, whether tortured me.” Pride, not Fine Arts Competition, Alexander & Buono Interna- nature, the happiest delin- master attempts to seduce memoir (DeFoe) or letter- consideration of others, had tional Flute Competition, International Independent eation of its varieties, the her. The concept of first writer (Fielding) –although been his folly. Music Competition Individualis, Music Teacher’s liveliest effusions of wit person narrative continued letters play a large part in her Pride and Prejudice has National Association Junior Woodwinds Competition, and humour, are conveyed from Defoe, but Richardson novels; she uses Fielding’s not been out of print since Young Artist Competition of the Etude Music Club of to the world in the best- expanded it to include more approach as third-person it was published in 1813; it Berkeley and Diablo Valley Symphony Young Artist chosen language.” Jane than one character/narrator. narrator, but with a differ- is one of the most popular Competition among others. In the fall, Annie will be at- Austen’s famous “defense Meanwhile, Henry Field- ence. Her technique was to novels in English literature. tending a five year dual degree program at Harvard and of the novel” appears in ing, who wrote political use free indirect discourse So, it must be with some New England Conservatory. Northanger Abbey, the first satire as well as satires of – the minds of the character trepidation that a playwright of her novels prepared for current arts and letters, an- and the narrator merge. In or adapter attempts to en- publication (1798-99) but gered by the success of Pride and Prejudice, for compass a beloved, 400- one of the last published in Richardson’s novel, took example, the story is es- page novel into a two-hour 1817-1818. Austen died in to writing novels himself sentially told through the play. We at the Livermore 1817; the novel was pub- in 1741, beginning with eyes of Elizabeth Bennet, Shakespeare Festival were Whistlestop Writers Open Mic lished posthumously, later an anonymous parody of but with the narrator acting delighted to find a script, at Swirl on the Square that year. Pamela. He followed up as analyst and commentator. the adaptation by Christina One of the most intrigu- with Joseph Andrews, con- This technique allows Calvit, which captures the ing aspects of Austen’s sidered to be the work that her to accentuate, for exam- spirits of both romantic and Whistlestop Writers, a new literary organization in the “defense” is her clear state- established him as an ac- ple, the transformations in social comedy in the novel. Tri-Valley, will host its third open mic for writers of all ment of what a novel is, in complished novelist. character of both Elizabeth Calvit studied the novel genres. The open mic will take place on Wednesday, July her view. The novel itself, Fielding’s contribution Bennet and Mr. Darcy. In closely for its core themes 23, 2014 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 as a genre, was still a rela- to the novel’s development the beginning of the novel, and then created an abstract, South Livermore Avenue, in downtown Livermore. tively new phenomenon in was to relate his tales in the both are guilty of both pride imaginative approach that Cynthia Patton, the event’s host, says, “This is a fun, literature. Daniel Defoe, third person; in other words, and prejudice. Mr. Darcy would lend itself to theatre welcoming event, perfect for anyone. Come join us for an often regarded as the first to report on the action of his is inordinately proud of his as an art form. Our audi- evening of great food, great wine, and great writing!” novelist (as we use the term characters rather than have place in the aristocracy, his ences have been apprecia- The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on the today), published Robinson the characters tell about status as a gentleman, and is tive and enthusiastic. Enjoy fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information go Crusoe in 1719, less than them in their own words. prejudiced against those of the show! to http://facebook.com/WhistlestopWriters 100 years earlier. Defoe We read his best-known 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014

Art Under the Oaks This Weekend Art Under the Oaks cel- ebrates its 28th anniver- sary under the cool, shady canopy of oak trees at Alden Lane Nursery on July 19 and 20 from 11 am to 4 pm. Close to 40 artists will have paintings, photogra- phy, jewelry, garden art, mosaics, glass work and decorative goards for sale. In addition, "The Biggest Little Rabbit Rescue in the East Bay" show will display the works of 20 artists in Ruthie's Room. At least

Attached photo of the 2012 event: Pictured lower left is "Emma" by Eileen Crowley. It is one of over 30 pieces of art donated to Rabbit Rescue for this fundraiser. 50% of the price of each Alden Lane Nursery is work sold from the bunny located at 981 Alden Lane show will be donated to East in Livermore, at the corner Bay Rabbit Rescue, which of Holmes and Alden Lane. works with the East County Overflow parking is avail- Animal Shelter in Dublin. able at Sunset Plaza, at the The Tri-Valley Woodcarvers corner of Concannon and will also demonstrate and Holmes in Livermore. A Local Livermore artist Larry Berger won the award for display their sculptures. free shuttle is offered to and Other activities include from Alden Lane Nursery Best of Show Fine art Furniture at this year's Marin wine tasting, fruit tasting, to the overflow parking. County Fair with his Green Folk art Day Sailor Boat face painting and music. Admission to the show is Cabinet. Larry also won 1st in Trash to Treasure for the There will be hourly raffle free. There is a fee for wine 3rd year and 2nd in Chair Art for the last 3 years. More prizes of $25 gift certificates tasting. of Larry's art work can be seen at intothewoodsstudio. to Alden Lane Nursery. On For more information, com. Sunday at 4 pm, a drawing visit aldenlane.com, liver- will be held for the grand moreartassociation.com or prize, an original piece of call the LAA Gallery at art valued at $200. 925-449-9927.

Carnival of Animals to Be Performed by Marionettes As Part of Summer Reading Program The “Fratello Mario- Duckling was written by the Fratello Marionettes to both featuring special events and nettes: Carnival of Animals” French composer Camille educate and delight. prizes for all ages. Sched- will perform on Wednesday, Saint-Saens in 1886. How- This free performance, uled programs throughout July 23, 2014, at 10:30am, at ever, it was not performed sponsored by the Friends the summer include story- the Livermore Civic Center publicly until after his death of the Library, will be held times, crafts, music con- Library, located at 1188 in 1921. This fanciful score outside, with the audience to certs, puppetry, juggling, South Livermore Avenue, serves as a canvas for pre- be seated on tarps. Attendees magic, storytellers and a Livermore. “Fratello Mario- senting these three classic are encouraged to arrive wildlife presentation. Pick nettes: Carnival of Animals” storybook fairytales. Utiliz- early for best parking and up a 2014 Summer Reading is one of many free variety ing a unique performance viewing opportunities and to Program calendar of events performances offered during style, the puppet and pup- bring appropriate sun gear. at any of the library’s three the library’s 2014 Summer peteer are seen in full view Summer Reading Programs locations. Reading Program. of the audience on a raised are geared toward children For further information, “Carnival of Animals” stage. These classic fables ages 4 and older. please call 925-373-5504, featuring The Three Lit- interwoven against the back- The Livermore Public or visit the library’s website tle Pigs, The Tortoise and drop of Carnival of Animals Library’s Summer Reading www.livermorelibrary.net. the Hare, and The Ugly is the perfect vehicle for The Program is a free program THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 7

Lee Waterman and Jazz Caliente Continue Jazz Series at the Livermore Library

Lee Waterman and Jazz Jon Faddis, Tom Scott, Pete world class artists perform Caliente are next up in the Escovedo, Sheila E, John in an intimate setting. Livermore Library's Jazz in Santos, Armando Peraza, Jazz Caliente performs July series. They perform and the Harlem Jazz Or- Afro-Cuban and Brazilian on Sunday, July 20, 2014 chestra. rhythms. Lee Waterman at 2pm when at the Civic Band members include founded the band in 1989 Center Library, 1188 S. Lee Waterman (guitars), as a vehicle for his original Livermore Avenue. There is Melecio Magdaluyo (sax compositions and his unique no charge for this program. and flute, Javier Navarrette arrangements of songs by Jazz Caliente is an (percussion), Tommy Kes- the great Jazz and Latin all-star ensemble whose ecker (vibraphone), Bill masters, including Miles members have appeared Lanphier (bass), and Bill Davis, Duke Ellington, Tito with a Who's Who of mu- Belasco (drums). All the Puente, and Sergio Mendes. sica including: Tito Puente, band members are terrific For more information about Whitney Houston, Eddie ensemble players and excit- Jazz Caliente, visit their Palmieri, Linda Ronstadt, ing soloists. Don't miss this website at www.leewater- Michael Bolton, Madonna, opportunity to see these manproductions.com. The Friends of the Liver- more Library have under- written this program as part Pictured at left are Lee Waterman of the Jazz in July series. For and Jazz Caliente. They will additional events, check the perform July 20. library’s website at www. livermorelibrary.net.

Art in the Vines Sunfl ower Hill’s 3rd Annual Wine & Painting Fundraiser Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore

Sunfl ower Hill proudly presents our third wine and paint opportunity. Come channel your inner artist and enjoy great wine and gourmet hors d’oeuvres. Instructor Julee Hermann of Canvas and Cabernet will guide us as we paint Vincent Van Gogh’s “Olive Grove.” Non-painters welcome too! We’ll have music, raffl e and auction items –all to raise funds for Sunfl ower Hill and our vision for a sustainable special needs community. $95 per painter $80 per non painter To purchase tickets, visit www.sunfl owerhill.org

Sunfl ower Hill is an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profi t organization. Tax ID# 80-0897595 Sponsorship opportunities available. Check our website for more details. For more information A Sustainable Special Needs Community email info@sunfl owerhill.org or call 925.321.5757 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS pher Justin Trent will be on display July able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton 12-10. [email protected], www.swirlon- Homegrown: An Evening of Live Music or email the tasting room. Guests can Livermore Art Association Gallery, 1 - 31, 2014 at the Robert Livermore for more info about the workshop, thesq.com 21 South Livermore Avenue & Wine featuringDavid Luning, Lisa make their reservation online. 5565 located in the Carnegie Building, offers Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ #105, Livermore. Cedarmountainwin- Marie Johnston, and Wolf Hamlin & Tesla Road, Livermore. Reservations or art classes, unusual gifts, painting Livermore. Displayed are framed digital earthlink.net. ery.com, [email protected]. The Front Porch Drifters. Saturday, July information at www.wentevineyards. rentals, art exhibits and information color photographs (18" by 24") of Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- The Steven Kent Winery, summer 19, 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:00 PM). com. pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third Contemmorary and Medieval life-styles ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 events. Wine Tasting on the Patio on Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Taste our Terroir, July 24 - 27: Livermore St., Livermore. The gallery has been of Japan. are welcome to join this class. Classes select dates, 12-4:30, tasting Fee is Tesla Rd., Livermore. Pre-sale tickets Valley’s food and wine affair spans open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Wente Vineyards Estate Winery cover drawing, painting, print-making, $15, includes 4 tastes and a GoVino at TicketWeb for $20 per person, or four days. On Thursday night, the by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. presents the work of six local artists, sculpture and ceramics. For further in- wine vessel. No reservation necessary. $15 for Club Wente members. Tickets annual quest for food and wine 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Edmee Acuna Keele, Norma Webb, formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst Bring a picnic. Saturday, August 9th, available at the door for $25, or $20 for pairing excellence has 20 winemak- 449-9927. Larry Gipson, Eugenia Zobel, Linda at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ to the sounds of Bosco Duo. Princess Club Wente members. ers partnering with Bay Area chefs to Members of the Pleasanton Art League Jeffery Sailors, and Margie Huffman hotmail.com or visit http://children- and The Pig, Wednesday, July 23rd 6:30 Cuda Ridge Wines, release new vintages compete for honors. Taste pairings Public Art Circuit are currently from July 1 to July 31. 5565 Tesla sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ pm, $55 per person, Featuring S&S at annual Vintage Tasting and car show and cast your vote for the coveted exhibiting art at six businesses in the Road, Livermore. Art Classes, For children, teens and GastroGrub and our Princess, Lola, at 2400 Arroyo Road in Livermore the People’s Choice Award. Friday through Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing Art Under the Oaks, July 19 and 20, adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, reservations required. Steven Kent weekend of July 19-20 from 12:00 Sunday, wineries across the region locations are: Bank of America at 337 Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore. painting, printmaking, sculpture and Cabernet Pairing in the Reserve Room -4:30 PM each day. The festivities host cooking demonstrations, barrel Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton For the Birds, exhibit at the Harrington ceramics taught by highly experienced Thursday August 28th, 6:30-8:30, $85 include wine tasting, live music, a seminars, vineyard tours and more. Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Gallery in all media featuring birds of artist and art instructor, Thomasin De- per person featuring the cuisine of Chef car show and BBQ. The cost for the Purchase ticket for the entire weekend Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & all sizes, types, and colors. Aug.13- whurst. Weekday and weekend classes, Tony Murray of Double Barrel Wine Bar Vintage Tasting is $10, which includes and be upgraded to VIP admission Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, Sept. 13. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Homeschool classes, Special classes & the Winemaking insight of Steven wine tasting and enjoying the festivi- for the Thursday night event. Tickets Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Reception, 7 during school breaks offered. (925) Mirassou. Reservations required. www. ties, no reservation is necessary. For for each event are on sale now at Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at to 9 p.m. Aug. 13. www.firehousearts. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ stevenkent.com. 5443 Tesla Rd., those interested in entering a vintage Livermore Valley Winegrowers As- 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and org. hotmail.com for further info. Livermore, (925) 243-6442. car in the car show, email Cuda Ridge sociation, LVwine.org. This weekend The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now The Winemaker's Pour House, Live at [email protected] or extravaganza sells out every year. Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in MEETINGS/CLASSES meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd music: 2241 First St., Livermore. call 510-304-0914. Information on 33rd Annual Harvest Wine Celebration becoming a member of the Pleasanton Drumming Class master drummer and Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The www.winemakerspourhouse.com or the Vintage Tasting and car show - Labor Day Weekend. Sun., Aug. 31, Art League or for information regard- teacher Mogauwane, July 9-Sept. 9, Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join 215-2656. Live music: July 17, Natalia registration can be found at www. noon to 6 p.m. Livermore Valley Wine ing the Public Art Circuit, call John 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Both- us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- Sings, 6-9 p.m.; July 18, Tumbledown CudaRidgeWines.com. Country. Showcasing over 40 wineries Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. well Arts Center, 8th and H Streets, cally relay our thoughts, emotions and House, 7-10 p.m.; July 19, MusicLore, Music in the Orchard, July 31 and Aug. in Livermore Valley Wine Country, dur- Cuda Ridge Wines, “Natural Califor- Livermore. Chez Nami program. experiences through poetry. Become a 7-10 p.m.; July 22, Glenn Osur at 28, 6 to 9 p.m. Concerts for Charity ing the peak of harvest season. Ticket nia,” photography exhibit by William $15 one class online or at the door, member & share your work - Contact the piano, 6-9 p.m.; July 23 and 24, at Purple Orchid Resort and Spa. Lo- sale proceeds benefit the Livermore F. Hackett through July, 2014. Winery 10 class punch card $120. www. [email protected] for more Natalia sings, 6-9 p.m.; July 26, Pacific cal business, Nottingham Cellars, Valley Winegrowers Association, a non- Hours are: 12-5 Fri-Sun; 2400 Arroyo chezanami.org/ info on Theme Challenges, Membership Vibrations, 7-10 p.m.; July 27, Steve Altamont Beer Works, Ken’s Woodfired profit organizations which supports the Rd., Livermore. Dance Class, an hour of African move- & Opportunities. Kritzer and Friends - acoustic jam, 4-7 Pizza and the Purple Orchid, and local wineries and growers in the Livermore Summer Exhibits: Lynda Briggs and ment. July 9-Sept. 10, 7:30 to 8:30 Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd p.m.; July 29 and 30, Glenn Osur at the bands come together to support two Valley American Viticultural Area. www. Jeff Snell. June 5 through August 13. p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, 8th and H and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 piano, 6-9 p.m.; July 31, Natalia sings, local charities, the Pedrozzi Foundation lvwine.org. The Harrington Gallery and Firehouse Streets, Livermore, every Wednesday. p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 1, Tumbledown House, and Team Delaney. Silent Partner will Arts Center present two artists in the Chez Nami program. $15 drop in or at 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 5, Glenn Osur at the headline the first concert. Tickets MUSIC/CONCERTS Grand Atrium, mezzanine, and “Across $120 for 10 class punch card. www. participation by calling (925) 960- piano, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 6 and 7, Natalia available online at www.purpleorchid. Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- the Glass Bridge” exhibition spaces. chezanami.org/ 1194 or via the website at www. sings, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 8, Better Days, com (click promotions) and in the urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Lynda Briggs’ paintings are colorful, Show and Tell, Artists are invited to GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners 7-10 p.m. Special events in August: tasting room at Nottingham Cellars. South Livermore Ave., Livermore. lively, and busy: Jeff Snell’s current a monthly function at the Bothwell are welcome. Bring some music to Taste of downtown, Aug. 2-3, noon to 5 $10 presale/$15 at the door. Ticket, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears work unites traditional landscape and Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th share with the group. Ukuleles are p.m. information www.livermoredown- beverage and food proceeds to benefit regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- popular culture in vigorous abstracts Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at available for purchase. Small $5 fee to town.com. Comedy Night with Bunjos the charities. rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- full of movement and energy. The pub- the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth cover meeting costs. on the patio, Aug. 2, 7:30-9 p.m., Nottingham Cellars, Music in the Or- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month lic is invited to explore and enjoy the St., Livermore. Artists bring finished Young Artists’ Studio has openings tickets at www.bunjoscomedy.com. chard, July 31, 6 to 9 p.m. Concerts for from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, exhibits during Firehouse Arts Center or unfinished work to show and if in its 2014 Summer Session. Artist Murrieta's Well, La Luna, Murrieta's Charity at the Purple Orchid Resort and small cover. open hours. Wednesday, Thursday, desired, receive a critique from the Peggy Frank welcomes interested Well estate wines, delicious food and Spa. The second of the three concert Carl Tilchen Singer/Songwriter, will Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday group. Refreshments are brought by students ages 7 and older to sign up live music under the light of the full series will be headlined by local band entertain at: The Beer Baron, 2223 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad the artists, and a donation of $5.00 for a week or more of small group moon. 6 to 9 p.m. July 18 - Paella Ten Tuesdays. Local businesses Not- First St. Livermore, Saturday, July 26, Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations always is desired although not mandatory. instruction in art. Projects include all Party, paella made three ways with tingham Cellars, Altamont Beerworks, 7-9 PM www.livermoresaloon.com. appreciated. For more information, Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller kinds of drawing, painting, printmaking music by Andre Thierry Zydeco. August Ken’s Woodfired Pizza and the Purple Livermore Public Library, 1188 South contact Gallery Director: JFinegan@ at [email protected], or Linda and sculpture. High school students 15 - Vintner's Grill, Fresh off the grill Orchid come together to support local Livermore Ave. Livermore, Sunday, cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- working on advanced portfolios are menu with music by violin duo Vivo. charities, The Pedrozzi Foundation August 17, 2-3 PM. gallery: 925-931-4849. ingarts.org welcome as are adults, if space allows. $60 for Silver Spur club Members; $70 and Team Delaney. Tickets available The New Christy Minstrels, July 24, Art show, From the depths of my Soul I . . ACC / Art Critique & Coffee meetings Peggy has been working with young Public each or all three $145 for Silver online at www.purpleorchid.com (click 7:30 p.m. Legends of American Folk . EMERGE, an art show celebrating the now at New Leaf in Pleasanton's artists in the Livermore Valley since Spur Club Members; $175 Public. promotions) and in the tasting room at Music. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First visual and lyrical works of emerging Vintage Shopping Center on Bernal & 1980. For information about the sum- Reservations are required. Murrieta's Nottingham Cellars. $10 presale/$15 St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. artist Arthur Barinque. June 18-July Vineyard. Brings together professional, mer art program or weekly school year Well Tasting Room, 3005 Mines Road, at the door. Ticket, beverage and org or 373-6800. 18, Panama Red 2115 First Street., local and emerging artists meetings lessons contact her at (925) 443-8755 Livermore Call 925-456-2395 or www. food proceeds to benefit charities. No Sing a Song of Sondheim: Cabaret @ Livermore. http://www.facebook.com/ each Friday at 10:30 a.m. to share or email [email protected]. murrietaswell.com outside food or beverage. Firehouse. Songs from the Award- events/515969328530904 latest work, fine tune each piece Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, July Carolyn Wente's Book Club. Series winning Broadway composer. Sunday, Jade Fon Retrospective & Plein Air with gentle critiques and share tips, WINERY EVENTS 18th " Evening in the Vineyards " free begins on July 22 at 6pm with The July 27, 2:00 p.m. Society Cabaret's Painters: Firehouse Arts Center Har- techniques and opportunities. Join the Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley concert 6-9pm featuring live music by Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz original production. G. Scott Lacy heads rington Gallery exhibit June 20 through mailing list and receive the latest news wineries will be hosting "Wine Vintage Noise. Wine, beer and artisan Zafron. Enjoy artisan cheese and wine the cast. For this summer series, the July 26. The exhibition is a retrospec- on when and where the next meeting Wednesdays" each Wednesday through pizza's crafted by On the Vine Catering with Carolyn Wente as you discuss that Firehouse Arts Center Theater is trans- tive on the life, work, and legacy of will be held. PoetryOnCanvas@Mac. October. One featured winery will be available for purchase ( sorry no night’s book selection. Other dates in- forming itself from traditional row-style well-know national and Bay Area Com open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests outside food or beverages permitted) clude Aug. 14 The Art of Eating – M.F.K. seating into a cabaret/club setting, watercolor artist and teacher Jade Fon Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday "wine-down" from the work week or Space is limited and so please visit our Fisher, and Sept. 17, The Man Who Ate complete with tables and chairs for (1911-1983) featuring the works of 13 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring just grab a taste of wine before going website www.laspositasvineyards. Everything – Jeffrey Steingarten. 6 to patrons who purchase tickets on the of his students and devotees. Regular their own materials and easels. Open out to dinner in the Tri-Valley. July 23, com to reserve your seat. Sunday, July 8 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery main floor. (Balcony seats will remain gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, to all artists. Professional artist models Garré Vineyard & Winery; July 30, White 20th Sunday Funday " with special & Tasting Room. Complimentary for theater-style seating.) The Cellar Door, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday (nude). No instructor. Students under Crane Winery. Check for the winery wine & chocolate pairing flight. $10 Wente Vineyards Wine Club members; which operates concessions at the 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad 18 need written parental permission to listings at www.lvwine.org. for club members & $15 for non- $10 for public. Wine will be available Firehouse, will be on hand with small Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations always attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Cedar Mountain Winery: Small tasting members. For more information please for sale by the glass or bottle. Space plates, chocolates, wine and other appreciated. Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. room open next to Swirl "On the Side" contact curt@laspositasvineyards. is limited. Club members make your beverages available for purchase. A Photo Art Show of Japan by photogra- Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- July 18, 4-10; July 19, 12-10; July 20, com or call 925-449-9463. reservations by calling 925.456.2305 General admission tickets are $27.00 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 9

for main floor (table) seating, and $22 members help create the characters, MOVIES Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger OPERA will be announced at 7:45 p.m. Enter balcony. Tickets available at www. location, and plot for this interactive Picnic Flix, City of Dublin Summer Movie Canyon Rd., San Ramon. show dates: 22nd Annual Opera in the Vineyard, a pooch, any size, 4 months or older, firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or and un-scripted adventure. General Series, Emerald Glen Park. Free admis- September 26 - October 12 For more Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore, July 20, in any or all of the seven categories at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad admission tickets adult $10, student sion: July 25, "Remember the Titans," information call (7529), or email 5 to 8 p.m. Sampling of favorite areas for great prizes. Entry fee is $10.00 Avenue, Pleasanton. $5. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Aug. 22, "Frozen." Food and beverages [email protected] by some of Livermore Valley Opera’s per category. All proceeds benefit the Jeff Bordes & Friends, a birthday tribute Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets will be available for purchase begin- Pleasanton Seeks Teen Poet Laureates favorite Bay Area opera singers. www. Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. to Louis Armstrong, Aug. 2, 8 p.m. Fire- available at www.firehousearts.org, ning at 7:00 PM, and the movie will for 2014-15 Academic Year. The City livermorevalleyopera.com or 960-9210. All donations are tax deductible. For house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 925-931-4848, or at the Box Office at begin at dusk, approximately 9:00 PM. of Pleasanton is accepting applications complete details, & to download Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. the center. Free parking. Parking is available in the Emerald for two Teen Poet Laureates. Must MISCELLANEOUS registration form, go to www.trival- The Tubes, Punk Rock innovators. 8 p.m. Shrek the Musical, Tri-Valley Repertory Glen lots, and on adjacent streets. No be a junior or senior enrolled and in Political Issues Book Club meets the leyguidedogs.org Aug. 9 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Theatre, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First pets, please. For more information, good standing at their respective high 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Intermediate Little League World St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. St., Livermore. July 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 please call (925) 556-4500. school. Deadline for applications to books about issues and trends that Series, Max Baer Park, Livermore. org or 373-6800. and Aug. 1, 2 and 3. www.bankhead- Movies in the Park: Pleasanton, Amador be submitted is Friday, August 1. The are driving current affairs in both the Hosted by District 57 Little League, Shamrock’n Sundays, Dublin concert theater.org or 373-6800. Valley Community Park, 4455 Black Pleasanton Teen Poet Laureates serve national and international arenas. July 29-Aug. 4; televised by ESPN. series, 5 p.m. Emerald Glen Park. Murder Mystery Theater: ‘Murder by Ave. Movies are free and begin at dusk: in conjunction with and under the Topics that have been covered include http://intermediateworldseries.org/ August 10, Take 2, party dance band. Merlot,’ July 26, 6 p.m. Firehouse July 17, Despicable Me 2, PG; July 24, supervision of the current Pleasanton politics, governance, economics, mili- world-series/ 556-4500. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, The Lego Movie, PG; July 31, Ender’s Poet Laureate and city staff. Informa- tary affairs, history, sociology, science, Taste of Downtown, Aug. 2 and 3, noon Asleep at the Wheel, Grammy Kings of Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or Game, PG-13; Aug. 7, Hunger Games: tion and application: http://www. the climate, and religion. Contact Rich to 5 p.m. in Downtown Livermore; a Western Swing, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, 931-4848. Catching Fire, PG-13; Aug. 14, Man of firehousearts.org/programs/literary- at 872-7923, for further questions food & wine stroll. Sample local wines Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Pirates of Penzance, Lamplighters Steel, PG-13. Information at Pleasan- arts, or contact Julie Finegan, (925) We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- and culinary treats, live music, horse Livermore. www.bankheadhteater.org Music Theatre, present the Gilbert & ton Community Services, 931-5340. 931-4849 or jfinegan@cityofpleasan- centered book group led by a small drawn carriage rides, etc. For event or 373-6800. Sullivan classic. 2 and 8 p.m. on Aug. Bring blanket and low beach chairs. tonca.gov. group of book club veterans, with information, call Livermore Downtown The Front Porch Music Festival, August 23 and 2 p.m. on Aug. 24. Bankhead Moonlight Movies series, Town of Livermore-Amador Symphony Associa- reading selections based on member Inc. at (925) 373-1795. 30, noon to 9 p.m. Wente Vineyards Es- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Danville movies on the Town Green tion's 42nd Competition for Young recommendations and consensus. Ravenswood Historic Site, old fashioned tate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- located at 400 Front Street: August Musicians, application deadline is No homework required– share your ice cream social, Aug. 9, noon to 4 Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the 6800. 1 - The Goonies; August 15 - Rio. Sunday, October 5, 2014. (Applications insights or just listen in! Contact Susan p.m. Free admission. Entertainment, Real Front Country Kingsborough, Wolf Wonder of the World, Aug. 29-Sept. 21, Crafts and activities for children start will be accepted starting on 9/26.) at 337-1282 regarding the We’re tours, etc. 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Hamlin and the Front Porch Drifters, Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. at 6:30 p.m. with the movie following Open to instrumentalists and vocal- Talkin’ Books! Club. www.larpd.dst.ca. Megan Slankard, Jeff Campbell, Lisa Third St., Hayward.Program and facility at sunset. Families are asked to bring ists who reside or attend school in Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Alex Ramon, #NewMagic, 3 p.m. Aug. Marie Johnston, Jim Funk, Crawdad of the Hayward Area Recreation and a blanket and lawn chairs. Registration Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. 10. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Republic, Alex Nelson, Greg Lamboy, Park District. www.dmtonline.org or is not required. For more information, or San Ramon. Students are eligible Features local authors reading their Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Garage Band Academy. 12 years and 510-881-6777. please call (925) 314-3400 or visit through grade 12. If not enrolled in work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee or 373-6800. over. Tickets at www.ticketweb.com. www.danville.ca.gov. high school, the maximum age is 17. and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- An Evening with Henry Ford, August Tom Drinnon - A Tim McGraw Tribute, COMEDY All instruments will be considered. Two more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. 12th, 7 p.m. Museum on Main 2014 Aug. 30, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 2nd show added: Comedy @ AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS young musicians will be selected to Information go to http://facebook.com/ Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Firehouse 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Firehouse Presents: Rocky LaPorte of Auditions - The Comedy of Errors, Las perform as soloists with the symphony StoriedNights Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. “Last Comic Standing” fame. Bay Area Positas College fall production. Audi- in February 21, 2015. Each winner/ 8th annual Golf Tournament and Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general favorite Myles Weber opens; G. King tions, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Aug. soloist will be awarded $500. Applica- dinner banquet, Mon., July 28, admission, $7 seniors, $5 members, ON THE STAGE hosts. Saturday, July 19. 10PM show 24 at 2 p.m. LPC Black Box Theater, tions must be accompanied by an Castlewood Country Club. Benefit for and $3 students/teachers with ID. Livermore Shakespeare Festival pres- added (8:00 p.m. show sold out) The 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Per- $8.00 application fee and a recording REACH (resources education activities Tickets may be purchased at Museum ents William Shakespeare’s beloved Firehouse Arts Center theater is trans- formance dates, Nov. 13-23. Prepare a for preliminary screening. Additional community and housing) for special on Main during regular operating hours romantic comedy Much Ado About forming itself from traditional row-style 1-2 min. classical comedic monologue. information may be obtained from adults of the Tri-Valley. Registration and or by phoning the museum at (925) Nothing, and one of the most cherished seating into a cabaret/club setting, Performers cast in the show will be www.livamsymph.org or by contacting putting contest 10:30 a.m., shotgun 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone love stories in English literature; Jane complete with tables and chairs for required to sign up for THEA 47. Infor- the competition chairperson at (925) start noon, silent auction 4:30 p.m., will be available for pick up at Will Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, adapted patrons who purchase tickets on the mation wwisely@laspositascollege. 447-1947. dinner and live auction 5 p.m. Fees Call in the lobby of the Firehouse Arts by Christina Calvit. The productions main floor. (Balcony seats will remain edu. 424-1127. Cantabella Registration, Fall registration $150 individuals, $600 foursome. Center on the evening of the event. play June 19 – July 20 under the stars theater-style seating.) The Cellar Door Auditions - Treasure Island, San Ramon for Cantabella Children’s Chorus is www.trivalleyreach.org. Tickets may be available at the event at Concannon Vineyard in Livermore will offer wine and refreshments for Community Theater production directed now open to new students. Classes 17th Annual Pooch Parade, Wednesday, subject to availability. Valley Wine Country. Tickets on sale purchase.Special pricing for second by Roger Craig. Story by Robert Louis begin the week of September 1st in August 6, 2014 in downtown Pleas- Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre Gala at www.LivermoreShakes.org or (925) show: General Admission tickets: Stevenson. Speaking parts will vary, Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin. This anton at Lions Wayside Park, corner Fund-raiser, Saturday, August 23, 443-BARD. For more information call $18.00 main floor, $14.00 balcony. and some actors will appear in more international award-winning chorus of First and Neal Streets. Runs in 2014. 7:00 p.m.: Wine and Hors (925) 443-BARD. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad than one role. The roles are described has been providing high quality music conjunction with the “1st Wednes- d’oeuvres catered by The Cellar Door, Tri-Valley High: The Series. Creatures of Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. as adult male (age 20-50), but adult education to children ages 5-18 for day Street Party” sponsored by the 8:30 p.m.: Performance featuring cast Impulse, the Bay Area’s award-winning Purchase at www.firehousearts.org, or females are encouraged to audition over 22 years. For more information Pleasanton Downtown Association. members from past and future PCRT teen improv troupe, presents their call 925-931-4848, or at the center There are many extra-type roles with or to register for the training choirs or Registration and judging begins at productions. There will be a Silent summer classic. Over 4 Wednesday box office. Parking is free. little or no dialogue requirements. schedule an audition for the performing 5:30 p.m. with dog tricks performing Auction from 7-8:15. Cocktail attire evenings at 7:30 p.m., the troupe Comedy Uncorked 2014, Retzlaff Monday, July 21 at 7pm, Callbacks choirs, visit cantabella.org/register or at 6:30 p.m. and the parade begins encouraged. Firehouse Arts Center, performs the episodic, live, improvised Vineyard, 1356 N. Livermore Ave., scheduled for Wednesday, July 23. The call 925-292-2663. at 7 p.m. Winners and raffle numbers 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. teen soap opera, full of mesmerizing Livermore, 7:30 p.m. Benefit for Open firehousearts.org or 931-4848. teen angst. Performance dates: July Heart Kitchen. August 16 line-up: 23, July 30. Each performance builds Anthony Hill, Faith Alpher. Tickets at on the previous, but each is a unique www.comedyuncorked.com and complete performance. Audience

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(Organizations wishing to run notices in San Francisco and grew up in San Ma- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO teo. Her great, great Grandfather arrived Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care in San Francisco in 1847 from Hawaii, of Bulletin Board or email information bringing his family over the following year Access Aquires RhinoDox Document Solutions to [email protected]. Include and more connections arrived in 1860 name of organization, meeting date, and 1870. Her interest in genealogy really time, place and theme or subject. Phone began in earnest when she received a box Rob Alston, CEO of Access, has announced the com- mier record center for its Chicago operations that have now number and contact person should also of documents and letters from her grand- pany’s acquisition of RhinoDox Document Solutions, more than doubled in size with the addition of RhinoDox. be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) mother’s house. She will paint a picture located in Bartlett, Illinois, just outside Chicago. This is “We are continuing to grow throughout the United States Livermore Community Blood Drive: of what life was like coming to California Friday, July 18, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United in the Gold Rush era, living here once so the company’s 67th acquisition since its founding in 2004. and beyond,” said Access President John Chendo. “Our Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. many people arrived. Visitors are always Corporate Headquarters for Access are located in Liver- vision is to provide our clients with the very best service. Every day, Bay Area hospitals need hun- welcome. Contact for more information more. Many industry members are now recognizing the benefits dreds of units of blood to keep sick and [email protected] injured patients alive. Blood collections Tri-Valley Communities Against a Formerly called Federal Record Storage and renamed of teaming up with a company that provides this kind of go down in the summer because people Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley RhinoDox in 2012, the company has a long and rich his- exceptional service, spans the country, and offers the broad- are on vacation and out of school, which CAREs) monitors nuclear weapons tory as a fourth generation family-owned business that was est range of service options. The RhinoDox acquisition is a leads to a shortage. Please come donate, and environmental clean-up activities founded in 1913 as Federal Warehouse Company in Peoria, and bring a friend or family member to throughout the US nuclear weapons com- wonderful example of the type of first-class operation we the drive. Register at www.redcrossblood. plex, with a special focus on Livermore Illinois. are seeking to join Access. We couldn’t be more pleased org and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Lab and the surrounding communities. All The former RhinoDox team members have now joined that they have.” Code, or call Thomas Petty at 925-980- are welcome at the monthly meeting at Access, including Brian Nowak who has taken on the role 8164 for more information. the Livermore Civic Center Library Thurs- As the largest privately held records and information Recruiting for Pre-Harvest day, July 17th from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. For of General Manager of Access’ Chicago Operations, and the management services provider in the United States, Access Cleanup, beautify local roads along more information call Tri-Valley CAREs at company’s newest facilities, completed earlier this year, will serves 30 markets across the nation and in Latin America. vineyards (Vineyard, Tesla, Greenville, (925) 443-7148 or visit our website at soon become the Access Chicago Branch offices and a pre- Wetmore & Arroyo) on Saturday, August http://trivalleycares.orom 23rd from 8:00am – 12:00 noon. Meet at Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful Wente Estate Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla War Protest on the fourth Wednesday of Road. 40 volunteers needed, children 12 the month, July 23, between 5 - 6 at the years or older welcome with parent or corners of First and Neal Streets. Please Local Company Awarded Funds to Develop Medical guardian. BBQ for all volunteers to follow, join us if you can. Questions?? Call Cathe hosted by Wente. Call 925-449-8706, use Norman at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan the online Volunteer Form or email info@ at [email protected]; or kdowding@ Instruments that Provide Rapid Diagnosis Information trivalleyconservancy.org with names and pacbell.net. www.Pleasantonians4Peace. contact information. org Sandstone Diagnostics, a company located in Livermore, testing and will continue to guide and support the product Car wash in Livermore at 4301 25th Annual Nostalgia Car Show, was recently awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) development team. First Street at 10 a.m. on Sat., July 26. presented by the Altamont Cruisers. grant to develop medical instruments that will rapidly Sandstone’s founders developed the company’s core The event will raise donations for Alex Sunday, September 28, 20149:00 am to Lemonade Stand to help kids fight cancer. 4:00 pm Downtown Livermore. Opening determine whether or not patients have been exposed to point-of-care clinical diagnostics technology at Sandia Na- There is no charge for the car wash. Ceremonies at 9:00 am. www.altamont- highly toxic substances. Sandstone’s instruments, which tional Laboratories for national defense applications before The cost is whatever people would like cruisers.org can diagnose infectious exposures within minutes from a licensing the technology and launching the company in to donate. A pancake breakfast is also Vineyard Alternative Elementary/ planned the same day starting at 8 a.m. Middle School, a Livermore School small finger-stick sample of blood, will help medical prac- 2012. The company is currently developing its lead product, Tickets are $10. The event is being held District run independent study program titioners make faster decisions for patients suspected of a Trak, an in-home medical device that monitors male fertility. at Applebee’s in Livermore. Tickets are for grades 1-8, is now accepting enroll- deadly toxin infection. United States Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) stat- available at Applebee’s, 4301 First Street, ment for the 2014-2015 school year. A Livermore. Parent Orientation Meeting is scheduled “Our team is extremely excited to receive this grant. ed, “I congratulate Sandstone Diagnostics in Livermore on Become a volunteer literacy tutor for Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at There is an urgent public health need for improved clinical receiving this federal grant to continue its important work to for the Livermore Public Library and make 10:00 a.m. in room 8 at Vineyard School. diagnostics of pathogen and toxin exposure,” said Greg advance public health and patient care. Sandstone is a perfect a real difference in someone’s life. Over This voluntary program is designed to example of a private-sector company born of a tech transfer 60 adults are waiting for help. A free assist parents who wish to instruct their Sommer, co-founder and CEO of Sandstone. “Existing tutor training workshop will be held at children at home. The program provides, clinical diagnostic approaches are inadequate, and there from one of our government-funded national laboratories the Livermore Library on Saturday, July at no cost, educational materials that remain no FDA-cleared tests for many deadly toxins. Our in Livermore. I look forward to continuing my work with 19th, from 9AM-12:30PM. Once trained, meet the district and state framework Sandia and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories to volunteers can tutor any day or any time. guidelines. For more information, call system can run these tests in minutes to quickly guide fur- To register, or for more information, call (925) 606-4722 or visit our website at ther treatment for improved patient prognosis. This grant further encourage the transfer of certain technology from the 373-5507. www.vineyard.schoolloop.com provides great momentum for our young company and we public to private sector so more companies have a chance Widowed Men and Women of 17th Annual Pooch Parade, to launch and grow our economy.” Northern CA., July 20, 1 p.m. brunch or Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in downtown are eager to bring this product to market.” Sandstone’s grant is a Phase 1 Small Business Innova- lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by July 17 to Pleasanton at Lions Wayside Park, corner Sandstone will be partnering with scientists from the David, 833-7647. July 24, 1 p.m., lunch of First and Neal Streets. Runs in con- tion Research (SBIR) award from the National Institute of in Danville, RSVP by July 22 to Pati, junction with the “1st Wednesday Street USDA Agricultural Research Service who have helped Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID, Award number 510-427-8891. July 30, noon, lunch in Party” sponsored by the Pleasanton demonstrate the clinical performance of the system in early Danville, RSVP by July 28 to Marsha, Downtown Association. Registration and R43AI10820601). 830-8483. judging begins at 5:30 p.m. with dog GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) tricks performing at 6:30 p.m. and the and the Coco Cabana Restaurant offer parade begins at 7 p.m. Winners and women a networking opportunity. Raffle raffle numbers will be announced at 7:45 Specialty’s Café & Bakery Opens in Second Pleasanton Location prizes, socializing, great food and fun. p.m. Enter a pooch, any size, 4 months or Thurs., Aug. 7, 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Coco older, in any or all of the seven categories Cabana Restaurant, 4500 Tassajara Rd., for great prizes. Entry fee is $10.00 per Specialty’s Café & Bakery is extending its café and comfortable indoor and patio seating, free Wi-Fi and iPad Dublin. RSVP and prepay required by category. All proceeds benefit the Tri- Business Catering delivery offerings further into the East ordering available. Customers can order in the café or order August 4th. Visit www.gnon.org/rsvp. Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. All dona- Bay with the opening of a 2nd Pleasanton location at 5331 at Specialtys.com for pickup or delivery. html. $10/pp for GNON members, $15/pp tions are tax deductible. For complete Hopyard Road in Pleasanton on Saturday, July 19th. for non-members. details, & to download registration form, Specialty’s Café & Bakery started in the founders’ San Livermore-Amador-Genealogical go to www.trivalleyguidedogs.org The new Specialty’s café features artisan baked goods, Ramon home in 1987 and now operates nearly 50 restaurants Society. meeting August 11 at 7:30 at Volunteer drivers needed, Senior handcrafted sandwiches and salads and wholesome soups in California, Washington and Illinois. Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Support Program of the Tri Valley is look- - while also offering a full Peet’s Coffee & Tea experience. Email [email protected] or call Sean Reiter at Ct., in Pleasanton. Sally Stevens will ing for Volunteer Drivers to transport se- present tips on how to find ancestors niors to medical appointments out of the The restaurant will be open Monday-Friday 6am to 7pm 415-362-2052 ext. 9601 for more information. who might have been involved in the Tri-Valley area (San Ramon, Walnut Creek, and Saturday – Sunday 7am to 6pm with abundant parking, California Gold Rush. Stevens was born Palo Alto, etc). The Senior Transportation THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 11

Program supplements existing public and Livermore. Questions, call the church at to the troops. Contact PMFSG.ca@gmail. Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 ton Second and fourth Thursday evenings paratransit services by providing rides 447-1950. com for the location of the next meeting. program on Sunday morning and first Fri- East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. at 7:30pm. July 24th. and August 14th. via volunteer drivers. Volunteers must Bereaved Mother’s Network of Livermore Military Families, a days. The community is welcome. United trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes 2014. No per-registration is necessary. have a valid driver’s license, a registered the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of support group for families in Livermore CC is an Open and Affirming ministry. for The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship These sessions are open to all, regardless vehicle, carry automobile liability insur- each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore who have a loved one serving in the Call 449-6820 for more information. Service 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. of religious affiliation. Call Mary Hagerty ance, and have a clear DMV record. Civic Center Library, Small Conference Military, is intended to be a safe place for Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Bethel Family Christian Center, at 925-846-5377 for more information. Please contact Jennifer Cullen for more Room. The aim of the network is to allow family members to come and share their cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors The Church of Jesus Christ of information at (925) 931-5387 or email: bereaved mothers to make connections experiences and concerns with others Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly minis- Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., [email protected]. Funding for this with, share resources, and support other who understand what they are going service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. tries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Ses- Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 program is provided by Alameda County mothers who have been through the through. All family members are welcome 1-888-805-7151. sions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. Transportation Commission (Alameda worst experience of their lives, losing to attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship; Sunday Worship Service 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, CTC) and Measure B Funds. a child. For more information, contact Thursday of each month at the Livermore 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged children go 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social [email protected]. Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath to Kid’s Church following worship, nursery ward, 1 p.m. group of retired men who join together to Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of better enjoy their leisure time. Activities to new and established residents of the For more information, call Tami Jenkins, livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the 925-784-5014 or email livermoremili- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon taryfamilies@yahoo. 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday hall; 925-449-4848. Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- on the second Wednesday of the month, School for all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, RELIGION 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:15 stone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vine- San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on family activities, and monthly adult First Presbyterian Church, 2020 a.m. Women's Bible study Wednesdays at blended with choir and band. Childcare yard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday the first Thursday of each month at the socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 Fifth Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Con- 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer 1st and 3rd offered for infants through age 6 and 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com templative Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Wednesdays. Senior adult ministries meet children start in the worship service. 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village San Ramon. Please read more about the Community Resources for Inde- Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and every other month. Cffice at 846-8650 for 10:40 a.m. contemporary worship led by Parkway. Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and the pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to children’s program. For more information more information. a band. Sunday school for children and Unity of Tri-Valley - 9875 Dublin State-wide SIR at http://www.sirinc.org/. help people with disabilities and supports www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. middle-schoolers. www.centerpointe- Canyon Rd., Castro Valley. 10:00 Sunday For information or to attend a meeting, them to live independently and participate Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and church.org 925-846-4436. service; children’s program available. call Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. in their community for as long as they are Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, All are welcome. Ongoing classes, Free Blood Pressure Management willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and groups, and activities. Rev. Karen Epps, Classes, four week series of classes will offices in Hayward, Fremont and Liver- ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ teach how to manage blood pressure more to provide information and referrals adult worship service. AWANA children's adult Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org 925.829-2733. Indigenous Spirituality in with exercise, healthy eating (including and provide community education at program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 Re.Gen for youth, and children's choir for Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Film, July sermons: July 20, guest speaker the foods you love) and medications, and senior centers and affordable housing or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. kids. Child care during all events. 447- Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary Rev. Kathy McCall will continue the theme answer questions about living with high complexes to residents of Southern Alam- Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. 1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. School, 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, in a talk on Dream Wisdom, followed by blood pressure. Fridays, July 18 through eda County. The Tri-Valley office is located Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. a workshop from 12-2:30 pm on “The August 8, 10 am - 12 p.m. at the Pleas- at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 service. Information 447-8747 or www. tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups Cedar Grove Community Church, Transformative Power of Dreams.” $25 anton Senior Center. Class is open to and can be reached by phone at (925) uucil.org following the John Main tradition, every 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship suggested love offering for the workshop. adults of all ages (not just Seniors) with 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or Congregation Beth Emek, Center Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. The film “The Gods Must Be Crazy” will high blood pressure. Call the Alameda by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online. for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. inspire the July 27th talk on “Bushland County Diabetes Program at 510-383- org. All services are free. Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada St. Innocent Orthodox Church, St. Francis of Assisi Anglican CRV.” 5185 to register. Assistance League® of Amador Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Church (1928 Book of Common Prayer), John Knox Presbyterian Church, Operation: SAM “Supporting All Valley invites all visitors to join this group 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. 4721 Amarillo Rd, Dublin. Sunday wor- Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military of volunteers, reaching out to those in bethemek.org. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Sunday services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school support organization based in Livermore. need in the Tri-Valley and having fun Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated (831) 278-1916. and 10 am (High Mass with Sunday for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- doing it. Regular meetings are held on with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 School). Other Holy Days as announced. education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr High ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued the third Thursday of the month at 7 Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services For information, call msg. center at youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High morale support of deployed troops. For p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 925/906-9561. school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 information or donations, visit www. Pleasanton. For more information, go to 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Livermore, services 10 a.m. every and worship with us and to enjoy our www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh worship on 2nd and 4th Mondays each ClutterLess (CL), This is a nonprofit, yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages hospitality. For more information call the Resnick. month at 7pm, 1893 N. Vasco Rd. (UU peer-based, self-help, support group for Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. church office 925-462-4802. Well Community Outreach Center Church). More information: Livermore- people with difficulty discarding unwanted Support Group meets every fourth The church and reading room are located St. Bartholomew's Episcopal ministry provides meats, canned and [email protected] or (925) 315-7170. possessions. Meetings room 7 at 7 p.m. Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the at Third and N Streets. The Reading Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies Arts At Barts! Discover the secret of every Monday at the St. Mary & St. John third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Room, which is open to the public, fea- 447-3289. Sunday Summer Combined (only available prior to the start of the the garden during St. Bartholomew's Arts Coptic Orthodox Church. Room 7, 4300 Retirement Community. The address is tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. Service at 9:30am. Child care for children school year). Those with an immedi- at Barts Camp, at 678 Enos Way, Liver- Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just come or 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are For information, call (925) 447-2946. under 5 available starting at 9:15am. For ate need or who would like to donate more. Camp will run August 11-15, 2014 call our 925-525-3992 or 925-922-1467 welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath Sunset Community Church, 2200 more information check us out on the web nonperishable food items, call the office from 9am to noon. Open to children ages or go to www.ClutterLess.org 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship at www.saintbartslivermore.com at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. 3 to 12, cost is $30 per child ($25 per Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner NAMI (National Alliance on Mental service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., child for multi child families), Scholar- meetings are held every second and Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's East Avenue, Livermore, worship service and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up ships available. This years theme is "The fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 Support Group is a twice-a-month parent church provided. A "Night of Worship" 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are by appointment only. The Outreach Center Secret Garden", the spring version. With p.m. There is a fee of $10 for those who support group for parents with children first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 will be open every 4th Saturday to distrib- musical performances August 16th (2pm would like to have dinner. The Regalia to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of Wednesday night program for all ages at p.m.) ute bags from Fresh and Easy Market and and 7pm) and August 17th (2pm). For House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Pleasanton. For having bipolar or other mood disorders. 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Little Brown Church, United Church Sprouts. This will be on a first come first more information and to register for the more information, visit the website: http// It meets First and third Tuesdays of each Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 Arts at Barts camp, call 925-447-3289 or pleasantonlionsclub.org month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. online at www.saintbartslivermore.com. Depression and Bipolar Support Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Livermore. Information, 447-8840. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Lynnewood United Methodist. Crystal singing bowls - Rev. Lennis Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 2580 Summer Sunday worship at 9:30 am Baugh facilitates an evening of healing Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's is drop-in, no registration required and 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Pathway Community Church, 6533 with childcare and children’s Sunday the mind, body and soul as he plays Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., is free. Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- school. Free brunch follows the service. these beautiful instruments. Every third Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. 443-1797 or by e-mail: glorios4@ adult Bible study/Sunday school. For ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, parking on Wed. of the month at Unity of Tri-Valley's Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ comcast.net information, call 925-447-1246. youth, adult programs. Biblically based street or in back lot. Rev. Heather Leslie Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Valley pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Pleasanton Military Families is Asbury United Methodist Church, practical messages, nondenominational. Hammer, pastor. 925 846-0221, www. Blvd, #120, Dublin, 6:30-8:30 pm. www. Pereira, 462-6415. a Pleasanton based support group for 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- lynnewood.org. unityoftrivalley.org 925.829-2733. Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, those who have a loved one serving in Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Grief Journey, Grieving people need Eckankar, “Awaken to Greater 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open the Military. The group gathers at 7:00 Calvary Chapel Livermore, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, time and space to honor their grief. Each Spirituality in Your Life” is the theme of Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- person’s grief journey has its own path the next ECK Worship Service, Sunday, Friday of every month 50% off most of to share concerns, fears, and to celebrate Livermore Community Center, 4444 East ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School and its own time. Although there is no July 20, at 11:00 AM. The ECK Worship the store sale. For more information visit the joys that are experienced. There is Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores right or wrong path, there are stepping service is held once a month on the third www.shepgate.org/holiday no better support than being surrounded calvarylivermore.org. the main teachings of the Bible, meets stones that are part of each grief journey Sunday at the Four Points Sheridan, 5115 Pain Support Group, 1st and 3rd by others who know what you are going United Christian Church, celebrat- at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 and will be explored in a series of bi- Hopyard Road. For further information, Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Asbury through. Three times per year, the group ing 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 Col- or email [email protected] for monthly workshops at St. Elizabeth Seton contact http://eck-ca.org/ by computer. Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., collect supplies and sends care packages lege Ave. at M St., Livermore; worships on more info. Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasan- 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014

Kevin Greenlee Chosen as Pleasanton North Rotary's Rotarian of the Year Kevin Greenlee’s efforts Happy 100th Birthday, Mildred Clements on behalf of local youth have Mildred Clements (pictured at right), a Livermore resi- been recognized with his se- dent, celebrated her 100th birthday on June 21 surrounded lection as Pleasanton North by family and her many friends at a party hosted by her Rotary’s Rotarian (PNR) of daughter, Carol Borgardt. Mildred was born on June 29, the Year for 2013-2014. 1914, in Kansas City, Kansas. After spending most of her The 56-year-old Green- life in southern California, she moved to Livermore in 2005. lee has devoted himself to She is young at heart, has an incredible positive attitude, the success of PNR’s youth and is a wonderful role model to her family and her many services programs since friends (who describe her as “sharp as a tack”). In a tribute joining the 47-member local to her mother, her daughter, Carol, states, “I am so lucky to chapter of Rotary Interna- be her daughter. So much that is good about my life today tional in 2010 after retir- comes from having a Mom who cared enough to raise me ing as a financial executive right and has loved me through good times, bad times, and with San Francisco based sad times. Thank you, Mom, for all the little ways your McKesson Corporation, a wisdom and caring have made a difference in my life. You healthcare services provider. are an amazing Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, As PNR’s youth ser- and Great Great Grandmother.” vice chair, Greenlee helped make the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club one of the most popular extracurricu- Outgoing President Frank Hanna (left) presents the lar clubs at Pleasanton's 2013-2014 Pleasanton North Rotary’s Rotarian of the Foothill High School. The Year Award to Kevin Greenlee. club revolves around com- munity service participation and leadership develop- San Mateo, Santa Clara, and ganization affiliated with First Class of Las Positas College Paramedics ment. Foothill’s Interact Alameda counties. Rotary for young business Club assists many local Greenlee restarted the professionals in Pleasanton, Passes the National Registry Exam and international charities Rotary Youth Exchange pro- Livermore, Dublin, and San through fund-raising and gram in Pleasanton, where a Ramon. Las Positas College has first class achieved a 100% perfect example of a public/ hands-on support. Its student local student spends a year Potential PNR members received word that all of the pass rate on the national private partnership," said leaders have established a living and studying with a are invited to its weekly graduates from the College's registry exam," said Dr. Everett. high standard for academic host family overseas or a lunch meetings at 12:15 first Paramedic Program who Lisa Everett, Dean of the The College is currently achievement, with several foreign student lives with a p.m. at Handles Gastropub sat for the National Registry division. "This shows the accepting registration for the past presidents matriculat- host family while attending (the Pleasanton Hotel), 855 Exam have passed. commitment of our stu- all majors in the Fall 2014 ing to Stanford University, high school in Pleasanton. Main Street, Pleasanton. "We are thrilled that our dents, faculty and staff. semester. Applications and the University of California, He has directed the PNR They worked very hard to Registration material for Berkeley, and other highly Annual Memorial Scholar- establish this program and the Paramedic Program is respected colleges and uni- ship program for graduat- to set and attain the highest at www.laspositascollege. versities. ing Foothill High School The Xtreme Force Dance Company in Livermore standards possible." edu/EMT/ParamedicTrain- PNR’s commitment to students, the Foothill High’s traveled to Las Vegas, NV this past week to compete Las Positas College es- ingProgram.php. Rotary Youth Leadership student of the month pro- in the Star Systems National Talent Competition. After tablished the Paramedic Pro- For information about the Awards (RYLA) has grown gram, and local competition winning the regional competition in San Jose, the gram after researching the LPC Emergency Medical through Greenlee’s efforts for the annual Richard K. dancers worked hard to prepare for the national event. needs of the Tri-Valley and Technician or Paramedic over the last four years, with King Youth Speech Contest. The National event, held at the Red Rock Resort, lasted the availability of jobs for Programs, contact Program 33 Foothill High students To introduce Rotary to 5 days and featured the best of the best dancers from graduates. "This program re- Coordinator, Sebastian qualifying for full scholar- a wider audience, Greenlee flects one of the missions of Wong, at (925) 424-1000 ships to attend the week- all over the US. The Livermore dancers took home a 1st helped establish Interact Place National Win with a jazz routine choreographed LPC. We are able to respond ext. 2046. long summer RYLA youth chapters at Hart and Pleas- quickly when the commu- Las Positas College is leadership camp, sponsored anton Middle Schools and by the studio's teacher Patrisha Yabes. The team also took home a 2nd place national win with a Madagascar nity has an education-based located at 3000 Campus Hill by Rotary District 5170, the supported the launching need. The community in turn Drive in Livermore. regional umbrella organiza- of the Tri-Valley Rotaract, routine performed by the entire team. The Dancers will responds with jobs. It's the tion for Rotary chapters in a community service or- now train for their next dance competition season.